What Community Means to Me

This year’s Chamber Guide focuses on community. I recently asked my friends and family for examples of community. Their answers varied from work, school, their kid’s activities, church, to organizations to which they belong. It struck me that we can find community any place where people come together to share ideas and work towards common goals.

To me, being a contributing member of a community means that I strive for goals that serve the common good of the group, not just myself or my friends. I may benefit from the community’s success, but so should most members of the community. Members of a community support each other — meaning that they look out for one another and play an active role in the community’s success, not a passive one.

As Midlothian continues to grow, I think it is good to keep in mind the things that we treasure about our town. If it is the friendly attitude of our neighbors, then be friendly to your neighbors. If it is the quality of our schools, then support the schools. If it is having churches and civic groups that care for the community, then participate in church and civic group activities. If it is having easy access to government, then attend meetings and contact your elected officials and let them know what’s important to you. These are just some of the ways we can support our community to ensure that Midlothian continues to be a great place to live, work, and raise our children.