 JOE
MORRIS
District Governor
challenges Charlotte Rotary to
"Lead the Way"
By Jerri Haigler
Rotary District Governor Joe
Morris encouraged and challenged the Charlotte Rotary Club on
Tuesday when he discussed the real meaning of the organization's
theme for this year, "Leading the Way." Morris, a Rutherford, North
Carolina native, has exemplified the meaning of service starting as
an Eagle Scout, a Vietnam veteran, Lieutenant Commander in the Navy,
President of the Greater Charlotte Chapter of March of Dimes, and a
long-time, well-respected leader in the Rotary organization. Joined
by his wife Sally, a retired school teacher, and his daughter
Alicia, Morris received a warm welcome by the Charlotte Rotary Club.
In his remarks, Morris stated, "my job is to challenge you and help
you remember how powerful your club is to this community, this
state, and around the world." He stressed that the Rotary
organization needs our talent, expertise and leadership. Morris
shared with the group that our "community" extends far beyond the
borders of Mecklenburg County. As a result of the work we do, lives
are being touched around the world.
Morris shared some interesting and thought provoking statistics
during his presentation:
- $8 and ½ billion & 15
seconds
In the United States each year, we spend more than $8 ½
billion on bottled water while every 15 seconds a child
somewhere in the world dies from drinking impure,
contaminated water.
- 300 & 1
Nearly 300 people contracted polio daily before The
Rotary Foundation became involved in eliminating this
deadly disease. Today, that number has reduced to one.
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Morris stated that if The Rotary Foundation can make such a
significant impact on polio then the devastating number of children
dying from impure water can surely be addressed by the organization
as well.
Morris drove his message home again when he shared an example from
his visit to Honduras in 1999 following Hurricane Mitch. He joined
fellow Rotarians in helping build a new home for a family impacted
by the storm. As a result of their efforts, the family went from a
cardboard shack with a dirt floor and no electricity to a new
structurally sound home. While building the home, a group of 15-20
teenagers came walking up carrying the family's oldest son in a
casket. The 17-year-old had left home as a result of the poor living
conditions and the family's inability to provide a daily meal for
him. While selling chewing gum on the street, the teenager was
murdered for the small change he had in his pocket. Although the
rest of the week was a somber time for the family and the
volunteers, Morris reminded the group that were it not for the
assistance of Rotarians, that family would still be living in a
cardboard shack, and two younger children would have no hope for the
future.
He closed his remarks applauding Rotary for helping people they'll
never meet, with causes they probably will never encounter or
understand. Morris stated, "Because of your contributions to The
Rotary Foundation, we are making a difference all over the world."
Head Table:
John Snyder, Luther Moore, David Zimmerman, Sally Morris, Graham
Wilson; Invocation: Mac McCarley
Visitors &
Guests:
Chris Thomas; Health &
Happiness: Mike Rash; Song: Alan Barnhardt; Piano: Thomas Moore
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NEW MEMBER APPROVAL |
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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
September 5th. You will be contacted by a member of
the Board. Otherwise, no reply is necessary and election will
proceed according to our bylaws. |
Greg Etheridge
Comfort Systems USA (Carolinas), Inc.
Sponsor: Ron Campbell
Endorsed: Wes Clark and Ed Turner
Cindy Wolfe
Bank of the Ozarks
Sponsor: Wes Clark
Endorsed: Lori Hurd and Chris Kemper |
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Rotary Club of Charlotte
841 Baxter Street, Suite 118, Charlotte 28202
chltrot@bellsouth.net 704-375-6816 |
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Jim Woodward will head a
new alliance of business leaders and education advocates
pushing for reform in CMS; Tim
Newman will address the Association for Corporate
Growth attendees at their September conference.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Powell Majors Scholarship - joint effort with
Rotary Club of Charlotte and CPCC to establish a scholarship
fund in honor of Powell Majors, celebrating Powell's 100
years of exemplary life. Donations are to be mailed to the
Rotary Office, payable to "The Rotary Foundation DAF"
(designate Majors Scholarship in memo section).
Donor Advised Fund - tax-exempt account
established to accumulate contributions that will be
distributed for charitable causes designated by the Board of
Directors. The fund is administered by The Rotary
Foundation. Donations are to be mailed to the Rotary Office,
payable to "The Rotary Foundation DAF".
Classroom Central - ten volunteers are needed
on a monthly basis to assist teachers shopping at Classroom
Central. Hours are from 2:30 to 6:00, the third Thursday of
each month. Contact Ruth Castleberry for additional
information (rec@castleberryconsults.com).
Rotary Foundation Banquet - November 16, 2006
at the Renaissance Charlotte Suites Hotel. Ray Klinginsmith,
past Rotary Foundation Trustee, will speak. Contact David
Zimmerman if you are interested in attending.
Arequipa, Peru - David Anderson is
coordinating a trip with members of Dilworth Southend Rotary
to Arequipa, Peru. Those interested in making the journey
should contact David ASAP, 704-364-3311. Trip date will be
January 26 - February 4, 2007.
District Conference - District 7680 Conference
will be held in Charleston, April 13, 2007. Registration
information to follow.
GOLF
UPDATE:
This week's classification challenge - Non-Profit/Churches,
$675 - Education, $300. Thanks to
Floyd Davis (Non-Profit) and
Gene Bratek (Education)
for heading the effort. President
Luther said Ken Poe
is looking to challenge someone…REMEMBER - NO Rotary on
September 12. All Rotarians and guests are encouraged to
attend the 5:00 wine reception, fellowship, and dinner -
which should all conclude around 7:30. Cedarwood Country
Club. |
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SUPPORT THE ROTARY
FOUNDATION
$100 - Every Rotarian - Every Year |
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Attendance
Record |
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8/29/06 |
8/30/05 |
| visitors &
guests |
11 |
13 |
| club
members |
174 |
187 |
| total
attendance |
185 |
200 |
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New Members | Resignations |
Bill Griswold
Christian
Ogbonna |
Hope Lanier
Jim Dalgleish |
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Wedding
Anniversaries |
05 Imogene and Bill Kinney
07 Harriet and Bill Barnhardt
07 Pat and Bob Phifer
11 Meg and Bryan Adams
11 Sandee and Al Nikles
11 Cornelia and Jack Smylie |
| Birthdays and
Birthplaces |
05 Robert Freeman,
Charlotte, NC
05 John Lassiter, Lexington, KY
09 Tom O'Brien, Iowa City, IA
11 Bryan Adams, Charlotte, NC
11 John Armistead,
Burlington, NC
11 Harry Daugherty,
Covington, KY |
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