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Golf Tournament a fundraising success


 The PotashCorp-Aurora BCCC Foundation Golf Tournament, held on Oct. 16 at the Washington Yacht and Country Club, was a remarkable fundraising success, netting more than $16,000 that will be used for the sole purpose of providing emergency grants for students in financial need.

"Without the support of the community we would not have been able to generate these funds, which will directly benefit students who need help," says BCCC Foundation Executive Director Serena Sullivan. "Emergency grants are provided to cover tuition, fees, and books when a student faces unforeseen challenges such as health issues, the loss of a family member, or loss of employment. We don't want those circumstances to be compounded by having to drop out of school for financial reasons."

 The fundraising total, which was significantly higher than recent years of the tournament, was made possible by local businesses who sponsored the tournament or donated raffle items. Sullivan says the number of items raffled increased to more than 50.

 Participation in the tournament itself was also strong, with 20 teams of four golfers competing. The teams were flighted based on each golfer's handicap.

 In the Championship Flight, the winning team was Cornell McGill, Sam Leggett, Tim Satchell, and Willie Wilson; and second place went to Ben Cole, Charlie Rasmussen, Paul Manning, and Tom Ross. In the First Flight, the winning team was Bill Wall, Jeff Larson, John Hudson, and Tom Haislett; and second place went to Andy Franklin, Davey Toler, Eric Slade, and Steve Beckel. In the Second Flight, the winning team was Henry Stancill, Mark Jungers, Mickey Knox, and Reggie Beamon; and second place went to Holden Cox, Jim Challis, Shawn Carter, and Wes Williams. Prizes were also awarded for Closest to the Pin on holes 5, 10, 13, and 15.

 The major sponsors of the tournament were PotashCorp-Aurora, Lee Chevrolet-Buick, Park Boat Company, Rod Cantrell CFP, CenturyLink, First South Bank, JKF Architecture, P & G Manufacturing, Tayloe Hospital Pharmacy, Tideland EMC, Trader Construction Co., Tri-County Telecom, Vidant Beaufort Hospital, and the Vidant Medical Center Community Training Center.

 Ted Clayton, BCCC Welding Instructor, made the trophies for the event.

 For more information about the BCCC Foundation, contact Sullivan at 252-940-6326 or Serena.Sullivan@BeaufortCCC.edu.

Honoring our Vets


 BCCC's Student Government Association held a breakfast and coffee hour in the Student Lounge on Thursday, Nov. 12 to honor all veterans, and especially those who are members of the college's faculty and staff. The students, along with Student Activities Coordinator Theresa Edwards, created a bulletin board honoring those who served, along with a table featuring photographs of the veterans in uniform and a tribute letter written by former U.S. Marine Carmen O'Neal.

Give a High Five


 The BCCC Foundation has announced a new campaign aimed at raising funds for emergency grants. BCCC employees can give $5 monthly with an easy payroll deduction. (One-time donations or other amounts are also appreciated.) These tax-deductible donations will help students in need to stay in school. Contact Serena Sullivan at 252-940-6326 for more info.

Holiday Decorating Contest


 Decorate your door or office for the holidays and win prizes! Judging will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 8 for the Holiday Decorating Contest, with prizes awarded for best door, office, and hallway in the faculty/ staff category. NEW for this contest is the addition of two children's divisions for best holiday door. Division One will be for ages 2-5, and Division Two will be for ages 6-10. If you want to decorate but don't have a door in a visible place, let us know; we have doors to spare!

 There will also be a contest to select the Funniest, Wildest, and Most Creative Christmas socks, hose, or tights/leotards during the Faculty and Staff Christmas Luncheon on Dec. 18.

Staff Association Thanksgiving Drawing


 The BCCC Staff Association has announced the start of ticket sales for its annual Thanksgiving Drawing. Tickets are available for a $1 donation with three chances to win: First Prize is a $50 gas card; Second Prize is a turkey; and Third Prize is a ham. Tickets are available from Staff Association members until the Nov. 20 drawing. For more information contact Jolinda Cooper at 252-940-6208 or Jolinda. Cooper@BeaufortCCC.edu.

Beau-Fitt


 The Beau-Fitt campaign is off to a great start. We had great participation at the kickoff event, and the counter on the walking trail shows a remarkable increase in the number of people using the trail. The next Brown-Bag lunch is at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 17 in Building 4, Room 102. Laurel MacKenzie, registered dietician at Vidant Beaufort Medical Center, will speak on the topic of nutrition. Give-aways this month will include a Vidant Wellness Membership, a six-month Fitness Unlimited Membership with three months of personal training, a BCCC gym membership, and a Nutri-Bullet shake machine.

Continuing Education Gift Certificates


 Remember! Gift Certificates for Continuing Ed classes make great gifts. Give one this Christmas and encourage your family and friends to do the same.

Critical Incident Refresher


 Chief of Police Chris Harrison's question-and-answer session and review of BCCC's Critical Incident Plan has been rescheduled for noon on Monday, Nov. 30 in the Building 8 Auditorium. An additional session will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 18. In the interim the Critical Incident Plan is available on the Handbooks and Manuals page on the website, and there are videos on the Police Department's site: http://www.beaufortccc.edu/gneral/police/media.htm.

Food Drive


 The BCCC Staff Association will be collecting canned food and other items for the Zion Homeless Shelter during the month of November. Keep an eye out for collection boxes around campus.

BCCC's Best


 Each month, BCCC's Best highlights a positive character trait found in students. The character trait for November is "Inquisitive — someone who demonstrates a natural desire to learn and seeks information for their own benefit." Nominations are due to Kimberly Jackson by Tuesday, Nov. 17, and the nominated students will be recognized at noon on Tuesday, Nov. 24 in the Student Lounge in Building 9.

Personal and Personnel Notes


  • Congratulations to Heather Collins, Director of College and Career Readiness; Katrina Barrow, Administrative Assistant for Institutional Effectiveness; and Larry Gales, EMS Programs Coordinator.
  • Our thougts and prayers are with Sherry Stotesberry, Coordinator of Equipment Inventory, whose husband passed on Nov. 12.

In the coming weeks, watch for the following:


Nov. 16 Medical Lab Technology Degree Information Session, 5:30 p.m., Bldg 12, Room 1217
Nov. 17 Brown-Bag Lunch: Nutrition, noon, Building 4, Room 102
Nov. 19 Transfer Thursday Workshop, noon, Building 9, Room TBA
Nov. 20 RENT, 8 p.m., ECU McGinnis Theatre
Nov. 23 BCANS Meeting, noon, Bldg 12, Room 1220
Nov. 23-25 Senior Staff Retreat
Nov. 24 BCCC's Best Recognition Ceremony: Inquisitive, noon, Student Lounge
Nov. 24 SGA Meeting, 12:20 p.m., Student Lounge
Dec. 1 Tech Tuesday Workshop, noon, Library Computer Lab, Building 5
Dec. 1 Gamma Beta Phi Meeting, 12:30 p.m., Bldg 12, Room 1217
Dec. 3 Christmas Social, noon, Building 10 Multi-Purpose Room
Dec. 7 Associate Degree Nursing/Practical Nursing Diploma Information Session, 1 p.m., Bldg 12, Room 1217
Dec. 8 How to Survive Finals, noon, Building 1, Room 119

Beaufort County Community College is a public comprehensive community college committed to accessible and affordable quality education, effective teaching, relevant training, and lifelong learning opportunities for the people served by the College.
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