2005
NEWS / PHOTO ARCHIVE – Rotary Club of Kernersville
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Dec 28 – Classification Talks
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Meredith Harrell
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Kay Rogers
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Dean Vogt
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Dec 21 – East Forsyth Caprice Ensemble
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Roy’s – “The 12 Days After Christmas”
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Gwen Hill
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Becky Lewis
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E.Forsyth Students / Month
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Rusty Conway
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Pam Idol
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Sharon Reilly
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Jeff Taylor & Stuart Fountain
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Dr. Harold Martin, Chancellor of Winston-Salem State University spoke to our club on November 2nd. Dr. Martin outlined the many diverse programs at WSSU, both current and those that will be necessary for the future. He also showed and discussed the growth plans for PTRP (Piedmont Triad Research Park) and how this will encompass the area around WSSU. Also shown to us were plans for athletic fields and facilities which are for the school’s entrance into Division I status this next year. |
Classification Talks
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Pam Ray
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Kevin Bugg
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Marshall Riggins
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Brent McKinney, executive director of the Piedmont Authority for Regional Transportation, spoke to us on October 19th. He discussed the advantages of a rapid transit system and some major concerns for our area if we did not move forward. |
On October 12, Marc Shaefer, President/CEO of Truliant FCU spoke to our club about the virtues of credit unions and the many benefits that they offer to their members. |
On October 5, Kernersville Police Chief Neil Stockton spoke to our club and explained the complexity of what truly happens during a crime scene investigation and the subsequent investigation. What you see on TV is not what happens in the real world. Chief Stockton informed us about the progress of the recent murder case and graffiti incidents and how they impact our community. “Getting peace back into the community” is his goal when tragedy occurs. |
On September 28, Rotaract & Interact representatives were introduced to our club. Interact is a Rotary-sponsored service club for young people ages 14-18 and gives young people an opportunity to participate in service projects while developing leadership skills. Rotaract is also a Rotary-sponsored service club, but is for ages 18-30. These are true “partners in service” and key members of the Rotary family. |
On September 21, Steele Smith who is the 7690 CART (Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust) Chairman spoke to our club. The Rotary clubs in the states of Georgia and the two Carolinas as well as a number of individual clubs throughout the United States, established in 1996 this funding program to encourage exploratory and developmental research projects. |
August 31 was our annual “Pigskin Preview” where the head football coaches from East & Glenn gave us a competitive look at Friday night’s game. Coach Cline (left side of both pictures) and Coach Willert (right side) are great friends even though they are arch rivals. (Extra picture) |
On July 27th, Dr. Gary Green President of Forsyth Technical Community College spoke. Dr. Green emphasized the increased numbers of students in the last 4 years, as well as the diverse demographics of these same students. He discussed the various programs offered including the traditional nursing, automotive and construction trade, as well as programs such as architectural design, biotechnology, nano technology, logistics and supply chain technology. Forsyth Tech also has worked closely with such companies as Reynolds, Dell, FedEx, APL and GazProm. |
Awards Night – June 24, 2005
On June 7th, Kenneth Wilkins, Deputy Treasurer State of N.C. explained to our club how the state of NC is handling our finances, presently amounting to $64 Billion. He reminded us that they hold over $600 million in unclaimed $$ and that a few Kernersville Rotarians are included. He also explained that NC is one of only 2 states that have a fully finded state pension fund. |
On June 1st, Dave Boyer spoke about his 6 day adventure “Lost in the Amazon”. He described his and his friend Christy’s ordeal as beautiful, spiritual and glorious, but also filled with bugs, spiders, mud, depression, ants, starvation and plenty of rain. Dave is quite the outdoorsman, but he will never travel again without his GPS device. |
JR Gorham is home for just a couple of weeks and attended our May 25th meeting. JR received permission to come back to Kernersville so that he could attend his son’s graduation. His stories were enlightening and yet still funny. JR will return to Iraq and complete his duty sometime this coming December.
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Bob Swab, Pres. and Derek Murphy of the Kernersville Little League spoke on May 18th about our local teams. A short video was presented which showed the many positive virtues of Little League, including building character, courage, loyalty, sportsmanship, discipline of teamwork, effective leadership, giving back to the community and … always doing your best! The Kernersville Rotary Club sponsors one of the local teams and Derek is their coach.
On Monday, May 16 Rotary Club golfers met at Pine Knolls Golf Club to play 100 holes of golf. The marathon round of golf started at dawn and ended only when all of the players finished their 100 holes. Each of the players solicited sponsors for each hole to raise money for local causes, such as scholarship awards and community outreach programs. By last Wednesday, May 11, the marathon had raised $9,000, according to Tommy Gallager, a Rotary Club member.
Duane Long, president of the Rotary Club said that the marathon usually raises about $12,000, which is the goal they were hoping to reach again this year. Members who were not golfing showed their support by coming out to watch the tournament and by raising funds to support the golfers.
The Kernersville Rotary Club and The Foundation have supported the following local organizations:
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Barbara Fulp – Duane Long
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Myra Oakley
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Chris Frantz
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Jason Grubbs
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On April 20th at their weekly meeting at First Christian Church, the Rotary Club of Kernersville recognized Left to Right) East Teacher Virginia Johnson,East student Brent LaRue,East Principal Patricia Gainey,President of Rotary Club Duane Long;East student Ashley Kerr;Glenn students Nicholas Lowman and Amy Claus; Glenn teacher Fleming Eli-Amin and Glenn Principal Adolophus Coplin. The students and teachers were recognized due to their leadership, academic achievements, and service to their school and community.
On April 20, two representatives from the Kernersville Fire Department discussed “Life-Saving Techniques”, including CPR, signs of a heart attack and what typically happens during an emergency medical call. They briefly showed us the defibrillator and what functions it can and can not perform. |
On April 6, Dr. Todd Thornburg and his wife Christa Thornburg discussed “The Parenting Initiative” which assists parents in raising responsible, well-behaved, positive, and respectful children through the Center for Purposeful Living . What is your purpose in your life? Quote by Mother Teresa, “Don’t seek to do great things, seek to do small things with great love”.
Crystal Gray of the Relay For Life of Kernersville/Forsyth County and Troy Thee of the American Cancer Society spoke on March 30th about the June 3-4 event at Bishop McGuinness HS. “Relay for Life” is a fun-filled overnight activity that mobilizes communities across the country to celebrate survivorship, remember those who lost their lives to cancer, and raise money for the fight against cancer. Events start @ 6pm with a survivors lap and will continue throughout the night. Phone Debi Grant – 992-0605 with any questions.
Charles Brummitt of the Piedmont Land Conservancy spoke on March 23rd about the 11,000 Acres of Traid land protected by this organization. The Piedmont Land Conservancy is dedicated to preserving natural and scenic lands, farms, and open spaces in Piedmont North Carolina to enrich the quality of life for our communities and for future generations.
Heather Camp of The Shepheard’s Center spoke on March 2nd about the current services offered by this very special senior organization, here in Kernersville. She also invited all to their 12th Annual Auction Gala Fundraiser at the Childress Vineyards in Lexington. … The Shepherd’s Center of Kernersville commits to enrich and to enable independent living for older and disabled adults and their families in our community.VOLUNTEERS are ALWAYS NEEDED!
Jake Cashion
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Tom McDaniel
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Jason Grubbs – Donna Neal
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Allan Asbell
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Kernersville News Article – Terri Womble
Dan Kibler, Outdoors Writer for Winston-Salem Journal spoke to the Rotary Club of Kernersville on 2/16/2005. His talk included stories from many years of fishing & hunting with family members and many locals, which will forever be nameless.
Bob Leak, President of Winston-Salem Business Inc. spoke to the Rotary Club of Kernersville on 1/26/2005. His talk outlined the timeline of events surrounding the Dell project and how it will significantly impact Kernersville, the Triad area and the entire state. Bob pointed out the key components in Dell’s decision to locate in Winston-Salem. They included its location, access to highways / roads, the actual site itself, the area workforce and the outstanding teamwork. Dell’s Announcement (PDF) – Dell’s Annoucement – WSBI’s Annoucement