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B8 March 5, 2020 The Chronicle ESR hosts Sth annual Winter Wonderland event SUBMITTED ARTICLE Experiment in Self- Reliance (ESR) hosted its fifth annual Winter Won derland fundraiser event at the Wake Forest Inno vation Quarter on Sunday, Feb. 16, to honor donors, celebrate the winter sea son, and commemorate 55 years of service to the Winston-Salem commu nity. The Winter Wonder land fundraiser was an opportunity to raise funds for ESR’s programs and services, as well as a time of fellowship and thanks giving for donors, partners and friends. Participants were able to connect with staff, clients and commu nity partners while learn- members of the Louise G. Wilson Legacy Society. ESR honored retired direc tor of the Forsyth County Library, Sylvia Sprinkle- Hamlin, for her service to the community and sup port of ESR. Also honored was the late Ward Miller, who served as the co-chair of the Louise G. Wilson Legacy Society with ESR. The proclamation, read by Mayor Allen Joines, helped commemorate ESR’s 55 years of service, and specifically named February “Community Action Month.” ESR, the only Community Action Agency in Forsyth Coun ty and one of 34 in North Carolina, started serving the community in 1964 after President Lyndon B. With Five,” to encourage people to donate to the organization with a “five” theme. This year’s entertain ment featured Mia Thomp son Music with sound by Mr. Bill Productions. Participants were able to bid on silent auction items throughout the evening. Event sponsors included Truist, Winston-Salem Federal Credit Union, Tru- liant Federal Credit Union, Reynolds American, and the Innovation Quarter. ESR is a nonprofit Community Action Agen cy that focuses on em powering people with low to moderate income to become self-reliant. The nonprofit has a history of community collaboration Submitted photo ESR Executive Director Twana W. Roebuck and ESR Board Member Sherrod Wood recognize the late Ward Miller for his service to ESR and the community. The award was accepted on his behalf by Vicki Miller, wife of the late Ward Miller. ing about the impact of ESR’s services. The event celebrated ESR’s successes in Win- ston-Salem/Forsyth Coun ty through music, dancing, and the recognition of key contributors by individual speakers. Speakers for the event included Mayor Allen Joines, who delivered a proclamation from the City, of Winston-Salem; Judge Denise Hartsfield, who served as the Mistress of Ceremony; a Self-Suf ficiency program graduate who spoke on her success story; and members of ESR’s board, who hon ored former and current Johnson declared war on poverty. Community partners, members, and funders from the past five decades joined the festivities in celebration of service. “It was incredible to see our community come out to celebrate ESR with us. We are so thankful for our sponsors, donors, and vol unteers who have helped develop ESR over the past 55 years,” said Twana Roebuck, ESR’s executive director. ESR promoted their 55th anniversary and five years of Winter Won derland with the theme “Come Alive and Thrive with organizations such as Crisis Control Minis try, Habitat for Humanity, and the Winston-Salem Foundation. ESR’s pro grams help provide hous ing, teach clients to save, budget and improve credit scores, provide assistance for education, and help clients build assets like homeownership, as well as free tax preparation. All clients must be working. For more information on ESR’s services or the Come Alive and Thrive with Five campaign, visit ESR’s website at www. eisr.org or call 336-722- 9400. Salem president announces departure SUBMITTED ARTICLE Sandra J. Doran, the president of Salem Acad emy and College, an nounced today that she is concluding her tenure at the end of the academic year. She has accepted the presidency of Bay Path University in Longmead ow, Mass. Named as interim president of Salem in April 2018, Doran was charged by the Board ofTrustees to achieve financial sustain ability and to position Sa lem for growth, according to Dara Folan, chairman of Salem’s board of trustees. In a video message to Salem’s students, faculty, staff, alumnae and donors, Doran said, “I am making this move with mixed emo tions: Salem is a splendid institution, founded before our country was a coun try and enriched by the talents, accomplishments and loyalty of its alum nae. The city of Winston- Salem and leaders around the state have been incred ibly supportive of our mis sion. And Steve and I have made many dear friends here. At the same time, I am happy to have a new professional challenge, at another women’s college. “In addition, Salem’s extensive strategic plan ning process is nearing conclusion, and we- will soon be ready for the next phase—implementa tion. That means, too, that we are ready for new lead ership. Because my charge was always to be a tran sitional leader, I decided the time was right for me to open the way for a new, 1 Submitted photo Sandra J. Doran longer-term president of Salem,” Doran said. “Sandy helped trans form our institution by leading the successful Step Up for Salem campaign that exceeded its $10 mil lion goal and led the lift ing of Salem’s financial probation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) earlier than anticipated,” said Folan. “Under Sandy’s leadership, Salem has strengthened its position as a vibrant part of the educational ecosystem,” added Folan. “The Board of Trustees and the 'Salem community are deeply grateful for Sandy’s intel lect, passion, tireless ser vice, and charismatic lead ership. Her greatest legacy is that she is leaving Salem well positioned for its next exciting chapter. Now we have the unique opportu nity to find the right person to make our strategic plans a reality.” Folan said that the search process for Doran’s successor will begin soon. “The institution will seek candidates who em brace Salem’s history and are enthusiastic about its future strategic direction,” he said. What's Happening NOW in City Government EityNOW I WANT YOU to participate in FORSYTH CREEK WEEK! /& rs & CREEK WEEK MARCH 21-29, 2020 Over 50 Events! Sponsored By North^Statc Utilities . i UV) S' :■ !- V ' ft i A 1 >*‘I>»|>>-MM f^Stantec c t ^^§ -Xi Resource W 1 HI^^ OhAYWARD 107 -CL Details At ForsythCreekWeek.org OPEN HOUSES See how WePLAY! Get active in 2020! Participate in interactive demos to learn about recreational opportunities near you. Door prizes include free tickets to the Demon Deacons and the Thunderbirds and free facility and equipment rentals. • March 10, 5-7 p.m. Old Town Recreation Center 4550 Shattalon Drive • March 14,10 a.m.-noon Miller Park Recreation Center 400 Leisure Lane • March 17, 5-7 p.m. William R. Anderson Recreation Center 2450 Reynolds Park Rd. • March 21,10 a.m.-noon Fourteenth Street Recreation Center 2020 N.E. 14th Street BULKY ITEM COLLECTION IS BACK! Bulky item collection starts March 2, runs through Sept. 4 for single-family households in Winston-Salem. Consider donating gently used items to Habitat for Humanity's ReStore. For FREE PICKUP Call: 336-893-8494 Collection guidelines and address look-up at CifyofWS.org/Bulkyltems or call Citylink 311. WSTV DIGITAL MEDIA SHOWING THIS MONTH • Chasing the Clouds • Public Safety News Conference • Then and Now Citizens' Police Academy Now accepting applications for the Spring Class Classes meet Thursdays 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. April 30 - July 30 Call 336-408-8162 for an application or apply online at www.WSPD.org. Applications due April 17 More at www.WSPD.org SPECTRUM Channel 13 AT&T UVERSE Channel 99 Live and on-demand: www.CityofWS.org YouTube, Facebook, Instagram: City of Winston-Salem REQUEST A SERVICE — REPORT A PROBLEM WEEKDAYS 7 A.M.-7 P.M, WEEKENDS 9 A.M.-530 P.M. CityLink311 (or 336-727-8000) citylink@cityofws.org Question or concern about city government services? City Link 311 . (336-727-8000) is open to service all non-emergency calls, 7 days a week. The City of Winston-Salem does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, .color, age, national origin, religion or disability in its employment opportunities, programs, services or activities. Mayor: Allen Joines City Council: Vivian’H. Burke, Mayor Pro Tempore, Northeast Ward; Denise D. Adams, North Ward; Dan Besse, Southwest Ward; Robert C. Clark, West Ward; John C. Larson, South Ward; Jeff Macintosh, Northwest Ward; Annette Scippio, East Ward; James Taylor, Jr., Southeast Ward City Manager: Lee Garrity H NDusoN i|j ^ •• j
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