Sunday, January 31, 2010
Wyndham Championship is a proud sponsor of The International Civil Rights Center and Museum
The Wyndham Championship, the tournament is proud to support
The International Civil Rights Center and Museum
www.sitinmovement.org/
Over 45 years ago, four young students from North Carolina A&T State University sat down at the "whites only" lunch counter in the F. W. Woolworth's store on Elm Street in Greensboro - and started a nationwide trend of sit-ins. Their action was meant to draw attention to the challenges that African Americans faced in gaining equality in everyday life. The International Civil Rights Center and Museum is dedicated to the memory of not only those young men who started a national phenomenon and played an integral role in the civil rights struggle of the 1960s, but is also the time in our history. The museum will provide future generations with an opportunity to learn about a tumultuous time in our nation's history - at one of the pivotal places of the civil rights movement.
The International Civil Rights Center and Museum
www.sitinmovement.org/
Over 45 years ago, four young students from North Carolina A&T State University sat down at the "whites only" lunch counter in the F. W. Woolworth's store on Elm Street in Greensboro - and started a nationwide trend of sit-ins. Their action was meant to draw attention to the challenges that African Americans faced in gaining equality in everyday life. The International Civil Rights Center and Museum is dedicated to the memory of not only those young men who started a national phenomenon and played an integral role in the civil rights struggle of the 1960s, but is also the time in our history. The museum will provide future generations with an opportunity to learn about a tumultuous time in our nation's history - at one of the pivotal places of the civil rights movement.
Carl Pettersson
Carl Pettersson – Last year, former North Carolina State golfer and North Carolina resident Carl Pettersson topped Scott McCarron by two strokes to claim his 3rd career PGA TOUR win. Pettersson moved from Sweden to Greensboro during high school and graduated from Grimsley High, located seven miles from Sedgefield Country Club, site of the tournament.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Note from Judy Revels
I have found our next project to participate in as a group and I hope that you all will join me. Barbara Mackay Vinson is a personal friend of mine but you all probably remember her from the Jaycees/GGCC sponsorships of the Bob Mackay Foundation golf tournament which benefits cancer research. The GGO has been sponsoring her for years!
Barbara is a fantastic go-getter who has been single-handedly running this golf tournament each year with her son and (new) husband. She has asked for my help and if there are others who would like to be involved. I thought of you all and how great it used to be when we all were able to run around in golf shoes with hammers. It's been too long! Here's a little about the organization and you can also check them out on facebook. Please let me know if you are interested in some capacity and we'll get together with Barbara for some fun planning. I have just copied the information from an email she sent to me so I know it doesn't all make sense. She is having a planning meeting next Friday at her home but I wanted to talk to you all before inviting ourselves to join her. Let me know what you think when you can. I think it sounds like a blast! Feel free to share!
Judy
Barbara is a fantastic go-getter who has been single-handedly running this golf tournament each year with her son and (new) husband. She has asked for my help and if there are others who would like to be involved. I thought of you all and how great it used to be when we all were able to run around in golf shoes with hammers. It's been too long! Here's a little about the organization and you can also check them out on facebook. Please let me know if you are interested in some capacity and we'll get together with Barbara for some fun planning. I have just copied the information from an email she sent to me so I know it doesn't all make sense. She is having a planning meeting next Friday at her home but I wanted to talk to you all before inviting ourselves to join her. Let me know what you think when you can. I think it sounds like a blast! Feel free to share!
Judy
Friday, January 29, 2010
What's on ebay? 1975 GGO Decanter
"Up for auction is this EMPTY 1975 GGO Greater Greensboro Greater Open Golf Tournament Liquor Decanter. This piece measures 10 5/8" tall X 3 3/4" X 3 3/4" at the base. Bottom is marked, Heritage China 1975 S.N-57 EzraBrooks Liquor Bottle 185. There are no chips,cracks or repairs....Nice piece for your collection!...Please email questions prior to bidding...No Reserve!"
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
David Williams
David Williams, 69, died early Monday, January 18, 2010 at his residence. He was founder of Williams, Overman, Pierce CPA firm with offices in Greensboro and Raleigh.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 21, 2010 at First Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
A native of Rocky Mount, N.C., Mr. Williams was born on December 25, 1940. David graduated and received his BBA degree from Wake Forest College. He initially practiced accounting with Peat Marwick and Mitchell CPA firm in Greensboro. Shortly thereafter establishing his own CPA firm.
Mr. Williams was an active member of the CPA Profession including President of the North Carolina Association of CPAs.
During 1974 David served as the General Chairman of the Greater Greensboro Open Golf Tournament. He was a member of the Green Coat Club and the Jaycee Old Timers serving in many leadership positions. Mr. Williams was actively involved in the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, Greensboro Kiwanis Club, and is a member of First Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Williams was honored to serve on the Advisors Council for the Wake Forest School of Business and Accountancy.
Mr. Williams is survived by his wife, Nancy Coggins Williams, of the home; one son Dr. Brian Williams D.D.S. of Charlotte, N.C.; brother Dr. Ben Williams and sister-in-law Pat Williams of Burlington; sister Sarah Williams of Rocky Mount; sister-in-law Rachel Williams of Rocky Mount; and his loving nieces and nephews, his very special Swedish daughter Karin Samengard Boberg of Stockholm, Sweden; and his beloved dog "Murphy".
David was preceded in death by his father, Benjamin David Williams, mother Lettie Dawes Williams, and brother Orville Williams all of Rocky Mount, N.C.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church 617 N. Elm St., Greensboro, N.C. 27401 or the Salvation Army at 1311 S. Eugene St., Greensboro, N.C. 27403 or to donors choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.forbisand dick.com.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, January 21, 2010 at First Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery.
A native of Rocky Mount, N.C., Mr. Williams was born on December 25, 1940. David graduated and received his BBA degree from Wake Forest College. He initially practiced accounting with Peat Marwick and Mitchell CPA firm in Greensboro. Shortly thereafter establishing his own CPA firm.
Mr. Williams was an active member of the CPA Profession including President of the North Carolina Association of CPAs.
During 1974 David served as the General Chairman of the Greater Greensboro Open Golf Tournament. He was a member of the Green Coat Club and the Jaycee Old Timers serving in many leadership positions. Mr. Williams was actively involved in the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce, Greensboro Kiwanis Club, and is a member of First Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Williams was honored to serve on the Advisors Council for the Wake Forest School of Business and Accountancy.
Mr. Williams is survived by his wife, Nancy Coggins Williams, of the home; one son Dr. Brian Williams D.D.S. of Charlotte, N.C.; brother Dr. Ben Williams and sister-in-law Pat Williams of Burlington; sister Sarah Williams of Rocky Mount; sister-in-law Rachel Williams of Rocky Mount; and his loving nieces and nephews, his very special Swedish daughter Karin Samengard Boberg of Stockholm, Sweden; and his beloved dog "Murphy".
David was preceded in death by his father, Benjamin David Williams, mother Lettie Dawes Williams, and brother Orville Williams all of Rocky Mount, N.C.
Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church 617 N. Elm St., Greensboro, N.C. 27401 or the Salvation Army at 1311 S. Eugene St., Greensboro, N.C. 27403 or to donors choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.forbisand dick.com.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
What's on ebay? 1998 GGCC Money Clip
"1998 GREATER GREENSBORO CHRYSLER CLASSIC 60TH ANNIVERSARY GOLF MONEY CLIP!!! PEWTER IN COLOR AND EXCELLENT CONDITION!"
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