Need tickets for the J. W. Ligon Alumni Reunion???
See classmate Brenae Moore-Jones. Email her at bjones039@gmail.com or call her at 919.841.2316.
Our president Mike Corbett is taking some much-needed time to rest and relax; therefore, we must contact Brenae by 6 PM, Sat., to purchase our advance tickets for $50. If you miss the advance purchase opportunity, you may buy your ticket at the door for $55 per person. Remember that the Reunion ticket covers the Reunion dance, Alumni hospitality suite and the Sunday family cookout. Remember also that there is an additional cookout cost for children (see June 18th minutes notes).
Wishing you a safe journey during this holiday weekend.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
June 18th Meeting Notes
J. W. LIGON CLASS OF 1968 - MEETING MINUTES
SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2011
K & W CAFETERIA - TOWER SHOPPING CENTER - RALEIGH, NC
Present: Michael Corbett, Bertha Helen Davis, Gail Flagg Cromwell, Alice Banks-Lambright, Brenae Moore Jones, Shirley Moore (’71); Gail Holden (guest), Janet Howard
After dinner, Mike Corbett called the meeting to order.
Brenae Moore Jones, the class representation on the Ligon National Alumni Council, provided a detailed report. See below.
JUNE 16, 2011 COUNCIL MEETING
HELD AT THE HOME OF MS. CAROLYN CHIPPY ‘59, ATTENDANCE 11.
Business of importance, Ms. Chippy and Ms. Adcock attended the board meeting on last Tuesday
· Tickets for reunion are $50 per person until 6:00 Sat., July 2; tickets will be available for $55.00 at Alumni Dance door
· Proceeds from the Valentine’s Dance held at the Blue Martini will be used to pay for the band (Reunion); paid $1,200; total cost of band $1,500
· All monies for tickets will be collected by class reps and submitted to the designated Alumni Reunion Dance coordinator
· Each class is responsible for twenty (20) tickets
· Board will provide gratis tickets to Ligon teachers; tickets are not transferable if that teacher is unable to attend reunion activities
· There will be an Alumni hospitality room (included in your ticket cost) for Friday Night and Saturday Night; light refreshments will be provided; only beer and wine allowed; times will be Friday night 6:00pm – midnight and Saturday 4:00pm – 6:00pm
· Reunion Dance menu will be the same as previous years
· Board made a suggestion that each class give a donation of $50 toward the National Scholarship to be presented to one of the Black Colleges with the college choosing the recipient; the council voted and the motion did not pass
· Board will elect new officers in August
· Council is suggesting that the Board (self-selected Ligon grads who have coordinated this Annual Event) and the Council become one functioning body
· General Ligon Alumni Shirts are available for the reunion, $18.95, women’s caps $9.00; men's caps $8.50
· Cookout on Sunday – additional cost for children ages 6-13 - $7, over thirteen $10.00
· Council has an email address councilligon@gmail.com
· Contact Lacy Morgan (‘65) at gainesmorgan @yahoo.com if you would like to join the J W Ligon Jr/Sr HS National Alumni facebook page
· Council committee will post minutes and other pertinent information on this facebook site
· To activate site, 25 facebook friends, need to ‘friend’ the site
· All council meetings are open to anyone that would like to attend
· Council meetings are held every 3rd Thursday of the month from 6:00-7:00 at the home of Ms. Carolyn Chippy ‘59
· Council committee includes representatives from classes 1954-1973
· Financial Report will be given to the Council Committee after reunion with a full report of all expenses and income
· Meeting adjourned at 7:00 - Respectfully, Brenae Moore-Jones, ’68 Class Rep
The President and members thanked Brenae for accepting this responsibility and for presenting a excellent, detailed report.
IMPORTANT Note: Michael Corbett has the tickets for the Alumni Weekend activities. Contact Mike for your ticket, $50 in advance and $55 at the door. Tickets will be available for advance sales until 6 PM, Sat., July 2.; after 6 PM, all tickets are $55. Mike can be reached @ 616 W. CABARRUS ST, RALEIGH. Before going to his business location, call to insure that he is there – 919.828.2230.
The obituary for James Hicks and the beautiful plaque presented to the Class from the Harriet B. Webster Task Force for Student Success, Inc., for our support of a $500 scholarship were circulated for all to see. The plaque will reside with our historian, Helen Montague Davis. Helen added that the plaque will be available for viewing at our next major event.
Mike reported that he will follow-up with the Blue Martini during mid to late July regarding a September or October fundraiser. October we typically go the Corbett Farm for our meeting and FUUUUUUNNNN!
Since the Alumni Weekend Event includes a hospitality suite for all classes on Friday and Saturday nights, the class will not have a separate hospitality suite.
Our next meeting will be in August. Date and location will be announced as soon as confirmed.
REMEMBER . . .
William Walker retired this year after more than 30 years as an educator. When you see him, thank him for his service.
To submit details for a travel event that you would like the class to sponsor.
Alumni Weekend tickets are available from Mike Corbett.
Reminder: yearly assessment, $50.00 and $25 for the scholarship fund = $75. Mail dues to Mike’s business address – 616 W. Cabarrus ST Raleigh, NC 27603. Make checks payable to J. W. Ligon Class 1968; no checks payable to Mike.
NEXT MEETING IN AUGUST, DATE/LOCATION - TBA
SATURDAY, JUNE 18, 2011
K & W CAFETERIA - TOWER SHOPPING CENTER - RALEIGH, NC
Present: Michael Corbett, Bertha Helen Davis, Gail Flagg Cromwell, Alice Banks-Lambright, Brenae Moore Jones, Shirley Moore (’71); Gail Holden (guest), Janet Howard
After dinner, Mike Corbett called the meeting to order.
Brenae Moore Jones, the class representation on the Ligon National Alumni Council, provided a detailed report. See below.
JUNE 16, 2011 COUNCIL MEETING
HELD AT THE HOME OF MS. CAROLYN CHIPPY ‘59, ATTENDANCE 11.
Business of importance, Ms. Chippy and Ms. Adcock attended the board meeting on last Tuesday
· Tickets for reunion are $50 per person until 6:00 Sat., July 2; tickets will be available for $55.00 at Alumni Dance door
· Proceeds from the Valentine’s Dance held at the Blue Martini will be used to pay for the band (Reunion); paid $1,200; total cost of band $1,500
· All monies for tickets will be collected by class reps and submitted to the designated Alumni Reunion Dance coordinator
· Each class is responsible for twenty (20) tickets
· Board will provide gratis tickets to Ligon teachers; tickets are not transferable if that teacher is unable to attend reunion activities
· There will be an Alumni hospitality room (included in your ticket cost) for Friday Night and Saturday Night; light refreshments will be provided; only beer and wine allowed; times will be Friday night 6:00pm – midnight and Saturday 4:00pm – 6:00pm
· Reunion Dance menu will be the same as previous years
· Board made a suggestion that each class give a donation of $50 toward the National Scholarship to be presented to one of the Black Colleges with the college choosing the recipient; the council voted and the motion did not pass
· Board will elect new officers in August
· Council is suggesting that the Board (self-selected Ligon grads who have coordinated this Annual Event) and the Council become one functioning body
· General Ligon Alumni Shirts are available for the reunion, $18.95, women’s caps $9.00; men's caps $8.50
· Cookout on Sunday – additional cost for children ages 6-13 - $7, over thirteen $10.00
· Council has an email address councilligon@gmail.com
· Contact Lacy Morgan (‘65) at gainesmorgan @yahoo.com if you would like to join the J W Ligon Jr/Sr HS National Alumni facebook page
· Council committee will post minutes and other pertinent information on this facebook site
· To activate site, 25 facebook friends, need to ‘friend’ the site
· All council meetings are open to anyone that would like to attend
· Council meetings are held every 3rd Thursday of the month from 6:00-7:00 at the home of Ms. Carolyn Chippy ‘59
· Council committee includes representatives from classes 1954-1973
· Financial Report will be given to the Council Committee after reunion with a full report of all expenses and income
· Meeting adjourned at 7:00 - Respectfully, Brenae Moore-Jones, ’68 Class Rep
The President and members thanked Brenae for accepting this responsibility and for presenting a excellent, detailed report.
IMPORTANT Note: Michael Corbett has the tickets for the Alumni Weekend activities. Contact Mike for your ticket, $50 in advance and $55 at the door. Tickets will be available for advance sales until 6 PM, Sat., July 2.; after 6 PM, all tickets are $55. Mike can be reached @ 616 W. CABARRUS ST, RALEIGH. Before going to his business location, call to insure that he is there – 919.828.2230.
The obituary for James Hicks and the beautiful plaque presented to the Class from the Harriet B. Webster Task Force for Student Success, Inc., for our support of a $500 scholarship were circulated for all to see. The plaque will reside with our historian, Helen Montague Davis. Helen added that the plaque will be available for viewing at our next major event.
Mike reported that he will follow-up with the Blue Martini during mid to late July regarding a September or October fundraiser. October we typically go the Corbett Farm for our meeting and FUUUUUUNNNN!
Since the Alumni Weekend Event includes a hospitality suite for all classes on Friday and Saturday nights, the class will not have a separate hospitality suite.
Our next meeting will be in August. Date and location will be announced as soon as confirmed.
REMEMBER . . .
William Walker retired this year after more than 30 years as an educator. When you see him, thank him for his service.
To submit details for a travel event that you would like the class to sponsor.
Alumni Weekend tickets are available from Mike Corbett.
Reminder: yearly assessment, $50.00 and $25 for the scholarship fund = $75. Mail dues to Mike’s business address – 616 W. Cabarrus ST Raleigh, NC 27603. Make checks payable to J. W. Ligon Class 1968; no checks payable to Mike.
NEXT MEETING IN AUGUST, DATE/LOCATION - TBA
Thursday, June 16, 2011
CLASS MEETING, JUNE18, 2011, 4:30 pm
Greetings Classmates,
It is time for our next meeting this Saturday, June 18th, 2011, 4:30 PM at the K & W Cafeteria, 3589 Maitland Drive, (Tower Shopping Center)Raleigh - (919) 231-9242. We have reserved the alcove area for our meeting.
Remember that we are bringing ideas and costs for a class trip.
Also, remember that it is time to pay dues.
If you have questions or need directions, contact Mike or comment here on our blog.
See you soon!
It is time for our next meeting this Saturday, June 18th, 2011, 4:30 PM at the K & W Cafeteria, 3589 Maitland Drive, (Tower Shopping Center)Raleigh - (919) 231-9242. We have reserved the alcove area for our meeting.
Remember that we are bringing ideas and costs for a class trip.
Also, remember that it is time to pay dues.
If you have questions or need directions, contact Mike or comment here on our blog.
See you soon!
Sunday, June 5, 2011
NEWS - 2011 LIGON REUNION DANCE AND COOKOUT, PLAQUE PRESENTED, SCHOLARHIP RECIPIENT
Brenae Jones serves on the J. W. Ligon Alumni Council as our class representative. Contact her for tickets or purchase for $55/person at the door. Brenae’s contact information is (919) 841-2316 or bjones039@gmail.com.
The J. W. Ligon Alumni Dance and Cookout
WHEN (WHAT):
Saturday, July 2, 2011, 8 PM – 1 AM (Dance)
Sunday, July 3, 2011, 3 PM – 7 PM (Cookout)
WHERE:
DANCE - Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center, located I-40 - 282 Exit at Page Road Research Triangle Park, NC - Saturday.
Hors d’oeuvres served from 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM
CASH BAR
Live band
COOKOUT - Shaw Farm, 2901 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC - Sunday.
Food will be served from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Advanced tickets are $50.00; at the door, they are $55.00. This price includes both the Alumni Sat., Dance and Sun., Cookout.
PLAQUE PRESENTED TO CLASS OF 1968
The Harriet B. Webster Task Force for Student Success, Inc., a grassroots 501 (c) 3 organization committed to advocacy and service for educational equity, presented a plaque to our class for our support of its scholarship fund in the amount of five hundred dollars. The award reads:
Harriet B. Webster Task Force for Student Success, Inc.
Certificate of Appreciation
presented to
The J. W. Ligon Class of 1968
For your generous donation in support of the Baker Webster Scholarship
‘If not us . . . then who? If not now . . . then when?”
May 21, 2011
Charlotte C. Turpin, President
Rev. Marion B. Robinson, Co-Founder
Scholarship Recipient
The Harriet B. Webster Task Force presented two scholarships this year. The recipients were Brian Makori and Michael Hockaday. Our class donation supported the $500 scholarship to Michael Hockaday (on the left), a Wakefield High School graduate and the son of Marie Hockaday and Gerald Richardson. Michael will attend the University of North Carolina at Pembroke where he will pursue a major in Biology; Mike plans to p
be a pharmacist. His scholarship application indicated that he volunteered numerous hours as a tutor at the Raleigh Safety Club After-school Program on Branch Street in Raleigh and at the Central NC Food Bank, also in Raleigh. Congratulations to these young men as they continue their education and service.
The J. W. Ligon Alumni Dance and Cookout
WHEN (WHAT):
Saturday, July 2, 2011, 8 PM – 1 AM (Dance)
Sunday, July 3, 2011, 3 PM – 7 PM (Cookout)
WHERE:
DANCE - Sheraton Imperial Hotel & Convention Center, located I-40 - 282 Exit at Page Road Research Triangle Park, NC - Saturday.
Hors d’oeuvres served from 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM
CASH BAR
Live band
COOKOUT - Shaw Farm, 2901 Rock Quarry Road, Raleigh, NC - Sunday.
Food will be served from 3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Advanced tickets are $50.00; at the door, they are $55.00. This price includes both the Alumni Sat., Dance and Sun., Cookout.
PLAQUE PRESENTED TO CLASS OF 1968
The Harriet B. Webster Task Force for Student Success, Inc., a grassroots 501 (c) 3 organization committed to advocacy and service for educational equity, presented a plaque to our class for our support of its scholarship fund in the amount of five hundred dollars. The award reads:
Harriet B. Webster Task Force for Student Success, Inc.
Certificate of Appreciation
presented to
The J. W. Ligon Class of 1968
For your generous donation in support of the Baker Webster Scholarship
‘If not us . . . then who? If not now . . . then when?”
May 21, 2011
Charlotte C. Turpin, President
Rev. Marion B. Robinson, Co-Founder
Scholarship Recipient
The Harriet B. Webster Task Force presented two scholarships this year. The recipients were Brian Makori and Michael Hockaday. Our class donation supported the $500 scholarship to Michael Hockaday (on the left), a Wakefield High School graduate and the son of Marie Hockaday and Gerald Richardson. Michael will attend the University of North Carolina at Pembroke where he will pursue a major in Biology; Mike plans to p
be a pharmacist. His scholarship application indicated that he volunteered numerous hours as a tutor at the Raleigh Safety Club After-school Program on Branch Street in Raleigh and at the Central NC Food Bank, also in Raleigh. Congratulations to these young men as they continue their education and service.
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