On Thursday, Megan Lewis and I had the honor of speaking to the Gatlinburg Hospitality Association and sharing about the amazing opportunities the young people of Sevier County have through Partners in Progress. Thank you GHA.
Then we stopped by Anakeesta to receive the $6,336.40 check that was raised through RoundUp during the month of June. Thank you, Anakeesta and all your employees. We were blown away!
In the photo: Megan Black, Retail Director for Anakeesta
Janice Bettis, Executive Director of Partners in Progress, and
Megan Lewis, a recent PIP scholarship graduate.
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Sevier County Partners in Progress June 2021 Students Donors News Contact Donate A Message from the Executive Director It’s great to finally see faces again, to attend in-person meetings and begin makPartners in Progress has a new logo and we wanted to share it with you.
Love it!!
The Partners in Progress newsletter went out this week. If you received it and didn't open it, we encourage you to take a minute and read it. If you aren't on our mailing list, send a private message and we would be glad to add your name to the list.
Have a great weekend everyone!
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.CONGRATULATIONS to the following Partners in Progress scholarship students for making the Dean's List at East Tennessee State University Spring 2021 Semester. Great job!!
Brennan Allen, Cameron Aranas, Daniel Barnhart, Leanne Beauregard, Alexandria Bowers, Hailey Boyle, Alexia Brooks, Avery Carpenter, Megan Crump Lewis, Blake Cubberly, Katherine Davis, Lauren Johnson, Kimberly Laymon, Amber Lewis, Madison Looser, Lindsay Loveday, Emily Manning Williford, Ryleigh Martin, Kelsey Miller, Roger Pickens, Hannah Quilliams, Donny Richmond, Payton Rochester, Hannah Schrimpsher Ogle, Breonna Sheets, Kara Smith, Regina Smith, Korrey Thornton McFalls, Megan Ward, Lauren Weeks, Seth Workman.
Thank you to everyone that came out to Cruze Farm last evening to support Partners in Progress. It was great to see our friends from Walters State Community College as well as our scholarship students both past & future! Thank you to Cruze Farm!!
Those who couldn't make it to Cruze Farm can still donate! Visit www.seviercountypip.com!
Dang! Sorry I missed that! Was Young Man Luke Fall there??? 😎❗️🤍
TODAY is the day! If you are in the vicinity of Cruze Farm between 4:00 - 9:00 pm, bring your family & friends - Enjoy some ice cream, a soda or a sundae and when you order, tell them you are there for Partners in Progress. THANK YOU for supporting scholarships for young people in Sevier County! seviercountypip.com/
Thank you to everyone that shared our post! We hope to see you at Cruze Farm!!
Partners in Progress would like to thank Anakeesta for supporting our scholarship program by asking their guests during the month of June to "Round Up" their ticket, retail or food purchase at Anakeesta. All money received during Round Up goes for scholarships. We could not provide this opportunity for the young people in Sevier County without the support of our business partners. When you visit Anakeesta during the month of June, please say "Yes" when you are asked if you would like to Round Up.
Partners in Progress is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit foundation. To learn more, visit our website at seviercountypip.com/
Come out next Tuesday, June 8th, 4:00 - 9:00 pm to Cruze Farm (across from Tanger) and enjoy some ice cream to support Sevier County Partners in Progress. Help us raise money for scholarships for young people in Sevier County! We are a 501 (c)(3) non-profit. All proceeds from this event will go to scholarships. Please share this information!!
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One of the PIP scholarship students made the front page of the Mountain Press. Megan Lewis, thank you for sharing your message with the Mountain Press! Find out how you can take advantage of this opportunity by visiting our website at seviercountypip.com/, or by talking to one of your advisors or by calling the ETSU Sevierville campus. (865) 429-7733
ATTENTION PARTNERS IN PROGRESS SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS!
It is time to submit your renewal Partners in Progress scholarship application! DUE DATE: This Saturday, MAY 15th. Don't miss the deadline! You can email the renewal application, mail it or drop it off at the ETSU Sevierville campus.
Please remember that being awarded for the 2020/2021 academic year does not guarantee a 2021/2022 award. Students must meet the GPA requirement for their program, be enrolled in a program offered at ETSU Sevierville, live in Sevier County, and enroll full time each semester to qualify.
If you have questions, contact Brandi Huskey at 865-429-7733 or go by the ETSU Sevierville campus.
Challenge to Partners in Progress students that graduated today - post a picture here of you (& friends & family) at graduation on this page. Can’t wait to see them.
CONGRATULATIONS! to the following Partners in Progress Scholarship students that will be graduating from ETSU tomorrow. Saturday, May 8! We are so proud of you!!
Alexia Brooks, Megan Crump, Blake Cubberley, Jacob Emond, Courtney Gibson, Haley Graves, Megan Headrick, Kimberly Laymon,
Lauren Mann, Korrey McFalls, Kelsey Miller, Taylor Penny, Hannah Quilliams, Donny Richmond, Payton Rochester, Hannah Schrimpsher Ogle, Emily Smith, Kara Smith, Austin Starkey, Megan Ward, Emily Williford, Seth Workman.
ATTENTION Partners in Progress Scholarship students - It is time to submit your renewal Partners in Progress scholarship application! DUE DATE: May 15th. Don't miss the deadline! You can email the renewal application, mail it or drop it off at the ETSU Sevierville campus.
Please remember that being awarded for the 2020/2021 academic year does not guarantee a 2021/2022 award. Students must meet the GPA requirement for their program, be enrolled in a program offered at ETSU Sevierville, live in Sevier County, and enroll full time each semester to qualify.
If you have questions, contact Brandi Huskey at 865-429-7733 or go by the ETSU Sevierville campus.
This gold chord around my neck is extremely near and dear to me. It signifies that I was a Sevier County Partners in Progress Education Foundation recipient throughout my time at ETSU. Because of this program, I am able to graduate with my bachelors degree 100% debt free!!
Attached is a link to the scholarship foundation. Please consider donating whatever you feel led to, in order to keep this scholarship locally and provide it to other students just like me! I am lucky to be a PIP recipient and a 2021 grad👩🏼🎓💙💛
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I am SO proud of these young people!
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.CONGRATULATIONS! to the following Partners in Progress Scholarship students that will be graduating from ETSU Saturday, May 8. Good luck as you begin life after college!
Alexia Brooks, Megan Crump, Blake Cubberley, Jacob Emond, Courtney Gibson, Haley Graves, Megan Headrick, Kimberly Laymon,
Lauren Mann, Korrey McFalls, Kelsey Miller, Taylor Penny, Hannah Quilliams, Donny Richmond, Payton Rochester, Hannah Schrimpsher Ogle, Emily Smith, Kara Smith, Austin Starkey, Megan Ward, Emily Williford, Seth Workman
If your name is on this list, one of these bags has your name on it. Stop by the ETSU Sevierville campus, Monday - Thursday next week (April 26-29) 8:00 am - 4:30 pm or on Friday, April 30th, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm to pick up your gift.
"Wherever you go, go with all your heart."
CONGRATULATIONS! to the following Partners in Progress Scholarship students that will be graduating from ETSU Saturday, May 8. Good luck as you begin life after college!
Alexia Brooks, Megan Crump, Blake Cubberley, Jacob Emond, Courtney Gibson, Haley Graves, Megan Headrick, Kimberly Laymon,
Lauren Mann, Korrey McFalls, Kelsey Miller, Taylor Penny, Hannah Quilliams, Donny Richmond, Payton Rochester, Hannah Schrimpsher Ogle, Emily Smith, Kara Smith, Austin Starkey, Megan Ward, Emily Williford, Seth Workman
If your name is on this list, one of these bags has your name on it. Stop by the ETSU Sevierville campus, Monday - Thursday next week (April 26-29) 8:00 am - 4:30 pm or on Friday, April 30th, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm to pick up your gift.
"Wherever you go, go with all your heart."
Want to help make a difference while you shop in the Amazon app, at no extra cost to you? Simply follow the instructions below to select "Sevier County Partners in Progress Education Foundation" as your charity and activate AmazonSmile in the app. They'll donate a portion of your eligible mobile app purchases to us.
How it works:
1. Open the Amazon app on your phone
2. Select the main menu (=) & tap on "AmazonSmile" within Programs & Features
3. Select "Sevier County Partners in Progress Education Foundation" as your charity
4. Follow the on-screen instructions to activate AmazonSmile in the mobile app
Thank you to Buddy's bar-b-q for honoring us on Mission Monday April 5th. Today we received a check for $4,907.71.
In the photo, Janice Bettis, Executive Director of PIP, ETSU students Korrey & Donny and Buddy's employees Jacob, Tami, and John. Korrey & Donny will be graduating May 12th with no tuition debt because of the scholarships they received from Sevier County Partners in Progress.
That’s awesome!! Thank you Buddy’s BBQ!
At Buddy's bar-b-q Sevierville we fully believe in the philosophy... "invest in your community and your community will invest in you" God Bless and we love our community and people! 👍❤️🐷
Partners in Progress would like to recognize Tennessee Legend Distillery on Hwy. 66 for doing RoundUp for us in January & February 2021. We just received a check for $670 as a result of their efforts. THANK YOU! And, a special thank you to all their customers that took the time to say "yes" when asked if they would like to RoundUp. This really means a lot to our young people in Sevier County.
We made the paper! Thank you Juli Watson Neil for writing this article in today's Mountain Press. Thank you to Northview Academy students Ty Robbins and Campbell Penland for sharing about their experience taking dual enrollment classes. Students receive both high school and college credit when they take dual enrollment classes. This means a student can enter college after high school graduation with almost a year of college credit depending on the number of classes they have taken. Thank you Emily Williford for talking about your college experience at ETSU at Sevierville and how Partners in Progress made it possible for you to graduate with NO student debt. If you don't know about Partners in Progress visit the website at seviercountypip.com/
Emily Manning Williford
We are so proud to be able to help with the cost of this endeavor.
Excellent article!
Many SCHS students over the past 12 years and even currently graduate before high school graduation with their Associates degree from WSCC. It is amazing how productive high school students can be when given opportunities to achieve their dreams.
I had lunch today at Buddy's - saw some of our friends from Walters State. Thank you for supporting Partners in Progress. I hope you will have dinner at Buddy's or take dinner home with you.
A special Thank You to everyone that came out to Buddy’s today to support Partners in Progress! I wish I could thank each of you in person. Watch here for a final update.
If you weren’t able to join us today, please consider making a donation through this fundraiser. $5.00, $10.00, $20.00 - it all makes a difference! Every penny raised through this fundraiser goes to scholarships.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Today is Mission Monday at Buddy's Bar-b-q, 705 Winfield Dunn Parkway. Buddy's will be donating 50% of net sales to Sevier County Partners in Progress. Come out to Buddy's & have lunch or dinner - come in or drive through. Your support means so much to us. Thank you to Buddy's!!
Come see us at Buddy’s on Monday & help our Sevier County young people further their education - and enjoy some amazing bar-b-a!
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.We appreciate Buddy's and all they do for our community! And we are so excited to be the April Mission Monday recipient. Come out & join us. Let's make this the best Mission Monday ever!
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Look what we received today! Pigeon Forge Snow has been doing RoundUp for Partners in Progress. How awesome is this? If your business would be interested in participating, send me a message. We supply the donation box and marketing materials. It's a great way to raise money. A huge Thank You to Pigeon Forge Snow!!
This is wonderful!! What a great way to participate in such a deserving organization!!
Chef's Catering would be happy to put one in the convention Center lobby
That’s awesome!!!
Sevier County Partners in Progress Education Foundation updated their info in the about section.
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.Sevier County Partners in Progress Education Foundation updated their phone number.
A big thank you to Ogle Brothers General Store for participating in RoundUp for Partners in Progress! We just received a check from this event. We are so grateful for businesses in Sevier County that help us raise money for student scholarships this way. It's a difficult time for non-profits to raise money and this truly means so much to us. Thank you, Ogle Brothers General Store. If you haven't visited this store, you need to go see them. They have amazing things. Check them out!!
We are so excited to be the recipient of Buddy's Bar-b-q Mission Monday on April 5th. Mark your calendar now to eat at Buddy's on April 5th! Please share this information.
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East Tennessee State University has announced the names of the students who attained a grade point average qualifying them for inclusion in the dean's list for Fall 2020.
To receive this honor, undergraduate students must successfully complete a minimum of 12 hours of coursework with no grade below "B" in any course taken and a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Partners in Progress would like to recognize and congratulate all our scholarship students that received this recognition.
Brennan Allen, Cameron Aranas, Daniel Barnhart, Gracelyn Bashore, Alexandria Bowers, Hailey Boyle, Alexia Brooks, Avery Carpenter, Megan Crump, Blake Cubberly, Jacob Emond, Haley Graves, Maria Hays, Lauren Johnson, Kimberly Laymon, Amber Lewis, Madison Looser, Lindsay Loveday, Lauren Mann, Korrey McFalls, Roger Pickens, Hannah Quilliams, Donny Richmond, Payton Rochester, Misty Roe, Hannah Schrimpsher, Breonna Sheets, Emily Smith, Kara Smith, Austin Starkey, Cameron Watts, Lauren Weeks, Emily Williford, Seth Workman.
Congratulations Seth 👏
Congratulations Seth Workman!!
Congratulations!!!
Congratulations 👏🏾👏🏾
Way to go
Attention Partners in Progress scholarship students, help us boost this FB page. Leave a comment about your classes, being able to attend college here in Sevierville, something about a professor, etc. Please only positive comments.
If you are a high school student taking dual enrollment classes at WSCC with assistance from PIP, tell us what class you are taking, how this will help you reach your college goals, where you plan to go to college.
We look forward to reading your comments and getting involved. Thank you!
Classes for Spring Semester 2021 begin today at Walters State Community College and East Tennessee State University here in Sevierville. If it is your first time on one of these campuses, we welcome you! We realize that things are a little different right now and most of your classes may be online but we hope you will have a positive experience. Enjoy the semester!
As we begin 2021, we want to wish our students and all those that support Partners in Progress a very Happy New Year! We look forward to providing support for our dual enrollment students and students attending ETSU here in Sevierville!
Congratulations to Amanda Lucey on her appointment to the Board of Directors of Mountain Hope Good Shepherd Clinic! Amanda was a Partners in Progress scholarship recipient and graduated from ETSU in May 2020. She currently is the Director of Sales & Guest Services at Rainforest Adventures. We are so proud of you Amanda! It is so great to see that PIP graduates are working in Sevier County and being good ambassadors in the community.
Amanda is a wonderful young lady and will be a blessing to Mountain Hope.
Congratulations sweet girl I am soo proud of you!! 💕💕
Sevier County Partners in Progress would like to wish everyone (especially our students, our donors and our supporters) a very Merry Christmas. Thank you for your continued support during this difficult year. It means so much. We look forward to 2021 and being able to help the young people of Sevier County.
Special Tax Deduction for Cash Donations to Charities in 2020
Tax Exempt and Government Entities Commissioner Edward Killen announced a special deduction for cash donations of up to $300 to a qualified charity in 2020. This $300 deduction is designed for taxpayers who take the standard deduction and aren’t normally able to deduct their donations. Sevier County Partners in Progress is a qualified charity - we are a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization. If you would like to make a donation, you can go to our website seviercountypip.com/ or you can mail a check to Sevier County PIP, 321 Court Avenue, Sevierville, TN 37862. Scholarship payments will be due to Walters State Community College and East Tennessee State University in January so your donation would be greatly appreciated.
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IMPROVING LIVESHigher education is a catalyst for positive change.WE NEED YOUTo help students gain a valuable education.PARTNERS IN PROGRESSSevier County Education ProgramWalters State Community College - Sevier County STUDENTS DONORS Sevier County School System · Walters State Community College ·...Great news! 129 people have signed up to be mentors in 2021 for our young people in Sevier County. Thank you! Only 5 more mentors are needed to reach our goal and ensure every tnAchieves student in Sevier County is partnered with a mentor. You can still register. Please join me as a mentor in 2021. It only takes one hour per month. Mentoring in 2021 will look very different - it is all virtual. You are needed. Please help us out. The impact is huge! To apply, go tnAchieves.org/mentors/apply!
Today is the deadline to sign up to be a TnAchieves mentor for 2021. Sevier County still needs 13 mentors to meet their goal. Thank you to everyone that has already signed up. We appreciate you. Please join me as a mentor in 2021, while it takes just one hour per month the impact is significant! Begin by applying at tnAchieves.org/mentors/apply! Mentoring in 2021 will look very different - it is all virtual. You are needed. Please help us out.
tnAchieves still needs 31 mentors in Sevier County! Please join me as a mentor in 2021, while it takes just one hour per month the impact is significant! Begin by applying at tnAchieves.org/mentors/apply! Mentoring in 2021 will look a little different - it is all virtual. You are needed. Please help us out.
Way to come through Sevier County. Only 15 mentors needed to meet the needs for Sevier County. The. Deadline is tomorrow, December 4th. We can do this! Thank you to everyone that signed up.
The Partners in Progress December 2020 Newsletter went out yesterday. We hope you took a minute to learn about our accomplishments the last half of 2020. If you would like to be added to our mailing list, you can send a private message through this site. We would love to include you. If you did not receive it, here is a link viewstripo.email/47716c39-b92f-4905-8dee-cc281e89d5f11606155349152
GivingTuesday is held annually the Tuesday after Thanksgiving - that is TODAY! If you participate, the money you donate stays right here in Sevier County. Join me in supporting Partners in Progress this #GivingTuesday. Your contribution will make an impact whether you donate $5 or $100.
Partners in Progress is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization in Sevier County that awards scholarships to students in our high schools to help with dual enrollment classes. Students attending ETSU in Sevierville receive $2,000/semester for four semesters to complete their four-year degree. In January 2021, Partners in Progress will award approximately $100,000 for Spring 2021. Your donation will help us fulfill this commitment.
GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Over the past seven years, it has grown into a global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate generosity. GivingTuesday is held annually the Tuesday after Thanksgiving - that is tomorrow. If you participate, the money you donate stays right here in Sevier County. Join me in supporting Partners in Progress this #GivingTuesday. Your contribution will make an impact whether you donate $5 or $100. Facebook has announced they will match $7 million dollars in qualifying donations.
Partners in Progress is a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization that awards scholarships to students in our high schools to help with dual enrollment classes. We also award scholarships to students attending ETSU in Sevierville. In January 2021, Partners in Progress will award approximately $100,000 for Spring 2021. Your donation will help us fulfill this commitment.
Sevier County Partners in Progress would like to thank each and everyone of you that have supported us during 2020. We are grateful! We are blessed!
Bidding ends at 9:00 pm. 40 minutes to get your "last minute" bids in. Hurry! www.32auctions.com/PIP1120
Partners in Progress Holiday Auction
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Silent auction 'Partners in Progress Holiday Auction' hosted online at 32auctions.3 Hours left to bid on auction items at www.32auctions.com/PIP1120. Remember your bid helps Sevier County young people with scholarships & you get something in return. Thank you to everyone that has placed a bid and taken the time to check out the site.
Partners in Progress Holiday Auction
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Silent auction 'Partners in Progress Holiday Auction' hosted online at 32auctions.
Auction ends tomorrow at 9:00 pm. It's a Win-Win for you and for the students. Thank you for participating!
This beautiful Robert Tino framed print would look great hanging in your home or in your office. Details can be found at www.32auctions.com/PIP1120. Thank you to Robert & Mary John for contributing to our auction.
This would make a great Christmas gift! There are two ski packages on the auction site. Each package has Coupons for 2 for the 2020/21 Ski Season. Valid for roundtrip Aerial Tramway Ride, one session Area/Lift Ticket, Ski Equipment Rental and Ski School Lesson. Also includes two $25 Gift Certificates for The Casual Pint in Pigeon Forge. Thank you Ober Gatlinburg & Casual Pint for this donation.
Pottery House Cafe Package can be found at www.32auctions.com/organizations/65305/auctions/89754/auction_items/2486930
Package includes a Pottery House Cafe certificate (meal for two - choice of 2 entrees & choice of beverages. Does not include alcohol) This beautiful hand-made pitcher from Pigeon River Pottery is called a Rebekah pitcher. It is inspired by museum pieces dating back to Biblical times. With its high, arching handle and lovely, lily-shaped pour spout, it’s both a tribute to ancient elegance and a functional modern treasure.
Here are a few of the 40+ items available in the Partners in Progress Holiday Auction. Bidding ends at 9:00 pm Sunday night. You can see all the items by going to www.32auctions.com/PIP1120.
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Two-night stay in a 2-bedroom, 1-story Pet Friendly cabin. This cabin is only 5 minutes from Ober Gatlinburg Amusement Park and Ski Resort. Featuring two large bedrooms with king beds and a spacious Living, Kitchen and Dining areas, Paul's Paradise has everything you need. Certificate expires September 25, 2021.
Also included in the package are four passes for Gatlinburg Skylift Park. Plus two $25 gift Certificates to Ole Red's in Gatlinburg.
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View a list of all Gatlinburg Cabin rentals and Pigeon Forge cabins at Auntie Belham's.With less than one month until the December 4, 2020 recruitment deadline, tnAchieves needs 38 more volunteers in Sevier County to serve as mentors for the Class of 2021! tnAchieves mentors serve their community virtually, working with local students to support them during the college-going process. Mentors spend about one hour per month helping students reach their goals. In 2021, Mentors will serve students using tnAchieves CONNECT, a new virtual mentoring platform that allows volunteers to effectively serve students from the safety of home!
Mentors remind students of important deadlines, serve as a trusted college resource and, most importantly, encourage students to reach their full potential. While the time commitment is small, the impact can be life-changing. To learn more and apply you can visit www.tnachieves.org/mentors/apply.
Won't you consider making a difference? Sign up to be a tnAchieves mentor.
I am SO EXCITED to learn that Sevier County Partners in Progress is one of the 3 non-profits drawn today to receive the proceeds from the group on November 17th! Congratulations to the Boys & Girls Club and Isaiah 117 House for also being chosen. All 3 are amazing groups that are doing so much good in Sevier County. Thank you 100+ Women Sevier County for all you are doing.
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Awesome and well deserved!!
PIP application deadline soon! If you are transferring to ETSU Sevierville from WSCC in Spring 2021, apps are due by November 15.
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Partners in Progress | Sevier County Scholarship Program
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IMPROVING LIVESHigher education is a catalyst for positive change.WE NEED YOUTo help students gain a valuable education.PARTNERS IN PROGRESSSevier County Education ProgramWalters State Community College - Sevier County STUDENTS DONORS Sevier County School System · Walters State Community College ·...Thank you Leadership Sevier for inviting us to share at the LS Government & Education Program Day on October 21, 2020. Janice Bettis talked about Partners in Progress and Emily Williford, a current student at ETSU & PIP scholarship recipient told the group what the scholarship means to her. Emily is studying elementary education and hopes one day to teach in the Sevier County School System.
Thank you for joining us!
A huge thank you to Three Bears General Store located at 2861 Parkway in Pigeon Forge. During July & August, Three Bears ask their patrons to "Round Up" raising $5,201 for Partners in Progress! Our community partners help make the difference and we appreciate them so much! Thank you, Three Bears!!
Thank you to NASCAR Speedpark and the PARC Foundation for participating in "Round Up" with Partners in Progress. This week Partners in Progress was presented a check in the amount of $3,559.31. WOW! We appreciated Deb Drew, owner, Ben Hess, General Manager, and the employees of Sevierville's NASCAR Speedpark for helping to raise this money. We can't thank you enough. Our community partners are key players in what we do.
Wow!! That’s Wonderful!!! 💕💕
Congratulations!
Wow! That’s awesome!!
Great news!!
Thank you to the Mountain Press for helping Sevier County Partners in Progress recognize all those that help make our scholarships possible.
Thank you Partners in Progress and Janice Bettis for all that you do to help students to receive continuing education.
Great article and a great foundation!
Sevier County Partners in Progress hosted our Mayors' Lunch last week to raise money for scholarships. We would like to thank the following for purchasing tables at this event:
Blalock & Sons Citadel Construction
Citizens National Bank Compass Ventures
Conner Properties First Horizon Bank
Five Oaks Development Home Federal Bank
Emily Kile & East Gate Properties Jack Miller Family/Greystone
Linda Ogle Old Mill
Reinhart Foodservice Rocky Top Chrysler Jeep Dodge
Sevier County Bank Sevier County Electric System
S.C.U.D. Homestore SmartBank
Sugarlands Distilling Co. Swaggerty's
The Island in Pigeon Forge Beth Urquhart
Vulcan Materials
We would also like to recognize the following for their donations: AT&T, Barnes Insurance, Buddy's Bar-b-q, Mitch Rader (Burchfiel Overbay Ins.), Funderburk Electric, Holtz Builders, LeConte Medical Center, Lisega, Mission Hospitality, Oaktenn Inc., Parker Trutec, and Gary Helton (Volunteer Chevrolet).
A very special thank you to the Sevierville Convention Center & staff, Sectra & their staff, Dr. Jama Sutton, Johnny Hannon & Joe Greene with Food City, and Justin Jones (IMEG).
We are so incredibly proud of the students at ETSU that are receiving the Partners in Progress Scholarship. Three of these students (Donny Richmond, Korrey McFalls and Emily Williford) spoke at the Mayors Lunch on September 23rd that was held at the Sevierville Convention Center. The lunch was attended by those that have given money this year to support these scholarships. The students shared how important the scholarship is to them and expressed their appreciation for these scholarships.
Great Presentations Congratulations to each of them
This is awesome!!
They are outstanding 💛💙
Partners in Progress is so excited to announce the winners of two special non-tuition scholarships given in memory of founding board members Bryan Atchley and Sid Blalock. Bryan & Sid worked tirelessly to make our program successful. They were both amazing philanthropists in our community. We can't say enough about them. Congratulations Emily Manning Williford and Madison Looser.
Such an amazing program to offer scholarships for higher education to our students in Sevier County! Thanks for all you do!
So proud of Madison.
Attention PIP Scholarship Students - you should have received a letter via snail mail, as well as an email, advising that you have met the requirements to receive the Fall 2020 PIP Scholarship. We are still waiting on financial verification on a few students. Keep in mind that this scholarship is a "last dollar" scholarship and will not post to your ETSU account until all other scholarships have been applied. Best of luck this Fall and let us know if there is anything we can do.
The Pasta Dinner & Auction originally scheduled for March 26 had to be cancelled when everything was shut down. It was rescheduled for August 27th however we are just not comfortable hosting an event of this size at this time. We have decided to postpone "once again". Our goal is to have this event late September or early October. We will keep you posted. If you purchased a ticket or a table, you should be contacted by email. If you have any questions, call Janice at 428-2212, Thank you for supporting Partners in Progress. Stay well.
Greg Bullock, in case I don’t see you. They decided to postpone it again. We are hoping for September/October!
Here is the third video produced by the the third-year medical students at Quillen College of Medicine in Johnson City. The students are doing a rotation in Sevierville to learn the importance of community in medicine. Their project is to increase the community's understanding of COVID-19 and proper preventive measures. We hope you will take a minute to view the video.
This is the second video produced by the the third-year medical students at Quillen College of Medicine in Johnson City. The students are doing a rotation in Sevierville to learn the importance of community in medicine. Their project is to increase the community's understanding of COVID-19 and proper preventive measures. We hope you will take a minute to view the video.
The third-year medical students at Quillen College of Medicine in Johnson City are doing a rotation in Sevierville to learn the importance of community in medicine. Their project is to increase the community's understanding of COVID-19 and proper preventive measures. They have asked Partners in Progress to share the videos they have produced to complete their project. We hope you will take a minute to view the video. drive.google.com/file/d/1Li_Bxi0Z-je_MEp-W9QQQAq6Kd3abSTm/view?usp=sharing
Thank you to everyone that supported our Virtual Wine Tasting Event & Auction. Your support made it possible for us to raise $3,500 for our Fall 2020 scholarships. A special "thank you" to Jonathan Ball and Rocky Top Wine Trail for the wine packages and Zoom presentation. Thank you to all that purchased wine packages and those that bid on our auction items.
A special thanks to Anakeesta, The Island, Hitches & Honey, Pirate's Voyage Dinner Theater, The Lodge at 5 Oaks, Brick &
Spoon, Old Mill Restaurant, Aubrey's, Old Red's, Holston's, Collier Restaurant Group, Robert & Mary John Tino, Chef's Catering, Riverstone Resort & Spa, Rivers & Roots, The Theater at Governor's Crossing, Rowdy Bear Adventure Park, Pigeon Forge Snow, Sevier Air, Soaky Mountain, Rainforest Adventures, Swaggerty's, and Ripley's. All of these businesses made donations for our online auction. And we are so grateful!
We just finished the Virtual Wine Tasting event. It was a lot of fun. Thank you Jonathan & Rocky Top Wine Trail for hosting this event. Thank you to all that participated. You still have 1-1/2 hours to check out the auction items. 32auctions.com/PIP720. Have a great evening everyone!
We are excited and looking forward to our first ever "Virtual Wine Tasting" event. The Zoom presentation begins at 6:30 pm. Thanks to everyone that signed up for a wine package. Hope you have picked up your wine & wine glasses. You should have received an email from Jonathan with the information to join the Zoom meeting.
Last call on auction items 32auctions.com/PIP720 Just type this into your browser to make a bid or check an item. The auction will end at 9:00 pm tonight.
The online auction ends tonight at 9:00 pm. Thank you to everyone that has gone to the site to check out the items and to all that have placed a bid. You do not have to use the QR code to reach the site. Just type in 32auctions.com/PIP720
Here are a few items that are available on the online auction. There are 17 items. Bidding ends at 9 pm tomorrow night (July 9). Go to 32auctions.com/PIP720 to see if there is anything you like.
The online auction is still available at 32auctions.com/PIP720. Bidding goes through 9:00 pm Thursday, July 9. You do not need an account to look but if you want to bid, you will need to enter your name & email address to create an account. Remember all money goes to scholarships for students in Sevier County. We are a 501 (c)(3) non-profit foundation. seviercountypip.com/
The registration deadline for the Virtual Wine Tasting event has been extended through midnight tonight. We still have spots available. Call 866-453-6334 & ask for David or go to the website shop.rockytopwineries.com/.
Check out our online auction at 32auctions.com/PIP720. Bidding goes through 9:00 pm Thursday, July 9. There are some great items up for bid. Remember all money goes to scholarships for students in Sevier County. We are a 501 (c)(3) non-profit foundation. seviercountypip.com/
