The BCC Foundation and the BCC Odell Williamson Auditorium are planning two special fund raising events this fall. The Taste of Home Cooking School is scheduled for November 9 at 7:00 p.m. The cost for the cooking school is $10 per person. The event is cosponsored by the Brunswick Beacon and tickets are available through them. Call 754-6890.

The Long Bay Symphony with the performance of the Messiah is scheduled for December 3 at 3:00 p.m. The cost for the symphony concert is $25 per person. The goal is to raise $30,000 from these events.

You can also support the BCC Foundation by purchasing a chance to win one of four 2007 Suzuki autos from Bruce Cavenaugh Autos. Help us raise $7,500 for student needs. For additional information, contact the Foundation office at ext. 305 or 473.

Velva Jenkins Accepts new Position at College

Velva Jenkins is the new Executive Director for Marketing and Community Relations for BCC. She will still be the workforce development liaison, and will also oversee marketing and community relations activities, college diversity, college special events, and will be the local government and corporate relations liaison. She will be working to develop an integrated marketing plan for the college and will assist Dr. Greiner with involvement in community events and activities.

Velva's office is in Building A, Room 270, and can be reached at ext. 308.

The Waccamaw Siouan Tribe Pow-Wow will be held October 20-21 on the Waccamaw Siouan Tribal grounds in Bolton , NC . For more information, call 910-655-8778.

College Operating Hours

Beginning Tuesday, September 5, we will return to our normal administrative operating hours which are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Student Government Association

The SGA is the primary student organization on campus. It exists to promote good relationships and understanding among students, faculty, and administration. The SGA President also serves on the College's Board of Trustees. This is a very important group, as they are responsible for many of the special events and student activities on campus.

Amanda Stackhouse is our new SGA president and Brandon Schindewolf is our new vice president. Jean Warford is the new senator for Horticulture/Turfgrass. Senators are needed for each program area. Please let me know of students who will serve from each of your areas.

Thank you for your assistance.

Joe Moorefield, ext. 323

BCC Ambassadors Selected for 2006-2007

Amanda Stackhouse and Rosie Sanchez have been selected as Student Ambassadors for BCC based on their leadership potential, demonstration of community involvement, and their ability to be good representatives for BCC and its students. They assist the College during registration periods, help with official BCC functions, and BCC Odell Williamson Events.

Amanda has been home schooled for her entire school career. As a junior in high school, she began taking courses through the dual-enrollment program at BCC. Stackhouse notes, “One of the advantages of being home schooled is that I learned how to study and do research on my own. I had to be self-motivated to get my studies done. So in coming to a College environment, I already had the advantage of being able to meet deadlines and schedule my workload.” She also is the new Student Government Association president. She plans to complete her Associate of Arts degree at BCC, then transfer to Appalachian State University to study Speech Pathology with a minor in Spanish.

Rosie lives in New Hanover County but selected BCC because she volunteers at Brunswick Educational Transition Program (BETC), which assists residents whose first language is not English. She says “becoming an ambassador is a good way for me to help promote the College, help other students, learn more about the College, and help it be an even better school for everyone.” She likes that BCC is small and that the instructors give individual attention. She volunteers on Saturdays at BETC and will be helping them create a magazine about BCC and BETC for Spanish-speaking individuals. She is in the College Transfer program and hopes to go into the International Business program.

Begining September 5 normal administrative operating hours are

Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.