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"... access to, and contact with, the creative and cultural sectors is increasingly fundamental for business success. In recent years, innovative commercial businesses, non-profit institutions and independent artists all have become necessary ingredients in a successful region's innovative 'habitat'." NGA Center for BEST PRACTICES

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Our Mission: To encourage visual and performing arts by providing a forum where diverse audiences can actively participate in cultural experiences. The Civic Center will enhance life experiences of the citizenry and visitors.

Emporia-Greensville

CIVIC   CENTER

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About Us

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In 2000 there was much talk about the county and city demolishing the old school complex on Main Street. The Emporia-Greensville Chamber of Commerce took the lead role in forming a task force to look into the possibility of saving the auditorium.

Petitions were signed and two public meetings were held giving people an opportunity to express their opinions. Also, board members spoke to many clubs and organizations and requested that they fill out a questionaire giving their opinion on the future use of the auditorium.

The task force determined that the community wanted to save the auditorium. It was necessary that a foundation be organized to continue the effort to save the facility. This was done in 2001 and the foundation applied for and received a 501c(3) tax status.

In the years that followed the board of directors continued their efforts to save the auditorium.

Civic Center Foundation Officers

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Mary Woodruff - President
Barbara Ann Harris Slate - Vice-President
Joyce Rae - Secretary
Cathy Jones - Treasurer

Board of Directors

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The Board supports the Campaign Cabinet, and with the Foundation Officers, makes decisions regarding the project.

Class of 2012
Bob Flippen - Agriculture Consultant
Amelia Teel - Retired City Commissioner of the Revenue
Cathy Jones - Secretary, Jeff Robinson & Associates
Tina Autry - Secretary, Grizzard Construction

Class of 2013
Keith Morris - Heating & Air Conditioning Contractor
Phyllis Campbell - Retired Educator
Mary Woodruff - Retired Chamber of Commerce Executive Director
Peggy Hobbs - State Farm Ins. & Financial Consultant
Ruth Tillar - Community Leader
Steve Suessman - Greensville County High School Teacher

Class of 2014
Barbara Ann Harris Slate - Retired Educator
Barbara Anne Slate - Community Volunteer
Ann Thomas - Owner, P-Pillar
Joyce Rae - Artist
Cynthia Batts - Local Business Woman

Honorary Directors - Senator Lucas, Delegate Tyler

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