WDI Newsletter 4.08 v4.qxd - Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
WDI Newsletter 4.08 v4.qxd - Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
WDI Newsletter 4.08 v4.qxd - Washington Duke Inn & Golf Club
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Greetings!<br />
<strong>Inn</strong>Gaged with Our Community<br />
Leaders in Literacy Breakfast<br />
On February 8, 2008, the Durham Literacy Center (DLC) hosted its Leaders in Literacy<br />
Breakfast in the <strong>Inn</strong>’s exquisite Presidents Ballroom. The 200-guest event celebrated the<br />
organization’s achievements, the progress of its students and enhanced its visibility. Audience<br />
members included students, tutors, board members, partner organizations and community<br />
leaders committed to eradicating literacy in the greater Durham area. “The event was<br />
spectacular,” says Susan Springer, president of the DLC Board of Directors. “The <strong>Inn</strong> was<br />
absolutely beautiful and the staff was accommodating in every way imaginable.” Susan<br />
made special mention of Matthew Laurance, the <strong>Inn</strong>’s Director of Community Relations.<br />
“He walked us through the entire event. He even coached our student-speakers on their<br />
presentations. Neither he nor the <strong>Inn</strong> could have been more extraordinary.”<br />
Read the Facts about Durham:<br />
■ 12,000 adults are functionally illiterate, unable to read street signs or other simple words<br />
■ 1 in 4 adults do not have a high school diploma<br />
■ Adults without a high school diploma earn 42% less than adults with a diploma<br />
Each year, the DLC works with 300+ teens and adults from around the<br />
world. These students have basic literacy needs or want to earn their<br />
high school graduate equivalency diplomas. To find out more about,<br />
donate to or volunteer with the DLC, visit www.durhamliteracy.org.<br />
Spring Calendar<br />
May<br />
9-11 Fri-Sun <strong>Duke</strong> Graduation<br />
Weekend<br />
11 Sunday Mother’s Day<br />
June<br />
15 Sunday Father’s Day<br />
For more information or to make<br />
reservations, call 919.490.0999.<br />
At the <strong>Washington</strong> <strong>Duke</strong> <strong>Inn</strong> & <strong>Golf</strong><br />
<strong>Club</strong> we do our part in securing a<br />
better future for our guests and our<br />
community. Each<br />
day, we provide<br />
our guests with<br />
the utmost in<br />
service and<br />
hospitality.<br />
Throughout the<br />
year, we give back to the community<br />
in which we live and work. And now,<br />
our definition of service is being<br />
expanded as we seek to be better<br />
stewards of our environment. We<br />
believe our traditions of impeccable<br />
guest service and hospitality will only<br />
be enhanced by the steps we’re taking<br />
to make the <strong>Inn</strong> a “greener” place<br />
to be. We hope you find our efforts<br />
just one more reason to make the<br />
<strong>Washington</strong> <strong>Duke</strong> <strong>Inn</strong> & <strong>Golf</strong> <strong>Club</strong>,<br />
with our award-winning Fairview<br />
Dining Room, your hotel, restaurant<br />
and conference center of choice!<br />
Best regards,<br />
Randy Kolls, General Manager<br />
P.S. We value your input! If you have<br />
ideas on how we can improve the<br />
guest experience at the <strong>Washington</strong><br />
<strong>Duke</strong> <strong>Inn</strong> & <strong>Golf</strong> <strong>Club</strong>, let us know.<br />
We have two convenient methods to<br />
choose from, a guest comment survey<br />
e-mailed to you after your stay or a<br />
paper copy you may pick up throughout<br />
the hotel. We look forward to<br />
hearing from you soon!