BOS Breakfast – Appreciating Our Supervisors on a Whole New Level
Have you hugged your Supervisor today? That was the question posed by moderator Casey Veatch at the 20th annual Board of Supervisors Breakfast on Friday, March 11th, noting the hard work, dedication and passion our Board of Supervisors bring to the job.
The sold out event lived up to its reputation as one of LFI’s most popular events of the year. Attendees were treated to personal stories from the Supervisors that were both touching and humorous.
The program began with several award presentations. The first two were “Remarkable Resource” Awards to Cathy Chianese and Colleen Gillis Snow for their dedication and time over the years to Leadership Fairfax.
The 2011 Katherine K Hanley Public Service Award was then presented to Gloria Addo-Ayensu, better known as Dr Gloria. Her tireless efforts and love for the community were evident by her long list of initiatives and accomplishments in the area of public health. “I didn’t know it was possible to be overqualified for an award,” noted moderator Casey Veatch.
“I didn’t know it was possible to be overqualified for an award,” noted moderator Casey Veatch.
Chairman Sharon Bulova then presented the State of the County, noting we are doing better than most places around the state and the country. Highlights include numerous national awards, Dulles Rail Phase I on schedule, and property values showing a modest increase. Chairman Bulova also spoke to the current 3.5 billion dollar advertised budget, the challenges of redistricting and BRAC.
When it then came time for each Supervisor to get a turn at the microphone, moderator Casey Veatch changed up the traditional format, challenging the Supervisors to speak to one of the following subjects-Your best story; the one thing no one knows about being a Supervisor; or your most unusual request.
Supervisors rose to the occasion with vignettes that ranged from supermarket encounters to challenges of mistaken identities, and what it is really like addressing constituent’s needs from squirrels to chicken farms.
Following a brief question and answer session, Casey Veatch noted, “We have Supervisors with personality!” and reminded us how this event provides us with the chance to honor and thank our Supervisors.
