The French were very, very responsive. Absolutely, we might invite the president of France.

Those efforts fell apart to the point where it has been difficult for the two groups to work together.

We've got really great story here in New London. We should tell it.

Lake Champlain is the most under-marketed gem of a resource. First and foremost I want to use this as an opportunity to promote the history, culture and recreation of Lake Champlain.

One of the challenges is there are so many different groups jockeying for what is perceived to be a lot of money on the table. And here's the thing: There is no money on the table right now.

We need to make it a more functional area.