Chapter members attend leadership conference

Ten members from the Graduate Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. recently attended the Leadership Conference in Chicago, Ill. on July 15- 18.

Lillian L. Morgan, president of Delta Xi Omega and Sh’Myra L. Moore, vice-president, were accompanied by Carolyn P. Holt, Fonda W. Kirk, Vivian Ray, Kathryn Mouland, L. Sh’Rae Moore, Lovetta Ealy Moore, Stephanie N. Morgan and Sarah S. Lightner.

During the convention, members attended workshops on protocol, rituals, strategic planning, cpr and small business ownership. Members also toured the corporate office on South Stony Island Avenue. In addition to the workshops, those in attendance participated in community service projects, museum tours and a back to school park party.

 

Kneeling Gardeners 

The Kneeling Gardeners met on Aug. 24 at Trinity United Methodist Church in Kannapolis for the regular monthly meeting. Due to the cancellation of the May speaker and the June trip to Karriker’s Daylilies Farm, due to the excessive heat and vacations in July, the group was glad to get back together for a planning session for 2016.

The meeting was presided over by president Chris Wielandt. Janelle Murray had devotions, and treasurer Judy Coggins reported on funds raised at the plant sale.

Members are encouraged to submit photographs from their gardens to be used on the 2016 note cards and are to bring them to the September meeting. October will be the election of 2016 officers. Refreshments were provided by Earl and Shirley Gray and Lonnie and Judy Coggins.

The program for Sept. 28 will be “Wildlife Back Yards” with Glenda Steele. Anyone interested in gardening is invited to attend.

 

Milas Frank Cauble family reunion 

The 55th Annual Milas Frank Cauble family reunion will be held Sunday, Sept. 20, at Union Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall, starting at noon with a covered dish lunch at 1 p.m. Bring a covered dish lunch and your family. A short business meeting will be held after lunch.

The annual Cauble Family Golf Tournament will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19, at Corbin Hills Golf Club. Registration starts at 8:15 a.m. and tee off is at 9 a.m. Contact Steve Cauble for more information

 

Panel discussion/gallery walk

Center for Faith & the Arts will host a panel discussion/gallery walk reception as a culminating event of the three-session workshop that is being held at CFA, titled, “Educating, Engaging and Empowering the Village.”

The event is Sept. 22 at 6:30 p.m., on the subject of the importance of counternarratives. Center for Faith & the Arts is located at 207 W. Harrison St. Call 704-647-0999 or visit www.faithart.org for details.

 

Prevent Child Abuse Rowan hosts events

 Superhero ½-Mile Fun Run for Kids — 10 a.m.-noon Sept. 19: Trolley Barn, 125 E. Liberty St.

Kids, come out dressed as your favorite superhero and run faster than a speeding bullet to raise awarenerss for child abuse prevention. Be sure to check out the fun games and have a delicious and healthy post-run snack. For more information, go to www.preventchildabuserowan.org

Inaugural Toss For Tots Cornhole Tournament and Food Truck Celebration — 5:30-10:30 p.m. Sept. 19: Trolley Barn, 125 E. Liberty St. Cornhole tournament benefitting Prevent Child Abuse Rowan and The Terrie Hess House Child Advocacy Center. Winning team will get $500 in gas cards. Food truck fare on site, a silent auction and live music by Divided by Four. Information and tickets at www.preventchild abuserowan.org

 

2016 United Way campaign team

Campaign chairman Penny Geer-Link announces her 2016 team: Michelle Patterson, Patterson Farm, Public Relations; Marcie Puckett, Freightliner, Training; Jeanie Moore, retired, Presidents Campaign; Shane Wolford, Bank of NC, Chairmen’s Campaign; Janet Spriggs, RCCC, Industrial I; John Struzick, Innospec, Industrial 2; Shelia Igo, Greystone Salon, Commercial 1;

Nancy Wyrick, F&M Bank, Commercial 2; Heather Crawford, Wells Fargo, Commercial 3; Aaron Church, Rowan County, and Lane Bailey, City of Salisbury, Public Employees; Carol Ann Houpe and Henry Diggs, RSS, Education; Martha Bostian, Community Business; Greg Dunn, retired, Special Gifts;

Karen Alexander, KKA Architecture, Professionals; Denise Hallett, Vulcan, SWAT/CEO Cultivation; Greg Alcorn, GCS, Leadership Giving.