Iredell-Statesville Schools

Godfrey Lumber Receives Community Schools Award

December 2005

I am writing to tell you that Godfrey Lumber Company has been chosen as the Iredell-Statesville Schools' Community Schools Award recipient for the month of January 2006 in honor of all that you do for the students and staff at Central Elementary.

We would like to recognize you and the members of your organization at the January 9, 2006, school board meeting at the Statesville Government Center.

Thank you for your dedication and excellence in education. We are lucky to have you as a partner in our school system and thank you for all you do for our students and staff!

Sincerely,

Maureen G. Moore
Public Relations Director

November 18, 2005

Local Student Wins Regional Lumber Essay Contest

The Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association (SLMA) today announced that Grayson Barker, a fourth grader at Central Elementary School in Statesville, won the 2005 National Forest Products Week Regional Essay Contest. As the regional winner, Grayson receives a $1000 U.S. Savings Bond from the Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association.

Godfrey Lumber Company, Inc., the local sponsor of the contest, selected Grayson's essay, entitled, "What would we do without Wood?" as the winning essay for his class. It was then submitted to SLMA for consideration in the regional contest and was chosen as the winner from many essays from across the Southeastern United States. Two other fourth grade classes from Central Elementary School participated in the contest. Local winners from those classes were Courtney Cox and Kyle Mehl. Each winner received a $50 bond from Godfrey Lumber.

Godfrey Lumber has sponsored a local essay contest in recognition of National Forest Products Week for the past 3 years. This was SLMA's third year sponsoring a regional contest. Entrants were asked to write one page, minimum, on what life might be like if there were no products containing wood or wood products.

"We had so many wonderful essays to choose from — it was a difficult decision for us," said Steve Rountree, President of the Southeastern Lumber Manufacturers Association. "Grayson very creatively portrayed what he felt like a day with no forest products might be like, and I think he fully understands the enormous impact that the forest products have on our day-to-day lives."

2004

LOG-A-LOAD for Kids Auction brings over $100,000 to Children

The Log-A-Load for Kids equipment auction to benefit Children's Miracle Network was a huge success. A check in the about of $105,503.75 was presented to Page Stroup of the Children's Hospital in Charlotte, NC.

Currently in its 15th year, Log-A-Load for Kids continues to raise much needed funds to benefit kids served by Children's Miracle Network hospitals around the country. Donations for the Log-A-Load benefit auction include sawmill, forestry, land clearing and farm equipment. Today, Godfrey Lumber is proud to be one of an estimated 13,000 participants across the United States.

Log-A-Load for Kids was formed in 1988 by a small group of Carolina loggers. Since then the program has expanded nationwide and raised nearly $10.8 million for CMN hospitals.

June 4, 2002

Scouts thank Godfrey Lumber

On behalf of Cub Scout Day Camp, I would like to extend a big THANK YOU for donating lumber to our Day Camp. Some of it is already cut up to be part of this year's stool project. And, since you gave us so much, I now also have enough for next year's project.

Thank you again for your help and generosity.

Sincerely,
T. Elmquist

April 18, 2002

National Log-a-Load for Kids Nets Valuable Funds

I want to thank Godfrey Lumber so much for your involvement in this year's national Log a Load for Kids campaign that benefits The Children's Miracle Network.

Because of your generosity, and others like you, we were able to raise $232,000 at this event. I know that you had time as well as money invested in this cause and I want to applaud you for your efforts. The children across this country could not have asked for a better friend.

Thank you again for being a part of this very special event.

With Tremendous Admiration,
Johnny Hall

January 28, 2001

Godfrey Lumber Presents Developmental Day Donation

Godfrey Lumber recently made a donation of $1,129 to the Iredell Developmental Day Centers. The money was used to purchase new rugs for the classrooms at the center. Godfrey Lumber also provided wood chips and mulch for the playground area.

Wilson Godfrey commented, "One hundred years from now, our clothes, cars or position won't make a difference to a soul. But kindness shown to a child can last for generations. Godfrey Lumber in Statesville sincerely appreciates this opportunity."