Ward Edwards Funds Healthy Community
Grant Program
Ward Edwards will invest up to $10,000 in projects that promote or improve environmental sustainability in coastal South Carolina and Georgia.
The Healthy Community Grant is a competitive program funded by Ward Edwards to encourage creative solutions for existing environmental problems, plant seeds for innovation in stewardship, and recognize tangible efforts that lead to long-term sustainable benefits. The Grant Program will achieve this through identifying and funding projects that encourage stewardship of resources with a particular benefit to the environment, provide environmental education or promote principles of sustainable design.
As a civil engineering and surveying firm, Ward Edwards’ mission is to add value to real estate by helping create communities that work. “One of our core beliefs is that people are accountable for stewardship of the earth,” states Allen Ward, President. “Adding value to real estate while practicing good stewardship requires the creativity and leadership of talented people. Therefore, to be successful, we need to hire the best people and work for the best clients.”
Ward Edwards decided to fund this program for the first time this year to support their strategy to hire the best and work for the best. “It will demonstrate our values, tell our story, and help us connect with other community leaders, potential employees, and prospective clients who want to make a difference,” Ward adds.
The application process is a two-step process. The initial one-page Project Summary is due on September 25, 2007. A select group of qualified applicants will then be asked to submit a full application package which will be due on November 30, 2007. It is anticipated that the grant(s) will be awarded in February 2008. To download a complete Healthy Community Grant application package, go to www.WardEdwards.com.
HHI CHORAL SOCIETY’S 2007-08 CONCERT SERIES OPENS THIS FALL OFFERING SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE
The HHI Choral Society is now selling subscriptions to its 2007-08 concert season, offering preferred seating to four Full Chorus concerts.
Subscribers also have the option of purchasing advance tickets for the two Chamber Singers concerts, the Youth Choir concerts and the two Presenting Series concerts, featuring the American Boychoir, best known for their stunning rendition of “True Colors” on the Kodak commercial, and the King’s Singers, one of the world’s most sought-after and highly acclaimed vocal ensembles.
For more information, visit the Choral Society website at www.hiltonheadchoralsociety.org or call 843-341-3818.
SoBA Presents Local Photographer Robert Weissman
The Society of Bluffton Artists Gallery features “Trails of Images,” an exhibition by local photographer Robert Weissman. Robert’s exhibit will run from July 30 through September 8 and will feature a selection of photographs of the Lowcountry, of the western US, and black and white photographs of rural South Carolina.
On Sunday, August 5, from 3-5 PM, the SoBA Gallery will host a reception for Robert. Refreshments will be offered and the reception is open to the public.
Outdoor photography is Robert’s preference. It is where the natural world is, and he especially likes to photograph landscapes and nature scenes. He has won awards for his photography and his work has been juried into national exhibitions.
He is a member of The Art League of Hilton Head, Beaufort Art Association, Society of Bluffton Artists, Carolinas’ Nature Photographers Association (CNPA), and The Camera Club of Hilton Head Island.
Robert is looking forward to meeting patrons of the arts at his reception at the SoBA gallery on Sunday August 5 from 3-5 PM. In addition to Robert’s work, the six-week show will also exhibit the art of over 80 other artist members of SoBA.
The gallery is located on Boundary Street in old Bluffton and is open Mon. through Sat. from 10-5. Call 843-757-6585 or visit the SOBA web site at www.sobagalleries.com for more information about the organization and participating artists.
LWV OF THE BLUFFTON AREA TO HOST UKRAINIAN
VISITORS
The League of Women Voters of the Bluffton Area has been chosen to host 5 Ukrainian visitors from August 31, 2007 through September 8, 2007, as part of the 2007 Ukrainian Civic Hosting Program. This program aims to introduce Ukrainian leaders to U.S. democracy at every level of government and provides first-hand experiences of American life and culture.
“The LWV of the Bluffton Area is delighted to have the opportunity to host Ukrainian visitors,” said Tamela Maxim, president of the Bluffton LWV. “This will be an enlightening experience for everyone in our League, as well as our community.
The LWV of the Bluffton Area and their Ukrainian visitors will spend time getting to know one another better and making lifelong friendships. Meetings, tours and visits are planned to: BJWSA’s main facility in Okatie, Town of Bluffton – tour and meet with Mayor Hank Johnston and Police Chief David McAllister, tour and meet with Fire Chief Clay Graves, tour of Parris Island/MCAS in Beaufort, Roundtable discussion on the topic of transportation issues with several prominent local and out-of-town leaders, and various other activities with elected officials and leaders in our area, including a trip to Charleston where we will meet with the League there and LWVSC president Barbara Zia.
“The LWV of the Bluffton Area will carry on the League’s dedication to promoting democratic values globally,” said Mary G. Wilson, national president of the League of Women Voters. “We firmly believe that citizens of all countries need to be informed and active in government, and that all governments should be open and accessible to their citizens.”
The League of Women Voters of the Bluffton Area is receiving financial support from the Open World Leadership Center in partnership with the League of Women Voters Education Fund to carry out the program. The Open World Leadership Center is an independent agency hosed in the Library of Congress. The Civic Hosting Program, part of the Open World Leadership Center, works to increase mutual understanding between the United States and participating countries, and enables leaders from Russia and Ukraine, along with other Eurasian countries to experience American democracy and civil society in action.
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages the informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Membership in the League is open to men and women of all ages.
Breast Cancer support group to offer hope and healing
Hope & Healing, sponsored by Hilton Head Regional Medical Center, is a Breast Cancer Support Group for patients newly diagnosed with breast cancer. June Kasiak-Gambla, R.N., breast care coordinator, facilitates the program. The sessions are held from noon to 1:15 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month at LifeSpan, the Center for Integrative Health, 58 Shelter Cove Lane. Lunch will be provided. To register call (843) 689-8285, or visit www.hiltonheadregional.com
Tuesday, August 7, 2007 “A Survivor’s Story”
Guest speaker is LouAnne Glaccum, Commander Retired Navy Nurse, Corp., United States Navy. Glaccum received her diploma in nursing from Grady Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Atlanta, GA and then joined the Navy Nurse Corps. She served 21 years in the Navy Nurse Corps and retired after being diagnosed with breast cancer. She continues to work for the Navy as a Health Care Specialist performing data analysis.
