N OT E D. GIVING BACK CIMG Residential Mortgage partnered
with The Nature Conservancy to restore longleaf pine habitats in North Carolina. For every mortgage processed by CIMG this year and beyond, a seedling will be planted. “At CIMG, giving back to our local community is an integral part of the company culture,” said Jeremy Salemson, CEO of CIMG. As of April, Weaver Street Market’s four stores raised $16,000 for two Asian American Pacific Islander organizations in the area: North Carolina Asian Americans Together and Asian Focus’ Project Unity.
WHAT AN HONOR McDougle Elementary School fourth grader Katarina Rosario-Soto placed first
in the North Carolina PTA Reflections Arts Program competition in the intermediate category for her dance choreography. Katarina has previously received recognition for her choreography as a first grader and now moves on to the national level with those winners announced at the beginning of May.
WHAT WE’VE HEARD AROUND TOWN … Compiled by Chiara Evans
In her current role on the Girl Scout Gold Committee, she focuses on supporting older girls striving to earn their highest awards. As a philanthropist, Barbara has dedicated her time to a variety of causes and served as PTA president at both McDougle Elementary School and Frank Porter Graham Elementary School. Jackie Thompson, a Girl Scout volunteer
of more than 15 years, also received the GSUSA Thanks Badge in April. She serves in a leadership capacity as the service unit manager for southern Orange County, providing support and guidance to volunteer troop leaders. She has been an area delegate for several years and helps coordinate the local troop mentor and community partner program in Orange County. In March for Girl Scout Week, she facilitated a local proclamation, which was read by Carrboro Mayor Lydia Lavelle and received on behalf of Orange County Girl Scouts by Daisy Dozen Elite Troop 1402. Outside of Girl Scouts, Jackie works for the Town of Chapel Hill as the human services coordinator for the Housing and Community department. Annette Moore was the third local recipient
In April, Barbara Putney received the GSUSA Thanks Badge, one of the highest awards adult Girl Scout volunteers can achieve. Barbara has been with Girl Scouts for more than 25 years. 14
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of the GSUSA Thanks Badge in April. She is a member of the board of directors for Girl Scouts – North Carolina Coastal Pines and has served Girl Scouts for more than 15 years on
the board and executive committee. Annette is an advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion and is instrumental to the Girl Scouts’ commitment and work on equity and belonging. Annette is the director of the Orange County Department of Human Rights & Relations and the senior staff attorney for
the county. Outside of Girl Scouts, Annette’s volunteer experience also includes having previously served as president of National Association of Human Rights Workers, president of the North Carolina Chapter of NAHRW and chair of the Dispute Settlement Center. East Chapel Hill High School senior Ryan Lewis committed
to Evangel University, becoming the first person eligible for the Special Olympics to play National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics men’s basketball. As a child, Ryan dealt with a traumatic brain injury that resulted in intellectual and physical disabilities. Ryan’s dedication to his adolescent dream of becoming a basketball player led him to receive invitations from multiple elite basketball camps. On March 20, Ryan’s achievements were celebrated during his signing at Sheraton Imperial Hotel Raleigh-Durham, with guests such as Phillips Middle School’s Sammy “Coach R” Rape in attendance. Kathryn Peters,
executive director of UNC Center for Information, Technology and Public Life competed on two
episodes of “Jeopardy!” in March, taking home a total of $20,000.