Let's make our community a better place with GE Volunteers!
Let's make our community a better place with GE Volunteers!
We are a group of volunteers who believe in giving back to our community. We organize various events and projects throughout the year to support those in need. Our organization is run by volunteers and we are always looking for more people to join us. If you have a passion for making a difference and want to be a part of a great community, then GE Retirees of Wilmington Community Volunteer is the place for you!
When : March 20, 2025 staring at 11:45AM
GE Vernova: Mike Chilton, Executive Vice-President
Where: New Hanover County Senior Center, Shipyard Blvd, Wilmington
Menu: Corned beef and cabbage, BBQ chicken, boiled potatoes, carrots, green bean, Caesar salad, Strawberry spinach salad, French silk pie, Rolls, Coffee, Iced Tea, and Water
Cost: $10.00 per person
PLEASE BRING LARGE CANS OF FOOD FOR DONATION TO GOOD SHEPARD HOUSE
RSVP by Tuesday, March 18 by 3:00 PM to Tom Macpherson at (910) 392-2585 or tmacpherson@charter.ne
WORK ON WILMINGTON
When: April 26, 2025
Where: Work on Wilmington
Various locations within New Hanover County
This is an opportunity to work on worthwhile projects alongside volunteers from the local GE businesses. Stayed tuned for additional information
See below for event information and required info we’ll need from each of the volunteers. They can contact me directly with their information/signed waivers: Katherine.lucas@ge.com (please ask them to put Work on Wilmington or WoW in the email subject so I know what it’s related to) Also include Dario Salzano, - GEV Nuclear Leader for WOW on each email.Dario.salanzo@ge.com
Registration is open until April 15th and once we have the list we will send out an invitation for a virtual pre-job brief to discuss each project and so the volunteers can meet their project team leads. Let me know if you have any other questions!
Event Summary:
Work on Wilmington brings people together to roll up their sleeves and tackle community projects in just four hours with an aim of "One Wilmington, Many Impacts!"
Volunteers will work with Mary C. Williams Elementary School to clean and beautify the school's exterior, including landscaping and refreshing the recreational areas.
Guests are welcome to join GEH employees for this effort. All volunteers must be 12 years or older and must be accompanied by a guardian if under the age of 18.
Disclaimer: Know that we cannot predict weather and the event is rain or shine. Dress appropriately and be prepared to get dirty, muddy, sweaty, etc.
Lastly, let’s come together to kick things off the right way! Work on Wilmington is hosting a special celebration the night before our big day of service, dedicated to you and all the volunteers who have signed up to make a difference. This event is their way of saying thank you, allowing us to meet and greet in a relaxed and festive environment. Expect complimentary pizza, beer, and wine, along with live entertainment from Regal Events DJ.
Event Details:
Location
Mary C Williams Elementary School
801 Silver Lake Rd
Wilmington, NC 28412
Date
April 26, 2025
Time
8a-12p
Check in will begin around 7:30a
Spots Open as of 3/14/2025
Time
Project Areas
*NOTE, as GEH employees sign up, some of the available spots may not be available.
Please include a 2nd choice when submitting interest
3
7-830a
Parking Attendant: Support event organizers by helping volunteers navigate the parking lot and school entrance upon arrival. NOTE: This is a good option for those who wish to participate but are unable to stay for the full event time.
2
7-9a
Event Registration: Help event organizers by checking in volunteers upon arrival. NOTE: This is a good option for those who wish to participate but are unable to stay for the full event time.
8
8a-12p
School Front Landscaping: Remove and dispose of existing rubber edging material and refresh existing mulch.
12
8a-12p
School Front Gardening: Replace rose bushes with more suitable vegetation. Build and install planter boxes.
3
8a-12p
School Sign Enhancement: Clean school sign and add decorative landscaping
1
8a-12p
Bathtub Removal + Bike Rack Replacement: Remove bathtub from schoolyard and fill will dirt/mulch. Remove old bike rack and replace with new one. NOTE: This project requires volunteers with ability to lift heavy objects.
9
8a-12p
Back Flower Beds Revamp: Refresh or replace existing flowers with raised beds and new flowers/plants.
10
8a-12p
Playground Bench Repainting: Repaint covered benches in the playground area
16
8a-12p
Playground Blacktop Repainting: Repaint the hopscotch and inspiration word areas on the playground blacktop.
Waiver Packet
(Required)
There are 3 mandatory waiver forms that must be signed to participate in the event. They are attached to this email in PDF format and the volunteers can print and sign, then take a photo or scan to return, or they can sign digitally. Whichever is easiest!
Additional Questions
Do you have any tools you can provide the day of the event?
(Required)
What other tools can you provide?
(Optional)
Fill out if applicable
Volunteers are required to wear a GEV volunteer shirt for the Saturday WoW event. What size GEV volunteer shirt do you need?
(Required)
Do you plan attend the WoW Celebration on Friday, April 25th (5-7p) at Live Oak Bank Pavilion?
(Required)
When : April 15, 2025 staring at 9:00AM and ending at 11:00AM
Where: Food Bank of Central and Eastern NC
1000 Greenfield Street, Wilmington, NC
Contact Charles Korman at cskorman@deployableenergy.com for additional information if interested
If we do go forward, a page specific to Pickleball will be established at this website.
CONTACT CHARLES KORMAN FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
cskorman@deployableenergy.com or send a message to ge@geretireesilm.com
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