“Improving The Community One Project At A Time” PO Box 117 -  Alderson W Va.  24910 Made with Xara © Alderson Main Street 2013  2012 ON TRAC Application Workshop - Mandatory You may recall that we discussed the issue of applying to be an ON TRAC community more than a year ago.   This is a program somewhat like Main Street.  In fact, it has been called "Main Street Light".  At that time the  program was not open for new applications.  It is now.  While we call our selves "Alderson Main Street" and were once an official Main Street, we are  not officially  considered by the State of West Virginia to be a Main Street organization now.  You may have noticed that we  do not go to the state wide meetings or get awards like Ronceverte Main Street, for example.  We have been  unable to meet the requirement to have at least a part time, paid Executive Director.  Or, you could say we have  chosen to spend our money on projects rather than hire a part time executive director. While the ON TRAC process does not require a part time executive director, it does require a commitment from  business owners in the town.  AMS has not attracted many local business owners as members in spite of  numerous personal and written invitations. Please let Judy Lewallen know if you think AMS should be represented at this mandatory meeting.  Thanks!  and Happy New Year! Margaret Hambrick