DAYS OF CARING OPENING CEREMONY Friday September 14, 2007 8:30am - 9:00am Wayne County Courthouse Steps PURPOSE: United Way of Wayne County and Volunteer Wayne/RSVP are partnering once again for the 2007 Days of Caring. This hands-on opportunity to make a difference in our community is being held September 14-22, 2007. We ask that everyone across Wayne County put their own cares on hold for part of one day to improve the lives of others in our community. Join us for the kickoff event, an uplifting send off for the volunteers on September 14 at 8:30 in front of the Court House facing Walnut Street. For Volunteer Opportunities http://www.volunteersolutions.org/uwwc/volunteer/ PROGRAM AGENDA: Pre-Entertainment Center Stage Theatre Encore Performers John Stutts, Outreach Director Opening Remarks Jimmie Ford 2007 United Way Campaign Chair Invocation Apostle Dennis Jacobs Christ Centered Church Posting of Colors Goldsboro Fire Department Honor Guard Pledge of Allegiance Joe Gurley Days of Caring Chairperson National Anthem Bobby Boyd Center Stage Theatre Encore Performers City Resolution Mayor Al King City of Goldsboro County Resolution John M. Bell Wayne County Commissioner Chair Speaker Introduction Barbara Stiles Director of Volunteer Wayne Featured Speaker Emily Peacock North Carolina 20 Medallion Award Winners 2006 Wayne County Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Closing Remarks Sherry Archibald Habitat for Humanity Benediction Major Andrew Wiley Salvation Army Retrieval of Colors Goldsboro Fire Department Honor Guard ______________________________ THANK YOU CEREMONY SPONSORS: Wayne County Government Location, Tables & Chairs & Resolution City of Goldsboro Honor Guard & Resolution American Red Cross Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) & Coffee Krispy Kreme Donuts Christ Centered Church Sound System Goldsboro Jaycees Coordination & Tent Center Stage Theatre Encore Performers Entertainment Days of Caring Committee Vounteer Wayne / RSVP United Way of Wayne County