? I " - 1 Making A Difference Through Volunteerism By VEkONltA CLEMONS ~J Chronicle Staff NV riier As soon as Reginald Scales Jr. moved into the Piedmont Park hous ing development, he became a member of the resident volunteer staff. He said he wanted to set- a good example for his two children. "I want them to know they can help other people without a price behind it," he said. "We've been up and down and people have helped us and I figured we can pass it on." Melanie Tatum, resident-ser vices specialist for the Winston Salem Housing Authority, organized .a resident volunteer group in the Happy Hills development just less ? than a year ago. She asked for resi dents to help with the food bank, which gives out food to senior citi zens and handicapped residents. About 23 people signed up. "The response was overwhelm ing." she said. _ The next idea came from Dar lene Dil worth, Tatum $aid, who sug gested the group sponsor a talent show and community day. More than 700 residents participated, and ^volunteers raised about $1,000 in donations and prizes by writing to various agencies in the city. Piedmont Park began with five . chore members and has grown to 17, Happy Hills has about 23 mem bers on its volunteer staff. Both, developments also have youth vol unteer organizations. As a specialist. Tatum said she is supposed to coordinate and orga nize events, but she said some things would be almost impossible without the resident volunteers. "It's a great strain for the hous ing authority to do anything," she said. "Without them (volunteers) we wouldn't be able to do it." In addition to the Community Unity Day, which was Saturday at Piedmont Park, volunteers also cele brate resident birthdays each quarter - and plan other events and put them on the monthly activity calendar that ? gbes out to residents. Volunteers take care of the publicity for events . by delivering flyers to residents! Tatum said the flyers are the reason - for so much resident participation in community events. ' V One of the group's favorite - meetings is "The Gathering," a pro gram that promotes awareness of HIV, the virus_thaLxauses AIDS. Volunteers said the presenter is always interesting and there is always a good crowd ?between 20 and 30 people. The Happy Hills and Piedmont Park volunteer groups have won awards from Leadership Winston Salem and an award from NAHRO, a national organization that recog nizes community groups. Vernett Johnson said the best thing about being a Piedmont Park volunteer is getting out of the house and helping people around her neighborhood. - "They are pioneers for upcom ing generations," Tatum said. "They realize this is our community, we live here and if we want to make it "Better we have to do \i " Both volunteer groups are rec ognizable at events by their T Shirts. Piedmont Parl^ha^ purple and gold shirts. Volunteer Staff President Eva Hagood said a volun teer must work at least six time before they are eligible for a shirt. "We wear them everywhere ? to other communities and events to let people know who we are," she said. Tatum said the volunteers are role models within the community. ."I bave seen the community change with the volunteer staff, and people feel more comfortable when they see residents take an active part in their Community. Members of the Piedmont Park volunteer staff prepare food packages for the elderly and handicapped as part of their food bank program. "Residents can dij anything." she added. And no matter what's done, if it comes from the heart the commurtity will definitely be. bet Youths Celebrate With Endof School Party aTR.ec By VfcKONICA CLEMONS Chronicle Staff Writer Hansel Hentz wanted todo something special for the youth who frequent the Kingston Green Recre ation Center everyday after school. And since Friday was the last day of school, he thought a party would be the perfect thing. ^ "I basically just wanted to give something back to the kids, show thpm that someone cares," said Hentz, the center's supervisor. "This is their day." Hentz said Friday was no dif ferent from any other afternoon at Kingston Green. When the neigh bofhood youth get off the school bus, they come to the center to play games, socialize and have a good time. "it's- somewhere to go after school when you've got nothing else to do." Omekia Williamson, a sixth grader at Atkins Middle School said. ? Randolph Pettigrew, a fourth grader at Kerners; ille Elementary, said fun is the reason he goes to the center every day. The party included plenty of food and drink and music blasting through a spe cialized Coca-Cola van. There are other things that go on at the center that are constructive. Visitors come to speak to youth and sometimes there are field trips. Todd Shepard, 20, teaches art and niusic at the cen ter. He started as a volunteer and after a year was hired as a full-time employee. Shepard said it was a lit tle tough to get involvement when, he began teaching. "It took -some time when I first started, but they found out I care and gave d lot more." he said. "They're real good once you get on their good side." 77 . . , .; . Shepard's classroom is deco rated with drawing Ny himself and his students. A lot of the art bv his 8- to 1 2-vear-olds is detailed car toons like Garfield and Charlie Brown. He said his class helps youth build up their self-esteem. of summer activities, and many of the youth, including Pettigrew. said they will still be going to the center every day. GOOD NIGHT, I SWEET DDEAMS... Mattresses - All sizes * ? Customizing Available ?\ ~;-j? ' >scr ?Futon Mattresses 'Quilted Crib Mattresses I ?Adjustable Beds Starting at $599.00 WINSTON-SALEM INDUSTRIES FOR THE BUND Specializing in Mattresses ? ... ? 7730 North Point Dr. 1Sm-4^mrl (behind Classic Cadillac) 759-0551 EVENTS CALENDAR THURSDAY, JUNE 16 7 p.m. ? Carolyn Haines, __author of Summer of The Redeemers, Will be reading at Inti ? mate Bookshop at-710 Coliseum I Drive. For more information call Allysorf Wease at 722-6909. ? The CMSDC and Triad MBEICs proudly announced their plans to host the^Third Annual 5 ummer 1 n stl t u t e ,~J u n e T^T87~ "Knowledge=Success" is the theme for the minority business develop ment forum which benefits both minority business and corporate members. Classes for the event will be held at Winston-Salem State University and the Regency Best Western will serve as the host hotel. The cost to attend is $75 per person, or MBEs may choose to be Summer Institute Sponsors. Sponsorship lev els are: Gold - $500; Silver - $250; and Bronze - $150. The Regency Best Western rooms are available at $45 per night for Summer Institute attendees. For more information, call Vickie Addington at 1-800-854 3745 or CMSDC at (704) 536 2884. WEDNESDAY, JUNE 22 2 p.m. ? The City of Winston Salem's Neighborhood Government Service office will host a program on "Job Readiness." The program will be discussed by James Lucas of the City of Winston-Salem/Person nei Department. The program is free and open to the public. Call, 727-2975. ONGOING ? Neil and Camilla Wilcox will lead summer sessions for young people in creative writing and enrichment through art at Reynolda House Museum of American Art. The two-week long workshops for young writer in grades 5-10 will be June 13 and June 20 from 9 a.m. to noon. American Arts Di scovery for K-5 will be on July 1 1 and July 18. Each session lasts one week and explores the Reynolda House art ? collection, gardens and grounds The cost is $95 and early regis tration is recommended. Call 725 5325. . ? The Parent Enrichment Pro gram will be offering the following, parenting classes on "Parenting Your Teen." The program will be "held on Wednesday, June 15 - July 6 at 7 p.m. at the Exchange Center, 500 W. Northwest Blvd. The fee is Bennie McBride "See me, Bennie McBride, for the best price and the best service on any new Chevy, Geo or used car." MODERNS 4th & Broad St. 722-4191 MONDAY, JUNE 20 10 a.m. ? The City of Win ston-Salem's Neighborhood Gov ernment Services office, 2301 N. Patterson Ave., will host a seminar on "Swag and Jabot." The seminar will be discussed by Jo Ann J. Falls of Forsyth County Cooperative Extension Service. The seminar is free and open to the public. For more information, call 727-2975. TUESDAY, JUNE 21 The City of Winston-Salem's Neighborhood Government Service office invited the public to the fol lowing activities: 10:30 a.m. ? "Puppet Show" will be performed by Engine Com pany 3 of Winston-Salem's Fire Department. 2 p.m. ? "Importance of Mammograms and Self Breast Exams" will be discussed by Hazel Talton and Donna Griffin (R.T.) (R.M.) of Breast Clinic Incorpo rated. These activities are free and open to the pyblic. Call, 727-2975. $20. Call 748-9029. - ? Senior Financial Care is offering a variety of in-home ser vices to older adults of Forsyth County. They will help balance checkbooks, reconcile bank state ments, write monthly4checks and help with budget* matters. Medical insurance claims and drug charges will be filed and monitored to make sure all benefits have been paid. Call 725-1972. *_Happy Hill Gardens Reunion Committee will meet every Satur day at W.C. Sims Center on Alder r~~26"OFF ~n ON ANY AMOUNT OF DRY CLEANING Present This Coupon When Dropping Off Your Dry Cleaning And Receive 20% OIT Your Ticket Total. 2-Day Turnaround Order mu*t he picked up within 10 day* of drop off to qualify for dhmunt. Exclude* Wedding Drews Kur*, leather*, Suede* & Drapcric*. 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