Transcript Nocona_Lindsey Bushnell

Texas Rural Internship Program
2013
Lindsey Bushnell
Sachse, Texas
Population ~ 20,000 people
Two hours South East
of Nocona
Attended
Garland Senior High School
Class of 2009
Attending
Sam Houston State University
Major: Interdisciplinary Agriculture
Minor: Secondary Education
Graduating December 2013
 What you may know
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Population of 3,003
Several leather good
manufacturers
Main street revitalization
Lake Nocona
Nocona Dair y Queen
Mayor’s BBQ
Hor ton’s classic car museum
Tails and Trails museum
 What you may NOT know
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The population has declined
since the 2000 census
The ball glove factor y is
currently in the original
Nocona boot factor y
Lake Nocona is only 49% full
The dair y Queen has
unlimited cof fee for $0.50
The Mayor’s BBQ restaurant's
most famous dish is the
Bowl of Crap.
Time’s forgotten steak house
has been featured on the
travel channel
 Nocona children are stuck in a summer time rut
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 How can we improve what we have
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 What can we build for future generations
 Gather a team of un-like-minded Nocona residents
 Gather information on current situation
 Compare and Contrast surrounding attractions
 Research payment options
 Create a survey to gather opinions
 Compile opinions
Questions Asked
 Who:
 Will own it
 Will Maintain it
 Will pay for it
 What:
 Is it
 Could it be
 When:
 Would it star t
 Would it be complete
 Where:
 Would it be located
 How:
 Can we begin
 Can a small town be competitive
Most Common Answers
 EDC or City
 E m pl oyees
 D o n a t ions o r G ra n t s
 E ve nt C e n te r
 U s e d ye a r ro un d
 P re s e nt ly
 In 2 - 3 ye a r s
 B o ot fa c to r y
 D ete rm in e exa c t l y w h a t a n d w h e re
to bui l d
 B y o f fe ri ng m o re a t t ra c t i o ns
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Event Center vs. Internet Café
Decide Who Will Own It
Tell the town
Gather Funds
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Fundraisers
Events
Private Donations
5. Commence Building!
Nocona Rotary Club
Texas Senator Craig Estes
The Reynolds's Bungalow
Rent Home
Touring the
Capital
Walking around Austin
My Future Office!
Bob Bullock Museum
Dinner Trip to
Oklahoma
 There IS something to
do!
 Events are happening
CONSTANTLY
 An FFA Chapter here
could have their hand
in every jar
 People will know you
 You won’t know all of
them
 You will miss everyone
 And you can always
come back.