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I am Brandylee Marsh, and I am running again for a position on the Coles Crossing Board of Directors.  My family moved to Coles Crossing in 2001, when my husband and I had just one child. Coles Crossing’s master plan instantly attracted us: homes for every stage of a family’s life, a planned elementary school, and thriving neighborhood events to bring our community together.  

 

We moved into a cottage home and developed lasting relationships with our neighbors. As our family grew and we realized we needed more space, the decision to remain in Coles Crossing was an easy one. We built our dream home, in 2006. My family has had the prototypical Coles Crossing experience of growing in (and with) the community.

 

Our time in Coles Crossing has been steeped in volunteerism, giving time to Sampson Elementary, both as a member of the PTO and a Science Resource Center liaison. I also served on several community committees, including volunteering as a member of the Events Committee and later becoming the Events Committee Chair.

 

I am most proud of my work to expand community events from 4 each year to 24.  The Community Center became a bustling hive of activity for all ages and interests with offerings like storybook hours, scrapbooking retreats, quilting nights sponsored by the Quilting Club, sewing lessons for kids, and Mommy and Me playdates, as well as the Casino Night, Luau and Bunco Tournaments for adults.  I worked with our Playgrounds  Committee to design and build our new playground at the Community Center and update the playground at the Tennis Courts.

 

I also have been committed to scouting, as all five of my sons have been active in Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts.  I helped found Scouts, BSA Troop 1791, where I continue to serve as Scoutmaster and have served in several volunteer capacities within our neighborhood Cub Scout pack (Pack 1179).

 

As a board member, I have worked hard to bring transparency and honor in all I do. I’d like to host quarterly town hall meetings, in person and virtually, to gather community feedback, as well as take a hard look at the needs of the community and how we’re leveraging our committees to meet those needs. I believe in the visionary servant leadership model. I have a people-first mindset and believe in collaboration.

 

Although Coles Crossing is marked by sections, our community has no such boundaries.  We are part of a single community. It is critical that we foster the sense of community that brought so many families, like my own, to Coles Crossing.