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July 23, 2002 |
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Marty Hurney, Carolina Panthers Grabbing our attention by referring to the popular football film “Remember The Titans”, and making us chuckle with his wry humor, Carolina Panthers General Manager Marty Hurney spoke in detail of “the plan”, which is the theme that both Panthers management and team hope will translate to an NFL championship. Marty joined the panthers in 1998 from the San Diego Chargers to handle salary cap matters under head coach Dom Capers and George Seifert. In his new role as General Manager, Marty will use the skills honed under coaches Joe Gibbs and Bobby Ross to oversee the coaching, personnel and salary cap areas in an effort to coordinate all three departments into a smooth-running machine. Referencing several times to “the plan” for the 2002-2003 NFL season, Marty identified the recipe for victory---Communicate, Be Patient, Trust Each Other, and Refuse To Fail. He stressed that individuals don’t win; TEAMS win. All members of the organization must be on the same page, and that is achieved only through communication between coaches, management and players. Patience, he explained, is difficult in the NFL. Coaches typically wish for a three-year agenda, wanting to build a team to a winning season within three years. Trust in each other and belief in each other as members of the same team, are equal in importance. And finally, enthusiasm and refusal to fail complete the recipe for winning: KNOW you can win, rather than just HOPE you can win. With the right people like Marty Hurney, head coach John Fox, and the entire coaching staff working with well-rounded veterans and exciting rookies, Panthers fans are planning now for the post-season. Other Club news – WELCOME new members Keith Nowokunski, The Printing Office, and John Granzow, Wachovia Securities, Inc. Head Table: Will Pleasants, Chuck Lew, Mike Crum, Rick Jackson, Cindy Johnston. Visiting Rotarians & Guests-Rusty Brink; Song-David Erdman; Invocation-Duke Ison. * * *
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New Member
KEITH M. NOWOKUNSKI
Keith Michael Nowokunski was raised in the US Air Force, living in Florida, Alabama, Kansas, Okinawa, Nevada and Massachusetts before settling in Charlotte in 1975. He graduated from UNC-CH in 1984, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science. In 1993, he earned his Masters in Business Administration from Winthrop University. Keith has worked in the printing industry since 1984, starting in retail store management, then moved to digital pre-press and sales/marketing. He is currently business development manager for The Printing Office, a local firm specializing in digital printing, print-on-demand, point of purchase printing, fulfillment, and document outsourcing. Keith is a Paul Harris Fellow and a past member of Dilworth Rotary Club, where he served on the Board of Directors. He is a member of Christ Episcopal Church, the American Okinawan Karate Association and Print Image International. He and wife, Holli, have a two-year-old son, Michael. Keith enjoys traveling, hiking, scuba diving, Okinawan martial arts, dog agility and gardening. Welcome to Charlotte Rotary, Keith. * * * POWELL'SOBSERVATIONS
POWELL MAJORS Tony Zeiss made news on three items of late. His picture was on the front of “Charlotte Biz,” with a long article on the struggle CPCC has to keep the gateway of opportunity open. An article in the “Business Journal” tells of the $42 million in needs not funded by the State or County, and how he, along with Brenda Lea, CPCC Foundation Director, are planning a capital campaign. His first novel “Journey to Cherry Mansion” has been drafted into a screenplay. He is working on his second novel titled “Reunion at Gettysburg”. Jerry Orr is at odds with the “Feds” on airport security. He is in favor of safety, but against wasteful spending. Marilynn Bowler is now chief of public and community affairs for the Charlotte Checkers of the East Coast Hockey League. * * * |
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