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WAKEWinston-Salem is a volunteer-led group dedicated to engaging alumni, parents and friends in the area. We plan a variety of programs throughout the year for all ages to participate in social, athletic, networking, and service opportunities. We hope you will join us at our next event. Go Deacs!

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Upcoming Events

May 01

Winston-Salem - Greater Business Open (GBO)

1:00 P.M. - 5:00 P.M.

School of Business alumni, faculty and staff are invited to join current MBA students for the annual Greater Business Open golf tournament. Your registration fee includes cart and greens fee, park entrance fee, bucket of range balls, provided lunch and drinks (soft drinks, beer and water). The GBO uses captain's choice/best ball format. The game will be played in foursomes; if you are a single/double/triple, we will build your foursome. Teams can be composed of alumni, students, faculty, staff and their friends and family. One School of Business affiliated player per team is required. Registrants will provide supplemental information in advance of the tournament, which includes listing teammates. Prizes will be awarded for Hole in One, Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin and for the winning team. We play rain or shine!

Leadership

  • Steve Berlin ('81, JD '84, P '06, P '10 JD)
  • Laura Bland ('93, MBA '01, P '27)
  • David Daggett (JD '85)
  • Rob DiBella ('88, MBA '97)
  • David Holden ('99, P '29)
  • Shelley Holden ('00, JD '03, P '29)
  • Mickey Kangur (P '20, P '21 MSM)
  • Tonu Kangur ('87, P '20, P '21 MSM)
  • Steve Lineberger ('80, MBA '82, P '15)
  • Molly Lineberger ('82, MA '15, P '15)
  • John Saad ('91, P '28)
  • Susanne Saad (MA '93, P '28)
  • Coleman Team ('09)
  • Keith Vaughan ('72, P '01, P '05, P '10 MBA)
  • Lydia Vaughan (MA '71, P '01, P '05, P '10 MBA)

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Meet the WAKEWinston-Salem Team

Elizabeth Marsh (’07), Director of Philanthropy & Donor Engagement, leads Wake Forest’s Winston-Salem community alongside Philanthropy & Donor Engagement Officers Geoff Puttkammer and Anna Baker. They are excited to work with you to create local experiences and engagement opportunities for Wake Foresters in the area!

Elizabeth Marsh (’07)

336.758.3064

Geoff Puttkammer

336.758.6242

Anna Baker

336.758.5413