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 RICK
SCHOU
American Red Cross
by Jeannie Falknor
Rick Schou, disaster services manager of the American Red Cross,
Carolinas Chapter, urged everyone to have a disaster plan for both
their families and their businesses.
He pointed out that Red Cross staff members are happy to come to
businesses to help them design a plan focusing on human resources,
physical resources and continuity of business operation.
He urged everyone to:
Think about how a disaster could affect your employees, customers
and workplace.
Think about how you could continue doing business if the area around
your facility is closed or streets are impassable.
Think about what you would need to serve your customers even if your
facility is closed.
Schou mentioned such tips as designating an office number employees
can call to get a recorded message in times of emergency, have a
plan for backup of computer data, have a battery operated radio
handy and designate one employee from each shift to be a safety
coordinator.
For families, Schou said it is important to have a plan that
includes an agreed upon location where separated family members can
meet, learn how to turn off all utilities at your home, have
emergency contact information handy and put copies of important
family documents in a fire-safe container.
In addition, he said it is important to have an emergency supply kit
that includes water, food, first aid materials, medications, cash
and other personal items that might be essential for family members.
Said Schou, “Every business and family needs a disaster plan.”
Head Table:
Carol Jordan, Ed John, Catherine
Browning, Mike Rash, Tony Zeiss, Selena Rogers
Visitors and Guests:
Tom Burgess; Visitors & Guests: Doug
Booth; Health & Happiness: Tony Zeiss; Song: David Erdman
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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 November
23rd. 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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Mickey M.
Goodfellow (Mick)
Merrill Lynch, Inc.
Financial Planner-Corporate
Jerry Blanchard
Chip Scholz & Chris Kemper |
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Membership Update |
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You may be wondering about the
number of resignations that have occurred this year – 23 to
be exact. There have been 4 to leave due to health issues; 4
have been transferred with their company; and the remaining
15 are basically due to time commitment/job
responsibilities. President Catherine has committed to
bringing in 10 new members this year. If you have a friend
or co-worker that you think would add value to Charlotte
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ROSTER UPDATES
Tigger Alexander
office: 319 S. Sharon Amity Rd, Ste 110 (28211),
704-442-1112,
rbalexandercoltd@bellsouth.net
George Robinette:
grobinette@bellsouth.net
John Hart:
john.hart@nct.com
Susan Patterson:
office 704-973-4566; fax 786-924-2936
Michele and Ward Matthews:
home 2329 Westfield Rd (28207)
Edwin Peacock:
ofc email
edwinpeacock@pomfretfinancial.com;
home 427 Hermitage Ct (28207)
Ray Brietz, Jr.
home: 3800 Shamrock Dr (28215) 704-532-5286
Catherine Browning
ofc: 704-887-5322
Ken Harris
ofc: 227 W. Trade St, Ste 1910 (28202)
John Tabor
ofc: 1100 S. Tryon St, Ste 300 (28203-4298), 704-972-5615 |
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Jim Woodward was on hand for the opening
performance of the musical “On Your Toes” held November 3rd
at the new $23 million Robinson Hall for the Performing Arts
building on the campus of UNCC.
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John Snyder has joined Dixon Hughes as a practice
development manager.
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Look for NFL Referee
Jeff Triplett at the
Atlanta VS New York game.
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Mary Rinehart, Rinehart & Associates, says she
learned about investing while tending to her father’s
financial affairs. Pick up the November 12th Charlotte
Business Journal, for the full interview.
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William Rikard is the 2004 winner of the James P.
Hendrix Award, which is presented annually to a former
Davidson College football player who excelled in his chosen
profession. While attending Davidson, William majored in
History, and as a wide receiver on the men’s football squad,
he caught 89 passes for 1,175 career yards and was the first
Davidson player to amass 1,000 receiving yards in a career.
He is the current chairman of Parker, Poe, Adams &
Bernstein, LLP’s Litigation Department.
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Rotary Ambassadorial
Scholar, Sam Barger, is
wrapping up his year of study at the University of
Canterbury in Christchurch, New Zealand. The Club looks
forward to learning more about Sam’s adventures when he
addresses the club next April.
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CRISIS ASSISTANCE MINISTRY collections continue
to roll in. Jim Adams
says the “haul” from Cindy Senger’s
consignment show on Friday was unbelievable. Look for this
effort to continue through December.
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The
SALVATION ARMY has
established an Online Red Kettle website that deserves your
attention. Type in
www.ring2help.org and
follow the prompts to The Rotary Club of Charlotte (click on
the State, then bell ringing team, then Rotary Club of
Charlotte). The site allows you to not only make a
contribution, but you can direct it to a particular day or
team. Says bell ringing chair, Herb
Harriss, a significant prize will be awarded the
team that brings in the most collections for a single day.
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Welcome to the club’s newest
member, Eric Carrig, who
was introduced to the group on Tuesday and is sponsored by
Sadler Barnhardt.
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February 23, 2005
marks the 100th Anniversary of Rotary International. The
Rotary Club of Charlotte plans to celebrate this momentous
occasion with a birthday dinner at the Charlotte Country
Club. Details will follow….but mark you calendar NOW.
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Attendance
Record |
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11/16/04 |
11/18/03 |
| visitors &
guests |
9 |
19 |
| club
members |
184 |
197 |
| total
attendance |
193 |
216 |
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Wedding
Anniversaries |
24 Virginia and Bayard Van Hecke
25 Mae and Gary Scott
26 Debbie and Sadler Barnhardt |
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New Members | Resignations |
Dee Dee Murphy
Jim Pughsley
Eric Carrig |
Jim
Bensman
Hugh Cathey
Dwight Thomas
Anthony Fox
Henry Lafferty |
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| Birthdays and
Birthplaces |
23 Jody Morris, Atlanta, GA
24 Jim Woodward, Sanford, FL
25 Doug Booth, Atlanta, GA
26 Christie Taylor,
Winston Salem, NC
29 Richard Early, Alton, IL |
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