Leadership Mineral Wells Class 25

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Bringing the Past

into the Light
Leadership Mineral Wells
Class 25 We are 23 individuals with diverse
backgrounds, experiences and talents
who are excited about bringing positive
changes to Mineral Wells.

Meet our class: Amy Jones, Secretary;

Bob Neal; Brad Bennett; Brandon Glover;
Brandon Jordan; Bret Brown, Treasurer;
Brian Nierman; Joe Erwin; John
Richardson; Karen Glover; Kristin Hull;
Kelly Morris; Lexis Nix; Machelle
Coleman; Martin Buzbee; Matt Sudderth,
President; Monica Riedlinger; Nikki Elms;
Taylor Hickey; Shelley Crenshaw; Sheree
Leadership Mineral Wells Class 25
Project
 Club at its
state
convention in
Mineral Wells
that year.

•
The
WELCOME
sign was built
History of the WELCOME by Holmgren
sign in Mineral Wells in the Alamo
Iron Works in
Images of the WELCOME sign have been
prevalent in postcards, photos and
promotional material throughout the history
of Mineral Wells.
History of the •In 1972 a Warrant Officer Company from Fort
Wolters Military Base moved the sign one
WELCOME sign in letter at a time with a helicopter from East
Mountain to the east side of Bald Mountain,
Mineral Wells where it remains today.
•Currently, it is lighted with flood lights at its
base.
The sign looks great
when viewed from a
distance. However, up
close it becomes evident
the sign needs work.
LMW Class 25 is going to LIGHT
IT UP.
Leadership Mineral Wells Class 25
Project
•
Reinforce and ensure structural integrity of the sign.

•
Apply fresh coats of reflective paint to the sign.

•
Install LED lights and control to change colors for
holidays and special occasions.

•
Apply dark paint to sign supports and add dark
windscreen behind sign to enhance visibility.
But
wait…
there’s
more.
Leadership Mineral Wells Class
25 Project
We are raising funds to make it all happen. How you can help.