Cougar Bytes for March 22, 2013
March 22, 2013
Volume VI, Number 3
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IN THIS ISSUE:
- WOW! WHAT A TEAM!
- WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC
- Dallas Herring Portrait Unveiling
- 2013 Campus Fund Drive Golf Tournament
- Step Up Carolinas
- Career Fair sponsored by Career Center
- Red Clay Review
- News From the Foundation Office
- Relay For Life At CCCC
- News From Green Central
- 2013 Campus Fund Drive Schedule of Events
- News From Student Learning
- Cougar Pets News
- PERSONNEL NOTES
- CCCC-BAY
WOW! WHAT A TEAM!
Harlem Shake Hits Central Carolina Community College
Students, faculty, and staff came out to participate in our "Harlem Shake" events on all three campuses! The 'Shake' is a recent YouTube video meme craze. Some donned costumes or used props representing programs at the campus, such as practical nursing and early childhood education, while others just wore fun costumes. Charlee Cougar, the college's mascot, was on hand to lead the fun as the group grooved to the tune 'Harlem Shake' by electronic musician Baauer. The videos are posted on YouTube, with a link from the college homepage, www.cccc.edu. You can also see the videos, by visiting www.youtube.com/centralcarolinacc. Thanks to everyone that made these events so fun and exciting!
WHAT'S HAPPENING AROUND CCCC
Dallas Herring Portrait Unveiling
Central Carolina Community College has honored Dr. W. Dallas Herring, the educator known as the philosophical father of the North Carolina Community College System, with an unveiling of his portrait at the college's Lee County Campus. The System office and the 58 community colleges across the state recognized March 6 as "Dallas Herring Day," honoring his influence in making the state's community colleges what they are: institutions providing comprehensive education. For the full story, please visit: http://www.cccc.edu/news/story.php?story=8904.
2013 Campus Fund Drive Golf Tournament
Mark your calendar! The 2013 Campus Fund Drive Faculty/Staff Golf Tournament will be held on Friday, April 5th at Carolina Lakes Golf Course. The cost is $15 for faculty/staff and $25 per guest (price includes lunch). Please contact Jimmie Boggs (ext. 7441) or Christa Mashburn (ext. 7220) to sign up!
Step Up Carolinas
The State Health Plan is sponsoring Plan members' participation in the Step Up Carolinas exercise and weight loss challenge. Registration for the challenge opened on March 6, 2013. For more information about the challenge, check out the Step Up Carolinas website at www.stepupcarolinas.org. For questions, contact NCHealthSmart@nctreasurer.com.
To begin your registration, click on the image "Personal Health Portal" in the top right area of the page at: http://statehealthplan.state.nc.us/ncHealthSmart/default.aspx.
Career Fair sponsored by Career Center
Central Carolina Community College student Porsha Cooke (right), of Sanford, speaks with Liberty HomeCare and Hospice representative Emily Petty, of Siler City, about opportunities for employment with the company.
The Career Fair was sponsored by the college's Career Center. The Center works with students to solve problems and develop realistic goals associated with career choices and educational planning. It also offers career assessments and exploration.
"The Career Fair is a great opportunity," said Mary Parker, Career Services coordinator. "The employers and students are able to link together to talk about starting rewarding careers."
For more information about the services CCCC's Career Center offers, call 919-718-7396 or go to www.cccc.edu/careercenter.
Red Clay Review
The 2012 edition of Red Clay Review is now available. This year's literary magazine revolves around the theme of time and features poetry, prose, and artwork from members of CCCC and the community. 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 slpage@cccc.edu.
News from the Foundation Office
2013 Rabbit Run 5k
The 2013 Rabbit Run 5K and Children's Fun Run will take place April 13. The Rabbit Run starts at the Pittsboro campus and winds around several streets in town and returns to the campus. The entry fee for the Rabbit Run is $25 until April 10. Those who register by then will receive T-shirts and other goodies. The entry fee will be $30 on race day. The entry fee for the Children's Fun Run is $10. Awards will be presented to the top overall male and female finishers, plus the top male and female finishers in each age group. The registration form is available at www.cccc.edu/RabbitRun5K. Mail the form and payment to CCCC Foundation, Attn: Emily Hare, 1105 Kelly Drive, Sanford, NC 27330. Runners can also register online at its-go-time.com.
Relay For Life At CCCC
Vacation time began early on Fri., Mar. 8 as participants in the CCCC Relay for Life Team's "Spring for a Cure" spa event enjoyed their own "getaways" in Sanford. English and Humanities Instructor Summerlin Page pampered co-workers with facials and hand and feet treatments. Products were available for purchase afterward, and Summerlin graciously donated 100% of her Beauticontrol proceeds to CCCC Relay effort. The three-hour "Spring for a Cure" raised a whopping $341!
Co-captains Bianka Stumpf and Amanda Carter extend a heartfelt thanks to Summerlin and all the CCCC employees who enjoyed the relaxation and good company and supported Relay and its mission: "The hope that those lost to cancer will never be forgotten, that those who face cancer will be supported, and that one day cancer will be eliminated."
The next event will be another Soup and Sandwich for Life lunch on Wed., Apr. 17, 2013 in the Science Conference Room on the Sanford campus. For just $6 (or alternately, $5 and two canned goods), you'll get a generous take-out bowl of homemade soup (different varieties available) and a half-sandwich (again, different varieties from which to choose). You'll also get a water bottle and a tasty homemade dessert. Contact Bianka or Amanda for tickets. For those participating in EOP's Administrative Professionals Day, we've got your dinner ready! We encourage you to purchase these combos for an easy take-out dinner night at home later.
Relay for Life is a national campaign and walk from the American Cancer Society. A team since 2005, the CCCC Relay for Life team has raised $19,825.97 to date for the cause. Members can still join or contribute. Contact Bianka or Amanda for details or login to www.leencrelay.org for more info.
News From Green Central
Earth Day-April 13, 2013
Sustainable health -- for people and the environment -- is the focus as Central Carolina Community College hosts its 2013 Earth Day Celebration: "Healthy Planet, Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds" Saturday, April 13, at the college's Chatham County Campus.
Click here for full flyer details.2013 Campus Fund Drive Schedule of Events
- Tuesday, April 2nd
- Lee: CCCC Scavenger Hunt with Prizes!
Check Staff Forum at 8:00 a.m. to get started - Harnett: 11:00 - 1:00 LUNCH
Miriello Building Conference Room/Catered by Ron's Barn - Lee: 4:00 - 5:00 Free Zumba Class!
CFC Gym/Deanna Gibson, Instructor
- Lee: CCCC Scavenger Hunt with Prizes!
- Lee: 9:30 - 2:00 Free Facial or Back Facial!
Call ext. 7418 to schedule your appointment - Lee: 11:00 - 1:00 LUNCH
CFC Gym/Catered by The Feed Meal
- Lee: Spirit Day and Pictures with Charlee the Cougar! Show your Cougar pride and wear your CCCC colors
- Chatham: 11:00 - 2:00 LUNCH
Building #2, Multipurpose Room/Catered by Natural Chef Cafe
- All Campuses: Faculty/Staff Golf Tournament!
8:30 a.m. start at Carolina Lakes Golf Course $15 faculty/staff, $25 non-employee (lunch included) Contact Jimmie Boggs (ext. 7441) or Christa Mashburn (ext. 7220) to sign up!
News From Student Learning
The Academic Excellence Awards program will be held May 1, 2013 from 7 - 8:30 pm at the Dennis Wicker Civic Center Lecture Hall. If you would like to recognize a student for Academic Excellence or as an Outstanding Student from your curriculum, please return your nominations to Mildred Whitaker by April 8.
Colleagues:
Please share w/ your students, staff members, and colleagues to encourage attendance at these upcoming MADE events! Flyers are attached if you would like to print and display in your respective areas.
- "A Greater Man In Me"
Friday, March 22, 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Featured Speakers:- Cy Young, Radio Personality
- Dr. Ervin Griffin, President of Halifax Community College
- Kwain Bryant, Empowerment Exchange
Attendees are encouraged to bring canned goods to be donated to the local Bread Basket.
- MADE vs. Faculty/Staff Basketball Game
Tuesday, April 9, 7 p.m.
Admission is $1 w/ a toiletry item (to be donated to HAVEN of Lee County)
To participate in the game, contact Solomon McAuley at smcau534@cccc.edu.
Cougar Pets News
Is there room in your family and your life for a pet? Our candidates for adoption this month 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. They are ready to love you.
Visit the Cougar Pets website on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/CougarPets 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
Tanya Gardner
Front Office Support - West Harnett Center
- Q. How long have you worked for CCCC?
- A. CCCC extended an opportunity for employment on October 22, 2012 to which I accepted graciously.
- Q. What brought you to CCCC?
- A. I looked at this as an opportunity to expand my experience and invest in my future since completing my Associate degree in Administration after being in the healthcare field for 24 years. I felt that CCCC would be a great place to work and learn more about the "other side" of the college experience. I am a firm believer that the more knowledge you have about your profession the better you can serve your community and your employer.
- Q. Describe what you do for the College.
- A. I am currently an Administrative Assistant for the West Harnett Center (Barbering).
- Q. Where were you born?
- A. I was born in Chatham County (Siler City).
- Q. Where did you grow up?
- A. I grew up in Chatham County (Siler City).
- Q. Educational credentials?
- A. I am a graduate of Jordan Matthews High School in Siler City N.C. and of the University of Phoenix where I obtained an associate degree in Healthcare Administration.
- Q. Where do you live now?
- A. I currently reside in Sanford.
- Q. Do you have children/grandchildren?
- A. I have two beautiful daughters ages 22 and 19 and one new grandson 3 weeks old.
- Q. What are some of your hobbies or other interest outside of CCCC?
- A. First I must say I love the Lord and he is first and foremost in my life. I am a BIG, BIG, BIG sports fan. I love watching and attending sporting events. I love the Dallas Cowboys, Carolina Tarheels, Baseball, Bull Riding, Bowling, and Drag Racing. My "me time" is spent detailing my cars. That is something I love doing especially in the summertime. I enjoy music, church, and spending time with family.
- Q. How long have you worked for CCCC?
- A. I have been a full-time employee beginning, Oct. 29, 2012. I was hired part-time in Dec. 2011 to work as a cosmetology secretary. When the Dunn located closed, I moved to Lillington for a few weeks and then went to Barbering in Aug. 2012 at the Western Harnett Center as secretary. I worked with them till Oct. 2012 when I was hired as a full-time secretary with Harnett cosmetology.
- Q. What brought you to CCCC?
- A. In 2008, I lost my job of 24 years with Morganite, Inc., due to the fact that the company moved to China. Not only did I receive the education that I was hoping for; but I was confident I would be able to face the new and exciting challenges I would have with a new career.
- Q. Describe what you do for the College.
- A. I take care of all the paper work for each student that enrolls in the Cosmetology program at the Harnett Campus. This includes curriculum and continuing education State Board records: grades, attendance, performances, graduation forms, withdraw forms, transfer forms, confidential information on each student and keeping up with new changes from State Board. CCCC records include: enrollment, student documentation, confidential information, making sure that instructors have the proper paper work for each student at the beginning of a semester/anytime that an instructor may need information on a student, and any other services that an instructor or CCCC may require.
- Q. Where were you born?
- A. Jacksonville, Florida (Duval County)
- Q. Where did you grow up?
- A. Dunn, NC
- Q. Educational credentials?
- A. Associate Degree in Applied Science, Criminal Justice
- Q. Where do you live now?
- A. Dunn, NC
- Q. Do you have children/grandchildren?
- A. Daughter-Gina Stone, Son- Ben Stone, Granddaughter- Madison Williams, Grandson-Robert Williams
- Q. What are some of your hobbies or other interest outside of CCCC?
- A.
There are so many things that I have an interest in, but only a couple of things that really are close to my heart.
I enjoy spending time helping others. We have so many citizens that need an extra hand to make his/her life better. I enjoy teaching individuals how to become an independent citizen. Helping him/her to overcome any obstacles that he/she may have; seeing an individual achieve goals, and have a better quality of life is so rewarding.
We all take advantage of our lives (ex. walking, talking, and cooking a meal) without giving thought to those that may be just a little different. When it comes right down to it, we all are different in one way or the other. But we are all the same when it comes to learning how to take care of ourselves and how to be independent. As citizens we want the ability to make it on our own. I also love spending time with my family and my four legged children; Monkey (blue-tick) and Bailey (black lab). I am very blessed to have my family, the love, the care, the understanding and the support that we share with each other. I am very thankful every day for Ben, Gina, Robert, Madison and yes Monkey and Bailey. As a family we face all that is given to us; good/bad; and make the best of everyday together.
Dana Stone
Administrative Assistant, Cosmetology-Harnett Campus
News From the CCCC Family
Bereavement Announcements
Retiree Charlotte Harrington's mother, Grissella S. McCormick Jones, 94, passed away on Sunday, February 17. The funeral was held on Wednesday, February 20, at 2:00 p.m. at Broadway United Methodist Church. Correspondence may be sent to Charlotte at, P O Box 95, Broadway, NC 27505.
Retiree Carol Bradford's mother, Marion Suttle Neal, 91, passed away on Monday, March 18, at Central Carolina Hospital. Visitation was held on Thursday, March 21, at Miller-Boles Funeral Home from 5 - 7 p.m. A memorial service will be held on Friday, March 22, at 4:00 p.m. at Jonesboro United Methodist Church. Cards can be sent to Carol and Bill at 2205 Knollwood Drive, Sanford, NC 27330. Note to breakfast group: A card has been sent to Carol from our group.
Birthdays
| 3/22 | Jill Gillette |
| 3/22 | Terri McKone |
| 3/22 | Christine Powell |
| 3/24 | Gary Lopossay |
| 3/25 | Lora Jackson |
| 3/25 | Billie Thompson |
| 3/26 | Carma Baggett |
| 3/26 | Peggy Cotten |
| 3/26 | Ken Hoyle |
| 3/26 | Jenn Owens |
| 3/26 | Tiffanie White |
| 3/27 | Martha Wilkie |
| 3/28 | Karen G. Brown |
| 3/28 | Billy Freeman |
| 3/28 | Chris McNeill |
| 3/30 | Richard Bonds |
| 3/30 | Lorraine Whitaker |
| 4/01 | Robert Barnes |
| 4/01 | Martha Carver |
| 4/02 | Gregory Hamm (Chef Hamm) |
| 4/02 | Lisa Knight |
| 4/04 | Allen Howington |
| 4/05 | Latasha McIver |
| 4/06 | George McLamb |
| 4/06 | Nancy Guy |
| 4/06 | David Porter |
| 4/07 | Sabrina Auman |
| 4/07 | Gary Kibler |
| 4/14 | Cathy Aikens |
| 4/21 | Kassandra Lyles |
| 4/25 | Wendy Cotten |
| 4/26 | MontE Christman |
| 4/28 | Charlotte Baggett |
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Dates to Remember
March 29 - April 1, 2013 - Easter Holiday - College Closed
April 2nd-5th, 2013 - Foundation Campus Fund Drive, All campuses
April 13th, 2013 - Rabbit Run 5K Race and Children's Fun Run, Earth Day Celebration
May 1st, 2013 - Academic Awards Program 7:00 - 8:30 pm
CCCC-BAY
Things For Sale, For Free or For Adoption
7.2 Cubic Frigidaire chest freezer. Works great. Asking $100.00. Contact Ben Cole, Lead Instructor MET (919) 718-7373.
CCCC - Bay offers you a marketplace for services and excess stuff, a forum to advertise for things you need and a very responsive audience for pet adoption.
Our deadline for CCCC-Bay ads is 9:00 AM on the Wednesday before publication date.