posted May 11, 2009 3:18 PM by System Administrator
We are pleased to announce our support for the candidacy of Barbara Bergwerf for City Council. The election is May 12, 2009. Barbara is no stranger to many of us on the island as she contributes to the life of the Isle of Palms in many ways. But what many of us may not know are the facts about her background.
Barbara brings a wealth of multidimensional experience, knowledge and skills for a position on city council. From her collegiate education at George Washington University, Washington, DC in Government and International Relations to her photojournalist career in the nation’s third largest city, Chicago, to her work as a small business owner in Chicago, Barbara has demonstrated leadership, vision and the capacity to get things done.
Barbara spent 15 years as a Photo Journalist in Chicago and was the first female photographer hired by the Chicago Tribune. For 22 years, she was the founder and CEO of “Stained Glass & More”, a national award winning custom stained glass studio. In her role as CEO, She not only conceived the idea of the business but also launched and managed it and took a hands on approach as she oversaw the design, creation and installation of projects for churches, schools, synagogues, restaurants and private homes. She managed the business with as many as seven employees at any given time, prepared budgets, schedules and training for employees.
She and her husband Ben discovered the Isle of Palms and dedicated themselves to making it their home after retirement. The talent, creativity and energy for contributing to her community led her to dedicating herself to the IOP community through a number of volunteer activities. Even before living on the IOP full time, Barbara was a member of the Turtle Team and that role evolved to her being one of the “leaders” of the Turtle Team. She is a “permitted volunteer” with the Department of Natural Resources Sea Turtle Stranding Network. She also serves as the photographer and a volunteer for the SC Aquarium and the Sea Turtle Hospital and as a volunteer with the Center For Birds of Prey. Barbara is the photographer for two award winning children's books "Carolina's Story" and "Turtle Summer.
Barbara is currently serving her second term as a member of the IOP Planning Commission. Residents speak to her responsiveness in listening and acting on their concerns.
Barbara sees the Isle of Palms as a special place to live and one requiring stewardship and protection. We are fortunate to have an individual of her caliber stepping up to serve the IOP community."
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