Current Events April 18, 2002 

Campus meetings.  Spring normally brings a host of visitors to the campus of Boys and Girls Homes.  This year is no different.  On April 13, Jaycee President Tom Cramer and the North Carolina Jaycees held their Executive Committee and Board meetings in the fellowship hall of the Leamon Rogers Memorial Chapel.  The Chapel will also serve as host to Governor Harriet Covington and the NC District East Civitans on Saturday, April 27.  That same weekend, the Boys and Girls Homes Board of Directors and Executive Committee will hold its quarterly meeting in the Chapel.  In the picture at right, Jaycee State President Tom Cramer calls to order the Jaycee Board Meeting held April 13.  Boys and Girls Homes is fortunate to have its supporters visit the campus.

Another group of visitors came to campus on April 18.  Lead by Brenda Orders of Southeastern Community College, visitors from the country of Moldova were on campus as part of their International Relations tour.  The group learned about programs of care for needy children provided by the home while touring the campus.  They were accompanied by their interpreters, a brother and sister from Romania.

The Mayflies are here!  Anyone who knows anything about Lake Waccamaw knows that a unique event occurs this time of the year.  It  lasts only a few days and can be amusing, annoying and exciting all at once.  The Mayfly, a wispy insect with delicate wings makes its presence felt.  The insects emerge to recreate and die soon afterward (one may  wish to read about this amazing creature to get a  greater understanding).  They cover everything (as can be seen on this picture of one of our autos), can get in your hair, pitch on your clothes, and walking outside is an adventure.  This phenomenon is another of those Lake Waccamaw events that add to the color and excitement of the area!

Campus changing.  In just a few days, the warmth of spring has brought on some wondrous changes to the campus.  The pecan trees have gotten leaves and this alone has transformed the view!  What a beautiful place is the Boys and Girls Homes campus, especially in Spring!  In addition to God's work, the people have been busily making changes.  Renovations to Flemington Hall continue as workers replace the deteriorated front porch columns and parts of its roof.  They are also changing the look by enclosing a portion of the porch.

Recreation happenings.  Rocco Wadsworth has many duties but he treasures working with the children.  When not involved in the myriad campus maintenance projects, he is planning some activity for or working with the children.  According to Rocco, the children are involved in a number of intramural activities including pool and volleyball tournaments.  They enjoy these opportunities to interact with each other and showcase their athletic skills.  On the subject of volleyball, Rocco conducts the Time Warner Cable Volleyball Tournament Series to benefit Boys and Girls Homes.  This year's series will be held June 8, June 15, and June 20 at Capt. Bill's Backyard Grill in Wilmington, NC.  In the picture at right, Rocco looks over a brochure promoting the tournament.  Anyone interested in participating can contact Rocco at 910-646-3083.  Participants and sponsorships are welcomed!

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