Ken Harris introduced the speakers who told "How They Got Where They're At." One thread that was common to each presentation is that you get there with the help and influence of others.
     Duke Ison is minister at Dilworth United Methodist Church. His short answer to the "How I Got Where I'm At" is that the bishop sent him; the longer answer is that his direction was influenced by several people, including his father, a minister neighbor and a professor at UNC. His dad helped him form his character, his minister neighbor taught him that the best gift is the gift of humanity and the professor made the scriptures come alive for him.
     He is a native of Charlotte and admitted to growing up with several fellow Rotarians, including Phil Van Hoy. He forgave Phil for his undergraduate degree from Duke and said that Phil found redemption in getting his law degree from UNC.
     Ron Kimble came to Charlotte by way of Greenville, N.C., where he was the city manager. He is an assistant city manager in Charlotte.
     Ron said there are three major characteristics that have helped in his development. They are patience and knowing when the time is right, working through problems and maintaining a sense of humor. He told the story of his honeymoon in Aruba to describe these characteristics.
     When he and his wife left Chicago for Aruba on their honeymoon, there was a 15-hour delay in leaving Chicago. In Aruba there was no room at their hotel, so they were relegated to a flea-bag hotel for two nights, then back to their original hotel where they shared a room with an older couple and worked out a split-shift use of the room. Their compensation for all this inconvenience was a free meal. As fate would have it, they had as difficult a time in returning as they had coming down. That would truly take a sense of humor.
     Charlotte police chief Darrel Stephens is a Kansas City, Missouri, native whose only exposure to the Carolinas before coming to Charlotte was stints at Parris Island, S.C., and Camp Lejeune, N.C. Former FBI chief Clarence Kelly was a major influence on Darrel when Kelly was working in Kansas City. Kelly had a participative management style, was a good organizer and treated people with respect. Darrel served as a fellow at the National Institute of Justice and studied at the University of Kansas. He served as chief in Largo, Florida, Newport News, Virginia, and was in D.C. for seven years before going to St. Petersburg, Florida, his last position before coming to Charlotte.
     Kip Kiser was born in Greenville, S.C., and moved to Milan, Indiana, at an early age. Milan is the town made famous by the movie "Hoosiers." Scouting played a major role in his life and he earned the Eagle award. He returned to South Carolina for his college education, attending the Citadel and earning a graduate degree at the University of South Carolina.
     He moved to Charlotte and worked for Crowder Construction Company before starting his own construction company. Married, his wife teaches at Park Road Elementary.
     Kip has been involved in several Char­lotte civic efforts, including the Housing Authority and the Revitalization Committee.
     Jim Evans introduced guests and visiting Rotarians. Mary Mack's Health and Happiness poem "The Month after Christmas" reminded all of us that we usually pick up an extra pound or two during the holidays.
     Thomas Moore, whose piano skills are always our sunshine, led us in "You Are My Sunshine."
     Rusty Brink led the invocation, and Paul Betzold introduced our newest Rotarian, Benton Bragg, president of Bragg Financial Advisors.
     Tom Robertson urged us to sign up to help with our Habitat House, and President Don adjourned the meeting at the end of the personal testimonials.

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New Member

MONTEIC ANTONIO SIZER

2000

Youth Advocacy

Right Moves for Youth, Inc.
926 Elizabeth Ave., Ste. 401 (28204)
704-377-4425
FAX 704-377-3196
email: MSizer@rightmovesforyouth.org

     Dr. Monteic A. Sizer is the executive director of Right Moves for Youth. He joined Right Moves for Youth September 1, 1999.
     As the executive director, Monteic manages the daily operations of a major youth-oriented nonprofit agency. He is responsible for establishing and executing policies and strategic plans. Monteic is also charged with budget and annual fund development. He leads a team of 6 paid staff and nearly 400 volunteers. The agency provides services to nearly 5,000 youth in 80 Charlotte-Mecklenburg schools and 8 community-based sites.
     Before joining Right Moves for Youth, Monteic completed his Ph.D. residency requirement at Hall Psychiatric Institute. While there, Monteic evaluated and treated children, adults and families.
     Before completing his residency at Hall Psychiatric Institute, Monteic managed a major juvenile delinquency research project at the University of South Carolina. Prior to that, he worked for the Institute for Families and Society as a school-based psychologist. The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice also employed him as a prison and community-based psychologist.
     Monteic was born in Charlotte and attended Central Piedmont Community College and Pfeiffer University. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Pfeiffer University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Criminal Justice. Monteic earned his Ph.D. in Clinical-Community Psychology from the University of South Carolina. Monteic is also a graduate and fellow of the North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership. Currently, Monteic is enrolled in the Sisters of Mercy Carolinas Nonprofit Management and Leadership Program and Duke University's Certificate Program in Nonprofit Management.
     Monteic was recognized as an All-American Scholar by the United States Achievement Academy. He was also inducted into Phi Delta Sigma, a National Scholastic Honor Society. Monteic was invited to become a member of Who's Who, and he received the prestigious Order of the Sundial award from Pfeiffer University. Pfeiffer also honored Monteic by presenting him with the 1999 Most Outstanding Alumni Award.
     Monteic serves on numerous civic and government related boards. He serves on the Mecklenburg County Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, Mecklenburg County Human Services Council, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations Committee, Charlotte Chamber of Commerce Partners for School Reform Committee, North Carolina Institute of Political Leadership, Mecklenburg County Community Child fatality Prevention and Protection Team, Camp TreeTops, Adoption Options and Mothers of Murdered Offspring.
     Monteic is married to Dr. Stacey Alston-Sizer and has two children, Kennedy and Grant.
     Welcome to Charlotte Rotary, Monteic.

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