Appearances
May 12th, 2009 by admin
2009-2010 Speaking Engagements and Public Appearances
January 7, 14, 21, 28 — Autobiography Class at Vineville Baptist
January 9 — Macon Bar Association at The Armory
February 4 — Cross Keys United Methodist
February 14 — Byromville United Methodist Valentines Banquet
February 15 — Book Signing with Durwood Fincher at Harpin’s Restaurant
February 20 — Elderhostel Group, Best Western Motel/Macon
February 22 — Book Signing with Durwood Fincher, Peachtree Presbyterian Church/Atlanta
February 24 — Senior Friends/H2U, Coliseum Hospital Cafeteria
March 7 — Dr. Seuss Celebrity Read, Georgia Children’s Museum/Macon
March 11 — Montezuma United Methodist Seniors Group
March 27 — Elderhostel Group Cherry Blossom Festival, Best Western Motel/Macon
March 28 — Midwest Travel Writer’s Association (with Mark Ballard), Georgia Music Hall of Fame/Macon
April 3 — First Friday Book Signing at Joycine’s/downtown Macon
April 7 — Golden Opportunities Senior Summitt, Wellness Center/Macon
April 8 — Macon Service League, Lutheran Church of the Redeemer/Macon
April 14 — Golden Eagle Awards (with Durwood Fincher), Grand Opera House/Macon
April 16 — Macon Sports Hall of Fame Induction Banquet, Macon Coliseum Centreplex
April 23 — Central Georgia Boy Scouts (book signing with Durwood Fincher), Armory Ballroom/Macon
April 25 — Methodist Children’s Home Founders Day Celebration
May 1 — Dedication Harley Bowers Archives Room, Georgia Sports Hall of Fame/Macon
May 11 — Mikado Baptist Seniors Group
May 13 — Cherokee Heights Men’s Prayer Breakfast
May 14 — Georgia Press Association Column Writing Seminar/Atlanta
May 24 — Siloam Baptist Church, Abbeville
June 15 — Macon Rotary Club
June 18 — Book Signing with Durwood Fincher, Barnes & Noble, Macon
June 23 — Macon Kiwanis Club
July 28 — Warner Robins Rotary
August 4, 11, 18, 25 — Autobiography Class, Macon Service League, Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
August 13 — Young at Heart, Mulberry Street United Methodist Church
August 15 — Hardaway High School Reunion/Book Signing with Durwood Fincher, Columbus, Ga.
September 10 — Vineville North Baptist Seniors, Macon
September 11 — Tribute to Coach Billy Henderson/Clarke Central High School, Athens, Ga.
September 9, 16, 23, 30 — Autobiography Class, Carlyle Place, Macon
Oct. 8 — Retired Teachers Association, Thomaston Civic Center
Oct. 10 — Payne City Reunion Book Signing
Oct. 12 — Macon TD Club (with Durwood Fincher)
Oct. 14 — Barnesville American Legion Women
Oct. 16 — Milledgeville Country Club (Georgia College Adult Education)
Oct. 17 — Arts on Riverdale Jazz Festival (Book Signing)
Oct. 22-25 — Junior League Marketplace (Macon City Auditorium)
Oct. 27 — First Baptist Keenagers
Nov. 14 — Smarr UMC Marketplace
Nov. 19 — Macon Lions Club
Nov. 20-21 Mistletoe Marketplace (Georgia National Fairgrounds, Perry)
Dec. 4 — Cottage Christmas, Sidney Lanier Cottage, Macon
Dec. 5 — Pineola Farms Christmas Tour Booksigning, Fort Valley
Dec. 10 — Forsyth Rotary (with Durwood Fincher)
Dec. 11 — Public Service Telephone Employees, Perry
Dec. 12 — Daedalians Christmas Party, RAFB
Jan. 5 — Perry Akeda Club
Jan. 21 — Macon Exchange Club
Jan. 25 — Cub Scouts Stratford Academy
Feb. 15 — Crawford County Kiwanis Club
March 9 — Greenbriar Garden Club, Warner Robins
Would you be able to speak to the Warner Robins Newcomer’s Club on Sep 9th? This club was started early 1979 with only six ladies who saw a need in the community to provide those coming into Warner Robins information, encouragement, and social activities to help each develop friendships and become a part of the community. After months of contacting new arrivals to the area, the dream became a reality when on August 8, 1979 the Newcomer’s Club of Warner Robins was officially established. As the club grew, it moved from meeting in living rooms to the Trinity Methodist Church Youth Building, then to Flint Electric on Elberta Road. In April 2008, the Newcomer’s Club moved to the Flint Electric Building on Highway 96. Our membership has averaged 150 during the last 3 years with an average monthly attendance of over 50. Newcomer’s Club offers support and welcoming friendship to those who are experiencing new situations in the community. It also helps them to find the goods and services they need through our directory, as well as by word of mouth and personal recommendations. This is our primary mission.
Secondly, we support various local charitable organizations with monetary donations through our Community Service Program. Last year’s recipient was the Heart of Georgia Developmentally Disabled Men’s Ministry, along with our continuing support of the Ronald McDonald House through collection of pop tabs. We count on the support of businesses and other organizations who advertise ino our directory.
Most of the ladies attending our meeting each month could be categorized as “senior” in that most are over the age of 60. Many of the original members are still in the club today. We ask that the speaker not exceed 30 minutes in speaking. We do provide a modest stipend of $60 for a guest speaker.
You can speak on any subject you please. Thanks for you consideration.
Frances Hodge, Vice President, WR Newcomer’s Club
Frances:
Sorry. I just found your note in the “pending” section of my website. I’m so sorry. I will not be able to speak on Sept. 9 because I’m speaking to a group of blind citizens at Temple Beth Israel at lunch that day (you’ve probably already secured a speaker by now). If you would like me to come back another time, I will be more than happy. Also, your group sounds like it might be something for me to write about. Once again, sorry for the dealy in getting back to you. In the future, would you please also e-mail me at gris@macon.com. That’s my work e-mail. …. Gris
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