Debbie Conner, a speech/language therapist, discussed the symptoms and treatment protocols associated with apraxia, a communicative disorder affecting young children.
www.apraxia-kids.org; also www.asha.org and www.comeunity.com/disability/speech

Carolyn Woods, a speech/language therapist, discussed the components and benefits of the Summer Speech Therapy Program. The program provides individualized therapy to Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools students during the summer break and is supported by Old Salem Sertoma Club and other Sertoma Clubs in the Henry C. Carter District.

Founders of this privately funded preschool discussed the preschool history as well as needs of the school and its students. The purpose of the preschool is to deliver speech development services in collaboration with intense parental involvement in order to mainstream hearing impaired children into regular school settings.

 BACK TO TOP

Sertoma members presented awards to winners of Old Salem Sertoma Club's art competition for area 5th grade students. Themes include: "America: Home of the Brave," "America: Land that I Love," and "Let Freedom Ring."

Members of the R.J. Reynolds High School drama department presented a dramatic performance.

Senator Hamilton Horton, Jr. discussed current legislation (proposed, pending, and passed bills) and responded to questions from constituents.

 BACK TO TOP

Nancy Spaugh, Community Relations Coordinator for the Ronald McDonald House, told us about its services. The House serves families of children under 18 who are being treated at Brenner Children's Hospital/WFU Baptist Medical Center or Forsyth Medical Center and who reside outside of Forsyth County.
www.rmhwinstonsalem.org

Founder Susan Crisp discussed the benefits of therapeutic horseback riding to the development of children with special needs.

 BACK TO TOP

Billy Whitaker, President of Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina, Inc., told us about this organization's employment and training services, which are provided to people with disabilities and other special needs. The Northwest North Carolina facility, which is part of Goodwill Industries International, Inc. has one of the most profitable retail networks worldwide.
www.goodwillnwnc.org

Sandra Pennington, Director of the YMCA Literacy Initiative, told us about this program that matches volunteer tutors with adults who are learning to read.
www.ymca-ws.org/literacy.htm

Roseann L'Esperance, Community Educator-Stormwater Division of the City of Winston-Salem, discussed the significance of the stormwater system to preserving the quality of the city's water resources.
http://www.cityofws.org/StormWater/index.html

The Director of Marketing for PointDx, discussed the commercialization and marketing of a biotech invention.

 BACK TO TOP

Elva Sieg, wife of the late Tom Sieg (a well-known writer for the Winston-Salem Journal), discussed Mr. Sieg’s career in journalism and read excerpts from the book "Celebrating the Underdog." The book is a collection of Mr. Sieg's human-interest columns.

Ron Wachs, Ph.D., a therapist, told us about the services offered by CareNet including counseling for depression, stress, women’s issues, and more.
CareNet

Paula Stump gave a live demonstration of Belly Dancing.

Krista Kiger, who holds a master's degree in nutrition from UNC-Greensboro and works for the Forsyth County Public Health Department, told us about sound nutrition and why fad diets can be unhealthy.
Food & Health.com (recommended by Ms. Kiger)

Erin Weeks of Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Public Health Sciences discussed a grant that she has managed, which involved developing methods for primary care physicians to screen their patients for domestic violence.

Judi Maloy, Yoga Gallery owner and certified yoga instructor led a basic yoga session.
www.yogagallery.net

Keith Turpin, the owner and chief instructor of Karate International-Clemmons, discussed practical techniques for avoiding and handling dangerous situations.
www.kiclemmons.com

 BACK TO TOP