News and Notes
- The Weaver Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Ralph K. Shelton to its Board of Directors. Mr. Shelton is the first non-family member to serve on the Foundation's board.
Shelton is a longtime community and business leader. He is the founder and president of Southeast Fuels – a marketer of coal and oil to major accounts throughout the Southeast. Click here to read the complete press release.
- The North Carolina Network of Grantmakers(NCNG) Education Funders Group has released its report; NCNG Education Report for Funders. The report offers a set of recommendations for the State to focus in order to improve North Carolina's state of education in the K through 12 public school system. NCNG is currently providing overview sessions about the report around the State. Foundations and other stakeholders can use the report as a starting point for coming together and collaboratively working on common education issues.
- Tapestry has held two major events this year and is also hosting folks at MUSEP(Sunday Music in the Park). The first, a reception at the International Civil Rights Center and Museum, held jointly with the Latino Professional Forum attracted over 100 people. Our second was a Small Dinner/Large Dessert where folks gathered in small groups at the homes of volunteer hosts then we all met at Triad Stage's Upstage Cabaret for dessert. This summer Tapestry will meet for Sunday Music in the Park(MUSEP) on the following dates; June 6, June 13, June 27, July 11, August 1, and August 29. For more information about joining Tapestry Group contact Kevin Gray at the Foundation.
- The Southern Conference has announced their 2009 Distinguished Service Awards. Weaver Foundation Co-Founder Mike Weaver has been named one of the 12 recipients for his involvement with the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. The Distinguished Service Awards recognizes an individuals accomplishments to all aspects of the University. Read the announcement here.