Civic & Community Related Activities

Community Service

Schiele Museum of Natural History
Volunteer 1998–2004, Co-Chair Schiele Society 2004
Program Coordinator
Reading for Success program/Gaston County Literacy Council WA Bess Elementary volunteer reading tutor program 1996–1997
Program Coordinator
Gaston Rotary/Reading Tutor Program Volunteer reading tutor program 1997–1998
Tutor/Mentor/Parent Volunteer
Robinson Elementary, WA Bess Elementary, Grier Middle School, Ashbrook High School, Forestview High School, Gaston Day School, Piedmont Community Charter School 1995–2008
Gaston County Concerned Bikers Association
Member Legislative Committee 2008–Current
Gaston County Republican Women
President 2001, Vice President 1998–2000, Fundraising Chair 2004–Current, Nominating Committee 2003, Literacy Committee Chair 1998–2000, NC Federation of Republican Women Area Representative 2000–2006, Fundraising Committee 2002–2003

Board Service

Gaston County Museum of Art and History
Board of Trustees 2002–2005, Chair Board Development/Governance Committee 2002–2005, Board Secretary 2004–2005, Public Presentation Committee 2002–2003, Fundraising Committee 2002–2003
Piedmont Community Charter School, Gastonia NC
Vice-Chair 2004–2005, Chair Middle/High School during application process 2004–2005, Chair Governance Committee 2004–2006
Gaston Dance Theatre
Board member 2006–2007, Board Advisor Current
Gaston County Board of Realtors
Legislative Committee 2006–June 2007