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Cooking Up
a Tasty Future
CVCC Culinary Arts program
begins a new era for food service
industry students
Inside
Carl Booth, Culinary Visionary
Lynn Kirby’ s Stimulating Business
Alumni, Faculty, and Staff Updates
CVCC Bookstore: Publication Information
President, John S. Capps
Vice President,
Institutional Advancement,
Donald M. Sutton, Jr.
Editor, Vinca A. Dow
Contributing Editor,
Betty Kershaw Hudson, ’72
The Alumni Magazine of Central Virginia Community College
Copy Editor, Peter Dorman
Graphic Design, Donna Hobbs
Photography,
Jill S. Markwood, ’84
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Table of Contents
CVCC Board Feature Articles
Robert Bailey 6 Cooking Up a Tasty Future
Skip Lamb, Chair
Culinary Arts program is recipe for new restaurant jobs
Vivian Smith Brown
Richard B. Carter, Sr. 9 CVCC Culinary Arts Program
Beverly Jones Director Dominick Launi modifies instruction to help meet student goals
Keith Maxey
Lou Tweedy 10 Alumni Highlight: Lynn Kirby
Ben Witt CVCC Communication Design Program graduate creates his own advertising and
marketing firm in historic downtown Lynchburg
Cover: Carl Booth, Culinary Arts
student, practices his craft.
Photo by Jill Markwood.
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Central Virginia
Community College
Central Virginia Community
College is an accessible,
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higher education institution
that is dedicated to:
1. Providing open, flexible, affordable
quality learning opportunities
Departments
for personal growth and the 4 From the President
acquisition of skills necessary for a
productive and meaningful life, 5 Outstanding Alumnus
2. Providing general education,
transfer, applied science, certificate 12 Faculty and Staff Update
and diploma programs,
3. Determining and addressing 14 On the Hill
the training needs of business,
industry, and government to 15 Alumni Update
benefit the service area,
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CVCC Outstanding Alumnus 2011
President’s letter Senator Stephen D. Newman
g s Alu m n i a n d F riends, STATE SENATOR, 23RD DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA
Greetin t-quoted wisdom
of the Chinese
iliar with the of gins with a single “CVCC enhanced and changed my life and graduates,
You are likely fam y of a thousand miles be
philosopher Lao-tz
u: “A jo ur ne but in days and it will change yours too!” Senator Steve Newman
be m ea sured not in miles
step.” My journey
with yo u w ill ep I take as I serve said as he welcomed the graduating Class of
ne th el es s, to da y marks the first st 2011. As the College’s 2011 Outstanding Alumnus
No
months and years. and Commencement speaker, he challenged
yo ur ne w pr esident.
you as nored and excited
to the class by encouraging them to remember
an t yo u to kn ow that I am both ho co ns id er m yself
At the outset, I w ta nd in g re pu tation, and I CVCC and the adversities they faced to earn their
enjoys an ou ts ess rests
be with you. CVCC m un ity . Th e re as on for CVCC’s succ degrees. Most of all, he urged them to find their
ing your com ds, faculty, and staff
blessed to be join e al um ni, students, frien
next big mission and to never, never quit.
e colle ge : w ith th clear from the Senator Newman acknowledged the special honor
w ho cla im an alleegiance to th en t, so I w an t to make this truth t the first
with all of yo u
ge i
is m uc h la rg er than its pr es id
oc es s th at le d to my selection is bu to be chosen as their commencement speaker and
A colle concerned, the pr ns now as I strive
to
of the institution. Really, as far as I am le ction process begi
added that both his
g: I w or k fo r yo u. e pr es id en tia l se
beginnin eps. The tru wife and mother
portant series of st u deserve.
phase of a more im y go al is to be the leader yo I am had attended CVCC. Senator Newman challenged the CVCC 2011 graduates to remember
earn your trust an
d su pp or t. M y leadership, and
ve pr ov id ed CV CC with exemplar ish m en ts that Originally from the adversities they faced earning their degrees, and to never quit.
sors, ha compl
aa t an d Dr . Ba m bara, my predeces . St aa t ca n cla im an endless list of ac m m un ity an d in Stuart, Virginia,
Dr. St
w in g su ch greatness. Dr in th e co lle ge and the co Senator Newman
humbled that I am
fo llo unds us : e a debt of Education has been a priority for Senator Newman
tit at ive m ea su re. His legacy surro at ed hi s ad m inistration. We ow calls Lynchburg
defy any type of qu
an that invig or college’s since going to Richmond as a legislator. In this
kf or ce de ve lo pment initiatives , an d co ns ist en t leadership as the his home. Steve
the academic and
w or dy, stab le a time of current year, he has backed the Charter School Bill,
ra as w el l, fo r she provided stea bl e sin ce sh e se rved CVCC during attended Lynchburg
m ba ar ka the Lab Schools Bill and the Virtual Schools Bill. All
gratitude to Dr. Ba is all the more rem
pr es iden t— an achievement that Christian Academy, of these support innovative and technologically
interim d excellence Central Virginia
transition and chan
ge.
ue d to grow in strength an advanced programs aimed at improving the Virginia
CC ha s co nt in t in the histor y Community College
n an d th ro ug h your support, CV st ud en ts , th e largest enrollmen education system.
Thanks to their vis io over 8, 00 0 munity, we and Lynchburg
. In 20 10 -11 , the college served m iss io n to th e needs of our com Senator Newman
during the past ye ar match ou r ing in July. College. He is
fl ec tin g ou r determination to ca te d a ne w Culinar y Arts build also supports the
of the institutio n. Re and we de di itment, we employed as Vice
y Ar ts pr ogram in the fall, er re fl ec tion of that comm American Cancer
launched a new Cu lin ar CVCC.) As a fu rth high-demand President of Marketing and Sales and serves as a
at ive s ar e fe at ur ed in this issue of w e gr ad ua te d sc ores of students in Society and the
(Both those initi d
Quality diploma, an Board member of Delta Star, Inc., a manufacturer of Virginia Municipal
tro du ce d a ne w Machine Tool and in g, an d he al th professions. medium power transformers and mobile substations.
in gy, engineer League. Issues of
te ch no lo itted to meeting
curricula like sc ie nc e,
n se e that CVCC is comm Currently, Senator Newman serves on several faith and family
of man y— yo u ca ty, a catalyst for
an d th ese are but a few a pa rtn er in regional vitali vital committees in the State Senate including are important to
From these ex am pl es — gion 20 00 . W e ar e ance for all those
en ts an d businesses in Re fi rs t ch oice and the last ch Commerce and Labor, Education and Health, him, according to
the needs of th e re sid trainin g, an d th e s are combined
t, a le ader in workforce W he n those ingredient Transportation (ranking member), and Senate Senator Newman.
economic de ve lo pm en wer of ed uc at io n. erships, CVCC’s
ov e th ei r liv es through the po po lit ica l, an d educational partn Rules Committee. He is also involved in the Central Steve enjoys
who aspire to im pr busines s, civ ic, is limitless.
-c las s fa cu lty and staff and our 20 00 — an d to its quality of life— Virginia Planning Committee and Lynchburg spending time
with our wor ld ic vitality of Regi on
ute to the econom ctive signature. As Transportation Safety Commission, both non- at home with his
potential to contrib w or k that bears our colle is
the re m ar ka bl e arning: CVCC is th legislative committees. Capping off his political lovely wife Kim
e re as on s, I am excited to share in w ha t I am no w in the process of le pa rt of yo ur resume, he also serves as Chair of the Senate
For all th os y know d to be and their two sons,
al um ni of th e college, you alread em be r of th e CV CC family, honore ur ” co lle ge . Republican Caucus. Governor McDonnell’s entire
friends an d be th e newest m r” co lle ge but as “o Tyler and Wesley.
ge. I am pr ou d to CC no t as “y ou Education Package was authored by Senator
community’s colle n now refer to CV It is with great
tio n of ex ce lle nc e, and grateful I ca Newman while he served on the Higher Education
rich tradi pride and honor
Reform Commission in the 2010 General Assembly.
Sincerely, Senator Newman is responsible in part and, in
that we named
Senator Stephen
John S. Capps some cases, entirely for many of the capital upgrades D. Newman, a
President at CVCC, including construction of the Merritt person dedicated
Building, renovation of the CVCC Library, funding to his state and
for the AREVA project, and securing approval for to the health, welfare and education of its people, as
many of the programs and yearly budget items. the 2011 CVCC Outstanding Alumnus.
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Tasty Future
Carl recalls that after reading an article
in the News and Advance regarding the
groundbreaking for CVCC’s new Culinary Arts
building, he knew he wanted to get involved
Cooking Up a and pursue his Associate’s Degree in Culinary
Arts. With that said, he left his job at Peaks of
Otter Lodge as a kitchen supervisor to take the
necessary prerequisites for
the program.
Students Carl
Given that the Lynchburg Booth and Sara
area has never had a program Jean Berger
like this, Carl thought it prep for lunch
would be a great opportunity at Catalano’s
for him since the College had Delicatessen
received a General Assembly (left), and
Suni Kiernan
appropriation of $1.4 million dollars to construct
and Dominick
a new state-of-the art Culinary Arts building. His Launi prepare a
thought was “what I put on the table at home strawberry short
looks better than what we see on some of the cake (below).
tables in the restaurants, maybe I should get a
piece of paper that says I know how to do this”. We never make anything out
Carl is “excited about the new Culinary Arts of a can, as nutrition is a big
program” and believes it will provide a “reputable, part of what we do. America
locally trained, knowledgeable pool of talent is slowly becoming more
which will help create an influx of new, high quality conscious of fresh, nutritious
students in the community. It’s good for CVCC, the food and becoming health
community, and the individuals going through the ‘foodies.’ For instance, The
program”. Carl notes “All of the instructors are really Food Network is a perfect
helpful because this is their passion. I didn’t realize example of where people
are heading. The program
supports this upcoming
trend of healthy eating
Above, Culinary Arts Director Dominick Launi gives a demonstration for students on garnishing during a Garde Manger class. and becoming a ‘greener’
Student Tiffanny Neff (below) prepares Vegetable Terrine for Garde Manger class. society.”
Carl is looking forward
to moving into the new Culinary Arts building this
CVCC Culinary Arts program is recipe fall and hopes the students can use it to promote
the Culinary Arts program to local business people.
for new Food Service Industry Students It’s the perfect venue to “explain what you cooked
and show off a little”. He is also eager to begin
C arl Booth, culinary student, family man,
bread winner AND student in CVCC’s new
Culinary Arts program clearly has a lot on
his plate.
As a child, growing up in Thaxton,
Virginia, Carl learned to cook by helping his mother
and grandmother in the kitchen and by cooking
for church functions. There, he mastered traditional
country fare like sausage gravy, pies, roasts, and
After graduating from Liberty High School in
2004, Carl attended Radford University for two
semesters studying
athletic training. But
his passion for cooking
drew him back to
Lynchburg where he
secured two jobs in the
restaurant industry. He
Christine Shortridge, Deanna Grabaskas, and “Buzz” Dupont
prep in the new Culinary Arts kitchen.
the Fall 2011 semester with classes offered in food
purchasing, nutrition, hospitality law, recipe and
menu management, Garde Manger (cold food
preparation and presentation), and food and
beverage cost control. Carl states, “Sanitation and
safety classes are important because the cleaning
chemicals cost more than the food for a restaurant
and must be managed carefully. Besides cooking
good food you have to maintain a clean kitchen.”
hams. Currently he lives in Big Island with his was a bartender at Ruby all the different classes we would take outside of Last semester, for his final exam in his fruits and
fiancé and new baby boy, Abram. His family is very Tuesdays in the evening. cooking. The curriculum offers a broad range of vegetables class, he cooked “Forbidden Black Rice”
supportive of his commitment to succeed in the During the day he was different classes from pricing and menu writing, to which includes black rice with grilled pineapple
program and his long term career goals. Naturally, a sandwich maker and meat preparation. I’m excited about the move to on top over fresh coconut milk. He is also an active
he does most of the cooking at home. His favorite caterer at Catalano’s support locally grown food and fresh ingredients. member of the new Culinary Arts Club.
dish to prepare is Beef Wellington. Delicatessen. I really enjoy working with fresh products that I
would not be able to get if I was cooking at home. Tasty Future continued on page 8
6 Central Virginia Community College Fall 2011 Fall 2011 Central Virginia Community College 7
Tasty Future , continued from page 7 him in setting and accomplishing his goals.”
Going forward after obtaining his Associate’s or manager. His future plan is to
According to Carl, Dominick Launi, the director
Degree in May 2012, Carl is considering pursuing incorporate a hospitality track,
of the Culinary Arts program, is an “open and really
nice guy to all of his students.” He has worked
a bachelor’s degree in nutrition or business. He
is concerned that the long hours required of a
Culinary Arts nutrition and dietetics classes, and an
introduction to culinary arts class into
really hard to get summer internships for them. Mr.
Launi referred Carl and Sara Jean Berger to Marissa
restaurant chef will interfere with his top priority, his
family.
Program Director the curriculum. Eventually, he would
like to add extracurricular classes
Catalano of Catalano’s Delicatessen. They serve hot
and cold sandwiches, paninis, salads and have a
Thus, he is more interested in the distribution
side of the culinary industry. For example, he would
and team modify like specialty cooking classes for the
community.
great assortment of sides available by the pound.
They also have a café bar and gelato. Another
student went to Disney World in Orlando to intern.
like to “help restaurants manage their costs and
perform the bookkeeping for the business. Things instruction to Also, he would like to add
prerequisites for classes so the
like costing vs. pricing – breaking down the menu
Dominick’s description of Carl is, “He has a
personality of someone that is mature and truly
in order to calculate the costs to prepare the food help meet students have a set class sequence to
follow. When they cannot register for
versus how much to charge customers to maximize
understands the mission of the program we are
offering. He was very active from the onset of the
profits, as well as how to be creative in using
leftover and excess product.”
student class they get out of sequence and
displace a 2nd year student. There is
a diverse group in the program many
Carl’s ideal job after graduation
is to be a sales representative in
employment goals of them are young students just out
of high school. Launi says, “Once
food service distribution. “They we move into the new building
want to help their restaurant we will step up the intensity for
D
clients save money, keep the ominick Launi, Director of survey in 2005 that confirmed that
professionalism and expectations.
customer happy and help them the Culinary Arts program food service is a growth industry in
Uniforms must be clean, just like
maximize profit so they can at CVCC, is enthusiastic the community. The Culinary Arts
working in the real world-”
maintain profitability.” about being here. His own career Program and the new $1.4 million
Dominick is taking the remainder
Dominick supports this began at a community college facility answers this demonstrated
of the summer and fall inviting
plan. When Carl was offered an where small classes and faculty need for chefs and restaurant
community business people
opportunity to take a job next mentoring prepared him to managers in the area.
on-campus and presenting the
May as co-owner of a restaurant, continue his education at Florida Dominick is excited about the
program to them. He is hoping that
Dominick recommended that he International University earning a Culinary Arts program and wants
“word of mouth” will give presence
not take the job because of the degree in Hospitality Management. his students to attain a high level
to the program in the Lynchburg area
huge time commitment required. “A community college program led of skill and discipline and develop
and beyond.
According to Dominick, “Running a me down a great path,” he explains. a passion for the industry. The
Three local colleges have
restaurant is a seven day per week In turn, he wants to support his program has 43 out of 45 students
expressed an interest in having
job leaving little time for family Culinary Arts students in achieving returning in the fall. He explains
CVCC students as interns in their
and a personal life.” Dominick their career goals at the Culinary Arts that graduating students will gain
dining services, which could turn
ran his own restaurant when his program at CVCC. employment opportunities with the
into permanent jobs. Dominick plans
kids were young and shared that Dominick has been in the food associate’s degree or they can pursue
to place more student interns next
experience with Carl. service industry since 1974. He a bachelor’s degree in a four-year
spring and summer.
Carl he would like to own a restaurant, down owned a restaurant and catering program at another institution.
This summer he placed a student
the road when his children are grown. He says he business in Maryland for eight years. There are two tracks in the
with the Orlando, Florida “Food
would call it “A Butcher, A Baker and A Bartender” Afterward, he worked for 22 years program: a Culinary Arts Certificate
for Hunger” program. That intern
offering fresh bread, fresh meat, and fresh beer. with Sysco Food Services as a sales and an Associate’s Degree in Culinary
worked in support of other students
Once you know your recipe, you know how to representative, district manager and Arts Management. Admission to
to feed breakfast to local people
cook it, that’s no problem, feeding people, that’s vice-president. the associate’s degree program is
for five days and learned to order,
no problem. Having enough stock, cooking with Familiar with central Virginia competitive and is based on grades,
manage, and staff people. The
CVCC’s new fresh ingredients and not running out is the hard from his time with Sysco, Dominick placements tests, interviews, and a
program and would be more involved except for program wants him back for future
Culinary Arts part. If you have a fresh spinach salad with the best explains that there is a need for demonstrated interest in a culinary
his family commitments. Carl’s age is perfect for summer projects.
building (above); ingredients, that is great. But if it has a dull name, skilled food service workers and arts career. The active Culinary Arts
CVCC and Centra this program, not too young or too old. Carl truly Dominick’s wife, Debbie, is a staff
no one will order it.” managers in this area, not only in Club consists of five directors, fifteen
staff get together wants to do something in the industry.” Dominick accountant in Charlottesville. He has
When Carl is not working or studying, he’s restaurants, but in hotels, health care students and several fundraisers
for a thank you in states that he “earns good grades, is disciplined, two grown children, a son who has
support of spring spending time outdoors. He can’t wait to take his facilities, hospitals, colleges, country planned for the fall.
studies hard, and has an approach that accurately a master’s degree and teaches high
classes that were son mountain biking. He is a member of the Greater clubs, and more. Local business Dominick’s plan is to teach his
represents the Culinary Arts program. Carl is school in Norfolk and a daughter
held at Lynchburg Lynchburg Outdoor Cyclist Club busy doing trail leaders have expressed an interest students culinary skills if they choose
dynamic. I attach myself to visionaries like myself who has a master’s degree in
General Hospital maintenance and cycling at Peaksview Park. Carl in having a Culinary Arts program to become a chef or business skills
that can see ahead of something, not just living in theology and youth ministry.
(below). also enjoys disk golf and of course, barbecuing. at CVCC. The college conducted a if they choose to become an owner
the moment. Being a family person has grounded
8 Central Virginia Community College Fall 2011 Fall 2011 Central Virginia Community College 9
Alumni Highlight which included creating packaging felt that the diploma from Liberty University. A large part
prototypes, hand lettering and other has added value to of their business is web design and
facets of printing. He knew this was his career. “I have development, followed by advertising,
Lynn Kirby ‘97 what he was interested in pursuing, never felt ashamed of print design and branding.
and decided to change his degree to having only a two-year Stimulus Advertising serves
F
or Lynn Kirby, the best part of his
job in advertising and design is Commercial Art. His father asked him, associates degree. It is clients from retail, financial services,
the interaction with others and the “How will you ever make money at this an accomplishment. I manufacturing, health care, destination
network of relationships he has built type of work?” which only made Lynn have hired employees marketing and travel, real estate, and
over the past 32 years with clients all more determined to prove that he with no degrees and non-profits. Some of their current
over the world. could. While attending CVCC, Lynn got have also had MBA’s clients include the new Lynchburg
Lynn is president and owner of married to his wife, Debbie Bobbitt. working for me. Drive Legends basketball team, a California-
Stimulus Advertising, a successful, full- Lynn and his family live in Bedford, and experience are just based company marketing insurance
service advertising, marketing and web Virginia. His wife Debbie is a classroom Piedmont Label to learn as much as he as important.” through kiosks in grocery stores, and
design business established in 2007. aide at Moneta Elementary School. could about graphic design. Even while Later on, General US Green Energy Corporation (USGE
Their office is located in a loft space on Their daughter, Catherine, attends working full-time, he continued to stay Electric purchased is a solar energy company moving
historic Jefferson Street, in Lynchburg, Liberty University and is on the dean’s connected to CVCC taking evening First Colony, and when to Danville and will employ 50-100
Virginia. list and honor society. Sixteen-year- courses in business management and the company name workers).
He has come a long way from old Nicholas is a student at Staunton Shakespeare. changed, he continued “We are very proud of our web
entering Central Virginia Community River High School and enjoys sports. In 1995, with fifteen years experience to serve as Marketing designs and working with local
College in 1978 and intended getting In addition to his family, Lynn enjoys under his belt in graphic design and Communications communities. We just finished a
a General Studies degree to take over basketball and World War II history. printing production with Piedmont Leader and was website for the town of Brookneal,
his father’s accounting business. Lynn With the financial demands of being Label, Lynn accepted an offer with at one time Brand Virginia and have also designed and
had never taken an art course in high married and the CVCC Art program at First Colony Life Insurance Company Compliance Manager built websites for the D-Day Memorial
school, but always had an interest in art, that time more focused on the broad in Lynchburg, Virginia. To improve his for GE Financial (now and The Ellington music hall.” Their
which led him to take a class at the Elk’s aspects of art than advertising design, promotion opportunities, he decided to Genworth) one-eighth clients come from Virginia and all over
Home in Bedford, where he lives. Lynn did not feel that the program go back to school and get his degree. of GE. the world. “I love to be able to talk to
After his first year at CVCC, Lynn would improve his job prospects. He Lynn returned to CVCC and at the age In 2001, Lynn left clients in South Africa via Skype. I love
got a summer job with Piedmont decided to drop out of the program of 40, obtained an associates degree in GE and worked briefly the interaction and know we are not
Label working as a graphic designer, and continued working full-time at Communication Design. He has always for the Canadian limited by being in Central Virginia.”
division of Schawk, Lynn says his key to success is
one of the world’s largest pre-press “learning from each experience.
companies working in sales for web- Everything that I have done, I want to
based applications. In 2003, he started continue and make it better the next
his own business, Axis Creative, a time around.”
marketing communications firm in He is a self-taught web design/
Bedford, Virginia. The company moved developer, never having taken formal
to Lynchburg in 2007, re-branded as classes. His company uses an open
Stimulus Advertising. Lynn admits that source content management system
owning a small business is hard work but “what differentiates us from our
but also rewarding. He started his competitors is a web design process
business with nothing, has no business that delivers premium and dynamic
debt and he “makes a decent living by websites quickly that work well for the
doing what I love.” customer’s business or organization.
Lynn’s present Stimulus Advertising Our customers can update website
Company provides marketing and content with very little training. “
brand strategy development, custom What will he be doing next?
web design, print design, photography, According to Lynn, “ I have never
search engine optimization, packaging feared a blank page, whether I am
design, logos and advertising media. producing a TV commercial, designing
It has grown to a core staff of five a trade ad, copywriting or designing a
employees, including one who works website. I want to take my business to
remotely from Romania. They also use the next level, whatever that turns out
Lynn Kirby, owner of Stimulus Advertising, has found satisfaction in working in a field he loves and growing his own a mix of freelancers and contractors to be.”
business, located in a restored building on historic Jefferson Street in downtown Lynchburg. and currently have three interns
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Faculty and Staff Update
Lynn Dillard, Assistant
Awards Frank M. Merryman, Linda Rodriguez,
Professor of Machine
Warehouse Specialist III, Coordinator for the
Katherine H. Barringer, has been named CVCC’s CVCC Altavista Center, Technology, joined
Associate Professor 2011 Staff Showcase was named Woman of the Science, Math and
of Mathematics, has Honoree and will be the Year by the Altavista Engineering division
been chosen as the recognized at the VCCA Chapter of the ABWA. faculty in 2010. Mr.
Faculty Emeritus for Annual Conference. He Dillard earned his BA
2011 (posthumously). joined CVCC in 1982 as part-time staff in from Averett University and an MS from
William M. Sandidge,
She started Building and Grounds and became full- Virginia Tech. He formerly was co-
former Dean of Business
teaching at CVCC in 1967. time in 1983. He served in the National owner of LND Industries in Hurt, VA .
and Allied Health,
Guard and Army Reserves from 1970 Associate Professor,
Julie Dailey, Professor to 2010 and retired as a CW-4. While has been chosen as the Dr. Kirk Gomes,
of Accounting, received on active duty in 2009 in the Middle Faculty Emeritus for 2011. Assistant Professor of
the 2011 Outstanding East, he was awarded the Bronze Star. He joined the college in Engineering, joined
Faculty Award. The award 1992 after retiring from the U.S. Army, the Science, Math and
recognizes a current Dr. Muriel Mickles, where he attained the rank of Colonel. Engineering division in
Retirees (left to right) Linda Moore, Dr. Terry L. Riddle, Jo Ann Wright, Nan Dupuy,
faculty member each year Associate Professor, 2010. Dr. Gomes has a and George A. Beasley were honored at a luncheon in May.
for exceptional abilities Dean of Humanities and BS from the University
Connie W. Sublett,
and efforts as a member of the teaching of Mumbai, a MS from the University She later worked for Nick DeMartino
community at CVCC. (Story on page 18)
Social Sciences, was the
keynote speaker at the
Human Resource Analyst
of Toledo, and a received his PhD from Retirement and over the years was promoted
I for the Human Resource
6th Annual Women of the University of Toledo in 2010. George A. Beasley, PE, Professor of many times within her position as
office, was awarded her
Eleanor D. Worth Luncheon held Associates in Applied Engineering Technology, received his assistant to the Building and Grounds
Hernandez, formerly at the Kirkley Hotel and Conference Science degree from Dr. Xavier Retnam, MS from Virginia Polytechnic Institute supervisor. Her last position, before
an Administrative and Center on March 25, 2011. The luncheon CVCC in May of 2011. Professor Mathematics, and State University and joined the taking terminal medical leave was
Office Specialist III for theme was Mission Possible: Living a joined the Science, Math CVCC faculty in 1971. He coached Administrative and Office Specialist III.
the Human Resources Healthy, Balanced and Successful Life. and Engineering division volleyball, assisted with intramural
office, has been
awarded the CVCC
Appointments in 2010. Dr. Retnam
has a BS from Madurai
sports, and bought, planted and Dr. Terry L. Riddle, Professor of
Dr. Julie Piercy, maintained hundreds of flower bulbs Business Administration and Economics,
Staff Emeritus for 2011. Mary K. Canfield is Kamaraj University, a MS for student-frequented areas of the earned his Ed.D. in Higher Education
Professor of Psychology, now Administrative and
has been named CVCC’s from Indian Statistical Institute and a campus all of which demonstrated Administration with a minor in
Jill S. Markwood, Program Specialist III, PhD from the University of Tennessee. his commitment to students, love Economics from Virginia Polytechnic
2011 VCCA Faculty in the Business
Photographer and Showcase Honoree and for CVCC and appreciation of both Institute and State University. He taught
InstructionaI Assistant and Allied Health Pamela Reynolds, for all his colleagues, both faculty at WCC and JSRCC prior to joining the
will be recognized at the Division, Emergency
in the Humanities and VCCA Annual Conference. Trainer Instructor I, and staff, past and present. CVCC faculty in 1978. In addition to
Social Science division, Medical Services joined the Business and his full-time position in education,
was awarded her office. She received the CVCC Allied Health division in Nan Dupuy, Assistant Professor of Dr. Riddle published more than ten
Catherine M. Rice, Outstanding Staff Award for 2011.
Bachelor of Arts degree Administrative and 2011. She has earned Mathematics received her MS from articles related to economics and
in Graphic Design from Lynchburg Office Specialist III an AAS; AA&S (2) and a the Naval Post Graduate School and business education and co-authored an
College in May of 2011. Ms. Markwood Waddie Crouch, Certificate and Career joined the faculty in 2003 after a 20-year introductory textbook in economics.
for the Foundation Instructor of Emergency
graduated Suma Cum Laude. She Office, was awarded Studies Certificate from CVCC. Navy career. She joined the full-time He served as vice president and
also holds an AAS from CVCC. Medical Services, faculty in 2003 and served as Math member of the Board of Directors of
her Master of Business joined the Business
Administration degree Margaret “Peggy” Program Head for the academic years the Virginia Association of Economics.
and Allied Health Samuels, Administrative 2004-2007. She organized and hosted
from Lynchburg College in May of Division-EMS office in
2011. Ms. Rice also holds an AAS from & Office Specialist III, two regional VMATYC conferences in Jo Ann Wright, Trainer and Instructor
2011. Mr. Crouch earned joined the Accounting 2007 and 2008 and three central region I, earned her AAS degree from Ferrum
DCC and a BS from Averett University. an AAS from CVCC. office in 2011. Mrs. Virginia Mathematical Association College. During her 36 years the
Samuels has a AAS of Two Year Colleges (VMATYC). learning lab evolved from typewriters
in Accounting from and calculators to computers with
Coastal Carolina Community College Linda Moore joined the CVCC staff software programs enhancing all
and a BS from the University of in 1977 and became a full-time curriculums in the Business and Allied
North Carolina-Wilmington. employee later that year. In 1979 she Health Division. Her experience of
was promoted to Clerk-Typist B in the working with students had been
Building and Grounds department. enjoyable and rewarding.I
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On the Hill Alumni Update
Alumni & Friends information on the CVCC website if Cougars Club Update Jim Hudson ’89 received his AAS
Association you haven’t already, and send me your
Below are the names of the latest
1970’s degree in Engineering Technology. 2000’s
email address if you would like to be Raymond J. Pages ’78 graduated He is employed with Wiley/Wilson. Carol Reneé Franklin Scott ’01
by Betty Kershaw Hudson ‘72 kept in the loop. contributors to become part of the He says, “I have been with the same
with an AAS degree in Electronic received her AAS degree in Business
“CVCC Cougar Club,” an organization company ever since starting an
HudsonB@cvcc.vccs.edu Administration. She was married
CVCC License Plate dedicated to continuing the growth Technology. He was awarded a BS
degree in Electrical Engineering from apprenticeship program through to Brian Scott of Florida in October
The best way to honor and remember CVCC has applied to the DMV for its of and development of funding for CVCC in 1987. I am currently a project
Virginia Tech in 1985. Upon graduation, 2009. She has been the Director
Don Tosi, President of the CVCC Alumni very own license plate. After the first the CVCC Alumni Scholarship and the designer in the mechanical department
Ray joined NASA’s Goddard Space of Accounting at the Society of St.
Association, is for the goup to continue 1,000 plates sell, the CVCC Alumni CVCC Alumni Association. The Alumni assisting engineers in the development
Flight Center as Senior Electrical Andrew since October 2010. She
to grow and be a vibrant community Association Scholarship Fund receives Scholarship is available to qualified of construction documents for
Engineer. In 1989, he received and Brian are planning to start a
who come together for work and for $15 for every plate sold thereafter. You students whose parent is an Alumnus of the HVAC part of commercial,
an MS in Systems Engineering/ family towards the end of 2011.
play, who see need and take action, will be able to do vanity plates as well. CVCC. We appreciate the support and industrial and academic facilities.”
confidence shown by our Alumni and Project Management from George Sandra Breeden Martin (1986-
and who maintain their Take a look at the sample plate below Washington University. Currently, 2004), received her BS in Criminal
connection with CVCC
and each other.
with the school colors of blue and
gold, designed by Donna Hobbs, CVCC
ask you to consider a gift of your own. If
we help by giving now, there will be an Ray serves as the Head of Goddard’s 1990’s Justice from Liberty University this
education in store in the future for our Mission Readiness Department. He Tamara Witt Parker ’94 earned past January, at 50 years young.
Our first course of Assistant Professor of Communication
children and, perhaps, for theirs. is the proud father of four children. her degree from CVCC in Business Stacey Creasy Angel ’07 received
action must be to elect Design. Go to the Virginia DMV website
Administration. She has been employed her AAS in Management. She is
new officers for the CVCC
Alumni Association —
www.dmv.state.va.us often and click
on special license plates in the right
Donors:
William N. Arrington ’80
1980’s with the City of Lynchburg for 12 years. employed by B&W. She graduated
President, Vice-President, Secretary and hand column. Soon you will see the Derbin Hamler ’82 studied Judy Roach Karniewicz ’97 CVCC Magna Cum Laude from Franklin
in memory of Mr. & Mrs. F.F. Wilson University in 2007 with a BS in
Treasurer— each with a two-year term. Engineering Technology at CVCC, Outstanding Alumnus in 2007, reports
We currently have some nominations Linda & Barry Bosiger ‘84 went to work for the Federal Aviation that she and husband Human Resource
for these offices. If you have a nominee Ailene B. & Edward L. Booker ‘79 Administration in Air Traffic Control Ted are adding to Management and
or wish to nominate yourself, please Lillian J. Braxton ’81, ’84 systems development, was Director their family again. earned her MBA
let me know by 9/1/11. Email me at the in memory of Louis “Poo” Braxton, III of IT for the Atlantic City Housing They are the proud from Franklin
address above, or call (434)832-7763. Authority in 2005, and has now parents of Maddie, age in 2010 with a
Judy Wilson Bryant ’76 concentration in
Plans are being made for motorcycle returned to work in aviation research 4 and Lawson, age 17
in memory of Louise & Hugh Wilson Human Resource
runs for a scholarship called “Miles for at the W.J. Hughes Technical Center. months, with a new
the Minds.” The rides will be a ramp Donald K. Burns ‘78 baby due in February, Leadership.
CVCC license plate. Whether you are a Arthur L. Turcotte, III, ’82 earned
up to a celebration of the 25th year of current student, an alumnus, or a friend, Judy B. Burks ’77 his AAS in Business Management. 2012. Judy’s Florida Melissa A.
the Motorcycle Safety program here at consider supporting your college and in memory of Lewis Wortham Bibb, III He currently resides in Indiana law firm is extremely Bienkowski
the College. Look on the CVCC Alumni showing your Cougar pride. License Carolyn B. Carter ‘76 and serves as the Senior Vice busy and she says ’08 received her
Association Facebook page and on the plate holders are available in the CVCC President of Commercial Banking this is a good thing. AAS degree in
Lee B. Christian ‘78
CVCC website. We also have the new Bookstore, including ones with the new at Eclipse Bank in Louisville, KY. Balancing family, work Communication
Nature Trail in the wooded property Linda T. Durham ‘71 and summer visitors
CVCC Cougar on them. It’s going to be Design. After
Richard G. Durham ‘81 Van E. Tanner ’84 earned an AAS
behind CVCC, and volunteers will be great to let people know that you are has kept her active and graduation, she
in Medical Laboratory Technology. He
needed to finish it and keep it up! part of the CVCC family. Now go drive Kathryn Beasley Fiorita ‘86 she is working harder spent three years
is a Physician Assistant at Regional
Please fill out your Alumni Update that CVCC license plate! in honor of George A. Beasley, her dad every day but loving it. at The News &
Cancer Care in Durham, NC. In
Professor of Engineering Technology Maura Bozeman Advance as a
1992 he earned a BS in Business
The CVCC Cougars Club Pledge Card Lillian Elizabeth “Beth” Ford ‘75 ’99 who was featured graphic designer
Administration/Management from
in the Spring 2007 Misty Smith with son Jaxon, husband Drew in the Advertising
Please cut out and mail to: Dale F. Provencher ‘96 Limestone College. In 2000 he earned and daughter Keeley.
CVCC Alumni department, where
Betty Hudson, CVCC Alumni Relations, 3506 Wards Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502 in memory of Katherine H. Barringer a Master in Health Science/Physician
Magazine, has earned she won several
Associate Professor of Mathematics Assistant from Duke University.
Name: I pledge to support and sustain an AAS in Science at CVCC, a BS from Virginia Press Association advertising
Rene H. Provencher ’89 Vickie Bowers Neumann ’87 of awards for her designs. Recently,
Address: the CVCC Alumni Scholarship Fund and Virginia Tech, and an MS from Yale
in memory of Jim Lampman Hagerstown, MD, went on to graduate
University. Maura is currently a doctoral she was hired as a graphic designer/
I will do so by donating $20 per year Associate Professor of Government from Randolph-Macon Women’s
student at Yale School of Forestry and promotions coordinator for Sodexo for
College in 1989 and completed her MBA
Email: for the next three years. My first gift will Cerise Trout Smith ’91 Environmental Studies. Her thesis is Libery University’s Dining Services.
in memory of W. Earl Banton from Aspen University in 2010. She is
arrive on . on the “Influence of Dissolved Organic Misty R. Smith ’08 graduated with
Year(s) attended/graduated: employed by State Farm Insurance.
Jesse A. Staton ’71 Matter and Inorganic Nutrient Loading an AAS degree in Communication
In honor/memory of: on the Net Flux of Biogenic Carbon.”
Julia G. Waddell ’79 Design. She lives in Beaufort, SC where
Signature: Alumni Update continued on page 15
in memory of her father, Thomas R. Glass
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The Educational Foundation Report
by Don Sutton, Executive Director
I
Brittani Lynn Gowen ’09 received
Alumni Update, continued from page 15
husband Drew is stationed at MCRD
her AAS degree in Communication 2010’s first met Don Tosi ’72 during my
interview to join the CVCC staff. Over
the chief auctioneer, presenter and
got a free round of golf to boot.
Design. Right after graduation, she Kathleen A. Fort ’10 received the next 14 years I learned a great During the College’s annual
Parris Island. In addition to running won the Lynchburg Get Downtown! an AAS degree in Communication deal about the man, who put his school commencement week, the Alumni
her own freelance business, Photos by competition and created the logo used Design. She also received a BA in close to the top of his priorities. During Association hosted a picnic for that
Misty Smith, the Smiths have been busy for the event. Brittani went on to work the ensuing years we raised money year’s graduating class. Alumni
Board of Directors
Studio Art from Randolph College in
building their family. Daughter Keeley together for the Alumni Association’s Michael Moorshead, President
at The Realty Group as the Marketing 2010. Through her freelance company, volunteers sought donations of
was born in March 2009 and son Jaxon scholarship program for deserving Michael V. Bradford, Vice President,
Director, where she designed, created, Sassy Horse Design, Kathleen has bread, coleslaw, ice cream and soft
children of the College’s alumni. Wells Fargo
arrived in May 2011. With 2 dogs and 2 sold ads for and produced The Realty created logos, print and web designs drinks from local venders to feed
One of these events was an annual John S. Capps, Secretary (ex officio),
cats, the Smiths have a happy houseful! Group Magazine bi-montly, as well for several businesses in Central and the masses of that year’s class. The
auction held in President, CVCC
Jennifer Michelle (Krantz) as handling photography and virtual Southwest Virginia. She was hired newly elected Outstanding Alumnus John K. Poole, Treasurer (ex officio),
tours for the company. This past spring, the student center
Tramontano ’08 earned her AAS this summer as a graphic designer at would speak to the class and Don Vice President of Finance, CVCC
where we would
degree in Communication Design. Brittani moved Payne Publishers, Inc. Kathleen would add his thoughts urging the Doyle B. Allen, Hurt & Proffitt, Inc.
auction many
On August 21, 2009, she married to Charlottesville lives in Manassas Park, VA. graduates to go forth and flourish. J. Fredrick Armstrong, Wiley|Wilson
items donated
her husband Henry, a native of New after being hired James Evan Puckett ’10 His message was that at one point Robert L. Bashore
to the Alumni
York, and was blessed with a beloved as a graphic earned his AAS degree in Association. The he had stood in their shoes. Jane A. Blickenstaff,
stepson, Joseph. Last May, daughter designer at The Communication Design. In high point of the At commencement May 15, 2003, Blickenstaff & Co. Realtors
Ella Mae arrived at UVa. hospital. Daily Progress. addition to his own freelance auction was items Don was recognized as CVCC’s Clyde T. Clark, Sr.
After a scary start, she finally came Veronica business, Puckett Photography donated by Lane Outstanding Alumnus, an award he Lorenza E. Davis, Sr.,
home from the hospital at three L. Torres ’09 Furniture Company of Altavista. certainly deserved. In this capacity Lynchburg Public Warehouse
& Design, Evan served as the
months, and has grown and thrived These were the years when Jimmy he was the commencement speaker. John D. Doyle, Jr., The Pettyjohn Company
earned her Marketing Director for A & N
ever since. Jennifer is a happy stay- Martin ’67 was the plant manager. Now Don was not a natural born public Gregory A. Graham, Southern Air, Inc.
AAS degree in Hops, LLC, creating marketing
at-home mom, living in Hurt, VA. Many a Lane cedar chest was taken speaker, but through the grace of Larry E. Jackson, Appalachian Power
Communication collateral for Ned’s Beer & Wine,
home by a successful bidder. Johnny Merritt and the tutoring of his Wayne C. Johnson, C.B. Fleet
Design. A native Rivermont Pizza, and Fainting
When Lane closed its doors, the wife Deborah, he held forth like a pro. William E. Leach, Teva Phamaceuticals
of Argentina, Goat Catering Company. In
Alumni Association was challenged This past commencement was Don’s John A. Mastroianni
Veronica April, Evan joined Fabrico,
to find a new source of funds. What last and we at CVCC miss him. His Steve McElroy, Harris Corporation
relocated to A cover of Forward/Adelante where he designs bags, shirts Ryan A. McEntire, CPA,
Charlottesville, sprung forth was the CVCC Alumni devotion to his College was remarkable
magazine, featuring photography and other textiles for the Brown, Edwards & Company, L.L.P.
where she works by Veronica L. Torres. corporate environment. He Open at Ivy Hill Golf Club. Don was and an example to all CVCC alumni.
Zoe S. Miles, GP Big Island LLC
in Ad Design also is involved in advertising Winfred D. Nash,
for FORWARD/ADELANTE, Virginia’s campaigns, product photography Mitchell W. Reaves, N.B. Handy
first bilingual business journal. Her and the company catalog. J. Todd Scruggs, The Bank of the James
photography has also been featured David T. Scott, Greif Riverville, L.L.C.
on several covers of the publication.
She wants her fellow alumni and In Memoriam Michael Syrek, SunTrust
E. W. Tibbs, Centra Health, Inc.
current students to know that you Donald Wayne Tosi ’72 earned Denise Woernle, AREVA NP, Inc.
can get work in your field, even an AAS in Business from CVCC. He Richard B. Worthington, II
in a difficulty economy, if you was president of the CVCC Alumni Donald M. Sutton, Jr., Executive Director,
Jennifer Tramontano
work hard, and don’t give up! Association and served as the chief (ex officio)
with daughter Ella, son alumnus for many years before passing Directors Emeriti:
Joseph and husband away on May 29, 2011. He was selected Clifton L. Barbieri †
Henry (above). At right, as the CVCC Outstanding Alumnus James V. Shircliff †
Ella at one year. of the year in 2003. Mr. Tosi was a Ronald V. Dolan †
past president of the Cancer Society † Deceased
and an active committee member of
Lynchburg’s Relay for Life. He was a Contact Information
member of Peakland United Methodist Donald M. Sutton, Jr.
Church and a salesman for Southern CVCCEF, Inc.
Maintenance and Supply Company. 3506 Wards Road
Lynchburg VA 24502
PH. 434.832.7620
FAX 434.832.7761
suttond@cvcc.vccs.edu
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from the 2010-2011 school year
University, Julie the latest news and issues in her field. Team Wins CVCC Students Visit NYC
joined the CVCC It also keeps them informed about the Recognition Each year, during spring break, Student
faculty in 1991. current and potential job market.
A loosely-knit team Activities Coordinator Linda Adams
From the outset Instrumental in the development of
of creative spirits leads a group of CVCC students on an
Julie has put her courses for her division’s Accounting
at CVCC, which is exciting learning adventure in New
skills to work for Degree Program, Julie obtained
largely responsible for York City. This year the group stayed
the college by designation as a Certified Instructional
producing the CVCC at the Edison Hotel near Times Square
keeping up with Designer, and she was selected to
Alumni Magazine, was and visited the city’s major highlights
new technology, comment on her discipline for the AICPA
recognized this past fall from Rockefeller Center to St. Patrick’s
much of which Top Technology Initiative for 2011.
for their excellence. The Cathedral, Ground Zero to Wall Street,
has been In addition to her time spent
Virginia Government Central Park to the Brooklyn Bridge,
incorporated into instructing, Julie conducted a complete
both traditional program review for the Accounting Communicators
and web-based Program at CVCC. She has also served Association chose (left to right) Jill Markwood, Kathy Cudlin, and Donna Hobbs
classes. the College by being on a vast array to award their
Reviewing of committees and has served the “Excellence in Alumni Magazines in their publication
the software community in numerous ways, the Communications 2010 Award,” a first competition, but could never find
Julie Dailey Receives associated most unique of which is to help place in their newsletter category. a category that fit a community
Outstanding Faculty Award with this technology is in many ways students with their tax returns! Editor Kathy Cudlin (CVCC ’95), a college alumni publication. As an
like reading a foreign language. Jing, Julie Dailey is a professional who Duke University graduate in English; odd duck, our magazine could not
Those attending the 2011 Spring Graphic Designer, Donna Hobbs,
Wimba, Camtasia, Audacity, Screencast, communicates well with faculty, find a roost. Mrs. Cudlin threw up
Commencement of Central Virginia University of Virginia (MFA); and
and Instant Messaging—these are just staff, and students, and she has her hands last year and entered the
Community College saw a truly photographer Jill Markwood (CVCC
a few of the software packages that enormous enthusiasm, great integrity, state competition as a newsletter.”
innovative professor receive the ’84) and Lynchburg College 2011 swept
Julie has used to increase interactivity and the highest level of ability. It When the team learned that the CVCC
Outstanding Faculty Award - Julie the Commonwealth’s institutions.
in newly developed web courses. Along is no wonder why Julie Dailey was Alumni Magazine had found its niche,
Dailey, Professor of Accounting. Don Sutton, Vice President of Liberty and Ellis Island to Grand Central
with these programs, she embraces chosen by her students and her they were vindicated for several years of
Having earned two Masters of Science Institutional Advancement, Station. One of the evenings the group
technology by providing a blog for her peers as the 2011 CVCC Outstanding hard work,
degrees, one from the College of William said of the recognition, “We took a Dinner Cruise tour of the New
students that keeps them abreast of Faculty. Congratulations, Julie! outside of
and Mary, the other from Old Dominion have entered past CVCC York harbor with its inspiring view of the
the pride
taken in Statue of Liberty, beautifully illuminated
Dr. Mickles Featured The four seasoned developing at night. For more information for the
panelists candidly each year’s upcoming Spring Break NYC trip contact
at 6th Annual Women
discussed their individual publication. Linda Adams at adamsl@cvcc.vccs.edu.
of Worth Luncheon
life’s journey and shared
Dr. Muriel Mickles, Associate factors that contributed powerful markets, and several of the outer islands
Professor and Dean of to their personal and government in the city’s lagoon. Florence provided
Humanities and Social Science professional success. in Europe for the members of the group a chance to
at CVCC was one of four The audience came almost 1,000 step into the world of Renaissance art as
dynamic female leaders who away with “how to” years), the they visited the famed Uffizi gallery and a
participated on the “Mission information and strategies Vatican and number of cathedrals filled with the works
Possible” panel at the 6th on topics such as: CVCC Study Abroad the Sistine of Donatello, Michelangelo, Titian, and
Annual Women of Worth (WOW) in Italy
• Overcoming challenges Chapel, the numerous other painters and sculptors. A
luncheon sponsored by the
• Successfully juggling In May, seventeen students, ruins of the number of the participants travelled to
Lynchburg Regional Chamber
work, family & faculty, and alumni from ancient port Pisa where they climbed to the top of the
and Centra Foundation. The
of MontVue Capital Management), civic priorities Central Virginia Community city of Ostia Leaning Tower and discovered just how
WOW luncheon is held each year
Sampada Desai (licensed professional College departed on a sixteen- Antica, and much it really leans. In addition to all the
to recognize professional women from • “Getting unstuck”
counselor and yoga instructor), and the day trip to study the history, art, and the Appian Way with its early Christian artistic and historical sites, the members
all across the region, honor the nominees
Honorable Dale Harris (retired judge • Developing habits that lead to spiritual, culture of Italy from Roman times through catacombs. At Assisi the group visited the of the group also found time to enjoy the
of the prestigious ATHENA Award and
from Virginia’s 24th District Juvenile and emotional and physical health the Renaissance. Led by history professor Basilica of St. Francis with its magnificent culture of modern Italy with its fine cuisine
announce the recipient of the Award.
Domestic Court), Christine Kennedy, Dr. Mickles was very honored to David McGee, the group visited Rome, frescoes and the tomb of Francis. While and memorable people. On June 5th,
The theme for this year’s Women of
(moderator, LRCC), shared inspirational be chosen to participate on the Assisi, Padua, Venice, Verona, Florence, Pisa, in picturesque Venice, the participants the group returned to the United States,
Worth luncheon was Mission Possible:
stories and provided valuable advice WOW panel and truly enjoyed and Sienna. saw St. Mark’s square along with the exhausted but filled with the wonders of a
Living a healthy, balanced and successful
designed to motivate others to lead life the opportunity to network with The highlights in Rome included seeing Basilica of St. Mark and the Doge’s Palace, fascinating world that stretched from Rome
life! Dr. Mickles and the other panel
with purpose, passion and persistence. over 200 professional women! the Roman Forum (the seat of the most the Rialto Bridge area with its famous to modern times.
participants, Sarah Burnett (president
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