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Volume XIV, Number 3 July 2010

PUBLISHER

Belva Greenage ASSOCIA TE PUBLISHER

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Michelle Young Hubacher A ssista nt Edito r

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Anita O’Hara SENIOR GRA PHIC DESIGNER

Cara Gracie Sa l es Exec utive

Barbara Herd Business Ma na ger

Nikki Wilson WEb Designer

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26 A Higher Plane O f Success US Airways’ Terri Pope Flies High

30 Making A World O f Difference Anne Lafferty Crotty Helps International Community Navigate Immigration Law

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34 NAWBO 2010 A ward Winners Celebrating Angela Mastoras Key, Jessica Babinski, and Natalie English

40 Meeting O f The (Female) Minds Women’s Inter-Cultural Exchange Works To Develop Trust

43 Water, Water, Everywhere Make A Splash In Charlotte’s Fountains

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Where’s The Booty? Biking For A Cure

he ninth annual 24 Hours of Booty is scheduled to roll on the “Booty Loop” in Charlotte’s Myers Park neighborhood, starting at 7 p.m. Fri., July 30 and lasting until 7 p.m. Sat., July 31. Even though registration for the event is full, there is still an opportunity for people to ride — cyclists are being recruited for the “reboot program.” Second chance bikers can ride between 2 and 7 p.m. on July 31, by registering with a recycled bib number from the “Booty” riders. A $25 registration fee and $100 fundraising commitment are required to participate in the program. Each reboot participant will have access to drinks and snacks, receive an event T-shirt, and be eligible for fundraising prizes. The charity cycling event is presented by

One-Woman Show Transitions In Art

Providence Gallery presents “Transitions: OneWoman Exhibition Featuring Lita Gatlin,” July 6 through 31. Gatlin’s work (pictured here) documents the transient quality of nature, and offers a study on changes in light and atmosphere by documenting these moments on canvas. Critics describe her work as both aesthetically pleasing and intriguing.

WantToGo? Providence Gallery is located at 601-A Providence Road. Visit ProvidenceGallery.net or call 704/3334535 for information.

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Blumenthal Cancer Center. Its mission is to conduct 24-hour cycling events that increase public awareness, funds, and support for the Lance Armstrong Foundation and local cancer organizations, including the Brain Tumor Fund for the Carolinas and The Keep Pounding Fund at Carolinas Medical Center, founded in 2003 by Carolina Panthers linebacker and cancer survivor Mark Fields, and former Panthers player and coach Sam Mills, who died of cancer in 2005. More than 6,000 riders have raised over $3.7 million in 24 Hours of Booty’s eight-year history. Last year’s Charlotte event included 1,200 riders from 24 different states, and more than 250 volunteers participated.

WantToGo? Visit 24hoursofbooty.org or call 704/365-4417 for information.

The Beat Goes On A Summer Dance Treat

njoy the physicality and artistry of Kinetic Works dancers and the combined choreographic wizardry of Martha Connerton and Duane Cyrus as Martha Connerton/Kinetic Works Dance presents SummerDance 2010, July 28 through Aug. 1, featuring new work by Connerton and special guest choreographer Cyrus. Connerton will offer a world premiere, and will also re-stage “21 Intrusions,” a riveting work for six dancers to the music of American deconstructionist composer Elliott Carter. Cyrus, formerly a dancer with Alvin Ailey and Martha Graham dance companies, has created

a performance, “Falling Up,” based on impressions of the Greensboro civil rights sit-ins. Formed in 2000, Martha Connerton/ Kinetic Works is a modern dance company that fosters awareness of dance as an art form that impacts lives in a positive, evolving process. >

WantToGo? Performances are scheduled at Matthews Community Center, E. 100 McDowell St., Matthews, July 28, at 7 p.m.; and Theatre Charlotte, 501 Queens Road, July 31, at 8 p.m., and Aug. 1, at 3 p.m. Visit mckineticworks.org or call 704/338-1533 for information.

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Garden Of Knowledge Summer Classes At Daniel Stowe Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens is offering three intriguing programs this July:

Christmas In July Sat., July 10, 10 a.m. to noon; cost: $15 for members, $18 for non-members, $10 for materials. Instructor Lynn Eskridge, of Synergy Studios & Gallery, will help attendees create two unique, decorative herb dryers for the home. Originally designed to be used as a Christmas ornament, this starshaped creation on natural reed makes an elegant holder for drying herbs.

Made For The Shade Sat., July 10,10 to 11:30 a.m.; cost: $15 for members, $18 for non-members. Instructor Barbara Albritton-Grant, Ed.D., DSBG instructor and York County master gardener, helps local growers meet the challenge of growing plants under trees. Learn which plants do well in low-light conditions while competing with trees for nutrients, and which provide color or have contrasting foliage that will bring your garden to life.

Spectacular Iris: Propagation And Care Sat., July 31, from 10 to 11:30 a.m.; cost: $15 (members), $18 (non-members), $10 (materials). Instructor Robin Glover, owner of Pecan Grove Farms Iris Nursery, teaches registrants how to divide irises in this hands-on workshop. Registrants will participate in dividing iris rhizomes, and each participant will receive a plant to take home. General care, maintenance, and growing tips are covered.

WantToGo? Call 704/825-4490 or visit dsbg.org to register.

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trailer park called Armadillo Acres. A tollbooth collector named Norbert, and his agoraphobic wife, Jeannie. An exotic dancer called Pippi. And a love triangle that would make Jerry Springer proud. Where in The Queen City can you find all of the above, and more than your share of belly laughs? Only at Actor’s Theatre, where The Great American Trailer Park Musical brings its naughty, bawdy brand of humor to Charlotte from July 21 through Aug. 14. The irreverent, unabashedly vulgar musical comedy, recommended for viewers age 16 and up, kicks off the Theatre’s 22nd season. Adapted from the book by Betsy Kelso, and described by NY Sun as “Southpark meets Desperate Housewives,” the production delves into the lives of the tenants of Florida’s most exclusive trailer park, as strategically perched plastic pink flamingos placidly oversee the action. When Pippi, a stripper on the run from her marker-sniffing ex-boyfriend Duke, comes between Norbert and Jeannie, you can

bet the shtick is about to hit the fun! The Remount Production of the back-bypopular demand musical features the original cast of The Great American Trailer Park Musical, including Heather Hamby Maggs as Pippi. The production is directed by Dennis Delamar, with music direction by Marty Gregory. The mission of Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte is to present bold and innovative new works by contemporary playwrights in an intimate environment. Actor’s Theatre is the only professional theatre in the region that dedicates its entire programming to new works that are daring, offbeat and, yes, sometimes controversial.

WantToGo? Opening night is Wed., July 21, at 7:30 p.m. Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte is located at 650 E. Stonewall St. Call the box office at 704/342-2251, ext. 21, or visit actorstheatrecharlotte.org for ticket information.

In The Abstract Jerald Melberg Shows Motherwell

erald Melberg Gallery is hosting “Lost in Line, Found in Form” — an exhibit of works by Robert Motherwell, the most prolific of the group of artists called the New York School of Abstract Expressionists. The show runs July 17 through Sept. 11. The exhibit, organized by Jerald Melberg Gallery in cooperation with the Dedalus Foundation Inc., traveled to five museums before making its final stop in Charlotte. The New York School of Abstract Expressionists, which included Jackson Pollack, Willem de Kooning, Mark Rothko, and Franz Kline, were interested in exploring the deeper sense of reality beyond the recognizable image, and in creating images that revealed authenticity of feeling.

WantToGo? Jerald Melberg Gallery is located at 625 S. Sharon Amity Road, near the intersection with Providence Road. For information, visit jeraldmelberg.com or call 704/365-3000.

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Job Changes/Promotions Angelica Docog was named president and CEO of the Charlotte Museum of History, where she has served as director of programs since 2008.

Choice Translating Inc. has hired Valerie Munei to handle marketing communications, and Jennifer Tangney to develop interpreter continuing education and complimentary client education programs.

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Shella Sylla and Lynda Harris, of The Henderson Financial Group Inc., have opened an office at 9635 Southern Pine Boulevard, Suite 132.

Awards/Installations Today’s Charlotte Woman was honored with a Silver GAMMA for Best Single Issue at the Magazine Association of the Southeast annual conference. TCW assistant editor, Karsen Price, won a Silver GAMMA for Best Essay for her work in the July 2009 issue of the magazine. Editor Michelle Young Hubacher won a Bronze GAMMA for Best Essay for her work in the November 2009 issue.

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Cheryl W. Jones was named Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools’ 2009-2010 Pre-K Teacher Assistant of the Year for Hickory Grove Elementary.

Eleanor Henderson was named president of New Friends of Carolina for 2010-2011.

The U.S. Small Business Administration has named Beatrice R. D. Hair the North Carolina Small Business Person of the Year for 2010. Hair is the founder of Salisbury Tutoring Academy Ltd. and Salisbury Tutoring Academy Franchise Group, LLC.

The American Advertising Federation Charlotte has selected Theckla Sterrett, of Saturday Brand Communications, as AAF’s 2010 Silver Medal Award winner.

Urban Building Group was awarded five Excellence in Remodeling Awards from the Charlotte Home Builders Association, in the following categories: Outdoor Living/Porch; Interior Remodel; Kitchen Remodel Under $60K; Whole House Remodel Over $500K; Historical Renovation.

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2. That your key employees will want to buy you out. The reality, Chien says, is that even key employees usually lack funding to make an offer on your business. If an offer from employees involves you in financing the move, consider the negative implications to you should the business eventually fail. 3. That having your child in the business will take care of the transition. Don’t assume your children, even if you are fortunate enough to have them involved in the business, will be ready to take the lead when it’s time for you to transition out. 4. That you will continue to get offers “all the time.” Consider offers to buy your business, even while you are not actively seeking to transfer the company. But do so, Chien says, with a strategic plan in place.

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As a child, Dr. Wilson idolized her hometown physician. “He was such a combination of charm, humor, and compassion.” As she grew up, she realized that she had aptitude for science, but definitely wanted a career that interacted with people. For Dr. Wilson, medicine married those things together. She then gravitated to ob/gyn so that she could care for women in all phases of their lives.

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ost 19-year-olds have summer

Kentucky Airlines, at the regional airport where

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her uncle worked.

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cargo, and then moved to the ticket counter,”

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Pope was born and raised in Owensboro,

get to do it all. I’m not sure if anybody at age

Ky., where she liked to listen to the airline sto-

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I still didn’t, but I really enjoyed the work and

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Today, Pope is vice president of operations for US Airways’ Charlotte hub — the busiest hub in the nation for one of the world’s largest airlines, and the second-busiest airport (after Newark) on the East Coast. She is responsible for overseeing 2,000 airport employees and staff who manage everything you encounter from the time you walk into the airport until you board your flight: the ticket counter area, customer service, ramp area, and even catering. She is also the main contact person for the City of Charlotte Aviation Department, which manages Charlotte Douglas International Airport. “There are so many different [employment] avenues you can take at an airline that it keeps your interest and your excitement flowing,” Pope says. “I know that seems odd after 34 years, but

Like any busy executive, Pope explains, in order to succeed each day, she needs to be tuned in to every detail of the customer experience, to stay extremely organized, and to focus constantly on multitasking. “There’s truly never a dull moment,” she says. “Your time is not your own in an airport environment!” Being responsible for so many different dimensions of the airport experience also means that Pope’s day is rarely predictable. Still, after 34 years in these surroundings, she’s not sure if any other career would suit her. “You have to be quick on your feet in this industry,” she says, “because you never know what the day’s going to bring. And I like that.” The spontaneity of her job is Pope’s favorite aspect of it, but she acknowledges that

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there’s still so much to do and so much to learn, it really is exciting. I absolutely love it.”

Full-Circle Flight Plan Pope has been with US Airways for 25 years. She started her journey in Pittsburgh; then worked in Boston, New York City, Charlotte, Florida, and Washington, D.C., before returning to Charlotte. “The beauty of all of this is, this was the job that I wanted more than anything,” she says. “The first time I worked in Charlotte, I worked for Watson Furr, who ran the hub at the time for Piedmont [which merged with USAir in 1989]. He was a wonderful person and he exposed me to so many elements of his job. I remember dreaming of someday having his job because I loved Charlotte and the people. To come around full circle like that meant even more to me.”

it’s also the most challenging part. “Everything, from 9/11 and other things that you just can’t plan for, affects this industry,” she says. “The president decides to visit Charlotte, and we have to halt traffic — it affects our operation. Every day is something new.”

Off The Radar In a profession where the only thing that can be planned for is unpredictability, one particular day, understandably, stands out in Pope’s memory: Sept. 11, 2001. “I think that probably hit to the core and had the most emotional impact on the most people,” she says. “I think that after so many years of emergency response training, the training kicks in and you force yourself to put your emotions to the side and immediately start the processes.” Pope learned a lot from that day. So what > J U l y

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Terri pope, vice president of operations for us airways’ charlotte hub, has worked in the airline industry since she was 19 years old, getting her start in kentucky.

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I honestly wouldn’t change a thing in my career. I don’t know many people who can say that, and I never let that go. — Terri Pope

was the main lesson she took with her? “To never get so wrapped up in things that you’re not cognizant of the needs of people and you’re not listening, really listening,” she says. “That’s easy to do when you’ve got so much happening around you, especially in a stressful situation or an emergency situation.” That well-learned lesson came to Pope’s

aid in early 2009, when the Charlotte-bound US Airways Flight 1549 made an emergency landing in the Hudson River in New York. “Again, it hit to the core of our being,” she says. “I can’t describe that feeling. It’s a feeling of passion, ownership, and a responsibility to take care of the customer.” Pope remembers how her team sat in a room that morning and listed every single 10 Y 20NO 1 MA L 14 VO

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thing the people on the airplane would need when they eventually landed in Charlotte. Because passengers were forced to leave all of their personal belongings during the emergency exit from the original flight, her staff arranged for immediate necessities: transportation, cell phones, toiletry kits, and gift cards from local department and discount stores. The staff also had locksmiths on hand so that displaced passengers could get into their cars and homes. “We took special care of them when they disembarked from their flights back home,” Pope says.

Entering New Territory Pope has the distinction of being the first female director at an airport for US Airways. And although her ascent was not without challenges, she rarely considers herself part of a “man’s world.” “I don’t feel that today at all,” she says. “I really don’t. Thirty-four years ago, sure, I think anybody in their profession would have said it’s a man’s world. “I did have to work harder and longer, but it taught me a lot of lessons,” she continues. “Years ago, if people treated you differently because of your gender, then shame on them. And maybe we should teach them a lesson that you work harder, you eventually get their job, and you show them how it should have been done. That’s actually happened to me!” What’s important at this point in her career, Pope stresses, is that she worked hard, was given the opportunity to shine, and surrounded herself with a good team. Pope explains that, at the vice president level, her job is now somewhat less reactionary, and more about strategic planning and looking to the future as the Charlotte hub expands. She’s excited about what lies ahead, and she firmly believes that continuing to love what you do is essential to a successful and fulfilling career. “I tell my 16-year-old son to find something he loves and work toward that,” she says. Her passion for her work is what propels her through her busy days. “I honestly wouldn’t change a thing in my career,” she says. “I don’t know many people who can say that, and I never let that go. I’m very thankful, because I don’t think that happens to a lot of people.” TCW

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Anne Lafferty Crotty Helps International Community Navigate Immigration Laws By Lee Rhodes • photos bY SCOTT STILES

or over 50 years, beginning when she was in fifth grade, Anne Lafferty Crotty has been helping international newcomers integrate into the community. She recalls one especially memorable attempt to welcome an immigrant into the United States. “Yolanda Martino came to my school and didn’t speak English,” she says, remembering

the little girl’s name, despite the passage of time. “My teacher sent me to the library to teach her, and I tried to be kind to her, in my little 10-year-old way.”

Crotty’s inclination to assist what many consider “outsiders” comes naturally. Her parents were stationed in Vienna, Austria, after World War II and, even after relocating to Hickory, they kept in touch with many of the people they had known overseas. “We were not native to Hickory, so, in a way, we were sort of outsiders,” Crotty says. “My parents were very open to diversity. I grew up in a typical post-World War II home, and I think that was a generation that was very international and very open to kindness toward others.” That penchant for kindness continues today, but now on a professional plane. Crotty leads the Ginter Immigration Law Clinic, which is part of International House, a primary provider of direct services to Charlotte’s international community since 1981. As the only attorney-staffed community resource for family immigration, naturalization services, and general consultation for immigrants in Charlotte, the GILC helps low-income immigrants with their family reunification and citizenship needs.

Reciprocal Benefit Both before and after little Yolanda Martino, there were others … people whose paths

crossed Crotty’s in ways that left an impact on the individuals seeking assistance and on the future and present attorney. All of them, she says, helped put her on the path to the career she calls “the best job in Charlotte.” There were the refugees she helped to resettle, years ago, during the aftermath of the Vietnam War. There’s Morlai Suma, who hails from Sierra Leone, and who attributes much of his life as he knows it today, to the GILC. And there are the countless other clients — an average of 600 a year — that the Clinic helps. In every case, the mission is the same: to promote citizenship and to help immigrants avoid being taken advantage of. Unfortunately, others offering assistance to immigrants do not always share that straightforward mission. “There are non-attorney providers in the community who will exploit immigrants and offer green cards for money,” Crotty says. Although the mission of the GILC is basic, the components of the International House, itself, are complex. International House offers programs for education; language skills; citizen diplomacy, in which the clinic partners with other entities to implement international exchange programs; and > J U l y

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cultural initiatives. “It’s all about multicultural understanding,” Crotty says. “And it’s grass roots. The Clinic’s role is to give people a safe place to find out what their rights are and what options they have. We can then provide representation to help people meet their goals.” When Morlai Suma realized he had lost his green card, he didn’t know where to turn for assistance. A friend gave him the phone number of the GILC, and the staff there was able to help him procure another green card. Just as significant, the Clinic enrolled Suma in a weekly tutoring program — he had never before attended school — and is currently helping him work toward earning American citizenship status. “The people over there, they are so good,” Suma says simply. “They helped me so much.” Crotty notes that Suma’s experience is characteristic of the cases the Clinic handles. “Someone may be a permanent citizen, but will have his or her documents stolen,” she explains. “When that happens and you’re an

immigrant, your life ends. You can’t get a job or a home or support yourself, and sometimes you end up on the street.” In addition to helping immigrants navigate the complicated process of replacing lost or stolen documents, the GILC provides assistance to those who are eligible for citizenship and may not know it, as well as to those who are eligible for permanent residency (green cards). The staff works with people who earn less than 200 percent of federal poverty guidelines, and the Clinic offers a special outreach to those who are homeless. “We have lots of different things we do,” Crotty says. “But the goal of all of it is to stabilize families, stabilize lives, and help people move toward citizenship. And we deal in permanent resolutions, not temporary ones.”

A Firm Foundation In the 1990s, Crotty worked for a legal services organization in Pennsylvania, where her practice ranged from dealing with family legal issues and representing battered women, to

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before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration filing bankruptcy for clients to keep them from A Solid Support System becoming homeless. While there is no such thing as a “typical Services. And, for the last three summers, the “Then I had an itch that had to be day” in the life of Anne Lafferty Crotty, she facility has enjoyed the services of a McMillan Fellow — a law clerk funded by the Mecklenscratched,” she says, referring to her decision does admit to having typical weeks. to teach international studies at Charlotte’s “But then,” she adds, “there are the inter- burg Bar Association — who typically holds a Independence High School. “That’s where I ruptions. Like yesterday, when we had a client special interest in immigration law. Crotty also rekindled my lifelong interest in the interna- that just needed to be seen. We’re often dealing deems these individuals “essential” to the suctional community. A lot of my students were with people in crisis, so we have to be willing to cess of the GILC’s programs. Crotty’s family is supportive of her career. immigrants and children of immigrants.” stop and listen and understand. From the outCrotty went from practicing law to teach- side, there might be some chaos, but from the Her husband of 37 years was an assistant district attorney and a district court judge during ing; then back to law, when she began volun- inside of the office, it’s well-organized.” the early years of their marriage; for teering with the GILC in 2005. David the last 23 he’s been a Lutheran minStewart, an immigration attorney The opportunity to extend hospitality — to work ister. The couple has three daughters who founded the Clinic, quickly recthrough a complicated system — to help people who, like their parents, carry impresognized her abilities and hired her sive credentials. One has a doctorto take his place when he became keep their families together or really integrate into ate in organizational management executive director of International our community is wonderful for me. and teaches at the Dubai School of House. Her clients come from across — Anne Lafferty Crotty Government in Dubai. Another is a the entire Charlotte metropolitan writer, and a doctoral student at Florregion, and many hear about the program via word of mouth. Some attend the To maintain a high quality of work, the GILC ida State University. Their third daughter is an biannual citizenship workshops that the Clinic relies heavily on its volunteer network, which accredited representative in Social Security sponsors. Still others are touched by the con- includes attorneys who come from other coun- cases and will be attending law school in the fall. Crotty has found her own experience as tinual community outreach in which the Clinic tries. It is common for undergraduate students is engaged. interested in attending law school to donate a lawyer to be incredibly rewarding. “The Some of the GILC’s cases are ultimately their time, as well. Plus, there are immigrants opportunity to extend hospitality — to work referred to other organizations, such as and former clients who are eager to help. “We through a complicated system — to help people Legal Services of Southern Piedmont, have a very sophisticated level of volunteers, keep their families together or really integrate Legal Aid of North Carolina, the Latin Amer- which is just essential to the Clinic,” Crotty says. into our community is wonderful for me,” she says. “I feel very blessed to be able to be in this ican Coalition, or the North Carolina Justice “We are absolutely dependent on them.” Center in Raleigh. “We have worked hard to In addition, the GILC is unique for its two job.” TCW unify our mission with others,” Crotty says paralegals, Jelena Giric-Held and Laura Young, ToLearnMore of the Clinic’s close relationship with other who are Board of Immigration Appeals accredlegal services providers and organizations ited representatives. A valuable asset to the Visit ihclt.org or call International House at 704/405-0962. that work on behalf of immigrants. Clinic, they can represent clients and appear

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he Small Business Administration reports that women-owned businesses employ 9.2 million people and contribute $2.38 trillion in revenue to the U.S. economy. And, over the past 10 years, female-owned businesses have consistently grown at twice the rate of growth that male-owned businesses experienced during that decade.

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Each year, NAWBO Charlotte recognizes local women business owners for their success in business, and for their community involvement. The 25th annual NAWBO awards presentation, “The Value of Powerful Women,” took place in May, at The Palmer Building on East Seventh Street. This year’s winners exemplify the dedication and drive necessary to create a successful business and to make a significant difference in the community. The Woman Business Owner of the Year Award honors a NAWBO member who has demonstrated strong leadership skills in growing and managing a business for more than five years, and for active involvement in volunteer and civic organizations. Angela Mastoras Key, owner of Premier Resources and Premier Healthcare Resources, was named the 2010 Woman Business Owner of the Year. Her com-

mitment to meeting clients’ staffing needs and maintaining good customer relationships has enabled her to continually grow her companies, even in challenging economic times. The Rising Star Award recognizes entrepreneurial creativity and determination in successfully managing a business that is less than five years old. Jessica Babinski, founder and owner of Paramount Lending Inc., embodies the entrepreneurial spirit and self-motivation necessary to propel a fledgling venture from the basement to a soaring business enterprise. The Community Service Award recognizes contributions by an entrepreneur who supports other women in business. Natalie English, senior vice president of public policy for the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce, uses her passion for bettering the community to inspire and galvanize women in the local business arena. >

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NAWBO Charlotte 2010 Woman Business Owner Of The Year Angela Mastoras Key Owner, Premier Resources And Premier Healthcare Resources An Auburn University graduate originally from Birmingham, Ala., Angela Mastoras Key found her stride in banking, but worked in various industries before going into business for herself. Her work experiences, she says, allowed her to gain insightful knowledge and necessary fundamentals to start her own successful company. One of Key’s early successes was helping to develop and complete the construction of Birmingham Turf Club, an organization founded to bring horse racing to her hometown. She went on to work with the lieutenant governor of Alabama, before taking a job at an engineering firm, where she worked in office management and business development. After moving to Charlotte in 1992, Key joined a locally owned staffing firm. But when the firm was sold to a national corporation, she began to see within the organization a culture and commitment shift that didn’t match her style of professionalism. She also saw an opportunity for herself. Key started working on a business plan and, on April 1, 1999, she opened Premier Resources. Her vision: to develop and retain long-term relationships with leading Charlotte businesses by providing top talent in corporate, administrative, accounting and finance, and human 36

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resources support, through temporary, tempto-hire, and direct-placement staffing solutions. “I believe when change happens, you should always try to turn it into a positive,” she explains. “My [work] experiences gave me the fundamentals I needed to start my own business, and the knowledge and insight on what to do and what not to do.” Key knew that she had found her niche — how and where she wanted to channel her efforts — but the startup didn’t come without challenges. She faced the inevitable financial risks and market uncertainties, but her passion, determination, and commitment helped her to power through. “You have to put everything you own, or hope to own, on the line,” she says. “It’s an investment, and you risk a lot on the way.” She feels pride in having done it on her own and not surrendering to fear of the unknown. Key’s leap of faith has proved to be most rewarding. In addition to seeing the growth of her business and helping her clients find talented employees, she has built outstanding and long-lasting relationships with those clients and employees — something she attributes to taking time to appreciate people’s needs. She also credits her quality staff for the company’s vitality, in-house and out, and the superb professional services they provide to every client. Key is a breast cancer survivor, and her extensive interaction with healthcare professionals during her treatment inspired her to

Natalie English 2010 Community Service Award Winner

open a second company, to provide clinical and nonclinical support within the healthcare community. In April 2007, just one year after her cancer diagnosis, she launched Premier Healthcare Resources. In addition to her active roles in her businesses and with NAWBO, Key is involved with Carolina Breast Friends. She has been instrumental in helping to organize Oysters on the Lawn events to raise money for Project Pink House, a place for women to seek support and healing when coping with cancer. Resiliency and the ability to find opportunity in adversity are major components of what has brought Key success in her professional life. Her advice to aspiring women entrepreneurs: “Plan your work, and work your plan. To have a dream is wonderful, but you have to envision what you want and take necessary steps to get to that goal. If you have a plan, despite diversions, you can get back on track and get to the end result.”

NAWBO Charlotte 2010 Rising Star Jessica Babinski Owner, Paramount Lending Inc. In November 2007, with her husband’s encouragement, Jessica Babinski founded Paramount Lending Inc., a residential mortgage company headquartered in south Charlotte. In its first year, Paramount Lending closed two loans. In 2008, 312 loans were completed. In 2009, Paramount more than tripled its production from 2008, closing 1,091 loans. The

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company’s rapid exponential growth earned Babinski the NAWBO 2010 Rising Star Award. After earning a degree in finance from James Madison University in 2002, Babinski landed a job at a mortgage bank in Richmond, Va. When she eventually moved to Charlotte, she joined a small mortgage brokerage firm, where she developed relationships that helped build the foundation for her future. “I love the mortgage industry and know I want to work in it forever,” she says. “I was young enough and risky enough to believe I could start my company out of my basement. And the sky was the limit.” Now, Paramount Lending has offices in five states, and a total of 26 employees doing business in seven states. Babinski attributes much of the company’s success to her hardworking staff. Her advice for anyone considering an entrepreneurial pursuit: “Go for it. If you don’t do it, you may regret it later.”

NAWBO 2010 Community Service Award Winner Natalie English Senior Vice President Of Public Policy, The Charlotte Chamber Of Commerce Natalie English works to affect numerous policies, at all levels of government, that relate to business and quality-of-life issues in Charlotte. She serves on the boards of the Rotary Club of Charlotte, the North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research, Partners in Out-of-School Time, Leadership Charlotte,

and the Charlotte Mecklenburg Workforce Development Board. English was recognized for her dedication to the community with the NAWBO 2010 Community Service Award. “I am motivated to serve as a volunteer in organizations that work to make something better,” she says. “I choose organizations that have a positive impact on our community through whatever their missions might be.” A graduate of North Carolina State University, English has also served on the boards of NCSU Physical and Mathematical Sciences Foundation, the Children’s Theatre of Charlotte, United Way of Central Carolinas, Alexander Youth Network, Junior Achievement of the Carolinas, North Carolina Forum for Research and Economic Education, and the 2000 Impact Fund Board (Foundation For The Carolinas). English recognizes the mutual reward for women entrepreneurs who dedicate their time and talent to the community. “In women entrepreneurs,” she says, “there is a spirit of drive and determination, and that spirit is sorely needed in many organizations. In turn, serving their communities benefits women entrepreneurs, by increasing their visibility and allowing them to hone their skills as they work to make those communities better. I believe serving always comes back in ways you never expected it would.” Her advice to aspiring women professionals: “Be bold and be brave. If you have a great idea, step out and boldly move forward, without looking back.” TCW

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Me e t in g Of Lik e Min d s “I remember when Stephanie Counts came by my house to try out the idea,” says Sally Dalton Robinson, the 2007 recipient of the Echo Award Against Indifference, and one of Charlotte’s leading activists for social change. “I loved it! I have immensely enjoyed serving with a group of wonderfully diverse and talented women. “I grew up in the 1930s and 1940s in a very segregated Charlotte, and never had the chance to become friends and work with women of other races and backgrounds,” Robinson continues. “The nonprofit boards have opened my world and given me the joy of becoming friends with Asian, Latino, and African-American women. WIE is the prime example of this for me. Out of these nonprofit experiences have come strong and lasting friendships for which I am grateful.” Current WIE co-chair Gwen Thomas, a former senior vice president at Bank of America, and owner of MamaLu Wellness and Travel, had a completely different life experience that made her a unique fit for WIE. Thomas spent many years in the corporate world, mentoring individuals, both male and female, from different ethnic groups. When an opportunity arose to help Charlotte women understand their differences and come together under a common cause, she knew she needed to be part of it. She has been involved with WIE since the group’s 40

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first session. “I am very passionate about multicultural issues and women’s issues,” Thomas says. “WIE creates a natural audience of individuals with like passions or interests. We are able to work together to increase understanding and meaningful personal relationships across a diverse group of women. “Through WIE,” she adds, “women of different ethnic groups engage in intentional

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together to discuss barriers and identify opportunities, and these meetings have generated a wealth of information about the state of trust among women in Charlotte and beyond. While a substantial portion of WIE’s audience consists of women business owners and other professional women, WIE also develops programs and events for those mothers, grandmothers, and caregivers who are leaders in both their families and communities. The third, and newest, WIE programming component is the Cross Cultural Chats, created in response to needs that were expressed at WIE’s 2009 Town Hall Meeting “Bridge the Chasm: Change the World,” when the question was posed, “How can WIE better serve the community and you as an individual?” Participants asked for mentor/mentee opportunities, as well as a series of smallgroup dialogues among women from different cultures. The Cross Cultural Chats are funded, in part, by the community activist organization Crossroads Charlotte. “Women need each other,” Robinson says. “I do not think it is hard for women to

“WIE creates a natural audience of individuals with like passions or interests.” — G w e n T h omas, WIE C 0-C h air partner with other women. Quite the contrary! WIE is enriching our community and will continue to do so by a new initiative — birthing small focus groups of women to meet once a month for four months to build trust and friendships.” Thomas adds that Charlotte needs an organization like WIE to help break down barriers between people of various ethnic groups in every aspect of their lives. “In business settings, individuals of different ethic groups may work together to achieve a business goal, but that relationship usually exists only at work,” she explains. “Outside of work, we are often segregated in our personal circles. Through WIE, individuals of different ethnic groups come together from a personal desire to dialogue, learn, and build trust.” TCW

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hen it comes to public art, the water fountain is the standard for areas both urban and suburban, indoors and out. Whether you rush past one on your

way to the office, toss in a penny for luck as you head into the mall, or make an

intentional and restful stop to enjoy the sounds of water cascading or trickling into a pool below, fountains have universal appeal. Charlotte has its share of interesting, quaint, and flat-out fabulous examples of water

fountains, and each is a perfect destination if you’re hoping for an incidental refreshing spray on a hot July day. We recently visited a few of our favorites around town. > J U l y

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Left: Benches beside the Charlotte Convention Center’s fountain and reflecting pool (501 S. College St.) provide a perfect perch to relax or share lunch with co-workers. Right, facing page: A reflecting pool with trickling water is one of several quaint fountains on the grounds of Wing Haven Gardens & Bird Sanctuary (248 Ridgewood Ave.). The fountains are reminders of the importance of moving water in attracting birds.

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Above: The Green’s giant spouting fish create an interactive fountain uptown (435 S. Tryon St.) — a great spot for kids on a summer day. Left: The ebullient sprays outside Charlotte’s NASCAR Hall of Fame (400 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.) offer a preview to the fast-paced exhibits inside the newly opened building. Right: “Metalmorphosis,” created by artist David Cerny, is 25-feet tall and employs water and mesmerizing rotating sections of the giant head as its centerpiece. It is one of Charlotte’s most fascinating displays of public art (3701 Arco Corporate Drive).

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The jury is still out on whether flip-flops, those beachy, backless sandals that smack of summer with every slap of the heel, are work-appropriate. But regardless of whether you flip for them or think of them as a fashion faux pas, these casual shoes are here to stay. This season, they come adorned with all manner of jewels, beads, or floral treatments, and range from dime-store rubber “shower shoes” to high-end designer creations. As with any shoe, comfort is key. So try on a few pairs and take them for a test run. Or, um, flop.

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hether you’re packing an intimate lunch for two, or putting together an outdoor feast for the entire fam-

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The Perfect Picnic Potable Old-Time Southern Sweet Tea A summer picnic in the South isn’t a picnic without sweet tea! Here’s an easy recipe that works even for people who say they “can’t make good tea.” •

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Put The Fun In Functional Make your picnic pleasing to the eye, and simple, light fare will taste even more delicious. Here are a few ways to jazz up your outdoor meal. •

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• Serve with lots of ice cubes and a lemon wedge. A sprig of mint makes it extra special.

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Use colorful serving pieces, mixing bright hues and varied patterns in your cups, plates, and flatware. • Consider making your own festive napkins of cotton cloth in a classic red/white or blue/white checkered pattern, or printed with fun images of hotdogs and hamburgers. A yard of fabric (check selections at your local fabric store, or you can recycle • a no-longer-used tablecloth) is enough for four napkins. Wash and dry the material. Then, using a cardboard template, cut • the fabric into 17-inch squares. If you use pinking shears, you won’t need to hem, and the napkins won’t fray.

Bring along a Mason jar and a bouquet of wildflowers or cuttings from your own garden to create a lovely arrangement for your “table.” (Don’t be tempted to pick flowers from the park or public garden you’re visiting — it’s most likely not allowed.) Load your iPod with favorite romantic, beach, or party tunes to help set the mood. Bring along a card game, a book of poetry, or a croquet set for an after-meal activity.

Pack Light And Smart There are tools that can make your picnic more enjoyable, the food safer to consume, and the ambiance just right. Most of these items you will have on hand in your kitchen; the others may be worth purchasing for use again and again.

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hat do flaxseeds and chickens have to do with ovarian cancer? More than you might think. According to Dr. Janice Bahr, professor emeritus in the University of Illinois Department of Animal Sciences, chickens are the only animals that, like humans, spontaneously develop cancer on the surface of the ovaries. By studying 2-year-old laying hens (which have ovulated as many times as a woman entering menopause), Dr. Bahr and her team of researchers discovered that a flaxseed-enriched diet dramatically reduced late-stage metastasis of ovarian tumors in chickens. Although hens that were fed the flaxseeds did not have an overall decreased incidence of ovarian cancer, more tumors were confined to the ovary, which translated into higher survival rates. This is a significant find, since the early signs of ovarian cancer are often missed. As a result, many women are not diagnosed until stage 3 or 4, when the cancer has metastasized and invaded other parts of the body. “If the cancer is found at an early stage, when the tumor is still confined to the ovary, women have a much better prognosis and more treatment options,” Dr. Bahr says.

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Pass The Pistachios Sometimes You Feel Like A Nut

ack when “fat-free” was considered the smart choice, nuts were often banished from our menus. The high fat and caloric content of these tasty treats often kept them off our plates. But new research published in Archives of Internal Medicine adds to the mounting evidence that a handful of nuts a day keeps the doctor away — by improving blood cholesterol levels and reducing the risk of coronary disease. The recent study found that by consuming an average of 2.4 ounces of nuts daily, patients averaged a 5.1-percent reduction in total cholesterol concentration, a 7.4-percent reduction in LDL (“bad”) cholesterol, and an 8.3-percent reduction in the ratio of LDL to HDL (“good”) cholesterol levels.

Previous research, including the Nurses’ Health Study, found that women who regularly ate at least 5 ounces of nuts per week were 35 percent less likely to suffer a heart attack than were women who consumed less than an ounce per month. According to the NHS, nut consumption also appears to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in women, and may help curb the appetite. Nuts evaluated included almonds, hazelnuts, pecans, pistachios, walnuts, pine nuts, macadamias, and peanuts. But moderation is the key. To fit nuts into your diet without going overboard, keep in mind that a 1-ounce serving has about 180 calories. When you add nuts to your diet, remember to subtract a similar number of calories from less-healthful foods, like candy or chips.

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How Your Mate’s Age Impacts You Women who marry men seven to nine years their junior could be upping their own odds of dying sooner — by as much as 20 percent — German researchers report in a recent issue of Demography. Not that marrying older men is any safer. The study, based on data from nearly two million Danish couples, indicates that marrying an older man might also shorten a woman’s life, and that the healthiest choice for a husband might be a man around a woman’s own age. However, few women are likely

to be distressed by the new finding on marrying younger men, since many prior studies have shown that women generally prefer men closer to their own ages. In the United States, for example, the average bride is typically 2.3 years younger than her groom. The study’s authors stressed that, as a whole, marriage is not bad for life expectancy. In fact, both married men and women typically experience a bump in longevity, as opposed to the lower lifespan statistics of unmarried people. >

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Calcium Check

Habits To Avoid

The Link Between Antacids And Fractures

Protect your bone health by getting your recommended daily dose of calcium and vitamin D, and eating lots of fruits and veggies. A bone-healthy diet may not help rebuild your bones if you are experiencing age-related bone loss, but it can slow bone loss. It is also important to be aware of foods BLICATION: Charlotte the City Magazine TE: August 2006 and habits that can rob your body of these TICLE: Eat, Drink nutrients. Remember the following tips: • Moderate your alcohol consumption. Alcohol can interfere with your body’s ability to absorb calcium, so it’s best to keep your consumption to a minimum. • Cut down on caffeine and cut out carbonated beverages. Caffeinated drinks and sodas both have a negative impact on your bone health. • Cut back on salt. Eating salty foods causes your body to lose more calcium.

lthough the most powerful class of antacid drugs, proton pump inhibitors, including Nexium®, Prevacid, Prilosec, and Protonix, do a great job of reducing stomach acid, it appears they are being over-prescribed. Although PPIs are intended to be used only for serious conditions, people often turn to them to quell simple heartburn, making PPIs the third highest-selling class of drug in the United States. Doctors write 113.4 million prescriptions for these types of drugs each year. Garnering information from more than 130,000 women enrolled in the Women’s Health Initiative, Shelly L. Gray, Pharm.D., of the University of Washington, Seattle, confirmed the results of a 2008 Canadian study, which found that patients who use PPIs for seven or more years, to treat reflux, peptic ulcers, and other conditions, experience a

greater risk of osteoporosis-related fractures. Dr. Gray and a team of researchers found that postmenopausal women who reported current PPI use were 47 percent more likely to have had a spine fracture; 26 percent were more likely to have a forearm or wrist fracture; and 25 percent were more likely to have any kind of fracture. The reason behind this is that the use of PPI blocks calcium absorption in the body. The study found no significant link between PPIs and hip fractures. If you are currently taking PPIs, talk to your doctor and make sure your condition warrants their use. There may be an alternate solution, such as reducing stress, avoiding spicy foods, losing weight, or quitting smoking.

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Spot On Give Your Skin A Closer Look Although skin cancer may be the easiest cancer to detect, a new survey by the American Academy of Dermatology reports that a large number of people are just not taking the time to look. “Each year, substantially more than one million cases of skin cancer are diagnosed in the United States,” says dermatologist Zoe D. Draelos, M.D., FAAD, consulting professor at Duke University School of Medicine in Durham. “Like many cancers, skin cancer is highly treatable if caught early, before it spreads. In fact, studies show that the five-year survival rate for people whose melanoma is detected and treated before it spreads to the lymph nodes is 99 percent — making early detection essential.” The survey found that 28 percent of all respondents indicated never examining their skin for changes to moles and other skin blemishes. When asked about getting screened for skin cancer by a healthcare provider, about three in five respondents (59 percent) had never been examined. Young adults age 18 to 29 (69 percent) reported that they had never been screened by a healthcare provider. To help people of all ages spot any new or developing lesions that could indicate skin cancer, the AAD recommends periodic self-examinations of the entire body, including hard-to-reach spots. Dr. Draelos says that enlisting the help of a loved one can be beneficial in monitoring changes in the skin and spotting skin cancer. To enhance a patient’s ability to detect skin cancer, the AAD advises learning the ABCDEs of melanoma detection. Individuals should check their skin and consult their physicians regarding any moles or lesions that exhibit the following characteristics: • Asymmetry (one half unlike the other half) • Border (irregular, scalloped, or poorly defined) • Color (varies from one area to another; shades of tan and brown, black; sometimes white, red, or blue) • Diameter (the size of a pencil eraser or larger) • Evolving (changing in size, shape, or color)

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ashion fads come and go, but tried-and-true denim has, seemingly, always been a staple of the teen wardrobe. To teenagers, a pair of blue jeans is every bit as American as that iconic apple pie is to Mom. It’s this basic teen “necessity” for blue jeans that resonated with Monroe’s Sarah Headley when she heard that retailer Aéropostale and DoSomething.org had joined forces to create a Teens for Jeans drive to collect blue jeans for homeless teenagers across the United States, Canada, and Haiti. Sarah, a 16-year-old rising senior at Piedmont High School, knew she wanted to get involved. “Having a pair of blue jeans seems like something every typical teenager wants, no matter where you are from or what your family situation is,” Sarah says. “To think just giving a pair of jeans to someone who doesn’t have much could make them happy is an easy thing. I knew I wanted to be part of that.” And part of it she is. In 2009, Sarah collected 714 pairs of jeans. In this year’s drive, she was the largest single collector of blue jeans across the entire country, gathering an astounding 3,238 pairs. This year, over half a million pairs were donated nationwide, more than

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