Cougar Bytes for December 15, 2012
December 15, 2012
Volume V, Number 12
Visit www.cccc.edu for
more news.
« Get Previous Issues
The next issue of COUGAR BYTES will come out on Friday, January 18, 2013.
IN THIS ISSUE:
- WOW! WHAT A TEAM!
- WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC
- PERSONNEL NOTES
- CCCC-BAY
WOW! WHAT A TEAM!
Community Enjoys First CCCC Tree Lighting, Santa Visit
CCCC and the community enjoyed the first annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa visit held on the Lee County Campus, Thursday, December 6, 2012. From the Deep River Fire Truck to the Southern Lee Marching Band to the reading of 'T'was the Night Before Christmas' by CCCC trustee, Julian Philpott, the first annual event was a big hit! The children that came out with their parents seemed to have a great time, and we look forward to next year's event.
Charlie and friends at the first annual Christmas Tree Lighting and Santa visit.
CCCC Trustee, Julian Philpott, reading 'T'was the Night Before Christmas'.
CCCC Christmas Tree Lighting 2012
Santa with the Cerna family.
The Southern Lee Marching Band led the way for Santa.
Santa visits for first CCCC Tree Lighting.
WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC
2013 Distinguished Alumni Award
Nominations for the CCCC Distinguished Alumni Award are open! It is time to recognize CCCC alumni who have supported and shown commitment to the College and the community. Nominations will be accepted through February 28, 2013.
To nominate an alumni, simply fill out the packet found on www.cccc.edu/alumni. If you have questions, please send an email to alumni@cccc.edu.
Thank you!
December 17th Professional Development Registration
Professional development will be on Monday, December 17th. We are excited to have a variety of options available for faculty and staff.
Red Clay Review
The 2012 edition of Red Clay Review will be available starting Friday, December 14. This year's literary magazine revolves around the theme of time and features poetry, prose, and artwork from members of CCCC and the community. An event will be held in January for readings and recognition of contest winners.
Entries for the 2013 issue are now being accepted. The theme for 2013's edition is food. Contributors can submit prose up to 1500 words, up to three poems of maximum 80 lines each, and/or three original images. Submissions must be made electronically.
For copies of the Review or more information, please contact Summerlin Page at rcr@cccc.edu or 919-718-7270.
CCCCAEOP Scholarship Recipients
Three students in the LPN program at the CCCC Harnett Campus received three of the four scholarships awarded this year by CCCCAEOP. Polly Bouldin, Scholarship Committee chair, took the recipients to lunch on Tuesday, November 21, 2012. Congratulations to these ladies for setting higher educational goals.
From left to right: Tara Davis, Polly Bouldin, Scholarship Committee chair, Traci Collins and Ashley Snipes. Not pictured is Abby Thomas, Paralegal student, Lee County Campus.
CCCCAEOP Silent Auction
The CCCCAEOP held its annual Silent Auction on Wednesday December 5, 2012. A large array of gifts, food and other items were available for bids. Proceeds from the auction fund CCCCAEOP sponsored scholarships. Gifts and items were generously donated from EOP members and friends.
CCCCAEOP celebrated its 30th Anniversary this year with a cake used at the Silent Auction with the other refreshments.
On behalf of the CCCCAEOP, thanks to all who donated time, food, auction items, and participated in the purchase of items for our scholarship fund!
CCCCAEOP celebrated its 30th Anniversary this year with a cake used at the Silent Auction with the other refreshments.
News From the Foundation Office
Cindy Smith (CCCC Medical Programs Coordinator), Barbara Jones (Vice President of PAHI), Perry Harrison (Foundation and PAHI board member), and Karen Allen (Chatham County Provost), recently attended the fall Foundation Board meeting on behalf of the Pittsboro Area Health Initiatives.
PAHI donated $50,718.17 to fund scholarships to Chatham County students enrolled in the medical programs taught through the Continuing Education Division of the college. Since 2001, PAHI has donated $133,000 to the college, with $35,000 being used to build the Chatham Walking Trail located on the Pittsboro Campus.
On behalf of the Foundation, president Bill Milholden thanked the group for their contributions to the community and for their continued support.
From left to right: Cindy Smith (CCCC Medical Programs Coordinator), Barbara Jones (Vice President of PAHI), Perry Harrison (Foundation and PAHI board member), and Karen Allen (Chatham County Provost).
News From Green Central
This year resolve to steal some of your regular gift shopping time and replace it with just one special green holiday family tradition in nature. Special time with you is a genuine gift to your loved ones. The memories of making a peanut butter and nuts pine-cone bird feeder with you, and for the animals to enjoy, will be cherished long after boxed gizmos are gone.
- Star gaze with a hot drink and a warm blanket in the backyard.
- Go ice skating at a local ice skating rink (there is an outdoor rink in downtown Raleigh).
- Spread some joy to those in need. Donate food to the food bank; visit a rest home or an elderly neighbor in your neighborhood.
- Trim a tree--outside! Have children decorate yard trees with suet pine cones, popcorn strings, and corn cobs (for squirrels), then watch to see what visitors show up.
- Get crafty! Reuse and recreate holiday cards! Each year 2.65 billion Christmas cards are made. Instead of throwing out your old holiday cards, consider donating them to charitable groups that will create new cards - or turn them into new cards yourself.
Read more: How to Recycle and Reuse Holiday Cards at eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_9171_recycle-reuse-holiday.html
Green Office Challenge
The CCCCAEOP and the Sustainability Committee would like to recognize the following office teams for their GO! Registration:
Lee Campus:
- ECD - Energy Conserving Dames
- Library- Green Catchers
- Distance Ed- Evergreens
Chatham Campus:
- The Green Machines
Pittsboro:
- AAC All-Stars
CCCC is committed to reducing our energy use, conserving material resources and creating a comfortable workplace for all of our staff and faculty. To that end, the Sustainability Committee and the CCCC Educational Office Professionals has created the GO! Green Office Challenge.
Please refer to the GO Challenge Introductions for details. To begin the challenge simply fill out the attached GO Registration form and email it to cgiles@cccc.edu.
Forms:
If you have any comments or suggestions please contact Laura Lauffer, CCCC Sustainability Coordinator at llauf177@cccc.edu or (919) 545-8032.
News From CCCC Bookstore
Our Clearance Sale is still going on, and items have been marked down even further! Enjoy up to 90% off on select clothing - some items are as low as 99 cents, while supplies last! Come on by! Or go online: www.centralcarolina.bkstr.com/
Cougar Pets News
Pet adoptions are on the rise again! In the past week, we have sent two cats and a dog home. Is there room in your family and your life for a pet? Our candidates for adoption are worth considering. These animals, waiting patiently for permanent homes at the CCCC veterinary medical facility, are healthy, have all their shots, and have been spayed/neutered.
Visit the Cougar Pets website at cougarpets.webs.com for more information and pictures of all the animals that need homes. You can reach Jonathan at (919) 718-7465 or by email at jloftis@cccc.edu if you are interested in adopting.
PERSONNEL NOTES
Cougar Profile
Mike Messersmith
Associate Director of Human Resources
- Q. How long have you worked for CCCC?
- A. A. I've been with CCCC since August. I started as a temp, then was hired permanently in the middle of November.
- Q. What brought you to CCCC?
- A. A. I love working in an academic setting and being able to support the efforts of students. I was a first generation college student, so when I look back on how many people helped me along the way, I am very proud to be able to give back to others who are getting their education at CCCC.
- Q. Describe what you do for the College.
- A. Most importantly, I help the college provide opportunities for students to develop themselves educationally. Day to day, I am the Associate Director of HR for CCCC, working with employee relations, hiring, and employee and organizational development.
- Q. Where were you born?
- A. York, Pennsylvania. Our claim to fame was being the First Capital of the United States under the Articles of Confederation, as well as the home of Peppermint Patties.
- Q. Where did you grow up?
- A. I grew up in York, but was really shaped by my adult years in Columbia, SC and Boston, MA.
- Q. Educational credentials?
- A. A. B.A. in English from Millersville University (PA), M.A. in Linguistics from the University of South Carolina, M.A. in Human Resources from the University of South Carolina, and Professional in Human Resources certification.
- Q. Where do you live now?
- A. Raleigh, NC
- Q. Marital status?
- A. Single, but in long-term relationship.
- Q. Do you have children/grandchildren?
- A. Mia, Sophie, and Laszlo (our cats) and Olive (our dog).
- Q. What are some of your hobbies or other interest outside of CCCC?
- A.
- Music (playing and listening)
- Travel (especially out-of-the-way, cheesy, roadside attractions)
- College football (Go Gamecocks!)
News From the CCCC Family
Bereavement Announcement
Sherry Clendenen, wife of retired Electronics Lead Instructor, Jerry Clendenen passed away Sunday, November 25, 2012. Celebration of Life will be scheduled at a later date. Family has requested no flowers be sent but donation in her name to Electronics Fund through CCCC Foundation.
Jerry Clendenen would appreciate hearing from his CCCC family at 1102 Wrenn Tree Circle, Sanford, NC 27330.
Birthdays
| 12/14 | Ginger Harris-McGinty |
| 12/18 | Polly Bouldin |
| 12/18 | Tamara Joyner |
| 12/19 | Peter Eckley |
| 12/20 | Michelle Powell |
| 12/23 | Anne Davis-Johnson |
| 12/24 | Joy Hewett |
| 12/24 | Heather Willett |
| 12/29 | Reginald Dowe |
| 12/29 | Mike Spivey |
| 12/29 | Dawn Tucker |
| 12/30 | Fred Fritz |
| 1/03 | Gail Barefoot |
| 1/03 | Kathy Farley |
| 1/05 | Johnny Frye |
| 1/06 | Nicole Brown |
| 1/06 | Evelyn Gomez |
| 1/09 | Joyce B.Thomas |
| 1/09 | Lerah Snipes |
| 1/10 | Jessica Brown |
| 1/10 | Rory Dutterer |
| 1/10 | David Watson |
| 1/11 | James Anderson |
| 1/12 | Jonathan Loftis |
| 1/12 | Stephen Whitaker |
| 1/14 | Vivian Davis |
| 1/15 | Stephen Athans |
| 1/15 | Andrew McMahan |
| 1/15 | Toni Moon |
| 1/16 | Kelly Dehring |
| 1/16 | Mary Ann Gaster |
| 1/16 | Pam Riddle |
| 1/17 | Patricia Wicker |
| 1/18 | Amy Kennedy |
| 1/19 | Starlene Jackson |
| 1/19 | Linda West |
| 1/20 | George Clayton |
| 1/20 | Nellie Hill |
| 1/24 | Richard Love |
| 1/24 | Abby Walker |
| 1/24 | Jason Ziebart |
| 1/25 | Tracey Gross |
| 1/26 | Michael Murray |
| 1/27 | Falero Falero |
| 1/27 | Tina Godbey |
| 1/27 | Mark Hall |
| 1/27 | Laura Musselwhite |
| 1/29 | Lisa Duncan |
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Dates to Remember
Monday Dec. 17, 2012 - Mandatory Professional Development/Holiday Luncheon Sessions begin at 10:00 a.m. All three Campus locations will meet at the Civic Center.
Thursday Dec. 20-31, 2012 to January 1, 2013 - Christmas Holiday - College Closed
Wednesday January 2, 2013 - College Reopens