FROM THE ELMORE COUNTY COMMISSION
As part of the National Association of Counties (NACo) National County Government Month, the Elmore County Commission will host senior high school students from across the county to increase awareness of the role and responsibility of county government. The National Association of Counties (NACo) National County Government Month 2022 theme is “Counties THRIVE” which focuses on Technology, Health, Readiness, Infrastructure, Vulnerable population, and Economic growth.
We will spotlight the Welcome Center from Millbrook, the Elmore County Food Pantry, and Family Sunshine Center. This event serves as a great opportunity to familiarize students with various county agencies and their functions.
Activities:
Special presentations from Welcome Center from Millbrook, Elmore County Food Pantry, and Family Sunshine Center
Sheriff’s Department Special Operations demonstration
Jaws of Life demonstration by the Wetumpka Fire Department
Public Works Department equipment demo & discussion
Touring educational booths hosted by 15 county agencies
Registering to vote with the Board of Registrars
Attending a County Commission Work Session and Business Meeting
This will include Elmore County Commission, countywide elected officials, Elmore County senior high school students
When: 9:15am – 12:30pm, Thursday, April 21, 2022
Where: Elmore County Courthouse, 100 E. Commerce St, Wetumpka, AL
Schedule of Events:
9:00 – 9:15 Students arrive and assemble on veranda
9:15 – 9:35 Welcome and Introduction of County Elected Officials
9:35 – 9:55 Students grouped with staff proceed to Courtroom
Groups 1 & 2 Go upstairs on right and enter through hallway
Groups 3 & 4 Go upstairs on left and enter through glass doors
10:00 – 10:45 Commission Work Session & Business Meeting
10:45 – 10:50 1st Rotation to Events
10:50 – 11:05 Groups 1 & 2 Courthouse Tour & Voter Registration – Exit front doors of courtroom
Group 3 Jaws of Life (Wetumpka Fire Dept.)
Exit back & down Annex stairs, exit left to outside
Group 4 Public Works Department – Exit glass doors outside to veranda
11:05– 11:10 2nd Rotation
11:10 – 11:25 Groups 1 & 2 EC Food Pantry/WELCOME/Family Sunshine Ctr.
Groups 3 & 4 Sheriff’s Dept. Special Operations Unit (SOU)
11:25 – 11:30 3rd Rotation
11:30 – 11:45 Groups 1 & 2 Jaws of Life (Wetumpka Fire Dept.)
Group 3 Public Works Department
Group 4 Courthouse Tour & Voter Registration
11:45 – 11:50 4th Rotation
11:50 – 12:05 Groups 1 & 2 Sheriff’s Dept. SOU
Groups 3 & 4 EC Food Pantry/WELCOME/Family Sunshine Ctr.
12:05 – 12:10 5th Rotation
12:15 – 12:30 Groups 1 & 2 Public Works Department
Group 3 Courthouse Tour & Voter Registration
Group 4 Jaws of Life (Wetumpka Fire Dept.)
12:35 – 1:00 Blessing of lunch catered by Smokin S’ BBQ
Sponsored by Crosby Drinkard Group & Elmore County Commission
Special thank you to Blue Ridge Water for donating bottled water
1:00pm Students board buses to return to schools
For more information, contact Heather Moe (334) 303-2226 or [email protected]
