BIG REVEAL
This fall, in lieu of a big fundraising event, we decided to put our resources in creating a short visual that tells our story. We hope you enjoy it!
THE ASK
One of the things I am most proud of is that we run about as lean an organization as you can run. However, we still need your help. Our overall budget this year is $172,000.
We need to raise $68,000 of it through individuals like you. Support us today!
Mail checks to
Winston-Salem Fellows
PO Box 20514
Winston-Salem, NC 27120
or give online
Online, there is even a monthly option.
As the chief custodian of this organization, I want to personally thank you for your support. We love what you allow us to do, and the future is only getting brighter.
Thanks.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE WEEK
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| We were welcomed into the Davis home for Round Table |
Jackson's host family, Ron and Ellen Davis provided us with a warm home and and warm meal for Round Table.
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| Haley was a little concerned that the chili was made out of venison |
After dinner, we went around and shared our word for this Christmas season.
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| Our words |
Leader Lunch was with Tina Parker.
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| It was a super sweet treat to have her welcome us in her home. |
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| Hospitality at its finest |
Tina has an awesome story. Professionally, she is a speech pathologist and a business owner with her husband. She is also the founder of Imago Dei, a ministry that helps women know their true identity.
Beyond that, we were inspired by the way Tina and her family live their lives, putting others above themselves, being generous with their stuff, and living with real raw authenticity.
What a breath of fresh air!
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| The gang piled on the couch |
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| The Parker family mission statement |
Community Conversation with David Brooks
A couple of us went to the David Brooks conversation at Reynolds Auditorium Thursday night. Here is a picture and our notes.
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| David Brooks and Dr. Elwood Robinson |
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| Jackson took notes for us |
Thank you Winston-Salem Foundation for bringing in such an amazing speaker.
And congratulations for being around 100 years!
Thursday night shenanigans
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| The Fellows that play together stay together |
Class Time
Giorgio Hiatt once again brought gasoline and lit a fire under the Fellows.
I mopped up the carnage with part two of our Emotional Quotient index analysis.
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| Jackson and Jessica nerding out in their Oxford attire |
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| Go Oxford... wait. what's their mascot? Do they have a mascot? |
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| JM is renowned for his affection |
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| Jackson Wood approves of this hug |
Alumni Happy Hour
We started a new tradition Friday night. On the First Friday at Fiddlin Fish, Fellows Far and wide are invited to come together at Five. Lots of F's.
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| Campbell actually wasn't able to join us so we partook on Tuesday. |
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| Enjoying my newest favorite Winston beverage. If you haven't tried a Bingo Bango you are missing out! |
Holiday Parade
Two of our Fellows not only attended but were IN the Jaycee's Holiday Parage this year! Welcome to the big time Jessica and Reiley!
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| High fiving down fourth street |
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| Almost famous |
Saturday Fail
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| Outside Reynolds Auditorium Saturday night |
The Fellows volunteered to serve on Saturday for the "Nativity According to the Gospels" (formally known as the Black Nativity) (also known as my favorite Christmas tradition)...
The only problem was it wasn't this Saturday, it's in two Saturdays! Oh boy.
We ended up going out and watching football. fun times.
The Love Feast
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| Another Winston-Salem Tradition unlike any other |
Most of the Fellows were able to go to the Wake Forest Love Feast at Wait Chapel Sunday night.
Is there anything better than those sweet buns and even sweeter luke warm coffee?
I don't think so!
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| A Holy Night |
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| They are true Winston-Salemites now |
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| Lia and I played our small part |
RECRUITING
We had a great interview on Friday with another potential Fellow and are setting up interviews with two more in the next week or so.
Exciting stuff!
If you know of a college senior or recent college graduate looking for a great option for next year, please share with them about the Fellows and put us in touch!
CHRISTMAS
The Fellows get two weeks off for Christmas, so we go big between now and then. There is simply too much good stuff going on. We can't do it all, but we certainly will try! Ha!
MORE PHOTOS
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| The family stocking line-up at the Vandergriffs |
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| Hot dog? |
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| Brianne and Haley swung a pre-Christmas present to themselves and are traveling for almost two weeks in Europe. Don't ask me how - I have no idea. Pray for a great trip and safety along the way. We will certainly miss them! |
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| David, Lia and I ran the Mistletoe. Lia did the half marathon. I ran the 5k with David. He ran his best time and beat me to the finish. So proud of this dude. |
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| Jessica went to the symphony on friday night |
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| Jennifer Briggs loves on my daughter Sunday night before dinner |
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| the jumps keep getting higher |
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| JM wishes Brianne well on her journey |
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| The World Travelers |
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| A sunrise from our back porch |
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| Hannah and Haley after Leader Lunch |
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| Hannah and Reiley at the First Pres Christmas party. |
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| Wait Chapel |
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| Reiley and Hannah at Round Table |
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| The quad burn - do you get it? |
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| David and I cut this thing down from the woods behind our house. It looked better out there than it did in our house. Oh my. Charlie Brown Christmas 2019. Let's go! |
Thanks all. Keep sharing the story and spreading the love!
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