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ORANGE COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION " _'
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FALI 2016 GRANT AGREEMENT
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THIS AGREEMENT, entered into this 17 day of January, 2017, by and between Orange County
("County"), by and through the Orange County Arts Commission ("Arts Commission") and
Ephesus Elementary School PTA("Grant Recipient").
WHEREAS, the Arts Commission is a countywide arts agency that ensures the growth of
local arts experiences by providing funding and support for diverse high quality programs and
projects.
WHEREAS, the Arts Commission administers the Spring and Fall Arts Grants Program
to provide economic opportunities to Orange County artists and non-profit organizations
coordinating arts projects benefiting the citizens of Orange County.
WHEREAS, the Spring Arts Grants Program is supported by Arts Commission with
funds from the Grassroots Program of the North Carolina Arts Council, an agency of the
Department of Cultural Resources and the National Endowment for the Arts.
WHEREAS, the Grant Recipient was selected by the Arts Commission to receive the
Spring Arts Grant through the procedures duly adopted by the Arts Commission; and
WHEREAS, both parties wish to promote and maintain the integrity and clarity of the
Grant Recipient's ideas and statements and delineate the Grant Recipient's obligations to the
County;
NOW, THEREFORE, the County and the Grant Recipient, for the consideration and
under the conditions hereinafter set forth, agree as follows:
1. Approved Grant Project. Grant funds are provided under this Agreement for the project
("Project") described in the Grant Recipient's Grant Application, attached hereto and
incorporated herein as Exhibit A.
2. Grant Award. Grant funds in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars ($ 1000.00)
have been awarded by the Arts Commission to the Grant Recipient for the approved
Project. These funds must be matched at least dollar-for-dollar with cash from the Grant
Recipient's funds not derived from either Orange County appropriations or the North
Carolina Arts Council.
3. Contingency. This grant is contingent on North Carolina Arts Council Grassroots
Program funding to the Arts Commission. Final decisions on Grassroots Program funds
to the North Carolina Arts Council are subject to approval by the North Carolina General
Assembly.
4. Responsibilities of the Grant Recipient
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A. Implementation. The Project implementation shall take place between January 1,
2017 and December 31, 2017. The Project shall be implemented in the manner
described in Exhibit A. Time is of the essence in the implementation of the
Project.
B. Modifications to project. Grant Recipient shall present major changes to the
original proposal, including but not limited to changes in design, implementation
schedule and increase in Project budget by more than 10%, in writing to the Arts
Commission for approval. Arts Commission shall approve or disapprove Grant
Recipient's request for modifications within seven (7) days of receipt thereof
Consent to project modifications shall not be unreasonably withheld. Arts
Commission's decisions shall be in writing. In the event the Arts Commission
fails to approve or disapprove the requested modifications within the time stated
herein, the modifications shall be deemed approved.
C. Non—assignment. The grant cannot be assigned or transferred to a different project
or artist without prior written approval of the Arts Commission.
D. Records. Grant Recipient must maintain records and other evidence pertaining
to costs incurred and revenues acquired during the Project implementation. Grant
Recipient shall maintain financial records pertaining to the Project for three (3)
years from the date of this Agreement, in case of audit.
E. Use of Funds. Grant Recipient shall not use the grant funds to repay outstanding
taxes or other debts of any nature. The grants shall be utilized solely for the
purpose of implementing the Project and Project related expenses.
F. Final Report. Grant Recipient shall submit to the Arts Commission a Final Report
on January 12, 2018. The Final Report shall be in the format required by the
North Carolina Arts Council. Failure to submit the Final Report or late
submission of the Final Report, for any reason, shall be grounds for denial and/or
cancellation of grant funds for the Project and future grant proposals.
5. Responsibilities of the Arts Commission
A. Payment. The Arts Commission shall release the grant funds in the amount of
$1000.00 to the Grant Recipient.
6. Publicity
A. Acknowledgement. Credit must be given to the Orange County Arts
Commission and/or the North Carolina Arts Council using the proper logo(s)
and credit line in brochures, news releases, programs, and all other printed and
online publications. Copies of such printed materials must accompany the
evaluation report. Official Orange County Arts Commission and North Carolina
Arts Council logos may be downloaded at www.artsorange.org/grantee-resources
and may not be altered in any way. When no printed information is used, verbal
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credit shall be given. In addition, all print and promotional material must include
the following credit line and logo(s) (check all that apply):
i. County Funds Only. Orange County Arts Commission logo required.
Credit line: "This program is supported by the Orange County Arts
Commission. "
ii. X North Carolina Arts Council Funding. The Orange County Arts
Commission and the North Carolina Arts Council logos are required. Credit
line: "This program is supported by the Orange County Arts Commission
through the N.C. Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and
Cultural Resources. "
B. The Grant Recipient must enter all events, exhibits and performances open to the
public and related to this grant award on the ExploreChapelHillARTS.com
website and display Orange County Arts Commission publicity materials
(postcards, brochures, etc.) prominently and consistently at their venue or
performance space. In addition, the Grant Recipient must add a link to the
www.artsorange.org (Orange County Arts Commission logo preferred) to their
main webpage.
7. Indemnity. The Grant Recipient agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the County, the
Arts Commission and the North Carolina Arts Council and their officers and employees
from any and all claims or actual injury, damage or loss to a person, or real or personal
property that results from or is in any way connected to the use of the grant funds.
8. Independent Contractor. The Grant Recipient is an independent contractor and not an
employee, agent or other representative of the County and/or the Arts Commission.
Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be construed to create the relationship of
principal and agent, or employer and employee, between Grant Recipient and Arts
Commission or Orange County Government. Grant Recipient understands and agrees
that he/she is not authorized to incur any expenses or any liability whatsoever on behalf
of the County or the Arts Commission and has no authority, expressed or implied, to
obligate or make representations on behalf of the County or the Arts Commission. In
addition, Grant Recipient agrees to maintain his or her own worker's compensation
insurance for himself/herself and his or her employees for the duration of the art work's
installation.
9. Termination
A. In the event of any of the circumstances set forth below (hereinafter referred to as
"default"), the Arts Commission may immediately terminate this Agreement:
(i) Any fraudulent representation in any verification required to obtain
payment under this Agreement or other dishonesty on a material matter
relating to the performance of services under this Agreement.
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(ii) Nonperformance, incomplete service or performance, or failure to
satisfactorily perform any part of the Project or to comply with any
provision of this Agreement, as determined by the Arts Commission in its
sole discretion.
(iii) Failure to adhere to the terms of applicable county, state or federal laws,
regulations, or stated public policy.
B. In the event of default by the Grant Recipient, the Arts Commission has the
discretion to elect to terminate this Agreement, in whole or in part and/or require
the Grant Recipient to repay the grant funds within seven (7) from written notice
of default or allow the grant recipient the opportunity to cure the default. This
clause shall not be interpreted to limit the County's or the Arts Commission's
remedies in law or in equity.
10. Miscellaneous.
A. Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the attachments contain the final and
entire understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter of this
Agreement. All modifications and amendments to this Agreement shall be in
writing. This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties, their heirs, successors
and assigns.
B. Governing Law. Both parties agree that this Agreement shall be governed by the
laws of the State of North Carolina. Provider shall at all times remain in
compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations
including but not limited to all state and federal anti-discrimination laws, policies,
rules, and regulations and the Orange County Anti-Discrimination Policy. Any
violation of this requirement is a breach of this Agreement and County may
immediately terminate this Agreement without further obligation on the part of
the County. This paragraph is not intended to limit and does not limit the
definition of breach to discrimination. By executing this Agreement Provider
affirms that Provider is and shall remain in compliance with Article 2 of Chapter
64 of the North Carolina General Statutes. By executing this Agreement Provider
certifies that Provider has not been identified, and has not utilized the services of
any agent or subcontractor, on the list created by the State Treasurer pursuant to
G.S. 147-86.58.
C. Entire Agreement and Signatures. The parties have read this Agreement and agree
to be bound by all of its terms, and further agree that it constitutes the complete
and exclusive statement of the Agreement between the parties unless and until
modified in writing and signed by the parties. This Agreement together with any
amendments or modifications may be executed electronically. All electronic
signatures affixed hereto evidence the intent of the Parties to comply with Article
1 1A and Article 40 of North Carolina General Statute Chapter 66.
[SIGNATURE PAGE TO FOLLOW]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Orange County and the Grant Recipient have signed this Grant
Agreement, effective on the last date this Agreement is signed by both parties as indicated by the
dates set forth under signatures below.
For and on behalf of the Grant Recipient
DocuSigned by:
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PB'' p-Klosty,President Date
For and on behalf of Orange County Government
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nileklammersley, County Manager Date
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ORANGE COUNTY ARTS
ARTS IN EDUCATION GRANT
COMMISSION APPLICATION FORM
1. APPLICANT INFORMATION
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3. GRANT REQUEST SUMMARY
Arts Program Grant Request $ 1000 , O 0 Total Cash Match $ 1000. 00
Total Organizational Budget Past Year S 3 5C2, 00 r
(Including PTSA/Cultural Current Year 4( 1) -i- O2
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4. NARRATIVE Peek '�a� Sk��-+-b b� Ge.e,n .
Write a description (no more than three pages,single spaced)that describes the following under
separate subheadings:
• School profile—a brief overview of population and services.
• School's arts programs—a brief list.
• Proposed uses of grant funds—description, including location, date, artists involved. Include
information concerning whether you have undertaken similar activities in the past. Include
approximate number of audience per program;geography of audience; mix of race, ethnicity,
age, and gender. Discuss how arts program will be integrated into the curriculum.
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5. APPLICATION CHECKLIST (in this order;do not staple, bind, or put into individual folders)
One copy:1 sided,8 1/2"x 11", white paper
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[3vApplication Form, including signatures
L Narrative
Ely Budget Sheet
113/Itemized Budget(if necessary)
L Resumes of key artists and administrators involved in grant funded program(s)
123- Organizational Budget for current AND past two fiscal years
E1' Artist contact list, including names,address, phone numbers, and email(if applicable) of all
artists involved in grant funded activities
E'Staff roster of all school art&music teachers with position title(s).
f Board contact list, including names, address, phone numbers,and email (if applicable)of
organization's board of directors
O Copy of IRS Tax Exemption Letter, if private school
E3 Sample programs, press,or other materials from this or similar past programs
❑ Sample work by artist(labeled with artists' name,title of work, date of work) produced in the (;
last three years:
o Visual artists: CD, DVD,or high resolution photographs(5-10 images). Clearly label each
piece with dimensions and media and indicate top of image
o Dance or theater artist: CD or DVD,or link to high-quality online video (3-5 minutes)
o Music and spoken word: CD, MP3 or link to high-quality online video(3-5 minutes)
o Literary arts: Manuscript(10-15 pages)submitted by.pdf or hard copy
6. SIGNATURES
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4 Narrative
Ephesus Elementary School Profile
Ephesus Elementary School is one of eleven public elementary schools in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro
City School District. It serves approximately 407 students in grades K-5 as well as two pre-K/
Head Start classrooms. The demographics of the school population are as follows.
• Approximately 0.5% of students self-identify as Native American.
• Approximately 23% of students self-identify as African American.
• Approximately 13% of students self-identify as Latino.
• Approximately 14% of students self-identify as Asian.
• Approximately 5.5% of students self-identify as Multiracial and Other Race.
• 26.53% of the student population qualifies for free or reduced lunch.
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• 11% of students use English as a second language.
• 11% of school population is identified as Exceptional Children including two self-contained
classrooms of five children in each classroom.
Ephesus Elementary School Arts Programs
Ephesus Elementary School provides weekly instruction in art, music, and PE, to all students in
grades K-5. Additionally, students in grades 1-5 study French two times per week for 20 minutes
per classroom session.
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The Ephesus PTA annually organizes several arts enrichment programs to further benefit students
at the school. These include the following.
1. All students are invited to participate in the PTA Reflections Art Program each fall, and art
materials are provided on demand for students enrolled in the Afterschool Program at the
school who wish to participate.
2. The PTA sponsors an annual International Festival to increase students' exposure to other
cultures, languages and geography.
3. The PTA contracts with The ArtsCenter (Carrboro) Arts in Schools program, and sponsors
two to three cultural assemblies for all students throughout the school year.
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4. The PTA sponsors a HipHop Dance Instructor to work with the 5 th grade students to
produce a videotaped 5th grade dance that is presented to families in video form during
the 5th grade graduation ceremony at the end of each year.
Additionally in the 2016-2017 school year, the PTA has contracted with Poet Jaki Shelton Green <<
to be a Resident Artist at the school. (see below: Proposed uses of grant funds)
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Proposed Uses of Grant Funds
Ephesus Elementary School PTA is requesting Grant Funds to help pay the artist fees for the
2016-17 Resident Artist, Poet Jaki Shelton Green. Although the PTA has already budgeted and
committed the funds needed to complete the Resident Artist program this year, Fall 2016
fundraising efforts fell short of their expected goal (approximately $26,000 raised rather than the
$30,000 anticipated). As a result, the PTA is seeking additional support for the Resident Artist
fees in order to continue other needed programming.
The Resident Artist program is new to Ephesus this year and is aimed at enriching the language
arts curriculum while providing all students with the opportunity to interact with and learn from a
successful working artist. During 2016-17 school year, Ms. Green is conducting a series of four
visits to each classroom in the school. Ms. Green began the school year with visits to the 5th
grade classrooms and is working in turn with the younger grades as the school year progresses.
Each classroom visit is approximately 45 minutes in duration, with two goals: (1) to deeply engage
students in working to understand and write poetry, and (2) to produce a poem for publication in
the A Year of Poetry e-book that will contain poems created by all children at the school.
In addition to classroom work, each series of four grade-level visits concludes with a "Peace
Table" dinner to celebrate the poetry created during that grade's sessions with Ms. Green. The
families of all students in that grade are invited to a potluck dinner where student work is on
display, and Ms. Green attends. These Peace Table dinners are carefully planned to engage
families in community discussions around issues of values and identity, and families who attend
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are asked to encourage their children to lead conversations on some of the issues they have
addressed in their poetry (identity, personal experience, conflict, common ground, feelings, and
race and current events in the upper grades).
Ms. Green's classroom visits last for approximately 45 minutes (longer for the upper grades and
less for the lower grades, as attention spans allow). They are scheduled during the school day at
a time chosen by the classroom teachers. The visits occur once per week for a series of four
consecutive weeks. Classroom teachers remain in their classrooms to observe, to participate, to
reinforce appropriate classroom behavior, and to further integrate the experience into the
curriculum.
The schedule of visits is as follows.
September — 5th Grade (9/9, 9/16, 9/23, 9/29 — Peace Table dinner on 10/12)
October — 4th Grade (10/21, 10/27, 11/3, 11/10 — Peace Table dinner on 11/30)
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November/December — 3rd Grade (12/2, 12/9, 12/16, 12/19 — Peace Table dinner on 1/10)
January — 2nd Grade (dates TBD)
February — 1st Grade (dates TBD)
March - Kindergarten (dates TBD)
The year's work will culminate in an e-book, A Year of Poetry to be made available to all students
and containing a poem by each student at the school. Further, project evaluations are planned
to determine whether this kind of Artist Residency will be implemented in future years. Teachers
will be asked to take a survey at the end of the school year to help assess whether there were
additional curriculum benefits as a result of the students' work with the Resident Artist. And,
parents will be asked to respond about their children's experiences.
It is worth noting that although there is no requirement for classroom teachers to assume
additional work in poetry, several teachers at the school have elected to incorporate other poetry
writing assignments into classroom work. Further, all teachers have chosen to attend their grades'
Peace Table Dinners, indicating that they recognize the value in this reflective, community
building event.
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ARTS IN EDUCATION GRANT
ORANGE COUNTY ARTS BUDGET SHEET
COMMISSION
FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Please provide a projected budget for your proposed project utilizing the format below.
PROJECT EXPENSES
Grant Amount + Applicant = Total Expense
• Requested Cash Match
A Personnel
Administrative staff
Artistic staff
Technical/Production staff
B Outside Fees and Services
Artistic contracts /O0O,O 0 7seli TQ 7:6-67061,
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Other contracts:
C Space Rental
D Travel
E Marketing
F Remaining Project Expenses
G Total Cash Expenses
PROJECT INCOME Cash Income
A Admissions
B Contracted Services Revenue
C Other Revenue(specify)
D Private Support
Corporate support
Foundation support
Other private support
E Government Support
Federal
State/regional(not including this request)
Local (not including this request)
F Applicant Cash `7&0 .OD
G Grant Amount Requested in this application /0 00,-(70
H Total Cash Income 7'6 0 oo
(must equal Total Cash Expenses,Item G above)
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Resumes of Key artists and administrators involved in grant funded program
Jaki Shelton Green
Jaki Shelton Green is a writer and poet, a North Carolina native whose publications include Dead
on Arrival, Dead on Arrival and New Poems, Masks, Conjure Blues, singing a tree into dance,
breath of the song, Blue Opal(a play), and Feeding the Light Her work has appeared in
publications such as The Crucible, Obsidian, Essence Magazine, Callaloo, and Black Gold:An
Anthology of Black Poetry, among many others. In 2014 the North Carolina native was inducted
into the state's Literary Hall of Fame and was nominated for a Pushcart Prize; in 2009 she served
as the North Carolina Piedmont Laureate. Among other honors, she was named the 2016 Lenoir-
Rhyne University Writer-in-Residence and received a 2007 Sam Ragan Award for Contributions to
the Fine Arts of North Carolina and a 2003 North Carolina Award (literature), the state's highest
civilian honor for significant contributions to the state and nation in fine art, literature, public
service, and science. Green has taught poetry and facilitated creative writing classes at public
libraries, universities and community colleges, public/private schools, and literary organizations. As
a creativity coach, Green facilitates workshops and trainings in the United States and abroad, and
as a community arts advocate, creates and facilitates programs that serve diverse audiences and
populations. Additionally, she judges poetry for schools, anthologies, and prizes such as the
Lucille Clifton Poetry Award. Green is the owner of SistaWR/TE, which provides retreats and travel
excursions for women writers.
Organizational Budgets from 2015-16, 2016-17, Projected 2017-18
Please see attached.
Artist contact list
Jaki Shelton Green
226 S. Eleventh Street, Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 219-0063
Wildwoman46 @hotmail.com
Ephesus Elementary School Staff Roster of Arts Educators
Hannah Murphy, Art Teacher
Patty Penrose-Cashman, Music Teacher
Shawna Catlett, French Teacher
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2016/2017 Proposed PTA Budget
Presented 9/23/2016
2015-2016 Approved Draft
Budget 2016-2017 Budget 2017-2018 Budget
Cash Balance Forward 22,775.04 10,058.04
Income
Administration
Donations 1.00 100.00 100.00
Fundraiser Income-Administration 0.00 0.00 0.00
Interest Income 300.00 200.00 200.00
Matching Corporate Gifts 1.00 1,000.00 1,000.00
Other Income 0.00 1,000.00 1,000.00
PTA Thrift Shop Allocation 0.00 2,500.00 2,500.00
Fundraisers
Box Tops,Harris Teeter,Target,etc. 2,500.00 4,000.00 3,500.00
Parents'Bowling Night 1.00 100.00 100.00
Spirit Nights 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,300.00
Spirit Wear Sold 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 -
Walk for Education-Carnival 100.00 100.00 0.00
Walk for Education-PSF 25,000.00 25,000.00 0.00
Ephesus Fundraiser-TED 0.00 0.00 25,000.00
Subtotal,Income' 29,903.00) 36,000.001 35,700.00
Expenses
Administration
Bank Charges 12.00 12.00 12.00
CHCCS PTA Council Dues 75.00 50.00 50.00
Insurance 400.00 425.00 425.00
Officers'Discretionary Fund 250.00 250.00 250.00
PayPal Fees 10.00 0.00 0.00
Prior Year Grants 10,500.00 0.00 0.00
PTA Dinner&Sitter Services for Evening Meeting 600.00 600.00 600.00
PTAEZ Subscription 150.00 150.00 150.00
Supplies 300.00 300.00 300.00
Translation Services 100.00 100.00 100.00
Fundraisers
Box Tops,Harris Teeter,Target,etc. 120.00 150.00 150.00
Parents Bowling Night 0.00 280.00 280.00
Spirit Wear 800.00 800.00 800.00
Walk for Education 500.00 500.00 500.00
Programs
After School Clubs 3,500.00 3,500.00 3,500.00
Artist in Residence 0.00 6,000.00 0.00
Assemblies 3,000.00, 4,000.00 4,000.00
Black History Month 250.00 250.00 250.00 .%
Celebration Bingo Night 200.00 200.00 200.00 i.
Classroom Libraries 2,500.00, 2,500.00 2,408.00
Fall or Spring Event 10.00 0.00 0.00
Family Fitness Night 10.00 50.00 50.00
Girls On The Run 600.00 600.00 550.00
International Festival 500.00 600.00 600.00
Math Olympiads 200.00 100.00 100.00
Movie Nights 150.00 200.00 100.00
Parent Appreciation Night 200.00 250.00 225.00
PBIS 500.00 500.00 500.00 rI
Popsical Social(Meet the Teacher) 150.00 150.00 150.00
Principal Discretionary Fund 1,500.00 1,500.00 1,500.00 I.
Prior Year Teacher Discretionary Adjustment 0.00 0.00 0.00
Professional Development 1,600.00 0.00 0.00
PTA Workshops 1,000.00 600.00 300.00
Read-a-Thon 250.00 300.00 250.00
Reflections 200.00 200.00 200.00 I
School Social Worker 4,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 k
STEAM Night 250.00 300.00 300.00
Special Projects 0.00 0.00 0.00 F.
Staff Appreciation Week 1,250.00 1,000.00 1,000.00
Student Directory 100.00 100.00 50.00
Teacher Discretionary Fund 8,625.00 9,000.00 8,000.00
Teacher Grant Funds 6,000.00 6,000.00 0.00
Technology 3,000.00 3,000.00 3,000.00
Walk to School 200.00 200.00 150.00
Subtotal,Expenses' 53,562.00) 48,717.001 35,000.00
Net Gain or Loss) -23,659.001 -12,717.001 700.00
Total Balance I I 10,058.041 10,758.04
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PTA Board Contact List
President Darlene Reap-Klosty •resident @e ;hesus.ta.or
2433 Tilghman Circle, Chapel Hill, NC 27514 (919) 929-2685
VP, Walk for Ed Kristen Stewart kristenboek@hotmaiLcom
404 Holly Lane, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (919) 619-4808
Principal Victoria Creamer vcrearner@chccs.kl2.nc.us
1495 Ephesus Church Road, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (919) 929-8715
Treasurer Donna Lipsmeyer treasurer @ephesuspta.orq
414 Overland Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (703) 220-0535
VP, Communications Amy Lewis communications@ephesuspta.org
1400 Little St., Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (919) 960-6724
VP, Membership Kym Hunter membership @ephesuspta.orq
815 Churchill Drive., Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (703) 859-1226
Secretary Elizabeth Portnoy Elizabeth.portnoy@yahoo.com
2453 Sedgefield Dr., Chapel Hill, NC 27517 (919) 869-7579
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OUTS-Girls Raised In The South is an innovative,trailblazing,
radical and rutting edge anthology surrounding the(home of
erotica while enjoying the types of foods we gather around for
substaticc and comfort, Our connection to the South,our
connection to our lovers,to our families and honoring our
personal growth (spiritual,sexual, political or otherwise),
along with our best Cr-ki,TS. recipes.
First Edition 2013
Published in Austin, Texas in 2013
by lreeverse Publishing, a division of the
Media Arts 8.: Literacy Institute- www.malisite.org
Copyright::(1) 2013 by Freeverse Publishing
Authors retain the rights to their selected ievritings.
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Library of Congress Control Number: 2013943229
ISBN-13: 978-1490473307
ISBN-10: 1490473300
Printed in the United States of America
Editor: Amber N. Williams
Editor: Poet On Watch
Cover Photo: One Breath Photography
Art Direction: A. Williamston
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- Foreword
By_laid Shelton Green
Celebrating GRITS
- - hemisphere of the southern womb
a multitude o f lungu-ages singing
from the tip of a single
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We are sisters in the South, from the South,against the South,
for the South, up South,and down South but no longer under
the thumb oldie South. We are not our pain; we are greater and
healthier than unresolved issues with mothers,grandmothers,
sisters,aunts and cousins. We are more than razor toothed
racism, homophobia, classism,and ageism.Gurtl,TS. is the
manifestation of sistahs loving sistahs outside and inside of all
the boundaries, identities, taboos, and generational self-hate that
we straddle. Sistallood is our righteous battle hymn for a new
era of strength, a new literacy of understanding, new ahll.ities to
create new healthier spirits as containers for joy,and ultimately
deep furrows of planted seeds.
Girls Raised In The South know sumptin'bout cast iron sheets,
gangsta thunderstorms that ravish white wash on a backyard
clothes-line.These poems,essays,prose pieces,short stories
and recipes are full of grit git between yo teeth,ooze up under
a tin-roof on a back road behind nowhere,going down south
to grandma's house for the summer
stand in this gritty circle with my sistahs holding the cords that
pump blood, rinse fear,dissolve shame into verses, curses,have
sonnets,death marches, I chew this umbilicus and swallow
nourishing afterbirth,suck on layers and layers of bloody pain,
joy, and endless new breath,.. I offer praises of gratitude for the
tasks of the midwife.
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This anthology breaks down the muted walls and bears witness
to the reversal of norms, traditions, histories and herstorie.s
forced on the unwilling. No longer are these voices nailed to the
cross by a conquering power or awaiting some Dante to portray
them. Clearly and effectually vindicated,gallant sistahs raise up
hoes,shovels, pens against on oppression that would destroy
their grand occasions of singing and dancing their lives_
I am a Intinhle ally offering wounded but strong hands and heart,
offering home and hearth,a safe refuge for rest,laughter,grief,
healing,birthing,and dancing, I offer a grateful heart to my
:Sista!), Poet On Watch who-shows up" knowing where and when
the balm is needed. Writing these words is a blessing of healing
on my own path of self-renewal, re-affirming my spiritual and
scribing intentions. Thank you for the invitation to write and
ride with you.
The words in this anthology are clad in new vestures, with
renewed hope and courage, moving majestically away from the
habiliments of mou R.LTS, carry the memories of deep
loss and longing fora distinct -southerness" that continues to
inform my own unraveling as"other," Writers, poets,artists,
dancers, singers have always been the"other in the back room."
This tragicomic awareness delivers afris Raised In The Smith from
specific socio-historicat situations that could have been all the
more tragic if not for the connection to our voices the strength
to speak power into our truths.
It is time for this anthology: an invitation to release the fears that
separate us, the self-pity that holds us hostage and replaces the
noose for umbilical cord. The verses here represent choice to
choose paths that flow hack to our authentic voices, No longer
do we need to teethe on broken glass. Our words are the sharp
extensions of us; midwives always carry their sharpest knives.
This anthology delivers numerous truths. One of the most
powerful threads running throughout is that sometimes we the
G,R,I,TS, must teach the mothers and the grandmothers how to
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