June Newsletter - Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce
June Newsletter - Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce
June Newsletter - Greater Mount Airy Chamber of Commerce
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P A G E 2 1<br />
Greetings!<br />
The Golden LEAF Foundation has scheduled a second round <strong>of</strong> outreach sessions throughout North Carolina to provide<br />
more potential applicants with information about the new Open Grants Program process and priorities. The Foundation<br />
will begin accepting proposals for the Open Grants Program starting July 1, 2009.<br />
Nonpr<strong>of</strong>it organizations and governmental entities are eligible for consideration <strong>of</strong> Golden LEAF grants. Prospective<br />
applicants are encouraged to review funding priorities and guidelines for the Open Grants Program posted on the<br />
Foundation’s Web site.<br />
Best,<br />
Jenny Tinklepaugh<br />
Program/Communications Officer<br />
jtinklepaugh@goldenleaf.org<br />
www.goldenleaf.org<br />
North Star Academy Honors Sponsors<br />
CK TECHNOLOGIES, LOWES HARDWARE AND WALMART have supported the Academy through<br />
monetary donations, their time, cookouts, t-shirts, and field trips. Representatives from the companies<br />
were honored by the North Star Academy for their company’s efforts. James Bell, senior materials specialist,<br />
and Carol Colna, human resources manager accepted the plaque for CK Technologies. Bryan Turney<br />
received the plaque for Lowes Hardware. Karrah Dunn accepted the plaque for Walmart. David<br />
Hayes, career development coordinator at North Surry High School said the sponsors provided opportunities<br />
to broaden the students horizons through visits to the companies finding out first-hand what is needed<br />
in the workplace.<br />
CK Technologies was there to present awards for an art contest. Participating students submitted a healthcare<br />
logo. The winning logo, by Jenna Upchurch, will be featured on Company Wellness information.<br />
Jenna also was awarded $100.