Who We Are

Bedford Citizens for Land Preservation (BCLP)
PO Box 86
Bedford, VA 24523

Bedford Citizens for Land Preservation’s 15 member Board of Directors and 11 member Advisory Council represents a microcosm of the diverse sectors of our community that need to work together to achieve balanced growth in Bedford County.

Our Board of Directors and Advisory Council includes “been heres” and “come heres,” developers, real estate professionals, naturalists, farmers and landowners, businessmen and women, conservationists, professionals in law, banking and other fields, and government (county and state) representatives. We work closely with Bedford County's Board of Supervisors, Planning Commission and the Department of Planning. The majority of our board members have graduated from Bedford County’s Citizen Planning Academy.

BCLP Board of Directors
	Charles F. Coles 3477 Big Island Hwy Bedford, VA 24523 540 586 0167 term 2010 ccoles@bedford.K12.va.us		Nan Carmack-Secretary 1427 High Grove Ln Forest, VA 24551 (H): (434) 525-9781 Cell (434) 610-2792 nannermack@msn.com
	Heidi O'Connor 1226 Hidden Oaks Lane, Bedford, VA 24523 434 534 9113, cell 434 665 4005 or 540 874 2200 term 2008 info@heidishomes.net		Dr. Greg Eaton - President Director Claytor Nature Study Center Lynchburg College 1501 Lakeside Drive Lynchburg, VA 24501 434-544-8360 (office) 434-661-8360 (cell) eaton.g@lynchburg.edu
	Pete Fellers-Treasurer 2840 Roaring Run Road. Goode, VA 24556 540.586.4337 farmerdude4337@yahoo.com		Dan Tameles 1416 Rocky Ford Road Thaxton, VA 24174 540-587-5929 temeles@rbnet.com
	James Jones 1384 Colton’s Mill Rd. Bedford, VA 24523-5259 (H) & (W) (540) 586-6319 james@jamesjonesinstruments.com		Michael J. Kenny 113 Crestwood Drive Thaxton, VA 24174 540 947 2162 harkenhome@msn.com
	Jerry Craig, 2412 Lizard Ridge Road, Bedford, VA 24523 540 586 6465 term 2010 atpinesedge@aol.com		John Graham 733 Peaks St Bedford, VA 24523 586-5732 Work 586-5732 + FAX jcgvette@verizon.net
	Greg Modzelewski-Vice-President 2182 Rock Cliff Rd. Bedford, VA 24523 540-875-7124 gsmodzelew@aol.com		Phillip Thompson-Membership 1807 Vista Circle Bedford, VA 24523 540-587-8997 pthompson@roanokecountyva.gov
	John Lofaso 1073 Falcon's Nest Lane Forest, VA 24551 434-525-6769 lofasoj@cvcc.vccs.edu		Cynthia Hall P.O. Box 273 Big Island, VA 24526 434-299-5625 cynjhall@earthlink.net
			Kenneth B. Newman Royal Oak Farms, 2855 Orrix Creek Road, Evington, VA ,24550 540 297 3299 term 2009 rof@nccwildblue.com
For 2008 the Board is organized itself around two major initiatives: Education and Government Relations
The Education Committee will focus its efforts on planning and implementing workshops on a variety of topics to educate the general and farming public about conservation and agricultural issues; produce a quarterly newsletter; plan and host the Barbara Hatcher Award event annually; promote education and awareness about conservation easements; promote education and awareness between suburban and agricultural neighbors; and promote, as possible, a grassroots presence in the print media about relevant issues. The committee is chaired by Nan Carmack and its members include Greg Eaton, Cynthia Hall, Philip Thompson, and John Lofaso.
The Government Relations Committee will focus its efforts on staying informed about government process as pertains to land use; take positions on such processes as relevant and agreed upon; brainstorming and supporting tools for responsible growth and agricultural development; and participating were feasible in infrastructure discussions and transportation policy development. This committee will be chaired by Greg Modelewski and its members include Michael Kenney, James Jones, Pete Fellers, Dan Temeles, and Philip Thompson.

Balanced growth that maintains Bedford’s rural quality of life and allows for future economic development of the industries dependent upon our open space and natural beauty – agricultural, equine, tourism, and outdoor recreational activities – depends upon finding common ground among diverse interests within our community. Together, we can ensure that Bedford is still a “good place to live” in 25 years.

Our Board of Directors meets the third Thursday of every month from 7-9 PM in the Main Floor meeting room at the Bedford County Administration Building, 122 E. Main Street, in Bedford. These meetings are open to any interested citizen.

BCLP Advisory’s Council meets periodically with the Board of Directors which seeks advice from individual members an on-going basis.

The work of BCLP (Click on What We Do) is carried out solely by board members and volunteers. BCLP has no paid staff or office.

We are not a membership organization due to the high costs of administration of a membership program. However, if you’d like to receive our mailings, a one-time donation of $10.00 will ensure that you are placed on our mailing list. Or, you can choose to be placed on our electronic mailing list (for free) by sending a note to James Jones.

Clearly, our research and public education efforts require additional funding. If you wish to contribute more, your support would be greatly appreciated. Your contribution is tax-deductible for state and federal income tax purposes. Make checks payable to “Bedford Citizens for Land Preservation” and mail to BCLP, PO Box 86, Bedford, VA 24523

BCLP needs volunteers to assist with mailings and hospitality at public programs. If your time is limited, but you would like to lend a hand, please contact Nan Carmack

For a brief history of our organization, Click on What We Do or Grassroots Article #1. for more detailed information.

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