VCIC honorees reflect region’s character
On May 26, the Lynchburg Chapter of the Virginia Center for Inclusive Communities (VCIC) held its 43rd annual Humanitarian Awards Dinner at Lynchburg College. The impressive list of honorees for 2010 included Fred and Dolores (Dodie) Fauber, Ken Garren, Hermina Hendricks, Jim Mundy and Jim Taylor.
The VCIC conducts programs that promote understanding and respect on all issues of diversity, for all age groups, all across Virginia. It should be noted this fine organization was founded 75 years ago on the campus of Lynchburg College.
Despite the challenging economy, this year’s event in Lynchburg was the most successful and well attended in the organization’s history. We had a record turnout, which will allow VCIC to expand the reach of its numerous programs throughout our community.
It is a great tribute to the character of our community that the support of the Humanitarian Awards Dinner was so strong. The support by both the business community and committed individuals was quite simply awesome.
As the chairman for this year’s Humanitarian Awards Dinner numerous people have asked me, “How did you get such a large turnout during such challenging economic times?”
My answer is quite simple: We had a great slate of honorees whose impact on our community and its citizens is immeasurable. We had a dinner committee dedicated to making this event a success. And we live in a community where business leaders, as well as numerous private citizens, understand the “return on investment” received from supporting the work and programs of such a worthwhile organization.
As someone who moved to this area eight years ago, I must say it’s seeing a community come together for such an event that makes me proud to call the greater Lynchburg community “home.”
BOB LEVEQUE
Vice president of manufacturing
RR Donnelley
2010 VCIC Humanitarian Awards
Dinner chairman
Fraud is fraud
Thank God Virginia has, in Ken Cuccinelli, an attorney general with the courage and conviction to stand up for the taxpayers of the commonwealth. (The News & Advance, May 30, “Cuccinelli, UVa and academic freedom”)
Nobody has free rein to spend our hard-earned tax dollars with no questions asked, including academics.
Legally and ethically, anybody receiving government money must be held accountable to the people for every penny.
If fraud or other wrong-doing is discovered, the perpetrator should be punished to the full extent of the law, just like any other white-collar criminal.
A university paycheck isn’t a “Get Out of Jail Free” card.
Enough already with the government gravy-train boondoggles. Give ’em hell, Ken!
THEODORE B. HANNON
Lynchburg
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