Vol. 6, No. 3 } Fall 2013 Tech Quarterly in this issue: HOLISTIC HEALTH: Hands That Heal QUARTER-BACKING: Renovation Innovation HIGH-FIVE: Grooming Leaders The Magazine of Forsyth Technical Community College The New Industrial Revolution

GEARING UP FOR MANUFACTURING’S COMEBACK Table of Contents From the President I Filling the Gap p. 1 26 W e’ve been hearing for quite a while that making a robust comeback. It’s not the same industry it was 10 to this country is in the middle of an economic 15 years ago. And Forsyth Tech is stepping up to the new challenges. recovery. This recovery is different from those This fall, we added state-of-the-art equipment to our machining in the past, in part because job recovery has and welding programs as well as a third-shift welding class. We are been slower than market recovery. one of the first community colleges in the country to offer nationally We have dueling forces at work: a labor recognized credentials to our advanced manufacturing students surplus – and a labor shortage. Unemploy- that increase their opportunities to find good, well-paying jobs and Vol. 6, No. 3 } Fall 2013 ment rates are still high: the surplus. Yet increase the pool of qualified candidates for manufacturers. We employers are having a difficult time finding a highly skilled workforce will continue to monitor student demand and employer need, and to fill openings that exist: the shortage. Nowhere is this phenomenon expand programs to enroll more students as that becomes necessary. 5 more pronounced than in the manufacturing sector, as I wrote in a Creating pathways to the jobs of the future is an essential part recent blog for Huffington Post. of our mission. Establishing a Forsyth Tech presence at Wake Forest According to a 2011 Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte study, Innovation Quarter is one example of how we constantly strive to 12 5 { On the Cover Boiling Point: The Skills Gap in U.S. Manufacturing, this industry be at the forefront. When we move in next year, we will increase the Manufacturing is making a comeback, and has a current deficit of 600,000 skilled workers. Right here in the training and education we offer in emerging industries and create Forsyth Tech is providing the high-tech training greater Winston-Salem area, we have several hundred manufacturing new career paths for our students, even as we support the growing students need to meet the demands of today’s jobs waiting to be filled. research and development efforts under way in Innovation Quarter. modern manufacturing environment. Forsyth Tech is helping fill that gap by training students in As a community college, we have a responsibility to serve science, math, technology and communication – the critical skills students and employers by utilizing technology and encouraging needed to meet the demands of today’s manufacturing environments. innovation, and by offering the skills training for the jobs of the 12 { Foreign Relations As you’ll read in the cover story of this issue, manufacturing is future – even those that have not yet come into being. Helping professionals from other countries 2 Honor Roll transition to the U.S. is just one of the roles Forsyth Tech’s International Center plays. 11 Alumni Spotlight

14 Who Works Here: 16 { High Achievers Reneé Rogers, Program Coordinator, Nonprofit Leadership & Management The Student Ambassador program can 15 Who Goes Here: be a transformative experience for high- Aaron Cranford, Student, Paralegal Technology performing students.

With The Help Of 19 Salute to Success: Melaine Ireland, Graduate, Architectural Technology 26 { Momentous Occasion Forsyth Tech’s entrance into Wake Forest 20 Take It From Tech: Innovation Quarter signals the end of the Kim Moore, Program Coordinator, Therapeutic Massage Your Organization, college’s Momentum Capital Campaign and 22 Report To The Community ushers in a new era of education in emerging Our Organization Can Do A Lot More technologies. 29 Why We Support: Woman’s Club of Winston-Salem In 2012, the Woman’s Club of Winston-Salem gave Forsyth Tech $25,000 to endow an unrestricted scholarship for students with need.* Many local groups and organizations support the college in this way, because they know that a well-educated workforce will bring better jobs and raise the standard of living throughout our community. To learn how your group or organization can make a difference by helping us make a difference, contact Forsyth Tech is proud to be part of the North Carolina Community College System, with 58 institutions serving more than 800,000 We’re Listening! Mamie Sutphin at 336.734.7520 or [email protected]. students annually. North Carolina Community Colleges are creating success in our state by: • Offering hope for a better future through vocational training and education If you’d like to comment on anything in this issue Want to make a donation now? Just use the envelope in this magazine or visit: • Providing opportunity by making higher education available to all citizens of Tech Quarterly, we’d love to hear about it. You Foundation.ForsythTech.edu • Generating jobs by creating a skilled workforce for business and industry can email us at [email protected].

Forsyth Tech welcomes diversity and is dedicated to meeting the needs of students with disabilities, as mandated by the Americans with Disabilities Act. For more information, please contact Sarah Hawks, Coordinator, Disabilities Services Office, at 336.734.7155 or [email protected].

Forsyth Technical Community College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate degrees, diplomas and certificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1966 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 with questions about the accreditation of Forsyth Technical Community College. The commission can be contacted to file a third-party comment during the time of the college’s decennial review or to file a complaint if there is evidence appearing to support the college’s noncompliance with a requirement or standard. All other inquiries about the college should be addressed directly to the college. *To learn more about why the Woman’s Club supports Forsyth Tech, see page 29.

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Watch Your Step! The innovative floor graphics of the Forsyth Tech campaign at Hanes Mall has received regional recognition among community college peers for creativity and use of humor: Aviation Thrives Here! a Gold Award from NCMPR’s Medallion Award District 2 competition. Aviation is one of the fastest growing industries in the Triad, which is home to 40 aviation companies. As a result, the demand for skilled workers is rising. To help meet this demand, Forsyth Tech has joined an initiative launched by WFMY TV to promote the availability of aviation- and aerospace-related educational resources in the Triad to potential employers and employees. Forsyth Tech prepares students for careers in aviation through many of its advanced manufacturing programs that support the industry, including mechanical engineering, computer-integrated machining, electronics engineering, welding, computer Special Delivery engineering and industrial systems technology. To promote the availability of aviation jobs and education, WFMY is running on-air commercials and has created a dedicated website to support Not long after the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in December 2012, Kris the initiative: aviationtriad.com. Jonczak, an instructor of Compensatory Education with Forsyth Tech in Stokes County, had an idea. She worked with her students to create artwork that reflected themes of peace and healing to send to the special education department at Sandy Hook. She asked her students to define hope, and their one-word answers were incorporated into the art. The students cut out tranquil Designing with a Purpose images of beaches, flowers, trees and water from magazines, which were decoupaged onto pieces When Forsyth Tech interior design students are invited to create a 12’ x 12’ room using only items found A “Simulating” of canvas and sent to the school in Connecticut. Kris and her students received acknowledgment in the Habitat ReStore, magic can happen! This year, two teams of students entered the Restore Spaces of their gift in the form of a hand-made thank you card designed by the special ed students and 2013 design competition, an annual fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County – and both Experience teachers at Sandy Hook expressing their gratitude and indicating the picture created by Forsyth Tech students now hangs at Sandy Hook for all to see. were rewarded for their creativity and originality. Team 1’s meditation/Moroccan/ethereal-themed Forsyth Tech added another level of room, which featured a bench made from an old coffee table, earned them the People’s Choice Award. real-world, cutting-edge training for Team 2 took second place in the Community Choice Award category for their wanderlust-inspired space. Health Technologies students this fall with the opening of a new, state-of-the- art interdisciplinary simulation lab. The The college also received a Gold lab features high-tech manikins, actual By Design Medallion Award for its fall recruitment monitoring and diagnostic systems campaign, which included radio and TV that enable students to gain skills in spots, digital billboard advertising, mobile interpreting and accessing vital patient advertising as well as the floor graphics information, real working oxygen and air campaign to reach broader audiences. capabilities as well as an actual vacuum NCMPR recognizes marketing and system for suctioning. Students from public relations professionals at community different disciplines, such as nursing and and technical colleges across the country. respiratory therapy, can learn, for example, North Carolina Lt. Gov. Dan Forest stopped by the Forsyth Tech architecture District 2 includes Alabama, Florida, Georgia, how to work as a team to conduct a code programs when he was in town recently to learn about the award-winning work Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North blue scenario on a “patient” that needs the architecture students are producing. The lieutenant governor has a personal interest Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, emergency intervention. in this program: He graduated from UNC-Charlotte with a degree in architecture, along with West Virginia, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands The sophisticated technology classmates Todd Shoaf (pictured left), program coordinator for Architectural Technology at Forsyth Tech, and The Bahamas. incorporated into this lab and the and Jamaul Redmond (pictured right), an Architectural Technology instructor. training the students receive ensure that According to Todd, Lt. Gov. Forest’s assessment of the quality and level of work he found at health technology graduates can enter Forsyth Tech was comparable to that found in the fourth year of universities offering four-year the workforce job-ready. programs in architecture. As a result of his visit, Lt. Gov. Forest has expressed interest in returning to Forsyth Tech to participate in presentations and critiques of student work.

Fall 2013 www.forsythtech.edu Honor Roll Cover Story p. 4 Dirty. Dark. Dismal. p. 5 The 3-Ds, as they are called, GOAL-tending are commonly used to This fall, Forsyth Tech formed a new educational partnership to provide a way for describe long-held beliefs students working fulltime to complete their bachelor’s degree and earn a master’s degree in education. Through an arrangement with Gardner-Webb University’s about the manufacturing Greater Opportunities for Adult Learners (GOAL) program, evening classes are being held Monday through Thursday on Forsyth Tech’s West Campus. industry dating back over One hundred students, many of them Forsyth Tech alumni and employees, are currently enrolled in this degree completion program. GOAL offers bachelor’s Another First! 100 years. degrees in nine curricular areas, including accounting, business administration, In November, 15 Associate Degree Nursing students were computer information systems, criminal justice, healthcare management and inducted into the charter chapter of Alpha Delta Nu, human services. Students also have the option to complete their master’s the national honor society associated with the National degree in education through GOAL. Organization for Associate Degree Nursing. Forsyth Tech’s “The GOAL program meets the needs of adult, working learners and extends chapter, called Beta Theta, is the first chapter in North the pathway to success that began for these students at the community college,” Carolina and lets the college recognize academic excellence says Forsyth Tech President Dr. Gary Green. It’s a win-win any way you look at it. in the nursing program.

Christopher Reyes Manufacturing Supreme Compliment Makeover In September, a group of paralegal students from Forsyth Tech traveled to Raleigh to observe four hours of oral arguments before the North Carolina Supreme Court. To prepare for this trip, But as the result of recent the students read and discussed the four cases that would be argued on the day of their visit in and rapid incorporation order to follow the legal arguments made before Salomon Pinargote the court by the various parties. of technology into many After the cases had been heard, three of the justices – Paul Newby, Mark Martin and Cheri manufacturing processes, Beasley – came out to address the students. World-Class Education The justices were curious to learn more about three new D’s have emerged Two Forsyth Tech students are broadening their horizons this fall. Salomon Pinargote the only group in recent memory that had ever to reflect the modern and Christopher Reyes are spending the semester studying business administration with visited the Supreme Court and paid attention to a focus on international business at Copenhagen Business Academy (Cphbusiness) in oral arguments for the entire four hours. manufacturing environment Copenhagen, Denmark. They are participating in a study abroad program developed through The students so impressed Associate a partnership between Forsyth Tech and Cphbusiness to provide academic and cultural Justice Beasley that two weeks later she called of today: exchange opportunities to students at both colleges. The program is designed to give students Warren Hodges, department chair of Paralegal first-hand exposure to the expanding global economy that they can bring back to and share Technology, and offered to come to Forsyth Tech with their local communities. in October to continue the conversation with Dynamic. Digital. Disruptive. In addition to his regular coursework this fall, Christopher has also become involved with the paralegal students that she had started with a Danish business incubator while in Copenhagen. them a month earlier in Raleigh. And here lies the rub...

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... public perception of manufacturing’s updated image isn’t shifting as fast as the advanced technology itself, and this is creating challenges for the industry, not only on a global scale but right here in the Piedmont Triad. “It wasn’t that long ago when workers left manufacturing floors at the end of a day, and the first thing they did when they got home was to put their shirts in the washing machine and jump in the shower to clean up,” explains Todd Bishop, department chair of Forsyth Tech’s Integrated Manufacturing department and program coordinator for the college’s Mechanical Engineering Technology and MANUFACTURING IN NC: Computer-Integrated Machining programs. Then & Now+ “But today’s manufacturing environment is much different,” he says. “Many of the traditional manual processes have been integrated into sophisticated and highly automated machines, some of which are located in clean rooms that are 50% as spotless and dirt-free as a research lab. Today’s manufacturing floors are bright, Textiles, freshly painted and air-conditioned.” tobacco, furniture As recently as five years ago, it would have been hard to predict the turnaround that has quickly but quietly been taking place within the manufacturing sector, 1992 despite the effects of the recession. Innovative and cutting-edge technologies, such as computer-controlled 50% processes, networking and automation have been combined with traditional Everything else technologies, such as machining and welding, to create more efficient processes that are also more cost-effective. This in turn has contributed to renewed growth and job creation in the manufacturing sector – and even the “re-shoring” or returning of manufacturing jobs from overseas. What this phenomenon has also done is contribute to a shortage of skilled labor. Bridging the Skills Gap 20% “Today’s manufacturing jobs require much higher skill levels than the manual, Textiles, labor-intensive work of traditional manufacturing jobs,” Todd points out. “That’s tobacco, where Forsyth Tech comes in. We deliver the sophisticated, state-of-the-art education furniture 2012 our local manufacturers need to build their workforce, and we turn out well-rounded 80% students who can hit the ground running from day one in good-paying jobs. Everything else “We tell students that if they take the time to invest in the education we provide, they can have a job for life. Manufacturing isn’t dead. It’s alive and thriving here!” According to a 2011 Manufacturing Institute and Deloitte study on the skills gap in manufacturing, there are 600,000 unfilled manufacturing positions in the U.S. today, primarily for skilled production workers, such as machinists, operators, craft workers, distributors and technicians. “These highly skilled technicians are the new knowledge workers, requiring Manufacturing isn’t dead. applied math and science, critical thinking skills and an understanding of lean “ manufacturing and supply chain,” says Dr. Gary Green, Forsyth Tech’s president. “To paraphrase the old car ad, ‘these are not our grandfathers’ plant workers.’” Dr. Green It’s alive and thriving here! brings the skills gap reality down to the local level. “Deere-Hitachi is adding jobs that require advanced welding skills that also ~ Todd Bishop, Department Chair,” include robotics,” he says. “In the energy sector, Siemens is growing a workforce that has certified skills in welding, machining and robotics coatings. Caterpillar is looking Integrated Manufacturing and for CNC-prepared machinists with an associate degree. In aviation, TIMCO Aviation Program Coordinator, Mechanical is looking for highly skilled machinists and assemblers and FAA-certified technicians. Engineering & Computer- And Herbalife is creating new jobs in bioprocessing.” Integrated Machining

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More than 100 people attended Forsyth Tech’s fall Manufacturing Information Session where they learned about the college’s manufacturing programs, viewed firsthand $1 million dollars in new, state-of-the-art equipment and met representatives from local manufacturers, including Deere-Hitachi, Caterpillar, Siemens, Reynolds American, Inc., Wieland Copper, Winston Tool, and Emerald Tool and Mold.

A generation ago, the entry-level production workers for jobs like these would have been high school graduates who might have taken a shop class or two. Today, with advanced manufacturing grounded in the STEM curriculum of science, tech- nology, engineering and math, it is the partnership between the community college and employer that creates the pipeline of skilled workers, Dr. Green emphasizes.

A National Training Model Engine of Economic Growth To help fill that pipeline, Forsyth Tech is stepping up to meet the training needs of local manufacturers by offering one of the most diverse manufacturing training “Everything we use in our daily life, programs in the state. The college has become a national model for how that is done. from cars to toothbrushes to loaves of bread on grocery store shelves, is manufactured,” Todd points out. “The Reality Check > Forsyth Tech offers the Manufacturering Institute’s NAM-endorsed Skill According to a 2011 skills gap report by population of the world is increasing the National Association of Manufacturers: Certification System designation, nationally recognized, third-party daily. More people means more need certifications for Computer-Integrated Machining, Mechanical for manufactured goods. What would > 67 percent of manufacturers reported Engineering Technology, Welding Technology and Industrial Systems happen if all manufacturing processes a shortage of qualified workers, and 56 Technology, which ensure students are trained in core competencies around the globe stopped tomorrow? The percent anticipate that shortage to only and enhance their value to employers in the workplace. world as we know it would come to an end. increase in the next three to five years. “Manufacturing’s reputation is making > With support from the Golden Leaf Foundation, Forsyth Tech recently a comeback, and, at the local level, > More than 70 percent of Americans purchased a new five-axis computer-numeric-controlled (CNC) Forsyth Tech is investing in its manufac- view manufacturing as the most important machining center with state-of-the-art FANUC controls. The college has turing education programs to be in step industry for a strong economy but ... only become the first FANUC® Certified Education CNC Training (CECT) with this rapidly changing industry and 30 percent of parents are encouraging meet the community’s needs.” their children to enter manufacturing. Program in the country that’s not owned by FANUC. According to the Manufacturing > While 77 percent of people in the U.S. > This fall, the college installed a new welding lab and expanded its Institute, the manufacturing industry in fear the loss of domestic manufacturing schedule by adding a third shift overnight welding class. the U.S. employs nearly 12 million people jobs to other countries ... only 17 percent directly and almost five million people of people see manufacturing as a top > The college now offers a two-year associate degree in Computer- indirectly because of the “multiplier career choice. Integrated Machining Technology. effect” – those jobs created to support the manufacturing industry. Forsyth Tech offers cutting-edge > Manufacturing workers have the high- Educating students for the 21st-century manufacturing environment isn’t only est job tenure in the private sector. education and training programs in key about providing technical training. It also involves teaching students “soft skills.” areas related to manufacturing, including: “The number one thing we hear employers asking for are workers with > For every $1 of manufacturing output good communication skills,” says David Dinkins, a Mechanical Engineering > Product and Industrial Design in a community, there’s another $1.48 of > Advanced Manufacturing The number one thing wealth created. Technology instructor. “In response, we incorporate communication skills classes “ into the curriculum that emphasize written communication, report writing, Production presentation preparation and public speaking.” > Emerging Technologies employers ask for On the manufacturing floor, David points out, workers are not just drafters, > Advanced Manufacturing Service designers and assemblers. They’re also communicators who are expected to record and Support data into spreadsheets for statistical process control and share that information > Organizational Development with other parts of the organization to ensure operations run smoothly and data is > Transportation and Distribution ...workers with good properly interpreted. “Students also need to know how to process what they read in technical manuals,” he adds. communication skills. The Power of Partnerships Local manufacturers have come to rely on Forsyth Tech’s commitment to ~ David Dinkins, Instructor ” educating and training workers for the 21st century manufacturing environment. Mechanical Engineering Technology “I am impressed with the amount of investment Forsyth Tech has made in manufacturing,” says Mike Young, a project engineer for and 50 percent owner in

Fall 2013 www.forsythtech.edu Join Our Cover Story Alumni Spotlight Alumni Community! p. 10 p. 11 Emerald Tool and Mold Inc., in Kernersville that produces plastic injection molds. Share stories, career updates & news He himself graduated from Forsyth Tech with an Associate of Science degree in at foundation.forsythtech.edu/alumni Drafting and Design. “Forsyth Tech has an intense program, and it’s clear the college plans to support manufacturing going forward. We’ve already hired one student from the college’s engineering program and hopefully will be hiring more as we Alumni Land Dream Jobs become more competitive.” As CEO of Wieland Copper, a German-based copper tubing manufacturer Forsyth Tech Engineers The Perfect Fit and the largest employer in Stokes County, Tom Baker says he’s blown away by his company’s partnership with Forsyth Tech. “I’ve only been in this position for 18 As the Piedmont Triad’s manufacturing sector continues to rebound and grow, the number of manufacturing jobs months, but my German colleagues and I are very impressed with Forsyth Tech’s new welding and machining facilities – they are a very good platform for us. is increasing along with the demand for a highly skilled workforce. Forsyth Tech is helping to meet those needs by “We believe in continuous training. Almost 30 percent of our workforce – educating students for real-world, in-demand jobs that can land them the opportunity they’ve always wanted. around 150 people – has received training through Forsyth Tech. Our relationship with Forsyth Tech goes beyond technical training. We just sent 30 people through the leadership training program so we can move them into supervisory positions.” For three graduates of the Mechanical Engineering Technology program, finding their dream job in manufacturing Mr. Baker credits Dr. Green’s foresight in providing state-of-the-art was directly related to the training they received at Forsyth Tech. manufacturing education. “Dr. Green recognizes the issues manufacturers face. For the past 10 to 15 years, it’s been un-cool to be in manufacturing. But manufacturing is coming back. It’s a challenge to attract skilled labor to our company, because there’s a gap in technical skills. We don’t just need engineers and welders – we also need electricians, people who can help us maintain our Mike Wally Mark equipment. Forsyth Tech fills these needs.” Willeford Wallace McSweeney Manufacturing with a Mission Emerald Tool & Mold Deere-Hitachi TE Connectivity In Rural Hall, Siemens Energy seeks workers with special skill sets and looks to Forsyth Tech graduates to meet their workforce needs. “We look for machinists who can run our machines and controls, who understand the ins and outs of programming,” explains Operations Manager Cory For 15 years, Mike Willeford sold Wally Wallace also credits Forsyth Mark McSweeney is very happy with Phillips. “We also need skilled welders. We hire students directly from Forsyth Tech, parts at a local car dealership. But Tech with teaching him the practical his job as a quality technician at TE because the college teaches the critical skills we require.” Mr. Phillips says Siemens also relies on Forsyth Tech’s flexibility in crafting having grown up with a father who skills needed to be successful at Connectivity – a company that makes curriculum around the company’s specific needs. “We use specialized materials was always tinkering with mechanical his job. Deere-Hitachi is known for plastic and composite automotive in our operations. We donate those materials to Forsyth Tech, so that students can projects, Mike had a smoldering quality and performance in the heavy components. As part of the quality become familiar with them before they are hired.” curiosity about how things work – equipment industry, specifically with team, Mark is responsible for assur- The manufacturing industry’s reputation is a concern for Mr. Phillips. “A lot and whether he could turn that inter- the excavators manufactured in ing that these parts adhere to strict of people think of manufacturing as dirty, out-of-date and manual. But, in manufacturing today, you see cutting-edge advanced technologies. Our tools est into a career. In 2009, he decided their Kernersville plant, where Wally standards. But if it weren’t for the and processes are constantly changing and growing. We make steam and gas to find out. Mike enrolled in Forsyth has been employed for nearly 25 Mechanical Engineering program, Mark turbine engines. We create things that people use every day and affect their lives Tech’s Mechanical Engineering years. He started as a welder, and might never have been hired for the in a positive way: We help people keep their power on.” Technology program. During his last knowing that he wanted to move up job. As a welder, Mark knew the only And because of the training and education they receive, many Forsyth Tech semester, an instructor mentioned in the company, he enrolled in the way to go further in his career was grads are sharing in that mission. that Emerald Tool & Mold, a plastic Mechanical Engineering Technology with more training. So, he enrolled at injection mold manufacturer in program at Forsyth Tech. “I went to Forsyth Tech, working during the day Manufacturing By The Numbers Kernersville, was hiring, and encour- Forsyth Tech with the purpose of and taking classes at night, staying in aged his students to apply. Mike furthering my education so I could school even after being laid off. During 24 (of 25) Number of Piedmont manufacturing categories, most of any region in NC took his advice and got the job as move up into the engineering depart- his last semester, he heard of the job at 1,992 Number of manufacturing firms in the Piedmont PIEDMONT a mechanical technician, starting ment at Deere-Hitachi,” says Wally. TE Connectivity, applied and got hired. + 98,416 Total manufacturing employment in the Piedmont TRIAD right after graduation in May 2011. “I use almost everything I learned “Having been a welder, I already knew { $53,480 Average manufacturing worker’s pay in the Piedmont “Forsyth Tech prepared me for this at Forsyth Tech on a daily basis in how to read blueprints,” says Mark. job,” says Mike. “The program is everything I do.” “But I didn’t know Geometric Dimen- 430,000 Number of manufacturing jobs in NC well rounded and practical; I learned sional Tolerancing, which was critical. NORTH $53,337 Average annual manufacturing wage ++ on the same software as I use at I got the GDT training, got qualified CAROLINA $40,425 Average annual private, non-manufacturing wage my job.” and got the job I’ve always wanted { 20% Manufacturing contribution to NC GDP, making it the largest single sector because of Forsyth Tech.”

+ Source: Our Manufacturing Future, The North Carolina Economic Development Center, February 2013 ++ Source: NCChamber.net Fall 2013 www.forsythtech.edu International Center International Center p. 12 p. 13

Helping Hand: Center helps international professionals transition to U.S. ivian’s transition was made easier through an English as are transitioning from public school into the professional world a Second Language (ESL) class coordinated by Forsyth Tech’s as well as entrepreneurs who trained in their own country and When Vivian Aguiar left Sao Paolo, Brazil, to come to Winston-Salem this fall, she had several hurdles to overcome. She International Center and taught on-site at the medical school. ran successful businesses there. spoke English, but her language skills needed some work. Plus she had to transition from being an undergraduate in a V The class is just one way the International Center works with Pauline Morris, the director of the International Center city of more than 11 million people to working with graduate students at Wake Forest University School of Medicine. students and professionals from other countries to help them and coordinator of Forsyth Tech’s ESL program, says more find the path to success in the United States. than 60 countries are represented in the center’s client base. Vivian is part of an exchange program that brings top For Melinda Deer, the human resources manager for Brazilian science students to Winston-Salem each year. Generally, Artistree in Kernersville, the center’s services allow the international the students stay here for about six months working on a research members of her workforce to get the communication and project at the medical school. leadership skills they need to move up the career ladder. Dr. Mark Chappell is the director of the U.S.-Brazil Science Artistree is the frame and molding manufacturing center without Borders program as well as a professor in the Hypertension for the craft store Michael’s. Ms. Deer says that of Artistree’s and Vascular Research Center at Wake Forest University School of 200 employees, many are highly skilled workers whose Medicine. He says the International Center’s ESL class is one of the English-language skills may need sharpening. Since 2010, the highlights for the Brazilian students. International Center has worked with Artistree to schedule and “It’s a very important class. They get a lot out of it, and it teach an on-site ESL class. also suggests to them that we care, that we want to reach out to “If your staff is made up of associates from them and help them with their English skills,” Dr. Chappell says. all over the world and they all have this great The class consists of students in the U.S.-Brazil program as knowledge but they can’t communicate with you, well as other international medical school students. Vivian says the Forsyth Tech can help you bring those associates up class helped with the transition to a new country. “You have more to speed. That really opens the door to continuing confidence when you take those classes,” she says. education.” Ms. Deer says. The International Center opened in 2001 under the auspices Forsyth Tech also recently helped SciWorks bring an of seven local agencies and was funded through an ECHO grant international professional in as its new executive director. Paul from the Winston-Salem Foundation. Two years later, Forsyth Tech Kortenaar, a Canadian, was able to acquire an H-1B U.S. work became the sole agency behind the center and moved it to its visa as a result of an agreement to partner between Forsyth Tech current location at the Forsyth County Central Library in and SciWorks, where the two parties decided to work together with downtown Winston-Salem. specific mutually aligned goals. Mr. Kortenaar obtained his H-1B In addition to ESL classes, the center offers many services U.S. work visa as a result of this partnership due to SciWorks’ to the international community, including GED, human ability to demonstrate a collaboration with an education resource development classes, computer classes in Spanish, organization in the U.S. Among other projects, Mr. Kortenaar assistance with validating foreign degrees and certificates, has worked with Forsyth Tech on the Forsyth County Invitational referrals to doctors and lawyers as well as individual start-up Robot Run, a Lego robotics competition for ages 9-14. business counseling, and is a resource for individuals regarding Even though the help provided by the International Center is all aspects of education, employment, health and housing. free, the clients who benefit value the services they’ve received. The center supports four different classifications of “They are very grateful people,” Pauline says. “They don’t international professionals, including students who are working just walk away and forget about it. Often they say, ‘Can I pay you in their profession, students who trained in their country as something?’ Our payment is that you turn around and help professionals but are attending Forsyth Tech classes, students who someone else, and they are.”

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RENEÉ ROGERS AARON CRANFORD Nonprofit Leadership & Management Coordinator Student, Paralegal Technology

Reneé Rogers is doing exactly what she wants to do – Aaron Cranford is an example of being in the right serving humanity. As program coordinator for Forsyth Tech’s place at the right time. And Forsyth Tech made it possible. Nonprofit Leadership & Management program, she prepares Aaron is enrolled in Forsyth Tech’s Paralegal students for leadership roles in the nonprofit sector. Reneé’s Technology program, and will graduate with an associate passion for service extends beyond the many boards and degree in December. Afterward, he plans to attend organizations for which she volunteers. It’s all about Gardner-Webb to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Business teaching others to serve. Administration. But except for a random article on Yahoo, “Many people have transitioned from the for-profit Aaron’s direction in life could have been very different. sector into nonprofit, but lack training. That’s where we can Since age 15, Aaron has been a food-services worker, help,” says Reneé. managing restaurants and working around Forsyth Forsyth Tech is the first – and only – community County. After high school, he attended Western Carolina college in North Carolina offering an AAS in nonprofit University, but it wasn’t the right time or place. studies. A small committee – appointed by Forsyth Tech Back home and working in food services again, Aaron President Dr. Gary Green – developed the concept, and it was saw an article on Yahoo about the top 10 jobs in the future. approved by the NC Community College System in July 2011; Number three was “paralegal.” Curious, Aaron called Reneé was named program coordinator a month later. Forsyth Tech – and he was sold. He enrolled in Paralegal Prior to her current role, Reneé was director of Technology immediately. “After taking the Wills, Estates & Graduate Enrollment at High Point University, earning her Trusts class, I knew I found my calling,” says Aaron. MBA while working there. After graduating, she applied for a Last semester, Aaron took an internship at the Forsyth part-time teaching position at Forsyth Tech. County Register of Deeds office, during which he was able “I was so excited to teach that I didn’t even ask what to network with various professionals in the industry. One the salary would be,” says Reneé. “I just wanted to get into of them – a local attorney specializing in real estate and a classroom.” Soon, she was a full-time faculty member; simple family law – was impressed with Aaron and then coordinator of the program. offered him a job. He started that job in October. These days, much of Reneé’s time is spent with area “My internship made all the difference,” says Aaron. nonprofits, recruiting candidates for the program. And the “Forsyth Tech provided the opportunity for me to numbers speak for themselves. There was just one class in learn a new skill set, and the internship allowed me August 2011. Currently, there are four classes. Next spring, WHO to apply those skills in a practical setting. If it wasn’t there will be nine. for Forsyth Tech, I might have spent the rest of my And when the first graduates receive their degrees next career in a kitchen instead of a law office.” May, Reneé will be looking on with pride. “There’s no greater calling than service. It’s a blessing to train people to make a HERE Opportunity Knocks difference in the world.” goesAaron is an admitted opportunist. “I’ve had lots of opportunities in my life,” says Aaron. “I like to A Journey of Reinvention think that I’ve taken advantage of the ones that make me a better person.” For more than a decade, Reneé held two full-time jobs – one as a businesswoman and one as a For example, Aaron was an Eagle Scout in the caregiver for her two ailing aunts. After they passed Boy Scouts – something that taught him respon- away, Reneé wondered, “If I’m no longer a WHO sibility, respect and perseverance. He also took caregiver, then who am I?” Then came a advantage of an opportunity to talk with a pretty journey of reinvention. waitress at a restaurant one day, and that woman is now his wife of eight years. Today, what makes Reneé happy is volunteering, painting, Zumba dancing, expanding her social At Forsyth Tech, Aaron took advantage of the circle and being active in her sorority. One of her opportunity to serve as president of the Parale- gal Association, which helped him improve his favorite activities is singing in a gospel choir. leadership skills. “My great grandparents were early members of Providence Baptist Church. It brings me so much “I’ve learned three things that I want to share with joy to sing in the choir there!” HERE future students,” he says. “First, get to know your classmates; they are your future network. Second, No matter what she’s doing, Reneé is happy. works get involved in your professional association; “I have family, friends, a job I adore and a purpose,” those relationships can open doors. And third, do she says. “What more could a person want?” an internship. I’m proof that they really work.”

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Thanks to hundreds of generous donors, many students at Forsyth Tech receive financial support in the form of scholarships to help defray the costs of attending college. While every schol- arship is important and deeply appreciated, one scholarship program stands out – not just because of the financial assistance it provides, but because of the life-changing opportunities it offers the students who become part of it. The Student Ambassador Scholarship program is a platform for high achievers to represent Forsyth Tech on campus and around the community. Ambassadors have the opportunity to build their confidence, improve their leadership skills and expand their professional network – benefits Thomas Gean Byron Pinargote that can open doors to a more successful future. But that’s just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. Beverly Lewis is Forsyth Tech’s director of Student Activities and manages the Student Ambassador program. She joined the Forsyth Tech family in 2010, and when she discovered that a Student Ambassador program once in place was no longer active, she set out to resurrect it. She began building support, and by the spring semester of 2012, the first class of five ambassadors was named. Forsyth “Being a student ambassador is transformative,” Beverly says. “On a practical level, it prepares students for interviews, teaches decorum, and Being a student ambassador is shows them what to say or how to act in a certain situation. In the long term, the transformation is much deeper. Being a student ambassador builds transformative. pride – not just in the college they’re representing, but in themselves for the ~ Beverly Lewis, Tech’s way people respect their leadership. When a student ambassador puts on the Forsyth Tech Director of Student Activities Face To The Community Alexis Denofrio uniform, they stand a little taller. It’s a feeling they carry into their jobs and relationships after they finish their education here.” Thomas Gean would agree. One of the original student ambassadors when the program started in 2012, Thomas graduated in May with an as- What does a student ambassador do? sociate degree in Criminal Justice. However, partly due to the impact ~ Conducts campus tours of the community service he’s done with children and teenagers, Thomas ~ Represents Forsyth Tech at community events is now pursuing a College Transfer degree at Forsyth Tech and hopes to ~ Speaks at local high schools and various events enroll at UNCG in the fall of 2014 to get a bachelors degree in Child & ~ Is involved in service projects Adolescent Development. ~ Attends leadership training “I wasn’t always a good student or role model, but that has changed,” says Thomas. “Being a student ambassador has allowed me to understand ~ Greets visiting dignitaries my real strengths and assets. Instead of being a carpenter or a police officer – ~ Participates in high-profile events sponsored by the college two professions for which I’ve earned degrees at Forsyth Tech – working with adolescents as part of my service requirement showed me that mentoring youth is my calling.” Another student who recognizes the power of the Student Ambassador program is Alexis Denofrio. Alexis is enrolled in the Associate in Science

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program and will transfer to a four-year university to study either chemistry or Forsyth Tech has been the catalyst for many success stories biochemistry. Ultimately, she wants to work in regenerative medicine. about students, alumni, instructors and staff members. These “Until I became a student ambassador, I was unaware of everything A SALUTE stories of strength, perseverance and creativity often encour- Forsyth Tech has to offer,” says Alexis. “I wasn’t really involved in anything age others to reach higher and achieve even more in their own beyond my classes. But student ambassadors are pushed to excel and reach lives. We thank those who serve as examples of potentials we were never aware of, which means being exposed to new situa- to success} success that others may follow. tions and challenges. I am much more focused now and feel as if the whole Until I became staff of the college is supporting me in my endeavors.” a student ambassador I was unaware of everything Melaine Ireland Forsyth Tech has to offer. Byron Pinargote is another new ambassador pleasantly surprised by the “When I was a kid, I didn’t even know what the word ~ Alexis Denofrio, Student Ambassador program. “Not only has the Student Ambassador program made it possible for ‘architecture’ meant,” says Melaine Ireland. “I just knew me to attend college,” says Byron, “it’s helping me become a better leader and that while my friends were looking at fashion magazines, a more confident public speaker – two goals I set for myself at the beginning I was looking at floor plans.” It wasn’t until a career fair of the program.” during high school that she discovered that people could Currently enrolled in the Automotive Systems Technology program, Byron actually build a career and get paid for doing what she is still trying to decide what career best suits his strengths. “Being the only loved to do. She knew she had a passion for architecture student ambassador located in the Transportation Center, I’m the ‘go-to’ guy for any question about Forsyth Tech. When they ask questions I can’t answer, and decided to learn more. it’s a learning experience for me. People look at me differently … with respect. It’s a good feeling to be recognized as someone people look up to and depend And she did learn more. In May, Melaine graduated from on for help.” the Architectural Technology program at Forsyth Tech, and For Brayden Fortino, the Student Ambassador program has opened doors in August, she started classes at UNC-Charlotte’s School for him that he never knew existed. “Next semester I will be shadowing a of Architecture. She is one of only 60 students from more What does it take to be a neurologist to gain hands-on experience and knowledge that will greatly assist than 1,000 applicants accepted into the UNCC program, student ambassador? me when applying to graduate school in the future,” he says. “Without the which is known for turning out some of the best architects leadership and communication workshops I have been exposed to as well as in the business. To be considered for the Student Ambassador Scholarship the title of being a scholarship student and the confidence that comes with program, candidates must: that title, this opportunity would have remained unknown to me.” As the end of her first semester at UNCC approaches, ~ Attend classes for the full fiscal year of their program commitment As with the other four student ambassadors, Charlie Fulk’s plate is full, Melaine knows she made the right decision. “I know that ~ Have time and schedule availability for college activities too. He is layout editor for the school newspaper, Technically Speaking, vice ...one of only 60 Forsyth Tech prepared me well for this. If I had entered this ~ Have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and maintain it president of Phi Theta Kappa, a national honor society, and technical assistant program without the knowledge I gained at Forsyth Tech, for the duration of the program to the chair of the English department. “I’m an older student that’s coming I’d be completely overwhelmed. When I started at Forsyth ~ Carry a minimum of 12 credit hours back to college, and I wasn’t sure I was going to be able to do it,” Charlie students from more states. “But, being elected an ambassador has given me self worth, pride Tech, there were more than 30 students in my Architecture and have completed one semester and enthusiasm to know I can do this.” And, Charlie has something else Technology class. Only five or six graduated, which tells me ~ Possess knowledge of Forsyth Tech to be proud of: As a college transfer student, he has received numerous than 1,000 applicants not only how challenging the program is, but the level of ~ Have volunteer experience scholarship offers from four-year colleges, including an Ivy League university, my own drive and determination.” when he graduates from Forsyth Tech in the spring. “But, I’m 95 percent accepted into the sure I’m going to Texas Tech,” he says. During her time at Forsyth Tech, Melaine was a full-time All five of this year’s student ambassadors are active in leadership and student and worked a full-time job as a life coach in the service roles. “These students are on fire,” says Beverly. “It’s so easy to support them because they believe in the mission and live it every day. I’m fortunate UNCC program... mental health field. “It wasn’t easy,” she says, “but I’m that I get to nurture them and watch them grow. And in order to keep the proud to say that all my hard work is paying off.” program alive, we must hit a home run every day. We do that by not allowing these students to fail – by supporting them and guiding them. In the end, they Melaine isn’t the only one proud of these accomplish- are the proof that Forsyth Tech is really doing what we say we’re doing. They ments. “I’m the first person in our family to get a degree,” give Forsyth Tech a face in the community.” she says. “My mom can’t talk about it without crying.”

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Often, I’ll combine several styles to create Can massage therapy be an alternative Do you have a favorite client rubbing people an “integrated” massage. Q to medication? Q success story? At the end of the treatment, I’ll discuss my Yes, depending on how involved the muscles One of my clients, whom I had been findings and make recommendations for A are. I’ve had a number of patients with leg Aseeing for 10 years, was diagnosed further treatment and possible “homework.” pain come to me while they are taking with pancreatic cancer. She was pain medication and muscle relaxants. diagnosed in April and was told she the right way As I work with them, they often find that their wouldn’t make it through that summer. Q You give homework? What kind? need for medications changes after a few She wanted to continue with the massage An Interview with Kim Moore, sessions. With their medical doctor’s therapy, because it allowed her to be Yes. My clients who are the most invested cooperation, we can assist in helping totally pain free for up to three hours Program Coordinator, Therapeutic Massage A in what they’re doing with me see much reduce the clients’ need for medications, after each of our sessions, which made better outcomes with massage therapy. but changing medications ultimately her feel wonderful. She continued to see Let’s say a client comes to me with neck should be done only by their doctor. me once a week until she was no longer and wrist pain. After completing her initial able to travel. She died the following assessment, I learn that she sits at a April, outliving her doctors’ expectations computer all day long and types. I determine When Kim Moore starts discussing the field of massage therapy, you become swept up by her passion Do you recommend massage therapy by nine months. While it’s always hard the source of her pain to possibly be the Q Wand enthusiasm for this alternative health practice, which has been her vocation and avocation for for “routine maintenance” or only to lose a client, I was grateful that I repetitive motion of her hands on the more than 15 years. In addition to coordinating Forsyth Tech’s rigorous massage therapy program, when someone has a problem? could use therapeutic massage to help keyboard. After working on her, I send her Kim is owner of the Massage & Bodywork Clinic of Kernersville. She also serves as government relieve her pain for even short periods home with a number of different stretches I look at the body like you might look at relations chair and secretary of the NC chapter of the American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) A of time throughout her illness. I knew to do each day to keep the muscles in her your car. Your car needs gas and oil to run, and president of the NC Community College Council on Therapeutic Massage programs. I had made a difference in the quality forearms loose. right? What would happen if you don’t put In this column, Kim demystifies massage therapy by explaining what it is – and isn’t – and those things in? Your car stops working. The of her life during her final months. the health benefits it provides. same thing will happen to your body if you Q How long does a massage last? don’t give it what it needs. Massage therapy is like a tune-up for your body. One of my Massage therapy is considered an Can you give a simple explanation The average full-body massage lasts about Q Q we do is “fluff and buff.” While massage For people who have never had a A favorite quotes is: “If you don’t take care of alternative health option. Can it of what massage therapy is? Q an hour. We can also give partial massages your body, where are you going to live?” work with traditional medicine as therapists do offer treatments designed to therapeutic massage before, what in about 30 minutes on certain areas, such Massage therapy is a way of using touch well as other alternative therapies? provide overall relaxation, the therapy is could they expect on a first visit? as the neck and shoulders. But, for optimal I’ve had clients for up to 15 years who A to manipulate the soft tissue muscles of I frequently consult with medical also used to effectively manage pain, On a client’s first visit to me, I want to find benefit, most of my clients prefer a 60- to come back to see me every four to six weeks the body to relieve pain, rehabilitate injury, A doctors on my clients’ medical and stress and chronic illnesses. A out as much as I can about this person, 90-minute session. for regular “tune-ups,” which help them reduce stress, increase relaxation and aid his or her lifestyle and any activities that maintain their optimum health. therapeutic needs. After all, we’re all in general wellness. could be contributing to the pain or healthcare providers working to improve the health of our patients Q Who is qualified to give a discomfort they might be experiencing. Q What should people wear to a and clients. I often work with therapeutic massage? Are they a runner? Do they spend a lot of massage therapy appointment? What types of medical conditions can Is a massage therapist the same thing Q Q You should always make sure you are time traveling by car or plane for work? Does be treated with massage therapy? chiropractors, acupuncturists and as a masseuse? A Anything they feel comfortable in. They physical therapists. All of these receiving treatment from a licensed a man carry a large wallet in his back pocket? A can undress to the level of their comfort Different medical conditions require Technically, yes. Historically, a massage A treatments can be complementary. massage therapist. Massage therapists Does a woman carry a heavy purse over her before getting between the sheets on the different types of therapeutic massage. A therapist was called “masseuse” or For example, sometimes acupuncture should display their Licensed Massage & shoulder or a baby on her hip? massage therapy table. We always make For example, if someone is undergoing “masseur.” Today, however, therapists can be the first course of treatment Bodywork Therapists (LMBT) license in their I take a complete medical history to sure our clients’ modesty is respected and cancer treatment, they might benefit from prefer to be called “massage therapists” for chronic pain, reducing a patient’s work space. You can go to American Massage assess the client’s current condition maintained and that they are fully draped oncology massage, which takes into account or “therapeutic massage practitioners.” pain to the point where massage Therapy Association at www.amtamassage.org and determine how I can best help. I at all times. However, a client might remain the medications the person is on and what and use the locator on the home page to find therapy becomes the next most then discuss my recommended treatment fully clothed while receiving a massage those drugs are doing to the body. In this case, effective treatment. licensed massage therapists in your area and plan, including an explanation of the in modalities like seated massage or we might avoid a circulatory massage, which What are some of the biggest misunder- Q their specialties. different types of massage and their sports massage. could cause a negative interaction with the standings about massage therapy? benefits, such as Swedish, deep tissue, drugs. Or, we might use a lymphatic drainage A lot of people think massage therapy is a neuromuscular, Eastern or medical. massage technique to relieve the person’s Aspa-type treatment that people only use to edema (water retention). feel more relaxed. Some believe that all

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Expanding Our Reach THE PAST YEAR HAS SEEN FORSYTH TECH BUILD ON THE SUCCESS OF THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS, EXPANDING ITS SPHERE OF INFLUENCE IN MANY SIGNIFICANT WAYS. WHILE STILL FOCUSED ON PROVIDING Affirmationsof Success EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES LOCALLY, THE COLLEGE IS ALSO REACHING OUT TO WORK WITH In June, Forsyth Tech’s accreditation was reaffirmed by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association REGIONAL AND NATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND COMPANIES. THROUGH THESE EFFORTS, of Colleges and Schools (SACS) for the next 10 years. This FORSYTH TECH IS BECOMING A LEADER IN THE COMMUNITY COLLEGE ARENA, PUTTING THE followed an extensive review of the college’s performance in meeting its objectives. This reaffirmation assures the public COLLEGE AT THE FOREFRONT OF WORKFORCE EDUCATION. that a Forsyth Tech degree has the value it should have, and it assures legislators and other officials that the college is NEW PLACES, NEW FACES fulfilling its mission of serving the community. OUR UNIVERSE IS EXPANDING One way the college is fulfilling that mission is by The opening of the Oak Grove Center in January gave Forsyth Tech Money to Learn taking the lead in a new program to expand the National over 90,000 square feet of new space – 33 classrooms, 32 offices, a In the past year, Forsyth Tech received two grants to Association of Manufacturers’ Endorsed Skills Certification bookstore and an auditorium. Formerly the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County help expand and enhance bioscience education. Both System in Computer-Integrated Machining, Welding, Schools’ Career Center, the building was renovated using funds from the indicate the growing acknowledgement of Forsyth Tech Mechanical Engineering Technology and Industrial Systems. 2008 bond referendum. It’s now a state-of-the-art facility that utilizes the as a leader in the area of bioscience education regionally This expansion will allow Forsyth Tech and four other latest technology and allows the college to offer more classes. and nationally. community colleges to offer industry-recognized, third-party But Main Campus isn’t the only place Forsyth Tech is expanding. The first, from the Department of Labor, gave nearly credentials to more students, creating pathways for them into After being named director of the Small Business Center in 2013, Allan $15 million to lead a nationwide Community College manufacturing. Funded by a grant from the Golden Leaf Consortium for Bioscience Credentials (c3bc), with Younger decided to increase SBC services in Stokes County by increasing , Foundation, this initiative will bring more higher-paying, the number of small business seminars offered and re-opening the Small 1400 the goal of better preparing trade-impacted and long- long-term jobs to the region and create a better economic term unemployed workers for high-wage jobs in the Business Center in Walnut Cove. The goal of both initiatives is to meet the future for everyone. bioscience and healthcare fields. The second, from the growing small business demands in Stokes County. National Science Foundation, gave nearly $5 million to Dreams improve the quality of community college bioscience education by offering instructors the opportunity to participate in a three-year Biotechnology Industrial Fellows Program. Work is progressing on both fronts. According to Russ Read, executive director of the National Center Realized for the Biotechnology Workforce based at Making In May, 1,400 students graduated from Forsyth Tech, the largest class in the Forsyth Tech, the c3bc is

college’s history. As many of those students move on to work in manufacturing, currently developing Forsyth Tech continues H skills, standards and to find itself the subject eadlines healthcare, business and other fields, they will touch every aspect of the local curriculum to be of national – and now economy. This has been the case for decades, with Forsyth Tech graduates helping international – news. New York Times used in the training. by columnist Thomas local companies grow and prosper. And, as the number of graduates has grown, The Biotechnology In May of this year, the Friedman, best-selling author of “ Is Flat so has the college’s influence. Today Forsyth Tech stands as an important source Industrial Fellows Japanese business .” The men crossed paths and had a lengthy conversation about America’sThe skills World gap of the kind of skilled, well-trained workforce that attracts new industries to Winston- Program, meanwhile, is in the newspaper Salem and surrounding communities. planning stages, with instructors in advanced manufacturing. Mr. Friedman was

from community colleges across the Journal(Japan’s Nikkei so impressed with Dr. Green’s take on the situa Those 1,400 graduates included 26 from the first graduating class of Stokes Wall Street country scheduled to visit Forsyth about how the college is meeting the work tion that he quoted him in his next column. Early College. After receiving their high school diplomas in the morning, the 26 ) ran a story Tech in June 2014 to visit companies, force needs of the local economy. Written by Dr. Green has also done some writing of - received AA or AS degrees from Forsyth Tech that evening. All 26 went on to four- institutions and university settings his own for the national press. He is blogging year colleges, thanks to the $300,000 in grants and scholarships they received. chief correspondent Joshua Ogawa, the story- observing how bioscience works. was based on a tour he took of the college as for HuffingtonPost.com According to Russ, by the time they Stokes Early College is indicative of the role Forsyth Tech is playing in helping local well as visits with local manufacturers and training issues from his vantage on educational point as aand leave a month later, they will be able to students achieve greater academic success. an extensive interview with Forsyth Tech’s community college president. This is yet another transfer what they have learned to their example of how the college is continuing to own classroom teaching experience. president, Dr. Gary Green. extend its reach: by being recognized for Dr. Green was also mentioned in expertise on a national scale. The Fall 2013 www.forsythtech.edu The 2012 – 2013 Our Donors

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Hammes Ms. Edyce Elworth Mr. Steven (Eric) Wiley Richard Childress Racing Mr. John Kurgan Mr. Von G. Hawkins Mr. Billy Green Ms. Dawn T. Highsmith Mr. Horace B. Hord* Mrs. Andrea D. Kepple Ms. Wendy Emerson Ms. Tracey Williams Enterprises, LLC Mr. James Lord Mr. Alex E. Moser Mr. Thomas J. Griffin Mr. Rudy G. Hill Ms. Lisa J. Parrish Mr. James R. Nanton Ms. Susan Emery Ms. Anu Williams Ricky Joe’s Family Restaurant Mr. William E. Ogburn NC Society of Radiologic The Foundation Circle Ms. Martha L. Haire Mr. and Mrs. David C. Hinton Mr. Chris Hare Mr. and Mrs. L. Gordon Pfefferkorn Ms. Yvonne Ewing Ms. Yolanda Wilson Mr. Rod A. Risley Ms. Bonnie Pfuntner Technologists, Inc. The Foundation Circle honors Mrs. Beth Hopkins Mr. John C. Jessup The Garden Study Club Shaun Edward Stewart Fund Ms. Renee Foust Dr. Conley Winebarger Rock Tenn Ms. Amy Savage Ms. Kay B. Nardo our donors who have left a Ms. Frances L. Huffman Ms. Crystal L. Jester Ms. Kay S. Martin Ms. Mamie M. Sutphin Ms. Carol Freeman Ms. Laura Yannuzzi Ms. Doris Russell Ms. Elva N. Sieg Ms. Sarah H. Owen bequest or included Forsyth Tech Mr. and Mrs. Gordon B. Hughes Mr. Randall D. Jones Ms. Carole S. Vernon Mr. John A. Taylor Ms. Michele Freeman Mr. Greg Young Mr. Charles Scott Ms. Lisa Sigmon Ms. Polly C. Story Foundation Mr. Gerald P. Kearns Ms. Lynne T. Kerr Mr. John Medlin, Jr. Ms. Mary Tucker Ms. Ellen Gallimore Mr. Allan Younger Ms. Judy Scurry Ms. Sally Sumerlin Dr. Shari B. Covitz Scholarship in their estate plans. Please let Mrs. Rebecca N. Keith Ms. Audrey S. Kirby Ms. Elma C. Menius us know if you have included the Mr. and Mrs. David C. Wesson Ms. Jenifer Gibson Ms. Inez Shaw Mr. Christopher Waldmann The Bloom Agency Mr. James Leslie Dr. Mark P. Knudson Mr. Rick Menius Foundation Mr. Steven E. Wiley Mr. Michael Glontz Mr. and Mrs. Thomas F. Sizemore, Jr. Mr. Stephen Williams Dr. and Mrs. Wesley Covitz Ms. Ping Liang Mr. Joseph B. Lindsly Gifts-In-Kind Ms. Elma C. Menius in your estate plans so Mr. Wilson Grab Mr. James R. Sprouse Ms. Annette H. Wood Ms. Nancy O. Tutterow Mr. Ronald S. MacKlin Ms. Gloria E. Maldonado-Rivera Ms. Betsy Ripple we can include you in Dr. Gary Green Anonymous Surry Yadkin EMC Mr. and Mrs. Karl F. Yena Therapeutic Massage Scholarship Directors Mr. Michael P. Massoglia Ms. Tanya H. Martin Ms. Elma C. Menius our updates and events. Ms. Jean Groome Ms. Sarah Adkisson Ms. Linda G. Tilley Ms. Suzanne Young American Massage Therapy Contact Edyce Elworth at Gifts $500-$999 Dr. and Mrs. David L. McCullough Ms. Teresa Mason Ms. Mary Jo Spaugh Ms. Tricia Hamlin Air Products and Chemicals Utility Lines Construction Service, Inc. Tom Staley Endowment Association [email protected] Anonymous Ms. Lynn P. Michael Ms. Veronica Massenburg Ms. Elma C. Menius Ms. Debbra Hauser American Safety Utility Corp Village Tavern, Inc. Mr. Sammy L. Allred* Welding Modern Machine or call 336.734.7296. Dr. and Mrs. Joel T. Bruggen Ms. Ellen N. Monahan Mr. and Mrs. Stephen McCutchan Mr. Mason Strickland Ms. Annette Hedrick Artist’s Way Creations Vulcan Materials Company Mrs. Donna L. Staley Mr. W. Avalon Potts Ms. Nancy W. Dunn Ms. Margie J. Nance Mr. Charles M. McEwan Ms. Elma C. Menius Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth Carlson Ms. Caroline Helsabeck Ayn Rand Institute Wal-Mart Trinity Christian Church Dr. and Mrs. John W. Hartz Ms. Cynthia L. Olsen Ms. Nancy K. Money Ms. Glynna Dobson Templeton Mrs. Mabel C. Corpening* Ms. Dawn Highsmith Mr. Jay Baity Ms. Diana K. Welsh Endowment Mr. Arnold G. King Ms. Elsie E. Pearce Ms. Caryl L. Morgan Mr. William K. Templeton Mr. P. Fred Crouch, II Mr. Warren Hodges Bernice Bienenstock Furniture Library Ms. Susan K. Zimmerman Trinity Christian Church Other Funded Programs Maynard & Harris Mr. John R. Perkinson, Jr. Mr. Timothy W. Myers Mr. Matthew Tilley Mrs. Vivian Allred Dixon* Mr. Wesley Hutchins Ms. Alice H. Bess Woman’s Club of Winston-Salem The Garden Study Club Endowment Mr. and Mrs. Clifford W. Perry, Jr. Mr. Ralph E. Neal, Jr. Ms. Linda Kirby Adult Literacy, GED and Dr. and Mrs. Wesley Covitz Ms. Crystal Jester Ms. Dee Best Woman’s Club of Winston-Salem Mr. Benjamin S. Willis Mr. James W. Pierson Ms. Marjorie J. Northup ESL Program Dr. Bob H. Greene* Ms. Rebecca Keith Best Books Company Gifts – In Honor of Mr. William F. Womble Dr. Gary Poehling Ms. Susan Ott Mr. Douglas T. Demarest Mr. Vergil H. Gough Ms. Lynne Kerr Bojangles Endowed Scholarships Dr. Deborah L. Pritchard Mr. Thomas E. Pearson Mr. Michael Ayers Mr. Dwan B. Dorman Martha and Ernest Logemann Mr. Leonard Kiser Ms. India Brim General Scholarships Mr. and Mrs. Russ H. Read Ms. Trina C. Pennell College of Education, Branner Dixson Baldwin Mr. Richard Mattox Mrs. Catherine Leigh Kiser Marshall* Ms. Ping Liang Ms. Mary H. Brim Leaders Dr. Kristin L. Redfield Ms. Margaret S. Richardson NC State University Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. Baldwin, III Accounting Scholarship Mr. Wayne A. Mattox Dr. Douglas Maynard Ms. Gloria Maldonado Rivera Ms. Ethel H. Cannon Gifts $250-$499 Ms. Laura A. Reynolds Mr. Charles D. Sheets, Jr. Mr. Bruce Babcock C. David Kepple Jr. Memorial Ms. Rebecca N. Keith Ms. Trina C. Pennell Miss Rebecca Mulligan* Ms. Tanya Martin Charm Books Ms. Anne Babcock Alumni Scholarship Ms. Carol S. Pope Mr. Henry F. Snyder, Sr.* Dr. and Mrs. Loren A. Bauman Mr. and Mrs. C. Guy Rudisill Ms. Karen Shore Faculty Award Ms. Teresa Mason Ms. Carolyn Clifton Dr. Dale Boger Anonymous Ms. Diana C. Smith Mr. Henry F. Snyder, Jr. Mr. Algenon L. Cash Mrs. Mary Hartman Smith Ms. Carol S. Short Mrs. Andrea D. Kepple Mr. Michael Massoglia Coca-Cola Bottling Company Mr. David M. Cline Mr. Michael S. Glontz Ms. Lanette Tysinger Spencer and Nell Waggoner* Dr. Shari B. Covitz Mr. John W. Sullivan Ms. Monica M. Simmons Mr. Edwin L. Welch, Jr. Mr. Shawn Matthews Consolidated Mr. Matthew Clark Apple Foundation Scholarship Mr. Steven E. Wiley Mr. A.T. (Tab) Williams Mr. and Mrs. F. Borden Hanes, Jr. Ms. Nancy O. Tutterow Ms. Ivy M. Steward Crouch Memorial Scholarship Ms. Nancy Miller Ms. Linda G. Cooper Mr. Jon H. Clark Apple Foundation Ms. Tracey M. Williams Ms. Debbra D. Hauser Ms. Patricia A. Vaughn Mr. Donald L. Townsend Mr. Fred P. Crouch, II Ms. Kim Moore Ms. Carol V. Daywalt-Wentz Art and Dannie Weber Scholarship Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Helsabeck Ms. Lanette Tysinger Ms. Rebecca Mulligan* Ms. Caryl Morgan Duke Energy Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Weber Helsabeck-Hall Insurance Agency, Inc. Mr. John Vogler Mr. Alan Murdock Ms. Karen S. Estep Dr. Charles E. Volk

Fall 2013 www.forsythtech.edu The Momentum Campaign p. 26 The Momentum Campaign Building Momentum Thanks to all our generous donors. (10.01.04 to 6.30.13) Gifts DataChambers Mr. and Mrs. Gordon B. Hughes Mr. and Mrs. Haywood Edmundson, V Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Pulitzer, Jr. Forsyth Tech at Innovation Quarter $1,000,000 and above Mr. and Mrs. Murray C. Greason, Jr. IMG College Mrs. Aurelia Gray Eller Ms. Deana K. Ray On October 21, 2013, Forsyth Tech Reynolds American Foundation Frank B. Hanes Charitable Trust Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Joyce Mr. Michael S. Glontz Mr. Roger A. Richardson Ms. Sybil D. Rinehardt brought its Momentum Capital Forsyth Medical Center Mr. and Mrs. Tommy Hickman Mr. and Mrs. Stan Kelly Mr. Michael E. Harris When Forsyth Tech moves into its newly Wake Forest Baptist Health Kaplan Early Learning Mr. and Mrs. Donny C. Lambeth Hayworth Miller Funeral Home T. W. Garner Food Company Campaign to an end with the renovated space at 525@Vine in October Dr. Thomas Shown Mr. Jeffrey R. McFadden Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Earl Ingram Ms. Nancy H. Vargas announcement that the college is 2014, it will occupy 23,900 square feet and $500,000- $999,999 Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP Mr. and Mrs. Christoph Nostitz Mr. and Mrs. Henry Jordan Ms. Patricia A. Vaughn provide educational support for more than Michael Neill Properties Dr. Kenneth M. Sadler Mrs. Kathryn Latimer Ms. Kimberly D. Weber directing approximately half of the 1,200 students each year as well as training BB&T Ms. Gwendolyn D. Whitaker money raised to establish a presence and resource support for the college’s John Wesley and Anna Hodgin Hanes Richard J. Reynolds, III & Salem Electric Dr. and Mrs. Kerry M. Link Marie M. Reynolds Foundation Ms. Linda W. Yurko corporate partners, Innovation Quarter Foundation Dr. William M. Satterwhite, Jr. Mr. Kenneth Jarvis in the 525@Vine building at Wake Mr. and Mrs. Andrew J. Schindler tenants, and small business owners and Wells Fargo Mr. Perry Sheppard Mr. Phil and Mrs. Sue Marion Forest Innovation Quarter in downtown entrepreneurs. Shelco, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Mebane Turner Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Moore up to $500 Winston-Salem. Forsyth Tech at Innovation Quarter will be- $250,000-$499,999 SunTrust Mr. and Mrs. Arthur G. Weber Dr. and Mrs. Michael T. Munley AC Corporation come home to several named facilities and Womble Carlyle Sandridge Mr. and Mrs.* William F. Womble, Sr. Mr. Samuel H. Ogburn Ms. Alice E. Adams-Ruldolph Mr. Leslie M. Baker, Jr. programs as a result of the capital campaign: & Rice, PLCC Sunrise Technologies Ms. Jan G. Overman Dr. and Mrs. Harley P. Affeldt “We’ve been waiting a long time for DataMax Mr. and Mrs. Len Preslar, Jr. Dr. Susan R. Allred this day,” said Forsyth Tech President • R. J. Reynolds Corporate Training Center James G. Hanes Memorial Fund $10,000-$24,999 $2,500-$4,999 Mr. and Mrs. Russel H. Read Ms. Hidemi Arai Mr. James M. Marshall * Dr. Gary Green in his opening remarks • Southern Community Small Business Center Amarr Garage Doors Mr. and Mrs. Dewitt E. Rhoades Mr. Jerry L. Arehart Southern Community Bank Mr. C. Edwin Allman, III before a group of supporters in the Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Bell Mr. and Mrs. William P. Sandridge Ms. Susan A. Baker • BB&T Biotechnology Program Mrs. Mary Tucker Allman Spry Leggett & Crumpler Atrium of Biotech Place in Innova- Mr. and Mrs. Mickey Boles Aon Consulting Mr. and Mrs. Travis Simpson Mr. Tony Banjoko • Wells Fargo Nanotechnology Program tion Quarter. “One of the key goals of $100,000-$249,999 Mr. and Mrs. Royall R. Brown Mrs. Ann Bennett-Phillips Ms. Cindy Ann B. Smith Ms. Kathleen Barnes Mr. and Mrs. James T. Broyhill Mr.* and Mrs.* Sam Booke Ms. Teresa P. Smith Ms. Barbara J. Barringer our capital campaign was to fund a George Foundation/Lowes Foods Eagan and Sons The Budd Group Dr. and Mrs. Thomas Spangler Ms. Robin C. Bates Hanesbrands state-of-the-art educational center that Glenn Family Foundation Mr. Andrew J. Filipowski Strickland Family Foundation Ms. Audrey G. Bayse I.L. Long Construction addresses emerging industries and Mr. and Mrs. Marvin D. Gentry Dr. P. Nathanael Gough Dr. Michael Taplits Mr. Grady A. Beard Following the announcement of the college’s Mr. and Mrs. Grover Shugart, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Scott Gerding Mr. James E. Holmes, III Ms. Veronica M. Valenti Ms. Carolyne Bennett careers throughout the Piedmont Triad. entrance into Innovation Quarter, Forsyth Tech Mr. and Mrs. John A. Taylor Mr. and Mrs. F. Borden Hanes, Jr. Landmark Builders of the Triad Ms. Ann B. Watts Dr. Ronald J. Berra We’re now making that happen. President Dr. Gary Green (left) thanked Alan Caldwell Mr. Spencer C. Waggoner* Mr. and Mrs. F. Hudnall Christopher, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Lauerman Mr. Van C. Wilson Ms. Florentina Blanco (center), director of community & civic engagement Mr. and Mrs. John C. Whitaker, Jr. NewBridge Bank Leonard Ryden Burr Ms. Ernestine Worley Mrs. Brenda B. Bodsford “Our strategic move to Innovation at Reynolds American Inc., and Dr. Kenneth Sadler The Winston-Salem Foundation (right), a member of the college’s Board of Trustees, Quality Oil Company Modern Automotive Network Mr. Dale E. Boger Mr. and Mrs. C. Edward Pleasants $500-$999 Quarter enables us to immerse for their support throughout the capital campaign. $50,000-$99,999 Mr. Stephen F. Phelps Mrs. Pamela G. Bohannon our students in a true landscape Reynolds American provided one of the largest Salem Leasing Mr. and Mrs. Anthony W. Smith Mr. * and Mrs. Edward C. Austell Ms. Phyllis D. Bonds Mr. Bert Bennett, Jr. capital campaign gifts, with the naming of the Mr. and Mrs. Stephen R. Strawsburg Mr. and Mrs. Daniel D. Snyder Mr. David B. Blanco Ms. Karen A. Bowen of the developing industries they are Dr. and Mrs. Kenneth P. Carlson R. J. Reynolds Corporate Training Center. Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Vaughn, Jr. Mr. William D. Spry, Jr. Mrs. Sherri Weddle Bowen Dr. and Mrs. James D. Branch studying. The benefits provided by Deere-Hitachi Mr. and Mrs. R. Michael Wells Watts Realty Mr. and Mrs. Phillip M. Bray Mrs. Gay H. Briggs Forsyth Radiological Associates this proximity are boundless.” Mr. and Mrs. Paul M. Wiles Mr. and Mrs. Ben Willis, Jr. Brendle, Shaffner & Associates, PA Mr. John D. Briggs Mr. Paul L. Fulton, Jr. Winston-Salem Journal Dr. Conley F. Winebarger Mr. Herbert I. Burns Ms. Vivian S. Britt Mrs. Helen C. Hanes The college launched the Momen- Dr. and Mrs. John Carr Mr. Terry L. Britton Mr. R. Phillip Hanes, Jr.* Ed Welch (pictured left), current Chair of the Forsyth Tech Board of Trustees, $5,000-$9,999 $1,000-$2,499 Ms. Deborah L. Caudill Mr. Christopher Brincefield tum Capital Campaign in 2006, its Mr.* and Mrs. Gerald H. Long served as the Momentum Campaign co-chair. In his remarks, he highlighted Dr. Stephen G. Anderson Mr. Henry C. Allen Mr. Gregory M. Chase Ms. Yvonne P. Brooks first-ever public campaign and one Dr. and Mrs.* C. Douglas Maynard the achievements of the campaign and recalled the effectiveness of the Mr. and Mrs. Charles Baldwin, III Ms. Sharon D. Anderson Mr. Dwight D. Cornelison Mr. Douglas L. Brown of the first capital campaigns for a Mr.* and Mrs. John G. Medlin “home gatherings” that volunteers held as a forum for sharing with the Mr. and Mrs.* Gregory J. Beier Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Bagley Ms. Marti K. Feathers-Magee Mr. Edward I. Brown Ramey, Inc. North Carolina community college. The community all that the college has to offer. Mr. and Mrs. Henry M. Booke Ms. Wendy K. Barnhardt Ms. Christina R. Gibson Ms. Angela Bryant Vulcan Materials Company campaign exceeded its $13 million Morris and Gertrude Brenner Mr. and Mrs. F. Scott Bauer Ms. Debbra D. Hauser Dr. John N. Brzorad Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Tab Williams, Jr. goal by $700,000. In addition to the Foundation The Bloom Agency Dr. Arnold Hence Ms. Babette Buiten Calloway Johnson Moore and West, PA Ms. Aida Bulina new space in Innovation Quarter, the $25,000-$49,999 Ms. Penni P. Bradshaw Mr. Darrell H. Hill Carswell Distributing Dr. and Mrs. Joel T. Bruggen Mrs. Robin Ganzert Ms. Patricia K. Byrd campaign provided updated facilities Apple Foundation Mr. D. Elwood Clinard Butler & Burke LLP Mr. Merrill J. Gordon Mr. John R. Candelaria Mr. Marshall B Bass for the health technology programs and Guests mingled during a reception held in Dr. Shari B. Covitz Champion Industries, Inc. Ms. Michelle A. Griffin Ms. Peggy C. Carter Frank L. Blum Construction increased the amount of scholarships the Atrium at Biotech Place prior to Forsyth DAC Ms. Jewel B. Cherry Mr. and Mrs. John Hollan Mr. John B. Cassell Mr. and Mrs. J. Paul Breitbach Tech’s announcement that it was going to Mr. and Mrs. John W. Davis, III Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey T. Clark Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Johnson Ms. Evan Cavenaugh the college can award, including six Mr. Henry A. Brown, III become a tenant of Innovation Quarter. This Dr. J. Donald deBethizy Mr. and Mrs. Dale Driscoll Mr. Leonard Kiser Mr. Edward P. Chandler independent scholarships endowed at Mr. and Mrs. John W. Burress, III facility will expose students to the energy, Mr. Frank E. Driscoll Ms. Nancy W. Dunn Mr. Forrest W. Lineberry Ms. Terrinthia S. Chandler Mrs. Susan M. Cameron a combined total of almost $800,000. resources and inventive thinking that are Dr. and Mrs. Gary M. Green Ms. Susan W. McCulloh Mr. Scott Cramer being generated in the research park, Dr. * and Mrs. Frederick W. Glass Mr. and Mrs. Joel Newman Forsyth Tech will move into where many of them could end up working. Mr. and Mrs. David Hayes Mr. and Mrs. Graydon O. Pleasants Innovation Quarter in October 2014 D. S. Duggins Welding, Inc. Ms. Joanne P. Prevette once renovations are complete. Fall 2013 Fall 2013 I www.forsythtech.edu Our Donors Forsyth Tech Foundation p. 29 Dr. and Mrs. Howard D. Gage, Jr. Mr. Guillermo Joaquin Ledesma Dr. Susan Q. Phelps Ms. Pamela H. Stovall Ms. Laura W. Geyer Ms. Paige C. Lee Mrs. Marcia E. Polanis* Mr. Chris L. Stowe Mrs. Judith N. Ginn Dr. Aju Lekwauwa Ms. Bonnie G. Pope Ms. Renee M. Stowers The Woman’s Club of Winston-Salem: Ms. Pamela D. Glenn Mr. William T. Leonard Mr. Thomas C. Pratt, Jr. Ms. Sandra W. Suggs Ms. Susan F. Gordon Ms. Joy K. Lester Ms. Bernyce L. Pritchard Mr. Donald G. Sutphin Why We Support Forsyth Tech The Momentum Mr. Dudley I. Gore Ms. Vickie L. Lindsay Mr. R. Alan Proctor Mr. Edward J. Swenson Campaign Mr. Stanley D. Grady Mr. Kevin J. Lineberry Mr. Garland W. Queen Mr. and Mrs. Neal E. Tackabery continued Ms. Brenda A. Green* Ms. Molly K. Long Mr. and Mrs. Scot R. Quesenberry Mr. Gene B. Tarr Ms. Roslyn L. Scott Chunn If cities were judged now on the National Register as a Historic District Home Ms. Sherry N. Gregory Ms. Luther M. Lowery Ms. Elizabeth Quick Ms. Deborah D. Taylor on the passion of their in the West End neighborhood of Winston-Salem – was Ms. Janet L. Cline Ms. Sarah Griffenhagen Mr. Irvin St. John Lucas Mrs. Carolyn T. Rajacich Mr. A. Scott Teague civic groups, Winston- where the club held meetings until the late 1990s. Mr. William M. Cobb Mr. Odell H. Grose, Jr. Ms. Gloria E. Maldonado-Rivera Mr. David Rea Temple Emanuel Ms. Kathy H. Coe Ms. Barbara D. Guess Mr. William M. Marion Dr. Kristin L. Redfield Ms. Heidi A. Tennis Salem would be at the At that point the house was turned over to the Ms. Mona H. Cofer Ms. Cynthia M. Guess Mrs. Gae D. Marotz Mr. Derrick A. Reeves Ms. Marie H. Thomas top of the list. The Twin Winston-Salem Foundation. “That’s when the magic Mr. W. Thompson Comerford, Jr. Ms. Ellen E. Hage Mr. William H. Marotz Ms. Elizabeth H. Reid Ms. Barbara P. Thurber City is home to some of happened,” said Ms. Kirkman. Ms. Paula J. Compton Ms. Sylvia A. Haith Ms. June P. Martin Ms. Laura A. Reynolds Ms. Martha H. Todd the most generous and The Foundation then sold the house and allowed Ms. Vickie J. Cranford Mr. Robert N. Hall Mr. Anthony G. Matthews Ms. Maryanna B. Richardson Mrs. Sherry S. Troop supportive organizations the Woman’s Club to spend the interest earned from the Ms. Carol E. Crooks Ms. Yvonne F. Hamby Mr. Brent S. Mayes Mr. Harold E. Richardson Ms. Jacqueline M. Tuttle in the country, including one whose recent gift will proceeds of the sale – in perpetuity. The only stipulation Ms. Emily E. Crouse Ms. Katrina Hamilton Mr. Philip L. McClung Ms. Colleen R. Richardson Mr. Jeffrey L Tuttle enable deserving students to continue their education was that the money be used for philanthropic purposes. Ms. Daisy R. Cutler Ms. Kay M. Handy Ms. Joyce B. McCollum Ms. Margaret S. Richardson Mrs. Helen Van-Hulle We dedicated our Mr. and Mrs. Nick A. Daves at Forsyth Tech for years to come. The group has been faithful to that pledge and to the Mr. James G. Hanes Ms. Elizabeth M. McCorquodale Ms. Shawn A. Ricks Mr. Stuart F. Vaughn professional lives to For nearly a century, the Woman’s Club of needs of the Winston-Salem community ever since. Dr. Dwaine M. Davis, Jr. Ms. Cynthia I. Hanna Mr. Joe E. McIntosh Ms. Sarah G. Robinson Ms. Mariela E. Velez Winston-Salem has been serious about supporting Now in its 94th year, the Woman’s Club has Ms. Pauline R. Davis Ms. Lea C. Hardy Ms. Sherraine L. McLean Mr. Thomas M. Roth, Jr. Ms. Carole S. Vernon education, and now Ms. Alpha S. Dawalbhakta Ms. Bonita C. Harmel Mr. George McLendon Mr. Fredrick L. Roundtree Ms. Pamela S. Vidal the community – and education has been one of 33 members and is one of Winston-Salem’s oldest Mr. Garry H. Day Mr. Kevin P. Harper Ms. Joani L. Merritt Ms. Ann M. Roush Mr. Edwin B. Waddell in our retirement its primary focuses. civic organizations. Ms. Valeria J. Delp Dr. Robin Lee Harvey Ms. Edra P. Messer Mr. and Mrs. C. Guy Rudisil Ms. Saundra Waller-Wood years, we’re able “The needs of Winston-Salem employers have In September 2012, the Club made its first Ms. Rachel M. Desmarais Ms. Verdell I. Hayes Ms. Nancy P. Miller Ms. Julie P. Rushing Ms. Gwendolyn C. Walter changed,” said Phebe Kirkman, longtime president donation to Forsyth Tech – a $25,000 unrestricted Ms. Gloria H. Devane Ms. Annette Hayes Hedrick Mr. Jack K. Miller Mr. Andy Salandy Ms. Debra E. Watson to stay connected ... of the group. “The old industries are being replaced scholarship. They recently added another $12,000 to Ms. Linda R. Dewitt Ms. Kristie Hendrix Ms. Dawn P. Mitchell Dr. William F. Sayers Mrs. Lucinda D. Weaver by new ones, which creates the need for new job the initial endowment. Mr. Scotty L. Dickens Ms. Yolanda T. Hilton Mr. George R. Mitchell Mr. Joe S. Sechrest Ms. Linda C. Webb training. Forsyth Tech is training people to step right “Several of our members are former teachers,” said Ms. Carolyn M. Dickens Mr. Warren C. Hodges Ms. Patrice B. Mitchell Dr. Anna J. Sequeira Ms. Ellen J. Wenner into those jobs. Our club is so excited to be supporting Ms. Maxie B. Dixon Jane Timmerman, a retired educator who was Forsyth Ms. Carolyn Holcomb Ms. Patricia A. Mobley* Ms. Gloria L. Sexton Ms. Rhonda C. Whisenhunt such an effort.” Tech’s cheerleader and outspoken advocate to her fellow Mr. Samuel H. Dorsett, III Dr. and Mrs. Robert Holiday Ms. Mary O. Moore Mr. Lucas D. Shallua Dr. Jannette T. Whisenhunt The Club began in 1919 when a group of club members. “We dedicated our professional lives to Ms. Nedra Dozier Ms. Phyllis H. Horton Ms. Kim R. Moore Dr. and Mrs. Edward Shaw Dr. Linda H. White Ms. Regina D. Draughn Ms. Janice F. Huggins Mr. Michael L. Moore Mr. William R. Shelton Ms. Cynthia W. Wiggins community-minded Winston-Salem women decided education, and now in our retirement years, we’re able Ms. Laura S. Durham Ms. Barbara A. Hunt Ms. Diann Moore Dr. J. Bruce Shepherd Mr. William B. Wilder they wanted to make a difference. Recognizing that to stay connected through our financial support of Ms. Susan P. Durrer Ms. Margaret S. Hustad Ms. V. Lynn Moore Dr. Sharon L. Sherrill Ms. Ann M. Williams the power of a group is stronger than the power of one, Forsyth Tech. It’s a perfect fit. Ms. Jodi M. Dyson Ms. Maria F. Hutcherson Mr. Lawrence A. Moretz Ms. Sheila B. Shields Ms. Tracey M. Williams they pooled their assets and purchased the Cicero Tise “There are so many good things happening at Mr. Renarde D. Earl Mr. Wesley D. Hutchins Ms. Tammy L. Morgan Ms. Louise R. Shirk Ms. Shawna Williams House. The imposing Neo-Classical home – which is Forsyth Tech,” she continued, “and we’re just glad to Mr. Roger A. Eddy Ms. Judith R. Ingle Ms. Pauline R. Morris Mr. Robert D. Shirk Mr. Francis F. Willingham, Sr.* be part of it.” Mr. Michael J. Edwards Dr. and Mrs. Travis H. Jackson Ms. Dianne W. Mounce Mr. and Mrs. Donald C. Shoaf Ms. Almana J. Wilson Mrs. Barbara M. Erickson Ms. Darlene C. Jarrett Mrs. Juanita D. Murphy Ms. Amanda Shore Ms. Sonora D. Winningham Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Erickson Ms. Mary L. Jeske Mr. Albert F. Mutton, Jr. Ms. Cheri E. Silverman Ms. E. Lorraine Wood Ms. Tanya M. Evans Mr. Rodney W. Johnson Ms. Tonya L. Oakley Ms. Alice B. Sineath Ms. Nelda M. Wood Mr. Ralph E. Everhart Dr. and Mrs. Curtis Johnsrude Mrs. Annette Ogletree-McDougal Dr. B. J. Sineath Mr. Percy L. Woods, Sr. Ms. Amparo Fajardo-Gomez Mr. Jerry A. Jones, Sr.* Dr. David J. Ott Ms. Marsha N. Smalls Ms. Toni M. Wooten Choose your level of support: Ms. Jennie Fentress Ms. Bonnie A. Jones Ms. April G. Paradis Mr. Gordon Smith Ms. Angelia T. Wright How You Can Help The Foundation of Forsyth Tech, a nonprofit organization, is the fundraising arm of the college and depends on Mr. Gerald T. Finley Ms. Patricia B. Jones Ms. Carolyn W. Parker Mr. Rodney T. Smith Ms. Janet L. Yates President’s Club $10,000 and up private contributions from people like you to support: Pinnacle Club $5,000 – $9,999 Mr. Reginald M. Fleming Mr. Eddie D. Justice, Jr. Ms. Elsie E. Pearce Ms. Diana C. Smith Mr. G. Bernard Yevin Dr. and Mrs. James L. Fortuna, Jr. > Scholarships for deserving students Dean’s Club $2,500 – $4,999 Dr. and Mrs. Timothy Kato Mr. Christopher Y. Pearce Mr. Gordon Smith Mr. Richard C. Yokeley Pacesetter’s Club $1,000 – $2,499 Ms. Vickie C. Frazier > Technology for classrooms, labs and shops Mr. Gerald P. Kearns Mr. Edgar L. Peck, III Ms. Margaret R. Sosnik Ms. Phygenia F. Young > Professional development grants for faculty and staff Directors $500 – $999 Ms. Carol P. Freeman Mr. and Mrs. Thomas T. Keener Mr. and Mrs. Roy H. Pender Mr. Tony L. Southern Ms. Amy D. Zink Leaders $250 – $499 Ms. Linda P. Freeman Mrs. Rebecca N. Keith Mr. Rafael Perez Ms. Annette B. Squire Give online @ Foundation.ForsythTech.edu. Champions $100 – $249 Friends Up to $99 Ms. Susan Friedman Mrs. Andrea D. Kepple Ms. Nell V. Perry Dr. Eric J. Stainbrook Send a check payable to Forsyth Tech Foundation at 2100 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27103-5197. Learn more about the many giving opportunities available. Ms. Paula W. Fulp* Mr. Paul L. Kindley Mr. Robin N. Petree Ms. Shannon T. Stanley Call Mamie McKinney Sutphin, executive director of the Forsyth Tech Foundation, at 336.734.7520 or email [email protected]. Ms. Christina M. Lanning Mr. Edward T. Stephens Ms. Linda H. Latham Ms. Jessica R. Stevens Mr. Barry A. Lawing Ms. Tamara Stinson *Deceased Your gift creates a strong college and a strong community.

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Creative Collaboration. Tom Pratt, supervisor for Grounds Maintenance at Forsyth Tech, saw an opportunity to put a final touch on the recent Oak Grove Center renovation by concealing an unsightly drain cover outside the main entrance of the building with a piece of original art. After receiving approval on his design, he enlisted the talents of Joseph Schwerzler, a teaching lab assistant in Welding, to construct it. The result? An abstract metal sculpture called the “Tree of Knowledge” that features branches that spin in the wind and a trunk made from rebar.