The Charles & Etta Dudley Foundation

06/09/2026

06/09/2026

🔴 WE ARE LIVE! 🔴

Welcome to the June installment of
✨ THE DUDLEY LYCEUM SERIES ✨

Join us LIVE as we welcome:

⭐ Bobby Edgil
Chief Executive Officer
ABS Business Systems / ABS Purewater

🎙 TODAY’S TOPIC:
“Overcoming Adversity in Life, Work and Relationships”

This inspiring conversation will explore leadership, resilience, faith, business success, and the power of perseverance through life’s challenges.

📍 LIVE from:
The Charles & Etta Dudley Foundation
707 Youngs Lane • Nashville, TN

The Dudley Lyceum Series exists to INFORM • INSPIRE • EMPOWER while honoring the past, inspiring the present, and preparing the next generation.

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🌐 [www.cedudley.org](http://www.cedudley.org)

06/09/2026

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Join us LIVE for the next installment of
✨ THE DUDLEY LYCEUM SERIES ✨

📅 Tuesday, June 9, 2026
🕛 12:00 Noon
📍 The Charles & Etta Dudley Foundation
707 Youngs Lane • Nashville, TN

Featuring:
⭐ Bobby Edgil
Chief Executive Officer
ABS Business Systems / ABS Purewater

🎙 Topic:
“Overcoming Adversity in Life, Work and Relationships”

With more than 37 years of business and leadership experience, Bobby Edgil will share practical insight, personal wisdom, and encouragement on navigating adversity, strengthening relationships, and leading with purpose.

This powerful conversation will explore:
✔ Leadership through challenges
✔ Faith and perseverance
✔ Business and personal growth
✔ Family, relationships, and purpose

The Dudley Lyceum Series exists to INFORM • INSPIRE • EMPOWER while preserving legacy and building the future.

📡 Watch LIVE and join the conversation!

🌐 [www.cedudley.org](http://www.cedudley.org/join-us)

06/09/2026

🎥 LIVE STREAM EVENT ALERT 🎥

Join us LIVE for the next installment of
✨ THE DUDLEY LYCEUM SERIES ✨

📅 Tuesday, June 9, 2026
🕛 12:00 Noon
📍 The Charles & Etta Dudley Foundation
707 Youngs Lane • Nashville, TN

Featuring:
⭐ Bobby Edgil
Chief Executive Officer
ABS Business Systems / ABS Purewater

🎙 Topic:
“Overcoming Adversity in Life, Work and Relationships”

With more than 37 years of business and leadership experience, Bobby Edgil will share practical insight, personal wisdom, and encouragement on navigating adversity, strengthening relationships, and leading with purpose.

This powerful conversation will explore:
✔ Leadership through challenges
✔ Faith and perseverance
✔ Business and personal growth
✔ Family, relationships, and purpose

The Dudley Lyceum Series exists to INFORM • INSPIRE • EMPOWER while preserving legacy and building the future.

📡 Watch LIVE and join the conversation!

🌐 [www.cedudley.org](http://www.cedudley.org/join-us)

06/04/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Dudley Lyceum Series Continues June 9 with Business Leader Bobby Edgil

Nashville, TN — June 2026 — The Charles & Etta Dudley Foundation invites the community to attend the third installment of the Dudley Lyceum Series on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 12:00 noon - located at 707 Youngs Lane in Nashville.

The featured speaker will be Bobby Edgil, Chief Executive Officer of ABS Business Systems and ABS Purewater. With more than 37 years of sales and operational leadership experience, Edgil is widely respected for his commitment to business excellence, leadership, faith, and family.

His presentation, “Overcoming Adversity in Life, Work and Relationships,” will offer practical wisdom and personal insight into navigating challenges, building resilience, and leading with purpose both professionally and personally.

The Dudley Lyceum Series is a signature initiative of The Charles & Etta Dudley Foundation designed to inform, inspire, and empower the community through conversations centered on leadership, education, faith, history, and civic engagement. The series also serves as a platform to preserve and highlight the rich legacy of Black Seventh-day Adventist history while encouraging future generations toward purpose-driven leadership.

Attendees will have the opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue, fellowship, and community connection. A light lunch will be served following the presentation.

This event is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact [email protected]

Media Contact:

Michael A. Hubbard
Executive Director
The Charles & Etta Dudley Foundation
707 Youngs Land
Nashville, TN 37207
[email protected]
615-804-4822

05/05/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Dudley Lyceum Series Continues with Aundra K. O’Giste-Nobrega on Faith, Leadership, and Civic Impact
Nashville, TN — May 2026 — The Charles & Etta Dudley Foundation invites the community and its valued supporters to the second installment of the Dudley Lyceum Series, a growing platform for education, leadership, and community engagement in Nashville.

The upcoming session will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM at the Foundation’s campus (707 Youngs Lane, Nashville, TN), featuring guest speaker Aundra K. O’Giste-Nobrega, an accomplished public service professional serving as an Executive Legislative Assistant with the Tennessee General Assembly.

Her presentation, “Standing in Purpose, Rooted in Legacy: Faith and Politics,” will explore the powerful intersection of faith, public service, and leadership—offering timely insights into how values and vision can shape meaningful civic impact.

A Voice at the Intersection of Policy and Purpose
With more than 20 years of experience across healthcare administration, higher education, and public service—including leadership roles at Vanderbilt University Medical Center—O’Giste-Nobrega brings a unique blend of strategic expertise and heartfelt commitment to community advancement. Her work within the State Senate reflects a deep dedication to ensuring that policy remains connected to people.

A proud graduate of Oakwood University and current graduate student at Liberty University, she embodies the very principles the Dudley Lyceum Series seeks to elevate: faith, family, education, and purpose-driven leadership.

Building on Momentum
Following a strong inaugural event, the Dudley Lyceum Series continues to establish itself as a signature initiative of the Charles & Etta Dudley Foundation, designed to:
• Inspire leadership across generations
• Promote culturally grounded education
• Elevate the importance of Black Seventh-day Adventist history and legacy
• Create meaningful opportunities for dialogue and growth
Each session offers a welcoming, accessible environment where community, faith, and knowledge converge. A light lunch will be served.

An Invitation to Invest in Impact
The Dudley Lyceum Series is made possible through the generosity of donors and partners who believe in the power of education and community transformation.
Supporters are invited to:
• Sponsor future Lyceum sessions
• Invest in youth-focused educational programming
• Help expand access to high-quality, community-centered learning experiences
Your partnership directly contributes to building a platform that honors the past, equips the present, and prepares the next generation of leaders.

Event Details
📅 Tuesday, May 12, 2026
🕛 12:00 PM
📍 Charles & Etta Dudley Foundation
707 Youngs Lane, Nashville, TN 37207
🌐 www.cedudley.org

About the Charles & Etta Dudley Foundation
The Charles & Etta Dudley Foundation is a Nashville-based nonprofit dedicated to advancing education, strengthening communities, and promoting leadership through faith-informed initiatives. By preserving legacy and creating opportunity, the Foundation continues to invest in individuals and communities for lasting impact.

Media & Donor Contact
Michael Hubbard
Executive Director
Charles & Etta Dudley Foundation
[email protected] 615-804-4822
www.cedudley.org

04/22/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
The Charles & Etta Dudley Foundation Launches “Teena’s R.N. Nursing Scholarship” to Empower Future Nurses and Support Single Mothers
Nashville, TN — The Charles & Etta Dudley Foundation is proud to announce the launch of Teena’s R.N. Nursing Scholarship, a new initiative designed to support African-American female nursing students who are custodial parents at Oakwood University.
This scholarship reflects the Foundation’s continued commitment to advancing education, strengthening families, and investing in the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Addressing a Critical Need
Balancing the demands of nursing school while raising a family presents significant challenges. Many talented women face financial hardship, time constraints, and limited support systems that can hinder their ability to complete their education.
Teena’s R.N. Nursing Scholarship was created to help remove these barriers—providing both financial assistance and encouragement to women determined to succeed.
“This scholarship is about more than financial support—it’s about investing in women who are carrying both the responsibility of family and the calling to serve others through nursing,” said Michael Hubbard, Executive Director of The Charles & Etta Dudley Foundation.
“We believe that when we support these women, we strengthen families, communities, and the future of healthcare.”

Scholarship Overview
• Award: $1,000 per semester (up to two semesters per academic year)
• Institution: Oakwood University
• Field of Study: Undergraduate Nursing


Eligibility Requirements
Applicants must:
• Be African American female students, age 25 or older
• Be a custodial parent
• Be enrolled in a nursing program at Oakwood University
• Maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Have affiliation with the Seventh-day Adventist Church

Application Process
Applicants must submit:
• Completed application form: https://www.cedudley.org/nursingapp
• Unofficial Oakwood University transcript
• A 500–750 word essay outlining:
o Educational and career goals
o Challenges as a custodial parent
o How the scholarship will support their success
• Two letters of recommendation from church leaders (including one from a pastor)

Important Deadline
📅 Application Deadline: April 30, 2026
📬 Mailing Address:
The Teenie’s RN Nursing Scholarship Committee
The Charles & Etta Dudley Foundation
707 Youngs Lane
Nashville, TN 37207
📧 Email Submissions: [email protected]

Continuing a Legacy of Impact
Teena’s R.N. Nursing Scholarship honors a legacy of compassion, service, and dedication to community uplift. Through this initiative, the Foundation seeks to empower women who are not only pursuing careers in healthcare but are also raising the next generation.

About The Charles & Etta Dudley Foundation
The Charles & Etta Dudley Foundation is committed to preserving legacy while inspiring education, leadership, and community service. Through scholarships, programs, and partnerships, the Foundation works to expand opportunity and create lasting impact in underserved communities.

Media Contact:
Michael Hubbard
Executive Director
The Charles & Etta Dudley Foundation
📧 [email protected]

04/21/2026

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