Final Thoughts From the Fellows

It’s hard to believe that ten weeks can fly by so quickly – especially when you are having fun and helping local organizations at the same time. It seems like we were just getting to know our business and non-profit partners, and now we are exiting the other side of summer with new friends (and jobs!), strengthened community connections, and a list of accomplishments and memories that make us proud to be Clinton Community Fellows.

To commemorate our experiences, we were honored to give a final presentation to a crowd of supportive partners, business owners, government representatives, community leaders, and family members last Tuesday, August 16. We each had the opportunity to share our unique projects, favorite memories, and collaborative endeavors, and it was a great time to reflect on truly how much each of us had accomplished throughout our fellowship together. In addition to our presentation, the entire audience got to sample a delicious dinner by Kim’s Classic Diner, and the Fellows each received a gift bag full of donations and “thank yous” from our gracious partners.

Though our formal time as Fellows is coming to an end, the impact of the program reaches far beyond its ten week frame. I, for one, am looking forward to continuing my work with Cape May as one of their newest employees – all thanks to the opportunities received through the Fellows program. The biggest thanks, though, goes to Lori Williams, who remained a constant support and mentor throughout both our achievements and our challenges. Many thanks also go to Chris Schock (Regional Planning Commission) and Mark Rembert and Taylor Stuckert (Energize Clinton County) for their advice, support, and program assistance. Final thanks go to all of our business and non-profit partners, who received our ideas and projects with open minds and open arms, and the entire community of Clinton County, who makes this the best place to call home.