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Kids College Announcement (News-Herald) .................................................................................
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Dual Enrollment Sessions; Logging Expo Announcement (Tidewater News) ............................5
Martha Kello Retirement (Tidewater News) ...............................................................................6, 7
Logging Expo Post Release (Tidewater News) ...................................................................... 8, 9
J.R. Boyce Resolution (News-Herald) .............................................................................................10
New Foundation Web Site; Martial Arts & Self-Defense (Tidewater News) ........................... 11
Kids College; Dual Enrollment Sessions; Martial Arts & Self-Defense (Smithfield Times) ...... 12
Graduates from Windsor & Smithfield high schools attending PDCCC. ................................. 13
Zumba Fitness Class ..........................................................................................................................14
Self-Defense; Martial Arts; Kids College (News-Herald) .........................................................15
Forklift Operator Certificate Course (News-Herald) ..................................................................16
Dr. Tara Atkins-Brady Hired (Tidewater News) .............................................................................17
Student Ambassadors Release (Tidewater News) ........................................................................18
Alan Scott's Exploring Careers Column (Tidewater News) ...........................................................19
Dual Enrollment Sessions; Martial Arts & Self-Defense (Smithfield Times) .............................20
Online Summer Courses (News-Herald) .....................................................................................21
Dr. Atkins-Brady Hired (News-Herald) ....................................................................................22
Student Ambassadors Release (News-Herald) .............................................................................23
Felicia Blow's Fall Scholarships Column (Tidewater News) ........................................................24
Felicia Blow Feature Photo; Summer Semester Classes (Tidewater News) ...........................25
Dr. Conco's "Wizard" Column (Smithfield Times) ..................................................................26
PDCCC Local College Board New Officers; Kids College Editorial (Tidewater News) .............27
Felice Hancock's Teacher Recertification Column (Tidewater News) ....................................28

Hampton Roads Community Foundation Grant (Inside Business) .........................................29
Dr. Conco's Strategic Planning Column (Tidewater News) ..........................................................30
Dr. Conco's Strategic Planning Column (Smithfield Times) .........................................................31
PDCCC Featured in The Suffolk Foundation Newsletter ........................................................32-36
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FHS Ad for Seniors ..........................................................................................................................38
Smithfield Foods Donations .....................................................................................................39-41
HRCF Grant (Pilot Online) ............................................................................................................. .42
Kathy Camper Award to PDCCC Student (VCCS Web site) .............. : ................................... .43

WW\A/SUFFOLKNEWSHERALD.C01VI ii IUHSDi\Y HJi'll:.
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Wnrkll11ce Development for rising
""'· '""' t11rougt1 twelftligrad ers. IVlrxc: than '.iO classes will l.1e held weekdays from
June 17 though Aug. 9.
Participants who register
June 3 will receive
$25 discount on the tuition. Visit www.pdc.edu/kidscollege.

'RiDAY, JUNE 7, 2013
THETIOEWATER NEWS f!.7
STAFF REPORT
FRANKLIN-Paul D. Camp
Community College is host­ ing three informational ses~ sions in June for those who are interested in learning more about the college's Dual
Enrolln1ent Program. Dual
EnrolJinent is a program that allows qualified high school students to enroll in college courses while in high school.
The credits earned meet the requirements for high school graduation and simultane­ ously earn college credit.
The sessions are scheduled as follows:
1111 Wednesday, June 12­
5-6:30 p.m., Kings Fork High
School, Suffolk;
1111 Wednesday, June 19 ­
5-6:30 p.m., Smithfield High
School, Smithfield; and can learn .the following: .
11111 Benefits of this program ­ to-students
1!11 Costs, etc. for enrolling in dual enrollment courses
1111 Differences and similari­
. ties of the dual enrollment program to other programs
(such as the Advanced Place­ ment program)
11111 Monday, June 24 - 5-6:30 p.m., Workforce nevelopmellt
Paul D. Camp Community
College counselors will be
Center, Franldin. available to review and dis­
.At these sessions, attendees~ cuss other questions. Addi­ tionally, light refreshments will be provided to support the event.
"YouneednotRSVPto at­ tend. We simply ask all par­ ents, guardians, brothers in­ terested in dual enrollment to come out. You'll find that this effort is a win-win situation for students and parents alike;' sald PDCCC Educa­ tional Projects Coordinator
Audrey Lawrence.
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The stu­ dents get ahead in their edu­ cational goals and parents save a lot of money in the pro­ cess:'
Attendees can con1e by any time dilling the information sessions to receive informa­ tion thatil\rill include t.he ben­ efits and costs of enrolling in the program. PDCCC coun­ selors will be on hand as \.\rell.
For ffiore information,-visit www.pdc.edu/dualenroll­ meht or contact Lawrence,
757-569-6770 or alawrence@ pdc.edu. logging Expo
The Southeast Virginia 2013
Logging Expo is set for 1
a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, June
7 at Paul D. Camp Com­ munity College Workforce
Development Center. There will be market informa­ tion, business leads, finance options, suppliers, equip­ ment vendors and SHARP logger credits available. ThE event is for a'nyone associ­ ated with logging -from equipment dealers to finan cial consultants - to busi­ ness. management. Lunch will be provided. For more
'information call (757) 569­
6050.

108TH YEAR, NO. 103
JUNE 7, 2013
THE TIDEWATER NEWS
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At her last graduation before retirement, Martha Kello joins some of her students for a photo. From left: Kimberly Jackson, Capria Jones, Michelle Van Ness, Kello, Crystal Bellamy and Cynthia Demiel.
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BY WENDY HARRISON
PDCCC PUBLIC RELATIONS SPECIALIST
FRANKLIN-Martha Kello, as­ sociate professor ofEarly Child­ hood Development and Read­ ing, is retiring after 25 years of teaching at Paul D. Camp Com­ mun1ty College.
"Martha has been an inspira­ tion to her students and a fine role mode l for our faculty as well," said Dr. Alan Harris, inter­ im vice president of instruction and student development. "She got the early childhood develop­ ment program up and run'ni.ng at PDCCC. She will be greatly missed:'
Several ofKello's kin were also teachers, but they weren't her
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retiring
Martha Kello, associate
professor of
Development and Reading
' only inspiration for entering the field . As a matter of fact, a nega­ tive situation led Kello to not lead by one teacher's example a teacher who made a rude per­ sonal comment to her when she was on l y in the fourth grade
"In the short time I had her as
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Early Childhood a teacher, she did great damage to my self esteem and complete­ ly destroyed my trust in teach ers;• said Kello. "When it came time to select a major l ater in life, I decided to go into Early
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Childhood Education be­ i;ause I wanted to be the feacher that got children off lo a good start:'
~ And now, her students are her inspiration a·s they reap
~ewards of self~confidence
~nci academic accomplish­ fuents and Kello benefits from !mowing she played a
. ~art ~n those outcomes-.
~ ''That is the n1ost reward­
part - to see students
~ho think they cannot suc­ feed realize that they can;'
~he said. "At graduation, I
Will see children of former developmental English stl)­ dents Who are not enrolled ~ ln developmental Classes.
BeCause of the "increased i.evel of the parerits' educa­ tion
1 their children were better prepared for college than they were. It is truly makiJ11i a difference, and that is what PDCCC does."
A native of Southainptori :­
County, Kello earned an MA. degree from Vifgiµia·TeCh·­ in 1978, an MS degree from
Radford University in 1981 and a Certificate of Ad­ vanced Graduate Studies from Virginia Tech inl982.
She spent about five years as assistant profe:Ssor at
Although Kello has been extremely active in the corrimunity and at the col­ lege, including spearhead­ ing other organizations such.as the Franklin-South­ ampton Reading Council shortly after moving back to the area, she takes the most pride in h!'!r involvement ­ with Smart Beginnings
Western Tidewater. Initially,
"She was asked by-former
· PDCCC President Dr. Doug­
Concord University in Ath­ ens, W.Va.
1 teaching reading methods courses. las Boyce to attend an ear,ly childhood focus group rrieeting for him.
"This was a very forward
"Like Dorothy in the land of Oz, I decided there was no place like home, so I be­ c_am_e an assistant professor of developmental studies at
PDCCC in 1988;' said Kello. thinking group led by for­ mer Ftanklin Mayor Jim
Councill;' she explained.
"The group was ~oncerned about the lack of workforce, which affected attempts to bfing in new business and industry to the area. It was decided that needed chang­ es should start with chil­ dren prior to entering school:'
It would be roughly 18 months later that the SBWT evolved from these discus­ sions.
Kello worked closely with
Barbara Mease, ·executive director of The Children's
Center, on this project and developed a close partner­ ship with her.
"Smart Beginnings West-:­ ern Tidewater is now a model organization a·cross the state for the Smart Be­ ginnings movement/' said
Kello. '_'Barbara is a dear friend and role model for me and mai1y, and I am happy to say that I have en­ joyed working with them in many capacities, including four years on the board of directors."
During her retirement,
Kello plans to spend more time "enjoying life"with her family, and volunteering more time with the South­ ampton County Historical
Society and at her church,
Sebrell United Methodist.
She will work on penning a couple of books - one on the history of the Kello fam­ ily in Southampton·County.
In addition, she intends to do some reading, painting and needlework.
"I may even catch up on some rest if I have time," she said. Her official retirement date is July 1.

108TH YEAR, NO. 104
THE TIDEWATER NEWS
JUNE 9, 2013
BYSTEPHEN H. COWLES/STAFF WRITER
Playback58@gmail.com
FRANKLIN-From chain­ saws to toothpicks, l umber to tissue, anything having to do with forestry, logging and trees was represented Friday at the inaugural Southeast
· Virginia 2013 Logging Expo.
The seven-hour event was held in the Regional Work­ force Development Center at
Paul D . Camp Community
College in Franklin.
"We had a good turnout;' said Harrell Turner, adding an attendance estimate rang­ ing from 250 to 300 people. ·
"The weather probably helped;' he said. "The log­ gers couldn't work so they came out to the expo:' .
Harrell leads the Southeast
Virginia Logging Capacity
Task Force. This group was created to review Jogging ca­ pacity issues in the region, and also develop the needed workforce capacity for em­ ployer demands.
"We'll look in July to see what's the next step;' he said .
"Maybe training classes are possible depending o~ l og­ gers' needs. We're also trying to get a connection made be­ tween employment agencies and loggers:
Loggers.
Training
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Among the and presenters was Terri
Wallace, a program nator for the
Association of Professional
"We train people how to use forestry equipment;' said
Wallace, adding the associa­ tion is connected to the estry Equipment Operator
Program.
She said FOROP gets "stu­ dents of all ages, from those coming out those many vendors
North Carolina of
. high getting out coordi­ tary and looking for a
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Ralph Jarvis, front left, and Cliff Sexton, both of Blackwater
Trans~ort in
Virginia~ talk with Richard Bracy, front right, and Gurney Burgess, both of Transit Parts from Rich
Square, N.C. They were at the Southeast Virginia 2013 Logging Expo, which was
~eld
Friday in the Regional Workforce Development Center of Paul D. Camp Commumt .
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Larry Mitchell of James River E quipme nt, left, tells a story to Tyler and Rona l d Sea l , both are l oggers in King and
Queen County. Ronald said he like d th e programs on biofuels and new emerg i n g mar kets presented at the ex po .
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Next tf • her table was Tyler
Smith, als o with NCAPL. He was talking to vi s itors about discount rates and best pro ­ grams for members affiliat e d with the logging industry.
Tyler Seal and Ronald S e al , both loggers in King and
Queen County , came down fo r th e event.
"I lik e d th e i nformation on bi o fu e l s a n d new eme r ging mark e t s;' said Rona l d about the d ay ' s program. ­
"W e full y s u pport sustain­ abl e m anaged forests;' Brian
Irvin e sa id at th e booth for th e V ir ginia Department of
Fo restry. Based in Courtland,
Irvi ne said amo n g the i ssues th e department is conce rn ed with i n clu des firefig htin g and wa t er q u ality.
"Our departme n t i s re­ quired by Jaw to ensure th at sedime n t fro m l ogging oper­ ations doesn't go into streams;' Irvine cited as o n e examp l e.
Formerly employed in the
J ogging industry for several years, h e's fo un d the work wi th t h e for estry d e partment to b e " a n a tural fi t for m e: '
M ar k Britton of Kapstone fr o m Ro anok e R a pids , N.C., w as a n o th e r exp o p r e senter.
Th at co mpan y h a s w ha t he c all s a craft mill. U s ing 100 pe r cen t p in e, th ey m ake s u ch th in gs as lin e r bo ar d, cardboar d b oxes an d ev en some grocery sacks, to nam e a few.

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Appreciation: J.R. Boyce, a principal with the Suffolk accounting firm Boyce, Spady & Moore, receives a resolution of appreciation for his service to the Paul D. Camp Community College Foundation from Executive Director Felicia Blow. Boyce was honored recently for serving as treasurer to the foundation for more than seven years. He was instrumental in the expansion of the foundation and is credited with helping it to positively impact the lives of students in Western Tidewater. ·

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THETIDEWATERNEWS
WEDNESDAY.JUNE 12,2013
STAFF REPORT
FRANKLIN-In order to provide a more concise
IIleans for donors, alumni, and others to obtain infor­ m~tlon about how they may provide support to help students, faculty, and the.~oUege, the Paul D.
Canip Community College
Foundation has launched a
Web Site.
/fThe new site is like a
'one-stop shop' where do­ nors can see their gifts at work and learn about up­ coming Foundation events and a'ctivities;' said Vice
Presidentfor Institutional
Advancement and Foun­ dation Executive Director
Felicia Blow. "In a'ddition, pledges or gifts may now be made at the click of a
- mouse:' The new pages al­ sp describe numerous giv­ ing options,
'such as en­ dowed scholar­ ships, the annu:... al fund, in-kind · donations· find retirement plan assets.
College Foundatio.n
. President John Alexander
Mann III said, "The Foun­ dation Board felt the need to streamline and focus outreaCh in the communi:. ty. This new site is an ex­ cellent tool to do just that:'
Former students can vis­
PD CCC, we realize the im­ portance of financial aid it the site to update their cont.act information with the Alumni ·society, view and want all students to have the opportunity to succ_eed;' said Blow. ''The new site provi~es a more profiles of past classm.at.es, fill out the alumni streamlined process fo:r current and potential stu­ survey and keep dents as well;' up with happen­ Visit the new site at ings at the col­ http:/ /pdcccfoundation, lege. "They can also sign up_to.re­ ceive the new PDCCC E­
NewslBtter;' added Blow.
Current students and potential students ·also org/ or via the home page of the College's site found www.pdc.edu. For more information or to request an appointment, contact
Mrs. Blow at 757-569-6791 may search for scholarship or Trish Edwards, Devel­ information and fill out applications online, "At opment AssoCiate, at
569-6789.
757­
BRIEFS._ _
FRANKLIN-The Arts of
Hapkido and Kumdo will be offe_red on Tuesdays, from June 18 to July 23, and July 30 to Sept. 2 from
6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Paul
D. Camp Community Col-. lege Regional Workforce
Development Center, 1000
North College Drive,
Franklin. The cost is $50 per six-week session.
Hapkido is a traditional
Korean mixed martial art that combines karate, Tae
Kwon Do and kick boxing with the submission tech­ niques found in Jujitsu andAikido.
Kumdo is the Korean art of the sword and com­ bines traditional sword techniques along with sport swor·d competition training.
For more information
1 call 757-569-6050, or visit www.pdc.edu/workforce­ development
FRANKLIN- Self:De­ fense for Adults will be held onTuesdays, from
June 1_8 to July 23, and from July 30 to Sept. 2 from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. at
Paul D. Camp Community
College Regional Work­ force Development Center,
100 North College Drive,
Franklin. Tbe c_ost is $50 per six..:.,week session.
Participants will learn about crime-awareness and pre.v~-~tio'n, including instruCtioQ. 'in-"Striking, grapplin~, .pressure points and joint manipulation, and evasion.
For more information, call 757-569-6050, or visit www.pdc.edu/W-orkforce­ development

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' Monday, .Blane 11 lll!lS COLLEGE-The Paul D. Camp
Community College Division of
Workforce Development's summer enrichment series, Kids College, for rising 2nd - 12th graders offering more than 50 classes this summer on weekdays from June
17-Aug. 9. For info, go to www.pdc.edu/kids-college or call
569-6700.
DUAL ENROLL-Paul D.
Camp Community .College is l1osting informational · sessions about.the college's dual enrollment program for students to enroll in college courses while in high school,
Sessions are Wednesday,
June 19, Smithfield High
School, 5 - 6:30 p.m., and
Monday, June 24, Workforce
Development Center,
Franklin, 5 6:30 p.m. Info: www.pdc.edu/dualenrollment or contact 569-6770 or alawrence.@pdc.edu.
Tuesday. June
MARTIAL ARTS CLASSES­
Hapkido and Kumdo on Tuesdays,
June 18 to July 23, and July 30 to
Sept 2 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the
Paul D. Camp Community College
Regional Workforce Development
Center, Franklin. The cost is $50 per six-week session. lnfo: 569­
6050, or visit www.pdc.edu/ workforce-development
ADULT SElF·!lEFENSE-Self­ defense for adults, Tuesdays June
18 to July 23, and from July 30 to
Sept. 2 from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. at
Paul D. Camp Community College
Regional Workforce Development
Center, Franklin. The cost is $50 per six-week session. Info: 569­
6050, or visit www.pdc.edu/ workforce-development

The Smi·:hfield Times, Ned .. June 12, 2013
Ashley Monique Bellamy, daughter of Tim and Mary
Bellamy, plans to attend Paul D
Camp Community College
Lavoris Lee Bowers, son of Mary Perkerson Taylor, plans to attend P. D. Crunp
Community College
Shannon Jasmine.
Brown, daughter of Marie'
Ellis, plans to attend Paul·
D Crunp Community ColJ lege
Miranda Lynn Vines, daughter ofDwight and Debra
Hall, plans to attend Paul D
Camp Community College
Harry Quinton Walters, son of Harry and Melissa
Walters, plans to attend Pauln
Camp Community College
Austin Nicholas
Garrett, son of Wayne and
Vickie Garrett, plans to at.
tend PaulD Camp Commu­ n~ty College i
Garland Orr
Gatling, son of Oris and
Geraldine Gatling, plans to attend Paul D. Camp Com­ munity College
Nicholas
son of Christopher and
Kimberly Gore, plans to at. tend PaulD. Camp Commu· nity College
Parker Wesley Little, son of
Joseph and Lisa Little, plans to attend Paul D. Camp Commu­ nity College,
CaSey · L.8.Velle Moton, daughter of Katrina Fulgham, plans to attend Paul D. Camp
Community College
Jordan Nicole Jones, daughter of Tracy and
Fran Jones, plans to attend
Paul D Camp Community
College
Rayna Gail King, daugh, ter of Ronnie and Becky
King, plans to attend Paul
D. Camp Community Col­ lege
Timothy Leon Eaton, son of
Linda Baker, plans to attend Paul
D. Camp Community College.
Corey Dalton Eck, son of
Theresa Sawyer, plans to seek em­ ployment.
Joseph Perry Edwards, son of
Wendy Edwards, plans to attend the Art Institute of Virginia Beach.
Kayla Ann Edwards, daughter of Michael and Susan .Edwards, plans to attend Paul D. Camp Com­ munity College.
Eric, James Collins, son of
Scott arid Michelle Collins, plans to attend Paul D. Camp Community
College.
Sherickia Susan Cooley, daugh­ ter of Shelia Johnson, plans to at­ terid Paul D. Camp Community
College.
Chioma Sherrise Davis
1 daugh· ter of BrendaDavis, plans to attend
PaulD. Camp Community College.

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ZmnlJl'!l renistration deadline is May 17. Mondays,
May 20-June 24. Paul D. Camp
Corrnmmiiy College Regional
Workforce Development
Center, 100 N. College Drive,
Franklin. $.55. 569-6050.

THURSDAY, JUNE :1.3, 20:1.3
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!'au! D. Camp Community College will hold two Sell·
Defense fur Adults classes from 7:15 lo 8:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at tl1e PDCCC Regional Workforce
Development Center, 100 N. College Drive in
Franklin. The first session will be from Ju'ne f8 through July 23. The second session will be held from JUiy 30 through Sept. 2. The cost is $50 per six-week session. For more information, call 569­
6050 or visit www.pdc.edu/workforcedevelopment.
Paul D. Camp Community College will hold two martial arts classes called the Arts ol Hapkido and Kumdo from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesdays at the PDCCC Regional Workforce Development
Center, 100 N. College Drive in Franklin. The first session will be from June 18 through July 23.
Jhe second session will be held from July 30 through Sept. 2. The cost is $50 per six-week session. Call 569-6050 or visit www.pdc.edu/ workforce-development.
The Paul ll. Camp Community College Division of
Workforce Development Is sponsoring a sum­ mer enrichment series for rising second- through twelfth-graders. More than 50 classes will. be held weekdays June 17 though Aug. 9. Visit www.pdc. edu/kids-college.

Pa11i D. Camp Community
College
offer a forklift
reach trnck operator certificate course from 5 to 10
June 18 through
June 20 at the Regional
Workforce Development cen­ ter, 100 N. College Drive in
Franklin. The cost for tuition and the textbook is $150.
CenterPoint offers a $50 scholarship with proof of
GED or high school diploma.
For more information, call
539-6050 or visit www.pdc. edu/workforce-development.

JUNE 19, 2013 THE TIDEWATER NEW S
STAFF REPORT
FRANKLIN-Dr. Tara At­ kins-Brady, formerly of
Piedmont Virginia Commu­ nity College, has been ap­ pointed as Paul D. Camp
Community Co ll ege's new vice president of Academic and Student Development.
Atkins-Brady will fill the po ­ sition of Dr. Maxine Single­ ton, who is retiring as vice president after 12 years of service to PDCCC and al ­ most 35 years of total ser ­ vice to the Virginia Com­ munity College System.
Atkins-Brady took office on Monday . As chief aca ­ demic officer for the col­ lege, she will be responsible for the administration of all instructional areas, cunicu­ lum development and re­ view; student activities oversight and engagement; as well as overseeing the
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DR.TARA
ATKINS­
BRADY
FROMPAGEA1 college's Learning Re­ sources programs and as­ sets.
Atkins-Brady worked at
PVCC since 2003, and most recently as its direc­ tor of Institutional Re­ search, Planning and Insti­ tutional Effectiveness.
During her tenure there,
Atkins-Brady also held po­ sitions as instructor; as
Student Success Initiativ e director; SACS Reaffirma­ tion Study coordinator; and interim dean ofBusi­ ness, Mathematics and
Technologies. In addition, her previous experience includes positions at the
Milton Hersh ey Boarding
School in Hershey, Pa., and at the University of
Virginia .
Atkins-Brady earned her doctorate from UVa. She received her bachelor of science degree in biology from The College of Wil­ liam and Mary.
"We are thrilled to have such an esteemed and well qualified person s uch as Dr. Atkins-Brady join our ranks:' said Dr. Paul
Wm. Conco, president.
"The college is excited about her joining the Paul
D. Camp Community Col­ lege team and we expect great new things to come with this move:'

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THETIDEWATER NEWS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2013
STAff REPORT to support the President and the Office of Institutional Ad­
FRANKLIN -Paul D. Camp
The following have been se­ lected to serve: vancement in the positive pro-
Community College announces 1notion of Paul D. Can1p Com­ its 2013-14 Presidential Student munity College. The Student
Ambassadors. Ambassador team consists of a small group of students who volunteer to serve as student
II Anthony Holloway, Franklin representatives of the College before a variety of important
Ill! Madalyn Kimlick, Franklin constituent groups. Student
1111 Jacob Bradshaw, 'Carrsville Ambassadors are enthusiastic
111 Zebulon Hardin, Smithfield individuals who enjoy meeting
1111 Ashley Giorgi, Boykins nevv people. They are interested
Ill Amber Balance, Zuni
II Brandelyn Clary, Sedley
Ill Carlie Clark, Drewryville ii Samson Stratton, Suffolk
Ii Pamela Reid, Suffolk
Ill Symone Stewart, Suffolk in enhancing the reputation of the College.
Responsibilities of Presiden­ tial Student Ambassadors are varied. Students from this core group may be invited to attend
Ill Angelita Bease, Suffolk
"It's truly an honor to be sesocial functions, provide tours vvith visiting dignitaries, meet lected for this auspicious group. with legislators, and speak
These students should be very about student life to varied au­ proud of this distinction;' said diences. Other responsibilities
Fe'licia Blovv, Vice President of include participation in the fol­
Institutional Advancement.
The Presidential Student Am­ bassador
P_rogf~_m i:s,4€~ign·~dlowing:
!II Pres_idential Meetings
~Coinriience1nent
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From left, Vice President for Institutional Advancement Felicia
Blow, Ashley Giorgi of Boykins, Madalyn Kimlick of Franklin, Sam­ son Straiton of Suffolk, Angelita Bease of Suffolk, Anthony Hollo­ way of Franklin, Carlie <;lark of Drewryville, Pamela Reid of Suffolk and College President Dr. Paul Wm. Conco. Not pictured are: Amber
Ballance of Zuni, Brandelyn Clary of Sedley, Symone Stewart of Suf­ folk and Jacob Bradshaw and Zebulon Hardin of Smithfield.
1111 Fall Faculty In-Service ·
Ill Donor meetings
For more information, con~ tact the Office of Institutional
.1111 General Assembly Sessior Advancemen.t at in Richmond. ~ , , ,6792,
('(5'.7) 569­
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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 19, 2013
THETIOEWATER NEWS
YOUR
TURN
Guest Column by Alan Scott
Franklin, Va.
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hen I Grow Up .. :'
This is a statement that is usu ­ ally used when we are in ele­ mentary or middle school.
Increasingly, here at the Career Devel­ opment Center at Paul D. Camp Commu~ n1ty C?lle?~-' this is so1nething uttered by many ind1v1duals that visit the center.
With International Paper's closing a few years ago, many of us were forced to find a ne1N career pathway.
Ullfortu_nately, some of us vvere not pre­ pared for sllch a "ground-shaking 11 change.
Quite often these days, we are contem­ plating a c'areer change i'n 0Lff30s;-4os or even oldel'. · ·- · - ·
We congratulate those vvho do! VVho ilvants to stay in a dead-end job or a job that we dread going to for eight or 10 hours a day, where they're underpaid and unappreciated?
There are n1any incidences in our area.·
Ask the shift vvorker who is tired of work­ ing strange hours or the single mother of two who is working for minirllurn wage.
Many of us have been in a job for 10 to 20 years. If given a choice, we vvould leave and never look back. I-Iowever, there is the mortgage, car pay1nent, etc. ­
There is a way to get that dream jub-:­ actually I?Ot a job- but a career. There is a wor~d of diffi:-r•''«:~'"-" betv,reen the tvvo. Mil­ li,ons ofu·s ha\re jobs, but very fe\-v have ca­ reers that we enjoy. How can \Ve obtain this career?
First, we must do some exploring. It is, in1possiblc to quickly choose a career that is right for us without thorough research; self-reflection and serious thought. All op­ tions and choices have to be explored.
This is important vvhether we are choosing a career for the very first time1or whether it is_ one of in any career changes.
Career exploration is not the same as job searching. Job searching is a short-term pursuit 'of a position that Inatches finan­ cial and career goals.
Career explorati9n is a long, progressive_ process of choosing education, training and careers that fit our interests and skills.
Career exploration is one _of inany steps to take on a successful career pathWay.
Paul D. Camp Community College's Ca­ reer Development Center can offer guid­ ance in this area. They ad1ninister self-as­ sess1nents through the Virginia Education
Wizard, a free tool located at wwvv.vawiz­ ard.org.
1'he "Wizard 11 is a wonderful tool that helps individuals explore specific careers and get real-time details about the de­ ntand and salades for those careers. It al­ lovvs people to find out a great deal about then1selves, and. the career that best suits thcnL
The Career Center will also help people find the type of training .or education needed to pursue a career. More impor­ tantly, people vvill find that the Career
Cen~er will provide much needed support and encouragement.
Once.people have begun their career ex­ ploration and are prepared for a drea1n ca­ reer, PDCCC Career Development.Center can assist with resumes; resume cover let­ ters1 internships, and the job interview process.
Visit
· http://www.pdc.edu/career-de~el­ opment-center to learn more.
Start planning your future today! A little research and career preparation goes a long way on the path to success.
ALAN SCOTT is an Adult Career Coach for PDCCC's Career De­ ve.lopment Center. His email is ascott@p·dc.edua

The Smithfield Times-Wed., June 19, 2013
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Wednesday, June 19
PARENT INFO SESSIONS-Paul D.
Camp Community College Is hosting an informational session about the college's dual enrollment program for students to enroll in college courses while in high school. Wednesday, June 19,
Smithfield High School, 5 - 6:30 p.m. and Monday, June 24,
Workforce Development Center,
Franklin, 5 - 6:30 p.m. Info: www.pdc.edu/dualenrollment or contact 569-6770 or
"'!lawrence@pdc.edu.
MARTIAL CLASSES-­ l-lapkido and Kumdo
Tuesdays, July 30 to Sept 2,
6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Paul D.
Camp Community College
Regional Worl\force
Development Center,
Franklin. $50 per six-week session. Info: 569-6050, or visit www.pdc.edu/workforce­ developrnent
ADULT SELF-DEFENSE -~
Self-defense for adults,
Tuesdays, July 30 to Sept. 2 from 7:15 to 8:30 p.m. at
Paul D. Camp Community
College Regional Workforce
Development Center,
Franklin. $50 per six-week session. Info: 569-6050, or visit www.pdc.edu/workforce­ development.

WEDNESDAY
JUNE 26
Paul D. Camp Community
from
tluough .July
31. The courses include
Art Appreciation, Film
Appreciation, Principles of
Microeconomics. Women in
American History, Concepts of Personal and Community
Health, Music Appreciation,
Aerobic Fitness
College
Survival Skills. For more information, call the Hobbs
Suffolk Campus at 925­
60300 or visit www.pdc. edu.

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FROM STAff REPORTS
SUFFOLK NEWS-HERALD
Dr. Tara Atkins-
Brady, formerly of
Pfodmont Virginia
Community College, has been appointed as Paul
D. Camp Community
College's new vice presi­ d.ent of. academic and stu­ dent development.
Atkins-Brady will fill the position of Dr. Maxine
· Singleton, who is retiring as vice presi­ dent after 12 years of ser­ vice to Paul
D. Camp
Community
College and
Atkins­ almost 35
Brndy ye~rs of total service to the Virginia Community
College System.
As chief academic offi­ cer for the college, Atkins­
Brady will be responsible for the adtninistration of all instructional areas, cur­ riculum developtnent and review; student activi,ties oversight and engage­
1nent; as well as oversee­ ing the college's Learning
Resources progratns and assets.
Atkins-Brady worked at PVCC since 2003, and inost recently as its director of institutional research, planning and institutional effectiveness.
During her tenure with
PVCC, she also held posi­ tions as student success initiative director; SACS
Reaffirmation Study coor­ dinator; interiin d.ean of business, mathemat­ ics and teclmologies; and instructor. In addition, her previous experience includes positions at the
Milton Hershey Boarding
School in Hershey, Pa., and at the University of
Virginia.
Atkins-Brady received her Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Virginia. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in biology from the
College of William and
Mary.
"We are thrilled to have such an esteemed and well-qualified person such as Dr. Atkins-Brady join our ranks," said President
Paul Correo. "The College is excited about her join­ ing the Paul D.
Community College team, and we expect great nevv things to come \Vith this move."

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fROM STAFF REPORTS
SUFFOLI< rjEWS-HERALD
Paul D. Camp Community
College has announced its 2013-2014 Presidential
Student Ambassadors.
The following have been selected to serve:
Samson Stratton, Pamela
Reid, · Symone Stewart
.and Angelita Bease, all of
Suffolk; Zebulon Hardin of Smithfield; Jacob
Bradshaw of Carrsville;
Anthony Holloway and
Madalyn Kimlick, both of
Franklin; Ashley Giorgi of
Ambassadors: Paul D. Camp Community College recently announced its 2013-2014 Presidential Student .~mbassadors, above.
SUBMITTED PHOTO
Boykins; Amber Ballance distinction," said Felicia in the of Paul D. Camp constituent groups. Student Presidential of Zuni; Brandclyn Clary of Blow, vice president of Co1nn1tu1ity College. Ainbassadors are enthusi­
Student to varied audiences.
An1bassadors are varied. Other responsibilities
Sedley; and Carlie Clark of institutional advancement.
Drewry ville.
The Student Ambassador astic individuals who enjoy Students from tbis group include participation in
The Presidential Student team consists of a s1nal1 meeting new people. They may be invited to attend presidential n1eetings, com­
"It's truly an honor to Ambassador , hogram is group of students who vol­ are interested in enhancing social fltnctions, provide mencement, fall faculty in­ be selected for this auspi­ designed to support the unteer to serve as student the reputation of the col­ tours with visiting dignitar­ .service, donor 1neetillgs and
. cious group. These students president and the Office of representatives ofthe college lege. should be very proud of this Institutional Advancement before a variety of important Responsibilities ies, meet with legislators the General Assembly ses­ of and speak about student life sion in Richmond.

SUNDAY, JUNE 23, 2013 THE TIDEWATER NEWS
he cost of an education sho ul d T from reaching t¥eir educational goals. That's why Paul D. Camp Community Co l lege has established a number of op­ portunities for prospective and cur­ rent students to ge t their ed u cation paid for through scho l arshi p s .
We've given away thousands and tho u sands of dollars over the history of the Foundation's existence ... and we'd like to he l p even more students fulfill their dream of attaining a qual i ty education.
What's tru l y amazing is th a t the scholarships managed by the Co ll ege have bee n made avai l ab l e p rim arily through the generosity of a n um b er of individuals just like you. These amaz­ ing individuals have in many cases sacrificed, saved, and contributed in order to help others achieve success.
This column intends to highlight the many dedicated organizations and persons who've provided sc h o l ars h ips at Paul D. Camp Community Co ll ege.
SCHOLARSHIPS AT PDCCC
The types of scholarships at Paul D.
Ca mp Community College vary great­ ly..
.it's fair to say that there's just about some thing available for everyone !
We have scho l arships for graduating high school seniors entering Pa ul D.
Camp Community Co ll ege for the first time. There are scho l ars h ips for first generation college attendees or those who are financially in need of support.
We also have a p l ethora of opportuni­ ties for continuing students at the Co l lege. And the Foundation just enc dowed a scholarship fund targeted to
"non-traditiona l " students; essentially it's for those students who've wa i ted to attend college and perhaps have jobs
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Guest Column by Felicia B l ow or are raising a family.
So as you can tell, the opportunities are great and we encourage students to take full advantage of the scho l ar­ ship opportunities available to them.
The following are just a few ofthose w hi ch are ava il able to students for the fall 2013 semes t er:
• 40/7 Society Scholarship: This scho l arship is available to Non-tradi­ tional students, who have a demon­ strated financial need and are in good academic standing with College.
•Wal-Mart Community Involv e ment Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to a student enrolled in a de­ gree or certificate program on the
Franklin Campus and requires an es­ say about the importanc e of commu­ nity involvement.
• Bertella C. Westbrook Memorial
Scholarship for Nursing Students: This scholarship was established in memo ry ofBertelia C. Westbrook , RN, who was a staunch advocate of ed ucation and the nursing profession.
• Dean Nancy Sandberg Scholar­ ship: This scholarship is in honor of one of the College's long-term Dea ns.
It is available to those who are 25 years or o l der. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, an d the y must be enrolled in a certificate or de­ gree program at the Co ll ege .
• Career Preparation Grants: This scholarshi p is available to a new or re­ turning student from Franklin, South­ ampton or Isle of Wight (one for each service area) with an interest in career or job preparation.
• Dr. Doug l as W. and Grace Boyce
Scholars hip: This scholarship was es­ tablished in by the PDCCC Founda­ tion board in honor of Dr . Douglas W.
Boyce, President of Paul D. Camp
Comm unity College from November
2002 through June 2010, and his wife.
It is awarded to someone who plans to use education to contribute to the lo­ ca l economy.
OTHER FAll 2013 SCHOLARSHIPS:
•American Association of Un i ver­ sity Women, Suffolk Branch
• Suffolk Ruritan Nursing Scholar­
~hip
• Shirley N. Barnes Scho l arsh i p
• Cross Realty Career Grant
• Donald C. Boyce Education
Scho l arship
• Dr. Alvin C. Rogers Endowed
Scholarship
• PDCCC Classified Personnel As­ sociat ion Scholars hip
• Kiwanis Club of Suffolk Scholar­ ship
•Lawrence M. (Marvin) Farmer
Memorial Scho l arship
•Smithfield-Luter Foundation
Sc holar sh ip
WANT MORE INFORMATION?
Co nt act the Office of Institutional
Advanceme nt at (757) 569-6790 or vis· i t us at www.pdc
.edu
/sc ho l arships.
FELICIA BLOW, APR, is Vice President for Institu­ tional Advancement and Execut i ve D i rector of t he
Paul D. Camp Community College Foundation. Her email is fblow@pdc.edu. i n formation s es sion
Pau l D. C amp Community
Co ll ege is h ost i ng a dua l e nr o llm en t i n fo rmationa l se s s i o n M ond ay, J une 24, fro m 5 t o 6:30 p.rn. at the
Regio nal Wo r kforce Devel­ opme n t C enter, 100 North
Co ll ege D r i ve, Franklin.
Du al · E nrollment allow s qua lifi ed hi gh school stu­ den t s to .earn h i gh sc h ool and co ll ege credits simul­ ta n eous l y. Co u nse l ors w ill be ava i lab l e to a n swer q uestions. P a r t i cipan -ts can come by · a n y t im e dur i ng t h e sess i on t o rece i ve i nfo r mat i ot'1. For more informa t i on, ca ll Aud r ey Lawrence,
75 7 -569-6770, or visit wwvy.pdc.edu/dua l enrol l me n t

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Felicia Blow,
PDCCCvice president for
Institutional
Advancemen t , left, and Teres a
Beale, exec u­ tive director of the Franklin
Southampton
Area Chamber, smile for the camera at last
Friday's lun­ cheon to honor
Congressman
Randy F orbes,
R-Che s apeake , for his past year's support of business in
Virginia.
STAFF REPORT
FRANKLIN-It is not too late to sign up for courses this summer at Paul D.
Camp Community Col­ lege .
"We have many interest­ ing credit classes available for the second half of the summer semester;' said Dr .
Harriette Arrington, dean of academic programs on the Hobbs Suffolk Campus.
Th e following includes so me of the options:
FRANKLIN
• July 8-Aug.5: Survey of
American Culture (for teacher recertification points), Mondays 9 a.m-5 p.m.
•July 12-14: Motorcycle
Rider Safety-Beginner; Fri day 5:45 p .
m .
-9 p .
m . and
Sunday 7:45 a.m.
3 p .
m .
•Aug. 9-11: Motorcycle
Rider Safety - Beginner; Fri­ day 5:45 p.m. 9 p .
m. and
Sunday 7:45 a .
m.-3 p .
m.
•June 26-July 31 : Col lege Survival Skills; Tues day/Thursday 3 p.m.-4:15 p .
m.
SUFFOLK
• June 28-29: Cardiopul­ monary Resuscitation; Fri day 5 p.m.-10 p.m. and Sat­ urday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
•July 19-20: Cardiopul­ monary Resuscitation; Fri day 5 p.m.-10 p.m. and Sat­ urday 8 a.m.-4:30 p .
m.
ONLINE (JUNE 26·JULY31)
• Art Appreciation
• Film A ppreciation
• Princip l es of Microeco nomics
• Women in Amer i can
History
• Concepts of Personal and Community Health
• Music Appreciation
• Aerobic Fitness I
• College Survival Skills
For more information, call the Franklin Campus at 757-569 6700 or the
Hobbs Suffo l k Campus at
757-925-6300
1 www.pdc
.
edu or visit

The Smithfield Times· Wed., June 26, 2013 ·Page 3 lly Dr. i'aul Wm. C<>neo
There are a lot of helpful
Websites out there to review jobs, careers and colleges. In
Virginia, we have an. excellent resource that is a "one-stop" for most of the important informa· lion as you search and explore a new career or continue your education. The Website is the
Virginia Education Wizard ­
VaWizard.org - and is a part· nership between the Depart· ment of Education, the Virginia
Community College System and several other state agen· cies.
Launched in 2009 by the Vir· ginia Community College Sys­ tem, the "Wizard" helps guide prospective students, current students ,and workers in mak· ing informed college and career decisions.
Borne out of an increasing need for valuable educational resources that not only relates to today's jobs, but jobs pre· dieted to grow in the future, the
Virginia Education Wizard pro· vides a one-stop resource for career, curriculum and finan­ cial information. It is designed to assist individual career conn·
seling services that are avail· ing the "Wizard." about college and helps first­ aid, detail scholarship offers able on campus. Students in the high school timers build their individual
'' and tell you how to apply for
Community colleges are in profiles. them. dual enrollment program can the forefront when it comes to Users can then take an inter· The Wizard allows users to benefit tremendously by using continuing education. For est assessment that suggests search Community College the "Wizard" as well. Partici· transfer agreements, including many, accessibility, pants in this unique program potential careers that match the guaranteed admission to 25 Vir· affordability and value are im· earn high school and college users' interests; or a values as­ portant factors when choosing sessment that supports what ginia four-year colleges and credits simultaneously, Since to attend a community college. users value in a job with poten­ universities; and plan, track this program has the potential and prompt steps to an easy For others, it is the need for a to shorten the route to complet· tial career choices; browse ca­ transfer. career change or help in choos· ing a college degree, the "Wiz· reers by name to learn more
PDCCC encourages people to ing a career path. Many stu· ard" becomes an important tool about them, which includes dents are still in need of assis· real·time information about job visit the Virginia Education
Wizard's one-stop shop. It pro­ tance when selecting programs to map out a solid plan based on the profile information the stu· availability and market-specific of study or career paths. Paul vides vital information for all dent provides.
Prospective students can salaries; or browse careers by
D." Camp Community College cluster, which allows users to begin with a group of related types of students and potential
(PDCCC) encourages the use of identify career paths; curricu· students no matter in what di­ rection you're headed or what the "Wizard" as a valuable lum choices, including poten· careers and conduct a deeper stage you are in your career. It online tool for assistance in a ti al transfers to four· year ins ti· analysis to explore specific ca­ will keep you on track to your variety of areas. tutions; and financial aid ass is· reer options.
The tool is also recom. In these economic times, degree or career or as you tance. Current students can mended to anyone utilizing the paying for college becomes work on a new career - saving keep up with their job creden· time and money, and ultimately new Career Development Cen· tials or associate degree paths more and more of a concern. enhancing your higher educa­ ters at PDCCC, which assist stu· and plans for transfer to com· The Cost Calculator estimates tional experience. dents in career exploration and plete bachelor degrees. Work· and compares costs at various college programs. In addition, types of colleges. In addition, Visit www.vawizard.org to ers can explore new careers, the program helps students, the Award Estimator can pro· create your profile. The Wizard learn about education require· may also be found on PDCCC's alumni and other members of the community prepare for job ments or certification tools, vide estimates on how much and enroll in Virginia's Com­ and what type of financial aid Web site, www.pdc.edu searches and successful inter· users can expect based on the munity Colleges. views. One of the free work· financial data the user pro· Dr. Paul Wm. Conco is president The "Wizard's" online guide shops offered through the Ca­ vi des. of Paul D. Camp Community - a unique and interactive ava· reer Development Center fo. The Wizard can also guide College. His email is tar named Ginny, answers cuses on career exploration us­ users in applying for financial pconco@pdc.edu frequently asked questions

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FIRDAY, JUINE 28, 2013 THETIDEWATER NEWS
STAFF REPORT
FRANKLIN - Paul D,
Camp Community College announces its new officers for the Local College Board for 2013-14.
Mr, Richard Brooks of
Suffolk will serve as the new Chair for the Local
College Board and Ms,
Lynn Jones oflsle of Wight
County will serve as Chair­ elect. Ms. Patricia Sowell is the outgoing Chair,
"We are fortunate to have such knowledgeable-indi­ viduals who serve us so graciously and have such a genuine interest in educa­ tion and the community," said PDCCC President Dr,
Paul Wm, Conca.
Other colltinuing mem­ bers of the Local College
Board are:
11111 A, Meredith Felts Jr.,
Southampton County
1111 June Fleming, City of
Franklin
1111 James Samuel Glass- ­ cock, City of Suffolk ill Kermit Hobbs, City of
Suffolk
Iii Caroline Hurt, Isle of
Wight County
.1111 Asa Johnson, City of
Franklin
1111 Patricia Sowell, Isle of
Wight County
1111 Kisha Watford, South­ ampton County
Ill Syretha Wright, South­ ampton County lllil Dorcas·Helfant-Brown­ ing, Virginia Beach; (Liai­ son from the Virginia State
Board of Community Col- · leges)
In addition, two new ap­ pointments to the board were made during the June
17th meeting. Philip Page
Jr., Executive Director of the Franklin Redevelpp­ ment and Housing Authori­ ty, and Donald Mills, Own­ er, President and General
Manager of Mills Marine &
Ship Repair LLC, will fill the seats of J. Patrick New­ man of Franklin and Jean
Copeland of Suffolk, re­ spectively. Newman and
Copeland's terms expire_
June 30,
Also, June Fleming was appointed liaison of the
2013-14 PDCCC Local Col­ lege Board, a position that was held by outgoing board member J, Patrick New'· man. The liaison serves as a contact between the Lo­ cal College Board and the_
PDCCC Foundation Board,
EDITORIAL_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ~
Our position on local issues
J ust because school's out for the sumThis week, boys and girls in the Isle of mer doesn't mean learning stops as Wight and Southampton 4H Junior
VfelL Althpug!(, '{ilPMion ~'?ii-,'l:tlJ,<,\.ffi)tt; • <;~.WP jlave.a,lso be~l}.$.~tti\f has fiare)y begun, many of them l-:ave con~nu8d.to1
get an education, albeit in
P>Pl.l.'1\ls;}Jl\;;•. ; lessons in such things as outdoor livihg · skills and robQ_tics. ThOse are· obviously outdoor classrooms and with. a noticemore sophisticated than canoes' O~ ably more relaxed structure. This is betcrafts. ter known as ·summer ca1np. Generally, To the kids, these have been just fun youngsters can get away from home for things to do. But we see these camps a·s a week or so, often to places where inspiration for futtrre careers. Each there's woods and a lake or swim1ning child in the aforementioned camps pool. could develop a fascination with activi­
Loca1Iy1 two organizations have been ties or subjects that would enable therri offering programs that offer more than to become environmental scientists, just bows and ar"rows. Last vveek, sever­ nurseryillen, forest rangers, plant pa­ al children enrolled in a Junior Master thologists, robot desigllers and civil en-
Gardening Camp, which is part of the gineers ... the list goes o_n.
Regional Workforce Developm_ent Center's Kids College. This wasn't about learning how to pot geraniums, but in-
We commend organizations such as the Regional Workforce Development
Center and the 4-H program in Western stead to idelltify how people can live in Tidewater for offering these camps. harmony with pature
1 even when it They're far more than a way to goof off; presents hazards, they're a way to find a path in life,

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THETIDEWATER NEWS
are times when educators of
, grades K-12 stop teaching and sit in
· the student seat. For five Mondays this summer, starting July 8 and continu­ ing through August 5; the Franklin Cam­ pus of Paul D. Camp Community College.
'will offer three credit hours to further edu­
:cate the educators. Humanities 21i is a
'class about Western Tidewater's cultural
:iandscape, covering the era from prehisto­
:ry to 1820. (Note: another course, Hu­
1nanities 212, will cover the region from
:1s20 to modern times, and will be offered
.as a hybrid class during Fall 2013 or Spring
:2014 semester).
: Humanities 211 will examine the ele­ hientS of our national culture as these
:,evolved from the appearance of American
Indians; European explorations through
;colonization_and independence; and, the
;force arrival ofAfrican Americans. Titis is a study geared toward Educators of kin­ idergarten through 12th grades with in­
:structional and/Otpr0fessional responsi­ hi!ities, who are seeking greater knowl­
:;,dge in the life-ways, history and society,
;3nd resulting culture contact. Emphasis pf the course will focus on Western Tide.
~ter (cities of Franklin and Suffolk and the counties oflsle of Wight, Southamp­
~on, Surry, and Sussex), permitting educa­
.
~prs to discover relevant local venues and tesources; to enhance their knowledge of
~e subject; and format this knowledge in­ to their respective disciplines, including
~esson plans and Standards of Learning
3,:orrelations.
; This course is not only of interest to his­
~ory and civic teachers, but applicable to
~ducators in art, music, science, mathe-
YOUR
Guest Column by Felice Hancock matics, and langu.age arts via the courses interdisciplinary approach. It is a course designed to acquaint educators with the resources in and about the region. Those resources include. the cultural, historical and natural landscape but not trivial facts for quizzes or tests.
The area's musewns and historical soci­ etfes are filled with books about local and natural histqry, which are often over­ looked by the school systems as a re­ source. These local books, pamphlets, arti­ facts and other information are often sin­ gle source items not found at bookstores
Or online. A goal of the course is to expose the teachers to this wealth of material.
The class lessons will be delivered through lectures, field trips, readings and the results of independent research by the educators in a respective topic of their choice. Guest lecturers, such as Dr. Mi­ chael Barber, the State Archaeologist of
Vii:ginia, will cover discussions such as' the
Algonquin andlroquoian Indian cultures and contributions, as well as early colonial aspects of history.
Field trips will include a tour of the Jo­ seph Pines Preserve in Sussex County to discuss the original natural resources of th.e region utilized by Native Americans and early colonial settlers. Dr. Phil Sheri­ dan, President of the Meadowview Biolog­ ical Hesearch Station, will lead the tour.
Sheridan has been a driving force for lon­ gleaf pine and pitcher plant preservation in the Commonwealth. The history of the longleaf pine, among the earliest of re­ sources exported to England by colonists for naval store and for building materials, is an important but often overlooked re­ cord of Western Tidewater.
1he Surry County Historical Society and
African-American Society, with research­ ers Russell Hobson and Joe Jenkins, will relate their finds about the significant presence of Freedmen in the county around the Revolutionary War era. Presi­ dent Bess Richardson of the Historical So­ ciety will conduct a brief tour for teachers regarding the wealth of information avail­ able in Surry County's archives.
Additionally, a tour of the vitality and ilnportance of the region's rivers will be discussed by'the Blackwater Nottoway
Riverkeeper Program's Jeff Turner viq his invaluable Eco-cruise.
It is a trite but true fact that we usually do not know what is in our own backyard.
There is a wealth of knowledge to discover about Western Tidewater.
Further information about admission costs, fees and registration is available at wWw.pdc.edu or at the Admissions Office on the Franl<lin Campus. In addition, I can be reached at. 757-569-6741.
FHICE HANCOCK is an adjunct instructor at PDCCC. She also serves as the volunteer chair for the W_estern Tide­ water Regional Hum·anities Council. Her email is fhan­ cock@pdc.edu

MONDAY, JULY 1, 2013 »INSIDE BUSINESS»
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• Paul 1:1. Camp Community College i'o11m:latior1, $90,000 overthree years to increase the number of career coaches it places in public high schools in western Tidewater.

WEDNESDAY,JULYJ, 2Dll
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YOUR
TURN by Dr. Paul Conco etently, Paul D, Camp Community College held a series of strategic pla'nning ineetings throughout our service region (Franklin, ·
Southampton, Isle of Wight County, and South­ ampton County) to gather insights on the future vision fo~ the college. Our goal was to create a vi­ sion for the college to carry us for the next three to five years. We are the 11 community's college 11 and as such
1 we want to understand and hear how our citizens feel about the college and the services we offer.
Initially; we held sessions internally with our faculty, staff and students. After gathering their input, five feedback sessions were held with col­ lege stakeholders. The first two sessions were
With the local college board and the Paul D.
Camp Community College Foundation Board of
Directors. Sessions were then held at the Paul D.
Camp Hobbs Suffolk Campus, the Franklin Cam­ pus, and the Smithfield Center with representa, tives from the business
1 academic1 governnient; religious and arts communities. Individuals at­ tending these sessions were asked about the changes that they see unfolding in their commu­ nities. They were then asked what they need and expect from the college. Finally, they were invit­ ed-to provide their perspectives on the college's strengths, areas for improvement, opportunities and threats.
The participation and the feedback were tre­ mendous!
WllAT WE LEAlllUD
Mariy of the observations were consistent with ane_cd9tal feedback we had been receiving. One overarching comment was in the area of market­ ing and "telling our story:' There was consensus among all involved that the college should do more marketing to reach a broader audience in the community it serves. There also was broad agreement that communicating the financial ad­ vantage of attending a community college would attract more people to Paul D. Camp Commun.i­ ty College. In general, it was felt that a strong an.d expanded marketing progr~m would enable the college to attract moie stud'ents and better serve our comm-Unity, citizen's educational needs arid o_ur business comlnunity. From this feedback I am p_leased t() share that we have b~&un building
'dh 'a'g'gressive diinpaigil to' ifuptove o·iir'rnarkei~
~:, We~b1s6 rec~f&ed
_.. --. _ _ . -_,,,- ­ cbfurirtrciiCaticfr1 regcitding expanding opportunities for s(lJdents to become employed thrdugh certificate based program­ ming. Specific ideas presented included technol­ ogy training for businesses, additional health care programs, such as physical therapy assistant and practical nurse programs, adult education programs, classes to recertify educators and law enforcement. There also was consensus that more vocational programs and a greater empha- · sis on skilled trades should be stressed. Even be­ fore the strategic planning process was complet­ ed1 we've been placing more resources in this critically important area.
We also heard something that was truly inspir­ ing. One of the most conSistently referenced items was the feeling of pride that the communi­ ty has for Paul D. Camp Community College.
Most constituents we talked with understand the important role that the College has in providing educational opportunities through the western
Hampton Roads region. The College is seen as welcoming; far;n_ily-orierited and affordable. It is viewed as flexible and able to quickly meet a va­ riety of constituents' needs. In addition, the col­ lege is seen as an organization that strives to align its curriculum with the needs of the com­ munity. Contributi_ng to the positive reputation are the college's dedicated faculty, experienced staff, and energetic leadership team1which were viewed as significant strengths for the college.
~ '.lh~re were many positive comments about the
~CQlJege's recent successes in fund raising and ac­ quiring gi'ants. These funds will create many op­ portunities to improve the college's service to th_e_ community
1 mef:t employers' needs and in­
Cr~'ase th~ir profesSional staffiitg. Recent grants·.
~d:~on~tions have increased our scholarships to students, allowed iµiportant renovations to
:o.ur facilities, established our new Career Devel.;;
-h.PII!-ent Center, allowed us to increase programs ill,-. ~uch areas as practical nursing, pharmacy techpjcian, robotics1and other new technologies
-~n9trades. You can see the full array of our re­ ce?t plans and upcoming strategic planning re­ sults on our website at this link: www.pdc.edu/ about/presidents-office. I encourage yOu to visit the'.Site:a:nd review the analysis. Let us know wh~t you.think or ifyou have other thoughts to
·share. , ·
NEXT STEPS
I will soon be meeting with the leadership teams of the college as well as the chancellor of the Virginia Community College System to re­ view and aSsess the findings. We will prioritize key items and work to develop cohesive action plans to achieve success in the arecis identifie·d. !
In conclusion, I would like to thank all those ' who conttibuted their feedback to this important process. We are so grateful for the input, conver~ sations, survey responses, advice, wisdom and : extensive guidance shared through the strategid planning sessions. It is through your active ell-
gagement that we continue to improve and de! liver our Paul D. Camp Community College misi sion - to provide diverse learning opportunitieS t6 enhance the quality oflife for students and
community. Thank you again for your support
your Community College. ·· ·. · i
Dr. Paul Wm. Conco is PresidentofPaul D. Camp Community Colj leqe. His email address is pconco@pdc.edu :

The Smithfield Times. Wed., July 3, 2013. Page 3
lly Dr. 1"11ul Conco
Recently, Paul D. Camp Com· munity College held a series of strategic planning meetings throughout our service region
(Franklin, Southampton, Isle of
Wight County, and
Southampton County) to gather insights on the fUture vision for the College. Our goal was to ere· ate a vision for the College to carry us for the next three to five years. We are the
"community's college" and as such, we want to understand and hear how our citizens feel about the College and the ser­ vices we offer.
Initially, we held sessions internally with our faculty, staff and students. After gath· ering their input, five feedback sessions were held with College stakeholders. The first two ses· sions were with the Local Col· lege Board and the Paul D.
Camp Community College
Foundation Board of Directors.
Sessions were then held at the
Paul D. Camp Hobbs Suffolk
Campus, the Franklin Campus, and the Smithfield Center with representatives from the busi­ ness, academic, government, religious and arts communities.
Individuals attending these ses­ sions were asked about the changes that they see unfolding in their communities. They were then asked what they need and expect from the college. Fi­ nally, they were invited to pro­ vide their perspectives on the college's strengths, areas for im­ provement, opportunities and threats.
The participation and the feedback were tremendous!
What We Learned
Many of the observations were consistent with anecdotal feedback we had been receiving.
One overarching comment was in the area of marketing and
''.telling our story." There was c01:isensus among all involved that the College should do more marketing to reach a broader audience in the community it serves. There also was broad agreement that communicating the financial advantage of at­ tending a community college would attract more people to
Paul D. Camp Community Col­ lege. In general, it was felt that a strong and expanded market­ ing program would enable the
College to attract more students and better serve our commu­ nity, citizen's educational needs and our business community.
From this feedback I am pleased to share that we have begun building an aggressive cam­ paign to improve our marketing and recruitment efforts.
We also received communi­ cation regarding expanding op­ portunities for students to be­ come employed through certifi­ cate-based programming. Spe­ cific ideas presented included technology training for busi­ nesses, additional health care programs, such as physical therapy assistant and practical nurse programs, adult educa­ tion programs, classes to recer­ tify educators, and law enforce­ ment. There also was consen­ sus that more vocational pro­ grams and a greater emphasis on skilled trades should be stressed. Even before the stra­ tegic planning process was completed, we've been placing more resources in this criti­ cally important area.
We also heard something that was truly inspiring. One of the most consistently refer­ enced items was the feeling of pride that the community has for Paul D. Camp Community
College. Most constituents we talked with understand the im­ portant role that the College has in providing educational opportunities through the western Hampton Roads re­ gion. The College is seen as welcoming, family-oriented and affordable. It is viewed as flexible and able to quickly meet a variety of constituents'needs.
In addition, the college is seen as an organization that strives to align its curriculum with the needs of the community. Con­ tributing to the positive reputa­ tion are the college's dedicated
Faculty, experienced Staff, and energetic Leadership Team, which were viewed as signifi­ cant strengths for the College.
There were many positive comments about the college's recent successes in fund raising and acquiring grants. These funds will create many opportu­ nities to improve the college's service to the community, meet employers' needs and increase their professional staffing. Re­ cent grants and donations have increased our scholarships to students, allowed important renovations to our facilities, established our new Career De­ velopment Center, allowed us to increase programs in such ar­ eas as practical nursing, phar­ macy technician, robotics, and other new technologies and trades. You can see the full ar­ ray of our recent plans and up­ coming strategic planning re­ sults on our website at this link: www.pdc.edu/ a bo u ti presi. dents-office. I encourage you to visit the site and review the analysis. Let us know what you think or if you have other thoughts to share.
Next Steps l will soon be meeting with the leadership teams of the col­ lege as well as the Chancellor of the Virginia Community Col' lege System to review and as­ sess the findings. We will priori­ tize key items and work to de­ velop cohesive action plans to achieve success in the areas identified.
In conclusion, I would like to thank all those who contributed their feedback to this important process. We are so grateful for the input, conversations, sur­ vey responses, advice, wisdom and extensive guidance shared through the strategic planning sessions. It is through your ac­ tive engagement that we con­ tinue to improve and deliver our Paul D. Camp Community
College mission ~ diverse learning opportunities to enhance the quality of life for students and the community.
Thank you again for your sup­ port of your Community Col­ lege.
Dr. Paul Wm. Conca is President of Paul D. Camp Community
College. His email address is pconco@pdc.edu

Birdwmg Cmporation cm1tim1es their phifanthropic r:jj(Jr/s givi11g to PDCCC through the S11/fi;/k Fu1111datio11.
ANNUAL REPORT:
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FOUNDATION HISTORY
2012
During 2012, the Suffolk Foundation:
• Provided over $267,000 in grants to enhance the quality of life in and around the Suffolk community.
$85,000 of those funds were awarded to 24 non-profits during the Foundation's annual grant cycle.
The Colonel Fred V. Cherry Scholarship and the Howard D.
Mast Memorial Scholarship, valued at $4,500, were awarded to two deserving students.
$184,195 in Donor-Advised and Restricted Grants were awarded to numerous 501 (c) (3) non-profits.
Grantees have received over $1.1 million since the first grant was awarded in April 2008.
• Reported total assets of$4,195,464.63, as of December 31, 2012.
• Revenue, gains, and other support totaling $784,682.42.
• Sponsored the Second Annual Community Forum & Luncheon with over 160 people in attendance.
• Developed a $150,000 grant agreement with the Birdsong
Corporation to provide funds to support Paul D. Camp Community
College's "High Need Academic and Workforce LPN Program."

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Paul D. Ca1np Con1n1unity College is pleased to announce that the
Suffolk Foundation, on behalf of the Birdsong Corporation, has 1nadc a
$150,000 co1nn1itn1ent to the College to build a regional Licensed
Practical Nursing Progra111 (LPN). Specifically, funding will be used for the remodeling and renovating of the Nursing Skills Lab. The
College's new LPN Progran1 will be based in Suffolk at the Co!lcge's
Hobbs Can1pus.
Mr. George Birdsong, Chief Executive Officer of Birdsong
Corporation, said, "We believe in Paul D. Can1p Con1n1unity College and the 1nany educational opportunities it affords area students. We are pleased to partner with the College on the LPN program. By restarting it, the College will be able to fill a gap in educational and en1ployment opportunities in our region. We also are pleased that the Suffolk
Foundation can be the conduit to hold the funds and disperse then1 as needed by the College. This is a great partnership between the Suffolk
Foundation, Paul D. Can1p Co111n1unity College, and Birdsong."
Mr. Willian1 N. Hill, Executive Director of the Suffolk Foundation, said, "The Foundation is delighted to have the opportunity to partner with the Birdsong Corporation and Paul D. Can1p Con1111unity College to bring the LPN program to the Suffolk can1pus. Through collaborative efforts such as this, the quality of life in and around the
Suffolk coinmunity will be enhanced."
Dr. Paul Correo, Paul D. Can1p Comn1unity College President, said,
"We are thrilled to share the news that we are partnering ... on this exciting endeavor. For many students, becoming a Licensed Practical
Nurse is their career goal. For others, it is a significant step in their journey of becoming a Registered Nurse. This con1n1itincnt ... will go far in bringing those drea111s and opportunities to reality ... To put it si1nply, this invest1nent by the Birdsongs will change lives for the better throughout our regional community," he added.
Pe1fbnnersj)·om the "/Vo11dc1:/iil Wizurd of Oz" Opera supported hv rhe Su/j(;/k Fm111datio11.
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As the result of the $5,000 grant you avvardcd to the Sufrolk
Center, over 5,000 children lhroughout Suffolk and Western
Tidevvater \Vere able to experience six outstanding school sho\VS during the 2011-2012 season. These quality, live perfonnanccs were keyed directly into state SO Ls, and students in grades 3-12 had the opportunity to learn and gro\1./ lhrough the arts--··at little or no cost to the children.
The student 1natinccs \Vere diverse and culturally rich and included: Robert Jospe, Virginia Opera's "The Wonderful
Wizard of Oz," Black Violin v.
1 ith Drun1s, and Virginia Stage
Cornpany's productions of"Mark Twain," "Julius Caesar," and "Aesop's Nel\vork." To allo\V 111ore opportunity for children to experience the arts through up-close, interactive participation, the Center took jazz artist Robert Jospc to schools through the ''Artists in Schools" outreach progran1.
V/c believe the student 1natinees and the "Artists in Schools" prograins are a great asset to our youth and education systen1-\vhich enrich the lives of all in our con11nunity. We greatly appreciate the stcadtl1st support of the Suffolk
Foundation and look for\varcl to offering these valuable, entertaining, and educational progrrnns again during the upco111ing 2012-2013 season.
Fro111 lefi: fFilliam I !ill, Executive Director o/the St!ffblk Foundation. Everett Birdsong, VP oflnjhn11ation Tech11ology at Birdso11g Peanuts. Paul
C'onco, President r~/'I'DCCC, George Bird1YJ11g, CEO oj'Bird1·ong Peanuts, Felicia Blow, VP.for lnstit11tional Adva11cen1ent!Exec11tf11e Director PDCCC
Fo11ndatio11, u11d Charles Birdso11g, VP o/Operarions and Procurement at Birdwmg Peanuts, were on hand to memorialize the commitment,

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FOUNDATION'S NAMED FUNDS
UNRESTRICTED
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George Y. and Sue B. Birdsong*
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Thomas H., III and Constance Birdsong*
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Butler Paper Recycling, Inc.* (Jay Butler)
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Lisa and Harry L. Cross, III and Family*
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George T. Everett Memorial Fund (Mr. and Mrs.
P. Lee Everett, III, Mr. and Mrs. C. Taylor
Everett, and Mr. and Mrs. James E. Gordon)
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Haas Family* (Michael Haas)
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Descendants of Angus Henderson Hines*
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Charles B., III and Juanita Pond*
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R. Curtis, Jr. and Martha G. Saunders, and
Whitney G. and Ellen H. Saunders*
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Jim and Elizabeth Turner*
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Mr. and Mrs. Michael W. Wendel/ A VW
Technologies, Inc.
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The White Family Fund (Charles, Eddie, and
Clay)*
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FOUNDATION'S UNNAMED FuNDS
OPERATIONS
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Beazley Foundation
>Bennett Trust
>Birdsong Corporation
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Bleakhorn Foundation
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Hampton Roads Community Foundation
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Landmark Co1nmunications Foundation
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Pruden Foundation
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Suffolk Rotary Club
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SunTrust Bank
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William and Pamela Hill
FORUM SUPPORTERS
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SunTrust- Platinum
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TowneBank - Diamond
>Birdsong Cprporation - Gold
>Farmers Bank - Gold
>Taylor Freezer Sales Corporation - Gold
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BB&T - Silver
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Monarch Bank - Silver DONOR-ADVISED
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Richard F., III and Carolyn Bany Fund*
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Scott and Heather Carr Fund*
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Carr/Kennedy Family Fund*
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Cross Family Fund*
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Fluter Fund* (Joseph W., IV and Frances Luter)
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The Harrell Fund* (Ryan and Camille Harrell)
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Dwight and Jane Schaubach Fund*
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Virginia History Fund (Anonymous)
DESIGNATED
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Butler Paper Recycling, Inc.*
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Disaster Relief Fund
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Paul D. Camp Community College "High Need
Academic and Workforce LPN Program" established by the Birdsong Corporation
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Dottie Scott's Elizabeth River Artists Fund
UNRESTRICTED
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Charles Birdsong
> Melvin Copeland
> Kermit Hobbs
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Edward Keil
> John Monroe
,, N anscmond Insurance Agency, Inc.
,, Charles PaJT
Arthur Singleton
> William "Jimmy" Spain
> Ira Stcingold
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Sarah Walden
> Kent Weber
ADMINISTRATIVE
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R. Curtis Saunders, Jr. Memorial Fund
0RGANIZATIONAL
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Suffolk Education Foundation Fund
SCHOLARSHIP
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Colonel Fred V. Cherry
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Howard D. Mast Memorial
*denotes Founding Member Conunit111e11t o./$100,000 or more

rs 2012
THE SUFFOLK FOUNDATION AWARDED $85,000 IN GRANTS TO 24 NON-PROFIT AGENCIES
DURING THE ANNUAL GRANT CYCLE.
Access College Foundation - $5,000: Funds provide operating support for lhe Access progran1 in Suffolk's three high schools, t\VO n1iddlc schools, and 13 Virginia university/college can1puscs to assist Suffolk students during the 2012-2013 school year.
Bon Secours Maryvie\Y Foundation - $3,000: Funds support the Care-A-Van progra111 by providing 1nedication assistance (prescriptions and 111edications) at no cost to help those in need.
Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeast Virginia - $5,000: Funds help students \Vho <1re repeating their grade through the Club's tutoring progn1n1 an<l help support the KicJ1s Cafe \vhich serves students 1neals and snacks.
Children's I-lospital of the King's Daughters -$2,000: Funds assisl in providing 1nedical, tncntal health, and forensic services to children suspected of being abused and ncglccled.
Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia - $4,000: Funds assist in supporting the n1ission of elin1inating hunger through the Suffolk Healthy Mobile Pantry Pilot.
Forl(ids - $5,000: Funds help provide housing and services for hon1eless fan1ilics in \Vestern Tidewater \vith portions used for client transportation.
Nansemond River Preservation Alliance-$2,500 ($1,000 of grant funded by Schaubach Donor-Advised Fund):
Funds partially support the Con1prehensivc Con1111unity Environn1ental Education Progra111 in the City of
Suffolk, \Vhich encourages all residents to be environ1ncntal sle\vards and protect the Nanse1nond River
\Valershed and \Vaterways.
Nansentond-Suffolk Acaden1y - $2,500: Funds assist NS.A. in 111eeting their diversity initiatives through education of staff and students.
Paul D. Camp Co1nmunity College - $2,000: Funds n1aintain a Career Coach Pn1grai11 in three Suffolk public high schools. Students arc assisted by career coaches \vho help students achieve their educational and financial goals.
Southeastern Virginia 1-\rea,yide !Vlodel Program - $5,000: f<unds provide rides to 1nedical appoinllnents for
Suffolk seniors and individuals \vith disabilities.
SuffOlk Art League - $1,000; Funds nssist in supporting progran1s that provide education in the a1is for Suffolk citizens, such as artist's \VOrkshops, as \Vell as gallery tours, activities, and hands-on activities in Suffolk's high schools, 1niddle schools, and 4th and 5th grade gifted and talented students.
Suffolk Center for Cultural A.. rts - $5,000: Funds assist in supporting lhe Center's Student Matinees nnd Artists in
Schools Progra1ns for 2012-2013, exposing students to the 111agic of live theater and a!knving then1 to enjoy perforn1ances that support the SO Ls.
Suffolk Fa1nily Y!VJCA -$5,000: Funds address the Suffolk area's child care crisis by supporting an afterschool progran1 for 35 lo\v-incon1e children and one week of stnnn1er ca111p for 10 children.
Suffolk Hun1ane Society - $1,000: Funds provide cat foo<l and litter to adoptable cats in 2013.
Suffolk Literacy Council - $2,500: Funds help support the day to day operation of the Suffolk Literacy Council, which includes the Tutor Coordinator and supplies, reading n1aterials, and books.
Suffolk !Vleals on \Vhccls - $5,000: Funds assist in providing nutritious tneals for the financial need-based recipients in Suffolk.
Suffolk Salvation Army - $5,000: Funds help provide basic services of food, shelter, and energy in Suffolk and the surrounding area.
Suffolk Special Olympics - Area 29 - $2,000: Funds assist in supporting the costs incurred for hosting the Arca 29
Suffolk Cian1es and cover the costs of State Gan1es and fall Cha111pionships.
The Children's Center - $2,500: Funds used for scholarships for Suffolk children in Early Intervention/Pediatric'
Therapy \11.1ho need additional services lo enhance their therapy.
The Genieve Shelter - $5,000 ($2,000 of grant funded by Schaubach Donor-Advised Fund): Funds help operate
CJ's Suffolk don1estic violence shelter and provide transportation source and driver to the en1ergency shelter.
Suffolk Partnership for a Healthy Community, Inc. - $2,500: Funds help in1plc1nenl a con1n1unity-wide con1prchensive \vell care 1nanagen1ent progran1 called the Positive Lifestyle Con11nitn1cnt Progran1, which en1po\vers individuals with kno\vledge, tools, and access to the resources to take responsibility for their own health.
Virginia Legal Aid Society - $5,000: Funds help support the Strengthening Fan1ilies \Vi th Children Progra1n, \Vhich incorporates legal advice and representation to strengthen !ow-incon1c fr1n1i!ics in stress.
\ 1 irginia Symphony Orchestra - $2
1
500: Funds hctp enable the Sy1nphony to provide the Young People's Concert to all Suffolk Public Schools' fiflh grade students free of charge.
\-Vestcrn Tidc\vater Free Clinic, Inc. - $5,000 ($2,000 of grant funded by Schaubach Donor-1\dvised Fund):
Funds help provide full and partial dentures to patients to help i1nprove their overall health, self-estee1n, and cn1ployability.

THE SUFFOLK FOUNDATION HAS AWARDED OVER $1. l MILLION TO NON-PROFITS
SINCE ITS FIRST GRANT DISTRIBUTION IN
LISTED ARE SOME OF THE NON-PROFITS
WHO HAVE RECEIVED SUPPORT THROUGH DONOR-ADVISED GIFTS.
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA (VA COUNCIL)
BUCKALEW SCHOLARSHIP FUND, UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL
CANCER CARE FOUNDATION OF TIDEWATER
CAPITAL TRAIL FOUNDATION
CHARLOTTE LATIN SCHOOL
CHESAPEAKE BAY ACADEMY
CHRIS MURRAY SCHOLARSHIP FUND, EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP FUND
CRITTENDEN/ECLIPSE AND HOBSON HERITAGE FOUNDATION
EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
EASTERN VIRGINIA MEDICAL SCHOOL
FOODBANK OF SOUTHEASTERN VIRGINIA
FOOD BANK OF THE VIRGINIA PENINSULA
HAMPDEN SYDNEY ANNUAL FUND
JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION
NANSEMOND-SUHOLK ACADEMY ANNUAL FUND
NANSEMOND-SUFFOLK ACADEMY ART SHOW
NORFOLK ACADEMY ANNUAL FUND
NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
PAUL D. CAMP COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
PENINSULA YMCA
RIDDICK'S FOLLY
RURITAN NATIONAL FOUNDATION
SMITHFIELD YMCA
SMITHFIELD YMCA CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
SUFFOLK SALVATION ARMY CORPS PHYSICAL AND HEALTH EDUCATION BUILDING
SUFFOLK YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMP CAPITAL CAMPAIGN & "WE BUILD PEOPLE" CAMPAIGN
SURRY AREA FREE CLINIC
THE MARINER'S MUSEUM
VIRGINIA CONFLICT RESOLUTION CENTER
VIRGINIA CAPITAL TRAIL FOUNDATION
WASHING TON AND LEE UNIVERSITY ANNUAL FUND
WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY MCGREW SCHOLARSHIP
WESTERN TIDEWATER FREE CLINIC
YMCA REGIONAL CAMP CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
YMCA SUFFOLK FAMILY CAPITAL CAMPAIGN
2012 Grant Recipients

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By Ryan Murphy, rmurphy@dailypress.com 1757-247-4760
8:59 PM EDT, June 18, 2013
SMITHFIELD Smithfield Foods, its executives and affiliated foundations distribute millions of dollars each year to charitable causes.
Recipients include food banks on both sides of the
James River, education efforts for underprivileged youth, restoration of historic sites and other charitable projects in the town of Smithfield and across
Hampton Roads. advertisement
Some in the community are wary of the potential effect a Chinese takeover would have on the company's philanthropic efforts, but many of
Smithfield's previous beneficiaries expect contributions to continue or even increase after the sale.
Shuanghui International Holdings, a Chinese pork company, announced in May its intention to buy
Smithfield Foods for $7.1 billion $4. 7 billion in cash plus the assumption of Smithfield's $2.4 billion debt. The acquisition would be the largest-ever purchase of an American company by a
Chinese company and the move has faced skepticism and criticism from Smithfield investors.
Shareholders stand to receive $34 per share if the sale is approved by U.S. regulators.
Smithfield Foods CEO Larry Pope has reaffirmed the company's commitment to community involvement, though he acknowledged that people around Hampton Roads are wary of a major institution like Smithfield being bought up by a Chinese firm.
"I'm sure people who read the paper are concerned about what's that (going to) do in the community,"
Pope recently told the Daily Press. "One of the things these folks (from Shuanghui International) have pledged to do is to continue to support the community and I have every indication from them that we're going to have a lot of freedom to do that."
Shuanghui has a history of charitable giving according to the company's website, it gives about $5 million each year to education and another $5 million to local disability assistance programs in China.

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In 2008, Shuanghui won the China Charity Award for Most Caring for disaster relief efforts following an 8.0 magnitude earthquake in the Sichuan region of China.
Many beneficiaries of Smithfield's philanthropy say that they aren't worried that community involvement will drop off if the acquisition goes through.
Danny Carroll, CEO of the Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA, said it's not about the corporate entity in control at Smithfield, but the people. The terms of the Shuanghui deal specify that Smithfield Foods' executives will retain their positions and the corporate office will remain in Smithfield.
"I believe that much of the support Smithfield Foods has given the community comes from the individuals who work there," Carroll said. "They're still there and their hearts are as big as they've ever been."
He noted that the founders of Smithfield Foods, the Luter family, personally contributed at such a significant level that the Smithfield YMCA was renamed "The Luter Family YMCA" in their honor.
Judy Winslow, the director of Smithfield and Isle of Wight tourism, said the company's community involvement with the town of Smithfield has been "literally transformational."
Smithfield Foods has given to beautification efforts for Smithfield's Main and South Church streets, ballfields for softball and baseball, and life-sized pig statues with murals that depict scenes from
Smithfield's history.
She said there's been some apprehension from Smithfield residents surrounding the sale and "most people in our community have a wait-and-see attitude." However, Winslow said the sale may prompt even more charitable giving as Shanghui International seeks to win local hearts and minds.
Community contributions, she said, could be a good way to start.
Smithfield giving
February 2013: Smithfield Foods makes a $330,000 donation to Paul D. Camp Community College in
Smithfield.
March 2013: Smithfield Foods and CEO C. Larry Pope each donate $500,000 to Smithfield for the construction of seven lighted ball fields.
2011: CEO C. Larry Pope makes a $1 million donation to CNU to complete the funding for the construction of a $6.1 million university chapel. Foundation makes a second $5 million donation to the university.
2010: Smithfield Foods donates 35,000 pounds of ham to two Hampton Roads food banks, enough to serve more than 150,000, just before Easter.
2009: The Smithfield-Luter Foundation donates $250,000 toward a $1.2 million renovation for historic St. Luke's Church in Smithfield.
2008: Helping Hungry Homes launched. Focuses on supporting food banks with products, financial

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Smithfield seems confident philanthropy won't wither after sale - dai... http://www.dailypress.com/news/isle-of-wight-county/dp-news-smit... donations and/or awareness campaigns; school-based nutrition programs providing free meals and snacks to low-income students; disaster relief efforts and community-based groups that serve local families in need. In 2012, 6.9 million servings of food were donated through the program.
2006: Learners to Leaders founded. Provides educational activities for low-income students in employees' communities.
2005: The Smithfield-Luter Foundation makes a $5 million donation to CNU, primarily for the university's business school.
December 2005: Smithfield Foods gives 86,000 pounds of ham, pork and other meats, split between the Newport News-based Foodbank of the Virginia Peninsula and Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia in Norfolk. This follows a 43,000-pound donation of bologna and hot dogs to the Peninsula Food
Bank in the fall.
2002: The Smithfield-Luter Foundation established. Provides scholarships for children and grandchildren of employees. Awarded 34 scholarships totaling $256,000 in 2012, and has given out
127 scholarships worth $2 million since inception.
Sources: Daily Press archives, Smithfield Foods website.
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The Virginian-Pilot
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The Hampton Roads Community Foundation, a grant and scholarship provider, has awarded money to several southeastern Virginia organizations.
- The Virginia Literacy Foundation was awarded $110,000 over two years for its Excellence in
Children's Early Language and literacy program.
- The Virginia Symphony was awarded $101, 100 over three years for the StringLove program.
- The Children's Center was awarded $103, 172 over two years to fund a kindergarten for preschool children.
- The Paul D. Camp Community College Foundation was awarded $90,000 over three years toward career coaches in public high schools.
- Norfolk State University was awarded $67,625 for the 2013 Spartan Hope Academy, to help 60 freshman prepare for college.
- Soundscapes Inc. was awarded $64,000 to expand a Title I school after-school program to teach mnsic and life skills.
- The Sinkinson Dyslexia Foundation was awarded $35,200 over three years to recruit and train
50 tutors to work with children with dyslexia or other reading problems.

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