Public Service for SBC Convention.
With the SBC Annual Meeting coming in Greensboro this summer I thought how I could be of service. There are many bloggers that have expertise in certain areas. Marty Duren- well he is just information central. Wade Burleson has a passion for our missionaries. Art Rogers is an expert on Roberts Rules of order and how to handle ourselves at the SBC convention. Dorcas Hawker is analysing the makeup of the various committees. Villa Rica is our resident SBC historian. Wes Kenny is our "devils advocate" (but a great guy).
I thought, what can I offer to as a service to all of our "messangers" coming to my great state this June. Everyone has their expertise and this is mine. I am providing a list of Starbucks for those coming to Greensboro so you can make your hotel reservations and your route to the convention center. I would hate for someone not to have the caffine needed to vote accordingly.
For those driving north through Charlotte, here are the locations:
Concord, Hwy 29
1490 US Highway 29
Concord NC, 28027
Concord Mill
8111 Concord Mills Blvd
Concord NC, 28027 - This one is inside the mall. Bass Pro Shop is here too!
The Arbors
2121 East Arbors Drive
Charlotte NC, 28262
Mallard Pointe
9211 North Tryon Street
Charlotte NC, 28223
7th Street
1961 East 7th Street
Charlotte NC, 28204- this is the one I witnessed to "Bill Murray"
Providence Road
545 Providence Rd.
Charlotte NC, 28207 - for those taking I-485
There are others in Charlotte, but they are out of your way as you travel to Greensboro.
This one is on I-85 in Salisbury.
Towne Creek Commons
916 East Innes Street
Salisbury NC, 28145 -I had coffee there yesterday- they gave it to me free because they didn't have coffee ready.
For those driving West on I-85/40:
Harris Teeter-Chapel Hill #117
2110 Estes Dr Chapel Hill NC, 27514
Burlington Mall-- I've been here a few times. It is an old bank. You can sit in the vault-cool!
451 Huffman Mill Road Burlington NC, 27215
Harris Teeter-Burlington # 345
2727 Church St. Burlington NC, 27215
Target Burlington T-2037
1475 University Drive Burlington NC, 27215
For those driving East on I-40:
Embassy Suites Winston-Salem
460 N Cherry St
Winston-Salem NC, 27101
Stratford Road
110 Oakwood Drive
Winston-Salem NC, 27103
Hanes Mall Blvd.---I've been here. Great mall.
2085 Frontis Plaza Blvd.
Winston-Salem NC, 27103
Harper Hill Common
4912 Country Club Road
Winston-Salem NC, 27104
Mt. Tabor Place
3331 Robinhood Road
Winston-Salem NC, 27106
Greensboro/High Point area Starbucks:
Shops on Battleground
1603 Battleground Avenue
Greensboro NC, 27408
Golden Gate (Store/Training Center)-
2204 Golden Drive
Greensboro NC, 27405
Friendly - HT- Been here too. Great location
3310 W. Friendly Ave.
Greensboro NC, 27408
BI LO - Greensboro #131
2639 Lawndale Rd.
Greensboro NC, 27408
Four Seasons Towne Centre-I've been here too. Next to Four Season's Hotel. Great mall for ladies!
400 Four Seasons Town Centre
Greensboro NC, 27407
Battleground Village
2969 Battleground Avenue
Greensboro NC, 27408
Patriots Place
516 Pisgah Church Road
Greensboro NC, 27455
Guilford College
5607 W Friendly Ave
Greensboro NC, 27410
Harris Teeter Greensboro #33--I've been to this one too!
701 Frances King St
Greensboro NC, 27407
Shoppes at Deep River
3875 John Gordon Lane
High Point NC, 27265
posted by Kevin Bussey at 4/11/2006 10:07:00 AM
18 Comments:
I'm not a BBQ expert, I'm learning.
Now Starbucks--they know me by name. I'm like Norm on Cheers minus about 150 lbs
Not only do I go to Starbucks, we have a grinder and an Aroma Grande coffee maker. I have Starbucks mugs, etc...
Before anyone has a cow..I didn't buy any of them. They were all gifts. When we moved from Mobile to Charlotte, the workers there gave up there free coffee bags for the week and gave them to me and a coffee maker, mugs, mocca mix,etc....
Kevin,
You are innovative, funny and my kind of guy. Still, two things:
1. If YSBC takes a coffee break during important business at the convention, I am holding you personally accountable.
2. If anyone thinks I am an expert parlimentarian, they are nuts! I know RRO through my fraternity, which means I know it moderately better than the man on the street. Fortunately, our by laws are not hard to comprehend and all I am doing is fleshing out the practical stuff.
PS: I had Starbucks last night - Thanks to Dorcas!
I also need to add that I get emails from wise people that help me dispense the knowledge.
The stuff about Barry McCarty came from people who were there, since I was not.
I didn't want to look like I was claiming their wisdom, 'cause I'm not.
I'd get a huge kick out of a coffee fast for two weeks, if you did that, Kevin. Two weeks, no coffee. I'd want to see that. I might even pay to see it. The next reality tv-show. Kevin Without Coffee
But what about those who might prefer another brand of coffee, like Folger's Crystals, for example?
Sorry, that's horrible. Just trying to keep up my devil's advocate image.
There is another public service you might provide: I'll be staying at the AmeriSuites - Greesnboro Wendover; it's at 1619 Stanley Road. The only thing I'll want to know on Tuesday morning at 6:00, after that 45-minute (ahem) Young Leader's meeting the night before is where is the nearest Krispy Kreme?
26 Starbuck's listed! Man that is not fair. I've got three and their all at least 30-45 minutes away.
Thou shalt not covet, thou shalt not covet...
Kevin-
You are the man!
What a list; wonder if it will fit in my pocket...
Joe,
Not going to happen.
Wes,
Here are your Krispy Kreme's
Greensboro
2401 Battleground Ave.
Greensboro, NC 27408 US
Phone: 336-540-1594
Greensboro
3704 High Point Road
Greensboro, NC 27407
Phone: 336 854-8275
Greensboro
3704 High Point Road
Greensboro, NC 27407
Phone: 336-854-8275
Jamie,
There are even more in Charlotte, I just listed the ones on I-85 or I-485.
Art -
Is there a rule about food and drink in the convention hall? If you don't want YSBC leaving at inopportune moments, maybe we need several camping coolers filled with store-bought Starbucks frappucinos or the like.
Or maybe we need to elect Art to be President of the Convention for next year and he can put Starbucks breaks into the Order of Business.
Dorcas,
There better not be. I will bring Starbucks in a flask if I need to :)
Krispy Kreme and Starbucks - we're all going to be too wired to vote anyway!
Alan,
Maybe we can get Starbucks and Krispy Kreme to sponsor the Young Leaders gathering!
^^^^^^John S.- Since you and I will be rooming together in Greensboro it's good to know that neither of us likes coffee! Although Starbucks hot chocolate rocks!
Dorcas,
Brilliant idea to bring a cooler with the Starbucks!!! It's the genius invention that keeps hot things hot and cold things cold and will serve us well.
I perceive you have the gifts of hospitatlity and encouragement.
Not discernment, though, if you were serious about electing me to president of the SBC.
I take it you were joking about that, though.
Kevin,
With posts like this, it doesn't take much to see you're really a student/college minister at heart.
Man...
I wish I liked coffee...I'd have so many places to go while in the great state of NC. Now the KK's are a nice addition KB. Thanks for that info!
haha! now, this is great, bro!
hey, any linkage to local coffee shops? i'm sure there have to be SOME in the greensboro area...
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