 MARTIN
RICKERD
British Global Priorities
By Bob Barber
Before Mike Hawley introduced
our speaker, he introduced a number of club members and guests who
have been involved in British-American trade activities, including
Michael Teden, Honorary British Consul for North Carolina. Mike then
introduced Martin Rickerd, Her Majesty's General Consul. Rickerd has
been in service to the United Kingdom through the Commonwealth
Office for over 30 years. He has been posted in many locations
around the world and is presently posted to Atlanta. He has numerous
honors and awards including the Order of the British Empire.
Rickerd mused that there is a continuing debate as to whether the UK
foreign policy is made on the East side of Downing Street with the
Prime Minister or the West side of Downing Street at the Foreign
Office, while some wonder if it is made at the White House. He noted
that during the time of his service there have been 13 Foreign
Secretaries and that today he would focus on several global issues
that are facing the UK and the civilized world.
On the war on terrorism, he noted that the war will not be won by
military force alone but must include winning the hearts and minds
of the non-radical Muslim population.
On global warming and climate change, Rickerd stated that it is real
and getting worse. The production of greenhouse gases is the product
of human activity and must be dealt with. The US and China are major
contributors to greenhouse gases. He suggests that the US needs to
not just reduce dependence on foreign oil, but must reduce the
dependence on energy.
On global trade, Rickerd noted that China and India are more than
just locations for outsourcing US jobs, but are also huge, growing
markets for US goods. He noted that from the experience with China
and India, trading the way up from poverty is the only way to
produce permanent improvements in the economies and living standards
in poor countries.
On global poverty, Rickerd noted that the focus is primarily on the
continent of Africa. Before much progress can be made among the poor
countries of Africa, they must clean up the corruption and provide
opportunities for women. Liberia is a beacon of hope on the
continent. They have a newly elected, democratic government and the
international community has demonstrated its faith in the new
government with aid and investments. He noted that as descendants of
former US slaves, the US has an interest in the success of the
Liberian nation.
On nuclear proliferation, he noted that the recent nuclear test by
North Korea has taken us into a new era of concern. He referred to
Kim Jong Il as an "unguided missile" and called the leadership of
Iran unpredictable.
On educational reform in the UK, Rickerd noted that education was
one of Prime Minister Blair's major priorities and that a
considerable sum of additional money has been spent on education
during his tenure. There has been an emphasis on a greater
understanding of international affairs.
Head Table:
David Norman, Edgar Love, Luther Moore, Mike Hawley, John Snyder,
Michael Teden; Invocation: Catherine Browning
Visitors &
Guests:
Martin Waters; Health &
Happiness: Worth Williamson: Song: Meg McElwain; Piano: Thomas Moore
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THE FOUR-WAY TEST |
Of the things we think, say or do...
1. Is it the TRUTH?
2. Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3. Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
4. Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? |
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Rotary Club of Charlotte
841 Baxter Street, Suite 118, Charlotte 28202
chltrot@bellsouth.net 704-375-6816 |
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Flu Shots, November 14,
$25 - available for spouses also, reservations NOT required;
Rotary Foundation Dinner,
November 16, Renaissance Hotel, $36- David Zimmerman will
receive tickets to sale in the next few weeks. Those
interested in learning more about the Rotary Foundation will
have the opportunity to attend a smaller session with key
note speaker and past Rotary Foundation Trustee, Ray
Klinginsmith, at 3:00 on the 16th.
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Ed Kizer introduced
Dean Jones as the club's
newest Rotarian. Dean is senior vice president of financial
and community development for the YMCA of Greater Charlotte.
Contact Dean at 500 E. Morehead St, Ste 300, Charlotte
(28202) or
dean.jones@ymcacharlotte.org.
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Tom Senger announced the
club's 7th Annual clothing drive to benefit Crisis
Assistance Ministry will be conducted during the month of
November. Donations needed include warm clothing and
footwear for men, pots and pans, bedding, blankets,
and towels. Drop-off centers will be set up in the Best
Western parking deck (McDowell Street entrance and 3rd
Street entrance). Tom also thanked
Jim Adams for his many years of leadership with
this project. In order to increase this year's collection
efforts, club members are encouraged to canvas their
neighborhoods for donations.
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Sympathy is extended to Ken
and Peggy Wesp upon the
death of Ken's mother over the weekend.
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Nominations for the Excellence in
Management Award should be received in the Rotary
Office not later than November 1, 2006. Details and criteria
for the award will be sent to club members under separate
cover.
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Roster Updates: Jeff
Triplette has retired from Duke Energy and can be
contacted at
cjtriplette@aol.com;
Myra Johnston has left
Buddy Kemp Caring House and can be contacted at
myrajohnston3@aol.com.;
John Johnson's updated
email is
jjohn60643@aol.com.
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John and
Ada Nicolay submitted a
slogan for Charlotte - "Charlotte: An Unexpected Pleasure
(Warning: You'll want to stay longer next time!)";
Charlie Greer and
partner Kevin Walker were featured in Jeff Elder's whisper
photo. The accompanying article talked about Greer & Walker
handling the books for several NASCAR teams and drivers;
Mike Butler and PRstore
are featured in the October issue of Fortune Small Business
magazine in an article entitled "PR for the Rest of Us."
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COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES:
Phil Kline and The Mint Museums invite club
members and families to the Museums 70th birthday party,
scheduled for October 22, 2006 from Noon to 4:30. The event
is free and you will have the opportunity to view
exhibitions, hear music, and take a scavenger hunt through
the museum; Pam Meister
and the Charlotte Museum of History opened a new exhibit,
Personal Legacies: Surviving the Great Depression in
Charlotte Mecklenburg. The exhibit tells the stories of 25
people living in Charlotte during the Great Depression,
including our own Powell Majors.
Powell is featured in the introductory video, in the exhibit
itself, and in the book published by CPCC Press with
accompanies the exhibit. The exhibit will be on view through
June 24, 2007.
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ROTARY INTERNATIONAL UPDATE:
Henry Bostic forwarded a
global polio eradication article, which can be read
HERE; Dr. Muhammad Yunus,
the Bangladeshi economist who pioneered the idea of
microcredit loans that inspired many Rotary projects, has
won the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize. At the 1999 RI Convention in
Singapore, Yunus received Rotary's highest honor, the Award
for World Understanding, for his work helping the poor start
businesses through microcredit loans from Grameen Bank. The
award money of US$100,000 went directly to the Grameen Bank. |
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Attendance
Record |
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10/17/06 |
10/18/05 |
| visitors &
guests |
13 |
22 |
| club
members |
170 |
182 |
| total
attendance |
183 |
204 |
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New Members | Resignations |
Cindy Wolfe
Bill Anderson
John Greer
Dean Jones |
n/a |
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| Roaming
Rotarians |
Tom Burgess - Louisville
Frank Watson - Johns Island, SC
Joe Penner - Reedley, CA |
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Wedding
Anniversaries |
27 Daphne and Tom O'Brien
28 Mary and Chuck Woodyard
29 Jamie and David Dunn |
| Birthdays and
Birthplaces |
24 Charlie Greer, Atlanta, GA
24 Jerry Walters, Charlotte, NC
25 Jim Kelley, Akron, OH
27 Tyson Bennett, Heflin, AL
27 Bob Knight, Tarboro, NC
28 Dee Dee Murphy,
Charlotte, NC
28 Pam Syfert,
Council Bluffs, IA
29 E. K. Fretwell, New York, NY
29 Andy Zoutewelle,
Charlotte, NC |
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