 SECRETARY
BRYAN BEATTY
NC Department
of Crime Control
Getting Prepared...
By Suzanne Bledsoe
Police Chief Darrel Stephens introduced our
speaker, Secretary Bryan Beatty from the North Carolina Department
of Crime Control and Public Safety. Bryan, a Salisbury native,
graduated from the State University of New York at Stoneybrook, the
SBI Academy and received his JD from UNC-Chapel Hill Law School. He
began his career in Charlotte with the SBI. Bryan's career started
and continues in government service, which he likens to our Rotary
motto of Service Above Self. The role of the department that he
oversees is to improve the quality of life of the citizens of North
Carolina by reducing crime, improving public services and providing
disaster recovery services when needed. The departments that report
to him include the State Highway Patrol, the National Guard,
Emergency Management, Alcohol Law Enforcement, Governors Crime
Commission, Civil Air Patrol, Victims Compensation Commission, Law
Enforcement Support Services and Buchner County Department of Public
Safety. As if that were not enough, implicit in all of those areas
are the functions of the newly created (post 9/11) Department of
Homeland Security, which was formed to work in concert with local
and state governments in the event of natural disasters or terrorist
actions. While we may wonder if North Carolina needs such a program,
Bryan made it clear that, as a state, and as communities we are all
vulnerable. He cited specific examples of not only suspect
individuals with connections to our state but also the effects of
various storms (ice and hurricanes) over the past few years that
have severely impacted the citizens of various counties in North
Carolina.
Under his supervision, each local government has been compiling
disaster preparedness programs and has been allotted significant
funds to implement them. Mecklenburg County alone has received over
$150,000,000 in funds over the past three years to plan for and
train first responders as well as buy necessary equipment in the
event of various disasters. Communication systems have been updated
and integrated, equipment has been bought, training has occurred and
trial runs have been staged to assess our readiness in the event of
a national or local disaster, whether it be natural or otherwise.
Bryan was very complementary of our local government and
authorities, citing our Mayor as well as fellow Rotarians, Darrell
Stephens and Luther Fincher.
As a final note, Bryan shared some words from Mother Teresa, from
whom he draws inspiration. He also pointed out that, as citizens, we
all have a role in being vigilant and prepared and that we should
always take that role seriously.
Head Table:
Benton Bragg, Don Steger, Herb Harriss, Darrel Stephens, Regina
Patton, Don Millen; Invocation: Myra Johnston
Visitors &
Guests:
Mark Norman; Health & Happiness Frank Watson/Herb Harriss; Song:
Richard Early
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NEW MEMBER PROFILE |
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Richard B. Reiling
Presbyterian Cancer Center
Classification: Medical Administration
200 Hawthorne Lane (28233-3549)
704-384-4750
rbreiling@novanthealth.org |
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Richard Reiling is a native of
Dayton, Ohio and received his undergraduate education at the
University of Dayton. In the interim between undergraduate
studies and medical school, he was a high school teacher, the
beginning of a life-long avocation for teaching. After
graduating from Harvard Medical School he completed training in
surgery at Harvard and an oncology Fellowship at the Lahey
Clinic. He served in the USAF during the Vietnam conflict era.
Dr. Reiling entered private practice in his hometown at the same
time that a new medical school was being formed in Dayton. He
became a charter faculty member at Wright State University
School of Medicine. Dr. Reiling's personal interest has always
been in the care of patients with cancer, especially those with
breast cancer and was instrumental in developing a cancer
program at Kettering Medical Center. In the summer of 2000, he
was recruited by Ohio Health's flagship hospitals in Columbus,
Ohio as the VP for Cancer Services. He found an offer to a
similar position in Charlotte as the Medical Director of the
Presbyterian Cancer Center too good to not accept. In the fall
of 2002, he was introduced to the 'real' Charlotte by Catherine
Browning who on the first meeting on a beautiful Sunday
afternoon, took him and his wife down Queens Road West. The
position at Presbyterian and the beauty of the city was enough
for the Reilings to give up their Ohio roots and move to the
Carolinas. Dr. Reiling has served on many professional society
boards and committees, including the President of the Ohio
Chapter of the American College of Surgeons and a Governor of
the American College of Surgeons. In addition, he has served on
many community and church organizations including the United Way
and the Dayton Opera Association. Richard is married to his
childhood sweetheart, Liz, and celebrated their 40th anniversary
in June. The Reilings have two grown children, Maureen DeBlois,
a senior hospital executive in Atlanta, and Richard B. Reiling,
Jr., an attorney in Dayton. The Reilings have 3 grandchildren.
Richard enjoys golf, skiing, and just being involved. |
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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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Tom Lane, club member for
over thirty-two years, submitted his resignation from the
Club this week. Tom says he has enjoyed being a member and
particularly the many friendships over the years, but feels
it is time to step down. The best to you Tom!
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Look in the October issue of Greater
Charlotte Biz for a profile on club member,
Pat Rodgers, president and
chief executive of Rodgers Builders, Inc.
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Jerry Blanchard was
promoted to partner at LarsonAllen.
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Rotarians and their guests are encouraged to attend the
Rotary Foundation Dinner scheduled for November 10th at the
Renaissance Charlotte Suites. Ken Morgan, Rotary
International Director, will be on hand to address the
group. If you would like to attend, please notify Sandy or
Luther Moore before October 26. Tickets are $35 per person.
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Welcome new Rotarians: Matt
McQuaide with Benefit Controls of the Carolinas,
Ron Campbell with The
Trane Company, and Jim Dalgleish
with Hilton Garden Inn Uptown Hampton Inn Uptown. |
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NEW MEMBER
APPROVAL |
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 October 17th. You will be contacted by a member of
the Board. Otherwise, no reply is necessary and election
will proceed according to our bylaws.
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Proposed Member
Company
Classification
Sponsor
Endorsed |
Sandy Osborne
Rotary Club of Charlotte
Service Organization
Catherine Browning
Herb Harriss, Luther Moore |
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Attendance
Record |
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10/11/05 |
10/05/04 |
| visitors &
guests |
12 |
12 |
| club
members |
179 |
175 |
| total
attendance |
191 |
187 |
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New Members | Resignations |
Ed Sanz
Ron Campbell
Matt McQuide
Jim Dalgleish |
Tom Lane |
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Wedding
Anniversaries |
18 Betsy and Charlie Raubacher
20 Shelley and Chris Kemper |
| Birthdays and
Birthplaces |
18 Henry Cantrell, Morganton, NC
19 George Page, Greenwood, SC
21 Leland Park, Alexandria, LA
21 Lila Rash, Shelby, NC
24 Charlie Greer, Atlanta, GA
24 Jerry Walters, Charlotte, NC |
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