Savory CJH3 Fundraiser Announced

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Renee North

Contribute to the Charles J. Harbin, III Memorial Scholarship Fund and apply 100% of your donation directly towards your next meal or catering job at Mittie’s Tea Room of Roswell, GA!

Here’s how it works:

1. DONATE to the Scholarship Fund

 Via credit card online: http://www.CharlesHarbin.com, or mail/deliver your contribution to:
Charles J. Harbin, III Memorial Scholarship
c/o KeyWorth Bank
9925 Haynes Bridge Road, Suite 100
Alpharetta, GA 30022

2. PRINT your official receipt and present to your server on your next visit to Mittie’s

3. SAVOR a delicious Brunch, Lunch or Tea, or schedule a Catering job.

4. ENJOY HALF OFF your check (up to 100% of your donation)!

Please present the official donation receipt provided by the CJH3 Memorial Scholarship Fund to your server upon arrival. You’ll receive a 50% discount off your meal, or Catering order, up to the amount of your donation! Receipt may be used for one visit.

This fundraiser to benefit students is generously sponsored by:

Mittie’s Tea Room
Roswell, GA
www.Mitties.com

Heartfelt thanks to Lynn Holdridge, owner of Mittie’s for her support.

Please help spread the word by distributing the Charles Harbin Scholarship Fundraiser at Mitties Flyer, and by mailing this article and sharing the story link on facebook and twitter!  Thank you!

Update: This fundraiser has ended.

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Charles Harbin

Posted on November 15, 2011 by Renee North

Charles Harbin

for his family

Dress Like Mr Harbin Day

the teacher in him had a classroom edge.
his beliefs were clear and strong:
prize the writing and the student.
charles the father yearned for his girls to thrive,
able to see what they could become,
precious rubies he held in his cupped hands.
blessed with adventure in his heart,
he took big and small risks… his colleagues
and students applauded this courage
in class and on the field.
he was planting his feet…he knew he could
outrun the tide, and his direction was clear now,
hewn by his elegant and often bumpy journey.
but he was swept away from us,
taken by unkind and random chance.
a gathering followed, a service for charles
to celebrate his time, and to mark his talents.
the honor, the kind we all covet, was a package:
frantic teachers talk, cry, plan to show
the love, admiration, and respect they had for their buddy charles.
a tender teacher group, his department, they give his family
something they can hold dear forever – a tribute.
he had grown into someone who had earned respect,
and when the family parsed the service, there he was,
the one we all loved, full and complete in stature, a respected man.

by Jack Carter-North
Educator, Writer, Poet

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Mitties Supports CJH3 Scholarship Fund

Posted on November 12, 2011 by Renee North

Mittie’s Tea Room Supports Charles J Harbin III Memorial Scholarship Fund

Charles Harbin, a talented and highly appreciated teacher at Roswell High School will be greatly missed.

Matt Lawless, English teacher and close friend of Charles’ said, “He was funny, witty, good entertainment and always in a good mood. He had the ability to teach and make it fun. He was always the first person to say hello, and he was never in a bad mood.” Charles was a junior varsity coach at Roswell High along with Lindsay Boyd. Lindsay remembers him as funny, caring and competitive.

Charles was a frequent visitor of Mittie’s Tea Room in Roswell where he often ran into students and fellow teachers, often sharing quips with them. A couple of weeks before his death, his sister Renee invited him to lunch and he chose Mittie’s. On that occasion, an employee who was a previous student of his approached the table to say hi and to catch-up a little on what had been going on in each of their lives. Renee reflects fondly on the memory of that encounter, the interaction that the “Harb” always had with his associates. It seems as if he knew everyone around Roswell.

In Charles’ honor, a memorial scholarship fund has been created in his name and to his memory. This scholarship will be awarded to high school students entering college. Education was the tonic of his life and this scholarship will serve as a keynote remembrance of him and his dedication to his students.

In the planning stages of the scholarship Renee reached out to Lynn Holdridge, owner of Mittie’s Tea Room in Roswell, GA for support of the idea. Her reaction was immediate and enthusiastic, “I am happy that we are a part of one of your lasting memories with your brother. I would like to share your story and support the scholarship fund as an ongoing relationship with Mittie’s.”

The Charles J. Harbin, III Memorial Scholarship was formed in November 2011 to commemorate the life of Charles J. Harbin, III and to change lives and open doors through education. The details of the Memorial Scholarship Fund can be found at: http://charlesharbiniii-scholarship.com/

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Scholarship Announced

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Renee North

In Charles Harbin’s honor, a memorial scholarship fund has been created in his name and to his memory. The scholarship fund is named Charles J. Harbin, III Memorial Scholarship. While still in the early planning stages, the scholarship will be awarded to high school students entering college, with applications being accepted beginning January 1, 2012. The criteria, application process and award will be posted as developed.

Your financial donation, as well as pledges of time or resources to develop, publicize, fundraise and administer the fund is gratefully accepted. 100% of donations will be awarded in the form of scholarships.

Account established for donations:

Charles J. Harbin, III Memorial Scholarship
c/o KeyWorth Bank
9925 Haynes Bridge Road, Suite 100
Alpharetta, GA 30022

Contribute online:

Website www.CharlesHarbinIII-Scholarship.com was secured as the main portal for information, fundraising and the memorial scholarship application.

Charles found his calling in education and this scholarship will serve as a keynote remembrance of him and his dedication to his students. Contact information for the scholarship board can be found at www.CharlesHarbinIII-Scholarship.com.

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