All-America City Award Finalist

Greensboro is one of 34 cities -- and the only North Carolina All-America City logocity -- to be named a finalist in the 2006 All-America City Award competition, hosted by the National Civic League. The All-America City Award encourages and recognizes civic excellence, honoring the communities in which citizens, government, businesses and nonprofit organizations demonstrate successful resolution of critical community issues. Ten award winners will be announced in Anaheim, California on June 11. 

“We are thrilled that Greensboro has been recognized as a City where civic engagement is alive and well,” says Mayor Keith Holliday.  “We look forward to representing Greensboro on the national stage and whatever the outcome, feel honored to be a competition finalist.” 

Bryan Park Chosen as Publinx Site

The Bryan Park Golf Course, regarded as one of the nation's top public golf courses, has been Bryan Park will host Publinxselected as the site of the 2010 US Amateur Public Links Championship, often called Publinx, by the United States Golf Association. The championship will be played on the Champions Course, the site of the annual Bryan National Collegiate Tournament and the upcoming Women's NCAA Division I East Regional Championship May 11-13. The economic impact of the Publinx is estimated to be more than $1.2 million.

Be Prepared for Spring Storms

Now that spring is here, the possibility increases for thunderstorms, high winds and flooding. Family emergency planning can be the key to surviving an emergency. That’s why it’s important to talk to your family to prepare them for various emergencies. Recognize that in extreme situations, City emergency resources may be limited. Be prepared to care for yourself and your family for at least three days by taking the following steps. 

  • Create a family disaster plan. Include things such as meeting locations for you and your family inside and outside of the house, learning local emergency contact numbers, and determining safe locations in your home.
  • Create a family disaster supply kit. Include enough food and water to sustain you and your family for three days, along with medications, first aid items, diapers, etc.
  • Create a family communications plan. Know the phone numbers to get in touch with every member of your family, create a meeting place, and determine alternate methods to contact each of your family members.

 
Questions or comments about this newsletter should be addressed to: Nancy Lindemeyer, Communications Manager, 373-2105 or email.
Did You Know
The City of Greensboro’s Financial & Administrative Services Department has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association for the 31st consecutive year. Greensboro was the first municipality in North Carolina to qualify for this annual award, presented to governments whose annual financial reports achieve the highest standards.

The City has published a new "Welcome to Greensboro" brochure in Spanish. "Bienvenido a Greensboro" provides information on housing, transportation, education, community resources, and more. To request copies, call the Contact Center at 373-CITY (2489). The brochure information is also available online.

The 16th Annual Law Enforcement 5K Run is Saturday, May 13, beginning at 8:30 am at the Public Safety Training Facility, 1510 N. Church St. Proceeds benefit the Special Olympics. For more information call Kelly Hewlett at 373-2411. Register online.

Celebrate the arrival of spring with the Parisian Promenade, set for Sunday, May 7 from 1-5 pm at the Bicentennial Garden. This free event features painters, fresh-cut flowers, live music, a children's area, and French food demonstrations. For more information, call 373-2199.