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"... access to, and contact with, the creative and cultural sectors is increasingly fundamental for business success. In recent years, innovative commercial businesses, non-profit institutions and independent artists all have become necessary ingredients in a successful region's innovative 'habitat'." NGA Center for BEST PRACTICES

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Our Mission: To encourage visual and performing arts by providing a forum where diverse audiences can actively participate in cultural experiences. The Civic Center will enhance life experiences of the citizenry and visitors.

Emporia-Greensville

CIVIC   CENTER

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About Us

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In 2000 there was much talk about the county and city demolishing the old school complex on Main Street. The Emporia-Greensville Chamber of Commerce took the lead role in forming a task force to look into the possibility of saving the auditorium.

Petitions were signed and two public meetings were held giving people an opportunity to express their opinions. Also, board members spoke to many clubs and organizations and requested that they fill out a questionaire giving their opinion on the future use of the auditorium.

The task force determined that the community wanted to save the auditorium. It was necessary that a foundation be organized to continue the effort to save the facility. This was done in 2001 and the foundation applied for and received a 501c(3) tax status.

In the years that followed the board of directors continued their efforts to save the auditorium.

Civic Center Foundation Officers

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Mary Woodruff - President
Peggy Hobbs - Vice-President
Joyce Rae - Secretary
Jim Saunders - Treasurer

Campaign Cabinet Members

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The purpose of the Campaign Cabinet is to secure funding for the project.

Mary Woodruff - Co-Chair
Bob Flippen - Co-Chair and County Liaison
Barbara Ann Slate - Assistant Co-Chair
Jim Saunders - City Council Liaison
Joyce Rae - Web Designer

Board of Directors

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The Board supports the Campaign Cabinet, and with the Foundation Officers, makes decisions regarding the project.

Tina Autry - Secretary, Grizzard Construction
Cynthia Batts - Local Business Woman
Phyllis Campbell - Retired Educator
Bob Flippen - Agriculture Consultant
Peggy Hobbs - State Farm Ins. & Financial Consultant
Cathy Jones - Secretary, Jeff Robinson & Associates
Keith Morris - Heating & Air Conditioning Contractor
Barbara Slate - Community Volunteer
Bill Poarch - Retired Navy Pilot
Elizabeth Grizzard Poarch - Retired Educator
Joyce Rae - Web Developer
Jim Saunders - Emporia City Council & Gateway Bank Mgr
Barbara Ann Slate - Retired Educator
Tom Spivey - Artist & Musician
Steve Suessman - Greensville County High School Teacher
Amelia Teel - Retired City Commissioner of the Revenue
Ann Thomas - Owner, P-Pillar
Ruth Tillar - Community Leader
Mary Woodruff - Retired Chamber of Commerce Executive Director

Honorary Directors - Senator Lucas, Delegate Tyler, Margie Epps, Merle Vassar

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