WCS District STEM Coordinator Christine Mitchell uses the STEM Mobile Cart kits, purchased with Rotary grant funds, to work with 8th grade students at Speight Middle School. They are working collaboratively to build a working hydraulic arm. They will also design and build an end piece that will help them pick up different materials. They will test their designs and arms, redesign to make improvements, test again and compare results. The purpose of our Innovation Cart is to expose middle school students to hands-on, engaging STEM activities that allow them to build upon skills needed for the real world.
Rev. Bruce Stanley joined Methodist Home for Children as President/CEO in 2006. He serves on the Governor’s Crime Commission as chair of the Juvenile Justice Planning Committee and member of the Special Committee on School Safety.
Before joining MHC, Stanley was pastor at six North Carolina churches, serving most recently as senior pastor for Millbrook United Methodist Church in Raleigh. He served also as field education director for Duke Divinity School, responsible for developing leaders for the local and global church and communities. Stanley was ordained in the United Presbyterian Church USA in 1982 and transferred to the United Methodist Church in 1985. He spent several years as associate director for the N.C. Conference Council of Ministries for Mission and Evangelism.
Stanley is a native of West Virginia. He holds a Master of Divinity from Harvard and a Bachelor of Arts, Magna Cum Laude, from West Virginia University.
Everett Speight saw that there were people throughout Wilson County who needed help. Even when operating his food truck in various areas, people would come up to him and ask for food. He realized that some may not have access to a kitchen or ways to cook food, so preparing the food for the community may be helpful. So with the support of his family and friends, a plan began to feed the homeless and less fortunate individuals of Wilson, and to provide prayer and spiritual guidance as well. With the support of the Wilson Commerce Foundation, it has evolved into something bigger than he could ever imagine- providing hot meals to anyone who desires a plate of food, as well as prayer and support.
The Waymakers of North Carolina’s mission statement is ‘Feeding Wilson One Plate at a Time”. Anyone who participates in helping us reach our goal is a ‘waymaker’- helping to make a way for others.
Ryan W. Simons is the President of the Chamber. As chief executive officer, he directs the Chamber’s program of work and reports to the Executive Committee. Ryan also serves as a primary spokesman for the Chamber, communicating its mission, vision, and values to a number of stakeholder groups.
Rodger Lentz, AICP, is Chief Planning and Development Officer for the City of Wilson. His areas of responsibility include Planning, Community Development, Land Development, Code Enforcement, Inspections, GIS, and Downtown Development. Rodger serves on the Board of Directors for the 44,000-member American Planning Association and is the former North Carolina chapter president.
Ron Hunt is Assistant County Manager for Wilson County, a position he has held since 2014. Prior to that, Ron served as the Communications/Strategic Development Manager for Wilson County Department of Social Services. Ron has worked closely with the Wilson County Health Department on communications and response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kimberly awarded money to our grant recipients today!
Robin was named the WEP Executive Director in 2017. She is a former board member and President of WEP. She works with board members, business partners, community members and Wilson County Public Schools to create opportunities for students and teachers to learn about careers. She also partners with WCS to promote and foster an environment that encourages, recognizes and supports teachers.
Robin was the former WilMed Healthcare Foundation Manager and she is President/Owner of RPW Consulting, LLC.
She holds a BS in Business Administration with minors in Marketing and Communications from Atlantic Christian College, now Barton College.
She is married to Kent Williams and they have 2 daughters Austin (25) and Sydney (23) and a rescue dog Cooper (4).
Awarded Rotary Foundation Major Donor on 10.25.21 at Wilson Rotary Meeting.
I have had the privilege of serving the Wilson Family YMCA since 2004. Everyday I witness the “Y” strengthening our community and transforming lives. At the “Y” we want to intentially foster a intestinally foster a cause centered culture and invest in all people. My education at UNCW and Union Theological Seminary helped prepare me to be part of the nations leading charity.
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