NC: People/Groups

Published on July 28, 2006

US Airways partners with Charlotte theater group.

* Children’s Theatre of Charlotte announced partnership with US Airways for support of theater group through volunteer work, monetary assistance and travel vouchers.

* Nominations due by Aug. 4 for 2006 Association of Fundraising Professionals Awards for Philanthropy for Charlotte-area nonprofits and individuals in six categories. Download nomination form.

* In response to fires and floods from severe thunderstorms in Charlotte Monday, July 24, Greater Carolinas chapter of American Red Cross fielded seven disaster assistance calls, set up shelter to house displaced residents.

* Durham Arts Council requesting applications for Emerging Artists Grant Program for grants of $1,500 to individual artists; information session to be held in August. Visit website for information.

* David Coulter, senior vice president and administrator, Raleigh Wake Med Campus, appointed to board of Action for Children North Carolina.

* Bo Hussey, former public relations representative, Charlotte Bobcats, joined Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont as director of marketing and communications.

* National Kidney Foundation of North Carolina announced new board members. Executive committee officers include: Melia Lyerly, chair; Dr. Jay B. Levy, immediate past interim chair; Dr. Susan Massengill, vice chair; Scott Reisterer, treasurer; Dr. Debbie Gipson, secretary.

* United Way of Central Carolinas received Applause Award from The Arts & Science Council for enthusiasm, creativity and initiative in exposing employees to arts and culture during 2006 Arts & Science Council fundraising campaign.

* Triad Health Project announced new board members:

• Ken Boggs, supply chain vice president, Moses Cone Health System, Greensboro
• Phillip Eckhardt, global product development director, Avery Dennison, Greensboro
• Jeffrey Hatcher, infectious disease physician, Moses Cone Health System, Greensboro
• Lynn Johnson, resident services director, Pennybyrn at Maryfield, High Point
• Fran Pearson, director, adult mental health outpatient services, Sandhills Center, Randolph County
• Kristen Yntema, executive director, health services, Moses Cone Health System, Greensboro

* Roger Perry, president, East-West Partners, named board chair, Triangle Tomorrow, Research Triangle Regional Partnership’s quality-of-life program. Smedes York, president and CEO, York Properties, named vice president. Triangle Tomorrow launched new website.

* Autism Speaks, funder of autism research, to open first North Carolina office; will hold 4th Carolinas Walk for Autism Research Oct. 7.

* Bob Liddle, owner, Dockside marketing, Raleigh, organizing 2nd Annual Strike for Survival, bowling competition benefiting American Cancer Society.

* Lesley Day, Raleigh, named “Most Exceptional Volunteer” in Northwestern Mutual’s national Community Service Award program for outstanding contribution to Camp Carolina Trails for diabetic boys and girls.

* NASCAR Nextel Cup Series driver Ryan Newman and wife, Krissie, named representatives for National Spay-Neuter Response Team to support spay/neuter program on Gulf Coast.

* Annabelle Suddreth, former director of strategic partnerships, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, named executive director, A Child’s Place, Charlotte educational support and advocacy group for homeless children and their families.

* North Carolina Education Ball, held at Progress Energy Center, Raleigh, raised $267,000 for Communities in Schools of North Carolina, educational preparation and support organization for children.

* Jeffrey S. Kane, senior vice president in charge, Charlotte Office of the Federal Reserve Bank, will serve as honorary chair of inaugural Art After Dark gala benefiting National Kidney Foundation of North Carolina.

* Desha Williams, former program coordinator, Chester County Department of Community Development and former director, community services, Montgomery County Community Action Development Commission, Philadelphia, named new vice president of community impact for United Way of Greater High Point.

* Cumberland County employees presented $7,000 check to Jim Long, director of American Heart Association in Fayetteville, to launch fundraising for annual Heart Walk in October.

* Smart Start of Mecklenburg County announced new board officers and members for fiscal year: Liz Jordak, chair; Leslie Rink, vice chair; John Norman, treasurer; and Krista Terrell, secretary.

* Holly Springs home built by John Wieland Homes with donated materials as part of “A High Five for New Orleans” sold, with proceeds from sale benefiting victims of Hurricane Katrina. Home is one of five built in five southern cities.

* Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina announced new additions to staff: Gretchen O’Shay, development assistant; Catherine Lough, associate director/director of programs; and Jeff Bacon, Triad Community Kitchen director and executive chef.

* K&W Cafeterias will host Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina Golf Tournament Aug. 15, 1 p.m., Tanglewood Park Championship Course. Register online.

* Schools Attuned Program, Chapel Hill research-based teacher education program focused on science of learning, announced benchmark of 30,000 teachers enrolled since program began in 1987.

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