Aminy Audi Will Keynote Prayer Breakfast

March 1, 2011  by in UnCategorized   

By Home Furnishings Business in High Point on March 2, 2011

Aminy Audi, CEO and president of iconic American furniture brand L. & J.G. Stickley, will keynote the 17th Annual Furniture Fellowship Prayer Breakfast.

Audi will present her reflections on "Faith, Family and Furniture-A Life Journey" at the event, scheduled on the eve of High Point Furniture Market, 7-8 a.m., Friday, April 1, in the Ballroom of the International Home Furnishings Center.

In the early 1970s, the once proud and distinguished Stickley, founded in 1900, was on the verge of bankruptcy and had only 25 employees remaining. In a leap of faith and determination to rejuvenate the company, Aminy and her husband, Alfred, purchased Stickley in 1974. Today, New York-based Stickley has more than 1,500 employees representing 36 nationalities, and operates four state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities and 14 company-owned stores while selling retailers internationally.

Alfred Audi passed away in 2007, but the Stickley legacy and nurturing corporate environment is being continued by Aminy and son Edward.

"I believe passionately in living life daringly and richly, utilizing every God-given moment and opportunity," Aminy said.

Leading in music and worship at the breakfast will be Cindy Johnson, a young contemporary Christian vocalist, songwriter and guitarist and principal of Stage 2 Ministries. Cindy has recorded four full length albums, performed on stage with internationally known artists and has traveled overseas with Compassion International, an organization that works to release children from poverty.

Cost of admission for the breakfast is $25 for an individual, and $250 for a table of ten people. The cost includes breakfast, and in addition to covering expenses, these funds are directed towards charities such as Habitat for Humanity and High Point University scholarships. In addition, Mrs. Audi will donate her honorarium to the Furniture Hall of Fame.

For reservations, contact Teresa Huffman of Culp. Inc. by e-mail or at 336.889.5161 by March 28. For online reservations and payment, click here.