2014 annual report for the Lower Savannah Council of Governments.

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Annual Report
January - December 2014
Serving six counties and forty-five municipalities since 1967
2478 Wagener Road
PO Box 850
Aiken, SC 29802
P. 803-649-7981 / F. 803-649-2248
www.lscog.org

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Letter from Chairman Ronnie Young
It is with great pleasure that we provide this annual report for
the Lower Savannah Council of Governments, covering
accomplishments during 2014.
Often we are asked the question – What is the Lower Savannah
Council of Governments (COG). That question is always difficult
to answer because the COG itself is multi-faceted. It is located
in the southwestern part of South Carolina and serves the six
counties of Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun and
Orangeburg. It has a land area of 3,981 square miles and a
population of 300,666. There are 45 active municipalities
within the region.
Lower Savannah COG’s mission is to work with local
governments to develop, implement, and administer plans,
programs and projects to improve the quality of life for
residents in the Lower Savannah Region.
It is gratifying to work with the board and staff of the Lower
Savannah COG and to witness the true regionalism exhibited by
the cities and counties within Lower Savannah’s service area. I
served as Chairman of the COG first in 2003 and now have the
opportunity to serve as Chairman again. In 2003 our report
listed 20 years of CDBG funding for the region, EDA program
successes, services to Older Americans, the 10th
anniversary of
the Three Rivers Solid Waste Authority (now a separate entity
but initially developed at the COG), tourism activities through
Thoroughbred Country, expansion of coordinated regional
transit services, and increased funding for Workforce
Investment programs. I am proud to say that ALL of these
programs and many more continue to be operated through the
Lower Savannah COG today.
Lower Savannah COG continues to grow because our cities and
counties rely on our talented staff to assist in problem solving
and to help in grant development and administration. We look
forward to the opportunities 2015 will provide.
Ronnie Young, Chairman 2014/2015
Serving the counties of Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun and Orangeburg

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VISION STATEMENT
Our vision is to be a nationally
recognized, comprehensive resource
that facilitates regional solutions
through innovative and cooperative
partnerships.
VALUE STATEMENT
The Lower Savannah Council of
Governments’ Board, Management
and Staff are committed to the
highest ethical standards of
professional service, leadership and
integrity. They strive together in
service to the region to utilize
problem solving techniques and
develop a creative outlook for the
future. The success of the
organization depends on the talents,
skills, and expertise of its board and
staff working as a team. Lower
Savannah Council of Governments
understands the importance of its
mission and vision and values the
trust placed in its organization by the
people it serves.
Serving the counties of Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun and Orangeburg

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Serving the counties of Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell, Calhoun and Orangeburg
As early as 1966, over a year before Governor
Robert E. McNair would sign legislation dividing
South Carolina into ten official planning districts for
area-wide programs, a small group of local leaders
were preparing the designation of the Lower
Savannah Economic Development District. These
men, who united Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg,
Barnwell, Calhoun and Orangeburg counties toward
the common goal of promoting the various
economic resources of their region, would be proud
to know that after forty-seven (47) years the Lower
Savannah Council of Governments would remain an
strong and respected regional organization for the
six counties of the region.
The office was officially established on June 20, 1967
by an EDA grant of $31,450 and local funds of
$10,500. Today Lower Savannah boasts an annual
budget of $8.9M with numerous grants and
contracts from federal, state and local sources. The
original staff of less than 3 members has grown to
50 personnel all working on various programs to
improve the region’s quality of life.
Lower Savannah grew from a board of 18 members
in 1967 to its current membership of 39 with
representatives appointed by county governments.
Some of these members have more than 35 years of
service with Lower Savannah, and the majority of
the members have served 15 or more years. The
board is dedicated to setting policy for the
organization and ensuring that the needs of each
county is served – regardless of the land size or
population of the county.

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Lower Savannah Council of Governments operates South Carolina’s
only Aging, Disability and Transportation Resource Center (ADTRC).
The Resource Center’s purpose is to inform and assist people in our
region about a myriad of topics related to aging, disabilities, family
care-giving, benefits, resources and transportation options that
support independent, healthy and engaged community living. This
center is innovative in that it combines programs relating to public and
human service transit with information and assistance to link to other
health and human service related resources, benefits and options.
People call the center throughout each day with requests and
questions in many diverse areas. The COG also purchases services for
seniors and transportation services from local service providers in each
county of the region, and works to coordinate these services among
agencies serving the public.
 4,638 I-Care contacts for
Insurance and Benefits
Counseling
 1,110 completed Medication
Assistance Applications
 $737,246 in obtained
medications for the Medication
Assistance Program
 552 hours of service provided
by Medication Assistance
volunteers to people in need
 763 Family Caregiver contacts
 13,226 contacts with mobility
management transit riders
 46 friendly volunteer visits
seeing 262 residents
 108 ombudsman facility
contacts in 32 unduplicated
facilities
 1,621 customer contacts
during Medicare Part D Open
enrollment
 4,464 passenger trips from 5
local providers in 6 counties
 29,207 passenger trips on the
Aiken Best Friends Express
 Technical assistance to
Orangeburg County in
performing 36, 359
Orangeburg route and 1,185
Calhoun route passenger trips
on the Cross Country
Connection
 11 seniors received legal
referrals
 1608 seniors received
contracted home and
community services
SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE
 Area Agency on Aging-planning, service development and
contracted services through local agencies in each county
 Elderly Legal Services
 Long Term Care Ombudsman-Investigation of complaints in
residential care facilities
 Friendly Visitor Volunteer Program for Nursing Homes
 Information, Referral and Assistance for older persons and
disabled adults and their family caregivers
 Medicare and Insurance Benefits Counseling
 Family Caregiver Support Program
 Medication Assistance Program
 Savannah River Site Retiree Association member assistance
 Local Transit System Development and Management - mobility
management - matching riders with available seats in the region
 Responsibility for the Best Friends Express transit system in Aiken
and technical support for the Cross Country Connection transit
system in Orangeburg and Calhoun counties
 Transit coordination between public and private transit providers

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HIGHLIGHTS
 Acquired a new bus for the Aiken Transit System
 Secured funding through SCDOT’s 5310 program for elderly and
disabled transit riders region wide
 Provided mobility management services to members of the public
seeking public transportation
 Assisted in management of the Cross Country Connection Transit
System in Calhoun and Orangeburg Counties.
 Continue to showcase the ADTRC Call Center by answering
questions from other areas, providing input into “how to”
documents on setting up a one-call center and hosted visitors from
Colorado during January 2014
 Issued Requests for Proposals for Older American Act services
throughout the region which resulted in contracts with both public
and private providers
 Worked with the Aiken City Senior Commission to host a well-
attended Senior Fraud and Scam Prevention workshop in May 2014
 Trained volunteers for several programs offered through the Area
Agency on Aging including Benefits Counseling and Nursing Home
Visitor programs
 Developed a cooperative partnership between the Lower Savannah
COG and the Savannah River Site retirees Association allowing
volunteers to serve as benefit counselors for SRS retirees from
around the region co-locating in the ADTRC and working with
LSOCG staff to provide information and assistance to a broader
range of local citizens.
 Continue to provide services to caregivers through issuance of
small grants which assist in purchasing supplies for the patient ,
sitter services and assistance to grandparents raising
grandchildren. An addition to this program was the funding of
respite services for Alzheimer patient caregivers
 Worked with USC-Aiken on a public funding project for the Family
Caregiver Program. This project developed an outreach campaign
to target physician’s offices and health care facilities with
information on the services of the Caregiver Program
 Participated as a sponsor for the Aiken Senior Extravaganza which
sees an annual attendance of over 1,200 seniors
LSCOG Board Chair Ronnie Young and SRSRA
President Dr. John Veldman signing the MOU
left to right upper row: LSCOG Board
Chairman Ronnie Young, SRSRA President Dr.
John Veldman, SRSRA Project Director Dr.
John Plodnic, Lt. Governor's Office on Aging
Director Tony Kester, Savannah River Nuclear
Solutions, LLC Executive Director Dr. Terry
Michalske
left to right lower row: LSCOG Executive
Director Connie Shade, Senator Lindsey
Graham, Representative Joe Wilson, DOE SRS
Site Manager Dr. David Moody

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW - PLANNING
Comprehensive Planning
The LSCOG Planning Department provides technical assistance to
member governments for a wide array of planning activities, including
comprehensive planning, land use planning, hazard mitigation
planning and development of zoning ordinances and GIS mapping.
Staff assists local governments with the development of
comprehensive plans and land use plans that meet the requirements
of the 1994 Local Government Comprehensive Planning Enabling Act.
Transportation Planning
Planning staff develop local projects such as intersection,
enhancement and roadway improvement projects in the rural highway
network. The projects are funded primarily through the SCDOT
Guideshare program and detailed in a regional Transportation
Improvement Program (TIP). The Technical Advisory Committee (TAC)
makes recommendations to the LSCOG Board of Directors.
Demographic Research and Studies
The Planning Department provides services for socio-economic
research and assists local governments with varied studies. Staff can
create custom demographic profile reports that include population
estimates and projections, income data, housing data and consumer
buying power data, among many other categories. The planning staff
can also assist with housing studies, strategic plans, trend analyses,
locating funding sources for projects and grant application
development.
COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE
 Provided technical assistance with planning, zoning and land use
developments documents for municipalities and counties in
particular Allendale County.
 Assisted the towns of North, Blackville, Santee, Elloree and
Bowman with their Comprehensive Planning Program Update
 Assisted Eastern Orangeburg with their Study Implementation
 Assisted the Town of New Ellenton in their Urban Land Institute
charrette
 Began initial work on the 5-Year Update for Hazard Mitigation
Plans.
 Conducted 6 hours of planning and zoning orientation sessions
for local officials through SCAC and MASC

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TRANSPORTATION PLANNING SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE
 Assisted with designation of Guideshare Funding for the
Orangeburg County US301 Extension and I-95 Intersection
Project
 Participated in the SC Department of Transportation Multimodal
Plan update
 Held regular meeting of the Transportation Advisory Committee
(TAC) of the COG to discuss rural transportation and transit
project and program projects for funding
 Participated with the Augusta Regional Transportation
Subcommittee (ARTS) and the Aiken County Transportation
Subcommittee in planning and implementing transit and
transportation projects for the Aiken County urbanized portion of
the planning area
 Programmed funds for the SCDOT Guideshare program for the
federal roadwork network outside of the Aiken/Augusta MPO
(rural area)
DEMOGRAPHIC RESEARCH & STUDIES PLANNING SERVICES
PROVIDED INCLUDE
 Provided Customized data reports for businesses and
development projects in the area and for economic development
purposes
 Provided Geographic Information System (GIS) maps and Census
data to local governments, business and citizens within the LSCOG
region
OTHER PLANNING SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE
 Participated in activities of the Savannah River Site Community
Reuse Organization (SRSCRO)
 Served as active member of the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory
Committee of Aiken County
 Participated with the GAIT Foundation (Greater Aiken Integrated
Trails) and assisted in the development of the Langley Pond Loop
Trail
Orangeburg County US 301 Extension and I-
95 Intersection Project Ground Breaking
GAIT Foundation - Langley Pond Loop Trail
Ribbon Cutting

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW - ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Lower Savannah is the designated regional Economic Development
District (EDD) through the Economic Development Administration
(EDA). It is the responsibility of staff to keep local governments in the
region eligible for financial assistance from EDA through the
development and implementation of a Comprehensive Economic
Development Strategy (CEDS). Staff works with local governments and
other eligible entities to develop economic development projects,
apply for funding and administer projects.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE
 Assisted with an Economic Development Administration (EDA)
grant application for the West Avenue Extension Project in North
Augusta
 Assisted the City of Barnwell with an EDA application
 Developed an EDA grant application for a Health Sciences and
Nursing facility at Orangeburg -Calhoun Technical College
 Continued assistance to Clafin University for potential EDA
projects
 Grant administration for water lines and well in the Town of
Williston
 Grant administration for Aiken Technical College’s Center for
Energy and Advance Manufacturing
 Grant administration for the Aiken County/Breezy Hill water tank
project
 Preparation of an EDA grant for a project in Bamberg County that
was ultimately cancelled by the industry
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PROGRAM OVERVIEW - COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
LSCOG Community Development staff provide technical assistance to
local governments with carrying out activities that address community,
economic and housing development needs that benefit low to
moderate income (LMI) persons, aid in the prevention or elimination
of slum and blighted conditions, or met other urgent community needs
that pose a serious and immediate threat to the public health and
welfare. CD staff work as a liaison between the unit of local
government, funding sources, citizens and other community based
organizations to bring together resources to improve communities.
CD staff assistance includes project planning and development, grant
writing and grant administration for community development projects.
CD staff assists with meeting regulatory compliance measures such as
Davis-Bacon and Related Acts (DBRA), the Fair Housing Act, NEPA,
ADA/Section 504 Rehabilitation Act and other requirements.
The Lower Savannah Regional Housing Consortium (LSRHC) supports a
program to provide the supply of decent, affordable housing to low
and very low-income households and to expand the capacity of non-
profit housing providers in the region.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE
 Town of Perry Water Systems Improvements
 Town of Allendale New Well
 City of Orangeburg Russell Street Improvements
 Town of Blackville South Boundary Village Renaissance Phase II, Water
Looping and Well Project
 City of Barnwell Hagood Avenue Water Upgrade
 Calhoun County Belleville Water Tank
 Town of Fairfax Pump Station Upgrade
 Town of Wagener Water Upgrade
 Town of Cameron Drainage Improvements
 Town of Williston Water Improvements
 Town of Ulmer Water Improvements
 Allendale County Old County Jail Demolition
 Town of New Ellenton Greendale Neighborhood Demolition
 City of Orangeburg Boswell Street Demolition
 Participated in a series of workshops in the SCDHEC Environmental
Leadership Forum
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE
 The Lower Savannah Regional Housing Consortium (LSRHC) has a
current membership of twenty (20) municipalities and counties:
 Current funding for this program is $747,316. To date the LSRHC
has funded just over $1.7 million in affordable projects located in
all six counties
Aiken County Town of New Ellenton
Town of North Augusta
Town of Perry
Allendale County Town of Allendale
Town of Fairfax
Town of Ulmer
Bamberg County Town of Bamberg
City of Denmark
Town of Erhardt
Barnwell County Town of Blackville
Town of Snelling
Calhoun County Town of Cameron
Orangeburg County Town of Neeses
City of Orangeburg

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW - TOURISM-
THOROUGHBRED COUNTRY
The Thoroughbred Country actively promotes the area to travelers and
travel media. Advertisements are placed into niche market locales and
publications. A visitors guide containing information on sightseeing,
lodging, dining, shopping, hunting, fishing, golfing and camping is
produced every two years for fulfillment of inquiries. These guides are
distributed to individual requests as well as stocked in the state’s
welcome centers and other local venues.
TOURISM SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE
 Coordination and hosting of travel media to obtain print and
electronic coverage in magazines, newspapers, blog, etc.
 Placed Thoroughbred Country advertising in various publications
including WRDW, Tripinfo.com, American Rod Magazine, South
Carolina Living, Explore the Southeast and Great Vacation
Getaway newspaper inserts, USA today, Southern Living,
Preservation, SC Vacation Guide, SC Chamber Guide, Escape to
the Southeast, AAA Living and the SC Welcome Centers on I-20
and I-95
 Distributed Visitors Guides and itineraries to more than 34,000
persons inquiring about tourism opportunities within the
Thoroughbred Country region
 Maintained website, Facebook and Twitter accounts promoting
Thoroughbred Country
 Conducted conversion studies to determine how many inquirers
have actually converted to visitors
 Participated in Hospitality Day at the Statehouse, an annual event
that showcases the tourism and hospitality industry to the SC
legislators
 Distributed literature at travel shows including the Family Circle
Cup, RBC Heritage, World AM, Palmetto Sportsman’s Classic,
Flowertown Festival, Southeast Wildlife Expo, Greenville Camping
& RV Show, Travel South and Forrest Wood Cup
 Conducted quarterly meetings of the Thoroughbred Country
Tourism Advisory Committee
SC Welcome Center Staff at Rivers Bridge
State Historic Site, Ehrhardt, SC
Thoroughbred Country Tourism Advisory
Committee meeting

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PROGRAM OVERVIEW - WORKFORCE INVESTMENT
The MISSION of the Lower Savannah Workforce Development Board is
to: "provide workforce investment activities, through a local workforce
investment one-stop delivery system, that increase the employment,
retention, and earnings of participants, and increase occupational skill
attainment by participants and, as a result, improve the quality of the
workforce, reduce welfare dependency, and enhance the productivity
and competitiveness of the six county region."
The Lower Savannah Workforce Development Board operates SC Work
Centers in the six county region. The centers provide core, intensive
and training services to adults, dislocated workers and older youths for
employment and training opportunities. Additionally, business
services offered such as On-the Job and Incumbent Worker Training
strengthen the relationship between employers and the Workforce
Development Board in the six county region.
 266 Adult applicants
certified and registered for
the past 12 months
 107 Dislocated Worker
applications certified and
registered for the past 12
months
 61 Youth applications
certified and registered for
the past 12 months
 15,124 customers accessed
job search services
 363 job seekers found
employment
920 employment and
career workshops and
other groups activities held
Nine (9) companies
received IWT funding in
the amount of $68, 013
OJT funding provided jobs
to 32 workers with an
investment of $52,108
WORKFORCE INVESTMENT SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE
 The past twelve month period has been one of rebuilding and
restructuring workforce investment programs throughout the
region. Internal staff reorganization occurred and a stronger
focus was placed on assisting service contractors to meet
performance goals. The local Workforce Investment Board was
asked to become much more involved in developing market-
driven services to meet the growing needs of businesses and job
seekers.
 The WIA program issued a Request for Proposals which required a
focus on innovative ways to deliver WIA services to the region.
The process was driven by involvement of a WIA Board
procurement committee who designed the proposal package,
interviewed the firms, and made the contract award decision.
New contracts for services will be in place January 1, 2014 which
should increase the number of persons served by the WIA
program within the region.
 Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) funds became available to the
region and a call for projects was issued. Nine (9) firms received
IWT funding in the amount of $68,013. Through these funds, 386
persons will receive opportunities to improve their skills through
training offered by the firms so that the trainees can increase
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WORKFORCE INVESTMENT SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE
 Along the same training lines, On the Job Training programs (OJT)
reached a total of 32 workers throughout the region at an
investment of $52,108. These persons were previously
unemployed and were placed with local businesses and industries
who agreed to hire the persons full-time after the end of a
successful training program. Of those participating in the
program 24 remain employed with the firm which offered the OJT
opportunity.
 Both the IWT and OJT programs are part of an expanding business
services effort of the Lower Savannah WIA program. Efforts are
underway to engage local business and industries as to the
opportunities offered employees through Workforce Investment
Programs. It is the goal of the business services activities to
encourage local employers to call the WIA program when they
have employment needs and to build a relationship between the
industries and businesses with the WIA staff throughout the
region. For far too long the image of employment services
through SC Department of Employment and Workforce (SCDEW)
has been that of only offering unemployment services. The trend
has changed and the One-Stop Centers and the WIA program are
offering “Employment” services for both the employed,
underemployment and unemployed residents of the Lower
Savannah region.
 The WIA Staff and WIA Youth Council were very involved
throughout the year with youth employment and training
services. Presentations were made to various adult education
groups, high schools, and other venues where youth under the
age of 21 were present in an effort to encourage participation in
the WIA services available to out of school youth. A youth forum
was held during May in Aiken at Aiken Technical College and in
Orangeburg at Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College to reach
students ready for graduation but with no plans past high school.
These two forums, offered in cooperation with Lower Savannah
WIA and the WIA Youth Council, the two technical colleges, the
Regional Education Center, Aiken Economic Development
Partnership and Southern Carolina Alliance, had an attendance of
over 382 students. During the forum workshops were offered on
Youth Forum
Aiken Technical College
Youth Forum
Orangeburg - Calhoun Technical
College

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WORKFORCE INVESTMENT SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE
various training programs offered through the technical college
that would lead to well-paying jobs. There were presentations
from industry leaders and motivational speakers. This is an
annual event but this was the first time it was offered in two
separate locations.
 On September 10, 2014, Lower Savannah Council of Governments
celebrated the opening of two new SC Work Centers – one in
Barnwell (248 Wall Street) and one in Denmark (19 Maple Street).
Through the combined efforts of the SC Department of Workforce
and Employment (DEW) and the Town of Denmark, space was
made available to provide improved employment services to
customers in the Barnwell, Bamberg and Allendale areas. Many
dignitaries were on hand to cut the ribbon for both of these
centers. Special thanks were extended to the Town of Denmark,
Mayor Gerald Wright, Bamberg County Councilwoman Alzena
Robinson, and Cheryl Stanton of SCDEW for making these new
facilities available. The opening of these centers, along with the
consolidation of two other facilities, allowed for a cost savings of
close to $250,000 which now can be redirected to services for job
seekers.
Denmark Mayor Gerald Wright cuts the ribbon
for the official opening of the center. Other
officials included Ronnie Young-LSCOG and
LSWIA Board Chairman, Connie Shade-LSCOG
Executive Director, Cheryl Stanton-SCDEW
Executive Director, Heyward Robinson-City of
Denmark Administrator, Larry Haynes-
Bamberg County Council Chairman, Alzena
Robinson-Bamberg County Council Member,
Evert Comer, Jr.-Bamberg County Council,
Isaiah Odom-Bamberg County Council
SC Work Denmark Center
SC Work Barnwell Center
Cheryl Stanton, SC DEW Executive Director
cuts the ribbon at the Barnwell SC Work Cen-
ter. Among the dignitaries were Ronnie
Young-LSCOG and LSWIA Board Chairman,
Mikee Johnson-WIA Board Chair, Freddie
Houston-Barnwell County Council Chairman,
Pickens Williams, Jr.-Barnwell County Admin-
istrator, Sarah Beaulieu-Representative Joe
Wilson's office

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 Provided a series of training sessions for staff and local officials on
timely subjects such as managing time and stress, employment
law training and leadership skills.
 Hosted a legislative breakfast on February 26th in Columbia. The
most positive aspect was the quality of the conversations with the
members of our legislative delegations who attended regarding
regional and localized COG program activities.
 Provided a one-day board retreat to discuss current activities of
the COG and develop a path forward for the next ten years. The
retreat was led by Dr. Liz Stewart. Aiken County hosted the group
for lunch in the new Aiken County Government Center.
 Hosted the Municipal Elected Officials training workshops
sponsored by the Municipal Association of SC. These workshops
are provided for elected officials as they attain certification for
courses related to being an elected official.
 Provided several wellness events for COG staff which included
healthy challenges, stress free activities, screening programs, flu
shots and Lunch and Learn sessions. All activities are led by a
staff Wellness Committee and geared toward making staff
members healthier. The COG received a NADO Innovation Award
for this activity.
 Lower Savannah COG hosts a Toastmasters Club – the COG
Toasters – to help staff improve their public speaking and
communication skills.
from left to right: LSCOG Board Members
Bill Robinson (Allendale County), Joe Sikes
(Calhoun County), Keith Sloan (Barnwell
County), LSCOG Board Chairman Ronnie
Young (Aiken County), NADO President Peter
Gregory, LSCOG Board Member Harry
Wimberly (Orangeburg County), LSCOG
Executive Director Connie Shade, LSCOG
Board Member Clint Carter (Bamberg
County) and LSCOG Assistant Executive
Director Nora Sanders
Board Retreat
WIA Board Training
Toastmasters Club

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AIKEN COUNTY
Roger Boyd 7 years
Willar Hightower 19 years
LaWana McKenzie 6 years
Lessie Price 27 years
Kathy Rawls 24 years
John Simmons 33 years
Don Wells * 2 years
Thomas H. Williams 9 years
Ronnie Young 19 years
ALLENDALE COUNTY
Dorothy Riley 3 years
Vernie Harney 9 years
Bill Robinson 25 years
Wilda Robinson 1 year
DaWan Smith 3 years
Theresa Taylor 13 years
BAMBERG COUNTY
Jerry Bell 3 years
Clint Carter 9 years
Larrry Haynes 3 years
Alzena Robinson 16 years
Jasper Varn 21 years
Gerald Wright 9 years
BARNWELL COUNTY
Freddie Houston 29 years
Lowell Jowers 5 years
Lonnie Hosey * 3 years
David Kenner 11 years
Keith Sloan 13 years
Pickens Williams, Jr. 30 years
Thomas L. Williams 10 years
CALHOUN COUNTY
Pamela Claxton 2 years
Ted Felder 0 years
James Haigler 21 years
Roger Hill 11 years
Joe Sikes 4 years
Russell L. Ott * 1 year
David Summers 32 years
ORANGEBURG COUNTY
Janie Cooper-Smith 9 years
David Covington 23 years
Brad Hutto * 3 years
Joe Jackson 39 years
Clyde Livingston 19 years
Johnny Ravenell 9 years
Silas Seabrooks, Jr. 23 years
Harry Wimberly 17 years
* Legislative Ex-Officio Member
Calhoun County Board Member, Connor Isgett,
who passed away this year served 39 years on
the board.

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AIKEN COUNTY
Cathie Justen
Kathy Rawls
Cindy Raybould
Scott Singer
ALLENDALE COUNTY
Layman Cook
Barbara Lewis
BAMBERG COUNTY
Frances Johnson
Alzena Robinson
Susan Jerkins
BARNWELL COUNTY
Laymon Cook
CALHOUN COUNTY
Shayla Jenkins
ORANGEBURG COUNTY
Anne Weathers
Jimmy Boland
Janie Cooper-Smith
Eva George
Reverend James McGee
AIKEN COUNTY
Ronnie Young
Stephen Strohmeier
Joe Berry
ALLENDALE COUNTY
Bill Robinson
Terri Boone
Catherine Russell
BAMBERG COUNTY
Trent Kinard
Joey Preston
Bill Johnson
BARNWELL COUNTY
Freddie Houston
Curtis Hogg
Pickens Williams, Jr.
CALHOUN COUNTY
Roger Hill
Elaine Golden
Woody Rucker
ORANGEBURG COUNTY
Janie Cooper-Smith
Harold Young
Henry Summers
Region-Wide Representative: Jestine Sanders-Carter

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Brian Sanders
Kevin Price
Reggie Barner
ALLENDALE COUNTY
Wilbur Cave
BAMBERG COUNTY
Joe Guess, Jr.
BARNWELL COUNTY
Evelyn Coker
CALHOUN COUNTY
Tyrone Dantzler
ORANGEBURG COUNTY
Willie Owens
Harold Young
AIKEN COUNTY
Marylin Kiline
Elizabeth Harm
Judy Whaley
Robbie Bellamy
ALLENDALE COUNTY
Kathleen Myrick
Hayward Simmons
Alex Cone
BAMBERG COUNTY
Nancy Foster
Jewel Davis
John White
BARNWELL COUNTY
Eddie Richburg
Vivian T. Alston
Lynn S. Cox
Elizabeth Ringus
EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS (NON-VOTING)
Terri Boone
Jerry Bell
Daniel Harvey
Joy Raintree
Robert Mahoney
Joyce Freeman

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AIKEN COUNTY
Reggie Barner
Dee Crawford
Kim Matthews
Catie McCauley
Antwain Peterson
Lessie Price
Laura Smith
Deborah White
Will Williams
Susan Winsor
Ronnie Young
ALLENDALE COUNTY
Robbie Dublin
Darainey Hudson
Donella Robinson
BAMBERG COUNTY
Crystal Baxley
Teresa Hannibal
Donald Parler
BARNWELL COUNTY
Jeff Martin
Marshall Martin
Jeanette Murray
CALHOUN COUNTY
M. Pat Black. Jr.
Donna Elmore
ORANGEBURG COUNTY
John Cunningham
Kenisha Grimes
Ruby Polin
Curtis Randolph
William “Bill” Reynolds, Jr.
C. W. “ Bill “ Welch
AIKEN COUNTY
LaLita Ashley
Brandon Chandler
Felicia Chandler
Dee Crawford
Patrick Keating
Carmen Landy
Chanosha Lawton
Lessie Price
ALLENDALE COUNTY
Teresa Pope
BAMBERG COUNTY
Christopher Green
Joye Hallman
Wanda Nettles
Wanda Wiggins
BARNWELL COUNTY
Rebecca Bodiford
Doris Jameson
Jeanette Murray
Marianne Petersen
ORANGEBURG COUNTY
Lorri Bennett
Joni Mc Daniel
Ruby Polin
Renee Ritter

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ADMINISTRATION
Connie H. Shade
Nora D. Sanders
Christine Chandler
FINANCE
Frances Owens
Kelley Hayes
Deloris Williams
HUMAN SERVICES
Lynnda Bassham
Linda Nalley Al-Jabere
Nikki N. Cannon
Mary Beth Fields
Susan H. Garen
R. M. “ Cathie” Lindler
Dana A. Luttrull
Rhonda H. Mitchell
Katherine Oliver
Jan Randall
Tina Swan
PLANNING
COMMUNITY & ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
TOURISM
Jennifer Tinsley
Leslie Z. Crawford
Deborah T. Fair
Melissa F. Freitas
Mary Ann Keisler
Nicole Przybylowicz
Amanda Sievers
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
André Anderson
Denise A. Blystone
Bartel Boone
Patrick G. Caldwell
Karen Chapman
Stephanie Ray Evans
Sheryl Gray
Geneva S. Jackson
Janis Lott
Wendy Mahuron
Vickie Richardson
Sally C. Sharpe
Dianna Simmons
Megan R. Sims
Chesney Tyler
H. Lee Willing
SOUTHERN CAROLINA
ALLIANCE
Becky Beyer
SRS CRO
Richard McLeod
Mindy Mets
AIKEN-EDGEFIELD
ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT
PARTNERSHIP
Will Williams
CONTRACT STAFF
N. L. “Shorty” Caprell
Dan L. Cherry
Catherine Longfellow
Sandy Watkins

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1967-1968 P. E. Eugene Brabham* Bamberg County, Charter Member
1968-1969 Joseph B. Wilder* Barnwell County, Charter Member
1969-1970 Charles Weber * Orangeburg County
1970-1971 Clarence Evans* Calhoun County
1971-1973 James D. McNair* Aiken County, Charter Member/Emeritus
1973-1974 Ernest Corbin Bamberg County
1974-1975 H. W. Wall* Allendale County
1975-1976 Jack Keel Barnwell County
1976-1976 H. W. Norris Calhoun County
1976-1977 Wilbur Hunt Orangeburg County
1977-1978 Hammond Burkhalter* Aiken County
1978-1979 Joseph C. Jackson Orangeburg County
1979-1980 Jack Croft* Allendale County
1980-1981 DeWitt M. Norwood, Jr.* Barnwell County
1981-1982 Ralph F. Cullinan* Aiken County
1982-1983 C. M. Kinsey, Jr.* Bamberg County
1983-1984 Charles L. Riley* Allendale County
1984-1985 M. Rudy Groomes Orangeburg County
1985-1986 Fay Hatcher Aiken County
1986-1987 William H. Nimmons Bamberg County
1987-1988 Conner A. Isgett, Jr.* Calhoun County
1988-1989 F. Pickens Williams, Jr. Barnwell County
1989-1990 Nathaniel B. Rice* Allendale County
1990-1991 LaWana R. McKenzie Aiken County
1991-1992 Freddie L. Houston Barnwell County
1992-1993 W. E. Smoak* Calhoun County
1993-1994 Chester A. Ray* Orangeburg County
1994-1995 Alzena Robinson Bamberg County
1995-1996 Olivia G. Cohen* Allendale County
1996-1997 W. Hammond Burkhalter* Aiken County
1997-1998 Clyde T. Reed Barnwell County
1998-1999 S. J. Robinson* Calhoun County
1999-2000 Harry F. Wimberly Orangeburg County
2000-2001 Jasper B. Varn, Jr. Bamberg County
2001-2002 William E. Robinson Allendale County
2002-2003 Ronnie Young Aiken County
2003-2004 Jim H. Kearse Barnwell County
2004-2005 David K. Summers Calhoun County
2005-2006 J. Danny Covington Orangeburg County
2006-2007 Robert Chatman Bamberg County
2007-2008 Moses L. Cohen Allendale County
2008-2009 Kathy Rawls Aiken County
2009-2010 Thomas L. Williams Barnwell County
2010-2011 Roger L. Hill Calhoun County
2011-2012 Janie Cooper-Smith Orangeburg County
2012-2013 Clint Carter Bamberg County
2013-2014 Theresa Taylor Allendale County
*Deceased

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