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MAY 29,1997 AUGUSTA FOCUS
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Swain promoted to associate vice
president of Economic Development
Patrick Blanchard, Chairman
of the Board of the Metro Au
gusta Chamber of Commerce an
nounced May 6 at 10:30 a.m. that
Dianne Swain has been promoted
to associate vice president of Eco
nomic Development.
Ms. Swain has been a vital part
of the Metro Augusta Chamber of
Commerce’s economic develop
ment team for eight years. Annu
ally, she directs the Red Carpet
Tour in Augusta, a Georgia De
partment of Industry, Trade and
Tourism program that brings 30
to 40 highly qualified prospective
businesses to the state in April.
This allows the visiting corpo
rate executives to attrnd the
Masters Golf Tournament.
Mr. Blanchard stated that
“Dianne successfully executes a
quality event that has brought
tangible results to Augusta. Since
1988, the Red Carpet Tour has
been responsible for 80 corporate
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Ms. Dianne Swain
announcements resulting in
$1.62 billion in investment and
16,275 new jobs throughout Geor
gia, with a number of Metro Au
gusta announcements. Kwikset
Corporation, International Fla
vors and Fragrances and H.H.
The Augusta chapter of The
Links, Inc. recently selected Mrs.
Audrey “Bonnie” M. Thomas as
their “unsung heroine.” She will
be honored during the 34th South
ern Area Conference of The Links,
Inc. on Thursday, June 12, 1976,
at the Celebration Dinner in Jack
son, Mississippi.
Link Audrey was nominated for
this award for her unique contri
butions to the Augusta Chapter of
the Links, Inc. through her unself
ish services, talents and gifts be
yond the call of duty. Even though
she does not often receive the rec
ognition she deserves, she contin
ues to serve and represent “The
Glue” that keeps the chapter to
pated in the various programs
won awards in the following ar
eas: Best All Around, Most Im
proved Academically, Honor Roll,
Perfect Attendance and Special
Cutler are among Red Carpet
participants that have located in
Augusta.”
Ms. Swain will continue to pro
vide staff support for the Rich
mond County Development Au
thority. She will be responsible
for economic development focus
on the international market, and
will take full responsibility of the
Quality Council and of the Qual
ity Fest.
As an Army dependent, Ms.
Swain lived in Europe and Asia
until she moved to Augusta,
which gives her a unique per
spective on economic develop
ment and a special interest in
international business.
“With great pride in Dianne’s
accomplishments, we are happy
to give her the opportunity to
represent the community as an
officer of the Metro Augusta
Chamber of Commerce,” added
Mr. Blanchard.
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Link Audrey has been an active
member of the Augusta chapter of
The Links, Inc. for more than 11
years and has served as chair of
several committees and projects.
During the 1995 - 1997 biennium,
she served as program chair and
wasrecentlyinstalled as vice presi
dent for the 1997 - 1999 biennium.
Attending the 34th Southern
Area Conference of The Links, Inc.
in Jackson with Link Audrey will
be her connecting Link Bert; Link
Ann Allen and her connecting Link
William; Link Nancy W. Barnes
and her connecting Link Marion;
Link Jean Blountand Link Carlette
Franklin.
Subjects Awards. This day was a
day of fun and recreation. It was
also a day to pay special recogni
tion to parents, students and the
men of the one hundred.
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Jessica G. Hudson, daughter of Patrick and Karen Hudson
graduated with honors, Thursday, May 29, from Joseph
Lamar Elementary School.
ASU names hall after
two living legends
Family members, lifetime
friends, civic leaders, students
and supporters gathered on the
campus of Augusta State Univer
sity to celebrate the dedication of
Washington Hall in honor of Drs.
Justine and Isaiah Washington.
“It is with great humility, de
light gratitude, and responsibility
that I accept this high honor,” said
Dr. Justine Washington. Dr. Isaiah
Washington added, “Our cups of
happiness overflow. The memory
of this event will lift shadows and
brighten every dark moment.”
Following the remarks from the
honorees, a plaque was unveiled
noting the achievements of the
Washingtons. Dr. William A.
Bloodworth Jr., president of ASU,
said that the university will for
ever be honored by the achieve
ments and character of Drs.
Isaiah and Justine Washington.
Among those attending the
momentous occasion were Dr.
Shirley A.R. Lewis, president of
Paine College; Dr. Charles Larke,
superintendent of Richmond
County schools and Mayor Larry
Sconyers. Former Mayor Charles
DeVaney remarked, “Together
Drs. Justine and Isaiah Wash
ington have changed the face of
Augusta. Together they have
changed many lives. Together,
today, they are honored.”
Washington Hall is the first
building on the ASU campus to
be named for living persons.
WRDW announces
personnel changes
WRDW-TV, Channel 12 an
nounces several personnel changes
for the end of May.
JaQuitta Williams was promoted
to the position of “First at Five” Co-
Anchor. Ms. Williams began her
career at Channel 12 in the pro
duction department. She was pro
moted to assistant producer of the
morning news and later named
producer. Two years ago, sheadded
reporter to her producing role. Ms.
Williams was then named Co-An
chor of the top rated Channel 12
Weekend newscasts before being
named as a 5 p.m. co-anchor.
Karlyn Lothery joins Channel
12 as weekend newscast co-anchor
along with Tom Campbell. Ms.
Lothery has been a general assign
ment reporter and fill-in anchor
for WCSC-TV in Charleston, South
Carolina since August 1995. She
interned with WUSA-TV in Wash
ington D.C. and with CBS’ “Face
the Nation.” She is a 1995 gradu
ate of Georgetown University.
Cashin presents
“Ware’s Folly”
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history lecture
Dr. Edward J. Cashin Jr., noted
historian and author, will present a
lecture on the history of the Gertrude
Herbert Institute’s 1818 home,
“Ware’s Folly,” on Thursday, June
12, at 7 p.m. at the Institute, located
at 506 Telfair Street. The lecture is
free and open to the public.
This lecture is part of the
Institute’s popular series, “Evening
with the Artist” and is scheduled
as one of the Gertrude Herbert
Institute of Art’s 60th Anniversary
Celebration events.
Mr. Cashin, an Augusta native,
received his B.A. from Marist Col
lege, and his M.A. and Ph.D. from
Fordham University. He has been
associated with Augusta State
University since 1969 in the de
partment of History, Political Sci
ence and Philosophy. Mr. Cashin
is widely published and has writ
ten comprehensive books on Au
gusta, Old Springfield Baptist
Church and Colonial Georgia.
For additional information, please
call the Institute at (706) 722-5495.