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VGCC Advisory Committees hold annual meetings
Citizens from Vance, Granville, Franklin and Warren counties came together at the Main Campus of Vance-Granville Community College on Oct. 25 as the college’s advisory committees held their annual meetings.
VGCC’s 38 advisory committees are made up of people from the communities served by the college who have worked in the fields for which the college offers training. Committees advise not only curriculum and continuing education programs, but also VGCC’s South, Franklin and Warren campuses, the Small Business Center and other departments. Many committee members are VGCC alumni. Each fall, these committees meet on campus with the heads of the programs they advise.
At the Oct. 25 meetings, VGCC faculty and staff communicated with advisory committee members about new developments in the academic programs, about how to tailor classes and training to meet employment needs, and about changes in the workplace. Committee members made suggestions on what the college should be doing to enhance or adapt instruction.
Holding its first meeting was the advisory committee for one of VGCC’s newest degree programs, Histotechnology. Sheila Deloney, a certified histotechnologist and assistant administrative director for anatomic pathology and autopsy services at UNC Health Care in Chapel Hill, was elected as the committee’s first chair. Dr. Dianne Dookhan, a pathologist who works at Maria Parham Medical Center in Henderson, among other facilities, was elected vice chair.
Students in VGCC’s Culinary Arts program prepared a reception in the Civic Center, preceding the meetings. The menu included Dijon crusted pork loin, seasonal vegetable succotash, polenta with a mushroom cream sauce, beef roulade filled with peppers, spinach, carrots and provolone cheese, herb roasted red potatoes, various pasta selections and assorted desserts.
In remarks during the reception, Dr. Stelfanie Williams, the president of VGCC, thanked the advisory committee members for serving and supporting the college. “Our Advisory Committees are important to us, because they connect the college with our communities, meet the needs of our local employers, and maintain bonds with our alumni,” President Williams told the attendees. “Your input, your leadership, and your advocacy strengthen our academic programs.”
American Cancer Society to hold local Meet and Greet
American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Vance County to Hold Community Meet & Greet Event on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at Maria Parham Medical Center
WHAT: Cancer survivors, caregivers, volunteers, and community leaders will gather to host a meet and greet event for the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Vance County. Guests will hear how the community has benefited from funds raised, honor cancer survivors, and network with area volunteers and community leaders. Event sponsors will be recognized for their support of the American Cancer Society at this meet and greet event. Also, the new 2017 website is now available for teams and individuals to register now for next year’s Relay For Life event at www.relayforlife.org/vancenc.
WHEN: Thursday, November 10, 2016 6 PM
WHERE: The Auditorium at Maria Parham Medical Center 556 Ruin Creek Road, Henderson, NC 27536
HOW: Please RSVP by calling Jon Charest at 919-334-5242 or emailing Jon.Charest@cancer.org.
BACKGROUND: The Relay For Life movement unites communities across the globe to celebrate people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and take action to finish the fight once and for all. Relay For Life events are community gatherings where teams and individuals camp out at a school, park, or fairground and take turns walking or running around a track or path. Individuals and teams raise funds and awareness to help the American Cancer Society save more lives from cancer.
CONTACT: Jon Charest 919-334-5242 Jon.Charest@cancer.org
Employers connect with students at VGCC Manufacturing Day
Vance-Granville Community College held a “Manufacturing Day” celebration on Friday, Oct. 7, in the Civic Center on the college’s Main Campus in Vance County. An estimated 275 middle and high school students from Franklin, Granville, Vance and Warren counties attended, along with VGCC students and other members of the community. They learned about how manufacturing has changed, local career possibilities in the field and options for education and training related to careers in the industry. The event was one of many Manufacturing Day celebrations held across the country that day.
Participating employers included Altec of Creedmoor, Asteelflash of Raleigh, Delhaize America/Food Lion Distribution Center of Butner, Dill Air Controls Products of Oxford, Eaton of Youngsville, Glen Raven of Norlina, Ideal Fastener of Oxford, Mars Petcare of Henderson, Novozymes of Franklinton, Plastic Ingenuity of Oxford, Revlon of Oxford, Shalag of Oxford, Staffmark of Henderson, Stay Online of Creedmoor, Sunrock of Butner, Superior Tooling of Wake Forest, TFS of Wake Forest and Universal Forest Products of Franklinton.
VGCC technical programs were also represented, including Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration Technology, Automotive Systems Technology, Bioprocess Technology, Electronics Engineering Technology, Mechatronics Engineering Technology and Welding Technology.
Attendees also learned about the North Carolina Triangle Apprenticeship Program (NCTAP), which partners with colleges like VGCC and employers to prepare a skilled workforce. During lunch, Robbie Earnhardt, owner of Superior Tooling, discussed NCTAP with representatives of the other companies in attendance. “I wouldn’t be where I am today without the apprenticeship I had,” Earnhardt said. An alternative to the traditional four-year college degree, the program takes a student from high school through a two-year community college program like Mechatronics Engineering Technology, with the guarantee of a job at the completion of the program. “We need more local industry partners in NCTAP,” Earnhardt said, noting that Dill Air Controls Products has already joined. “Many industries have trouble finding skilled workers. This can help.”
The Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) grant program at VGCC organized Manufacturing Day, with support from the Advanced Manufacturing Skills Training Alliance (AMSTA), a partnership of VGCC and local K-12 school systems. With the help of the $1.75 million TAACCCT grant, the largest single competitive grant in VGCC history, the college has developed and enhanced innovative training programs for advanced manufacturing careers. The TAACCCT grants are part of a nearly $2 billion initiative of the U.S. Department of Labor to expand targeted training programs for unemployed workers, especially those impacted by foreign trade. For more information on TAACCCT, call (252) 738-3342.
WRAL TV’s Bill Leslie to Perform at McGregor Hall
Take a journey through North Carolina, as well as places like Scotland and beyond, with long-time WRAL News Anchor Bill Leslie. This award-winning North Carolina journalist is also an internationally acclaimed musician, singer and composer who performs across the globe with his group Bill Leslie & Lorica.
This five-member ensemble showcase a blend of Celtic, Folk and New Age music that includes albums that have topped World Music charts in the U.S and abroad. His most recent recording “Scotland: Grace of the Wild” was named World Radio Album of the Year in 2013.
Bill Leslie & Lorica’s soothing musical configurations include the guitar, Celtic whistle, violin, flute, piano, percussion and vocals. Bill seems to transport his audience into his music, inviting you to travel with him as he explores various melodies that often describe his journeys through his beloved home state such as his hikes among the ancient pines of North Carolina’s Linville Gorge.
Mayor Eddie Ellington calls for special meeting
Mayor Ellington has requested a Special Called Meeting of the Henderson City Council for Friday, October 28, 2016 at 12:00 noon. The purpose of this meeting is to consider a wastewater agreement relating to the ongoing construction project and approving a Kerr Lake Regional Water repair relative to the generator wiring to the raw water pump station.
This meeting will be held in Council Chambers at City Hall, 134 Rose Avenue, Henderson, NC.
The public is welcome to attend.
City of Henderson’s Holiday Sanitation Schedule
Public Notice
Sanitation Reminders
The City of Henderson Public Services Department Sanitation Division will follow the schedule below for holidays during the month of November & December
Friday, Veterans Day, November 11, 2016
Garbage collection by Waste Industries will run its normal schedule
Brush by the City will run its normal schedule
No recycling this week
Sanitation-Brush and Recycling by the City
November-24th Thanksgiving Day-collection will be Wednesday November 23rd
November-25th Friday route will run its normal schedule
No recycling this week
December-26th Monday’s normal route will be collected Tuesday December 27th
Garbage Collection-Waste Industries
November-24th Thanksgiving Day-collection will be Friday November 25th
November-25th Friday’s normal route will be collected on Saturday November 26th
Since Christmas is on a Sunday, garbage collection will run its normal schedule
Loose leaf collection started the week of October 24th, 2016 on a limited basis and is increasing as needed as the accumulation of leaves become heavier. Loose leaves should be placed in rows or piles at the roadside. Leaves shall not be placed in the gutter or street area or in an open ditch. Loose leaves must be leaves only and not contain any broken glass, rocks, large sticks or other debris that could cause severe damage to the leaf collection equipment.
Please visit https://ci.henderson.nc.us and search Municode for a copy of the Sanitation Code.
Any questions should be directed to Jeanetta Lyons or Andy Perkinson at 252-431-6115.
Community Voices Session I
The Community Voices Program kick-off took place last week and was a great start to what we hope will be something wonderful for Henderson/Vance County–citizens working together to build a strong community.
Co-sponsored by NC Agricultural & Technical State University in Greensboro, and Vance County Cooperative Extension, the training sessions already have members of our community who are trained to ready to serve as facilitators for this program. And there is no cost to participate.
Even if you missed the kick-off, please come to Session I which will be held on Thursday, October 27, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Vance County Regional Farmers Market located at 210 Southpark Drive (off Beckford Drive) in Henderson.
Please call 252-438-8188 to sign up to attend next week’s session so we may have adequate supplies ready for you. Also, please feel free to promote this to someone in your community who might like to participate.
This training series is designed for:
- People who want to be trained for help others to discuss critical community issues.
- People who want to create a shared vision for their community’s future.
- People who are interested in learning good listening and communication skills.
- People who are willing to volunteer their time to implement a community action plan in support of this community effort.
Sessions may be scheduled different days of the week to accommodate the participants’ schedules and the holidays. Following is a list of the training topics to be discussed:
- Session I – Creating a Shared Vision of Community’s Future
- Session II – Connection Our Vision to Community Strength & Resources
- Session III – Communicating a a Group to Reach Our Vision & Making Shared Decisions as a Group
- Session IV – Learning to Solve Our Community Problems, Step by Step & Selecting Community Problems from our Vision
- Session V – Seeking More Information About Our Problems & Determining Solutions for Our Problems
- Session VI – Determining Solutions to Our Community Problems
- Session VII – Making a Shared Community Action Plan & Planning to Continue Our Work
- Action Forum & Graduation