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How retirement ignited a new profitable passion

BY » Trevor Burton PHOTOGRAPHY BY » Trevor Burton

Transitioning from technology marketing to wine has been smooth—as have been many of the wines.

One view of retirement is that it is a simple act of dropping out of formal, professional involvement in the economy. Rather, dropping out to a life of late breakfasts and reading long-unread books. I have a fundamental problem with that. It leaves a lot of tremendous value sitting on life’s table—value in the form of a reservoir of accumulated wisdom. Over a lifetime spent in any kind of endeavor a person accumulates more than simple skills. The lessons he or she learns go much deeper than that. There’s an understanding of what works and why and, maybe more important, what doesn’t work and why. I’m sure all of us have cracked a wry smile when some young person, confident as ever and wrong as usual, steps in to save a project. Been there, smiled at that. A fulfilling career Here’s my story. After years of developing wisdom (and scars) in the information and communications technology world, I formed a consultancy that helped clients market their technology products. Our work dealt with the golden fleece of any technology sales manager—how to get the attention and action of senior executives in a customer’s organization. We applied basic competitive marketing methodology. We differentiated our clients

by communicating two things. First, we reoriented messaging around the strategic value that technology brings to an enterprise—as opposed to the usual message of reducing costs. Second, we did that by focusing, fiercely, on what technology does and not on how, breathtakingly and wonderfully, it operates. That’s what gets senior executives excited. Our approach worked quite nicely. Enter . . . wine During this time, I developed an interest in and a taste for wine. In any wine lover’s journey, there’s an “aha!” moment. Mine was in Paris. A business partner took my wife, Mary Ellen, and me to a wine pairing dinner at one of the City of Light’s best restaurants. I tasted the first red wine of the evening, bells rang, and lights flashed. It was a wine from the Burgundy region of France. That was the moment that I felt compelled to discover more about the world of wine. The very next day, my wife and I rented a car and headed to Burgundy to dig a little deeper. We ended up in a local restaurant and ordered a bottle of wine from the region. Bells and lights, again. It tasted similar to, but better than, the wine in Paris. We asked the proprietor of the restaurant where she procured her wine. She pointed us in the direction of, what looked to us, a modest house in the village of Gevrey Chambertin. A modest

house that had a huge cellar. I think the owner/ winemaker must have been lonely. He spent an afternoon with us, sharing some of the most spectacular wines we’d ever tasted. We were hooked. The connective tissue

By now, you are probably asking how does all this wine tasting and technology messaging fit together? Not to mention my philosophical musing about reservoirs of wisdom. Let me explain. The “confident as ever, wrong as usual” crowd was starting to wear on me. I was becoming impatient, cranky and exhausted. At the same time, I was digging deeper into wine. That’s when the wisdom kicked in. I started to notice that “wine” was intimidating to “I tasted the first red wine of the evening, bells rang, and lights flashed. It was a wine from the Burgundy region of France. That was the moment that I felt compelled to discover more about the world of wine.”

most people. There would be article after article singing the praises of particular wines. To me, the articles carried an underlying impression that the writer was superior to the readers. The writer was an expert on wine and the readers simply mere mortals who needed to have things about wine explained to them. It was as if wine writers were like the technology smarties of old and readers were the ones intimidated by it all. The impatient, cranky and exhausted part of me was overcome by the need to apply the communications skills that I had developed over the years—but the objective was wine, not technology. A reservoir of wisdom aimed at a new target. On a quest for knowledge

I enrolled in a couple of sommelier courses. Class notes became embellished into articles about wine. They, in turn, became embellished into books about wine—each with the theme, “An Easy Way to Get Started.” I had a new goal. I was removing the intimidation factor from wine. Wine is supposed to enhance life; not be an obstacle that has to be overcome, a pinnacle to achieve. And, before I knew it, I started being published in CURRENTS Magazine and began appearing on a television show. And, a supreme pleasure has been augmenting my wife’s travel business endeavors with books and magazines about wine. With all this wine stuff, I was applying all that I had developed over a professional career in a different segment. The reservoir of wisdom that I had built up wasn’t left sitting, idly and unused, on the table. In fact, the only thing left on any table was an empty wine bottle. Cheers!

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Women make up approximately 19 percent of the work force at car dealerships, according to the National Automotive Dealers Association. Most are in support positions and, of those who are in sales, 90 percent leave within 12 months. At Lake Norman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, which offers new and pre-owned vehicle sales, women make up 25.5 percent of the staff, and the female members of their sales staff have been working there as long as 16 years. The support staff for all departments includes strong female representation, with team members who have been with the dealership as long as 28 years. In the service lane, women have been traditionally underrepresented, and in some

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cases, completely absent. Lake Norman Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram has two female service advisors, one of which has been with the dealership for over five years. Women tend to be very successful at communication with customers and building long-term relationships with service customers, though there can be some resistance and skepticism regarding their automotive knowledge, the ladies of Lake Norman hold their own with their male counterparts, working hard to establish trust and rapport with their customers.

Robin Smith-Salzman, co-owner of Lake Norman CDJR, attributes the longevity of employment with not only establishing a female-friendly atmosphere long before it was the trend in the still maledominated automotive field, but with creating an overall sense of inclusion and diversity among employees, without regard to race, gender, age or orientation. Female staff members have a wide variety of training and backgrounds. Several have BS/BA degrees, as well as certifications in their specific areas. Sales team members receive ongoing training and certification from FCA LLC on all new vehicle models/features; service/parts team members are primarily trained on the job in all related software and systems necessary, as well as regarding proper procedures; business office/support staff also receive job-specific training, some are certified as a notary public.

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halen Dentistry opened its doors 11 years ago with the slogan and mantra, “Experience the Difference.” Ryan Whalen, DDS, explains how visiting the doctor/dentist used to be his least favorite thing, due to appointment time constraints, confusing pricing, and often uninviting environments. He and his team of two office administrators, three dental hygienists, two dental assistants and one furry “dental” dog prioritize their attention on each and every patient and their individual needs. They want their patients to feel at home and like they are visiting family when they come into the office.

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“Our practice is mainly an office-based oral surgery practice. We specialize in surgical procedures consisting of extraction of wisdom teeth and other non-restorable teeth, bone grafting, placement of dental implants, biopsies and management of pathology and surgical intervention of oral and facial infections,” explains Dr. Foran, an Army veteran.“We have extensive training and experience in in-office sedation to provide comfort to our patients.”

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BY » Jean Spangler Area resident finds fulfillment in helping others after retirement

As we know, life is about change. There are lots of baby boomers like me who found themselves retired and living in a new area. There are also those who have lost a spouse or couples retired and looking for ways to make their lives more purposeful. Empty nesters that just sent their last child to college after years of full-time parenting is another demographic searching for opportunities to use spare time in new ways that give back to their communities.

I moved to Davidson from Charlotte a little over a year ago after a long career in marketing that left me little time for volunteering, although I did manage a good issues-oriented march over the years to support a cause. During the early days of my move, I was consumed with unpacking boxes and navigating my new community. Then I found myself with something I’d never had before—time on my hands. A chance meeting At first, I dutifully walked to the library downtown to read newspapers to stay informed and hopefully, in shape. That took about two hours of my day. It was when I became reacquainted with an old friend that an opportunity for volunteering brought new meaning and perspective to my life. I’d known Marcia Webster, Executive Director of Davidson Housing Coalition (DHC), for years in Charlotte when I ran into her in Davidson, where she had relocated in 1990. It was over several dinners getting reacquainted that she explained the purpose of the DHC organization and the misconceptions that surround “affordable housing.”

Webster asked me to become involved as a board member and to help with fundraising initiatives, such as “Holidays for Hope and Housing,” and the “Souper Bowl.” At first, I hesitated, not wanting to be tied down or sit in meetings. But soon, I learned about the short supply of affordable housing for people we all depend upon like firefighters, police, teachers, even wait staff in our area’s restaurants. I realized how much access to affordable housing is a critical issue when I heard the stories of two mothers living in their cars because they became homeless through job loss and unexpected medical and financial issues. Webster also told me of veterans living in their cars while waiting on housing and the frustration of not being able to meet the demand of those desperate for a roof over their heads.

Another of my passions included ways to impact social justice issues like affordable housing, climate change, LGBTQ and women’s rights, to name a few. It was also through volunteering with DHC that I became involved with the Social Justice Committee at Davidson College Presbyterian Church where I discovered I could put my passion for social justice into

action. That connection resulted in yet another volunteer opportunity with Room In The Inn also supported by Davidson College Presbyterian Church. Just like us

The first night I volunteered at Room In The Inn, I struck up a conversation with a woman about my age who became homeless after a divorce and a significant financial problem that resulted in her homelessness. As we sat together, she told me she was a landscape architect and had studied in Japan and California. I was mesmerized as she talked about the various plants and trees and their care in different climates. She explained the importance of understanding soil composition and preparation, indigenous plants and gave me tips on pruning. I left feeling she had given me more than I had given her. She seemed to enjoy joy discussing ways to enhance my spring garden. I found joy in, hopefully, taking her mind off of her living situation for a short time by listening to the story of her life, her hopes, dreams and how she ended up homeless. Volunteering, I’ve learned, is truly a “win/win” situation. Finding perspective

I also found that volunteering made me worry less about myself and the “imagined” problems I think many people of my generation face as we get older and our life circumstances change. Volunteering made me realize

Jean Spangler found joy in volunteering for events such as the Davidson Housing Coalition’s annual Souper Bowl.

there are people with “real” problems living among us if we just see them and reach out with our most precious gift—time.

As Mahatma Gandhi said, “The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service to others.” Now, I can happily say, I found myself by losing myself in volunteering.

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BY » Renee Roberson The Bailey’s Glen Hough High School Partnership Supports Both Students and Residents

In a community as close-knit as Cornelius, it’s no surprise that an active adult community would embrace and form a mutually-beneficial partnership such as the one with nearby Hough High School.

It all began when a group of Bailey’s Glen residents toured Hough High School in 2013, observing how much school had changed since they were teenagers. The community first donated gift cards to students in need that holiday season, and decided they wanted to help on a more permanent basis. Bailey’s Glen has a community of retired educators who know teachers often dip into their own pockets to help provide educational materials for students. With $5,000 in seed money, a partnership was born. The importance of academic support The Bailey’s Glen Hough High School Partnership is now a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that assists students who need school supplies, clothing, food, eyeglasses, fees for tests and college applications and other needs. In addition, the Partnership has also been providing mini-grant funding to aid teachers in meeting the educational needs of students by funding requests for teaching materials, workshops, seminars and other items not funded by the school.

The partnership between Hough and Bailey’s Glen began in 2013, with an inaugural fundraiser that was a Silent Auction Gala. A Casino Night fundraiser followed 18 months later, and was so popular it was repeated the next year. There Members of the Hough High Howlin’ Huskie Show Choir perform regularly at Bailey’s Glen.

have also been other smaller fundraisers that have taken place over the years. Over the last five years, the Partnership contributed $53,163 for student assistance, scholarships and teacher mini-grants as follows:

• 239 student assistance requests - $16,154 • 21 scholarships - $18,000 • 75 teacher mini grants - $18,508 Providing helping hands and entertainment For their role in the partnership, residents from Bailey’s Glen volunteer in the school as proctors for end-of-course exams and judges for Senior Exit Projects. Hough High faculty and students provide musical performances, offer Spanish classes, display art work and other various activities.

One of the areas of entertainment is the Hough High Howlin’ Huskie Choral Program, which has brought

performances to more than 600 residents at Bailey’s Glen. Hough High School’s Choral Director, Heidi Hickox-Gordon, believes financial support from the Partnership is integral to the program’s success and is grateful to have received helped with student expenses related to travel and competition opportunities. Hickox-Gordon says, “Our students love performing at Bailey’s Glen. The enthusiasm and appreciation for the students has created a very special bond between the students and residents of Bailey’s Glen. “

In addition to the choral program, The Bailey’s Glen Hough High School Partnership also supports the school’s JROTC program, Jazz Band, among a wide variety of other clubs and interests. It is a partnership that continues to grow since that first tour of Hough High School and is ever evolving based on the growing needs of education, keeping the success of both the educators and students at heart.

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