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 PAUL
CAMERON
WBTV
By: Susan Hutchins
The first Rotary meeting this spring was highlighted by a
presentation from Paul Cameron, news anchor for WBTV. Paul has been
a Charlotte resident since 1981, having moved here from
Jacksonville, Florida where he worked for WJXT television as the
Sports Director. Paul has 28 years of experience in television
having begun with WJXT in 1976 as a sports reporter before moving to
Charlotte to join WBTV. He continued his career in sports journalism
with WBTV before being asked by the station to move to the anchor
chair when Bob Inman retired in 1996. Since that time he has focused
on news reporting.
Paul shared two of his favorite stories from the world of sports and
news. The first being the infamous defeat of Cumberland University
by Georgia Tech in 1916, which is on record as the worst defeat ever
in college football. Georgia Tech was coached by John Heisman at
that time, and the final score was 222 to 0. The death of common
sense was one of Paul’s favorite news stories, during which he
summarized many events of recent news that has led to the demise of
this most important attribute who’s survivors are “My Rights” and
“I’m a whiner”.
Turning his attention to his time in Charlotte, Paul indicated that
we are a competitive community, and he arrived when professional
sports was about to enter our City starting with George Shinn and
the NBA Hornets franchise. As Paul indicated, that franchise “begat
bigger and better things for Charlotte”, and led to the NFL Panthers
franchise and finally to the new NBA Bobcats franchise. As a
television Sports Director he was able to live his dream of having
professional teams come to his community rather than traveling
around the country to them. Paul discussed how Charlotte is a goal
oriented community and the importance for individuals to challenge
themselves by setting realistic goals and then raising the bar to
continue to achieve success. He also outlined three attributes of
successful people with appropriate examples from the world of
sports:
- Winning Attitude – Martina
Navratilova
- Motivation – Michael Jordon
- Keeping your commitments to
yourself and others – Larry Byrd
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As Paul indicated he
doesn’t measure the success of a team solely on the wins and loses
or how much money they make but whether they possess heart, desire
and class. He then shared a wonderful definition of class that we
all can aspire to achieving.
As Paul indicated, he switched from sports broadcasting to news
anchor in 1996 and for the past eight years has covered the news. He
shared one of his most memorable news moments, which was his
opportunity to travel to Cuba to interview American troops who were
guarding the Taliban prisoners at Guantanamo Bay. He spoke vividly
of the conditions, and his admiration for the United States military
and the courage of the 19 and 20 year olds who are doing their duty
in service to our country.
Ken Samuelson announced the completion of the Rotary Habitat House
and the dedication, which is scheduled for Saturday, April 3rd at
10:00am. He thanked all the club members who worked on the house
with special appreciation to new member, Ed Peacock, who was
responsible for arranging lunch each workday.
Head Table:
Steve Carter, Rick Jackson, Chip Scholz,
Tom Robertson, Emmy Lou Burchette, Jerry Blanchard
Visitors and Guests:
Invocation: Bill Meanor; Song: Thomas Moore; Visitors &
Guests: Tony Lathrop; Health & Happiness: Mike Rash
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Attendance
Record |
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3/23/04 |
3/25/03 |
| visitors &
guests |
20 |
19 |
| club
members |
202 |
200 |
| total
attendance |
222 |
219 |
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Wedding
Anniversaries |
01 Sherry and Bill Bradley
02 Doris and Rick Wrenn
04 Suzi and Bob Elliott
04 Kathy and Smith Foushee |
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New Members | Resignations |
Ken Carter
Michelle Fish
Ed John
Shannon Vaughn |
Mark Schaffner
Ron Vinson
Arnie Webb
Suzanne Fetscher |
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| Roaming
Rotarians |
Mark Leggett, Pawleys Island, SC
Bill Barnhardt, Pawleys Island, SC | |
| Birthdays and
Birthplaces |
30 Arch McIntosh, Marion, NC
01 Will Pleasants,
Warrenton, NC |
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2003-04
RI
Theme
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z Sympathy
is extended to Al Allison
and family upon the death of Al’s Mother, Mrs. Louise Means
Allison, on March 17, 2004.
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George Thompson is
thrilled with the birth of his first grandchild, Max Ambrose
Vannoy, born March 20th.
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Mike Rash
has been named president and broker in charge at Exit Realty
Advantage.
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Rex Welton, John
Singleton and Ed Kale
formed Carolina Income Property Group, a full-service brokerage
firm affiliated with Carolina Income Management Group, a
development company.
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Charlotte Rotary has agreed to help sponsor the
Charlotte University Rotary Club in their membership
revitalization effort. You can help by referring business people
in the university area or your neighbors who would make good
Rotarians. If you are able to assist, contact Diane Simpson,
704-382-5002 or
dsimpson@duke-energy.com and she’ll follow up
on your lead. |
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NEW MEMBER PROFILE
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Christopher B. Kemper (Chris)
Sagemark Consulting
Classification: Financial Advisory Training
6525 Morrison Blvd., Suite 110 (28211)
704-943-2113 Fax 704-333-8490
ckemper@lnc.com |
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Chris specializes in helping business owners and
executives work toward financial independence. Chris affords his
clients the opportunity to preserve their estates so that their
hard-earned wealth is sustainable for generations to come.
After many years as a successful businessman, Chris joined
Sagemark Consulting in 2002 as a financial planner. He delivers
comprehensive fee-based financial planning services that
encompass retirement, estate and investment planning solutions.
Chris attended University of Tennessee and then transferred to
UNC Charlotte and received his bachelors’ degree. He is a North
Carolina native and has called Charlotte his home since 1979.
Chris and his wife Shelley are both active in their church and
community. In his spare time, Chris enjoys golfing and most
outdoor sports.
Roster Photographs
If your photo for the Roster needs to be updated, you’re in
luck! David Norman will have his equipment set up in the State
Room on March 30, and if needed April 6 (11:30 – 12:30 AND 1:30
– 2:30). Reservations are not required.
The charge will be $10 (cash or check please) per person.
REGISTER TODAY!!
District 7680 Conference
April 16-18, 2004 Myrtle Beach, SC |
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