NC: People/Groups

Published on June 2, 2006

Bennett College president to be honored for leadership

* Johnetta B. Cole, president of Bennett College for Women, Greensboro, to receive Independent Sector’s John W. Gardner Leadership Award at its annual conference in Washington D.C.

* John Mauceri, new chancellor-elect, North Carolina School of the Arts, appointed as music consultant to The Leonard Bernstein Office and named to advisory board, Film Music Society, Los Angeles.

* United Way of Central Carolinas announced opening of 2006 Focus Area Grant application process, for programs on early childhood, economic independence and older adult wellness. Visit website for information.

* Peggy Carter, former vice president, corporate affairs, Sara Lee Branded Apparel, Winston-Salem, named vice president of development, Forsyth Medical Foundation, Winston-Salem.

* Alexander Youth Network, Charlotte, raised record $600,000 at annual “Celebrating Our Kids” luncheon, to provide mental-health services to North Carolina children.

* Jean Gordon Carter, partner, Hunton & Williams, elected board chair, Triangle Community Foundation, to serve two-year term; MaryAnn Black and Rick Guirlinger elected as new board members.

* Six new members elected to board of WakeMed Foundation, which funds private, nonprofit WakeMed Hospital: Paul L. Brunswick, William L. Dawkins, R. Gordon Grubb, Rusine Mitchell-Sinclair, Charles M. Winston Jr. and Michael A. Weeks.

* Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro recognized by Council on Foundations for adherence to legal, ethical and operational practices set forth in council’s National Standards for U.S. Community Foundations.

* Former NBA player Adrian Branch to speak at June 21 “Coaching Boys into Men” benefit for United Family Services, Charlotte, organization working to stop violence against women through education and mentoring of men and boys.

* Event planner mary&parrish events to coordinate “La Fiesta del Pueblo” Latin American festival and “Centerfest” street arts festival, two major annual North Carolina events in Raleigh and Durham, respectively.

* Dale Earnhardt Foundation named winner of annual Legend Leadership Award for individuals and organizations that show leadership in their communities.

* North Carolina New Schools Project moved to new offices on Marriott Drive, Raleigh.

* Dr. Michael J. Morykwas, associate professor, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, appointed to National Multiple Sclerosis Society board of directors and given society’s Circle of Distinction Award for donating more than $1 million.

* Kathryn Fuller Yandell, former associate vice chancellor for university development, East Carolina University, Greenville, named senior director of major gifts, North Carolina Museum of Art, Raleigh.

* Lynn Martin Sherrill, former Chapter Manager, Central North Carolina Red Cross, Durham, died May 17.

* Ann and Jim Goodnight to hold reception and fundraiser for Wake Education Partnership’s Annual Fund for Education with live auction, heavy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails and music, June 7, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Prestonwood Country Club, Cary; visit website.

* North Carolina Council of Churches to sponsor "Bridge Building" Workshop for North Carolina Congregations Interested in Ministry with Latino Neighbors, June 24, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Avent Ferry United Methodist Church, Raleigh; call 919-828-6501 or visit website.

* Crisis Control Ministry to host Benefit Summer Concert with Billy Joe Shaver, Polecat Creek, Jeffrey Dean Foster, July 15, Stevens Center, Winston Salem; for tickets call 336-721-1945 or visit website.

* Leadership North Carolina presented awards at its annual meeting and Class XIII graduation in Greensboro:

• Thomas W. Lambeth, former executive director, Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation,  received Governor’s Award for significant contributions to quality of life for North Carolina citizens
• Hilda Pinnix-Ragland, vice president, Northern Region of Progress Energy, received L. Richardson Preyer Alumni Award for improvement of quality of life, economic well-being and/or sense of community in the state
• J. Thomas McSwain, president and CEO, Innovative Performance Systems LLP, received Stanley Frank Class Award

* Sarah Sheffield, senior, Wesleyan Christian Academy, received inaugural $5,000 annual Bob Brown scholarship to High Point University for her volunteer work with United Way.

* Family Violence Prevention Center of Orange County named new board members; Ronda Barnes elected board president.

* United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro seeking nominations for awards; one recognizes artists who have excelled in their discipline or have contributed to community; another honors people who have made impact on arts through Arts Council; for information visit website.

* Kenneth A. Eller, president and CEO, Active Data Services, named to board, Cary Visual Art Inc.

* Heart Strides Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehab program, High Point Regional Health System, received $43,529 in proceeds from Bank of North Carolina Bud Kivett Championship, inter-club golf challenge.

* Cecelia Thompson, named executive director, Guilford Green Foundation; Thompson also serves as special projects assistant, Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro.

* Kathryn Millican, manager of public policy development, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, and Keischa Lovelace, assistant appellate defender with the office of the appellate defender, Durham, named board members, North Carolina Healthy Start Foundation.

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