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THE BLACK PHILANTHROPY INITIATIVE WAS CREATED TO CELE- BRATE THE TRADITIONS OF SHARING IN THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN COMMUNITY AND TO EXPAND THE MODELS OF CHARITABLE GIV- ING THROUGH EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT. THIS INITIATIVE IS LED BY A GROUP OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN VOL- UNTEERS THAT UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT GIVING HAS MADE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR COMMUNITY. THE BLACK PHILANTHROPY INITIATIVE OF THE WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION IS PLEASED TO PRESENT LECTURES FEATURING LEGENDS AND LEADERS IN THE FIELD OF BLACK PHILANTHROPY. WE INVITE YOU TO LISTEN, LEARN AND CHALLENGE YOUR OWN PERCEPTIONS OF PHILANTHROPY THROUGH THESE INFORMATIVE SESSIONS. PLEASE JOIN US! OUR LOGO IS THE WEST AFRICAN ADINKRA SYMBOL NYAME NTI WHICH MEANS STAFF OF LIFE, TRUST AND FAITH. THE WINSTON SALEM FOUNDATION IS NORTH CAROLINA’S OLDEST FOUNDATION AND THROUGH THE BLACK PHILANTHROPY INITIATIVE, WE HOPE TO ENSURE THAT BOTH PHILANTHROPY AND ITS BENEFITS ARE AVAIL- ABLE TO ALL. COMMUNITY MATTERS Black Philanthropy Initiative and Winston-Salem State University to Host Emmett Carson Lecture THE WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION Community Newsletter | September 2006 INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CATALYST for progressive social change and philanthropy, Emmett Carson, will be speaking in Winston-Salem on Thursday, September 14. Sponsored by the Black Philanthropy Initiative of The Winston-Salem Foundation and Winston-Salem State University, Carson will explore how African-American philan- thropy can build a strong community. The lecture will be held at WSSU in Dillard Auditorium in the Anderson Center from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. A reception will immediately follow in the Anderson Center. Both are free and open to the public, but registration is required. To register go to ww.wsfoundation.org or call the Foundation at 725-2382. Carson is a renowned speaker and has published over 75 works on philanthropy and social justice. Currently, Carson is president and CEO of the Minneapolis Foundation, a com- munity foundation. Since his arrival in 1994, the Foundation has received national recognition for its grantmaking and com- munication efforts as it increased its assets from $186 million to $600 million. Previously, Carson was the first manager of the Ford Foundation’s worldwide grantmaking program on philanthropy and the nonprofit sector. He also has worked for the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies and the Congressional Research Service.

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Page 1: Community Matters Sept 2006

THE BLACK PHILANTHROPY INITIATIVE WAS CREATED TO CELE-

BRATE THE TRADITIONS OF SHARING IN THE AFRICAN-AMERICAN

COMMUNITY AND TO EXPAND THE MODELS OF CHARITABLE GIV-

ING THROUGH EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT. THIS

INITIATIVE IS LED BY A GROUP OF AFRICAN-AMERICAN VOL-

UNTEERS THAT UNDERSTAND THE IMPACT GIVING HAS

MADE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF OUR COMMUNITY.

THE BLACK PHILANTHROPY INITIATIVE OF THE

WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION IS PLEASED TO

PRESENT LECTURES FEATURING LEGENDS AND

LEADERS IN THE FIELD OF BLACK PHILANTHROPY.

WE INVITE YOU TO LISTEN, LEARN AND CHALLENGE YOUR

OWN PERCEPTIONS OF PHILANTHROPY THROUGH THESE

INFORMATIVE SESSIONS. PLEASE JOIN US!

OUR LOGO IS THE WEST AFRICAN ADINKRA SYMBOL

NYAME NTI WHICH MEANS STAFF OF LIFE, TRUST

AND FAITH. THE WINSTON SALEM FOUNDATION IS

NORTH CAROLINA’S OLDEST FOUNDATION AND

THROUGH THE BLACK PHILANTHROPY

INITIATIVE, WE HOPE TO ENSURE THAT BOTH

PHILANTHROPY AND ITS BENEFITS ARE AVAIL-

ABLE TO ALL.

C O M M U N I T Y

MATTERSBlack Philanthropy Initiative and Winston-SalemState University to Host Emmett Carson Lecture

THE WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION C o m m u n i t y N e w s l e t t e r | S e p t e m b e r 2 0 0 6

INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED CATALYST for

progressive social change and philanthropy, Emmett Carson,

will be speaking in Winston-Salem on Thursday, September

14. Sponsored by the Black Philanthropy Initiative of The

Winston-Salem Foundation and Winston-Salem State

University, Carson will explore how African-American philan-

thropy can build a strong community.

The lecture will be held at WSSU in Dillard Auditorium

in the Anderson Center from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. A reception

will immediately follow in the Anderson Center. Both are free

and open to the public, but registration is required. To register

go to ww.wsfoundation.org or call the Foundation at 725-2382.

Carson is a renowned speaker and has published over 75

works on philanthropy and social justice. Currently, Carson

is president and CEO of the Minneapolis Foundation, a com-

munity foundation. Since his arrival in 1994, the Foundation

has received national recognition for its grantmaking and com-

munication efforts as it increased its assets from $186 million

to $600 million. Previously, Carson was the first manager

of the Ford Foundation’s

worldwide grantmaking

program on philanthropy

and the nonprofit sector.

He also has worked for the

Joint Center for Political

and Economic Studies and

the Congressional

Research Service.

Page 2: Community Matters Sept 2006

TO GIVE BROADLY is powerful and grand. In the diverse

work of community building and bettering, people who give

openly perform an extraordinary kind of generosity. When a

supporter of the Foundation invites us to guide the movement

of a donation, we call this unrestricted giving. The power of

such generosity is truly unparalleled. An unrestricted gift to the

foundation is a gesture of good

faith — one we depend on to

fulfill our mission of serving

the residents of Forsyth and

surrounding counties. Every

unrestricted gift goes directly

to funds that make competitive

grants to the community, not

to operating support for

the Foundation.

THE STORIES OF CARL AND ANNIEHARRIS AND TAMEKA O’NEAL — Carl Harris knew

what it was like to work hard and experience success. Born in

1881, he seized the many opportunities of a young nation that

rewarded imagination and perseverance. Determined to make a

mark in his hometown of Winston-Salem, Carl had a habit of

achievement — from his work in a law firm that would grow

to become the city’s largest to his ascent through the ranks of

the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, where he rose from sales-

man to vice-president to board member. Carl’s dear wife

Annie, also a Winston-Salem native, worked actively as a

member of the couple’s church while Carl became a charter

member of the Winston-Salem Rotary Club.

Grateful for their good fortune and believers in communi-

ty service, the Harrris’ established a fund at the Winston-Salem

Foundation that would help people in their beloved city even

after they were gone. Trusting the foundation to steer responsi-

bly their substantial contribution — at almost $2 million,

it is the largest sum ever given to the Foundation for an

unrestricted fund — Carl and Annie created a powerful

and adaptable resource to improve the lives of people

in our community.

Tameka O’Neal is one such person benefiting from the

unrestricted flow of support coming from the Harris Fund.

Born and raised in Winston-Salem about 100 years after

Carl Harris, Tameka possesses determination reminiscent

of Carl — she has already studied at Winston-Salem State

University and Davidson College and she plans to enroll soon

at Guilford College and Forsyth

Tech as she pursues a career in

healthcare — but she also faces

dramatically different economic

and social challenges. Thanks to

her participation in the Individual

Development Account Program,

which is partially funded by the

Harris Fund, Tameka is learning

a variety of life-changing financial

tactics, such as how to manage the

income from her two jobs, save

money for a home and utilize tax

strategies. Making the most of the advice and support of this

unique program, Tameka hopes to buy a home in 2006.

As a single mother of two boys, Tameka hopes her

quest for knowledge and self-sufficiency will inspire her sons

to become as educated, focused and independent as she is.

Like Carl Harris — a man she never knew but whose un-

restricted generosity helped her long after he was gone —

Tameka understands that success comes to those who

keep going forward with conviction.

THE POWER OF UNRESTRICTED GIVING

CARL HARRIS AND TAMEKA O’NEAL

CHECK OUT THE NEWLOOK OF OUR WEBSITE!

IN AUGUST THE FOUNDATION’S WEBSITE RECEIVED AN OVERHAUL.

THE NEW DESIGN MAKES IT EASIER FOR DONORS, STUDENTS, AND

NONPROFITS TO FIND THE INFORMATION THEY NEED. IN THE

COMING MONTHS, WE WILL BE ADDING ADDITIONAL FEATURES

MAKING IT EVEN EASIER TO MAKE DONOR RECOMMENDATIONS,

APPLY FOR STUDENT AID AND GRANTS, AND LEARN ABOUT WHAT

IS HAPPENING AT THE FOUNDATION. BE SURE TO VISIT US AT

WWW.WSFOUNDATION.ORG.

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C O M M U N I T Y M AT T E R S [ 2 – 3 ]

THE FACE OF PHILANTHROPY has begun to change in

our country. There are new, fast-growing trends that are allow-

ing more people to become involved with charitable giving

and create impact in the places they care about most.

One of the newest trends is women’s funds; a chance

for women to join together in an engaging and

meaningful way and give back to their community.

By combining their financial resources and working

with others committed to the same cause, women

are able to make high-impact grants to improve

the lives of women and girls in their community.

There have been hundreds of women’s funds

established across the coun-

try and even internationally.

Two of the closest are in

Asheville at The Community

Foundation of Western Carolina

and in Charlotte at The

Foundation for the Carolinas. Combined, these two funds

are comprised of over 450 members, and over the past year

made grants totaling $476,000.

A group of diverse, local women are creating The

Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem. They are committed

to providing grants to institutions and initiatives that address

the ever changing needs of all women and girls in our

community and to building a community of women

philanthropists by raising awareness and educating

women and girls about the power of philanthropy.

All women and girls are invited to participate and

thus realize their power to make a difference in

our community.

Women may participate in the fund through

either individual or group membership. For an

individual membership,

women are asked to contribute

$1,200 per year for three con-

secutive years. For group mem-

bership, women may also form

a group of up to twelve women/

girls and who collectively contribute a total of $1,200 per year

for three years. Each individual member and collective group

member will annually receive one vote in determining the

organizations/programs to receive funding

from The Women’s Fund.

Contributions to The Women’s Fund can

be made with cash, stock, credit card or donor-

advised funds. For more information about how

to become involved with The Women’s Fund,

go to www.wsfoundation.org and click on

Leadership Initiatives or contact Keri Muuss at

The Winston-Salem Foundation, 336-725-2382

or [email protected].

The Women’s Fund of Winston-Salem Launches

“... a chance for womento join together in an engaging

and meaningful way and giveback to their community.”

SAVE THE DATEFIRST ANNUAL WOMEN’S FUND OF WINSTON-SALEM CELEBRATION

NOVEMBER 15

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: TRACY GARY WILL SPEAK ABOUT THE POWER OF

WOMEN’S PHILANTHROPY AND HOW IT IS TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES.

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THE WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION announced

that it has named Lisa P. Purcell as executive vice president.

The newly created position will oversee internal operations

of the Foundation. Purcell joins the Foundation with a long

history of successful leadership and the development of highly

effective teams.

Purcell is the former vice president of consumer marketing

of Sara Lee Underwear and Sleepwear. She has been a member

of the Winston-Salem community since 1993 when she joined

the Sara Lee Corporation and has held numerous senior man-

agement positions. Previously, she held various managing roles

with Pepsico. She received her M.B.A. from the University

of North Texas and a B.A. from the University of Georgia.

“The creation of the executive vice president position is an

important step in our current seven-year strategic plan,” noted

Scott Wierman, Foundation president. “The Foundation’s plan

steers us in the direction of continued community leadership

and asset growth. In order to accomplish these things, we real-

ized that we needed someone managing the internal day-to-day

operations so that I can focus on the Foundation’s engagement

in the larger community.”

While Purcell will focus her expertise on the internal oper-

ations of the Foundation, Wierman will focus his attention on

the Foundation’s external relationships. His time will be spent

moving forward the Foundation’s strategic plan in community

leadership, asset development, and board development.

SEVERAL HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FOUNDATION’SSEVEN-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN INCLUDE:

• Grow the Foundation’s assets to $400 million

• Grant $30 million annually, including $6 million

in competitive grants and $1 million in student aid

• Administer 1,500 funds

• Expand the Foundation’s leadership role in the

community

• Represent the community through diverse leadership,

donor composition, and grant recipients

• Create a charitable hub for philanthropic activity

in all forms

“Our strategic plan is an aggressive one, but one that we

feel is necessary for the community’s long-term health,” said

Wierman. “Having Lisa on staff will help move us forward

so that by 2012, we will have achieved our goals.”

Foundation Creates Executive Vice President Position

LISA PURCELL, EXECUTIVE

VICE PRESIDENT OF THE

WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION

FOUNDATION WELCOMESNEW DEVELOPMENTOFFICER

MARISA RAY JOINED THE

FOUNDATION STAFF IN AUGUST AS A

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER. SHE WILL

PARTICIPATE IN ALL ASPECTS OF

CARRYING OUT THE FOUNDATION’S

ASSET DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND

CULTIVATING RELATIONSHIPS WITH

PROSPECTIVE DONORS AND PROFES-

SIONAL ADVISORS. SHE WAS PREVI-

OUSLY EMPLOYED AT HIGH POINT

UNIVERSITY AS THE DIRECTOR OF

ALUMNI & PARENT RELATIONS.

RAY EARNED HER BACHELOR OF

ARTS DEGREE FROM FURMAN

UNIVERSITY AND A MASTER OF

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION WITH CON-

CENTRATION IN NONPROFIT

ORGANIZATIONS FROM HIGH POINT

UNIVERSITY. HER COMMUNITY

ACTIVITIES INCLUDE SERVING ON

THE BOARD OF CRIMESTOPPERS OF

HIGH POINT AND ASSISTING WITH

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY AT GREEN

STREET BAPTIST CHURCH WHERE

SHE ATTENDS WITH HER FAMILY.

SHE IS MARRIED TO KEVIN M. RAY,

WHO SERVES AS A DETECTIVE WITH

THE HIGH POINT POLICE

DEPARTMENT. THEY HAVE TWO

DAUGHTERS.

MARISA RAY, THE WINSTON-

SALEM FOUNDATION

DEVELOPMENT OFFICER

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C O M M U N I T Y M AT T E R S [ 4 – 5 ]

THE WINSTON-SALEM FOUNDATION has been

recognized for having organizational and financial practices

that are in accordance with the National Standards for the

U.S. Community Foundations. The Council on Foundations

(www.cof.org) and leaders of the community foundation field

created the National Standards in 2000 to aid community

foundations in establishing legal, ethical, and effective opera-

tional practices that would show the foundations’ transparency

and financial responsibility in light of the increased public

scrutiny of foundation practices.

“Adopting and adhering to high standards is the best way

we can demonstrate our ongoing commitment to maintaining

the trust of our donors and the entire community,” said Scott

Wierman, president of The Winston-Salem Foundation. “We

are committed to reaffirming the honesty and integrity that

are a hallmark of our Foundation.”

Intended both as a blueprint for internal organizational

development and as a tangible set of benchmarks for external

assessment of performance, the 43 National Standards address

six key areas of community foundation operations:

• Mission, Structure, and Governance, including standards

defining broad accountability, compensation, independ-

ence, fiduciary responsibility, and representation of the

community.

• Resource Development, including parameters for

administration of funds, disclosures to donors and

commitment to building long-term resources for

varied community issues and causes.

• Stewardship and Accountability, covering prudent

investment and management of funds, transparent

record-keeping, use of funds for their intended purpose,

annual audits, and public availability of financial infor-

mation, including standards related to due diligence

and community responsiveness.

• Grantmaking and Community Leadership, including

standards related to broad and open grantmaking pro-

grams, due diligence, and responsiveness to changing

community needs.

• Donor Relations, encompassing guidelines for inform-

ing, educating, and involving donors in responding to

community needs.

• Communications, including openness to public

scrutiny and frequent communication about

activities and finances.

In order to achieve Confirmation of Compliance with

the National Standards, a community foundation must under-

go an extensive review of their organizational and financial

policies and procedures. The review is performed by trained,

experienced community foundation practitioners.

U.S. community foundations serve tens of thousands

of donors and administer more than $31 billion in charitable

funds. Of the nearly 700 community foundations in the

United States, 500 have

pledged to comply with

the National Standards.

COUNCIL ON FOUNDATIONS RECOGNIZES THE FOUNDATION FORCOMPLIANCE WITH NATIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY STANDARDS

WINSTON-SALEM CAMPAIGN COORDINATING COMMITTEE

THE WINSTON-SALEM CAMPAIGN COORDINATING COMMITTEE

EXISTS TO COORDINATE THE SCHEDULING OF CAPITAL CAM-

PAIGNS OF $500,000 OR MORE CONDUCTED BY FORSYTH COUNTY

ORGANIZATIONS. THE CALENDAR SHOWS THE ORGANIZATION,

THE MONTH OF CAMPAIGN KICK-OFF, AND THE CAMPAIGN

AMOUNT. THIS CALENDAR CAN ALSO BE ACCESSED ON THE

FOUNDATION’S WEBSITE AT WWW.WSFOUNDATION.ORG UNDER

PUBLICATIONS AND RESOURCES/RELEVANT LINKS.

2006QUALITY EDUCATION ACADEMY JAN $1 MILLION

FAMILY SERVICES APR $3 MILLION

SCIWORKS OCT $3 MILLION

2007THE SALVATION ARMY JAN $3.5 MILLION

SAWTOOTH CENTER FOR VISUAL ART APR $2 MILLION

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE OF W-S SEPT $2.5 MILLION

2008TWIN CITY YOUTH SOCCER ASSOC. JAN $2.6 MILLION

HOSPITAL HOSPITALITY HOUSE APR $6 MILLION

TRIAD ACADEMY SEPT $2 MILLION

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KATY HARRIGER AND JONATHAN MILNER — It issaid that teaching is one of the world’s most respectable profes-

sions. Every day teachers must face the bureaucracy of adminis-

tration, the complexity of challenged learners, and the limited

amount of teaching time while managing to inject some fun

and excitement into their daily routines. Lucky for students,

there are those special, one-in-a-million teachers who go

beyond their academic call of duty. While science and math are

concrete subjects, a concept like social capital reaches into the

realm of the intangible and challenges students to think beyond

their books. Katy Harriger and Jonathan Milner challenge their

students every day to consider the impact of our trust-based

connections on society.

Katy and Jonathan don’t work together on a daily basis as a

college instructor and a high school teacher, respectively, but they

plant seeds in young social capitalists who go on to positively

impact their communities. Katy and Jonathan’s commitment

to teaching social capital as a

way to stimulate young minds

illustrates how one’s personal

values can extend into profes-

sional responsibilities in a way

that benefits community.

Though they never con-

sulted one another about

teaching techniques and cur-

riculum, both teach from the

text Bowling Alone, authored

by social capital guru Dr.

Robert Putnam.

Katy and Jonathan not only teach the concepts of social

capital and the power of expanding your social circle beyond

those like you, they also “walk the talk” as models to their stu-

dents. Jonathan was a recipient of a teaching grant that The

Winston-Salem Foundation administers that allowed him to

accompany some of his Career Center students to Kenya and

explore a culture unlike ours in the United States. Katy’s affilia-

tion with a community education advocacy group in Winston-

Salem expanded her passion, beyond her Wake Forest class-

room, for bridging the education gap between white students

and students of color.

Through their civic leadership, Katy and Jonathan send

advocates out into communities to spread the word about

social capital, and to build it along the way. Katy and Jonathan

were nominated by Libby Booke.

PATRICIA GARDEA — The rapidly changing demographics

of our community have prompted many to contribute to build-

ing resources for emerging populations. An even more difficult

challenge is to connect those resources with those who seek

resources.

Patricia Gardea builds social capital by working to

strengthen trust in the community. As an advocate for the

growing Latino community, Patricia connects organizations

such as the Hispanic League of the Piedmont Triad to other

non-Hispanic organizations in an effort to bridge cultures, cre-

ate partnerships, and build trust.

By day, Patricia works as out-

reach coordinator at the Children’s

Museum of Winston-Salem. Many

of her co-workers would say that

she frequently goes beyond her

appointed duties to ensure that

their offerings, programs, and

exhibits expose the visitors to a

variety of cultures. “The museum

sponsored a Hmong exhibit and

Pat went far above her job respon-

sibilities as a coordinator to

increase her awareness of Hmong communities so that she was

able to share their history with visitors,” wrote Patricia’s ECHO

Award nominator.

Outside of work, Patricia spends her free time serving as a

volunteer who truly cares about equity and achievement within

underserved populations.

It sometimes can be risky to step outside of your culture,

or community, and invite others to a common table, for a com-

mon good; but our community is fortunate to have people like

(FROM LEFT TO RIGHT) SCOTT WIERMAN, DEBORAH WOOLARD,

LYNDON BRAY, KATY HARRIGER, JONATHAN MILNER, PATRICIA

GARDEA, JIM LAMBIE

2006 ECHO Award WinnersAT THE FOUNDATION’S COMMUNITY MEETING IN MAY, THE FOUNDATION AND ECHO COUNCIL PRESENTED THE 2006 ECHO AWARDS. THESE INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS WERE RECOGNIZED FOR ACTIVELY BUILDING SOCIAL CAPITAL IN OUR COMMUNITY. EACH RECEIVED A $1,000 GRANT FOR THE NONPROFIT OF THEIR CHOICE.

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C O M M U N I T Y M AT T E R S [ 6 – 7 ]

Patricia who take that risk in hopes of building a com-

munity that is good for everyone. She was nominated

by Charlene Davis.

LYNDON BRAY — The giving of time, talent, and treasures

is the modern definition of philanthropy. Lyndon Bray’s above-

average volunteer service and community investment in all

these areas earns him the title of philanthropist.

Lyndon’s commitment to

building social capital is a demon-

stration of active philanthropy. He

vigorously gives his time, talents,

and money to causes he is pas-

sionate about, committing to a

dimension of social capital our

community ranks high in —

giving, and increasing another

dimension of social capital —

volunteering.

Lyndon volunteers at the

Community Care Center, helping

those without medical insurance receive quality health care.

He is also a board member of Partners for Homeownership,

an organization that helps provide affordable housing. He also

works with Winston-Salem Youth Arts Institute to involve dis-

enfranchised youth in expressing themselves. Lyndon goes out

of his way to form meaningful relationships with those he

helps to serve and encourages other volunteers to do so as well.

Lyndon subscribes to the notion that if you teach a man

to fish, rather than giving him a fish, he’ll eat for life. Many

who know him would not describe his acts of philanthropy as

charity; rather, he empowers those who seek resources to help

meet their own needs.

Not only is Lyndon a philanthropist, in modern terms,

he embodies the traditional definition of philanthropist as

well: one who loves humankind. Lyndon was nominated by

Sharee Fowler and Stephanie Abdon.

HOST HOMES TEEN COUNCIL — It is refreshing when

a group of students, with no regard to their differences, can

come together for a worthy cause — the community. This is

exactly what a group of teens has done through their member-

ship in a teen council.

The Host Homes Teen Council is a multi-racial, multi-

ethnic group, with members from every Forsyth County high

school. They work to build bridging social capital within their

diverse group and engage in service activities throughout the

community. The group of 23 students has volunteered at AIDS

Care Service, the Ronald McDonald House, Horizons

Residential Care, Brenner’s Children’s Hospital, and other

organizations. They engage in at least one community-service

project per month, and the youth plan and execute all aspects

of each project.

It’s uncommon for students who don’t share a school

to share such enriching experiences

that benefit the community. The

trusting and cooperative relation-

ships among the members of the

teen council are an example of what

we hope for in our future leaders.

Their civic leadership in the

community makes them excellent

role models for their high school

peers and other young adults. Host

Homes Teen Council was nominat-

ed by Mable Stevenson.

DEBORAH WOOLARD — In our society, differences can

sometimes be viewed as deficiencies. Those whose differences

take shape as physical and mental disabilities often endure

discrimination, hatred, and even indifference. It takes a strong-

willed advocate to successfully organize the uplifting of a com-

munity’s special needs population.

Deborah Woolard’s dedication to working on behalf of

those with disabilities has resulted in several programs and

resources for the community. One notable resource is a social

club for teenagers with disabilities. Through this club,

Deborah has provided an opportunity for these teens to build

bonding social capital and to socialize informally. Youth who

are often forgotten or ignored enjoy some of the same social

interactions provided to their non-disabled peers.

In 2005, Deborah connected various organizations that

support the disabled community to provide resources for a

monthly gathering for parents. That gathering has evolved into

a program model for supporting parents of disabled children,

enabling them to build their own social capital.

As the parent of a son with Down syndrome, Deborah

wanted there to be fewer obstacles for other parents who

attempted to navigate the system. She has been able to seek

solutions not just for her and her family, but for the greater

good of her community. Deborah was nominated by

Bill Donohue.

HOST HOMES TEEN COUNCIL MEMBERS ARE CONGRAT-

ULATED BY FOUNDATION PRESIDENT SCOTT WIERMAN

AND FOUNDATION COMMITTEE CHAIR JIM LAMBIE

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PAIDWinston-Salem, NC

Permit No. 406

ESTABLISHED IN 1996 to honor

William H. and Lena M. Petree, the

scholarship provides funding in various

amounts for tuition and fees for four con-

secutive years. The scholarship is awarded

to graduating, high school seniors who

have demonstrated academic progress in

high school and have a minimum

unweighted GSP of 3.5. Students must

also have demonstrated willingness for

self-help, leadership, school services, and

community service during high school.

2006 RECIPIENTS

ELISA NICOLE GREENWOOD

REYNOLDS HIGH SCHOOL

INTENDED MAJOR: JOURNALISM

CHRISTINA GRACE HELMS

EAST FORSYTH HIGH SCHOOL

INTENDED MAJOR: BIOSTATISTICS

SAMANTHA LEE QUAVE

NORTH FORSYTH HIGH SCHOOL

INTENDED MAJOR: THEOLOGY

CHRISTINE ELIZABETH TRETHAWAY

REYNOLDS HIGH SCHOOL

INTENDED MAJOR: PRE-LAW

JOHN WALLACE WREGE

MT. TABOR HIGH SCHOOL

INTENDED MAJOR: BUSINESS

FORSYTH COUNTY STUDENTS RECEIVE WILLIAM H. AND LENA M. PETREE SCHOLARSHIPS