June 2009 by Belva Greenage

JUNE 2009 Complimentary

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Summer’s Here And The Grillin’ Is Easy

Everyone’s Crazy ‘Bout A Sharp-Dressed Man

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Contents June 2009

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Departments 12 From The Publisher You Bet We Did!

14 Girl Time

Tips, Trends, And Fancies

22 Queen City Jewels

Happenings You Don’t Want To Miss

26 On The Move

Charlotte Women Making Strides

27 Work Notes

Inspire Workers With A Positive Approach

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The Best Seat In The House

68 Health Matters Are Men Getting Nip-Tucked? 70 Health Flash

What You Need To Know To Stay Well

77 Meet Our Advertisers The Refine Institute Takes Beauty High-Tech

58 Fashion

80 The Meeting Place

60 Beauty Grooming Goodies We Share

82 Tomorrow’s Charlotte Woman

It’s Time For A-Wristing Style

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62 At Home

28 Money Talks

Adding It Up Makes Great Cents

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Professional And Social Meetings Charlotte’s Future Fabulous Females

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Charlotte Woman Today’s

Business/Lifestyle

Volume XIII, Number 2 June 2009 PUBLISHER

Belva Greenage ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

Fern Howerin Editor

Michelle Young Hubacher Assistant Editor

Karsen Price ART DIRECTor

Anita O’Hara SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Carrie Boyd Sales Director

Kristen Dibble Sales Executive

Barbara Herd Business Manager

Nikki Wilson WEb Designer

Cliff McNamara

Contributing Editor

Leigh Barrett CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Jennifer Bradford-Epstein Meaghan Clark Jack Dillard Fiona Harmon Melinda Johnston Debra Moffitt Leslie Shay Merritt Jennifer Mitchell Karsen Price Lee Rhodes

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PROFILES 30 A Unified Stance

Today’s Charlotte Woman is published by Today’s Woman Inc., and is distributed on a complimentary basis throughout the greater Charlotte area.

United Family Services’ Mark Pierman Works For Change Within Families

34 A Principled Man

KIPP’s Keith Burnam Demonstrates That Knowledge Is, Indeed, Power

Former Carolina Panthers Safety Mike Minter Infuses The Community With Spirit

FEATURES 42 A Sharp-Dressed Man

Clothing The Men Of Charlotte

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50 Playing With Fire

The Art Of Backyard Grilling

56 The World According To Man

A Humorous Look From The Male P.O.V.

40 Holding The Line

Armando Bellmas Augusto Photography James Brown Markus Perry Scott Stiles

OnTheCover

Subscription rate is $20 per year for 11 issues plus the TCW Resource Guide. Copyright ©2009 Today’s Woman, Inc. All rights reserved. Copying or reproduction, in part or in whole, is strictly prohibited. Today’s Charlotte Woman and Today’s Woman Inc. do not necessarily endorse the views and perceptions of contributors or advertisers.

Mike Minter, Renaissance Man And Former Carolina Panther. Photo By Armando Bellmas.

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Attention: Smile-Conscious Charlotteans

Frustrated With Your Smile? Looking For Answers? Great News: NEW HOPE Is Just A Phone Call Away!

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If you answered “YES” to any of the above questions, give my office a call. We can help! You no longer need to worry about having an unsightly smile. Instead, you can now have the Brilliant, Head-Turning, Show-Stopping Smile you’ve always dreamed of…and it’s easier, faster, and more comfortable than ever. You may even be accused of looking 10 years younger!

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7 Reasons You Should EXPECT Comfortable Dentistry: 1.The Latest Technology: See your own teeth like I see them! With our digital photography and digital x-rays, you’ll know exactly “what’s going on”. 2.Laser Cavity Detector: This FDA-approved technology instantly and painlessly finds new cavities with 99+% accuracy. X-rays rarely see these cavities, and even “traditional” exams (using the dental “pick”) miss them 76% of the time. Early diagnosis is the key to fast, easy, and affordable repair… before things get worse or painful. 3.Numb Like You’ve Never Been! Is regular numbing not enough for you? If so, then the new FDA approved anesthetic we use may very well be the extra boost of numbing you need. We’ll never proceed with any work unless we know you are completely numb…and comfortable. 4.Sedation Dentistry: Does intense fear of dentistry keep you from smiling and having healthy teeth? Using a safe, simple pill, you can deeply relax while you get your needed dentistry completed comfortably, and in fewer visits than you may think! 5.Exquisite Lifelike Esthetic Dentistry: New techniques whiten, strengthen, and reshape your teeth like never before. You can now replace failing, ugly mercury/silver fillings with the finest porcelain restorations. Design your dream smile with Ultimate Power Whitening (first in Charlotte!), Invisalign or Veneers. Ask to see our Before and After photos. The possibilities are endless! 6.SPA-Like Pampering: With back-massaging dental chairs, personal satellite video glasses, heated neck pillows with a hint of lavender, warm moist face towels…and more…to soothe your body and soul, you’ll forget you’re in a dental office! 7.Comfortable Financially Too: A wide range of payment options and plans available (up to 84 months with approved credit) make even the finest dentistry affordable. Ask us how you can even SAVE BIG on your investment in excellent dentistry!

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“I work with dentists from all over the USA and Canada. For “drop dead” gorgeous cosmetic results, Dr. Chris Bowman has the technical skills, passion, and commitment to excellence that make him the #1 dentist I would choose in the Greater Charlotte area!” - Elizabeth Davidson; Editor, The Independent Dentist newsletter “Dr. Bowman & his staff are the BEST! Their sensitivity to your needs and comfort level are unduplicated in any other dental office I’ve ever encountered. Thanks for the great service!” - Krista Grzandziel Charlotte, NC

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todayscharlottewoman.com Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge Contest

Outdoor Living

Because I Said So Famous Dads Sound Off About Fatherhood… Didn’t think we’d forgotten about dear old Dad, did you? (Not likely with the collection of Daddy’s Girls found in TCW’s office.) The good news is, this contest is easier than picking out your Father’s Day present this year — because, honestly, we all know Dad doesn’t want another tie or the Home Improvement DVD collection, but who can afford that Ferrari he’s always talking about? Here are the rules: Five quotes, five famous fathers. Put the right dads with the right words, send us your entry via e-mail, and we’ll do a random drawing to pick one winner. The prize? Two rounds of golf at The Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge, plus a complimentary overnight stay, and breakfast for two in the Gallery Restaurant. Now that’s something to write home about! No purchase required. Contest begins June 1 and runs through June 30. Open to legal U.S. residents, ages 21 and older. Beginning June 1, 2009, visit todayscharlottewoman.com and click on Contests; follow the links to enter online. All entries must include a valid e-mail address. One entry per e-mail address. Employees of Today’s Woman Inc., sponsors, their affiliates, subsidiaries, agencies and suppliers, and the families of each are not eligible. Void where prohibited by law. All federal, state, and local regulations apply.

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Safe Summer

Coming Full Circle

Sunning It’s not cool to burn anymore; check out these sunscreen tips to keep your epidermis safe all season.

Web Editor Karsen Price may be a Daddy’s Girl, but she’s raising a daughter who is 100 percent in Mama’s back pocket. Fun Facts

Things That Make You Go Hmmm ... Check out our “investigative report” on what the men in your life are really up to ... if you dare.

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Get Out That Grill And Give These Recipes A Whirl Grilling ... it’s not just for guys anymore. All it takes is a fabulous recipe, a little know-how, and the proper gear to get your barbeque on. Start off with our grilling guide, “Fired Up,” on page 50, then visit our Web site at todayscharlottewoman.com for additional grill recipes — including an appetizer, a main course, and a delicious dessert!

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FromThePublisher

You Bet We Did!

une is traditionally the month for gazing at backyard roses, breathing in fragrant honeysuckle during a bike ride, throwing rice after a wedding, and celebrating dear old Dad — all true signs of summer. But for us at TCW, it is a month of firsts. It is the first opportunity I have to share the news about our recent awards, and it is our first issue devoted to men! About the accolades: We have long known this magazine is a first-rate publication, with an equal balance of editorial and design excellence. That excellence was confirmed last month at the Magazine Association of the Southeast’s GAMMA Awards in Atlanta, where TCW was the proud recipient of an Honorable Mention for Best Design, the Silver Award for Best Single Issue, and the Gold Award for General Excellence. The panel of judges for the GAMMA Awards described your magazine this way: “Today’s Charlotte Woman excels as a regional magazine, with well-crafted production and highly readable articles about women who lead in the cultural and business sectors of the local community. The content is thoughtful and executed with great care for both the subjects and reading audience. It is a thoroughly enjoyable publication of high merit.” Wait a minute — that’s our mission statement. We must be doing something right! Kudos to the dedicated team who work so hard each and every month to bring this publication to you — Michelle, Anita, Karsen, Carrie, Fern, Barb, Cliff, and Nikki, you are the best! And of course, a big tip of the hat to our talented writers, photographers, and contributing editor who all do such a great job for us. For the first time, we have taken the

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cover-to-cover plunge into the world of men. In this issue, we include some powerful points of view that run the gamut from the well-intentioned, to the well-heeled, to the well-grilled. Check out the profiles of United Family Services’ Mark Pierman, on page 30, and KIPP: Charlotte school founder Keith Burnam, on page 34. These are the stories of two men with a desire to serve, and who are directing efforts on behalf of children and women in our community. Our cover “grill” man, Mike Minter, no stranger to philanthropy and hard work himself, shares his views on everything from motivational speaking to Michael Jackson’s Thriller (really!), on page 40. On page 42, we present a trio of men’s clothiers who dress some of the more stylish gentlemen of Charlotte. These professionals bring you their individual perspectives on how to express style … from the male point of view! And, well, the June issue would not be complete without a taste of summer — summer grilling, that is. With our look at the art of the barbeque, on page 50, we’re sure to leave you hungry for a taste of outdoor cooking! We hope you enjoy our award-winning publication and our fun diversion into the male domain. In July, we will return to “highly readable articles about women who lead in the cultural and business sectors of the local community,” this time with an international flair. Feeling progressive and proud,

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Dr. Nash is also proud to announce that American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Accreditation Candidate Garry S. Tous, DDS, will be joining Cosmetic Dentistry of the Carolinas – providing the finest in cosmetic and full general dental care.

Of the nearly 8000 American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry members worldwide, there are only 45 who have achieved the exclusive level of Accredited Fellow. In all of North and South Carolina, only one dentist has earned this elite status by illustrating the required level of excellence in the area of cosmetic dentistry: Accredited Fellow Ross W. Nash, DDS.

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Four-In-Hand (above, left): The most common tie knot, the four-in-hand can be worn with any collar style. No matter what, you’ll get a clean and simple knot, and you can vary its length according to what suits your body. The four-in-hand projects quiet confidence without drawing attention to the neck or throwing the proportion of the jacket off balance. Best for: all style types. Windsor (above, right): The biggest and bulkiest knot, the Windsor is at home paired with a spread collar. This knot belongs to the world of finance and power lunches — it’s immaculately finished in every way. Best for: luxury, classic styles.

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f you don’t know a half-Windsor from a four-in-hand, or an ascot from a bowtie, help is “knot” far away. The Nordstrom Guide to Men’s Style, by Tom Julian, provides easy-to-follow instructions for knotting the perfect necktie, as well as descriptions of all sorts of fashion terms, rules, and logic used by menswear experts (think

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retail sales pros, tailors, your mom). The handy reference book helps men (and the women who dress them) choose the right fabrics and patterns, select appropriate silhouettes and accessories, find the best fit, create a personalized look, and assemble the perfect wardrobe for their lifestyles. You’ll also find essential technical

advice from Nordstrom’s tailor, style tips, trivia, and packing tricks for travel, plus an emergency stain removal and care guide. Now, if you can just get him to give up that Danger Doom T-shirt! Nordstrom Guide to Men’s Style is available at Nordstrom, area bookstores, and amazon.com.

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Is Necessity The Mother Of These Inventions? Wacky Creations Still Fascinate

admit it: Shopping at Best Buy causes my eyeballs to ache. Going to Circuit City used to give me a rash. Walking the tech aisle of any department store makes me want to find refuge. Or candy. Or pretty shoes. In general, I get sweaty having to deal with electronics. But I do enjoy pondering over a utensil that serves no other purpose than to scoop an avocado out of its shell. I am fascinated by the Popup Hotdog Cooker. And I think we all can agree the Snuggie had us at “Hello … and how can I reach the remote without getting out from underneath my blanket?” Although men seem

to have snagged the reputation for being gadget-obsessed, I know plenty of women who get excited about a nifty invention. (Good grief, have you seen the Nike + iPod Sensor? Your workouts will never be the same.) In his book, Gadget Nation: A Journey Through The Eccentric World of Invention, author Steve Greenberg spotlights more than 100 offbeat, quirky gadgets, and the inventors behind them. Gadget Nation: A Journey Through The Eccentric World of Invention is available at area bookstores, gadgetnation.net, and amazon.com. >

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A Cause Worthy Of The Climb One Charlotte Man Takes A Lofty Stand

acon Dunnagan, nationally known author and Mount Kilimanjaro specialist, is taking fundraising to new heights with his commitment to climb Africa’s highest peak in September 2009. Dunnagan, who lives in Charlotte, has already climbed the 19,340foot dormant volcano 12 times. After losing his wife to ovarian cancer two years ago, he hopes, through this upcoming venture, to raise awareness of the disease, in memory of his

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wife and on behalf of the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. Participants will each pay a package fee to climb with the seasoned mountaineer, and a portion of those fees will be donated to the NOCC. Dunnagan, who wrote the acclaimed novel, Kilimanjaro: Sons of Kilimanjaro, compares reaching the mountain’s snowcapped summit with reaching one’s life objectives. “You have to constantly re-evaluate your goals while climbing the mountains,” he

says. “Use the momentum from getting to the top of Kilimanjaro to help you deal with the next challenges in life when you get off the mountain. Nobody makes it to the top without the help and guidance of somebody else.” For information on making the climb, or to follow Dunnagan’s progress, visit zaratours.com/kilimanjaro/climb-with-macon-dunnagan.html. You may also e-mail Dunnagan at mdunnagan@carolina.rr.com. For information on ovarian cancer and the NOCC, visit ovarian.org.

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The Yuck Factor

SUM M ER SPECIALS

Time To Sanitize Your Keyboard

e’ve all heard the kitchen can be more germ-ridden than even the bathroom, but did you know your man’s wallet can also be a hotbed of bacteria? Here are four things in your house that may be dirtier than a toilet:

1. Your Computer Keyboard

It’s a fearsome fact: Your keyboard is a microcosm of what has actually been in your stomach and up your nose. If you’re still reading, take note that of 33 randomly sampled computer keyboards tested by a British consumer group this year, four were dirty enough to be considered health hazards, and one harbored more bacteria than the average toilet seat. Experts recommend swabbing your keyboard with alcohol wipes on a regular basis.

2. The Kitchen

Kitchen items that you use daily can harbor lots of foodborne bacteria. Put them all together — knives and a chopping board where you prepare raw chicken, cleaned with the sponge you use to scrub the counters, and wiped with the towel you use to dry your hands — and you’ve got a recipe for a mild case of tummy upset. Health experts

recommend washing the sink with bleach, tossing your wet sponge into the dishwasher, and changing those dishcloths regularly.

3. Men’s Wallets

Of the everyday items in your house, one of the most fertile breeding grounds for bacteria is a man’s wallet. If Mr. Moneybags is touching everything in his wallet regularly, as did the strangers who have also touched its contents, chances are good he’s picked up a few germs along the way. And that back pocket is a nice, warm place for micro-bugs to thrive.

4. Women’s Desks

It seems our desks are often up to 400 times more bacteria-laden than a toilet seat, and three to four times dirtier than a man’s desk. A research team at the University of Arizona offered several explanations: Women are more likely to keep snacks in their desk drawers, promoting mold and incubating bacteria like nobody’s business. Another factor is the use of makeup and lotions, which aids the transfer of microbes from surface to surface. And, more frequent contact between women and small children also contributes to the mix. Lysol®, anyone?

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You Are Getting Very Gullible … It doesn’t make a whole lot of sense to let every one of our readers in on this tip, but it’s too good not to share. And I’m almost positive you want to learn mind control as much as I do. (You do, don’t you?) Apparently, mastering the art of manipulating others is within our reach. Mind Control 101, by Dantalion Jones, is a how-to for those of us interested in “influencing” the thoughts and actions of others. And, really, who isn’t interested in that? The book proclaims the following: “As much as we try to elevate ourselves above being human animals, we are, in fact, animals. We are subject to the wants and desires of any being with a genome and vertebrae. To rise above that is admirable and a task we should take on as a worthy spiritual endeavor. But to deny that we are truly animals is to lie to ourselves. We must deal with people who may not be so enlightened or advanced as we are. They may desire what we have and be secretly filled with envy and contempt. The worst event is to have these suspicions fulfilled and then be pulled down into the politics of man.” Honestly, I have no idea what any of that means. I really don’t. I just want to make random strangers (and a few select figures in my life) do my bidding, even if — and perhaps, especially, when — they don’t want to. (Hey, you did pick up this magazine, didn’t you?) Check out this and other mind control literature at MindControlPublishing.com. Me, I’m busy trying to open a bag of Boston Baked Beans simply by staring at it.

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Looking “Fore” More Green Time Women Give Their Views Of Golf

omen who love to play golf, not surprisingly, consider the game a drain on their limited time. A Golf Datatech study of over 1,000 female golfers considered “serious” (playing a minimum 12 rounds per year), revealed that a majority of the women cited time, cost, and family constraints when asked what prevented them from playing golf more frequently. While most respondents to the study said they enjoy active lifestyles and boast an average household income of six figures, time and money still surfaced as significant issues. Beyond those factors that deter play, one in three of the respondents considered the average golf course to be “a very male-oriented place,” which also inhibits more frequent outings. In addition, Golf Datatech’s Women’s Golf Market Study details a wide range of attitudes of women about the game, the equipment, and the apparel they wear. “While over 50 percent of the U.S. population is female, less than 25 percent of total golfers are women,”

says Tom Stine, partner, Golf Datatech LLC. “Combine the cost, time, and family pressures with the women’s overall perception of the male orientation at the golf course, and it’s not surprising that they leave the game as often as they enter.” Among this group of women golf enthusiasts, researchers also found the following: • When asked what attracts them to the game, 91 percent said they like being outdoors, while 82 percent enjoy spending time with friends. Almost 80 percent are always trying to improve. • One in three respondents thinks it “costs too much” to play, while nearly half of all respondents said they would be likely to play more golf if it were less expensive. • Over 20 percent of respondents disliked the fact that a round of golf takes too long to play, and 31 percent work too much to play as often as they would like. • The average respondent estimates she spent slightly less than $700 in the past year on golf equipment, while 18 percent say they spent over $1,000. For information on the golf study, visit golfdatatech.com.

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o you like your happily-ever-afters with a twist? Then put on your glass slippers, and enjoy an evening of The Fairy Tale Chronicles, at Theatre Charlotte, June 5 through 7, and 11 through 13. Created by Donna Scott Productions, The Fairy Tale Chronicles is the culmination of two years of work, resulting in a collection of satirical, updated fairy tales reworked for the stage. The production is flush with local artists, such as playwrights Jennifer Hubbard, Marla Brown, Iesha Hoffman, Stan Peal, and Shannon Reichley. Music for the show was written by Gina Stewart, of Charlotte’s allgirl trio band, Volatile Baby. The cast includes area favorites Jonovan Adams, Leslie Giles, Darlene Parker Black, Tonya Bludsworth, Tanya McClellan, Mark Scarboro, Tom Scott,

and Catherine Smith. Executive director is Ron Law; Sheila Snow Proctor will direct the production. From June 6 through 13, The Fairy Tale Chronicles will also be headlining the Once Upon a Festival, an arts extravaganza created to celebrate and showcase artists who live and work in our community. The Festival includes an evening of music by Doubting Thomas, a jazz night with Marc Hoffman and special guests Ron Brendle and Brian Sullivan, and an evening of the spoken word by

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he Gallery at Carillon announces Fiber Constructions, a group exhibition featuring works by Jan Campos, Martha Opdahl, and the late John Skau. Campos is a self-taught fiber artist whose cotton quilts comprise large forms overlaid with hand stitching. Skau was a contemporary basketmaker who created seamless, monumental forms intricately woven from natural and painted wooden strips. Opdahl,

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who was exposed to a variety of needlework techniques during her childhood in Peru, creates large-scale, tufted-wool wall hangings. The exhibition, sponsored by Hines Charlotte Carillon LP, runs through July 10, at 227 W. Trade St.

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Summer Brings Sensational Sounds Pops Returns To Symphony Park

Summer Pops 2009 Schedule June 7: The Charlotte Symphony Goes Country Kick off summer with music from the American frontier, including John Williams’ The Cowboys, Aaron Copland’s Hoedown from Rodeo, and selections from Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Oklahoma! June 14: Magical Night Music Explore the mystery and magic in music from Broadway and Hollywood, with themes from Harry Potter, Phantom of the Opera, and Pirates

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hat beloved summertime Charlotte tradition, the Summer Pops, returns for the 2009 season to Symphony Park, SouthPark. Starting June 7, the Charlotte Symphony performs five free concerts, led by Albert-George Schram. Each concert has a prelude at 7 p.m., and the orchestra begins at 8:15 p.m. The season wraps with its annual Independence Day celebration.

of the Caribbean, plus orchestral favorites such as Mussorgsky’s Night on Bald Mountain, and The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, by Dukas. June 21: Dance Night At Symphony Park Enjoy such toe-tapping classics as Offenbach’s Can-Can, Brahms’ Hungarian Dances, and Borodin’s Polovtsian Dances, partnered with swinging modern selections like Duke Ellington Fantasy, and San Luis Samba. June 28: That’s Amoré! Take a Roman holiday with a night of Italian-themed music, including Verdi’s over-

ture to La Forza del Destino, Rossini’s overture to Le Gazza Ladra, and Tchaikovsky’s Capriccio Italien. July 3: Celebrate America Includes America the Beautiful, Armed Forces Salute, Tchaikovsky’s 1812 Overture, and Sousa’s Liberty Bell March. >

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he seventh annual Maya Angelou Women Who Lead Luncheon will be held Sat., June 20, at The Westin Charlotte, 601 S. College St. Each year, the United Negro College Fund honors women who are making a difference in the community. Join Dr. Maya Angelou, dignitaries, and friends of UNCF for a silent auction and elegant luncheon to benefit UNCF and local college scholarships. Dr. Angelou, herself, presents the awards, recognizing women who are leaders in their respective fields. And don’t miss the HAT-i-tude! Competition, which starts at 10 a.m. The luncheon begins at 12 p.m.

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The Phantom Returns The Chandelier Is Ready For Him The longest-running show in Broadway history, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s award-winning musical, The Phantom of the Opera, returns to Charlotte’s Belk Theater, June 10 through July 5, after an eight-year hiatus. The production, directed by Harold Prince, traces the love story of a beautiful opera singer and a young composer shamed by his physical appearance into a shadowy existence beneath the Paris Opera House. (But you didn’t need us to tell you that.)

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Noël C. Humphreys was appointed the 10th partner with Coleman Lew & Associates Inc., a national executive search firm. The nonprofit Charlotte Trolley Inc. has hired Andrea Feay as executive director. The Davidson Center for Learning has named Megan Pillow Davis center director for its flagship Davidson location. Susanne Griffing has joined Indiblu Creative as social media strategist. Griffing will track the latest trends in social media, such as the use of Facebook and Twitter, to enhance clients’ marketing strategies.

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inding the time to inspire, coach, and develop employees is becoming increasingly difficult for managers and employers these days. But, according to senior strategist and “chief inspirational officer” Terry Barber, being proactive in your approach to positive feedback and personnel development will go a long way toward strengthening your organization — whether your employee base is eight or 80. Barber says in his book, 7 Steps For Inspiring Your Employees, that raising the inspiration factor by developing people yields incredible value for stakeholders, customers, and employees alike. Become An Authentic Leader Share with the people in your organization the areas in which you are weak. Express just how much you need each employee, and invite your staff to partner with you to work through challenges together. Connect With The Dreams Of Others Use times of adversity to uncover the latent dreams and am-

bitions of your key players. Tell your team you are more committed than ever to helping them get where they want to go. See Abilities In Your Associates Notice, name, and nurture the talent in those around you. Look for ways to bring out the individual’s talent by providing opportunities and training to support that particular attribute. Speak And Live With Credibility Lead with moral authority. Inspire With Great Stories Tell stories that have a lesson. Pull your team together today and use great stories to inspire. Help People Live With Purpose Remind your group members that what happens at work is only a portion of their lives. Help teammates write down vision statements, first for their lives, and then for their jobs. Create A Culture Of Inspiration Become a teacher committed to excellence and character development, instead of just chasing numbers and making decisions by looking only at the bottom line. TCW

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United Family Services president Mark Pierman hopes to transform domestic violence from a “women’s issue” into a community concern.

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romoting understanding between men and women is one of Mark Pierman’s aims. As CEO and president of United Family Services, he heads the only shelter for battered women in Mecklenburg County — a shelter that includes a 24/7 domestic violence hot line to help families in crisis.

Pierman works hard to change the perception of domestic violence, traditionally viewed as a “woman’s problem,” by increasing awareness and encouraging open communication. “We’re bringing it out to be what it is,” he says. “It’s a community issue.” One of the goals of UFS is to work toward a day when intimate partner violence is eradicated and everyone can live in a harmonious home. With Pierman at its helm, UFS inspires individuals, families, and communities to find solutions that create a better future.

A Call To Social Service

Pierman developed a passion for a career in social services when he was a student at a Jesuit high school in Cleveland. “I’ve always held fast to the Jesuit philosophy and value of service,” says the 55-year-old Charlotte resident. He studied sociology at Boston College, and he earned a Master of Social Work degree from Portland State University in Oregon. Before joining UFS in 2000, he served as executive director of the Family Service Association in Dayton, Ohio. Displayed along the shelves in Pierman’s UFS office is an assortment of snow globes that trace some of his history and travels. He also has a collection of Cleveland Indians baseball

cards from the ’50s through the ’70s. When he has time to relax, he enjoys hanging out with his wife and two children, playing golf, and working in his garden. Pierman feels that growing up in Cleveland gave him an interesting view of life, to his advantage. “In this business,” he says, “a dry sense of humor is needed — or else you’ll drive yourself crazy. We need to laugh, and our agency does that well. It’s a way to blow off steam.”

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According to Pierman, one in four women is apt to be confronted by abuse in an intimate relationship. “You’re twice as likely to experience domestic violence as you are to get breast cancer,” he says, adding that while women may talk about surviving breast cancer, most don’t wear the badge of “victim of domestic violence.” “Domestic violence doesn’t know economic or class levels,” Pierman continues. “We have served people who are successful businesswomen. Some own their own businesses or hold high-ranking executive positions. There’s no demographic.” He says an abuser is able to isolate a woman from finances, friends, and family, and leave her with little or no resources to cope with a dire situation. > J U NE

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Partner In Caring sharon thacker, of UFS Sharon Thacker, COO of United Family Services, is the powerhouse who stands beside Mark Pierman. She plays an instrumental role in guiding the agency’s approximately 100 employees while managing an annual budget of $6 million. Thacker feels passionately that a community is as strong as its human services agencies, and says she is proud to work with one that has such longevity, noting that UFS’s track record is indicative of the tireless leadership sustained over its 100-year history. One of her current missions is to train future nonprofit leaders to fill a looming shortage of human services agency managers projected to occur when the baby boomer generation retires. She collaborated with UFS to create The Leadership Academy, an eight-month training program for employees interested in expanding management skills. “I’m satisfied if I’m able to train leaders who have a mission heart and a bottom-line mentality,” she says, adding that the ability to both focus on the needs of the community and understand the financial essentials is crucial in nonprofit leaders. Thacker also teaches graduate courses for the Nonprofit Certification Program at the University of North Carolina. She worked at a private detective agency before finding her way into human services and serving the Charlotte community at UFS, where she has worked for 21 years.

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Mark Pierman and sharon thacker work together to strengthen united family services.

Statistics show that men perpetrate 95 percent of abuse in relationships, as domestic violence typically finds its root in the male partner’s need to dominate. Part of Pierman’s role includes educating area men through the Men for Change program. “We need to educate our sons in how to treat women with respect and how to have a relationship without needing control over a woman,” he explains. To help disrupt the cycle of abuse, which often repeats through family patterns, UFS also offers support and counseling, particularly to children. “We know that kids who are subjected to domestic violence in their homes have a greater chance of growing into that type of situation when they’re older — either as a victim or an abuser,” Pierman says. “If you grew up with your father beating your mother or brothers and sisters, that’s how you learn how to parent. We focus on breaking the cycle so a young man doesn’t become an abuser, and so a young woman doesn’t develop the

same type of relationship as an adult.”

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The 33-bed shelter at UFS falls short of meeting the growing needs of the community. In 2008, the shelter provided services and beds to 600 women and children in crisis situations, and placed an additional 1,800 in hotel rooms to weather the stormy periods. The critical lack of additional space has induced Pierman and UFS to initiate the “silent phase” of a capital campaign and planning for a facility to house 80 people. Pierman considers expanding the agency’s funding base a top priority. In addition to offering shelter for families in imminent danger, UFS runs a rape crisis hot line for Charlotte, Cabarrus County, Union County, and the Mooresville and Lake Norman areas. Sexual assault is a huge problem, Pierman says. It’s an important issue that men need to address, and at UFS, counselors look at how to teach men to treat women with esteem,

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and not as objects. The agency provides victim advocacy counseling and education, as well. While he concedes that being male may make it more challenging for him to appreciate the problems that women in crisis face, Pierman believes that being able to understand the part men play is an advantage. About 80 percent of employees in human service organizations are women, and Pierman says that he continually learns and finds inspiration from both the staff and the people who use the agency’s services. The respect is mutual. And Pierman’s colleague, UFS COO Sharon Thacker, feels that having him represent the agency gives it more clout and enhanced efficacy in speaking to men in the community about issues that impact us all. TCW

ToLearnMore The Shelter for Battered Women hot line is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 704/332-2513. The UFS Victim Assistance/Misdemeanor Unit Services is open Mon. through Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and may be reached at 704/336-4126.

A History Of Helping United Family Services Is Well-Rooted In Charlotte United Family Services celebrates its 100th anniversary this year. The charitable organization began in 1909, when a group of business and religious leaders each pledged $25 a year to help the poor. Today, UFS serves over 60,000 individuals annually. The agency reports many success stories of women who manage to get their lives back on track, thanks to UFS’s assistance in finding a job, settling into a new home, or coping with overdue mortgage payments. The organization’s CEO and president, Mark Pierman, says the most gratifying part of his job is “knowing that we’re making an impact on people’s lives.” As part of its housing counseling agenda, UFS offers a program to avert impending mortgage foreclosures for families who fall behind in payments, often due to layoffs or medical emergencies, and assists them in negotiating with their lenders to work out tenable plans. Last year, demand for this service shot up significantly, and 900 homes were saved from foreclosure. Pierman notes that since financial stress and family instability remain intimately intertwined, UFS is seeing — and assisting — an increasing number of families affected by financial stress. Proud to be part of the Charlotte community, Pierman says the city’s long history of responding to the needs of the most vulnerable families in times of crisis aligns well with the mission of UFS. That mission? To inspire individuals, families, and communities to find solutions that create a better future.

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eith Burnam believes in changing the world, one child at a time. First as a teacher in the Teach For America program, and now as founder and principal of Charlotte’s first KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) charter school, Burnam has committed himself to raising the bar for disadvantaged youth.

In KIPP school communities, it’s not only the “what” of the distinctive teaching principles that catches people’s interest; it’s also the “how.” “At this KIPP school,” Burnam says, “we do a lot of intentional messaging. Society sends so many distorted messages that might not be in kids’ best interest. For example, how people view school, or how they view homework. Why shouldn’t students be happy at school and glad when they have homework? It’s an opportunity to learn. “In our building, the most exciting place is class, because that’s where our kids get smarter,” Burnam continues. “And when we say to them, ‘You have homework,’ they say, ‘YES!’ We want them to be agents of change, and they need to understand they will have to be that change in their individual communities.” KIPP is a national network of free, openenrollment, college-preparatory public schools that work to prepare students in underserved communities for success in college — and in life. KIPP builds a partnership among parents, students, and teachers that puts learning first. By providing a strong culture of achievement and more time for in-school learning, KIPP gives students who typically might not get into college a real opportunity to make it to — and through — that higher-level education.

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Burnam says service was taught as an example in his family, and he gives his parents

much of the credit for his success with KIPP. “We weren’t rich; we weren’t poor,” he explains. “We were that working middle class. You didn’t go on vacations and you didn’t buy new clothes, but the lights were always on.” With the assistance of Burnam’s parents, especially his mother, his younger sister, then a third-grader, started a nonprofit to feed the homeless. Burnam says that although his mother wasn’t an educator in the sense of a teacher, she was “an educator in the sense of character — a teaching parent.” As a high school student at Seton Hall Prep in West Orange, N.J., Burnam was recruited and awarded a football scholarship by Atlanta’s Morehouse College, where he organized the football team to volunteer for Habitat for Humanity. He majored in psychology, and intended to go into public health. It was while researching his major at the Morehouse School of Medicine that Burnam discovered disparities in healthcare. Of particular interest to him was why minority populations appeared to experience more illnesses and deaths. His research showed it boiled down to a lack of trust between the minorities and the caregivers. A dream — that he might one day open healthcare clinics where trust would not be an issue — began to take shape. It wasn’t long, however, before Burnam traded health clinics for classrooms as the venue in which he would make his mark. His eyes were opened to the power of education when a > J U NE

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representative from Teach For America visited the Morehouse campus. TFA is a national teacher corps of recent college graduates who commit two years to teaching in under-resourced urban and rural public schools across the nation. Meeting someone from TFA introduced Burnam to a unique way to effect change. “I just saw possibility,” he says. “I thought I was going to open up health clinics all over the country, but then when he was talking about his kids, it hit me — if you are really going to change the community, if you are really going to change the world, you have to change the children.”

The American Dream

Of the 30,000 individuals who applied for 1,700 spots in the TFA program, Burnam made the cut and was placed at a school in Durham. He loved the experience so much that he considered opening schools based on the Teach For America 36

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concept, only to learn that two other Teach For America alumni had beaten him to the punch. These pioneers had created the Knowledge Is Power Program in Houston. Burnam was happy to learn that there was a KIPP school in North Carolina in Gaston, a very small town about 45 miles northeast of Rocky Mount. Before long, he was a staff member at Gaston College Preparatory, where he taught for two years. He describes his experience there as “transformative.” At the end of that two-year period, Burnam was selected as a KIPP Fisher Fellow. Fisher Fellowships are awarded to teachers who have at least four years of teaching experience, and who have shown a commitment to the development of every child. They must also exhibit the capacity to define a vision, build teams, and achieve demonstrable results. After completing the yearlong program, a Fisher Fellow can establish a new KIPP school. And so, Burnam came to The Queen

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City to open KIPP: Charlotte in August 2007. Burnam’s longtime friend and colleague, Aaron Pomis, says, “Even as we were both first-year teachers, Keith would talk about starting his school. It was never merely a possibility; it was always a certainty.” Pomis, himself, went on to become the founding director of Teach For America – Charlotte, as well as the founding science teacher at KIPP: Charlotte, where he is still a member of the faculty.

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Principal Connection KIPP:Charlotte’s tiffany flowers KIPP: Charlotte co-founder Tiffany Flowers chose teaching as a career when she realized just how much empowerment education can provide to children who might otherwise feel powerless. “Academics is something a child can control in his life, regardless of everything else that is going on,” she says.

all KIPP schools, it sets out to define guiding principles for the student body and staff. For KIPP: Charlotte, those principles include service, excellence, integrity, passion, courage, and leadership. Of these values, Burnam hopes service is what seeps into the consciousness of the students. “We define service as love — a conscious choice and a commitment by one person to spiritually develop another person, as well as himself or herself,” he says. “That transcending love is what this school is built on. We want our kids to go out into the world and be the change they want to see.” On the back wall of every classroom at KIPP is the phrase: Ubuntu — I am who I am because of what we all are. “It comes from the word agape,” Burnam explains. “We researched its African roots and came up with a

says, it was hard to get the word out about the school, but these days, there is a waiting list for enrollment. The impressive academic growth is almost double the average growth across North Carolina. The following KIPP: Charlotte statistics are from the 2007-2008 school year: • Students entered fifth grade in the 25th percentile in reading and advanced to the 55th percentile on the Stanford 10 achievement test. • Students entered fifth grade in the 35th percentile in math and advanced to the 66th percentile on the Stanford test. • Students entered the fifth grade in the 30th percentile in science and advanced to the 60th percentile on the Stanford test. • Students averaged a nine-point gain on Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools’ standardized End-of-Grade test.

The oldest of five children, Flowers, whose mother was a teacher in Atlanta, says responsibility comes naturally to her. She initially planned to go into counseling and become an advocate for children. “Kids don’t always have a voice,” she says. “Adults make decisions without understanding the effects those decisions have on their children.” KIPP: Charlotte’s founder and principal, Keith Burnam, recruited Flowers into the KIPP family when they were both teachers at Gaston College Preparatory. “She was already a rock star,” Burnam laughs, referring to the fact that Flowers had been named Teacher of the Year at GCP. Flowers taught at the KIPP 3D Academy in Houston for two years before joining Burnam to open KIPP: Charlotte. During her first year, she was accepted into the KIPP Principal Track Program, and she is currently working toward a master’s degree in education and administration, while continuing in her position as founding history teacher at KIPP: Charlotte. Education, Flowers has found, is the ideal way to help children find their voice and to allow them to make decisions that will help them — and the community — move toward a brighter future. “Here,” she says, “we teach that when you choose to excel in school, you get to make more choices throughout your life.”

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translation of ‘Ubuntu.’ It’s about mutualism and understanding — the love that you need to have with your brother and your sister, and how we are all connected. That’s how we make all our decisions at this school.” These messages, along with the constant reminder that you can be anything you want to be, as long as you are willing to put in the hard work, are repeatedly reinforced to the students, who must choose to invest themselves in their education. Students attend school each day from 7 a.m. until 5 p.m., with some even staying until 6:30, because they understand that school is the place where there is an opportunity to achieve great things. Enrollment at KIPP: Charlotte is firstcome, first-served. In the beginning, Burnam

Burnam’s belief in the KIPP mission is unwavering. “What’s the purpose of school?” he asks. “It’s to get you to college. No expectations accepted less than that. The commitment that each kid signs is to do everything he or she can to get to college. With college you have options to do whatever you want to with your life. You earn a degree; you start a career. And when you have a career, you can follow your passions and be happy. That is freedom, and that’s the American dream.” TCW

ToLearnMore KIPP: Charlotte is located at 931 Wilann Drive. For information on enrollment, call 704/537-2044, or e-mail info@kippcharlotte.org. To see the school’s wish list, visit its Web site at kippcharlotte.org.

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or former Carolina Panthers safety Mike Minter, life off the football field is every bit as fulfilling as life on — and the former all-pro meets his diverse challenges and responsibilities with the same level of hardened determination. Minter spent his entire 10-year NFL career with the Panthers. His brand of devotion can now be seen in the support he gives the various

philanthropic organizations he speaks for, the energy he puts into his business ventures, and the joy he experiences from life as a busy husband and father of four. He has taken on a leading role in starting a football program at UNC Charlotte; he is a motivational speaker, an author, and the spokesperson for the National Kidney Foundation of North Carolina. He has even ventured into acting, starring in Sins of Ashe County, filmed recently in Ferguson. And, at

press time, he was considering a run for a Congressional seat in the 8th District!

TCW recently sat down with Minter to find out what’s on the mind of this “Renaissance man” these days. TCW: Your philanthropy is rooted in your desire to teach others that hard work is what gets results. How do you think that message resonates with those in need today? MM: My message is that work and patience go hand in hand. My heart goes to organizations that are helping people grow — giving them the skills, and sometimes the resources, to make a difference in their own lives. I believe in helping people grow, not just giving handouts. TCW: What led you to become involved with the National Kidney Foundation of North Carolina? MM: I lost my mother two years ago to kidney failure. My work with the Kidney Foundation is really in honor of her. She was the person I looked up to as a child. She is the one who taught me that we all have an opportunity to offer our gifts to the world, and that, in itself, was her gift to me. I try really hard to be that kind of giving spirit. I believe people can relate to that, and they know I understand. TCW: You work with youth, through the Ruckus House Foundation, and you work with business executives, through your own motivational speaking. Which group do you think you can relate to more; which is easier to reach? MM: I think everyone can relate to a message of hard work, patience, and determination. The kids I work with and coach know that I bring 100 percent of myself to whatever it is that I do, and I encourage and expect them to do the same. That’s the same thing I put out there for the business people I speak to: Work hard, and it will pay off. TCW: What were you surprised to learn about your parents that you didn’t know as a child? MM: How smart they were! 40

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TCW: How does your faith inform the decisions you make on a dayto-day basis? MM: Faith is the foundation for all of my decisions all day, every day. There is not one thing on my agenda that does not involve an element of thanks and praise. TCW: What lessons have you taken from the football field into your endeavors now? MM: Be prepared in everything you do. Being good at your job is only half the battle. You’ve got to ready yourself, whether that means doing behindthe-scenes work to get ready for a professional goal, or training to reach a personal goal. Hard work and preparation will get you there. TCW: What does your best day look like? MM: Spending time with my family. My family is what keeps me grounded in this world. I know that no matter what this life throws at me — the good and the bad — they will be beside me. TCW: Who is your role model? MM: My mother was my role model when I was young. My role models now are Mr. Richardson (as in, Jerry, founder and owner of the Carolina Panthers) and my pastor, Dr. Bradley Price. TCW: What super power would you like to have? MM: I wish I could fly! TCW: What is your guilty pleasure? MM: Watching Desperate Housewives. TCW: What would we be surprised to find on your iPod? MM: Michael Jackson’s Thriller album. TCW: What did you want to be when you grew up? MM: An NFL athlete — always, that is what I wanted. TCW

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Man It’s A Matter Of Style

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Thomas Jefferson once wisely remarked, “In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock.” For men in Charlotte who are looking for fashion cues, that current is moving, albeit generally at a slower pace than in other parts of the country — which fits our Southern city just fine. But still, especially in today’s business climate, a man’s gotta dress.

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Bruce Julian Clothier is a store known for its offering of traditional business attire with a bit of a stylish, and sometimes unexpected, twist.

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“In previous generations, particularly in the South, men would bring their sons into a store and educate them on how to dress. Today there is an entire generation of young men with fathers who have never set foot in a men’s specialty shop."

— Glen Taylor, Taylor Richards & Conger

o, just what are men shopping for, and better yet, where do they get their duds? Three of Charlotte’s top men’s clothiers will tell you buyers are looking for quality over quantity; substance over flash. The experts also share the obvious and unanimous assessment (and one to which most women can attest): Men do not like to shop.

No Slaves To Fashion

“We make it easy for our customers,” says Paul Simon. Having been in the business for

more than three decades, the proprietor and namesake of Paul Simon Co. knows a thing or two about men’s shopping habits. He understands that time is money, and therefore sticks to a simple pricing structure. Clients at both of his Charlotte locations often take advantage of Simon’s “suit package,” which includes two suits and four shirts for one set price. “Our clients know the prices before they come,” he explains, “so they can get in and out without any surprises.” Beyond not wanting to waste time, Simon has noticed, men in Charlotte generally are not particularly keen on having the latest > J U NE

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Accessorizing is a great way to update a business wardrobe from one season to the next. Here (clockwise from upper left) are items to inject color and class into your look: shirts from Bruce Julian Clothier; wing tips from Paul Simon Co.; a shave kit from Taylor Richards & Conger; ties from Paul Simon Co.; and cuff links from Bruce Julian Clothier.

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and greatest. “Men here don’t want to draw attention to themselves,” he says, adding that more traditional values call for a more traditional dress code. And while women’s fashions change from season to season, the clothing veteran points out how untrue that is for men. “There’s not much new,” he says. “Things come back again with only slight variations.” Simon notes that although sportswear often appeals to a younger generation, current trends indicate it isn’t a top priority right now. What remains a constant here, he says, is business attire, and today’s men are investing in “good” clothes. Still, in Charlotte, as in many other Southern locales, cotton remains king, and the seersucker jacket (or suit) is perpetually popular, especially in the summer months. Simon is grateful that so much of his business consists of repeat customers. He is able to learn their tastes, making their shopping experiences that much easier. Stressing the importance of buying clothing that fits correctly, Simon reveals that a good 50 percent of his business is custom work, while the other half consists of purchases that usually require minor alterations. A good fit is, apparently, something that men understand and are willing to pursue.

The Risk-Averse Man

Taylor Richards & Conger co-owner/buyer/merchandiser Glen Taylor concurs that men find shopping a challenge. He blames some of the problem, not on a lack of fashion sense, but on a lack of fashion education. A bit of a clothing historian who knows Southern culture equally well, Taylor uses his knowledge to understand his clients, as well as the men’s clothing busi-

ness in general. “In previous generations, particularly in the South, men would bring their sons into a store and educate them on how to dress,” he says. “Today there is an entire generation of young men with fathers who have never set foot in a men’s specialty shop.” Back when Taylor was first getting started, he took risks by bringing in then-lesser-known designers, such as Armani and Hugo Boss. Today, Taylor continues to keep his finger on the fashion pulse, but brings in quality designers from Italy, with fabrics and styles that appeal to his business clientele, along with smatterings of edgy, trendier lines for the younger generation. It’s a balance he is careful to maintain, though he laments that men in Charlotte aren’t more interested in fashion. “Our business should be six times as big as it is,” Taylor says, referring to the influx of newcomers to Charlotte, many of whom arrive from bigger, more fashion-forward cities like New York, Chicago, and London. “Most New York transplants still shop there, ” he adds. Ironically, Taylor does most of his buying in New York, meeting up with old friends and new clients alike. He also travels the world looking for quality craftsmanship, such as that found in the hand-manufacturing companies of Naples, Italy. “Unfortunately,” he says, “those firms will be gone in another generation.” Still, Taylor Richards & Conger does its best to introduce the Charlotte crowd to innovative designers like John Varvatos, and quality labels like Boglioli. Taylor likes to “push the envelope, but in a classical way.” However, the breadand-butter staple for this store is the traditional suit, and Taylor, >

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A complete wardrobe includes both business wear and sportswear. Here (clockwise from upper left) are looks that fit the bill on both counts: a suit from Paul Simon Co.; sports coat and shirt from Taylor Richards & Conger; jeans from Taylor Richards & Conger; and shoes, socks, and a belt from Paul Simon Co.

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“We make it easy for our customers. Our clients know the prices before they come, so they can get in and out without any surprises.”

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like many other proprietors, does a brisk trade with the business community in Charlotte. He agrees that custom-tailored clothing is still the best value for the money.

In The Zone

Like his competitors, Bruce Julian sells quite a few business suits. But his approach to menswear retailing is somewhat different — a little less “buttonedup,” so to speak. A trip to Bruce Julian Clothier might take longer than expected and the proprietor wouldn’t have it any other way! What might otherwise be considered distractions at many top stores are simply all part of the fun for this gracious host, who ensures that his clients grab a signature Bloody Mary, play a couple of rounds of mini putt, and watch a game on his in-store TVs. “Everything I love in life is here in this store,” says the affable business owner and bon vivant, whose loyal clientele know they’re here for a good time when they drop in at the family business spin-off he’s owned since 1977. Along with regular Monday-through-Friday work hours, the staff at Julian’s Arboretum store will travel to private homes and boardrooms to accommodate busy schedules. Though much of what Julian sells are well-made custom business suits, he doesn’t sell your

basic, white button-down shirt. And he likes to keep things fresh, also catering to the more adventurous souls, with interesting colors, styles, and textures displayed on his shelves. It’s a dichotomy he handles with ease. “Mine is not the most conservative store out there,” he says. “There are lots of others out there that do that, and do it well. I can’t buy for everyone.” Then he adds, with a laugh, “ ‘Mr. Brooks Brothers’ might throw up when he sees some of my stuff!” It takes a confident man to utter that statement in this town — and confidence is an attribute that Julian declares is lacking when it comes to men outfitting themselves in style. What gives men a sense of confidence is a reliable, comfortable dress code they can follow. Julian says businessmen, and bankers in particular, like those parameters. “They aren’t looking to try out new styles,” he explains. “They want to remain in their comfort zone.” And so, while the current of fashion trends moves quickly in places like The Big Apple and The Windy City, the flow of styles for men continues to meander quietly through the boardrooms and office towers of The Queen City. But regardless of the pace, there are plenty of top-notch looks available for Charlotte-area men to try if the mood should strike! TCW

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ire up the grill, because summer is finally here! Today, there’s an ever-expanding offering of grills to cook on, and each has its genesis in, well, fire. Since the Stone

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Weber’s line of grills spans the range of options, from smoking to cooking with gas or charcoal. Pictured here (from top left to bottom right): the Smoky Mountain Smoker Cooker, the Genesis E-310, the Summit S-620, and the Charcoal Kettle.

An accomplished chef, teacher, and author of numerous best-selling cookbooks, including Weber’s Real Grilling™, Purviance maintains that grilling came into its own in America with the signing of the GI Bill, which allowed for low-interest, zero-down-payment home loans for servicemen and women. “A whole lot of people suddenly had backyards, and they figured out ways to have fun in those backyards,” Purviance says. “Grilling was a fairly inexpensive way to gather friends and family.”

This kitschy grill is Weber’s 1973 model of the classic kettle, called “The Yachtsman.”

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Those GI Bill-fueled grills — basic, lidless affairs that allowed for the cooking of burgers and hot dogs and not much else — were primitive by today’s standards. With the advent of food TV stations in the 1990s, however, grilling surged, and backyard chefs sought to replace ordinary family fare with restaurant-quality food. “People became more confident and more adventurous, moving way beyond meat,” Purviance says. “Now it’s common for people to grill an entire meal, from appetizers to dessert.”

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Grill manufacturers have become adventurous as well. Robert Blackwell, a Charlotte grilling aficionado, cooks for his family several times a week on his gas and charcoal grills, preferring the latter for its superior ability to control temperature and flavor. He frequently adds flavor to meats by soaking wood chips >

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an ancient clay cooker known as a kamado and serves as a smoker, grill, and oven, all in one. Electric grills are popular with city dwellers who have small balconies or live in closeproximity environments where grills are outlawed. And within the world of charcoal grills, smokers are a growing trend. Designed to maintain low heat for up to 20 hours, charcoal smokers utilize an indirect method of grilling in order to cook foods long and slow for a flavorful backyard feast. To stay current on the latest grills and grilling techniques, Blackwell reads grilling magazines and tunes in to The Food Network. His advice for others who want to enter the world of grilling? “Research grills by reading reviews online and in magazines — not just by taking a sales clerk’s word for it.”

Billotto advises loading the grill from back to front as a safety precaution, and recommends purchasing grill grids, which keep smaller foods such as shrimp or grape tomatoes from falling into the coals. She also suggests sprinkling meat with a coarse-grain salt ahead of time, noting that it won’t pull out the flavor like fine salt crystals do. The Big Green Egg is a cult favorite among grilling fans.

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Cooking instructor Heidi Billotto, also one of Charlotte’s food writers and restaurant critics, offers invaluable tips for the grilling amateur, beginning with how to achieve ideal browning and attractive grill marks. “Wet food will not brown,” she cautions. “So if you’ve sliced an onion or washed or marinated the chicken, you must pat it dry.”

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4 skinless Chilean sea bass fillets, each about 6 ounces and 1 inch thick Lemon wedges, optional In a small bowl, whisk the paste ingredients. Spread the paste evenly on both sides of the fish fillets. Grill over direct high heat (450° to 550°F), with the lid closed as much as possible, until the flesh is opaque throughout and starting to flake, 5 to 7 minutes, turning once. Serve warm and garnish with lemon wedges, if desired. Makes 4 servings. Source: Weber’s Big Book of Grilling™ by Jamie Purviance and Sandra S. McRae.

Tongs and spatulas — not forks — are the preferred tools for grilling beef, and you should avoid puncturing or turning it too much. “If you poke it, the juices will come out and that will make it a less tender piece of meat, no matter what kind of cut it is,” Billotto explains. “Put it down, let it cook, flip it over once. Don’t keep flipping it back and forth.” Purviance agrees. “One of the things that separate the professionals from the amateur backyard cooks is how they brown food,” he says. “Most backyard cooks will put food on the fire and almost immediately start fid-

dling with it, while most professionals will let it brown darker and longer.” The appeal of grilling remains firmly rooted in the fabric of America and in its backyards. Neighborhood griller Blackwell finds that much of the allure is actually in the prep work. “There are so many different ways to enhance grilled meat,” he says. “You can add rubs, which are a blend of seasonings and spices, and that, in combination with different woods, can really affect the flavor.” Time to eat! TCW For more hot grilling recipes, visit us at todayscharlottewoman.com.

ToLearnMore For answers to grilling questions, or to sign up for upcoming grilling classes at Reid’s Fine Foods, e-mail Heidi Billotto at heidi@heidibillottocooks.com. For a closer look at some of today’s grills, check out Big Green Egg’s Web site at biggreenegg.com, or Weber’s Web site at weber.com/us.

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M a l e P. O . V. The World According To Him By Jack Di lla r d

“My assessments are seasoned with lessons learned from my various turns as a camp counselor, coach, umpire, Tweetsie Indian, and advertising professional.“

n the spirit of making this world a better place for us all and, more particularly, for me as a man, I offer for your consideration the following observations, honed over a lifetime of reflection and studied assessment. My assessments are seasoned with lessons learned from my various turns as a camp counselor, coach, umpire, Tweetsie Indian, and advertising professional. They also draw heavily upon my years of experience in the retail field. A retail store is, after all, where life as we know it first took form. If I step on anyone’s toes, please don’t take it personally (I own a machete). If you must, send feedback by way of TCW (info@todayscharlottewoman.com). If I like what you have to say, I may or may not add it to the list. (See observation No. 33.)

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2 The best time to buy Christmas tree lights

is in October or November, when selection is best — not the week before Christmas.

3 Standing in line at the DMV office is not

the ideal place to discuss your yeast infection with your friend on your cell phone.

4 Watching The Jerry Springer Show will

not get you into Harvard.

5 Your 2-year-old is not as cute as you

might think.

6 If you wear pajama bottoms in public as

a fashion statement, the joke is on you.

7 Bad manners start at home. Too bad

they don’t stay there.

8 Taking up two parking spaces will not

guarantee that your Mercedes or Beemer won’t get scratched or dented. Trust me.

9 A grown man who wears a baseball cap

sideways is a simpleton who most likely has relationship issues.

10 If you didn’t keep your receipt, get out

of the way of the rest of us in the return line who did.

11 Male cashiers have the shortest lines for

a reason.

12 If your face sets off the metal detector at

the airport, you might want to cut back on the piercings, but we do appreciate your efforts to amuse us.

13 If you haven’t worn or used something in a

year or more, throw it out, give it away, or donate it to charity. (See observation No. 22.)

18 If you know the hometowns of all the

20 If you give a teenager a choice, he or she

will take the one that puts off work (e.g., You can mow the yard now or later).

21 The most boring people on earth are

those who are most easily bored.

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24 Time to oneself is under-appreciated,

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25 Time spent on social networking sites

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companion will not remember your birthday without repeated reminders. Drop frequent hints and buy yourself a few gifts as a fallback. (See observation No. 1.)

28 There’s a time and a place for every-

thing, except perhaps taking off your shoes on an airplane.

29 Some people should never have children

… nor should their parents.

30 The difference between happiness and

contentment is about 20 years.

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17 Giving every child on a team a trophy at

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15 It’s a funeral. Turn off the cell phone.

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14 No one paid $10 a ticket to hear your

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touch has a handy clock to give you an idea of how much trouble you’re in for getting hung up on updating your music library for the third time this week. But if you feel like a wristwatch is a thing of the past, all you need to do is nudge the sleeve of any well-dressed man to see you are quite mistaken. Now is most certainly the time to consider this stylish accessory again!

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Grooming Goodies We Share G e e , Y o u r ( M a n ’ s ) H a i r Sm e l l s T e r r i f i c ! By Michelle Young Hubacher • PHOTO BY AUGUSTO PHOTOGRAPHY

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o doubt you’ve been sneaking your man’s shaving cream for years. Maybe, in a last-minute dash to get out of the bathroom in the morning, you’ve grabbed his deodorant for a quick swipe, as well. Mooching his grooming products may even be routine for you. But it’s possible — quite likely, in fact — that your guy has been going in to the office with hair that smells faintly of coconut milk, and skin that has the perfect pH balance … courtesy of your beauty concoctions! Seven out of 10 men admit they use women’s beauty products as part of their daily routines, according to a survey by groominglounge.com. OK, so perhaps they’re not lounging around with cucumbers on their eyes and cotton balls shoved between their toes. But apparently, what’s good for the goose really is good for the gander! TCW

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f you’re looking for the best seat in the house, chances are it’s already occupied. And probably for good reason: Nothing beats a comfortable chair when you are ready for a soft place to land after a hard day’s work. From Martin Crane’s well-worn yellow-green recliner with duct-tape patches, to

Archie Bunker’s rickety high-back wing chair (which, along with Edith’s chair, is one of the millions of objects at the Smithsonian Institution!), we tend to think Dad is most apt to choose a comfy throne from which to survey his domain. But he’s not the only one in search of a little royal repose. Gone are the days of “matching” new pieces of furniture with an existing set. Today, it’s likely you could move an upholstered piece from the bedroom to the den to the living room — where it would look equally well suited. When shopping for upholstered chairs, pay attention to details. Cushions should fit snugly into the chair frame; seams should be tight and straight; buttons or tucks should be secure. Metal or sharp edges should not be visible anywhere on the furniture.

And, most important, the chair should be comfortable! The height of the chair back and the depth of the seat should be just right. Sit in the chair awhile before you buy it. Just don’t expect someone to bring you the remote. There are endless options in seating. Sit back and imagine your view from a few of these. For the backstory on Archie Bunker’s iconic chair, visit our Web site at todayscharlottewoman.com! >

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Pipe in hand, eyes on the baseball game, my Granddaddy Young was a formidable presence. His perch was a faded recliner, upholstered in orange fabric and draped with an afghan knitted by Grandma Young. From this hallowed station he visited with his 22 grandchildren, offering a devilish smile, but few words to any of us.

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Not ones to “redecorate,” my grandparents maintained their home, and seemingly everything in it, exactly the same throughout the 18 years I visited them in the Blue Ridge Mountains of West Virginia. The chair never moved from where it was initially planted in the living room. And no one ever sat in that chair except Granddaddy.

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My own father never sat down long enough to stake claim on upholstered real estate in my childhood home. And, sadly, he died too young to experience the joy of days spent peering over his grandkids and swatting them out of the way so he could watch “the game.” He did, however, have his seat at the table. Dad’s chair was sacred, and none of his six children would have taken his place at the head of the table for anything. Besides, we each had our own places and, frankly, the farther away you were from Dad’s chair, the better off you were. The sharp end of a fork is an effective reminder to keep your elbows off the table and all four legs of your chair on the floor. I have my own favorite chair in my house now, and with a playful (or impatient, depending on the moment) poke of my finger, I can dislodge one of my girls from that spot if I need to sink into comfort at the end of a long day. No matter what the ideal chilling-out chair may be, or whoever lays claim to it most of the time, we all need a place to sit a spell every now and again. >

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Nip-Tucked Men And Cosmetic Procedures By Jennifer Mitchell

he days of cosmetic procedures and plastic surgery being considered luxuries for which only a woman might splurge are officially a thing of the past. From Botox® injections to

facelifts, men are turning to the same types of intervention to combat the effects of aging. In 2008, according to the latest figures from the

American Society of Plastic Surgeons, men had more than 1.1 million surgical or minimally invasive cosmetic procedures performed. Some men are inspired to “have a little work done” after seeing successful results in their wives. Others feel it is a necessity — they want to look younger and/or maintain their appearance in order to remain competitive in the workplace. 68

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“Cosmetic surgery has become much more mainstream than it used to be,” says Dr. Robert Graper, of Graper Cosmetic Surgery in Charlotte. “Men used to be concerned about whether someone knew if they had work done. Now, because their comfort factor is up, they are much less likely to care that anyone else knows.” Dr. Stephan Finical, of Charlotte Plastic Surgery, says male baby boomers in their late 40s to early 60s are helping drive this portion of the business. “Cosmetic procedures are very popular among men in this age group. They often say they feel they look a little old — or like their fathers.” When it comes to women, Dr. Finical says the business is

slightly different. “We have the female baby boomers coming in for procedures, and we have their daughters as clients, too.”

Who’s Getting What?

An annual survey conducted by The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery reports that, in 2008, some of the most popular surgical procedures for men included liposuction, rhinoplasty (nose job), blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), and hair transplantation. “Liposuction of the abdomen and love handles is a procedure we do quite often on men,” notes Dr. Joseph Hunstad, of The Hunstad Center for Cosmetic Plastic Surgery in Charlotte. He says the procedure can be

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Skin Deep Loving Your New Look With Care Unlike most women, many men do not have a daily skincare routine. “The easiest thing men can do is use a good sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15, and topical vitamins A and C to help rejuvenate their skin,” says Dr. Robert Graper, of Graper Cosmetic Surgery in Charlotte.

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Men who opt for cosmetic procedures often make efforts to maintain their freshened looks by adopting healthier routines afterward. “They tend to begin to take better care of their skin,” says Dr. Stephan Finical, of Charlotte Plastic Surgery. “It’s just like if you bought a new car. You need to go out every other weekend and wax it to keep it in the best condition possible.”

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helpful even when a man is physically fit, because it eliminates unwanted fat that some men just cannot seem to shed, despite dieting and exercise. “Facelift surgery and lower eyelid surgery are more common in the 50-plus age group,” says Dr. Sean Freeman, of the Center for Facial Plastic and Laser Surgery. He explains that men typically require more aggressive facial surgery than women do. While women often get great results with what is referred to as a “mini facelift” or “quicklift,” which involves tightening only the skin, Dr. Freeman says that is not usually a substantial enough lift to offer satisfactory results in most men, because a male’s facial muscles are stronger, and the dermis and epidermis are thicker and heavier than a female’s. Dr. Hunstad points out that patients should stop taking aspirin two weeks before a facelift, to help minimize bleeding and bruising following the procedure. Dr. Finical says that men who want to look younger and well rested will often have surgery to remove excess fat from the upper and lower eyelids. “It is the thinnest skin on our bodies so it heals very rapidly. There is usually minimal bruising, and men see the change without it being an obvious difference.”

On The Surface

When it comes to minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, Botox injections top the list of what men are having done most often. “Botox is usually a stepping stone for men

who may initially feel apprehensive about having a procedure,” says Dr. Finical. “Men are comfortable with Botox injections because it is a simple office procedure. Within about a week, a patient often notices results, once facial lines begin to soften.” Dr. Freeman adds that because their muscles are thicker, men tend to need more Botox than women do. However, the results in smoothing out the skin are generally the same in both men and women. “Cost is not typically an issue for men who come into the office,” says Dr. Finical. In fact, the main question most men ask is, “When can I go back to work?” With nonsurgical treatments, such as Botox injections, facial fillers, chemical peels, or microdermabrasion, there is minimal downtime. Most men are back in the office within a day, and some return to work immediately. When it comes to procedures such as liposuction, facelifts, and eyelid surgery, though, doctors say men must understand that it will take a week to 10 days to heal properly. “They need to think of it as a project,” Dr. Graper advises. “You can’t do the surgery and have a zero recovery period. It just does not exist.” TCW

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omen are expected to outlive men by about two or three years. While there may not be one single reason, one of the many contributing factors may have to do with the fact that men visit the doctor far less often than women do. Even when men have health insurance and a primary care physician, a study conducted by the American Academy of Family Physicians revealed that, among the 1,111 men surveyed, 92 percent said that whenever they are sick, in pain, or concerned about their health, they wait at least a few days to see if they get better before seeking medical care or advice. And 29 percent reported they wait as long as possible before contacting a doctor! When asked why they were reluctant to visit the doctor, most men responded that they did so only when they were extremely sick. Others stated that they did not have the time, while some asserted that they were averse to taking medicine.

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Watch For Signs And Symptoms If a flashing red light goes off in a man’s car, chances are he will take it in for service right away. But when a warning sign goes off in his body, he may well ignore it. Women can help by knowing which symptoms are flashing red lights, and encouraging a partner to have them checked out right away.

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Talk About It Many men have trouble telling a doctor or a partner about a health symptom. Encourage him to share his feelings and fears, and ask specific questions, because men do not always have the vocabulary for expressing what is happening with their bodies. Women, after all, are well-versed in the workings of their own cycles and tend to be more self-aware than their male counterparts.

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Find Out When Men Need To Have A Checkup While most men know the maintenance schedule for their cars, few know how often they should visit the doctor at various ages. Also, a lot of men aren’t aware of what they need to do in terms of health homework. For example, many men do not realize that they should examine themselves each month for testicular cancer, the most common cancer in men under 40.

Go With Him To The Doctor The average woman asks four questions during a doctor appointment; the average man asks none. Enough said.

Compile His Family’s Health History Ask his parents about their health problems, because he may inherit them. As medical researchers are continually discovering many links between genes and the risk of disease, doctors are urging people to compile a history of the diseases that run in their families, in order to take appropriate preventive steps.

Motivate Him To Exercise And Follow A Healthy Diet Changes in diet and exercise are often most lasting when a couple adopts them together. Take advantage of the benefits yourself! >

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f you and your partner don’t know what the male prostate is or what it does, you’re certainly not alone — most men don’t. Now may be the time to take note, however, because more than 30 million men suffer from some type of prostate condition that negatively affects their quality of life. Each year, upward of 186,000 American men learn they have prostate cancer. Only skin cancer is more common among men in this country. The prostate is a doughnut-shaped gland that produces seminal fluid in the male reproductive system. Normally about the size of a walnut, the prostate surrounds the urethra and is situated in front of the rectum and under the bladder. If the prostate grows too large, it squeezes the urethra and can cause a variety of problems, including the need to urinate often, especially at night; a weak flow of urine; difficulty starting or stopping the urine flow; pain or burning during urination; blood in the urine or semen; trouble getting or maintaining an erection; and frequent pain in the lower back, hips, or upper thighs. Until a typically healthy man reaches 40, there are no recommended routine tests other than the standard health screenings for cholesterol, blood pressure, diabetes, etc. Because prostate cancer often has no symptoms in its early stages (although there are other noncancerous prostate conditions that can cause discomfort and pain), men should ask their doctors about regular screenings that include a blood test for prostate-specific antigen (often referred to as your PSA level), as well as a digital rectal exam. Although doctors remain un-

sure why some men develop prostate cancer and others do not, they do know that a man’s risk of developing the disease increases with age. In the United States, the majority of men with prostate cancer are over 65. Most prostate cancers grow slowly, initially remaining confined to the prostate gland, where they may not cause serious harm. However, though some types of prostate cancer need minimal or no treatment, others are aggressive and can spread quickly. If any of the risk factors apply to you, consult with your doctor. It may be wise to get a baseline screening in your 40s, as early detection is key. A man with prostate cancer that is detected early, while it’s still localized, has a better chance of being treated successfully. For more information, visit cancer.gov. >

Eat Fruit For Prostate Health Including lots of fruit in a healthy diet is common sense, but it turns out “five a day” may be especially good for prostate health. Lycopene, found in deep-red or purple fruits, has been shown to be beneficial to the health of both men and women. Research shows men who have diets high in lycopene-rich fruits and vegetables were found to have less incidence of prostate cancer. Pass the strawberries! Source: herbalremediesinfo.com.

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hile depression was once considered a woman’s disease, more than 6 million men in the United States experience at least one episode of major depression each year. Unfortunately, the lingering image of depression as a female condition may keep men who are depressed from recognizing the symptoms and seeking treatment. Symptoms of depression in men are frequently overlooked for a number of reasons. Because men want to appear more in control, they tend to avoid expressing their emotions and often deny having problems. Instead of being seen as incapable of coping, men who are depressed may appear hostile, aggressive, or irritable. Men are also more likely to talk about the physical symptoms of their depression — such as feeling tired — rather than symptoms related to emotions. For these reasons, many men, as well as doctors and other healthcare professionals, fail to recognize the problem as depression. Some mental health professionals suggest that if the symptoms of depression were expanded to in-

clude anger, blame, lashing out, and substance abuse, more men might be diagnosed with depression and treated appropriately. Depression in men can have devastating consequences. The Centers for Disease Control reports that men in the United States are about four times more likely than women to commit suicide. A staggering 75 to 80 percent of all people who commit suicide in this country are men. Although

more women attempt suicide, more men are successful at actually ending their lives. More than 80 percent of individuals with depression — both men and women — can be treated successfully with antidepressants or psychotherapy, or a combination of the two. If you are uncertain about whom to call for help with depression, visit the National Institute of Mental Health at nimh.nih.gov.

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The Pill For Men A New Contraceptive On The Horizon

ral contraceptives, available to women since the 1960s, may soon be available to men. “Much like its female counterpart,” says Dr. Andrea Coviello, of the Population Center for Research in Reproduction at the University of Washington in Seattle, “a male contraceptive that releases testosterone and progestins will work to turn off sperm production.” Several formulations are expected to become commercially available within the near future. Men may have the options of a daily pill to be taken orally; a patch or gel to be applied to the skin; an injection given every three months; or an implant placed under the skin every 12 months. Over the past five years, researchers around the world have had a great deal of success

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with male contraceptive pills, patches, implants, and creams that deliver various amounts of hormones. It is now believed that a daily pill could be available on the market within five to seven years, and implants could arrive even sooner.

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Taking Care Of Business Vasectomies On The Rise Doctors around the United States are reporting a sharp increase in the number of vasectomies performed since the economy soured last year. It appears that the trend is due to both a decreased desire to have children because of the expense involved, and an increased desire to get such medical procedures done before jobs — and health insurance — disappear. Since November 2008, Dr. Marc Goldstein, surgeon-in-chief of male

reproductive medicine and surgery at the Cornell Institute for Reproductive Medicine in New York City, says his practice has had about 48 percent more vasectomy consultations as compared to the same period during the previous year. And Dr. Stephen Jones, chairman of the department of regional urology at the Cleveland Clinic, noticed a trend toward more vasectomies in late November, with a 75-percent increase in the past few months. TCW

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So Refined The Refine Institute’s High-Tech Approach To Beauty By Melinda Johnston

he Refine Institute has made a mission of becoming a plastic surgery and facial rejuvenation center completely dedicated to the highest level of technical expertise. Dr. Andrew Gear, who leads the practice, is a devoted student of technology in plastic surgery. For more than 10 years, he has trained alongside some of the most renowned surgeons in the country. “Technical innovation is the lifeblood of plastic surgery,” says Dr. Gear. “Staying at the forefront of technology and incorporating it wisely in the right clinical context improves patient care.“

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Shawn Caputo, PA, who specializes in Botox as well as injectable fillers like Juvéderm and Restylane, has recently joined The Refine Institute to bring her expertise to its facial practice. “There are many non-surgical or minimally invasive options to help minimize the appearance of aging in the face,” says Dr. Gear. “When patients see the results, they are amazed.” Dr. Gear is one of the only surgeons in the area that uses the FAMI (facial autograft muscle injection) technique. This represents a technical advance in fat grafting that is more effective and produces more predictable results.

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Adhering to the adage that “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” The Refine Institute stresses the importance of taking care of the smaller issues of aging as they occur, to keep patients looking younger longer. During an extensive consultation with The Refine Institute’s expert staff, including before-and-after pictures courtesy of the Vectra 3-D Imaging System, each patient is able to determine the most minimally invasive treatment plan possible to reach the desired outcome. For some with facial concerns, it may simply mean a treatment or two with the SmartXide DOT laser, currently the only one in the Southeast. The technologically advanced laser uses a dot pattern that can be adjusted for very small areas to safely eliminate age spots, freckles, sun damage, fine lines, wrinkles, and tighten skin with minimal risk and less downtime than traditional facial lasers. Others can greatly benefit from a FineLift™, a unique combination of procedures consisting of Botox®, a filler such as Juvéderm® or Restylane®, fat grafting using the FAMI technique, treatment with the DOT laser, and SmartLipo™ of the chin and jowl if necessary. A FineLift can produce dramatic results without the pain, expense, and recovery time of a conventional full facelift.

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tional liposuction. Dr. Gear is also specially trained in other cosmetic surgical procedures, including breast lifts, reduction, and augmentation, as well as abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), and the Brazilian butt lift, in which fat transfer to the buttocks is utilized to achieve a fuller, rounder bottom. “Just as personalized medicine — in which specific therapy is dictated by genetics of the individual — is coming to the forefront,” says Dr. Gear, “The Refine Institute strives to customize treatment for each patient with an emphasis on minimally invasive technology.” TCW

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Mondays Every Monday

Lake Norman Toastmasters, Suite 206 above Lake Norman Chamber of Commerce, 19900 W. Catawba, Cornelius, ext. 28, 6:30-8 p.m. Call Loria Cass, 704/560-8881; www.lakenormantoastmasters.com. Six-O Toastmasters, St. Luke’s Lutheran Church, 3200 Park Rd., 7 p.m.; 704/451-8502; www.monday6o.org. Women’s Cancer Group, Presbyterian Buddy Kemp Caring House, 242 Colonial Ave., 6:30-8 p.m.; 704/3845223. Visit www.presbyterian.org/buddykemp for other support group info.

First & Third Monday Of Each Month

Independence Toastmasters Club, Dowd YMCA, 7th floor, 400 E. Morehead St., 7:07 a.m., charlottetoast.freetoasthost.org.

Second Monday Of Each Month

Executive Women International, 5:30 p.m. reception; 6 p.m. dinner, members only. Call Sara Evans, 704/731-4397. International Association Of Administrative Professionals, Charlotte Chapter, Hilton Executive Park off Tyvola & I-77, 6 p.m. Call Leigh Ann Nafus, 704/243-4786. Junior Woman’s Club Of Charlotte, The Mint Museum, 2730 Randolph Rd. 7 p.m., www.charlottejuniors.com. Mint Hill Women’s Club, call Dixie Helms, 704/545-3806; vicepresident@minthillwc.com; www.minthillwc.com.

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Holistic Health Network, Presbyterian Hospital, Hawthorne Lane (Bobcat Room), 6:45 p.m. Meets Sept.June. Open to all. Call Belle Radenbaugh, 704/542-7040; www.ncholisticnetwork.com. Lake Norman Women’s Connection, Atlanta Bread Company, Huntersville, 10 a.m. Call Janet, 704/281-8496, or Lindy, 704/892-9060. National Association Of Women Business OwnersCharlotte, locations and format vary. $30-$60. 704/3673454; www.nawbocharlotte.org. Women In Electronics, Holiday Inn University Executive Park, 6 p.m. dinner; 7 p.m. meeting, $15; www. womeninelectronics.org.

Second Tuesday Every Other Month

Women’s Initiative Network, Charlotte Chapter. Call Pat Baldridge, 704/541-0277; www.womensinet.com.

Second Tuesday Of Each Month

American Association Of Medical Assistants, Charlotte Chapter, Pritchett Hall, Kings College, 6 p.m. Visitors welcome. RSVP to pjh2ncaama@aol.com; www.aama-ntl.org Carolina Breast Friends, Myers Park United Methodist Church, Room 109, 7 p.m.; www.carolinabreastfriends.org. Charlotte Woman’s Club, 1001 E. Morehead St., $10, 704/333-1980.

Third Monday Of Each Month

Clemson Women’s Alumni Council, Charlotte Metro Area Chapter, locations vary, drinks 6:30 p.m., dinner/ activity 7 p.m. Call Anne Roberts, 704/236-0255; AnneVRoberts@alumni.clemson.edu; www.clemsonclub.net.

Last Monday Of Each Month

Crohn’s And Colitis Foundation Of America, St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church, 3016 Providence Rd., 7:30 p.m. Call Andy, 704/907-9374 or 704/717-3300.

Ovarian Cancer Support Group, Presbyterian Buddy Kemp Caring House, 242 Colonial Ave., 10-11:30 a.m., 704/384-5223.

International Association Of Administrative Pro fessionals, Metrolina Chapter, 3210 CPCC W. Campus Dr. Call Davandra Reed, 704/605-5817.

Tuesdays

Project Linus, Candlewyck Baptist Church, 7200 Providence Rd., 6:30-9 p.m.

International House Book Club, International House, 7 p.m., 704/333-8099. Latin American Women’s Association, The Mint Museum, 2730 Randolph Rd. 6:30 p.m., 704/552-1003.

Every Tuesday

BizNetwork.org, SouthPark, locations vary, 7:30 a.m. Call Kathryn Mosely, 704/676-5850, ext. 101. Charlotte Concert Band, Dana Auditorium, Queens University, 7:30 p.m., 704/553-8062; www.charlotteconcertband.org. Queen City Toastmasters Club, Cisco building, 1900 South Blvd., 6 p.m. dinner; 6:30 p.m. meeting, 704/366-3519.

First Tuesday Of Each Month

Artists’ Forum, Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Rd., 7:30-9 p.m. Charlotte Association Of Insurance Women, Myers Park Country Club, 2415 Roswell Ave., 5:30 p.m. dinner/speaker, $25. Call Dot Williams, 704/333-6694.

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The Heart Link Network-Mooresville, dinner, 7 p.m.; www.28115.theheartlinknetwork.com for info. Watercolor Artists Of Charlotte, Sardis Swim Club, 7400 Thermal Rd., 10 a..m-1 p.m. $5. Call Sandy, 704/578-7077.

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Institute Of Management Accountants, Holiday Inn Woodlawn, CPE/dinner meetings, 1-5 p.m.; dinner, 6 p.m., 704/717-9165; www.ima-charlotte.org. Lake Norman Women’s Connection, NorthStone Country Club, 10 -11:30 a.m., $13. Call Lisa, 704/953-6693. Mecklenburg Evening Republican Women’s Club, Captain Steve’s Seafood, 8517 Monroe Rd., dinner, 6 p.m.; program, 7 p.m.; free. E-mail Iris, cltfolks@bellsouth.net; www.meckgop.com. National Association Of Women Business Owners North, Acropolis Café, 20659 Catawba Ave., 8-9:30 a.m., $6 members, $10 visitors. Call 704/987-3828, or e-mail sales@advancedbatteries.net. National Association Of Women Business Owners South, The PRStore Ballantyne, 13855 Conlan Circle, 8-9:30 a.m., $10 members, $15 visitors. Call 704/525-5539; e-mail info@bhs-cpa.com. National Association Of Women In Construction, Hilton Executive Park, 5624 Westpark Dr., 5:30 p.m. network; 6 p.m. dinner/meeting; $22. Contact dsifers@environamics-inc.com.

Fourth Tuesday Of Each Month

American Business Women’s Association, Hornet’s Nest Chapter, Olive Garden, 4336 Independence Blvd. 6 p.m. dinner (order from menu). Call Johnnie Simpson, 704/545-4198. Friends Of Beverly, Pewter Rose, South Blvd., 6 p.m. RSVP by e-mail to Beverly@friendsofbeverly.com. Pilot Club Of Charlotte, Westminster Presbyterian Church, 6 p.m. dinner/meeting. Call Jean Funderburk, 704/846-3526.

Wednesdays Every Wednesday

Business Network International, SouthPark Producers Chapter, Zebra Restaurant, 4521 Sharon Rd. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Call Chris Bennett, 704/502-7947. Bosom Buddies, Presbyterian Buddy Kemp Caring House, 242 Colonial Ave., 10-11:30 a.m., 704/3845223. Visit www.presbyterian.org/buddykemp for other support group info.

Second & Fourth Tuesday Of Each Month

VFW Ladies Auxiliary 2031, 7:30 p.m. Call Naomi Sigmon, 704/384-9662.

Toastmasters, Sunrise Speakers Chapter, Conference Rooms C & D, Presbyterian Hospital Matthews, 7 a.m. Call Wayne Caulder, 704/846-7846.

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First Wednesday Of Each Month

Dirt Divas Mountain Biking Club, Blonde Lounge (below Jason’s Deli), 1600 E. Woodlawn Rd., 7:30 p.m.; www.dirtdivas.net.

Young Republicans Club, South End Brewery, 7 p.m., contact scottallocco@hotmail.com; www.meckyr.com.

Delhom Service League, Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Rd., 10 a.m.; b.holland@mindspring.com.

Doorways, International House, 10 a.m., 704/333-8099. North Mecklenburg Woman’s Club, NorthStone Country Club, 10:30 a.m. Call Dawn Bradford, 704/875-1402.

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American Business Women’s Association, Charlotte Charter Chapter, Crown Plaza Hotel-Charlotte, 201 S. McDowell St., dinner, $23. Call Clarice, 609/351-0373; www.abwacharlottecharter.org. Charlotte Women’s Connection 1, Raintree Country Club, 10:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m., lunch/entertainment, $14. Call Janice, 704/847-2669; charwomenconn1@aol.com. Daughters Of The American Revolution, Piedmont Patriots chapter. Call Mary Joy, 704/334-6035. Democratic Women Of Mecklenburg County, locations vary, 6:30 p.m. Call Dr. Ann Mabe Newman, R.N., 704/517-7008; http://democraticwomenofmecklenburgcounty.org/. eWomenNetwork, Byron’s South End, networking, 11 a.m.; lunch/program 11:30 a.m-1:30 p.m.; members, $35; guests, $45. Call Mel Miller, 704/650-5439.

Second & Fourth Wednesday Of Each Month

Legal Clinics, Mecklenburg Women’s Commission, free seminars; 704/336-3210, 704/336-3414.

Third Wednesday Of Each Month

Association Of Fundraising Professionals, locations vary, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Call 704/331-8518; www.afp-charlotte.org. eWomenNetwork, Lake Norman, Birkdale Golf Club, networking, lunch/program, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; members, $35; guests, $45. Call Lori Dvorak, 704/947-8476. Friends Of Beverly, Borders Bookstore, Morrocroft Shopping Center, 6 p.m. RSVP to Beverly@friendsofbeverly.com. Metropolitan Business & Professional Women, The Capital Grille, IJL Financial Center, 201 N. Tryon St.; 11:30 a.m.; members, $21; guests, $28; 866/851-9446; www.mbpw.org.

Fourth Wednesday Of Each Month

Assistance League Of Charlotte, Assistance League of Charlotte Center, 3600 S. Tryon St., 9:30 a.m. Call 704/525-5228; alcharlotte@bellsouth.net; www.charlotte.assistanceleague.org Charlotte/Mecklenburg Republican Women’s Club, Maggiano’s SouthPark, 11:30 a.m., members, $25; www.cmrwc. com for reservations, or call Dana Both, 704/621-9191. Guild Of Charlotte Artists, Sept.-May, Mint Museum of Art, 2730 Randolph Rd., 7 p.m., 704/337-2000; www.guildofcharlotteartists.org. Public Relations Society Of America Charlotte Chapter, Design Center for the Carolinas, Suite 110, Byron Hall, 101 W. Worthington Ave. 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.; members, $22; guests, $29; students, $15; www.prsacharlotte.org.

Thursdays Every Thursday

Business Network International, Ballantyne, 7:30 a.m., call Tammy Copeland, 704/804-1761.

First Thursday Of Each Month

eWomenNetwork, Cabarrus/University Area region, Speedway Club, networking, lunch/program, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; members, $35; guests, $45. Call Lori Dvorak, 704/947-8476.

Lake Norman Republican Women’s Club, Jeffrey’s, Mooresville, 7 p.m.; call Debbie Lambert, 704/660-3140. National Association Of African Americans In Human Resources, Charlotte Chamber, 6:30 p.m., no meeting Jan. or July; 704/307-2598; naaahr-charlotte.org. New Friends Of Carolina, Women’s Group, New Members Welcome Coffee, 10:30 a.m. Call 1-866/213-9183. United Daughters Of The Confederacy, Chapter 1840, General James H. Lane ; call Gail Sifford, 704/366-4737. United Daughters Of The Confederacy, Chapter 220, Stonewall Jackson; call Suellen Del`ahunty, 704/708-9866.

First & Third Thursday Of Each Month

Women In Insurance And Financial Services Carolinas, Carmel Country Club, 4735 Carmel Rd., luncheon. Call Margo, 803/322-8629, or e-mail mgoodman@parksouthgroup.com. Women In Architecture, call Nora Black, 704/536-4988.

Fourth Thursday Of Each Month

Credit Professionals International, Ole Smokehouse Restaurant, 1513 Montford Drive, 6:30 p.m., $15. Call Diane Radcliff, 704/841-9573. International Coach Federation, Charlotte chapter. Dowd YWCA, 400 E. Morehead St., 7th floor; 6:15-8 p.m. Call Janet Caffray, 704/372-0154; www.icfcharlotte.org.

Charlotte Networking Professionals, Ramada Inn Conference Center, 212 Woodlawn Rd., Pineville, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. $15. Call Drew Waterbury, 704/5236914; www.charlottenetworkingprofessionals.com

New Friends Of Carolina Women’s Group, monthly luncheon, 11:30 a.m., 1-866/213-9183.

SHARE: Supporting HSV/HPV awareness, resources, Sensovi Institute, 2125 Southend Dr., 6:30-8 p.m. Call 704/377-2022.

Every Friday

Second Thursday Of Each Month

Charlotte Newcomers Club, 10:30 a.m., 704/543-8330. Daughters Of The American Revolution, Mecklenburg Chapter, 10 a.m. Call Miriam Smith, 704/391-0504. Daughters Of The American Revolution, Mecklenburg Declaration of Independence Chapter, 10 a.m. Call Patricia Autry, 704/366-3487. Professional Association Of Healthcare Office Managers, lunch $10, guests free. Call Sandy Glaspell, 704/795-7010. University City Women’s Group, Oasis Shrine Temple, 10 a.m. Call Jean Kern, 704/594-6884. What Every Woman Should Know, financial discussion group. Smith Barney, 6101 Carnegie Blvd., 2nd floor. Noon. E-mail Nicole.E.Hudson@smithbarney.com.

Third Thursday Of Each Month

American Business Women’s Association, University Chapter, 11:30. RSVP Jane Norman, 704/552-8492; www.abwauniversitychapter.org. American Payroll Association, Charlotte Chapter, 12:30-2 p.m.; call Denise Bryant, 800/221-7573, ext. 6142; www.apacharlottenc.org. Cabarrus Newcomers & Friends Club, Max’s Ally in Concord, 10 a.m., optional lunch. Contact Carolyn Osborne, 704/792-9577. Carolinas’ Professional Saleswomen And Entrepreneurs, Marriott Executive Park, 5700 Westpark Drive, 11 a.m. networking, 11:30 a.m. meeting; members, $25 ; nonmembers, $30; walk-ins, $35. Call Ann Hodges, 704/7240326; www.CPSECharlotte.org. Charlotte Artists Society, Queens Gallery, 1212 The Plaza, 7 p.m., guests welcome. Call Chuck Calhoun, 704/847-2111; www.charlotteartistssociety.org. Charlotte Business And Professional Women, Hotel Charlotte, Sharon Amity Rd., 6 p.m. dinner/program, 704/517-2357 or 704/545-3717. Charlotte Newcomers Club, locations vary, lunch, speaker, 11 a.m., 704/543-8330. Sisters Network, for black women with breast cancer, Presbyterian Buddy Kemp Caring House, 242 Colonial Ave., 6:30 p.m., 704/384-5223.

Fridays Debtors Anonymous, St. Stephen United Methodist Church, 6800 Sardis Rd., 7:30-8:30 p.m. Call Harold, 704/362-0587.

Saturdays Every Saturday

Charlotte Art League, 1517 Camden Rd., walk-ins welcome, 8-10:30 a.m., $10. Call 704/376-2787; www. CharlotteArtLeague.org.

Second & Fourth Saturday Of Each Month

Saturday Morning Toastmasters, SouthPark Suites Hotel, 6300 Morrison Blvd., 8 a.m. Call Morris Lawing, 704/366-0846.

Third Saturday Of Each Month

American Association Of University Women, Trinity Presbyterian Church, 3115 Providence Rd., 10 a.m., 704/596-3482. No summer meetings.

Fourth Saturday Of Each Month

Dining For Women, Charlotte Chapter. World Alliance for Families and Children, 4835 S. Tryon St. Contact Saba K. Washington, jesapro@hotmail.com. The Girl Friends Inc., locations vary, noon, members only. Call Victoria Carter, 704/258-3420. The National Association Of Negro Business And Professional Women’s Clubs Inc., Charlotte Club., Pleasant Hill Baptist Church, 517 Baldwin Ave., 3 p.m., members only. Call Dr. Carlether Burwell, 704/4557205, or visit www.nanbpwc.org.

Sundays First Sunday Of Each Month

A LOTT Of Sista Love, all women welcome. Locations vary, visit www.alottofsistalove.org or e-mail communication@alottofsistalove.

Third Sunday Of Each Month

Black Political Caucus, Memorial Presbyterian Church, 2600 Beatties Ford Rd., 7 p.m.; www.bpccharlotte.com.

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