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Mission: CEDA's
mission is to create high
quality, family oriented outdoor recreational events that address the
quality-of-life needs of the region. Through these activities CEDA also
intends to support local, regional and national programs that enhance
the positive growth and development of today's youth, including select
organizations that promote an awareness of the need for good stewardship
and preservation of America's natural resources for future generations.
History:
CEDA was formed in
2002 as a quasi committee under the umbrella of the Clarksville Ruritan
Club. When hydroplane racing returned to Clarksville in 2004, it was
sponsored by Ruritan-Clarksville Economic Development Association.
While this relationship was beneficial to both CEDA and the Ruritan
Club, supporters of CEDA felt it was time to branch off from the Ruritan
Club and incorporate CEDA into a separate entity.
A special meeting was
held on October 26, 2005 with the Rurtian Board of Directors and
supporters of CEDA to discuss this. By a unanimous vote of all present,
it was agree that CEDA would branch off on its own. CEDA has since been
incorporated and has an active board of directors and many members
working to make this race a major event on the hydroplane circuit.
Projects:
The
Clarksville Hydroplane Challenge is on the top of the list of CEDA
projects. Other projects include educational youth such as the
J-Boat
project and the lighting of the local bridge.
Membership:
Membership is open to
anyone who has an interest in helping with the race and other projects
that will help to improve the economic atmosphere in and around
Clarksville. There are no membership dues.
Please contact
CEDA for more information about the organization, membership, or the
Clarksville Hydroplane Challenge.
The Clarksville Economic Development
Association (CEDA) is incorporated as a non-profit organization under
the US Internal Revenue Section 501(c)(3) and is managed by a seven
member board of directors.
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