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September 4, 2001 |
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| The September 4, 2001 meeting of the Rotary Club of
Charlotte was called to order by President Jim at 12:45 p.m., right on time.
Buddy Chatfield started the introduction of two visiting Rotarians, five member
guests, and four Club guests by telling them to stand up to their fullest height and
remain standing to their fullest height until everyone was recognized. Winston Kelley
then began Health and Happiness by reporting no health concerns and finishing with some
great one liners he obtained from his mother. On a sad note, President Jim informed the Club that Rotarian Jim Appleby's son was recently killed. The Club honored him with a moment of silence and prayer. Our deepest sympathy goes out to Jim and his family. President Jim led the Pledge of Allegiance, while Chuck Lineberry tried to lead the Club in singing "All Hail To Rotary." Chuck sounded like he had a case of laryngitis, so everyone wishes him well. Bobby Chesney followed by giving the invocation. The head table consisted of: Catherine Browning, David Anderson, Jim Woodward, Bobby Chesney, Erskine Harkey and Jim Barnhardt who introduced District Governor Bobby Smith. Bobby was born in Shelby and has been employed by First National Bank of Shelby since 1952, where he is currently a Senior Vice President. Since joining Rotary in 1966, he has always maintained perfect attendance and held several leadership positions. Bobby has also been very involved in his church and was honored with the International Churches Distinguished Service Award in 1995. He and his wife Joyce have two children and four grandchildren. Bobby began his address by saying that it was great to be in Charlotte. He also noted that since being chartered on December 1, 1916, our Club has sponsored several other Rotary Clubs to enlarge the borders of Rotary International. He then expressed appreciation to President Jim and Assistant Governor Jim Barnhardt for their dedication to Rotary. Bobby came up with the theme for Rotary, "Stand up, Rotarians. Rotarians, stand up!" while flipping through television stations. He feels that Rotarians cannot lie down, they must get up and do something to benefit communities both locally and worldwide. He elaborated by saying, "Not until a person can stand up and show his true character can people begin to benefit." Bobby then focused on Rotary's Global Quest. Rotary International is challenging each club to add one new member every month to continue growth. He added that the character of Rotary is its humanitarian service, which is the reason Rotary should and will continue to grow. With the overall goal of expanding our humanitarian and educational work and strengthening our efforts to advance peace and international understanding, as an incentive, each Rotarian who recruits three new and qualified members this year will receive a special Eagle Recognition Pin. As Rotarians, it is our responsibility to commit ourselves to the well-being of humanity by growing and strengthening Rotary. Bobby also stressed the importance of continuing to invest in the Rotary International Foundation. The support of Rotarians will help to eliminate polio and ease the hunger of children around the world. Bobby then said to stand tall and feel proud that Rotarians funded the world's largest public health event ever. In December of 1999, more than 130 million children were immunized against polio! By year 2005, Rotary's financial commitment will reach $500 million devoted to the protection against polio of nearly two billion children around the world. President Jim pledged our Club's continued support. Bobby concluded with, "Fellow Rotarians, we do have something to stand up for! Service may be our product, but let us never forget that 'MANKIND IS OUR BUSINESS!'" A short awards ceremony concluded the meeting. Past District Governor Butch Martin presented Powell Majors and David Tate with a Bequest Society Crystal award and a Diamond Donor pin for becoming a Major Donor. To achieve this one must donate a minimum of $10,000. Past District Governor Bill Lawson then awarded Julius and Ann Melton a Bequest Society Crystal and Benefactor Certificate for setting aside part of their estate totaling at least $10,000. Congratulations! As a token of appreciation to District Governor Bobby Smith, the Club will give a donation to the Rotary Foundation in his name, thus allowing the Foundation to continue to eradicate polio and hunger. So, in the words of Bobby Smith, "Stand up Rotarians, Rotarians stand up!" and do those things that Rotarians do to serve community needs both locally and internationally. * * * |
New Member
2001 County Government Harry Jones is the county manager for Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. He was assistant county manager for Administration/ Community Services for Mecklenburg County from December 1991 to September 2000. Before joining Mecklenburg County he was employed with the City of Dallas, Texas, for seven years where he held the administrative positions of assistant city manager, housing compliance director, director of court services, and housing and neighborhood services director. Additionally, Mr. Jones has been employed with the City of Charlotte (NC) as community development director; the City of Fayetteville (NC) Housing Authority as executive director; the City of Raleigh Housing Authority as assistant director for operations; and, briefly, in the private sector as a sales representative with Proctor & Gamble in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Jones earned his Master of Public Administration degree and Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He also attended Sandhills Community College where he earned his Associate of Arts degree. In 1969 Mr. Jones was appointed by Governor Robert Scott as the first student member of the North Carolina Conference for Social Services. He was also appointed a state delegate to the White House Conference on Children and Youth in 1970 by Governor Scott. In 1980 he was elected a charter member of the Public Housing Authorities Director's Association (PHADA) and a member of the board of directors of the Carolinas Conference of Housing and Redevelopment Officials. While a student at the University of North Carolina, Mr. Jones was inducted into the Order of the Golden Fleece (the University's highest honorary society), the Order of the Grail, and the Society of Janus. In addition, he was employed as a student assistant to Dean of Student Affairs serving as a liaison to minority students. At Sandhills Community College, he was elected Student Government Association president and was the recipient of the school's R. P. Beasley Award for outstanding student leadership. In 1991 he received Sandhill's Distinguished Alumni Award. Mr. Jones is a native of Southern Pines, North Carolina. He is married to Becky and has four children: Ebony, LaHari, Reina, and Harry, Jr., and one grandchild, Mahogany. Welcome to Charlotte Rotary, Harry. * * * |
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