Community Service Projects
Class of 2020: Horsing Around
More detail to follow.
Class of 2019: Paddle Up!
'Paddle Up!' is a collaborative effort between Leadership Charlevoix County (LCC) Class of 2019, the Disability Network Northern Michigan (DNNM) and the City of Charlevoix Recreation Department with the goal to establish a universally accessible (UA) personal watercraft launch station at Ferry Beach in Charlevoix.
Currently there is just one UA launch available on Lake Charlevoix. located at Whiting Park, Boyne City, on the south end of Lake Charlevoix. ‘Paddle UP!’ would add a second UA access point on the north end of the lake, closer to downtown Charlevoix. The UA launch will help anyone who finds launching and landing difficult – persons who use wheelchairs, canes, prosthetic devices, the aging population, those with mobility barriers, paddlers of all ages and skill levels will benefit from this new UA launch. The addition of a UA launch at Ferry Beach would further the goal of facilitating the continuation of UA launches and access sites on Lake Charlevoix eventually leading to the completion of a water trail for this lake. Water trails provide increased opportunities for people to exercise and recreate in a non- impactful manner within our region. Development of UA launches are key to ensuring use by all users.
These experiences would increase equal access and opportunity for individuals with disabilities, children, families, and aging persons, allowing them full participation in the community. In addition to providing a healthy option for the entire family to engage in.
To donate, visit www.disabilitynetwork.org and click on the Support Our Work tab to be taken to the donation page where you can select “apply my donation to Paddle UP Leadership Charlevoix County universal kayak launch.”
Currently there is just one UA launch available on Lake Charlevoix. located at Whiting Park, Boyne City, on the south end of Lake Charlevoix. ‘Paddle UP!’ would add a second UA access point on the north end of the lake, closer to downtown Charlevoix. The UA launch will help anyone who finds launching and landing difficult – persons who use wheelchairs, canes, prosthetic devices, the aging population, those with mobility barriers, paddlers of all ages and skill levels will benefit from this new UA launch. The addition of a UA launch at Ferry Beach would further the goal of facilitating the continuation of UA launches and access sites on Lake Charlevoix eventually leading to the completion of a water trail for this lake. Water trails provide increased opportunities for people to exercise and recreate in a non- impactful manner within our region. Development of UA launches are key to ensuring use by all users.
These experiences would increase equal access and opportunity for individuals with disabilities, children, families, and aging persons, allowing them full participation in the community. In addition to providing a healthy option for the entire family to engage in.
To donate, visit www.disabilitynetwork.org and click on the Support Our Work tab to be taken to the donation page where you can select “apply my donation to Paddle UP Leadership Charlevoix County universal kayak launch.”
Class of 2018: Beetle Mania
Class of 2017: Wipe Your Feet!
Class of 2016: Born Learning Trail
Class of 2015: Trail-Head at Rogers Family Homestead
Class of 2014: Boyne City Dog Park
Class of 2013: Wheels to Water- Access for all at Whiting Park
Class of 2012: The Boyne Area Free Clinic
Leadership Charlevoix County | 100 Main Street - P.O. Box 137 | East Jordan, MI 49727
