Volunteer Center of Durham honors Partnership Vice Chair Bill Bryant with Volunteer Leader of the Year
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n April 19, Bill Bryant, Vice Chair of the Partnership, was honored with the Key Volunteer of the Year Award - Community Leader Category during the 36th Annual Key Volunteer Tribute Luncheon hosted by The Volunteer Center of Durham. Bill was chosen as volunteer of the year in the Leader category from among 15 other nominees.
During the event, Tony Pugliese, Senior Vice President at AICPA, said: "Bill Bryant is the type of Board Member who always seems to have the time, energy, and commitment to take on new responsibilities. This, in spite of his deep dedication to his young family and community, positions Bill as an exemplary and irreplaceable Board member. Along with the above-identified “duties” Bill continues to identify areas in which he can be of assistance to the organization."
Congratulations, Bill! On behalf of the Board of Directors and Partnership staff, thank you for supporting the organization and Durham's young children!
2010 is Year of the Young Child in Durham
Both the City of Durham and Durham County recognize the early childhood system and services to thousands of young children in the areas of quality early care and education, family support and health by proclaiming 2010 Year of the Young Child.
The Partnership accepted the Proclamation on behalf of Durham’s young children and their families and collaborating partner organizations, and groups focused on programming for young children birth to age 5 and their families.During the city event, Marsha Basloe, executive director of Durham's Partnership for Children, thanked Mayor Bell and all members of City Council: “You are making an investment in our future. Those children who are born today, will, if we do the right thing, be graduating from High School in the year 2028.” Basloe added, “On behalf of all young children and their families, the Partnership is grateful to the Mayor for his leadership and Council for their hard work on behalf of all citizens of Durham. This is the beginning of a great work we can do together. We thank you and look forward to future collaboration.”
This week, Partnership Chair Angie Welsh and Michael Palmer, immediate past chair, accepted the Proclamation also naming 2010 Year of the Young Child from Durham County Board of Commissioners. "This is a great opportunity for Durham's young children to be recognized as a vital piece of our community from both divisions of local government," said Welsh.
The Proclamations recognized high-quality early care and its critical role in supporting the current workforce and for building Durham’s future success, evidence-based, bilingual family support programs and vital health programs for young children and their families.
Mayor William V. (Bill) Bell said: "The City of Durham's Proclamation naming 2010 Years of the Young Child in Durham underscores the city's commitment in making young children a priority. Not only do the early years, from birth to age 5, represent the most critical time in children's development, their learning during this time is the foundation for later success in school and life. When we support young children, we support the stability of Durham families today and ensure a safer healthier and more viable community tomorrow."
Commissioner Chairman Michael Page said: "Durham County recognizes the importance of early childhood education and children's success in school and life is critical to our community's future. Durham County is supporting collaborative approaches to ensure government, schools, agencies and other service organizations have shared outcomes for school readiness and school success."
Thanks to The Play House Toy Store, customers who shopped April 8-18 in support of the Partnership
Thank you to Donna Frederick, owner of The Play House Toy Store, who donated 10 percent of sales proceeds between Thursday, April 8 and Tuesday, April 18 for the Partnership. We also thank community members who patronized the store during Week of the Young Child to help support our work on behalf of young children across Durham County.
Tuesdays for Tots - May 18
Mark your calendars for Tuesdays for Tots on Tuesday, May 18th. This year, the Partnership will bring a large group of families, funded partners, board members and community representatives to meet with our Durham delegates. We are asking our legislators to hold the line and maintain support for young children and their families.
The Partnership received private funds to secure a chartered bus to travel to the NC Legislature. The bus will depart on May 18th at 8:00 a.m. and return before 1 p.m. For more information on this event, contact Karine Stallings, 403-6960 x221 or karine@dpfc.net
2010 Community Report
Durham's Partnership for Children thanks The Herald-Sun for in-kind support for a fifth consecutive year to print the 2010 Community Report. This year's report features parent interaction tips to make the most of everyday moments, information on the Partnership's work and a directory of community resources. The Partnership will be distributing 3,000 copies of the report to library branches, community agencies, pediatrician's offices and funded programs. If you would like copies for your program, contact Karine Stallings Karine@dpfc.net or access the reports online: [English] [Spanish]
Operation Breakthrough Head Start Nutrition Manager
Rosemary Everett, Nutrition Services Manager at Operation Breakthrough Head Start, was honored with the North Carolina Dietetic Association 2010 Circle Award. This award recognizes individuals who demonstrate outstanding interest, support and contribution to the field of dietetics/nutrition in North Carolina. Everett is responsible for nutritious meals for nearly 500 children enrolled in Operation Breakthrough's Head Start Program. Her contributions to the nutrition of early childhood was recognized during the NCDA's Annual Conference April 18-20. Congratulations Rosemary for your work to support the health of young children!
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