 ROTARY
DISTRICT 7680
GOVERNOR BILL WILSON
by Rick Jackson
District Governor
Bill Wilson, from the Greater Statesville Rotary addressed The
Charlotte Rotary Club, Tuesday August 9th, with a message of
optimism and participation.
Using the messages of fellow Rotarians whose exemplary leadership
have contributed so much to the first century of Rotary, he implored
our group to volunteer our support to those projects where each of
us can best be used as instruments of hope, healing and brotherhood.
Paul Harris lived his vision of philanthropy as did fellow Rotarians
Carl Wilheim, Marion Bunch and John Bosworth - fighting hunger,
disease, famine, polio, aids and responding with the urgent needs of
those who have suffered through war and natural disasters.
Rotary has proven to be the greatest service organization in the
world. Bill reminded us of this legacy and our responsibility to
continue this critical work and tradition as we enter our second
century of Rotary.
In a moment of inspiration, Bill quoted the lyrics of, "Dream the
Impossible Dream" from Man of La Mancha as a way to elevate each of
us in our purpose of service above self. His final quote of eight,
two-letter words, punctuated his message of giving, volunteering and
involvement, "If it is to be, it is up to me."
Head Table:
Luther Moore, Rebecca Wallace-Aktas, Herb Harriss, John Hewitt,
Charlie Greer, Jan Thompson
Visitors &
Guests:
Invocation: John Snyder; Visitors & Guests: Doug Booth, Health &
Happiness: Don Haack
 After
learning Governor Bill's interests include alpine skiing,
motorcycling and ornamental gardening, President Herb
couldn't resist picking up a Harley Davidson tee-shirt
saying "biker to the bone." |
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NEW MEMBER
APPROVAL |
The Classification and Membership
Committee recommend and the Directors approve for consideration
for all members, the following NEW MEMBER. Should you question
the eligibility of any nominee, please call the Rotary Office by
August 10th. You will be contacted by a member of
the Board. Otherwise, no reply is necessary and election will
proceed according to our bylaws.
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Proposed Member
Company
Classification
Sponsor
Endorsed
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Robert L. Weeks
Meck. County Veterans Services
Government, Veteran Services
Bill Meanor
Harry Weatherly, Joe Penner
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Proposed Member
Company
Classification
Sponsor
Endorsed |
Charlie Raubacher
Parsons
Construction, Program Management
Jim Barnhardt
Luther Moore, Jim Kiser |
Support the
Rotary Foundation
$100 EVERY ROTARIAN/EVERY YEAR |
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The Student
Exchange Committee is making big plans for Paz Tovar, the
exchange student scheduled to arrive from Colombia on August
19th. Host families are in place except for the period
covering December through February. Please contact Ed
Wadsworth,
ed@wadsworthgroup.net or
704-895-3435 if you are able to help. Though things went
well with last year's exchange student, the committee is
working to ensure an even more positive experience, as well
as more club interaction for Paz. You'll be seeing her at
the head table or serving as a greeter. And club members
will be asked to 'adopt' her for Christmas. Stay tuned for
more surprises, suggestions, and opportunities for you to
get to know Paz.
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Governor Bill Wilson
honored the club's newest Paul Harris Fellow,
Chuck Lew, with his
certificate, medallion, and lapel pin by asking all Paul
Harris Fellows in the audience to stand. Congratulations and
Thank You, Chuck.
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If you have not
yet paid your 1st Quarter
invoice, your account is 30 days past due.
Immediate payment is appreciated. |
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NEW MEMBER
PROFILE |
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Carol P. Chavis
Hendrick Lexus
Classification: Automotive, Public
Relations
6025 E. Independence Blvd. (28212)
carol.chavis@hendrickauto.com
704-532-4831 Fax
704-537-8496 |
Carol is the Business Development
and Community Relations Director for Hendrick Lexus. She
relocated from Columbia, South Carolina where she was the
Executive Director of Leadership South Carolina, a
leadership program through the University of South Carolina
and the Governors Office as well as the private sector.
Prior to that, she was the manager of Rural Development with
the South Carolina Department of Commerce, assisting rural
counties across South Carolina with economic development.
Her career began as president with the Orangeburg County
Chamber of Commerce where her responsibilities included
business and economic development, marketing, tourism and
quality of life issues.
Carol has been a member of the Rotary Club of Orangeburg and
Columbia South Carolina. She has served on numerous boards
such as the Carolina's Association of Chamber Executives,
the South Carolina Economic Development Association, the
National Council of State Leadership Programs, Columbia and
Charlotte Chamber of Commerce. Carol has worked with Girl
Scouts of America, American Cancer Society, Habitat for
Humanity, Junior Achievement, Communities in Schools, March
of Dimes, South Carolina Festival of Roses and Tech Prep
Consortium in Orangeburg County. Carol is married to Glenn
and she has three children. |
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Attendance
Record |
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8/09/05 |
8/10/04 |
| visitors &
guests |
8 |
15 |
| club
members |
170 |
179 |
| total
attendance |
178 |
194 |
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Wedding
Anniversaries |
16 Frannie and Frank Martin
16 Joanne and Ed Ruff
17 Portia and Harry Weatherly
20 Sallie and Dick Klingman
20 Pat and George Thompson
21 Hope and Mike Parrott |
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New Members | Resignations |
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| Roaming
Rotarians |
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Anne Bridgeman, Spartanburg, SC | |
| Birthdays and
Birthplaces |
16 Jim Kiser, Belmont, NC
17 Paul Schmidt, Royal Oak, MI
18 Gregg Walker, Charlotte, NC
20 Carol Chavis, Columbia, SC
20 Carol Hughes, Washington, DC |
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