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 WAYNE
COOPER
Consult of Mexico
in North Carolina
By: Christie Taylor
Just as constant as a Tuesday Rotary meeting, one can expect to find
Eduardo Muchado replenishing food trays, making sure there is enough
nourishment for everyone. He works quietly, diligently and always carries a
smile. Eduardo is one of 400,000 Latinos in North Carolina who contribute to
the economic growth of our state. Wayne Cooper, Consult of Mexico in North
Carolina presented three compelling reasons why their impact is so
important:
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Over 1.3 billon dollars of goods and services are exported to Mexico from
North Carolina yearly.
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Latinos purchase 8.3 billon dollars from North Carolina businesses
yearly.
(They spend an average of $96.00/week in grocery stores.)
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North Carolina depends on the Latino workforce in all areas of commerce,
mostly in agriculture sector, the poultry industry, milk production and
construction.
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Mr. Cooper also came with a strong message to dispel the myths about the
Latino community that is equally important:
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Latinos come to the United States get on welfare. FALSE. It
is interesting to note that about 25 million dollars are paid into
Social Security and only 2 million dollars are paid out. Rarely would
one find a Latino standing in the unemployment line.
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Latinos don’t pay taxes. FALSE. Latinos are paid by check
with the taxes subtracted on every pay stub….just like most Americans.
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High crime among Latinos. FALSE. There is high crime
committed against Latinos.
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Mr. Cooper ended his remarks by stating that we all need to recognize and
appreciate the cultural differences Latinos bring to Charlotte for it
creates a stronger community. As Mr. Cooper answered questions from the
audience, Eduardo was in the back of the room removing food trays. A native
of El Salvador, Eduardo came to Charlotte eight years ago in search of a
better job. He dreams of owning a restaurant one day.
Head Table:
Ed Kale, Selena Rogers, Ronnie Pruett, Tom Robertson, Rusty
Brink, Tigger Alexander; Invocation: Hope Lanier
Visitors and Guests:
Jack Smylie; Health & Happiness: David Zimmerman; Song:
Martin Godwin
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NEW MEMBER BALLOT |
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The Classification and
Membership Committee recommend and the Directors approve for
consideration for all members, the following NEW MEMBERS.
Should you question the eligibility of any nominee, please call the
Rotary Office by October 22nd. You will be contacted by a member
of the Board. Otherwise, no reply is necessary and election will proceed
according to our bylaws.
David T. Norman
Classification: Consulting-Management
Company: David Norman & Associates
By: Catherine Browning, Worth Williamson and Mike Rash
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Jody Billiard
Classification: Portrait Photography
Company: PCA International Inc.
By: Gene Williams, Bert Voswinkel and John Luby
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Jim Bensman
Classification: Consulting-Management
Company: Spinnaker Consulting
By: Chip Scholz, John Tabor and Luther Moore
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Ward Matthews
Classification: Rehabilitation-Operations
Company: The Salvation Army
By: Catherine Browning, Tom Robertson and Ray Killian
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Michele Matthews
Classification: Rehabilitation-Programming
Company: The Salvation Army
By: Catherine Browning, Tom Robertson and Ray Killian |
PLEASE NOTIFY YOUR ACCOUNTING DEPARTMENT
NEW ADDRESS FOR THE ROTARY CLUB:
841 BAXTER STREET, SUITE 118, CHARLOTTE 28202
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2003-04 RI
Theme
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z Sympathy
is extended to the
Phil Van Hoy family in
the death of Phil’s brother, Milton Spangler Van Hoy; and to the Frank
Watson family in the death of Frank’s Mother-in-Law, Doris Rhodes.
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Chip Scholz
will be in the 2003-2004 Class of Leadership North Carolina.
z Club members
are reminded to begin gathering items for the Fall clothing drive
benefiting Crisis Assistance
Ministry.
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Those wishing to attend the November 6th
Rotary Foundation Banquet
should contact the Rotary office no later than October
24th. Tickets are available for $35. Fred Grandy, past CEO of Goodwill
Industries and “Gopher” on the TV show Love Boat, will be the speaker.
Those attending are eligible for a drawing to win a cruise for 2 to
Nassau.
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Volunteers are needed to work at Classroom Central.
The Rotary Club of Charlotte has agreed
to furnish volunteers each month to assist the CMS teachers shop for
free, donated new or recycled supplies in a retail store at 2116
Wilkinson Blvd. Please contact John Johnson
(jjohn60643@aol.com
or 704-377-1740, ext 14) if you are available on October 23 from 3 to
6 PM, or the 3rd Thursday of each month.
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In this week’s Charlotte Observer:
David Erdman
was a participant in the Frugal Fest, a group of about 60 participants
meeting to discuss ways to save money;
Thomas Moore thinks both Republicans and
Democrats have failed to bring people together and is more optimistic
about the Democrats’ efforts;
Mary Mack enjoyed herself at the United
Way’s Alexis de Tocqueville Society Gala; Bill Wood celebrates his
20th anniversary with the First Presbyterian Church. |
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NEW MEMBER PROFILE |
 Kemp
R. Dunaway, Jr.
Classification: Real Estate, Residential
H. Y. Dunaway Company
1607 E. Morehead St. (28207)
704-333-2113
kempjr@hydunawayco.com
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As a third generation Charlotte realtor,
Kemp was raised with an understanding of both the personal and
professional rewards of assisting buyers and sellers with the biggest
financial transaction of their lives. Kemp, a native Charlottean, has
made it a priority to continue his education in real estate law,
business practices, marketing trends and technology. He received his GRI
in 1978 and a CRS designation (Certified Residential Specialist earned
by only 5% of all realtors) in 1995. He was chosen by his fellow
realtors to serve the Charlotte Regional Realtors Association in
Grievance and Professional Standards committees. Kemp has served as
deacon at Myers Park Presbyterian Church and is a current board member
of the Myers Park Home Owners Association and the Rosedale Foundation.
Kemp has been married to his wife, Liz for 17 years and they have two
teenage sons, Jake and Byron. His favorite recreational activities are
tennis, golf, travel and running with his dog, Fritz.
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Attendance Record |
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10/14/03 |
10/15/02 |
| visitors
& guests |
15 |
17 |
| club
members |
175 |
180 |
| total
attendance |
190 |
197 |
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Wedding
Anniversaries |
| 27 Daphne and Tom O’Brien |
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Resignations -
October |
| Larry Sagehorn |
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Roaming Rotarians |
| Kurt Waldthausen, Heidelberg |
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Birthdays and Birthplaces |
21 Leland Park, Alexandria, LA
24 Charlie Greer, Atlanta, GA
24 Hank Heidenreich, Atlanta, GA
24 Jerry Walters, Charlotte, NC
25 Jim Kelley, Akron, OH
27 Tyson Bennett, Heflin, AL
27 Bob Knight, Tarboro, NC |
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