The purpose of the two meetings this week (May 1, May 4, 2006) was to decide on the following which are a few of the requirements for National Scenic Byway designation.
Determining a name for the scenic byway
Developing a tagline
Creating a logo
And deciding on a vision statement
The following are the recommendations of those in attendance:
Adopting the existing tagline for Bluffton – “A State of Mind”
New idea: “A Privilege to Visit”
Final Recommendation of those in attendance:
Bluffton is a state of mind
A place to protect and a privilege to visit
Suggestions for Logo:
A few suggestions for Logo drew from the existing logo for the Town of Bluffton:
There were some discussions whether or not to change the date of establishment from 1825 to the date in which it actually becomes a national scenic byway but this was tabled for another day.
Two Examples of A Vision Statement:
• “To protect the Corridor’s scenic, experiential, and natural qualities; to support the crossroad community plan; to safeguard the community’s sense of small town character; and to manage existing and potential threats along the Corridor.”
• “To work together to create a plan which will truly make a difference in protecting and enhancing the Corridor’s scenic quality, natural environment (including birds & butterflies); its historic, small town atmosphere; and the peace, serenity, and quiet of its open, rolling grasslands and riparian areas; also including a means to appropriately address potential threats, such as traffic, development, utilities, and herbicides.”
Final Recommendation for Vision Statement:
“To protect and enhance the Corridor’s natural, scenic, and experiential qualities; to safeguard the community’s sense of small town southern charm and unique character; and to manage existing and potential threats along the Corridor… Always remembering Bluffton as a state of mind and a privilege to visit.”
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