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November 13, 2001 |
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Presiding was past president Bill Wood, in the absence of
President Jim Woodward. Guests and visitors, introduced by Bob Knight, added
to the conviviality around the tables. Humor came from some jokes Garrison Keillor
had swiped from listeners, as delivered by Roger Sarow of WFAE. Roger also brought
us the troubling news that past president Bill Loftin, Sr.,
longtime publisher of this "Reporter," is suffering from an injured back and
will miss meetings until he improves. Today's pledge to the flag followed a recorded
medley of the special songs of our nation's four major military services. As each was
played, veterans of that service stood, as we honored those who have served in defense of
our country in recognition of Veterans Day. Our invocation for the day followed, led by
Douglas Boyd. We were reminded about our collecting of "gently used" warm clothing and blankets for Crisis Assistance Ministry, next meeting being the last day we will collect (checks are welcome if you prefer). Also the sign-up to "ring the bell" for the Salvation Army at Christmas has begun. Hurry and pick your time slot now — call Tom Kobertson. Don Haack and Leland Park presented several new (or repeat) Paul Harris Fellows, with appropriate words of commendation (and encouragement to others to do likewise): Ira Griffin, Brenda Lea, Tony Zeiss, Jamie Armstrong, and Rex Welton (honoring his wife Linda Welton). Powell Majors and Julius Melton presented and thanked 2001 member Dee Milligan for her strong and early dedication to Rotary. Already a Paul Harris Fellow, Dee is now a member of the Rotary Foundation's Bequest Society, open to all who include the Foundation in their estate plans for at least $10,000. At the head table were presiding officer Wood, provider of the invocation Boyd, introducer of the program and its four speakers (see below), and past president Worth Williamson, who chairs the Rotary Information Committee. Today's program was another in the ongoing series "How I Got Where I'm At," put on by our Rotary Information Committee to introduce us to some of our newer members. Committee member Julius Melton introduced the participants for the day, leaving each to approach the topic in his or her own way. The four had in common their involvement in enabling and advising people, though each approached this in a unique way. Attorney Bart Landess, originally from Virginia but trapped by the Charlotte community after his Davidson College experience, is now the senior vice president for donor services of the Foundation for the Carolinas. He works directly with public-spirited people who have an interest in providing long-term support for regional charitable enterprises. Nancy Dorrier is a native of the Nashville, Tennessee, area, whose time as a Queens College student gave Charlotte time to win her over. She told how she moved, over a period of time, in the direction of her current work—executive training. She founded a firm thirteen years ago, which now has offices here and in Raleigh and Minneapolis. Her aim of "bringing creativity, joy, well-being and a sense of larger purpose to work," clearly made her a fitting candidate for Rotary membership. Carol Jordan's undergraduate work was at UNCC, and her career has made an impact on three other local educational institutions: CPCC, Davidson, and now Queens, where she directs the college library. She brings to her library work a passion and a flair for career counseling, in which she had excelled for two decades until her new Ph.D. and Library Science Masters caused Billy Wireman to talk her into a new career. Mark Schaffner clearly has been won over by the Charlotte community, to which he is devoting his talents as he directs the Ben Craig Center, which counsels new and emerging businesses, under the auspices of UNCC. He came to its staff after learning first-hand how one moves a new business from the idea stage into practical, sound, and effective operation. The Center's purpose is to nourish the spirit of entrepreneurship locally and help "incubate" new businesses by providing space, counseling, and networking. The presentations had the usual light-hearted character, while giving us some helpful insights into what has brought these four community leaders to the places where they now find themselves. We, in turn, were made more appreciative of their having become involved in the life and work of Charlotte Rotary. * * * |
New Member
Rejoined 2001 Hospitals, Managed Care Novant Health225 Hawthorne Lane, Ste, 503 (28204) 704-384-7576 FAX 704-384-9315 Jody Morris was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and moved to Charlotte in 1973 when his family was transferred here. He attended both elementary and high school in Charlotte, and while in high school he earned the Eagle Scout award. Jody received his undergraduate degree in Economics and Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He attended graduate school at Appalachian State University where he received his Masters degree in Business Administration. He was also elected to membership in the Beta Gamma Sigma National Business Honor Society. After graduation, Jody was hired as a provider relations representative for Managed Care USA (formerly AmeriCare Health Systems, Inc.) in Charlotte. In January 1995, Jody was named director of managed care at Lake Norman Regional Medical Center in Mooresville, North Carolina. While in Mooresville, he became a graduate of Leadership Mooresville, a program sponsored by the Mooresville/South Iredell Chamber of Commerce Healthcare Committee, and was an active member in the North Mecklenburg Rotary Club. After serving as a senior managed care analyst at Carolinas Healthcare System, Jody joined Novant Health, Inc. (the holding company for Presbyterian Healthcare in Charlotte and Forsyth Memorial Hospital in Winston-Salem) in 1998 where he is now the director of managed care for the Physician Division. Jody and his wife, Kirsten, are members of Myers Park United Methodist Church. They live in Southeast Charlotte and enjoy travel and outdoor activities. Welcome to Charlotte Rotary, Jody. * * * |
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