“Live your life in such a way that you’ll be remembered for your kindness, compassion, fairness, character, benevolence, and a force for good and respect for life, in general.” – Germany Kent
What a difference a year makes in the evolution of a new enterprise like The Event Center. The venue for the Hall of Fame banquet was fantastic. Clean as a whistle, shiny and bright, fabulous lighting and sound system and powerpoint equipment. Like every endeavor, it is the people behind the scenes and out front tap dancing and smiling that added to the evening’s pleasure. The wait staff is a crew of personable people who performed admirably. One of the young women told me the day before as tables were being set, their marching orders were, everything must be wonderful. It still isn’t easy to get an entree out of the kitchen for nearly 400 people, but a tasty, well-presented plate it was. I write this as a preamble to the event itself because you will be delighted to know, that knowledgable people helped our planning, making every effort to please. I want you to spread the word that this prestigious event and attendees (dressed in their fine bib and tucker) shared this lovely venue with pleasure and pride.
Once again, we should have had a style show for those attending the event. The ladies in red were gorgeous in their dresses and suits. It was like watching red birds flitting in the garden; bits of red throughout the audience.
Several of our elected officials in attendance were introduced. Councilman & Mrs. Bullock, Councilwoman Chris Miller, and husband and the cities newly elected mayor and wife. Sorry, I don’t have Mr. Bullock’s photo or of the five Nash County Commissioners and county manager among the guests.
There would be no Twin County Hall of Fame banquet without the tireless efforts of the President of the board, Dave Iery, and Board Members who serve with pleasure.
Tony Williams, Lanny Shuff, Steve Raper, John Jesso, Skip Carney, and Mike Frye. Of course, it is the talented women of the board that keep these gentlemen straight. Tiffney Delano-Treasurer, Amanda Bell, Jane Finch, Mae Parker, Haven Weston, Mary Wells, Mary Perry, Maria Newcomb, Stepheny Houghtlin.
Michael Frye and Steve Raper
Master of Ceremonies
Stepheny Houghtlin
Jane Gravely
Chris Miller, Jane Gravely, Mary Spires
In Part 2 we will get to the heart of the matter- the ten inductees. Don’t miss it. ALL photos except the final two are the wonderful work of Gerry Hodges.
“When we hear what God has done with others, it inspires us and expands our hearts with greater faith, vision, and purpose. ” Matt Brown, Awakening
Main Street Rocky Mount 
Just got back from the mountains reading your page was a joy to me the hall of fame gets better and better each year thanks for your writing you are damn good🤗🌺💞MAEPARKER
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You are a favorite cheerleader of mine. Thank you, especially about the damn good writing!
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Great event. Thanks for all the hard work. Let’s not forget we had five Nash County Commissioners and our county manager.
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I have gone back into the post and added this forgotten piece of info that added to the success of an evening together. Thank you for catching that.
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Excellent work by the TCCP,Inc. Board and your description of the 16th Annual Induction Banquet was perfect! We were also aided by some very organized ladies from the Rocky Mount Family Medical Center who registered our attendees and 3 very sharp Junior ROTC Cadets who assisted people onto and off the stage and to their tables. Thank you Stepheny for recording a bit of history being made at the Rocky Mount Event Center this past Thursday evening.
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