From Springdale Morning News: Alumni Group Hosts Ice Cream Social; United Way Kicks Off Drive
Ice cream and air conditioning are the best inventions ever. (Of course in January, I'll say that heated car seats top the list.) About six dozen members of the Northwest Arkansas chapter of the University of Arkansas Alumni Association apparently agree with my first assessment as they ventured out in 100-plus temperatures to attend the association's annual meeting cleverly disguised as an (indoor) ice cream social.
The slate of officers approved by present members were Jo Hudec, president; Sandra Franklin, vice president; Jannette Epes, secretary and Michael White, treasurer.
Tuesday started early for this night owl as I joined the United Way of Northwest Arkansas for the group's 7 a.m. annual CEO kick-off breakfast at Razorback Stadium.
About 300 leaders representing 60 companies were on hand to launch the approximately three-month-long corporate driven campaign to raise $4.5 million for the recently consolidated organization.
Donny Story and Wyley Elliott, two of the campaign chairmen, emceed the morning's program, making a special thanks to Benton County folks for coming to Fayetteville.
Wyley told us, "Great growth brings great need." He said United Way funds help 75 local partner agencies with 106 programs.
He added, "It goes beyond the money; it's the impact."
New Razorback basketball coach John Pelphrey was among the morning's speakers, and after assuring everyone he's working "to get the Hogs going in the right direction," he said, "I'm very proud for my family to be a part of this community and the United Way."
Area leaders on hand included Frank Broyles (who was also part of the program), Wayne Mays, Hannah and Greg Lee, John Lea, Woody Bassett, Keith Vire, Johnny Harp, Tom Stallbaumer, Don Devine, Jill Darling and Linda Brown.
Mark your calendars for Aug. 31 through Sept. 2 and Sept. 6 through Sept. 9 for the Fayetteville Arts Festival in downtown Fayetteville.
Keri and Brandon Barber opened their penthouse in the Legacy Building in Fayetteville for a fundraiser Thursday evening for the upcoming festival.
About five dozen arts supporters, downtown business owners and residents joined the Fayetteville Downtown Partners to raise more than $2,000 to help produce the festival, which will consist of more than 75 performances, showings, readings and workshops, most of them free to the public. For a detailed schedule, go to www.fayettevilledowntown.org.
The kitchen island of the penthouse was beautifully covered with dishes from Indulge catering such as broiled lemon pepper salmon kebobs, broiled chicken and baked beef rounds with the company's Indulge Premium Sauce and "Chocolicious Legacy Cake." Guests imbibed "Mango Tango Smash."
Board members of Fayetteville Downtown Partners on hand for the evening included Brittany Adair, Cathy Bass, Daniel Keeley, Greg House, Paul Heck and Tom Overbey.
Golf lovers still have an opportunity to be a part of the upcoming Northwest Arkansas LPGA Championship as tournament volunteers.
Tournament Coordinator Carley High told me they still have around 100 volunteer positions available for the Sept. 3-9 tournament. Volunteers will work an average of three four- to five-hour shifts with committees such as television support, green reporters, marshals, standard bearers, transportation and walking scorers.
Carley said volunteering for the tournament is "a blast -- it's a great way to make new friends, see world class golfers and benefit local charities."
Volunteers can apply at www.lpganwac.com.
Our Town columnist Carin Schoppmeyer can be reached by e-mailing cschoppmeyer@nwaonline.net or by phoning 872-5049.
The slate of officers approved by present members were Jo Hudec, president; Sandra Franklin, vice president; Jannette Epes, secretary and Michael White, treasurer.
Tuesday started early for this night owl as I joined the United Way of Northwest Arkansas for the group's 7 a.m. annual CEO kick-off breakfast at Razorback Stadium.
About 300 leaders representing 60 companies were on hand to launch the approximately three-month-long corporate driven campaign to raise $4.5 million for the recently consolidated organization.
Donny Story and Wyley Elliott, two of the campaign chairmen, emceed the morning's program, making a special thanks to Benton County folks for coming to Fayetteville.
Wyley told us, "Great growth brings great need." He said United Way funds help 75 local partner agencies with 106 programs.
He added, "It goes beyond the money; it's the impact."
New Razorback basketball coach John Pelphrey was among the morning's speakers, and after assuring everyone he's working "to get the Hogs going in the right direction," he said, "I'm very proud for my family to be a part of this community and the United Way."
Area leaders on hand included Frank Broyles (who was also part of the program), Wayne Mays, Hannah and Greg Lee, John Lea, Woody Bassett, Keith Vire, Johnny Harp, Tom Stallbaumer, Don Devine, Jill Darling and Linda Brown.
Mark your calendars for Aug. 31 through Sept. 2 and Sept. 6 through Sept. 9 for the Fayetteville Arts Festival in downtown Fayetteville.
Keri and Brandon Barber opened their penthouse in the Legacy Building in Fayetteville for a fundraiser Thursday evening for the upcoming festival.
About five dozen arts supporters, downtown business owners and residents joined the Fayetteville Downtown Partners to raise more than $2,000 to help produce the festival, which will consist of more than 75 performances, showings, readings and workshops, most of them free to the public. For a detailed schedule, go to www.fayettevilledowntown.org.
The kitchen island of the penthouse was beautifully covered with dishes from Indulge catering such as broiled lemon pepper salmon kebobs, broiled chicken and baked beef rounds with the company's Indulge Premium Sauce and "Chocolicious Legacy Cake." Guests imbibed "Mango Tango Smash."
Board members of Fayetteville Downtown Partners on hand for the evening included Brittany Adair, Cathy Bass, Daniel Keeley, Greg House, Paul Heck and Tom Overbey.
Golf lovers still have an opportunity to be a part of the upcoming Northwest Arkansas LPGA Championship as tournament volunteers.
Tournament Coordinator Carley High told me they still have around 100 volunteer positions available for the Sept. 3-9 tournament. Volunteers will work an average of three four- to five-hour shifts with committees such as television support, green reporters, marshals, standard bearers, transportation and walking scorers.
Carley said volunteering for the tournament is "a blast -- it's a great way to make new friends, see world class golfers and benefit local charities."
Volunteers can apply at www.lpganwac.com.
Our Town columnist Carin Schoppmeyer can be reached by e-mailing cschoppmeyer@nwaonline.net or by phoning 872-5049.
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