Eric Aft, "The Rising Challenge of Hunger in Guilford County and Our Region – The Impact on Our Families and Our Economy" (June 25)

Eric Aft, President, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NCThe Rising Challenge of Hunger in Guilford County and Our Region – The Impact on Our Families and Our EconomyWith over 35 years in nonprofit leadership roles, Eric feels privileged to lead Second Harvest Food ......More

Eric Aft, President, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NCThe Rising Challenge of Hunger in Guilford County and Our Region – The Impact on Our Families and Our EconomyWith over 35 years in nonprofit leadership roles, Eric feels privileged to lead Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest North Carolina as its third CEO.  He has been in this role since 2018. During Eric’s tenure at SHFBNWNC, he has focused the organization on integrating immediate response activities with root-cause initiatives. This work has been brought to life by 1) expanding partnerships with schools (primary through college) and area health systems, 2) expanding the organization’s workforce preparation activities beyond its highly successful culinary training to include supply chain management, 3) developing a robust delivered meals program serving over 12,000 meals weekly to children and seniors, 4) establishing the organizations first-ever satellite location in Greensboro, 5) leading the teams response to the COVID-19 pandemic and Hurricane Helene, and 6) completing a $25 million new headquarters building with no debt. He is a graduate of Rhodes College in Memphis and holds a Master’s degree from the University of South Carolina. His wife, Lisa, is a historian and former nonprofit leader and pre-school teacher. She is currently a PhD candidate in History at UNC-Greensboro. Their son, Avery, is a high school teacher and band director and their daughter, Claire, is a clinical mental health counselor working in the Triad region of North Carolina. To Attend Virtually:  The Zoom link was  provided in the newsletter that was published on the Monday before this date. To Attend as a Prospective Member or Guest: Click here for more information.

Terrace at the Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 West Gate City Boulevard, Greensboro, NC, 27403, United States

No Meeting - Happy 4th! (July 2)

No Meeting this Week – Happy 4th!

Ann Flynt (July 9)

Ann Flynt. Guilford Apprenticeship ProgramTo Attend Virtually:  The Zoom link was  provided in the newsletter that was published on the Monday before this date. To Attend as a Prospective Member or Guest: Click here for more information.

Terrace at the Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 West Gate City Boulevard, Greensboro, NC, 27403, United States

Changing of the Guard (July 16)

Changing of the GuardThis is the official thank you and send-off for President Jodi Lorenzo, 2024-25, and the official welcome for President Patrice Hinnant. To Attend Virtually:  The Zoom link was  provided in the newsletter that was published on the Monday before this......More

Changing of the GuardThis is the official thank you and send-off for President Jodi Lorenzo, 2024-25, and the official welcome for President Patrice Hinnant. To Attend Virtually:  The Zoom link was  provided in the newsletter that was published on the Monday before this date. To Attend as a Prospective Member or Guest: Click here for more information.

Terrace at the Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 West Gate City Boulevard, Greensboro, NC, 27403, United States

Club Meeting (July 23)

To Attend Virtually:  The Zoom link was  provided in the newsletter that was published on the Monday before this date. To Attend as a Prospective Member or Guest: Click here for more information.

Terrace at the Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 West Gate City Boulevard, Greensboro, NC, 27403, United States

Club Meeting (July 30)

To Attend Virtually:  The Zoom link was  provided in the newsletter that was published on the Monday before this date. To Attend as a Prospective Member or Guest: Click here for more information.

Terrace at the Greensboro Coliseum, 1921 West Gate City Boulevard, Greensboro, NC, 27403, United States