Richmond needs something.  Some motivation, energy, vivacity, revitalization, and a rekindling of the desire to share experiences with other people in the community.  There is so much potential in this community for greatness.  Let's tap into the roots of this place we live.  Rejuvinate the rich history!  We need to bring this flesh to LIFE!  Richmond needs a better way to involve itself in the life of other communities as well.  Let's use Richmond's location to our advantage.  Specifically, the Depot.

Let's redo the whole idea about a Conference center in Richmond. The spot is perfect. I think it was almost there but it could not get over a few hurdles. Lets reexamine those hurdles....and move forward. Red Rover Red Rover (you know the game)...

It is going to take that kind of push to put Richmond back into the economic place it needs to be. Free Enterprise and profit have always been the impetus that has made many great things ikons in America. You know, Apple Pie, Chevrolet and so forth.  

Imagine Levi Coffin days to include something of a re-enactment scene where every one in the town dressed up like they do in Williamsburg Va., to include something that ties into West Elkton OH Friends meeting and the Freedom Center in Cincinnati. Big signs on I-70 to draw them to Uncle Tom's Cabin.... We have a gold mine that we are sitting on. How many of you have pulled off the interstate to see less while on vacation?

The All America City website shows that the winners of this award have demonstrated that they can tackle community problems in a good way thus they win the award. Lets get those students on board helping put together a plan developed by the say age less than 25 group and have them develop a plan for the Richmond they want to inherit. Then let them put that same Florida event on at Civic Hall for all the community to see, not just those that work at RHS.

I'd even like to see that presentation on YouTube.