Foundation Goals

The Buckeye Lake Region Community Foundation seeks to achieve its mission by funding approaches that contribute to the transformation of the Buckeye Lake Region.

Below is an overview of projects the Foundation is currently focused on along with funding goals and project status.

Regional & Community Branding and Logo

In January 2023 the Buckeye Lake Region Corporation embarked on a project to create branding and a logo for the Buckeye Lake Region. A steering committee representing the neighborhoods of the Buckeye Lake Region have interacted with one another and with highly regarded design and branding professionals from MKSK with the goal of a positioning statement, brand and logo that positively represents the region. The brand and logo are envisioned to be used in many ways: signage, flags, burgees for boats, decals and…who knows what else? The final result will debut this Spring.

Please note that this is not a BLRC logo, but rather a logo for the Region itself, guided by a steering committee representing the Community. Only through diverse community input does the project have validity.

This is not to replace the brand of any community. However, if a community, incorporated or unincorporated, would like to create a logo and branding to represent their community, the BLRC will assist in the process.

Steering Committee:

BLACA & BLR Chamber: Brody Kuhns
Buckeye Lake Village: Jeryne Peterson
Millersport: Debbi Popo
Walnut TWP: Terry Horn
Thorn TWP: Bob Coleman
Fairfield Beach: Tom Gill
Thornville: Traci Sturgis
Union TWP: Paula Greene
Somerset: Eric Emmert
Hebron: Jim Layton
Harbor Hills: Suzie Schell
Heron Bay: Steve Mechling
West Bank POA: Brad Smith
Cranberry Bay: Lisa Powell
Landings at Maple Bay: Barb Sills
Lakewood Schools: Gabrielle Jones

Walnut Township Advisory Task Force

A core value of the Foundation is to support BLRC in its mission to help guide growth to be sustainable and have a positive impact. At the request of the property owners and Walnut Township, the Buckeye Lake Region Corporation assembled a task force of renowned designers, architects, engineers and environmental experts to provide guidance and gather community input on creative concepts consistent with community values. The project includes funding for design and market study work that will be made available to the public.

Project Goal:
Provide funding to support this strategic BLRC initiative.

Status:
Completed; $10K in monetary support provided to the BLRC. Advisory services provided by the BLRC to Walnut Township and the land-owners. Ongoing support to be provided through 2022.

North Shore Community Park Transformation

The Foundation was instrumental in securing funds within the State of Ohio Capital Budget for the transformation of the North Shore Community Park located in the Village of Buckeye Lake. This transformation will include construction of a community pier, which is currently in the design and general engineering phase.

Project Goal:
Secure funding for Phase 1: Design and Concept

Status:
$392K secured, Phase 1 in process

Thorn Township Advisory Task Force – Task Force

At the request of Thorn Township, the Buckeye Lake Region Corporation assembled a task force of renowned designers, architects, engineers and environmental experts to provide Thorn Township with information on how to successfully develop the western side of Honey Creek. The Foundation provided monetary support to coordinate the task force and execute multiple Town Hall meetings.

Project Goal:
Provide funding to support this strategic BLRC initiative.

Status:
Completed; $10K in monetary support provided to the BLRC. Advisory services provided by the BLRC to Thorn Township. Ongoing support provided through 2021.

Buckeye Lake Region Corporation

Additional funding to maintain operation of the Buckeye Lake Region Corporation, which is the backbone of the Buckeye Lake Region Community Foundation’s efforts.

Project Goal:
Ongoing; 2021 funding secured and provided