Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, July 21, 1994 TAG: 9408120005
SECTION: NEIGHBORS PAGE: S7 EDITION: METRO
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The United Way of Roanoke Valley is seeking candidates for its fall Minority Leadership Enhancement Program.
The fall class will consist of six two-hour sessions on consecutive Tuesday nights beginning Sept. 20. A $15 registration fee covers supplies and materials. Scholarships are available for this fee.
The application deadline is Sept. 2. For more information, call Duke Curtis at 344-1271 or Bob Kulinski at the United Way.
National board honors director of Salem VA
John M. Presley, director of the Salem Veterans Affairs Medical Center, was recently recognized by the American College of Physician Executives.
Presley was honored at the ceremony for the innovations and changes implemented since 1992, when negative publicity threatened to damage the VA's reputation.
Presley improved employee morale by changing policy, increasing communication with other hospitals and giving speeches to various clubs and churches.
Salem Army Reserve gets new commanders
Col. Michael L. Aliff and Col. Robert D. Eldridge have been named to command two Salem Army Reserve units.
Aliff will command the 2nd Brigade, 80th Division. He was the former commander of the division's 1st brigade.
Eldridge will take over the 80th's Training Support Brigade. He formerly commanded the division's 3rd brigade.
PH student's drawing hangs at U.S. Capital
A pencil drawing by Monica Jones, a Patrick Henry High School junior, is on display in the United States Capitol.
``The Wedding'' was the winner of a contest sponsored by Rep. Bob Goodlatte and will represent the Sixth Congressional District in a national art exhibit called ``An Artistic Discovery.''
The piece also won first place in the High School Art Competition held by the Roanoke Arts Commission.
by CNB