Goldsboro Social - Honoring Fred Smith

Friday night was a special night in Goldsboro. A group of Fred Smith Supporters threw a party so that their friends could get to meet Fred.

It was a beautiful night and the Goldsboro Country Club entry looked welcoming to all.


Coming up on the entrance, the Country Club main building looks like the typical small town Country Club. Very elegant.


Two of Fred Smith's key staff members, Blair Keen and Dodie Renfer get the registration desk for the event organized, laying out all the name tags of people invited.


At the entrance (shown above) is a listof the people who are throwing this social for their friend, Fred Smith.


The Capital City String Ensemble played for the event, and created a very elegant mood for the evening.


Sandy Korshun, Steve Keen and Bob Jackson were early arrivals.

Denise and Bill Dees, Sponsors, greet Linda and Mel Powers.


Jean and Ken Wadsworth are greeted by Ginny Smith (center above).


Jim and Ann Sasser are greeted by Fred Smith (center above).


Special theme for the evening was announcement of Fred Smith's biography, "A Little Extra Effort", written by Fred to tell people in great detail what he believes and why.



Joan and Billy Strickland, Arnold Flowers and Lisa Befumo.


Everyone chose places to sit and talk after greetings by Fred.


The food for the evening was outstanding.


Many took the opportunity to catch up with friends.


Larry Pierce gave the invocation.


Julian Aycock served as Master of Ceremonies for the invent, and introduced Fred.


Fred Smith talked about his vision for North Carolina. One special mention this night was his personal pride in Ginny Smith being selected this years Woman of the Year for the Federation of North Carolina Womens Clubs


Ginny is a very special lady, and it was great to see her at the event.

All in all it was a nice evening and a great opportunity for 200 of Goldsboro's business and social leaders to get to know Fred and his family.