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“Your dedication and many life achievements are something time. His service includes four years as Chairman (2006-2010).
that you and your family should be extremely proud of,” said Mr. Powell, who also serves on the CCCC Foundation Board
Burgin. “You are a true champion for the community colleg- of Directors, has seen tremendous growth of CCCC facilities
es. I am proud of everything you both represent and am truly and programs in the College’s three-county area. During his
grateful to know you.” tenure, he has served with four of the College’s six presidents
– Dr. Marvin Joyner, Dr. Matt Garrett, Dr. Bud Marchant, and
Bobby Powell told the audience, “Linda and I are honored to Dr. Lisa Chapman. He served on the Lee County Board of Edu-
be here on this special occasion for the dedication of Powell cation from 1980-1992.
Hall. We thank the CCCC Board of Trustees and the Founda-
tion Board for this great honor, and to all of you who were Mr. Powell, from Northampton County, and Mrs. Powell, from
involved in making this event happen – a big, big thank you! Buncombe County, were married in 1962 and came to Sanford
as Mr. Powell was with the N.C. Department of Corrections.
“The college has meant a lot to me over the last 26 years, and He later was the first Lee County coordinator of Community
I know it will continue to grow under the great leadership of Action Programs, and directed the first Lee County Head Start
President Dr. Lisa Chapman and Chair of the Board Julian program.
Philpott, along with guidance from a Board of Trustees who
truly believes in its mission and works together to make it hap- Golf has played a major role in the lives of Mr. and Mrs. Pow-
pen,” said Powell. ell.

“Also, the CCCC Foundation is strong with Chairman Linda From 1967 to 1998, Mr. Powell was head PGA professional,
Turbeville and Executive Director Dr. Emily Hare at the helm,” club manager, and course superintendent at the Sanford Golf
said Powell. “Keep up the good work! Course and a City of Sanford department head. He oversaw
expansion of the course from nine to 18 holes, started the first
“I would hope each of you here today would continue to sup- Brick Capital Tournament, and began the local junior golf pro-
port this fine institution,” said Powell. “Last, but not least, to gram.
the persons who have always supported me and had my back
– the love of my life, Linda; and our two sons, Todd and his He is a life member of the Professional Golfers Association of
wife Leisa and Brian and his wife Deanna – and they have America, member of the Carolinas Golf Course Superinten-
blessed us with three terrific grandchildren – Tyler, Sydney, dents Association, and has served on the Campbell University
and Griffin.” Advisory Board of its Golf Management Program. The Louis
W. “Bobby” Powell Golf Management Scholarship Fund at
CCCC President Dr. Lisa M. Chapman, in her closing remarks, Campbell was established in his honor.
shared several of the college’s success stories – and credited
Mr. Powell with the leadership he has provided on the CCCC Mrs. Powell held several administrative assistant positions in
Board of Trustees. “I thank you for everything you have taught her career, then maintained the records during her husband’s
me,” said Chapman, before leading a round of applause for tenure at the Sanford Golf Course.
Bobby and Linda Powell.
She began playing tournament golf, participating in the N.C.
For more information on Central Carolina Community Col- Women’s Amateur 25 times, and has served on the N.C. Wom-
lege - which is dedicated to providing pathways to achievable en’s Golf Association board. She served as president of the
dreams, visit www.cccc.edu. statewide organization from 1999-2001. In addition, she is a
long-time member of the Sanford Ladies Golf League – serv-
BOBBY AND LINDA POWELL BIOGRAPHY ing as president numerous times. Mrs. Powell is an accom-
Louis W. “Bobby” Powell and Linda Conner Powell have plished golfer, having won 14 club championships and four tri-
been an integral part of the Sanford-Lee County community club (Sanford, Quail Ridge, Carolina Trace) championships.
for more than 50 years. Their community involvement has
included strong support and commitment to Central Carolina Mr. Powell, who served on three aircraft carriers while in the
Community College. U.S. Navy (1956-1960), was a three-sport athlete at Gaston
High School. He attended East Carolina University for two
Mr. Powell has served as a member of the CCCC Board of years. His hobbies include golf, hunting, fishing, travel, yard-
Trustees for more than 25 years. He was first appointed to the work, gardening, reading, and community service.
board in 1992 by the Lee County Board of Education to finish
the term of trustee Helen Holder, who had passed away. He In 2007, he was awarded The Order of the Long Leaf Pine, the
served from February 1992 to June 1993. In 1996, Gov. Jim highest honor the governor of North Carolina can bestow on a
Hunt appointed him to the board and he has served since that citizen of the state. It is given only to those who have a long

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