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YOUTH MERIT SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
by Leigh Derby
One of Charlotte Rotary's most uplifting and encouraging programs
must be the annual presentation of Youth Merit Scholarship Awards, a
program first introduced to this club in May, 1980. Twenty-four
outstanding students were awarded a $500 scholarship earmarked for
their college tuition. With so much focus today on the misdeeds of a
few, our award winners are welcome and heartening reminders that we
are blessed with fine young citizens eager to make our communities
better places.
Ann Clark, Regional Superintendent - High Schools,
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools on behalf of Superintendent Jim
Pughsley, individually recognized the public school award winners
and club member, Arch McIntosh, Headmaster of Charlotte Latin, the
private school award recipients. Our presenters mentioned each
winner's college selection, escort for the event, and lengthy list
of impressive accomplishments. These included class rank, honors,
and other school accomplishments, athletic participation and
achievements, individual awards and recognitions, volunteer
activities, church, and other community service, and other
scholarships received. After several lists, Ann Clark, no doubt
using one student as an example, said, "I don't know how she has
time for eight classes each day with all these activities."
2004-2005 ROTARY YOUTH MERIT SCHOLARS
Michelle Soenen Barbeau,
West Mecklenburg
Jouel Elisheba Cooper, Garinger
Ang'elita Dawkins, Harding University
Melissa Dorsett, Charlotte Country Day School
Matthew Drohan, David W. Butler
Sophia Marie Estrada, East Mecklenburg
Hong Fan, Vance
Gregory Phillip Gardner, Providence
Lindsay Green, West Charlotte
Shelly Hardwick, Independence
Samantha Heuertz, Northside Christian Academy
Kristin Michelle Hill, South Mecklenburg
Patrick Thomas Hogan, Charlotte Catholic
Colin Maxwell Jenest, North Mecklenburg
Lauren Lunceford, Hickory Grove Baptist
Chris McCrory, Myers Park
Ja'Toya Rice, Phillip O. Berry
David Ross, Olympic
Lauren Rust, Hopewell
Samantha Sanders, E. E. Waddell
Paul A. Stroup, IV, Charlotte Latin
Rebecca White, Charlotte Christian
Judy Wolfe, Midwood |
Head Table:
Herb Harriss, Henry Cantrell,
Catherine Browning, Gary Scott, Ann Clark, Arch McIntosh, Jan
Thompson
Visitors and Guests:
Invocation: Duke Ison; Visitors &
Guests: George Robinette; Health & Happiness: Leland Park
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ROTARY
FELLOWSHIPS PROGRAM |
The Rotary Fellowships
program is a structured program of Rotary International that
comprises more than 75 independent fellowships. Join the
growing number of Rotarians who are sharing their favorite
activities and professional interests through organized
recreational, vocational, and health/medical-related groups
within Rotary.
From Amateur Radio to Yachting, from Accountants to Travel
Agents, Rotary Fellowships reflect the varied interests and
occupations of Rotarians worldwide. Although objectives
differ, all fellowships share the same philosophy and
foundation. The fellowships are organized by Rotarians for
Rotarians to develop new friendships and to advance
opportunities for service.
Powell Majors dropped
off a license plate for Herb
Harriss that shows the Rotary International logo,
100 years of Rotary 1905 - 2005, with the words License
Plate Collectors Fellowship across the bottom. Which proves,
absolutely any interest you possibly have is incorporated
into the Fellowships program. Visit
www.rotary.org and type in Fellowships at the
search option for a detailed list. |
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SUPPORT THE ROTARY FOUNDATION |
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$100 EVERY ROTARIAN EVERY YEAR |
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Look to the May issue of
Greater Charlotte Biz (John Galles)
for the scoop on Tom O'Brien,
senior vice president, global services for Trammell Crow and
David Erdman, partner at
Erdman and Hockfield, LLP.
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Charlotte
Business Journal (Jeannie Falknor)
details a day in the life with
Katie Tyler, president of Tyler 2 Construction.
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Jan Thompson has worked for years to help jail
inmates transform themselves into law-abiding citizens. As
director of inmate programs at the Mecklenburg jails, Jan
has worked to provide inmates high school educations,
substance abuse treatment and information aimed at curbing
domestic violence. On May 5th, Jan was presented the Liberty
Bell Award by the Mecklenburg Bar. Said
Robert Johnston,
Mecklenburg County's senior resident Superior Court judge,
"It is enough for her that things get done, that children
and families are free from domestic violence, that young
people get a second chance, that lives are turned around.
Mecklenburg County has benefited immeasurably from Jan's
contributions."
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Don
Haack is in the paper again. "Bush-Pilot in
Diamond Country" will be pitched to more than 30,000
publishing professionals at Book Expo America 2005 in New
York. Moviemakers often this event….as
Martin Waters said….our own Indiana Jones.
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Luther Moore was among a group from the Charlotte
Chamber making its annual train trip to Raleigh.
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Congratulations to Sam Woodward's
son, Steven, who was
qualified for the Wachovia Tournament.
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Carol Jordan has shared an internal memo from
Queens University that Dr. Billy
Wireman has not received a good report from his
doctor and that the cancer is no longer responding to
chemotherapy. He is enjoying hearing from friends, and at
this point, the best way to contact him is through email:
wiremanb@queens.edu. In recognition of his many
contributions to Queens and to the local and global
community, Dr. Wireman received an honorary degree at the
May 7th graduation ceremony.
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OPPORTUNITY OF A LIFETIME: Paz Carrero Tovar is
Charlotte Rotary's exchange student for the 2005-2006 school
year. Paz, a 17-year old, lives in Cucuta, Colombia, South
America. Both parents are lawyers, and her Rotarian father
is also a poultry farmer. Her interests include
singing, dancing, and cheerleading. Plans are for her to
attend Charlotte Country Day School in the 11th grade. If
you are able to serve as a host family for a three-month
period, please contact Ed Wadsworth at 704-895-3435, or
ed@wadsworthgroup.net. |
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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 MEMBERS. Should you question the
eligibility of any nominee, please call the Rotary Office by May
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 |
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Scott Stover
LandCraft Management, LLC
Land Development
Frank Martin
Joel Walters, Tom Wright |
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Proposed Member
Company
Classification
Sponsor
Endorsed |
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John W. Hewitt
ethel harris, inc.
Human Resources, Ofc Mgmt
Skip Berry
Erskine Harkey, Ed Turner |
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Attendance
Record |
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5/10/05 |
5/11/04 |
| visitors &
guests |
49 |
15 |
| club
members |
151 |
190 |
| total
attendance |
200 |
205 |
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Wedding
Anniversaries |
19 Genia and Buddy Chatfield
20 Janet and Frank Fortner
20 Carter and George MacBain
21 Louise and Tom Norwood |
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New Members | Resignations |
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| Birthdays and
Birthplaces |
20 Bob Elliott, Chester, SC
20 David Lewis, Richmond, VA
20 Kurt Waldthausen,
Lisbon, Portugal
21 Harold Hoak, Pottsville, PA
23 Bob Webb, Raleigh, NC |
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