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April 1, 2003 |
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STEVE WHISNANT – World T.E.A.M. Sports We can never hear too many success stories, especially these days. Steve Whisnant, Executive Director of World T.E.A.M. Sports captured the true meaning of the term, team sports as he informed us of the mission of this visionary organization. Quoting Albert Camus, everything he learned about ethics, he learned in sports. World T.E.A.M. Sports brings individuals with and without disabilities together to undertake unique athletic events throughout the world to encourage, promote, and develop opportunities in sports for all people. Fresh ideas, creative projects and programs, which embrace all of humanity to join together and enjoy sports, have been the tenets that have driven the work and philosophy of World T.E.A.M. Sports. As it positions itself to be the best sports charity in the world, Steve shared some of the signature events and success stories of the organization: AXA WORLD RIDE ’95 The most extraordinary team imaginable circumnavigated the globe on bicycles---eight months, 13,000 miles and sixteen countries. A core team of seven, six with disabilities, undertook the entire challenge. VIETNAM CHALLENGE 1998 A sixteen-day bicycle journey with veterans from the US and Vietnam, many of whom are disabled because of their war experiences. FACE OF AMERICA 2002A moving monument to honor those who perished during the tragic events of 9-11. Twelve Hundred riders-family members, co-workers and friends participated in a bicycle ride from Ground Zero to the Pentagon. In conclusion, Steve announced the special screening of the documentary film Farther than the Eye Can See with Erik Weihenmayer, the first blind climber to reach Mt. Everest-the highest peak in the World, will be held at the Manor Theater on Tuesday, April 22nd . The event is in celebration of the 10th anniversary of the organization which will also honor Olin Nisbet, one of the founding members. Head Table: David Anderson Jerry Walters, John Scharer, Winn Maddrey, Chris Thomas, Ron Ezell; Invocation: Julian Aldridge. Visitors & Guests: Robert Knight; Health & Happiness: Bill Underwood; Club Education: Doug Bean; Song: Richard Early. * * * Polio Eradication Update Pledge:
$54,000 Please notify Sandy at chltrot@bellsouth.net if you would like to be added to the Reporter email distribution list. Committee Preference Forms should be returned to Sandy ASAP. Welcome new members Bill Bradley and John Hart. * * * MEMBERSHIP UPDATE The Charlotte club has brought in 37 new members this Rotary year, which is clearly the top recruitment for the District. However, the membership has suffered losses in the last couple of weeks: Herb Klein is moving to Charleston; Cynthia Carlson has transferred to Charlotte South; Lou Solomon’s busy schedule has prompted her resignation; Julian Aldridge is resigning upon his June retirement; and Jamie Armstrong anticipates moving out of the Charlotte area by July. ALL key members that will be missed. Contact Sandy at the Rotary office if you need a new member application. * * * |
New Member
Pender McElroy practices business and corporate law with James, McElroy & Diehl, P.A. in Charlotte. He grew up in Marshall in the mountains of Western NC where his father was a physician. After graduating from UNC-Chapel Hill with a business degree, he served in the U.S. Army as a Russian linguist in Germany and then attended law school at UNC, where he wrote for the Law Review. After law school, he served one year as law clerk to Justice William H. Bobbitt on the NC Supreme Court. He began practicing law in 1969 with the same firm that he is now with. Pender is chair of the NC Commission for Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities and Substance Abuse Services and of the board of Legal Aid of NC. He is also on the boards of the National Mental Health Association, Crisis Assistance Ministry, the Mecklenburg County Mental Health Association and the Mecklenburg Bar Association. He is a commercial arbitrator for the American Arbitration Association. He is an Elder at First Presbyterian Church. He was a member of Dilworth Rotary for 22 years where he served as president, and is a Paul Harris Fellow. Pender is married to Kathryn, who is an interior designer and partner in KRM Design in Charlotte. His sons are Ted, who sells building material in Greenville, SC, and Chuck, who is a recruiter for Bank of America in Charlotte. Welcome to Charlotte Rotary, Pender. * * * HONORARY MEMBERSHIP “Honorary” membership is exercised only in exceptional cases to recognize an individual for unusual service and contributions to Rotary and society. An honorary member is elected for one year only, and continuing membership must be renewed annually. Honorary members cannot propose new members to the club, do not hold office, and are exempt from attendance requirements and club dues. Nominations can be forwarded to the Board or to membership chair Martin Waters for review by the committee. There are currently 17 honorary members in the club, and they are:
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