Lasha Labadze and David Sichinava of the Republic of Georgia in conversation with FFCNC member, Donna Lambeth, at Innovation Quarter, a private-public venture of discovery and innovation in biomedical science and information technology operated by Wake Forest Medical Center in Winston-Salem. The Georgian delegation met with Dr. Eric Tomlinson and Dr. John McConnell.
The Republic of Georgia delegation in the Rare Book Room, Z. Smith Reynolds Library, Wake Forest University following a general overview of the US college and university systems presented by Tom Lambeth and Tom Phillips. From left to right: Diana Lezhava, Lasha Labadze, David Sichinava, Nani Bendeliani, Monica Kalandia, and Nana Macharashvili.
A Saturday afternoon visit to the NC School of the Arts included learning about making headpieces as part of their tour of the School of Design and Production
Following a box lunch at Forsythe Community College in Winston-Salem, the group visited an architectural design class on site
The Georgian delegates enjoyed walking the beautiful grounds of Salem College in Winston-Salem on Monday afternoon after meeting with faculty members.
Following a campus tour, the Georgian delegates pose for a group picture with FFCNC member, Barbara North (far left), and Salem College student tour guide, Katie Hall (far right).
Switch Day for Nana Macharashvili and host Steve Karr – leaving new friends and hosts in Winston-Salem and transferring to new hosts in Greensboro
Teddy and Me – Theodore Roosevelt and Lasha Labadze pose for a picture on the beautiful grounds of High Point University
Nana Macharashvili and her stately gentleman at High Point University
The Georgians enjoyed a tour of High Point University led by Dr. Carole Head (third from the right) joined by FFCNC member, Hal Guess (far right) following presentations by faculty members and a catered lunch.
What musical talent! An impromptu performance by pianist and Georgian delegate, David Sichinava, at Guilford College just prior to discussions on the Early College and Continuing Education programs.
Nana Macharashvili meets Dr. Ruth DeHoog from UNC-G to discover they have almost identical positions and responsibilities.
On Wednesday evening, the Georgian delegates enjoyed food and conversation at various small group dinners hosted by members.
FFCNC President, Barbara North, and Georgian delegate, Nani Bendeliani, at a small group dinner at the home of Patti Gilmore and Don Sylvester
Enjoying a traditional American Thanksgiving dinner hosted by Patti Gilmore and Don Sylvester
The two Nani’s – Nani Bendeliani and Nana Macharashvili – with dinner hosts Patti Gilmore and Don Sylvester
Facing L to R – David Sichinava, Nana Macharashvili and Lasha Labadze with the liberty bell on the campus of Bennett College on Thursday afternoon.
Lasha Labadze admiring the airplane models at the Aviation II Building of Guilford Technical Community College
Georgian delegate, Diana Lezhava, at the Aviation II Building of Guilford Technical Community College where the delegation met with Rich Pagan and toured the facility.
Nani Bendeliani shares her week’s experiences at the Farewell Dinner at the Taste of Thai restaurant on Thursday, May 2nd.
The group’s facilitator, Monica Kalandia, thanks the club for their hospitality and educational program at the Farewell Dinner at the Taste of Thai
David Sichinava at the Farewell Dinner at the Taste of Thai restaurant.
Lasha Labadze tells the members at the Farewell Dinner how polite US drivers are in comparison to those at home!
Peter Peiffer presented gold coins (donated by member Charlie Finch) to each delegate at the Farewell Dinner after they described their experiences of the week. Peter chuckles as Nana Macharashvili gives her personal impressions.
Nani Bendeliani and her Greensboro host, Georgina Kyle, at the Farewell Dinner on Thursday evening at the Taste of Thai restaurant.
A Farewell Dinner Group Picture – left to right – Nana Macharashvili, Lasha Labadze, Diana Lezhava, Nani Bendeliani, David Sichinava, and facilitator, Monica Kalandia.
On Friday morning, the group met with US Congressman, Howard Coble, and presented him with a traditional Georgian cap.
A traditional visit to Krispy Creme to have donuts and coffee on Friday morning. Nana Macharashvili poses with her hat and glazed donut.
The group met with Dr. Ruth DeHoog (in blue sweater) at UNCG’s Elliott Center to discuss graduate education and research in the social sciences followed by a catered lunch.
Monica, Nana and Diana enjoy a last night out at the Mellow Mushroom and First Friday Arts in downtown Greensboro on Friday, May 3rd.
Lasha demonstrates the hand puppet he purchased for his little son.
Nani Bendeliani and David Sichinava wait for their pizza at the Mellow Mushroom on Friday night at the First Arts Friday in Greensboro.
Ray Kiszely and daughter, Stefanie, just before the departure of their guest, Diana.
Too much weight in the suitcase means you have to carry it on. David has packed his backpacks for optimal balance and is ready to head home.