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November 27, 2001 |
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| Tebee Hawkins, Club president in 1964-65,
presided at today's meeting, in the absence of President Jim. Things haven't
changed much in thirty-six years, so Tebee didn't have to get together a whole new act. Winn Maddrey introduced guests and visiting Rotarians, a total of ten. For Health and Happiness, Carroll Thomas reminded members of ten perquisites which come from being fifty and over. For one, at that age, you can give a party and neighbors never know it; for another, you can do without sex, but not your glasses. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Thomas Moore gave a simple music lesson to test Rotary talent; and Mary-Stuart Brooks gave the invocation. Gene Williams then introduced two new members, both in publishing. John Luby, V.P. and General Manager at the Charlotte "Observer," rejoins the Club of which he first became a member thirteen years ago, when he led Knight Ridder's distribution program in Charlotte. Mark Meetsma, Luby's son-in-law, is with Hearst Magazines, and represents a "youth movement" for the Club. Each new member has distinguished himself in business and also in civic affairs and community service. Welcome and welcome back, Mark and John. Jim Adams reported on the Club's support of Crisis Assistance Ministry through weekly collections of warm clothing. For the firs! part of November contributions averaged 127 pieces per week, with pickups at seven member homes. Additional clothing may be brought in through December, and checks are also happily received. Carol Hughes. director of the ministry, was introduced and expressed appreciation for support from Rotarians, both as individuals and as a Club during the ministry's first twenty-five years. The day's program, introduced by Thomas Moore, celebrated the achievements of the Northwest School of the Arts on Beatties Ford Road. In 1995 it became a magnet for Mecklenburg students interested in visual arts, drama, music and dance. Selected by lottery, students audition for placement in arts classes, and must maintain a 2.0 academic grade point average to continue in them. Thanks to its vigorous academics, the school boasts four seniors who scored perfect 800 verbal scores on the SAT. Students, faculty and staff have received many awards and honors for their achievements. Rotarians were entertained by twenty-three members of the school's Chamber Choir, directed by Linda Howard. Ms. Howard received degrees in music education from Graceland University in Iowa and UNC-Greensboro, and prior to her appointment at the school of the arts seven years ago, she taught at McClintock JHS (12 years) and East Mecklenburg HS (9 years). In addition to class work in choir and piano, she directs the school's musicals, e.g. "Fiddler on the Roof," "Bye, Bye Birdie," and "Kiss Me Kate." Her ensembles perform for many local organizations, compete in state, national and international festivals, and this year one was one of five choirs invited to perform at Lincoln Center in April. The choir, dressed for the occasion in long black dresses and tuxedos (starched white shirts and bow ties) honored Rotary with a spirited rendering of "The Star Spangled Banner," and two inspirational pieces: "Inscription of Hope" and "On This Day," a musical prayer by Loonis McGlohon. Then, in a change of pace with taped instrumental accompaniment, came a medley of favorites including: "Alexander's Ragtime Band," "Moonlight Bay," "The Bells Are Ringing," "Over There," "I Want to Be Happy," "Ain't She Sweet," "Alleluia," and "Happy Days Are Here Again." Thomas Moore was surprised to be asked to direct the choir in singing "Climbing Up the Mountain," a piece he had used with the group several years ago. He and they met the challenge magnificently. The program concluded with a special arrangement of "God Bless America," followed by a standing ovation from appreciative Rotarians. Other members sitting at the head table were John Lassiter, Christie Taylor, Gil Middlebrooks, and William Rikard. * * * |
New Member
2001 Publishing, Magazines Hearst Corporation Before joining Hearst in May 2000, Mark worked for First Union Corporation for nearly five years in a number of capacities, most recently as a financial analyst .in corporate management reporting. Mark started his career as a marketing representative with John Hancock Financial Services. A native of Allentown, Pennsylvania, Mark is a graduate of Wake Forest University where he earned a B.S. cum laude in Business with a minor in International Studies. He has been married for two years to Anne, a native of Lexington, Kentucky. The Meetsmas are members of First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte and spend much of their free time reading, working out, and traveling. In addition to work and family. Mark has been active in the community as a regular volunteer with Friendship Trays, a reading tutor with elementary school children, and a project coordinator with Hands On Charlotte. Welcome to Charlotte Rotary, Mark. * * * POWELL'S
POWELL MAJORS Phil Van Hoy, in a letter to the editor of the "Observer," points out that the Billy Graham organization is moving from Minneapolis because its property there was designated a "historic district" and they could not expand.Jerry Orr is in the news from the airport almost as much as Eric Smith is from the schools. Don Haack and his wife were honored by the board of trustees of Discovery Place for their membership in the Triangle Society — the highest level as a patron. * * * DID YOU KNOW? What happens when you file
a NEW MEMBER PROPOSAL (Do not FAX. Signatures on original blue form necessary): * * * |
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