U.S. Senator Jesse Helms brought not only his powerful name and stature to the Joint Rotary Council Meeting at the Adams Mark Hotel, but he accompanied U.N. Ambassador Richard Holbrooke who was our esteemed speaker.  North Carolina's senior Senator introduced the prestigious Ambassador Holbrooke to our packed room of over 700 Charlotte area Rotarians.

Donald Treimann, Rhode Island's representative to the UN in New York spoke about aid and health programs in the Third World and what is being done through the U.N. to alleviate those horrible problems.

Senator Jesse Helms and our very own Mayor Pat McCrory ... the Republican ticket couldn't get much stronger than claiming these two.

Senator Helms and Charlotte Rotary president Worth Williamson (Edmiston Investing Consulting Group) ... each is a leader of a very powerful group.

Ambassador Holbrooke, Pam Syfert (City Manager/City of Charlotte,) and Senator Helms chat at the reception prior to the luncheon meeting.

Ambassador Holbrooke, Ronnie Pruett (Ronnie A. Pruett, Attorney At Law) and Senator Helms.  Ronnie - as current president of the Charlotte Rotary Council - presided over the luncheon program and made Charlotte Rotary members proud.

Ken Harris (Harris Plans, Inc.), Senator Helms, Ronnie Pruett (Ronnie A. Pruett, Attorney At Law) and Charlotte Rotary president Worth Williamson (Edmiston Investing Consulting Group).

Bert Voswinkel (Ceramic Gold Dental Laboratory), Senator Helms and Mayor Pat McCrory.

Ken Harris (Harris Plans, Inc.) and Senator Helms had lots to talk about both before and after the luncheon assembly.  Ken chaired the corporate sponsorship committee.

Rotary District Governor Butch Martin helped welcome the esteemed Senator Helms back to Charlotte.

Senator Helms, Ronnie Pruett and Jesse Hite (Gannett Fleming) talk about the impact of Rotary on our community through the Habitat house project currently underway.  Jesse served as Sergeant At Arms for our Joint Rotary Council meeting at the Adams Mark Hotel.

Donald Treimann and Worth Williamson wait their turn to shake hands and welcome Ambassador Holbrooke and Senator Helms to Charlotte.  What better representation of what our city is all about than Charlotte-area Rotarians?!

Sally Sappenfield, Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, poses and smiles with our powerful ally, Senator Helms.

Marilynn Bowler (Charlotte Hornets), Ambassador Holbrooke, Sally Sappenfield (Charlotte Chamber of Commerce), Senator Jesse Helms and Mayor Pat McCrory enjoyed meeting and greeting each other at the reception for sponsors pre-event.

Senator Helms, Luther Fincher (Fire Chief/City of Charlotte) and Ambassador Holbrooke enjoyed a spectacular lunch catered by the Adams Mark Hotel.

Roslyn Clinkscales - owner of the Habitat House being constructed by seven area Rotary Club - is proud to tell the Rotary story to Ambassador Holbrooke and Senator Helms.

Senator Helms and Theresa Evans (Theresa Evans, CRP) joke around ... probably about the pros and cons of news coverage.

Senator Helms, Hal Bouton (WTVI) and Ambassador Holbrooke are all smiles. Was Hal proposing a public TV special?

Ambassador Holbrooke, Byron Bullard and Senator Helms make a pretty impressive trio.

Ken Harris, District Governor Butch Martin, and Lieutenant District Governor David Hodgkins enjoy fun and fellowship along with service above self.

A mighty table ... Harley Dickson, Powell Majors and Doug Fairbanks (Dilworth United Methodist Church)!!!

Mack Epps (NC Dept. of Commerce), Donald Haack (Donald Haack Diamonds), and a special guest all chat with Warren Ludlam (Cruise Holidays of Charlotte).

Tyson Bennett, Bob Culbertson (The Morehead Group) and Vernon Anderson (Anderson & Anderson) havin' a ball at the 700+ Rotary members' Joint Council luncheon.  Next year's committee has big shoes to fill!

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