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May 14, 2002 |
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| This special day of recognizing our area high school
merit scholars was appropriately called to order by President Jim. Joining him at
the head table were Leroy Mayne. John Lassiter, Alan Barnhardt, Thomas Moore, and
Anthony Fox who gave our invocation. Harry Daugherty made our seven guests and
one visiting Rotarian feel right at home. Roger Sarow's Health and Happiness report
reminded us to keep Speck Wilson's family in our prayers following his recent
passing. Roger followed with several insulting jabs at various professions, easily some of
the worst jokes heard this year! His closing line, "the sooner you fall behind the
more time you have to catch up" did conjure up some serious faces from our visiting
scholars. The Club sing-a-long, "You Are My Sunshine," was led by that
harmonious duo Thomas Moore (thank goodness he was singing) and Jeff Wise, former
soloist. Providence Day Head Master Gene Bratek and CMS Superintendent Eric Smith introduced the visiting high school seniors from the area's fourteen public high schools and six private schools. Peers and teachers at their high schools chose these students. Gene Bratek introduced the following private school scholars, commented on their accomplishments, and told of their college plans:John Bair Charlotte Latin Dartmouth College John Gaffney Providence Day Washington & Lee Emily Goglin Charlotte Country Day Duke Karis Lotze Charlotte Christian Taylor College Billy Shue Northside Christian UNC Christopher Stober Charlotte Catholic UNC Eric Smith introduced the following public school scholars, commented on their accomplishments, and told of their college plans: Joseph AllenNorthwest School of the Arts UNC Erin R. Cornett Vance Florida A&M Emily Adair Crutcher Myers Park OLE Miss William Brian Draddy Independence UNC April Harley South Mecklenburg Howard or Davidson Ebony Jones Garinger NC State Hillary Anne Langley Butler UNC or Davidson or Wake Forest Kathryn Marie Martin North Mecklenburg Georgia Tech Chelsea Kechonson Ngongang West Charlotte NC State Ashley Catharine O'Steen Providence UNC or UVa. Desiree Lanae Pulley Harding University UNC or Florida A&M Sara Russell West Mecklenburg NC Slate Thomas Boyette Stevens East Mecklenburg UNC Jon D. Vandeveer Olympic NC State Of the twenty scholars, twelve are girls and eight are boys; consistent achievements mentioned included National Merit Scholars, participation on many sports teams, student council government roles and volunteerism. We as a community owe a great deal to our area educators, to parents of these and many other accomplished students, and to the students themselves for outstanding achievement and the hope that many will return to Charlotte after college to benefit our community. Meeting was adjourned. * * * |
In Memoriam
"SPECK" WILSON May 9, 1914 — May 10,2002 Golden "Fifty" member Trammell Charles "Speck" Wilson, 88, died at Carolinas Medical Center on May 10, 2002, one day after his birthday, following a brief illness. Known by many as "Speck," "T.C.," or "Charlie," he was a native of Charlotte. One of the oldest members of Charlotte Rotary — one of 42 members older than 75 — Speck joined the Club more than a half a century ago in 1950. Always a faithful Rotarian, Speck achieved thirty years of perfect attendance in the Club. He contributed generously as a member of the Glad-to-Be-Alive Club and as our 206th Paul Harris Fellow. "Speck" worked many years for Thompson Dental Company and later owned and managed Carolina Dental Supply. In addition to Charlotte Rotary, he was a member of the Charlotte Gideon South Camp and the Navajo Club. He was a volunteer with Meals on Wheels and a long-time active member of Caldwell Memorial Presbyterian Church. Throughout his life, his faith in the Lord remained strong. His wife of 52 years, Virginia Diman Wilson, preceded him in death. He is survived by a daughter, Judith W. Mill of Cayce, South Carolina; two sons, Norman S. Wilson and his wife Linda of Frederick, Maryland, and Charles D. Wilson and his wife Bambi of Durham, North Carolina; eight grandchildren, Hillary M. Wilson, Krislan M. Wilson, William S. Mill, Donald H. Mill, Ronald D. Mill, Richard P. Mill, Patrick A. Wilson, and Christopher S. Wilson; three greatgrandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. His many friends, who cherished his presence in their lives, including many members of our Club, also survive him. Funeral services were held May 13 at Caldwell Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1615 East Fifth St. His grandchildren were his pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Caldwell Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1615 East Fifth Street, Charlotte, N.C. 28204; the ALS Association, 15300 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks, CA 91403; the Gideons International, PO Box 471621, Charlotte, N.C. 28247; or to Holy Angels, 427 East Wilkinson Blvd., Belmont, N.C. 28012. The Club will make a contribution to our Student Scholarship Fund in Speck's name. * * * POLIOPLUS PolioPlus is Rotary's massive effort to eradicate poliomyelitis from the world. It was launched in 1985 with the goal of raising $120 million to immunize the developing world's children against polio for five years. The PolioPlus fundraising campaign that concluded in 1988 raised a record $220 million, and by 2005, Rotarians' contributions to the global polio-eradication effort will approach $425 million.A new campaign will be launched within the next couple of months, and District 7680 will be challenged to raise $140,000 toward this effort. Pledges will be accepted through 2005, and contributions received during this time can be used toward achieving your Paul Harris recognition. Achieving eradication will be difficult and expensive. It requires national Immunization Days to immunize all of a polio-endemic country's children under the age of five, continuing routine immunization of children worldwide, systematic reporting of all suspected cases, rapid response to outbreaks, and establishment of laboratory networks. No other nongovernmental organization has ever made a commitment on the scale of PolioPlus. It may be considered the greatest humanitarian service the world has ever seen. Every Rotarian can share (he pride of that achievement. * * * |
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