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A sign hangs outside the USCA Student Activities Building gymnasium, pointing the way to the Together Aiken County Vision Fair.
Each Vision Fair participant signed in, received information about Together Aiken County and was given a strip of 5 yellow, adhesive dots to use as 'votes' for those goals/strategies of his or her choosing.
Some people huddle to talk near the boards displaying the goals and strategies developed over the course of Together Aiken County's visioning process.
An up-close view of one display, this one on the Learning category, shows the yellow sticker 'votes' for goals/strategies that people liked most. Each participant could vote for up to 5 goals/strategies. The labels at the top of the board contain contact info of people who desire to help with implementing the goals/strategies on that display category.
The view from the far end of the gym showed the layout of all the displays containing the goals and strategies which people could vote for.
What 'fair' would be complete without balloons? Customized Together Aiken County balloons decorated the displays and gave a festive feel to the Vision Fair.
Giggle Works, Inc. supplied inflatables for children to play in at the Vision Fair while their parents voted on goals and strategies that had previously been developed based on feedback from the community.
Live music was performed by Aiken's own "Preston & Weston," for the listening enjoyment of all who attended the Vision Fair.
ACP Visioning and Planning's Jamie Greene, Assistant County Administrator Joan Donnelly and John Donnelly relaxed toward the end of the Vision Fair.
Volunteers inflate balloons prior to the start of the Vision Fair.
Participants dance to the live music.
The goals and strategies were mounted on boards that were professionally displayed for all to see at the Vision Fair.
One gentleman thoughtfully read the board before voting for his choice.
The goals and strategies provided fodder for discussion between friends.
The Vision Fair offered something for just about everyone. Here, a child sports inflated balloons to make him look like a 'Jedi Warrior'.
Decked out in a kilt, a man who came directly from the Highland Games looks over the shoulder of a Vision Fair participant as she places a dot on her choice of entries.
MeeMee the Clown creates a special balloon for two very special twins.
Vision Fair participants register at the sign-in table.
The view of the displays from just right of the registration table.
One lady reviews the ideas that were gathered during the Public Idea Gathering Meetings.
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| | Seniors concerned about the future of Aiken County review the ideas on the display boards and place dots on those goals and strategies that they feel are most important. |
Concerned citizens read the list of goals and strategies prior to visiting the boards and voting for those they feel are most important.
Wayne Preston plays music for Vision Fair attendees.
Parents who are concerned about the future for their children review the ideas prior to voting on goals and strategies at the Vision Fair.
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