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Contents August 2009

20 D e p a r t m e n t s 12 From The Publisher Work It Out

14 Money Talks Imagine This: Deposit Image ATMs

16 2008 Charlotte BusinessWoman Of The Year 17 2008 Woman Of The Year

18 2009 NAWBO-Charlotte Award Winners

Features 20 Walk This Way Labyrinths Provide Pathways To Healing

26 Overdue Building A Better Bookshelf — At Work 30 A Web Of Opportunity Get Online With New Social Media Platforms

36 An Inspired Approach Can Business Learn From Nonprofits?

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Charlotte Woman Today’s

Business/Lifestyle

Volume XIII, Number 4 August 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 INTERN

Audrey Crawford Sales Director

Kristen Dibble Sales Executive

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E x p e r t O u t l oo k 50 Charlotte Center For Cosmetic Dentistry 51 Dr. Marlowe’s Weight Loss Institute 52 Tile Collection

Focus On Success 54 Dr. Jeffrey West Dentistry 55 Southminster Retirement Community 56 The Periodontal & Implant Center Of Matthews 57 Varji & Varji Salon And Spa 58 The Charlotte Women’s Pavilion PLLC 59 Peleaux & Bailey Dentistry 60 Medicine & More Pharmacy 61 Smiles By Payet 62 Modern Fabrics 63 Dasling Dentistry

P r ofe s s i o n a l P r of i l e s 66 The Center For Facial Plastic And Laser Surgery 67 Posang Nature 68 Working Charlotte

get linked 69 Women’s Organizations 73 Community Resources 83 Women In Politics 85 Political Contacts 96 Charitable Events 98 Index Of Advertisers

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Nikki Wilson WEb Designer

Cliff McNamara Contributing Editor

Leigh Barrett CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Terry Barber Meaghan Clark Fiona Harmon Melinda Johnston Debra Moffitt Leslie Karsen Price Corey Stewart Joanna Zikos CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

Augusto Photography Scott Stiles 5200 Park Road, Suite 111 Charlotte, NC 28209 704/521-6872 www.todayscharlottewoman.com Today’s Charlotte Woman is published by Today’s Woman Inc., and is distributed on a complimentary basis throughout the greater Charlotte area. 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.

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Hit The Web … And Save We all know that a night on the town can run about the price of a small-sized town — post office included. However, you don’t need to save money by substituting your favorite uptown dish for a No. 2 combo, super-sized. Charlotte happens to be host to a plethora of Web sites offering coupons that slash prices at hundreds of local businesses. Check out our list of sites that will keep your wallet full, without forcing you to answer the question, “Do you want fries with that?”

Breakfast With TCW At The Southern Women’s Show

Insider Web

Summer Guide

Getting Social

Staycations

Social media can be daunting, to say the least. Check out the latest book on navigating Twitter and YouTube and Facebook, oh my! Our Blog

Confessions Corner

Today’s Charlotte Woman is inviting today’s Charlotte women to come on out to the Southern Women’s Show Sept. 18 and break bread with us! The networking breakfast will include speakers on topical subjects, networking, coffee, and a light brunch. Visit us online at todayscharlottewoman.com for more details.

Summer’s New Trend Can’t afford a summertime vacation this year? Why not transform your backyard into your own personal oasis, and “get away” any time you like! Consider these tips from lifestyle expert Susie Coelho, host of HGTV’s Outer Spaces, on crafting your own personal “staycation.”

Do you have a confession to make? Want to be a guest blogger? Visit us at todayscharlottewoman.com to read our first installment, “Confessions From The Newly Unhired,” then watch for our next “confessions” theme. All outstanding blogs will be considered!

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I want what’s best for my unborn child. And there is only one place in our region I trust should my high risk pregnancy compromise my baby’s health: Levine Children’s Hospital. Their neonatal specialists are world class and their reputation for advanced care is unrivaled. I want what’s best for me and my baby. It’s my child. I have a voice.

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Work It Out

he global recession has changed much of our perspective when it comes to the concept of what we consider “work.” Layoffs are more common than we would have ever imagined; the word “downsizing” is now part of our vernacular; everyone is stressed at some level. Sales and profits are down, and some — including me — would say that we are rapidly approaching a new normal when it comes to the state of our business dealings (and possibly the status of our checking accounts). No, it won’t ever be the same once we recover from this downturn — and I am quite certain we will recover. But what new skills will be required to successfully operate in this new world of work? We invite you to take a look inside TCW’s Annual Resource Guide. It covers what we have long hailed as the basics of work life: personal development, perpetual learning, networking in its ever-evolving form, and, of course, how we dress for our workday ahead. With the 2009 Resource Guide, TCW also continues its tradition of providing you with connections to area women’s organizations in the civic, political, and professional realms, as well as important messages from our advertisers. Just for a moment, focus beyond shortterm survival, and contemplate the contents of this issue as we present old and new strategies selected with your prosperity in mind. Let’s begin with a different view of wellness. Have you ever thought about walking a labyrinth (and I don’t mean the maze that constitutes your daily life)? Our feature on page 20 explores the benefits of physically walking a labyrinth to reduce stress and boost creativity — and tells you where to find several of them right here in the area.

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For your further personal development, we encourage you to peruse our business bookshelf on page 26. My personal favorite, Good to Great, is included on the list. I credit this book as one of the key tools I used in leading a team that built a high-growth business during my stint in corporate America. Or, maybe you should delve into the craze around social media and join the nearly 42 million women who benefit from the connections and information provided by the dozens of tools operating in this virtually ubiquitous networking arena. Check out page 30 for a primer on what networking looks like today. On page 36, we consider how the lessons learned from successful nonprofits can fuel your thinking around growing your business. The key messages may sound familiar to you as you ponder what drives you as a consumer, and possibly reflect on experiences that allowed you to build value for a corporation or for your own business. Finally, please direct your attention to the many business profiles included in this issue. Whether you are looking for new tile or a new smile, the profiles of our advertisers will give you the best place to start. These are business owners in your neighborhood … providing the best services and products in their fields of expertise. I hope you find great value in our Annual Resource Guide, and that it helps you work out of the doldrums of our current economic climate. A recovery cannot be too far off, and I, like you, want to be prepared for the upturn. Looking up,

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The deposit envelope may soon go the way of the paper road map in your glove box and Supertramp on your car stereo — things that make your teenager say, “What is this?” With Bank of America’s new deposit image ATMs, the deposit envelope could become a thing of the past for those consumers looking to bank more efficiently, safely, and conveniently — on their schedule. Still boasting the largest network of ATMs, with more than 18,000 machines across the United States, Bank of America has added deposit image ATM capability to its lineup of banking services, making it easier for consumers to make cash and check deposits at any ATM in Charlotte (and from coast to coast). “Deposit image means that our cus- up to 40 bills in one deposit, plus your day by 8 p.m. will be available immeditomers can make check or cash deposits check, and provides the convenience of a ately. (Exceptions do apply, so it’s best to at the ATM, and they can receive a copy receipt that has an image of the check, as check your account agreement.) “When it comes to managing your of that check and an exact accounting well as a listing of the exact bills inserted money, you want to be able to do it of the bills they have inserted — right for the deposit. quickly, easily, safely, and on their ATM receipt,” says conveniently,” Giordano says. Bank of America’s Carol Giordano. As manager of the The popularity of the deposit image ATM speaks to the “Today, we can manage our finances from our PCs, our Bank’s ATM kiosk product security and convenience the consumer wants today. cell phones, and smart phones delivery group, Giordano’s — and from the ATM. This is team works hard to ensure carol Giordano one more step in giving the that customers are banking consumer control of how he in a way that fits their lifeIn the ongoing effort to allow cus- or she chooses to bank.” styles. “The popularity of the deposit Bank of America’s ATMs offer image ATM speaks to the security and tomers convenient access to their account convenience the consumer really wants information, the image ATM customer transaction capabilities in seven lanhas online access to those check images, guages, ensuring that customers across today,” she says. Traditional ATMs accept envelope as well. And gone are the days of dash- the country can access more than 18,000 deposits, but the benefits of leaving the ing to the bank to make a deposit before 4 ATMs in the manner most convenient envelope behind and jumping on the p.m. Check deposits made on a business for them. Now, if they can just figure out how to image ATM bandwagon are many. The day by 8 p.m. will post on the same day, Bank of America image ATM accepts and cash deposits made on a business dispense a lollipop with each transaction …

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The Award: 2008 Charlotte BusinessWoman Of The Year What Is It? Sponsored by Queens University of Charlotte’s McColl School of Business, the award honors local women entrepreneurs who make civic and cultural contributions to the community. Winner: Jennifer Appleby, president and chief creative officer of Wray Ward

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f you were to tell Jennifer Appleby, president and chief creative officer of Wray Ward, that her company acts more like a big, happy family than one of the largest independent marketing communications firms in the Southeast, she would surely smile one of her radiant smiles and thank you for the compliment. The close-knit community found within the walls of Wray Ward and nurtured by Appleby is evidence of her competence, character, and commitment to the community — three qualities that form the basis of her selection as the 2008 Charlotte BusinessWoman of the Year. “Jennifer Appleby is known for her professional dynamism, dedication to the community, and ability to bring people together for a common cause,” says Pamela Davies, president of Queens University. “We are proud to honor her leadership and outstanding character.” “My job,” Appleby says, “is to lead the

agency, but also to inspire. We have an incredible management team in place. They are all phenomenal, and experts in their areas.” In addition to nurturing a creative business environment, Appleby is passionate about the cultural environment found within Charlotte. She played an integral part in helping the Arts & Science Council redefine its brand identity by launching CharlotteCultureGuide. com, an online events calendar. She was part of the Charlotte Center City Partners team that brought the First Night celebration back to uptown this year. She is also involved with the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce. “I cannot imagine a city, or a life, without the art, science, history, and heritage offerings we enjoy in Charlotte,” she says. “Cultural events, exhibits, and activities have the unique power to entertain us, to amaze us, and to create dialogue and understanding.” TCW

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arol Hardison was born to be charitable. The Jacksonville, Fla., native was raised in a climate of social activism by her father, an Episcopal minister, and her mother, a caseworker for the unemployed. Despite her own desire to help others, her talent at math and computer science netted her a position with Duke Energy, where she quickly rose through the ranks. However, after 18 years and much success with the company, she still felt a deep desire to focus on bettering the lives of people in Charlotte and the surrounding community. When her 40th birthday approached, Hardison re-evaluated her life’s mission and discovered her true calling was to work with a nonprofit that serves people in poverty. Fate intervened. In 2000, Caroline Love Myers announced that she was retiring after leading Crisis Assistance Ministry for 25 years. Hardison called everyone she knew and begged them to put in a good word for her.

“And it all came together!” she marvels. “All the skills and practices I had learned at Duke Energy — strategic planning, customer service, performance measurement, team building — were exactly what I needed to be director of Crisis Assistance Ministry.” On a daily basis, the Ministry helps individuals who are facing eviction, the loss of their utilities, or both. These are people who must sometimes choose between buying medicine and paying rent; people facing unexpected increases in the costs of food and transportation. And Hardison’s skills have been put to good use over the course of the last several months, when need at all such programs has risen tenfold. “I had the opportunity to interview Carol for the position at Crisis Assistance Ministry,” Harvey Gantt says. “What I admired then, and what continues to impress me today is the deep passion she has for helping people.” TCW

The Award: 2008 Woman Of The Year What Is It? The award honors the achievements of local women who are influential throughout the Charlotte community. Winner: Carol Hardison, chief executive officer for Crisis Assistance Ministry

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he National Association of Woman Busi- after finishing as a finalist several times in the past, ness Owners’ Charlotte chapter has a Elaine Creasser, president of Tile Collection, was mission: to strengthen and support local presented with the award. In addition, the Rising Star Award recognizes women entrepreneurs. Formed in 1985 as Charlotte Women Business Owners and char- a NAWBO member who has shown creativity tered as an official NAWBO chapter in 1995, the and determination in managing a business less than five years old. group provides netBarbara Jones, presiworking opportunident of Allegra Print ties, works to change I cannot imagine ever retiring. This is & Imaging, received public policy, and exactly what I want to be doing. the award this year. also positively influThe Commuences the perception — Elaine Creasser nity Service Award of women in busiis presented to a nesses of every kind member of the business community — not necand at every level. Each year, NAWBO selects one member to essarily a NAWBO member — who has made honor with the Woman Business Owner of the Year outstanding contributions in support of womAward — given to an entrepreneur who has shown en in business. Deborah Wright, vice president strong leadership skills in growing and managing a for adult studies at Montreat College, received business that is more than five years old. This year, this honor. TCW

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“I think I have a gift for administration, which I have finally learned to embrace!”

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LABYRINTHS PROVIDE PATHWAYS TO HEALTH, CREATIVITY

nce confined to ancient cathedrals, and considered the domain of mystics and spiritual healers, labyrinths are popping up in hospital courtyards, community parks, and backyards as venues for

creativity, healing, reconciliation, and meditation.

Those who study and use these mysterious structures suggest that incorporating them in your life can reduce stress, enable problem-solving, build communities, and replace more static practices such as seated meditation. The American Psychological Association headquarters, in Washington, D.C., placed one in its rooftop meditation garden, and Charlotte’s Presbyterian Hospital features a labyrinth in its courtyard. >

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The labyrinth is not a maze, as many might imagine. It has no dead ends and no tricks, but offers a single, circuitous path that leads to the center and then back out again. “It’s helped me get over the death of my mother and other challenges,” says Charlottean Kathy Mansfield. She calls herself a typeA personality who found it difficult to practice traditional meditation. However, she says, she experiences a sense of calm at the center of the labyrinth. “As I’m walking it, all the issues and stress drain away,” she explains. “It helps me to release tension and figure things out. It’s amazing — I go in stressed, and when I come out, the stress is gone.”

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• Check out Walking a Sacred Path, by the Rev. Lauren Artress, for extensive information on labyrinths, including their benefits, and tips on how to get the most out of the labyrinth experience. • The labyrinth at Myers Park Baptist Church, 1931 Selwyn Ave., is open to visitors year round. • Myers Park United Methodist Church, 1501 Queens Road, constructs its labyrinth twice a year. • The Presbyterian Hospital Hospice and Palliative Care labyrinth, 500 Hawthorne Lane, is open to the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For information on group visits, contact Kathy Brown at Presbyterian Hospice and Palliative Care, at 704/384-6478. • To find a labyrinth near you — or anywhere in the country — visit labyrinthlocator.com.

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According to Mansfield, who built a labyrinth in the yard of her mountain home, there is no right or wrong way to walk a labyrinth. But, there is a particular frame of mind that is helpful when beginning the journey. She uses a three-step process of “releasing, centering, and re-emerging.” Mansfield suggests starting with a pause, and then moving your focus inward, much as you might in prayer or traditional meditation. The process for walking may follow an initial preparation or contemplation that includes pondering something that is bothering you or weighing you down: a personal problem, a family concern, or an emotional wound. The inward journey requires leaving behind those worries, preoccupations, and challenges. Mansfield says she makes a list of what she wants to let go of and “empties herself to become receptive and open to the experience.” The second part of the path entails arriving at the center and enjoying the stillness. “This is a time to be open, empty, expectant,” Mansfield advises. She says part of the labyrinth experience is listening to your inner voice and considering the possibility of the “new and miraculous” transforming your life. The return marks the final part of the journey. Here, the walker retraces the path, with a focus on re-energizing and gaining insights into the world. To fully benefit from the labyrinth experience, Mansfield encourages people to write down their thoughts and reflections once the walk is complete. But the process is not limited to just walking. “Some dance it, and some sing it. My son ran it!” she says. C

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be the most popular model today, other patterns exist, including squares and contemporary designs. Mansfield suggests that the sacred geometry of the medieval designs bring better results. During the Middle Ages, the labyrinth walk replaced the pilgrimage for those who could not afford a trip to the Holy Land. But, labyrinths can be traced back over 3,500 years. They cut across cultures and can be found in Peru, India, Egypt, Crete, and beyond. As a member of Duke Divinity School’s Reconciliation Advisory Board, Mansfield hopes to use the labyrinth in communitybuilding exercises. She says a design for a labyrinth with two entrances helped South Africans heal from apartheid. “I am hoping to use the lab-

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Catherine Anderson’s backyard labyrinth, made of stones and grass, takes its inspiration from Chartres as well. Just outside her Charlotte studio, a red-shouldered hawk drinks from the birdbath, and a fawn walks on spindly legs along the path in the serene garden that Anderson built, with the help of her family. As a lawyer turned photographer, writer, and collage artist, Anderson, who is originally from South Africa, uses her labyrinth for creative inspiration and as a mini-retreat to re-energize during the course of the day. Perceiving entering the path as “going into the land of creativity,” she feels that walking it “balances you out.” The creative process, like life, can seem circuitous and indirect — just like the labyrinth. “You think you’re almost there, almost at the center, and then you find yourself on the outside again,” Anderson says. “But, in the end, you make it to the stillness at the heart.” The labyrinth combines both right- and left-brain activity and helps to arrive at solutions. “To be creative,” Anderson says, “you have to be receptive and allow yourself time to listen. Walking it becomes a constant reminder that if you just keep putting one foot in front of the other, you’ll get to where you want to go.” Anderson’s company, Whole Brain Consulting, just completed a time management workshop for a business group, using the labyrinth as a tool. “The participants had a hard time slowing down,” she says. “The labyrinth, with its twists and turns, makes you slow your pace.” Before building the stone lab-

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The 40-foot, painted concrete labyrinth in Presbyterian Hospital’s central courtyard is used by patients and families confronted with terminal illnesses and endof-life transitions. Designed by artist Tom Schulz, and set in the McGill Rose and Herb Garden, the Jack Matney Memorial Labyrinth was built at the request of Linda Matney, during the illness of her late husband, to serve as a place of retreat and calm. The rosemary planted around it signifies remembrance. Presbyterian Hospital organizes an annual Celebration of Remembrance each September, when people are invited to remember and honor loved ones on site. The service includes instruction on how to walk the labyrinth as a device for coping with bereavement and releasing grief. Kathy Brown, manager of marketing and development for Presbyterian Hospital Hospice and Palliative Care, says groups frequently contact her office to organize visits and receive structured guidance on working with the labyrinth. She says research suggests that it may have many of the same health benefits associated with meditation, including reduced heart rate. The labyrinth is open to the public 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Reservations are not required. TCW

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Charlotte, North Carolina: A Brief History By Mary Kratt (The History Press) The photographs, compiled from private donors, the Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg County, and the Library of Congress (to name a few sources!), are enough to make you want to sit and read the history of The Queen City. It can never hurt to know the back-story on the metropolis in which we work! Available at amazon.com.

The Career Value Book: How to Land a Job in a Tough Economy By William Uter (Uter) William Uter is a Charlotte writer who provides unique instruction for developing what he calls “visual portfolios,” which help job seekers stand out and get solid employment offers. The book focuses on the industries of banking, manufacturing, healthcare, nuclear energy, and military defense. Available at careervaluebook.com.

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Say Something Real: Humanizing Communication, Today’s Best Business “Strategy” By Lou Solomon, with Patrick McLean (SPARK Publications) “Everywhere you go, in every conversation, in every presentation, you have an opportunity to say something real!” We couldn’t agree more, and before you head to your next staff meeting, brainstorming session, or team development seminar, take a look at this guide to finding your key to intentional speaking. Available at InteractSkills.com, amazon.com.

Good to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap … and Others Don’t By Jim Collins (HarperCollins) With a snap research crew, Collins researched over 1,000 companies to find out which ones were doing what it takes to go from good to great. The 11 that the research team found all had several key factors in common, including management styles and business strategies that you will want to emulate. Available at amazon.com, bookstores.

50 Ways to Improve Women’s Lives: The Essential Women’s Guide to Achieving Equality, Health, and Success From the National Council of Women’s Organizations, with an afterward by Madeleine K. Albright (Inner Ocean) With lofty chapter titles like “Reform Welfare” and “Stop Domestic Violence,” this book takes on a tall order in its hope to turn inspiration into action. Each section ends with a call to action, with specific steps to move you in the direction of change. Available at amazon.com.

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Orbiting the Giant Hairball: A Corporate Fool’s Guide to Surviving with Grace By Gordon MacKenzie (Viking) Decorated with line drawings not unlike those you created in your American history notebook in 11th grade, this funny book is intended to awaken and foster your creative genius. We say, “Bring it on!” Available at amazon.com. TCW

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f a friend asks you to “tweet” or “poke” her, don’t be offended; she just wants you to keep in touch. If a colleague suddenly begins to use the hippie

phrase, “Digg it,” when referencing her favorite things, don’t be alarmed; she isn’t suffering some college flashback. She probably has simply marked great videos, links, blogs, and Web sites on a new favorite Internet spot called Digg.com. This and other popular “social media” sites, such as StumbleUpon, Delicious, Kirtsy, MySpace, Blogspot, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, see people sharing information like never before.

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Social networking via the Web has become a part of everyday life — making it easy and, for some, essential to stay in touch with friends, colleagues, or like-minded individuals. It’s all about staying plugged in to the world around you.

There’s a not-so-quiet revolution out in cy- journalist who often co-hosts social media gath- and new friends. She also pens a personal blog, erings, Dempsey identifies herself as an early with musings and observations, where she berspace, and women are leading the way. The numbers are staggering. A study from adapter, and she has fully embraced the virtual shares things that inspire her, bother her, and make her tick. BlogHer indicates that nearBut it’s the constant enly 42 million women in the Everywhere you look or listen, gagement of Twitter that has United States participate in social media networking on people are speaking in social media Dempsey hooked. Whether it’s a local “tweet-up” at a weekly basis. There are apterms. And, for those who are yet a wine bar in NoDa, or a proximately 79 million adult social media workshop at women in this country onto join, there is much to learn. the delectable Amelie’s line, and over half of them bakery, Dempsey is a core connect in cyberspace. Everywhere you look or listen, people are speaking world with all its possibilities, both profession- member of Charlotte’s unofficial social media elite, and her presence can almost always in social media terms. And, for those who are yet ally and personally. to join, there is much to learn. Dempsey began her social media foray with be counted on at any major event in town. “If MySpace and Facebook accounts, but quickly people engage with me, I do it back,” laughs lost interest in MySpace, which tends to attract the extrovert. Hot Spots Recently voted “Best Person to Follow on “Charlotte is on fire,” says blogger, tweeter, the younger set. The Facebook page remains, and social media instigator Crystal Dempsey. A and she finds it useful for connecting with old Twitter” by Charlotte Magazine, Dempsey says 32

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she stays connected with a variety of people through social media and doesn’t understand those who pass it off as just another trend. “If you aren’t online, you are missing out,” she says matter-of-factly. Beyond staying in touch with colleagues and friends, Dempsey has found employment through social media connections. She also shares important information on causes she supports and sends out invitations to local events to masses of people through Twitter and Facebook. The speed with which information travels via social media is often overlooked or underestimated. “I heard about the earthquakes in L.A. before they even hit the news, via tweets,” Dempsey says.

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The Future Is Now For Charlotte graphic designer Laurie Smithwick, social media is a big part of everyday life, as well. Also an early adapter, she began with a personal blog about parenting, creating a tight-knit community among other mommy bloggers across the country. Eventually, the tech-savvy entrepreneur realized she wanted more from other social media sites, and decided, along with her closest blogger friends, to create a friendlier, easier, more inclusive site, where users could upload or link to ideas, stories, and Web sites they loved. “Women are by nature collaborative,” says Smithwick. It was in this spirit that she and her colleagues decided to develop a social media site that would provide the latest and greatest information available. Their resulting creation, Kirtsy.com, has grown exponentially in the past two-and-a-half years, with thousands of users and viewers. It recently was recognized by Microsoft as a leading social media site. Covering everything from arts and entertainment, parenting and family, travel and leisure, to technology and the Internet, Kirtsy has something for everyone. Users can go to the site and post their thoughts, vote on their favorite finds there, or simply browse the myriad categories for a cool story or insightful piece of information. “Everyone has that one friend who always knows about that ‘new thing,’ and Kirtsy provides a platform to share,” Smithwick says. What started as a fun hobby has grown into a modestly profitable business for the cocreators, though Smithwick is quick to point >

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out that the inspiration for Kirtsy was not to make money, but to be a forum to voice likes and dislikes. It does manage to avoid the three subjects that are never to be discussed over dinner: sex, politics, and religion. However, Smithwick says she and her collaborators rarely deny material unless it’s obviously offensive or inappropriate. One of the smartest things she has learned, along with thousands of other online users, is that synching social media sites together results in a greater span of information. Smithwick, who has more than one Twitter account, often tweets about new stories on Kirtsy, under the Kirtsy moniker. Its followers on Twitter have the opportunity to click a link that will take them directly to the Kirtsy Web site. The Kirtsy Facebook page also invites users to check out stories on its site, or to follow Kirtsy on Twitter.

Wading Into Web Territory Deciphering how to use all these social media sites can be daunting and intimidating for late adapters and technophobes. But Dempsey, Smithwick, and others in Charlotte are more than willing to help newbies learn the language and find various applications that expand social media use. CLT Blog is a local group of bloggers who share information, link up, and host meetings on a regular basis. Both Dempsey and Smithwick have participated in local events and have expanded their friendships with other users beyond the scope of cyberspace. For some newcomers to the Web, separating professional associations from personal online relationships can be difficult. LinkedIn is a professional online social media site where

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Facebook has millions of users who share information via videos, photos, stories, links, and “what’s on your mind?” posts. It has been referred to as “the gateway drug” to other social media sites.

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The fastest growing social media platform allows users to ask and answer, “What are you doing?” to other tweeters and followers, but only in 140 characters or less.

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Its motto, “a place to meet friends,” holds true. Used more by the younger generation, MySpace is a platform to post photos of parties, gatherings, and goofy exploits.

business contacts are made and networking via the Internet is the norm. An invitation from another colleague is the only way to join LinkedIn, and most users keep their profiles and posts on a completely professional level. However, some business professionals feel comfortable blurring the lines and use more than one social media site to expand their business and personal lives. Sandy Aichner is a professional Realtor®®®, specializing in homes in the Lake Norman area. Though she has a LinkedIn account, as well as MySpace and Facebook pages, Aichner feels most comfortable connecting all her platforms together and sharing information in whatever way she can. A sports enthusiast, Aichner is on Twitter every day, and posts on almost every topic that comes to mind. She often offers tips on jet skis for sale, and shares photos of amazing ski jumps on the lake, along with new real estate listings, personal wine preferences, and social events in her neighborhood. “I’m just myself,” she says. She is extremely comfortable on the Web and has used it to expand her business, meet like-minded clients and colleagues, grow new friendships, and even sell her car. “Consider it free networking,” says Aichner, who compares the cost of a Rotary Club membership and the limited access to new faces with the ever-growing list of followers and friends she can reach for the cost of a phone and Internet connection. Like many in Charlotte, Aichner uses the Web to create more business opportunities, and this past year, organized a Realtor meet-up at a popular local venue. She sent the word out via social networking sites, and in two short months, hosted a fully sponsored event with 200 attendees. No flyers, mailers, or phone calls were necessary. The RE Bar Camp was so successful that she plans to organize another one later this year. The growth of social media continues, with Facebook and MySpace still ranking as the top sites for connecting. Personal blogs come in as the second most popular type of social media site, with their power and influence holding the greatest sway among women. And, like Dempsey, Smithwick, and Aichner, women bloggers are the most actively engaged, recording the most online time, and connecting via various vehicles. The social media revolution is here. Ladies, it’s time to log on and join in. TCW

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These are not statements associated with just a social responsibility policy. These are core parts of mission and purpose statements proudly displayed on the corporate Web sites of Starbucks, Microsoft, Procter & Gamble, and Pfizer. As today’s brands attempt to differentiate themselves from their many competitors, more and more will attempt to be truly inspiring in what it is they are producing. And why not? Any company that is genuinely converted from old-line commercialism to do-good capitalism is likely to create a powerful intellectual, emotional, and spiritual connection to the customer … exactly the kind of connection business needs in order to acquire and sustain a loyal and passionate following. In anticipation of a wave of businesses entering the waters of inspiration, further blurring the lines between for-profit and not-for-profit, there are several guiding principles that I have used with nonprofits for years. For those in business who aspire to inspire, these principles can become important tenets for success.

communicating your promise in your tagline. Here are a few inspiration-busters to avoid: “We want to be the best.” “We want to sell the most.” “We just want to make a fair profit.” “We promise the best value for the dollar.”

All are noble sentiments. None are inspiring. Making me believe in something that I once thought was impossible begins with words like “imagine,” “dream,” “accelerate,” “change,” “empower,” and “energize.” Some of the most dynamic meetings I have ever been involved in were those in which I asked my nonprofit clients, “What would the world look like if you were to fulfill your mission tomorrow?” Try that at your next team meeting, and you will uncover very quickly whether or not you have the capacity to inspire.

Express Your Appreciation Show genuine appreciation for your business. Nonprofit organizations are, by and large, exceptional at making their donors feel special. Even the average donor receives a thank-you note, and, at some level, usually at the $100-giving level, a thank-you phone call. Based on those criteria, how many companies should have given you a thank-you call? By those standards, I should most certainly receive thank-you calls from Whole Foods, Starbucks, and American Express! Loyalty programs are effective in retaining customers — until a better loyalty program comes along. That’s because so-called “customer appreciation days” are typically traps for more up-selling, and people know that. So their “loyalty” is, understandably, short-term. Conversely, expressing genuine appreciation creates a lifelong relationship. Imagine how a customer would feel if she received a voice mail simply saying, “Thank

Think In Quantum-Leap Fashion Help the consumer believe in something that she once thought was impossible. This is where innovators will thrive and institutions will die. Innovators will think in quantumleap fashion. Institutions will think incrementally. If you have to describe your company’s dreams and ambitions only in the context of a percentage of growth, you are not inspiring anyone. A key indicator of whether you are inspiring effectively is the way in which you are

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Lead The Way Help the consumer see that she is part of a bigger community of world-changers. One of the most powerful fundraising terms is the word “join.” Many companies use this word in a variety of ways. “Join the fight.” “Join the cause.” “Join me.” All indicate that you can be a part of something much bigger than yourself. More than ever before, our individual identities are being defined by the communities of which we are a part, even if (perhaps especially if!) those communities are virtual. If the business community can follow the lead of the nonprofit arena, business leaders will participate in social media for the sake of connecting customers to other customers. In so doing, customers, just like donors, will lead the way into new relationships and new markets. Create and/or tap into platforms for connecting people in and around your mission.

Illustrate The Good You Do Communicate how you are making the world a better place. Not long ago, I had the privilege of traveling to Guatemala with a child sponsorship organization. This is a group I had supported in a modest way for years. But after that firsthand look at how my dollars were being used to help children who were truly impoverished, my giving level will never be the same. I recently met with the CEO of a Fortune 500 Company and saw this principle illustrated in the most dramatic fashion. Throughout the building, there were maps with pushpins marking various towns, cities, and villages around the world where this company and its employees were providing clean drinking water for indigent populations. There was an underlying message there that said, “What we are doing as a company is helping to make the world a better place.” No matter what kind of business you are in, you can learn from the nonprofit sector how to inspire your workforce. Lead, and they may follow. Teach, and they may learn. Inspire, and they will never be the same. TCW

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s much as we may like to eschew the rules of fashion, choosing instead to tailor our looks to our individual vibes, there are elements of a wardrobe that just make sense when it comes to outfitting your professional self.

A great pair of really well-made black pumps. The LBD (that’s little black dress for you neophytes). A simple, but beautifully styled, wool coat. A quality, trendless handbag big enough to hold the essentials, yet small enough to tuck into a file drawer at the office. Fashion staples, all. But what about the suit? Are we far enough removed from the power-dressing trend of the ’80s to pause over this stalwart of the professional woman’s closet? Do we still wear them? Are they still relevant? If so, what does the current incarnation of the suit look like? Today, it depends greatly on your position and industry when it comes to how many suits you own … if you even own a proper suit at all (“proper” meaning matching jacket and skirt or pants). And, although the suit is certainly not dead, it is

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“There is a whole generation of smart, forward-thinking women out there who are changing the tone of what ‘polished’ looks like and what ‘professional’ means,” says Arlene Goldstein, Belk Inc.’s vice president of trend merchandising and fashion direction. “Dressing for work today is all about not only what is appropriate for what you have on your calendar, but also what feels and looks great on you.” For Goldstein, it’s about pulling your outfit together — and the “completer piece” is what she calls today’s manifestation of a professional topper. Instead of a traditional matched-pattern suit, many women are opting for a pretty jacket with interesting dressmaker details, a structured (or even unstructured!) sweater, or other “third” piece to wear over a blouse, and thereby complete an outfit. Marguerite Rupar, of women’s clothier Doncaster Charlotte, advises making those three items more versatile by shopping with your entire wardrobe in mind. “Purchase add-on pieces that you can use in different ways,” she says. “Maybe a great sweater set for the skirt or pants. The cardigan is a good casual Friday choice because it gives the impression of a jacket, but much more relaxed.” “I’m not a fan of a clothing item that serves only one purpose,” Goldstein says. “A soft jacket, a cardigan, a belted trench — any of those can be put smartly on top of a dress or skirt and blouse and will take you from your desk to an out-of-office meeting very easily. And, they can be worn again and again!” >

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That thrifty approach to fashion is fitting, given the tight reins most people are keeping on their spending these days. The economy not only impacts what we can afford, but also, seemingly, what we actually wear. According to Nicole Sinclair, creative director and owner of StyleSanctum, this year’s runway shows exhibited a slightly more conservative character. “Fashion does follow the economy,” Sinclair says. “The runways were showing looks that, visually, were suits, but with a little bit of a twist — a jacket over leggings, or a draped sari over pants.” All of those looks, she notes, can be interpreted by professional women in ways that express their own individual senses of “workable” fashion. “Dressing for work, like dressing for anything, is such a personal choice,” Sinclair adds. “Of course, depending on the industry you’re in or the position you hold, you may choose to dress for power, or to dress as a team player.” Goldstein agrees that your professional > 44

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f the physical attributes people find most attractive in others, a dazzling smile is ranked No. 1 in worldwide surveys — a fact that is not lost on Dr. Patrick Broome and Dr. Robert Lowe, at Charlotte Center for Cosmetic Dentistry. Both dentists believe that a smile reflects a person’s inner beauty, and they take great delight in helping patients unleash that beauty for all the world to see. “A radiant smile exudes confidence and high self-esteem in a person,” Dr. Lowe says. “A beautiful, friendly smile is our best communicator to others … it makes people want to know you better!” “A smile is something that everyone gives and receives every day,” Dr. Broome adds. “It is an outward reflection of our inner emotions. Patients often say they feel liberated from their inhibitions and feel free to let others see the true person inside once inhibitions about their smiles are removed. It’s an amazing feeling to help patients make such a transformation!”

Putting Patients First At Charlotte Center for Cosmetic Dentistry, Dr. Broome and Dr. Lowe work with patients to meet their dental objectives, making dreams come true on a regular basis. “We are working toward a common goal,” Dr. Broome says. “We outline options Patients often say they feel free to let others see the with patients and make recommendations that true person inside once inhibitions about their smiles will achieve their desired are removed. results. Our role is as edu— Dr. Patrick Broome cators, clinicians, and ultimately, as artists.” In addition to offering superior aesthetic and functional dentistry, both dentists are dedicated to their patients’ highest level of comfort during the process. “Our aim is to provide a very calm and intimate environment for patients,” Dr. Broome says. “We utilize many amenities to help patients relax and enjoy their time in our office.” “Those who have bad experiences usually have not experienced the level of care and comfort that today’s modern materials and tech-

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niques can provide,” Dr. Lowe notes. “And, yes, patients are astounded when they come for a cleaning and have a spa paraffin treatment at no added cost!”

Going Techno Cosmetic dentistry is a rapidly changing segment in the dental profession, with new technologies always at the forefront. “Every month, we receive new materials to evaluate, and have an opportunity to propose and evaluate new products that better meet patient needs,” Dr. Broome says. One such technological advance is the digital bite assessment, which uses digital X-rays to verify that a patient’s bite is balanced correctly. Digital impressions provide immediate diagnostic information, doing away with the mess of traditional impressions, and enabling the dentist to send a series of photographs, via the Internet, directly to the laboratory. Another innovation is cone beam 3D imaging, a revolutionary diagnostic and planning tool that utilizes 3D computer-rendering technology. “Traditional X-rays provide only a 2D, or flat cross-section view of the teeth,” Dr. Broome explains. “Cone beam technology allows the dentist to visualize the patient’s current situation from all angles.” This has improved treatment and visualization for cases ranging from simple to extremely difficult. Laser-assisted dentistry continues to revolutionize the patient experience as well, eliminating the need for shots in many cases. This technique offers faster and better healing for the patient, as it affords the dentist a tool that sterilizes as it works. While Charlotte Center for Cosmetic Dentistry is proud to offer all of these technologies — and more — to its clients, what matters most to Dr. Broome and Dr. Lowe is patient care and satisfaction. “The most valuable service we provide to our patients,” says Dr. Lowe, “is tailored, quality dental care, regardless of whether the patient is interested in a total cosmetic makeover, or simply in attending to routine dental needs.” TCW

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Getting To The Core As a well-respected member of the American Society of Bariatric Physicians, Dr. Marlowe approaches weight loss from a medical perspective, ensuring that any underlying problems are discovered and dealt with — because, many times,

those underlying problems are contributing to the excess weight. Recognizing that there are as many as 120 prescription medications that can cause weight gain, Dr. Marlowe works with patients on managing medications that cause them to put on extra pounds. “Many people are on medicines that cause them to gain weight,” he says. “If the medicine has an alternative choice, I can switch them to a medicine that doesn’t cause weight gain. If they need the medicine because it is saving their life, I can still work with them and help them Dr. Marlowe’s Weight Loss Institute lose weight.” 400 Clarice Ave. • Suite 100 Dr. Marlowe is also an expert at equipping paCharlotte, NC 28204 tients with a variety of tools to help with weight 704/348-4000 loss, including keeping a food diary, becoming marlowesweightloss.com aware of eating triggers, weighing daily, examining possible depression, and much more. He says patients are surprised at how much healthier they become and how much better they feel once the extra pounds start coming off. “If you compare the statistics, weight loss through diet and exercise does more for a patient than any other intervention,” he adds. “Bariatrics is the only specialty that reverses medical conditions and cures people of diabetes, hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, GERD (gastroesophageal reflux disease), and the list goes on.” At the first visit, Dr. Marlowe will take an extensive medical history, You can’t really successfully lose weight and keep it off perform a physical exam, without becoming a success in all aspects of your life. and order laboratory tests, — Thomas Marlowe, M.D. if necessary. Each patient

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walks out of that visit armed with a plan that will put her on the road to weight loss. The initial exam is followed by monthly in-office visits, as patient and doctor work together to fine-tune the individualized weight-loss regimen. So that patients’ weight loss will be both safe and sustainable, Dr. Marlowe cautions about unreasonable expectations. “Some patients expect to lose more than 40 pounds in the first month, and that’s clearly unreasonable,” he says. “But they can expect to lose 100 pounds in a year or two, and keep it off for the rest of their lives.” TCW

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the completion of installation, each customer is partnered with a designer whose goal is to make the job seamless. Tile Collection works with over 80 suppliers from all over the world. In addition to the showroom, the company has a 10,000-square-foot granite facility, which houses Tile Collection’s granite, marble, limestone, and DuPont™ Zodiaq® fabrication and installation division. “Working with creative, talented people is what makes this so much fun,” Creasser says, referring to her all-female showroom staff. “Taking a kitchen or bathroom completely apart, down to nothing, and then putting it back together again with beautiful materials is incredibly rewarding!”

Recognized And Honored Tile Collection’s talented team of designers, project managers, field superintendents, installers, and warehouse pros has been honored time and again at HomeArama, a Charlotte home walking tour and showcase for master builders, artisans, interior designers, craftsmen, and landscape architects. Since first participating in the event in 1994, Tile Collection has been awarded “Charlotte’s Best” for tile showroom, installation, and granite countertops, and has received the People’s Choice Award in several HomeArama show houses. Creasser, herself, has been widely recognized in Charlotte’s business community, as well. She has been named Outstanding Trade Member of the Year by the Interior Design Society. And, this year, she won the 2009 Woman Business Owner of the Year award from the Charlotte chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners. “I had been a finalist for this award four times,” Creasser says. “I respect the women of NAWBO so much. And I made it a personal goal to win Woman Business Owner of the Year during my 50s. I turned 59 this year, so I just made it under the wire!” With a business philosophy focused on hard work, integrity, and positivity, Creasser looks forward to Tile Collection’s continued strong presence in the Charlotte area. TCW

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rom treating gum disease to correcting a “gummy” smile, Charlotte native Dr. Jeffrey West has all of your periodontal needs covered — offering the latest technology, mixed with a gentle touch that will keep patients smiling for years to come. Periodontists are specialized dentists who undergo additional years of training to become experts in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of periodontal diseases, plus the use of dental implants. Even with 30 years of experience in periodontal dentistry and oral surgery, Dr. West recognizes the importance of continued training in the latest technological advances. He has logged 10,000 hours of continuing education in his field since 1998. Dr. West notes that one simple, nontechnical action can do worlds to improve the health of your mouth: flossing. “You would be amazed at what a difference flossing can make,” he says. “Brush-

ing is very good, but only by flossing properly can you clean out bacteria and plaque that build up between the teeth and below the gum line.” According to Dr. West, flossing can prevent periodontitis, and even bad breath! He notes that good oral health is important to your health in a number of ways. “Infections in the mouth and gums can bog down your overall immune system and make you more susceptible to many illnesses, such as cardiovascular disease, premature birth, or endocarditis (heart infection),” Dr. West says. “In extreme cases, undiagnosed oral infections can cause serious medical complications.” Dr. West strives to improve patients’ lives, and he particularly enjoys working with dental implants. “Many patients feel self-conscious about missing teeth or are worried when circumstances come up that require the extraction of teeth,” he says. “It makes me happy to be able to help give them an entirely new smile.” TCW

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hen it comes to the comfort, wellbeing, and enjoyment of its residents, Southminster Continuing Care Retirement Community, located in the SouthPark area, has been exceeding expectations since it opened its doors in 1987. “We offer a full continuum of care that includes homes and services for approximately 350 independent residents, as well as living space in our health center for an additional 100 residents who may require assisted living, dementia care, or skilled nursing,” says Breta O’Masters, director of marketing. Southminster also makes accessible a full line of services, activities, and programs. “Our residents have choices for how they want to spend their days,” O’Masters says. “Residents can be just as busy as they want to be!” Busy with activities such as woodworking, art classes, computer training, bingo, exercise classes, and worship opportunities. “The residents here are an extremely active

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f the eyes are the window to the soul, your gums may be the window to your health! For Dr. Kiya Green Dixie, of The Periodontal & Implant Center of Matthews, educating patients on the importance of healthy gums is Job One. Periodontal literally means “around the tooth,” and there are lots of factors that impact the healthy (or unhealthy) state of the tissue and bone that support your teeth. Plaque and bacteria under the gumline, genetics, stress, smoking, and systemic illnesses can wreak havoc on your teeth and gums. Left untreated, periodontal disease can have serious consequences, including tooth loss, heart disease, stroke, respiratory issues, and even complications with diabetes and pregnancy. The Periodontal & Implant Center of Matthews offers the only laser histologically shown to treat periodontitis. Laser therapy means no cutting or sutures, no loss of gum tissue (teeth do not look longer after surgery), and no post-operative

pain associated with traditional surgery, making the patient’s experience much more pleasant. In addition to treating disease, Dr. Dixie provides frenectomies (removal of excess tissue), implant therapy, correcting “gummy” smiles, and gum grafting (replacement of lost gum tissue). She often uses a gum grafting technique that avoids the typical practice of taking tissue from the palate. Dr. Dixie recommends a healthy lifestyle to diminish the risk, decrease the severity, and slow the speed of gum disease development. “A healthy smile,” she says, “really is a beautiful smile.” Dr. Dixie is a Diplomate of the American Board of Periodontology and is currently the only practicing female periodontist in Charlotte. She and her husband moved to the area in 2007, to raise their daughters. “Coming here has been such a positive move for our family,” she says. “We absolutely love the quality of life we have in Charlotte, and I’m enjoying becoming active in the community.” TCW

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hen Max and Susan Varji opened their hair salon, Varji & Varji Salon, on Morehead Street in 2000, they knew they eventually wanted to expand their business. For six years, they ran a successful salon, cultivating a loyal clientele and training extensively to stay ahead of Charlotte’s ever-burgeoning sense of style. And all the while, they planned for more. “We knew what we wanted to do; we had a vision,” says Susan Varji. “It took us six years to find the right location for another salon — one that could offer services beyond what we had been offering. And when the time was right, we knew how to make it all work.” And work it has. Now, with two thriving locations, the Varjis have firmly established themselves as key players in The Queen City’s beauty biz. In 2006, the couple opened Varji & Varji Salon and Spa on Governor Morrison Street, across

from SouthPark mall. While the Morehead salon is still dedicated to hair and makeup, the full-service SouthPark location also features luxury spa services, including facials, massages, body treatments, wraps, waxing, threading, and manicures/pedicures. Well-staffed with some of the city’s besttrained stylists, the Varjis — themselves internationally trained — continue to fulfill the roles of salon owners and hairstylists. And, as their family has grown (they now have three young children), they work to achieve the professional/ personal balance most busy couples face. “I have a bigger responsibility to my children these days,” says Susan Varji. “But I keep my hand in the business. I still regularly see clients — some of whom have been with me from the very beginning!” It’s this kind of loyalty that has motivated Varji & Varji to stay on the cutting edge of a business that is every bit as much about substance as it is about style. TCW

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he Charlotte Women’s Pavilion PLLC offers expert obstetric and gynecologic care in a caring environment. And with Dr. Charles Anikwue as the solo practitioner, you can take comfort in the fact that you will always see the same doctor. Originally from Nigeria, Dr. Anikwue graduated first in his medical school class at the renowned University of Glasgow, in Scotland. He moved to the United States to continue his education, and completed his residency at The New York Hospital-Cornell University Medical Center. For years, he worked as one of only two OB/GYNs in Halifax County. After selling his practice there, Dr. Anikwue and his wife, Mary, moved to Minnesota, where he worked with a medical company. In 2006, they moved to Charlotte to be near family and, in turn, the couple opened a new medical practice. The Charlotte Women’s Pavilion provides com-

prehensive care for all stages of pregnancy and delivery, and offers a variety of other services, including breast and pelvic exams; infertility assessment and treatment; birth control; management of fibroid tumors; ovarian cysts; endometriosis and abnormal bleeding; gynecologic surgery; and menopause and post-menopause management. Dr. Anikwue has assembled an international staff from six different countries, including Columbia, El Salvador, Jamaica, Mexico, Nigeria, and the United States. And they all love what they do. Most of the staff speak Spanish, in addition to English. To accommodate their many Asian patients, an interpreter is on call when needed. “This is just a happy place to be,” says Mary Anikwue. “Everybody wants to come to work each day, and that attitude trickles down to our patients. When new patients come in, they are surprised at how welcome and comfortable they feel.” TCW

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rust, dedication, smiles — all are priorities for Dr. Colleen Peleaux and Dr. Darragh Bailey, of Peleaux & Bailey Dentistry. They dedicate themselves to restoring smiles by placing fillings, crowns, bridgework, or implants; and to enhancing patient smiles through cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Bailey’s call to dentistry came early, when she required extensive dental work as a child. She felt comfortable with her dentist and says she knew from age 5 what she wanted to be when she grew up. After graduating from dental school, she visited her childhood dentist to tell him that he was the reason she chose to go into the profession. Dr. Peleaux developed her passion for dentistry while working as a dental hygienist. She decided to continue her education and become a dentist so she could help every patient achieve and maintain healthy teeth and gums. Both Dr. Bailey and Dr. Peleaux are commit-

ted to expanding their knowledge and staying current with the changes in dental treatment and procedures, and both enjoy the social aspect that comes with being a dentist. “I love meeting patients and getting to know them,” Dr. Peleaux says. “It’s the people who make it fun.” The entire dental team recognizes the importance of patient education in maintaining dental health, and each member works hard to teach patients how to prevent dental disease. “The best dental care starts at home,” Dr. Bailey says. “We can help patients with proper hygiene instruction and dental aides to improve homecare effectiveness. This ultimately results in less time spent in our office.” One patient, Gary Staines, says that since he found doctors Peleaux and Bailey, he actually looks forward to his dental visits. “They know me by name when I walk in the door, and they treat me like family,” he says. TCW

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f you are looking for a one-stop shop for all your pharmaceutical needs, but you long for the personalized care reminiscent of yesteryear, look no further than Medicine & More Pharmacy. In fact, Medicine & More Pharmacy owner and pharmacist Howard Gaines will stop you if you try to lump his unique business in with the “big-box” retail chain drugstores that are the norm these days. “What makes us different,” he says, “is that our major focus is health, not tuna-in-the-can or beach balls.” Dr. Gaines, who has been a pharmacist for over 30 years, says that providing friendly, customized, one-on-one customer service is the mission at Medicine & More Pharmacy. “Our goal is to limit our customers’ wait time to less than 15 minutes,” he explains. “Our competitors take longer so that you can buy items you originally had no intention of purchasing.” The Pharmacy offers prescription com-

Medicine & More Pharmacy 6021 The Plaza • Suite C Charlotte, NC 28215 704/537-0191 medicineandmorepharmacy.com

pounding, and flu shots on demand, allowing customers to avoid the long lines and crowds. At Medicine & More Pharmacy, you can also enjoy free blood pressure checks performed by a trained technician. The prescription counter is located near the front door, and Medicine & More Pharmacy has call-ahead curb service, allowing for more convenient fulfillment of prescriptions — especially important when you’re not feeling well or you have a sick loved one at home. Dr. Gaines also prides himself on providing prescription delivery at no charge to customers in the Charlotte area (some restrictions apply). “Our major goal is good customer service, not volume,” Dr. Gaines says. “At Medicine & More Pharmacy, you are more than just a number. By focusing on service, we can’t help but get to know the people we serve. We value our customers, and we are concerned about their health.” TCW

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lthough Dr. Charles Payet has been a dentist for 11 years, he considers himself an “eternal student of dentistry.” His passion for the field and dedication to learning have taken him to many of the top post-graduate programs for continuing education. “In a typical year, I attend 55 to 100 hours of clinical continuing education to stay current on advances in dentistry,” says Dr. Payet. Dr. Payet also has a passion to teach the skills he works hard to obtain. He has served as an adjunct clinical instructor at the University of North Carolina School of Dentistry (where he completed his own dental degree), and a faculty mentor at the Nash Institute for Advanced Dental Learning, where he had the opportunity to teach other dentists techniques in cosmetic and esthetic dentistry. All of that emphasis on education translates into a philosophy of working with patients that focuses, interestingly, on staying out of the dentist’s

chair! “Our mission is to help you keep your teeth for the rest of your life — looking good, feeling good, and needing as little work as possible,”says Dr. Payet. And that means patient education. Dr. Payet and his staff work hard to identify risk factors that could shorten the functional and esthetic lifespan of your teeth and dental work. He offers a full line of dental services, from six-month braces, cosmetic dentistry, general dentistry, root canal, headache therapy, and dental implants. His practice uses the latest in digital dental technology, including the CEREC 3D crowning option; digital X-rays; and digital photography, which assists in showing patients clearly the progress and eventual outcome of their treatment. Patients are encouraged to ask questions, and express concerns and worries. “We are not here to simply tell you what to do,” Dr. Payet says. “Our goal is to develop an individualized assessment of your dental and oral health.” TCW

Dr. Charles Payet 6836 Morrison Blvd. • Suite 202 Charlotte, NC 28211 704/364-7069 smilesbypayet.com

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hat once was headed to an industrial waste bin could now be on its way to beautifully swathing the seat cushions of the mid-century Heywood-Wakefield dining chairs your grandma so lovingly handed down to you. James and Ewa Powell, owners of Modern Fabrics, have made a business of taking furniture manufacturers’ leftover fabrics and offering them to area designers and regular consumers at great savings. Great savings, because these aren’t just run-of-the-mill remnants — the company deals only in high-end upholstery, from names like Maharam, KnollTextiles, Donghia, Kravet, and Designers Guild. Modern Fabrics also provides seating and cushion upholstery services. “I saw so much waste when I was working in furniture factories myself,” James Powell says. “I pay a premium for what is essentially industrial waste, and then I can offer it to my clients at 50

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to 75 percent off the manufacturer’s listed price.” The Powells consider their efforts valuable to the furniture maker, the consumer, and the earth. “We really see this as work to give all of these fabrics a home,” Ewa Powell says with a laugh, as she makes a sweeping gesture toward the hundreds of rolls of material lining the walls of Modern Fabrics. The couple started the business online two years ago, but initial sales were slow. The two were determined to find a way to get the material into the hands of people who could use it, and once their story was picked up by a national do-it-yourself magazine, orders started coming in. Fast-forward to 2009, and Modern Fabrics’ retail space boasts a trendy South End location, in a small building flooded with natural light. “We have customers who come regularly to see what’s new, because we are constantly bringing in new designs,” James Powell says. “It’s part of what makes this business so much fun!” TCW

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asling Dentistry is an all-female, multispecialty dental practice dedicated to providing the very best general dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, endodontics, and orthodontics for patients of all ages. Drs. Gwyn Davis, Kimberly Anderson, and Tiky Swain recognize that many people are struggling with difficult financial decisions. But, they say, it’s important that folks understand routine dental care is not a place to try to economize. They stress preventative care and patient education to keep their patients on a path to healthier teeth and gums. “A lot of people think they can ignore preventive dental treatment, but saving that small amount of money now may be much more costly in the long run,” says Dr. Anderson. She says routine cleanings and checkups are relatively inexpensive and are imperative to prevent issues that can create larger dental (and medical) com-

plications down the road. “There is a strong link between periodontal disease and other chronic diseases,” Dr. Anderson says. “Problems in your mouth can make chronic illnesses much more difficult to control.” Dasling Dentistry specializes in all aspects of dental care, including exams and cleaning; X-rays (both traditional and digital); cosmetic procedures like composite fillings, porcelain crowns, whitening; diagnosis and treatment of periodontal disease; bridge repair; Invisalign braces; and Lumineers® porcelain veneers. Dasling Dentistry is dedicated to providing the very best care, even in a tough economy. Procedures can be prioritized so that the most urgent problems are handled first. The staff works with each patient on a plan that procures treatment within budgetary constraints. For Dasling Dentistry, placing a premium on your health means putting your smile front and center. TCW

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hen it comes to facial plastic surgery, you want only the best. That’s why your first call should be to Dr. Sean Freeman at The Center for Facial Plastic and Laser Surgery. Since 1988, Dr. Freeman has specialized exclusively in facial plastic surgery. And that specialization is as important to him as it is to his patients. “What separates me from many other doctors is that most doctors will do anything from the top of the head to the bottom of the foot,” he says. “I’ve always felt that if you are going to be The Center For Facial Plastic really good at something, you need to concenAnd Laser Surgery trate in one area.” 11220 Elm Lane • Suite 101 After spending his entire residency in the field Charlotte, NC 28277 of head and neck surgery, Dr. Freeman completed 704/543-1110 onlyfaces.com a fellowship in facial plastic surgery. He is certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. As a result of his expert training and 21 years of experience, he is able to utilize a number of advanced techniques, such as a deepplane lifting of the face, which most other doctors don’t do. Though more complicated than many other procedures, this type of facelift provides a longer, more natural-looking result. Dr. Freeman pioneered the SOOF Lift, a novel approach to performing lower eyelid surgery and a mid-facelift during the same operation. Previously, those procedures required two separate operations. He I’ve always felt that if you are going to be really good at also was instrumental in something, you need to concentrate in one area. the development of the Endotine, a device that helps — Dr. Sean Freeman mold the shape of the forehead and brow. Rhinoplasty, or a “nose job,” Dr. Freeman says, is one of the toughest requested cosmetic procedures. However, his training and experience have allowed him to perform successful corrective nose surgery time after time, to help countless satisfied patients achieve a new look. Dr. Freeman’s expertise is in demand across the United States and Europe, where he has traveled and taught other doctors, helping them to hone their skills. Several books and chapters of books also bear his name.

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In addition to facial surgery, Dr. Freeman’s office offers nonsurgical line and wrinkle reduction therapies, as well as laser hair removal, laser skin rejuvenation, and laser tattoo removal. While a nurse on staff performs most laser procedures, Dr. Freeman administers fillers and Botox® himself, since the concentration of the serum and the depth of the injection are of paramount importance in achieving the desired outcome. “Fillers are good when you have a depression in thick skin that is visible when the patient is not moving the face,” Dr. Freeman notes. “If a wrinkle or depression shows up when the patient smiles, then you should consider Botox. Regardless, fillers and Botox should be administered by a physician.” At The Center for Facial Plastic and Laser Surgery, all procedures are performed in the office, and patients generally go home the same day. If a brief hospital stay is needed, Dr. Freeman has full privileges at Carolinas Medical Center and Presbyterian Hospital. According to Dr. Freeman, choosing a plastic surgeon means doing your homework. Doctors should be board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery or the American Board of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Request patient references. And you should always ask to see the surgical suites — easily the most important rooms in their practice. Dr. Freeman also says that patients need to be careful when considering so-called “quickrecovery” procedures touted by a few doctors. Some patients are candidates for Dr. Freeman’s SignatureLift, from which they heal faster, but others are better treated with a traditional deepplane approach. “You can’t fool Mother Nature,” he says. “If the patient’s exam and desires indicate that a SignatureLift is not the best procedure for them, there will be some downtime. I usually tell my patients to count on 10 to 14 days before they will feel comfortable out and about with makeup on. It will take four to six weeks after surgery to be feeling glamorous again.” TCW

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In addition to natural skincare, Dr. Posang offers specialized treatments for women and men who are experiencing the effects of cellular imbalance: fatigue, loss of libido, weight gain, hair loss, insomnia, and low energy. Bioidentical hormones, which are derived solely from plants, are one remedy. “When a patient comes to me with an interest in avoiding synthetic hormones, we first do a complete assessment of his or her hormone levels,” Dr. Posang says. “Bio-identicals match what the body used to make, and a youthful balance of hormones can be maintained.” Dr. Posang travels the world to meet with

researchers in anti-aging treatments. Her dedication to healthy longevity has led Posang Nature to be the only clinic in North Carolina to use some of the most advanced anti-aging technology, including the Ion Magnum and the Facial Perfector. The Ion Magnum targets trouble spots (typically the abdomen, arms, legs, and buttocks) on the body and uses painless currents to replicate crucial cell communication. The currents prompt the body to burn fat, encourage the nerve junctions to secrete growth horPosang Nature mone, and in turn, rejuvenate and tone muscle 3440 Toringdon Way • Suite 205 while eliminating stubborn fatty deposits. “It is (In Ballantyne) an excellent procedure for losing inches, workCharlotte, NC 28277 ing as a catalyst for you to reach your weight 704/927-5808 posangnature.net loss goals,” Dr. Posang says. arasysperfector.com The Facial Perfector is a treatment targeted at all three layers of skin. “It is painless and takes only about 45 minutes, and signals your own facial cells to produce collagen and elastin,” Dr. Posang explains. “There is no pain, no injections, no side effects; just nanotechnology, rejuvenating your skin in a completely natural way.” For some of her patients, Dr. Posang’s allnatural approach to well-being is a way of life; for others, it is a complement to an ongoing treatment. “I work with a number of cancer patients,” she says. “We use natural nutrients to We are what we eat, but we are also what we consume improve their immunity and stamina, so that their in other ways — from the toxins in the water we drink, bodies can act against unto the chemicals our skin absorbs.” natural cells.” — Dr. Paveena Posang In today’s economy,

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orking Charlotte is more than an attractive new magazine that has garnered national media attention. According to its publisher and founder, Dr. Wesley Carter, it is an “innovative” tool for job seekers, and a “movement” that will expand into other cities, beginning with Atlanta, Raleigh-Durham, and Chapel Hill. “Working Charlotte is an economic recovery model that builds awareness of civic-minded, displaced professionals; helps them find jobs; and protects the vitality of the Charlotte area’s Working Charlotte business community,” Dr. Carter explains. “I’m 704/992-1211 helping retain Charlotte’s top talent!” wesley@workingcharlotte.com Since its debut in January 2009, Working workingcharlotte.com Charlotte has strived to change the way that area professionals approach the job market. Middleand senior-level out-of-work professionals can purchase a two-page section of the magazine that highlights their accomplishments, goals, and community involvement. Every spread includes a profile with a professional photograph showcasing the candidate. Working Charlotte is distributed to business leaders and the region’s top employers, and can also be found in professional offices, retail outlets, and some supermarkets, restaurants, and entertainment venues. “If, today, you are relying on conventional means of getting a job and keeping I saw a need to help promote Charlotte’s top talent, a job, then you will be left and I wanted to build on what is unique behind,” Dr. Carter says. about our community. But, she cautions job seek— Dr. Wesley Carter ers not to depend solely on the social media of the moment to land a coveted position. “Don’t assume that if you send an e-mail to 5,000 people that 5,000 people read it,” she says. “Your message needs to be qualitative, not quantitative.” For each issue of Working Charlotte, Dr. Carter interviews the job seekers to be profiled, making sure that they can demonstrate the value that they provided to their prior organization(s). She also requires that the subjects of her job candidate profiles actively volunteer in the community.

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Dr. Carter states that she makes no exceptions to the volunteering requirement. Even businesses profiled in the magazine must be actively volunteering in the community to qualify for a profile. For job seekers, Dr. Carter recommends volunteering as a way to stay “employed,” even though there may not be financial compensation. “Service to others is priceless,” she says. “You can continue to sharpen your skills as a volunteer and fill gaps in your resumé.” Along with Working Charlotte, Dr. Carter has developed a volunteer program where she matches displaced workers with companies that need consulting but cannot afford to pay for it. “At the end of the designated period,” she explains, “the company has received the expertise it needs, and the displaced professional receives a letter of recommendation along with solid work experience to put on the résumé. “In today’s economy and job market,” she continues, “we have to become more creative in how we acquire and enrich our work experience. Whether I’m talking to displaced professionals or to business owners, I talk about entrepreneurship and the relationship between innovation, market leadership, and sustainability.” Dr. Carter speaks from experience. In February 2008, she joined the ranks of job seekers when she was laid off from IBM, losing her job as a marketing program manager covering Asia, Europe, and the United States. After having worked more than two decades in the field, she decided to finish her doctorate in organizational leadership and, along the way, awakened her own desires to become an entrepreneur. “I saw a need to help promote Charlotte’s top talent, and I wanted to build on what is unique about our community,” Dr. Carter says. “I wasn’t going to be intimidated by hard work or a challenge. And, I really enjoy Charlotte. I’m building my business in Charlotte. I’m raising my children in Charlotte. I’m volunteering in Charlotte. Again, I stress service to the community, because sustainable success cannot be achieved without service capital.” TCW

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Kannapolis Junior Woman’s Club

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President: Kimberly Stewart.......... 704/933-9908

Altrusa International President: Zaida Perez-Mendez....704/992-5567 www.altrusa.com

Pilot Club Of Kannapolis Contact: Delinda Rodgers............. 704/933-6776 ddrodgers@carolina.rr.com

Gaston County

Beta Sigma Phi President: Suzanne Harter............704/527-0769

Gaston County Democratic Women’s Club Contact: Jean Epplie..................... 704/867-2070 Gaston County Republican Women President: Pat C. Smith................704/824-0346

Girl Scouts Of The Pioneer Council CEO: Janice Booth........................704/864-3245 www.girlscoutspc.org

President: Heather Adcock...........704/864-9644 jlgc@bellsouth.net www.jlgaston.org Kings Mountain Woman’s Club President: Ann Gamble................704/739-3561 Vice President: Betty Benton........704/739-4928 Contact: Betty Gamble.................704/739-3800 Pilot Club Of Gastonia President: Luvina Glover...............704/867-9820 Woman’s Club Of Gastonia Contact: Carol Lewis....................704/865-7039

Iredell County Mooresville Women’s Club President: Martha Hill..................704/664-2757

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Regent: Courtney Layne..................................... .............................. courtneylayne@hotmail.com Membership Chair: Miriam Smith..704/391-0504 Mecklenburg Declaration Of Independence Chapter

Contact: Judy Wilson....................704/849-8268

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Assistance League Of Charlotte President: Renee Reese................704/525-5228 www.charlotte.assistanceleague.org

Piedmont Patriots Chapter

Regent: Mary Joy.........................704/334-6035 Flags Across The Nation President: Eileen Schwartz...........704/962-1868 eileen@flagsacrossthenation.org www.flagsacrossthenation.org Girl Scouts Hornets’ Nest Council Executive Officer: Sally Daley.......704/731-6552 ceo@hngirlscouts.org www.hngirlscouts.org Good Friends Chair: Patty Norman...................... 704/523-1222 www.goodfriendscharlotte.us Junior League Of Charlotte Inc. President: Katherine Fuller...........704/375-5993 www.jlcharlotte.org Junior Woman’s Club Of Charlotte President: Allison Yezek..................................... .............................charlotte.juniors@yahoo.com www.charlottejuniors.com

Lake Norman Junior Women’s Club President: Stefani Hasty................ 828/320-5810 lknirs@yahoo.com www.lknjrs.com Las Amigas Inc. Charlotte Chapter

President: Jeanne Holtzclaw....... 704/375-5232 Gastonia Chapter

President: Estelle Coffey.............. 704/843-3572 Mooresville Chapter

President: Bea Spalding.............. 704/567-0513 Matthews Woman’s Club President: June Hamrick ..............704/845-4567 Mecklenburg County Women’s Commission .....................................................................704/336-3210

Mint Hill Women’s Club President: Toni Rollins..................704/573-7038 president@minthillwc.com Vice President: Ann Austin...........704/545-0184 vicepresident@minthillwc.com www.minthillwc.com National Organization For Women .......................................................... 704/442-2915 charlottenow@hotmail.com North Carolina Council For Women (SW Region) .......................................................... 704/563-3700 North Carolina Council For Women .......................................................... 919/733-2455 North Mecklenburg Woman’s Club President: Denise Carter...............704/892-1041 Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary President: Barbara Knowles..........704/364-2419 Contact: Jean Freeman.................704/365-5409 Today’s Charlotte Woman ...................................................................... 704/521-6872

University City Women’s Group President: Jean Kern....................704/594-6884 1st Vice President: Maggie Joseph... 704/599-3703

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Veterans Of Foreign Wars Ladies Auxiliary President: Lynn Jones.................. 704/332-3669 Women’s Impact Fund Chair: Toni Freeman........................ 704/973-4589 Chair-elect: Dianne Bailey ............ 704/973-4589 www.womensimpactfund.org Women Work .......................................................1-202/467-6346 www.womenwork.org Young Women’s Christian Association/ YWCA Executive Director: Jane McIntyre... 704/525-5770 www.ywcacentralcarolinas.org

Political Black Women’s Caucus President: Etta Scarborough.........704/366-7118 ettscon3@aol.com Charlotte-Mecklenburg Republican Women’s Club President: Gretchen Easton..........704/562-4131 www.cmrwc.com

National Organization For Women Charlotte Chapter

Coordinator: Cindy Thomson........704/442-2915 charlottenow@hotmail.com

Professional American Association Of Medical Assistants Contact: Patricia Herring, CMA-C...... 704/814-9265 pjh2ncaama@aol.com Contact: Melody Juarez, CMA ................................ melodyjuarez@hotmail.com www.aama-ntl.org American Association Of University Women President:Millie Hoffer-Foushee..336/643-6689 American Business Women’s Association Charlotte Charter Chapter

President: Pam Bell...pamela.bell@rocketmail.com Vice President: Rosanne Cureton-Jones................828/238-0551 www.abwacharlottecharter.org Hornets’ Nest Chapter

President: Jo Clark.......................704/786-5334 University Chapter

Charlotte Women’s Political Caucus President: Michele Miller Houck..... 704/987-9232 www.nwpc.org Democratic Women’s Club Of Mecklenburg County President: Pat Cotham.................704/731-6102 mcdp@bellsouth.net League Of Women Voters Of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Co-President: Malyn Pratt ...........704/556-4600 Co- President: Janet Brinkley.........704/556-4600 www.goleaguego.org Mecklenburg Evening Republican Women’s Club President: Tresa Cummins............704/737-3636 Vice President: Judy Steed............704/846-4297

President: Jane Norman...............704/552-8492 abwauniv@abwauniversitychapter.org Association For Women In Architecture Chair: Nora Black.........................704/536-4988 Association For Women In Communications President: Louise Barden.president@awc-charlotte.org Secretary: Marilyn Sarow...secretary@awc-charlotte.org Hotline: 704/849-4777 www.awc-charlotte.org Association For Women In Electronics President: Betsy Bowen................704/509-8244 betsybowen@solectron.com First Vice President: Gwen Clark. 704/945-4731 gclark0216@aol.com www.womeninelectronics.org

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Managing Director: Lori Dvorak...... 704/947-8476 loridvorak@eWomenNetwork.com

Charlotte Chapter

President: Sandy Falls...................704/537-5972 Vice President: Catherine Mullis.. 704/552-0311 Contact: Betty Hooks....................704/545-4182 Metropolitan Chapter

President: Deborah McDonald......704/714-2219 Hotline: 1-866/851-9446 Carolina Association Of Black Women Entrepreneurs President: Sylvia Grier..................704/333-1690 Contact: Trasha Black..................704/333-1690 www.cabweinc.org Carolinas Professional Sales Women And Entrepreneurs President: Ann Hodges.................704/724-0326 www.cpsecharlotte.org Charlotte Association Of Insurance Women President: Renee Shanity................. 704/547-7119 President-elect: Debbie Miller......... 704/376-2436 www.caiwcharlotte.com Credit Professionals International Contact: Michelle Rocher.............704/492-5611 CREW Charlotte Inc. Director: Cindy Wolfe...................... 704/714-7919 kristen.pleascwolfe@bankozarks.com President Elect: Stacie Jacobs............ 704/342-4269 www.crewcharlotte.org Executive Women International Charlotte Chapter

President: Lou Ann Anderson...... 704/384-0546 laanderson@novanthealth.org Executive Women’s Golf Association President: Judy Hillhouse..............704/945-7004 president@ewgacharlotte.org Vice President: Linda Letourneau.704/945-7004 www.ewgacharlotte.org eWomenNetwork Regional Executive Director: Kristy Rogers................................... 972/620-9995 www.ewomennetwork.com

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Managing Director: Mel Miller........ 704/650-5439 melmiller@eWomenNetwork.com Friends Of Beverly Inc. President Beverly Grant.704/271-3777; 800/371-1939 beverly@friendsofbeverly.com www.friendsofbeverly.com Institute Of Management Accountants President: Bert Baloga............................................... ..........................bbaloga@accountantsintl.com.com International Association Of Administrative Professionals Charlotte Chapter

Contact: Leigh Ann Nafus............704/243-4786 www.iaap-charlotte.org

National Council Of Negro Women Inc. President: Melvina Bethea............704/372-9575 charlottencnw@earthlink.net Pilot Club Of Charlotte Inc. President: Betty Poplin.. . . . . . . . . . . 704/522-1120 Professional Association Of Healthcare Office Managers Contat: Tricia Varela .................................tavarela@novanthealth.org Women Executives President: Melissa McGuire..............704/442-5322 www.wecharlotte.org Women’s Initiative Network President/Executive Director: Jane Boston ............................. jboston@motivationsceu.com www.womensinet.com

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Metrolina Chapter

President: Rindi Bowman.............803/802-7300 Mecklenburg County Medical Society Women Physicians Section Vice Speaker: Docla Hickey, M.D..704/376-3688 www.meckmed.org Metropolitan Business And Professional Women President: Elizabeth W. Kennedy.... 704/374-8201 Hotline: 1-866/851-9446 www.mbpw.org National Association Of Negro Business And Professional Women’s Clubs Inc. National President: Sandra Coleman ................................... sacoleman@nanbpwc.org National Association Of Women Business Owners Charlotte President: Colleen Brannan..........704/378-0123 President-elect: Marguerite Rupar...704/370-0433 www.nawbocharlotte.org National Association Of Women In Construction Contact: Dove Seifers-Putnam............................ ...........................dseifers@enviornamics-inc.com www.nawiccharlotte.com

Clover/Lake Wylie Republican Women’s Club President: Blanche Bryant.............803/831-7497 www.scfrw.org/unit.html Fort Mill Woman’s Club President: Crystal Williamson.......803/547-7344 Junior Woman’s Club Of Rock Hill President: Krista Howell..................................... Membership Chair: Libby Love.....803/230-1098 Rock Hill Woman’s Club Contact: Karen Kaylor..................803/328-8888 Safe Passage Executive Director: Peggy Payne..803/329-3336 York County Republican Women’s Club President: Diane Carr...................803/631-1049

Editor’s Note: While we strive to present a full listing of area organizations, we apologize in advance for any omissions or errors. For inclusion in future issues, please e-mail editor@todayscharlottewoman.com.

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Social Services............................................704/336-3150 Time Warner Cable............................................704/377-9600 United Way of Central Carolinas.................704/372-7170 Voter Registration......................................704/336-2133 Water Service............................................................. 311 Water/Sewer Bills....................................................... 311 Zoning.......................................................704/336-3569 Cornelius Fire Department (non-emergency)................704/892-1544 Mayor & Town Hall....................................704/892-6031 Police Department (non-emergency)............ 704/892-1363 Concord/Kannapolis Cabarrus County Sheriff’s Department........704/920-3000 Concord Fire Department (non-emergency).. 704/920-5516 Concord Mayor, City Manager & Town Hall.....704/920-5215 Concord Police (non-emergency).................. 704/920-5000 Kannapolis Mayor......................................704/920-4300 Kannapolis Fire Department (non-emergency)..... 704/920-4260 Kannapolis Police (non-emergency)..............704/920-4000 Davidson Fire Department (non-emergency)................704/940-9623 Mayor & Town Board.................................704/868-6917 Police Department (non-emergency).............704/892-5131 Fort Mill Fire Department (non-emergency)................803/547-5511 Mayor & Town Hall....................................803/547-2116 Police Department (non-emergency).............803/547-2022 Huntersville Fire Department (non-emergency)................704/875-3563 Mayor & Town Hall....................................704/875-6541 Police Department (non-emergency).............704/875-6542 Matthews Fire Department (non-emergency).....................704/847-9400 Mayor & Town Hall............................................704/847-4411 Police Department (non-emergency).................704/847-4069 Rescue & EMS (non-emergency)........................704/847-4468 Mint Hill Fire Department (non-emergency).....................704/545-4866 Mayor & Town Hall............................................704/545-9726 Police Department (non-emergency).................704/545-1085 Mooresville Fire Department (non-emergency).....................704/664-1338 Iredell County Sheriff.........................................704/878-3180 Mayor & Town Hall............................................704/663-3800 Police Department (non-emergency).................704/664-3311 Pineville Fire Department (non-emergency).....................704/889-7575 Mayor’s Office...................................................704/889-5500 Police Department (non-emergency).................704/889-2231 Town Hall..........................................................704/889-2291 Rock Hill Fire Department (non-emergency).....................803/329-7221

Mayor & City Hall..............................................803/329-7012 Police Department (non-emergency).................803/329-7200 York County Sheriff............................................803/628-3059 Waxhaw Fire Department (non-emergency).....................704/843-4001 Mayor & Town Hall...........................................704/843-2195 Police Department (non-emergency).................704/843-0353 Weddington Police, Fire & EMS (non-emergency)..................704/289-1591 Mayor & Town Hall...........................................704/846-2709 Union County Sheriff.........................................704/283-3789

Adoption 24-Hour Birth Mother Hotline............................800/453-1011 ............................................................Spanish: 888/297-4108 Another Choice for Black Children.....................704/394-1124 ..........................................................................800/774-3534 Bethany Christian Services.................................704/541-1833 Catholic Social Services......................................704/370-3228 Children’s Home Society of NC..........................800/632-1400 Christian Adoption Services...............................704/847-0038 Christian Family Services Inc..............................803/548-6030 DATZ Foundation..............................................800/829-5683 Department of Youth & Family Services.............704/336-2131 Florence Crittenton Services...............................704/372-4663 ..........................................................................800/448-0024 Frank Adoption Center......................................800/597-9135 Lutheran Family Services....................................919/832-2620 Mecklenburg County Social Services..................704/336-3150

Adult Care Centers Elder Care Locator..........................................1-800/677-1116 Cabarrus Coltrane LIFE Center Inc....................................704/788-1215 Gaston Adult Day Care Center.......................................704/866-3677 Gaston County ADC - Belmont Center.............704/862-7667 Iredell Elder Center Inc.................................................704/873-0720 Mecklenburg Adult Care & Share Center................................704/567-2700 Blessed Assurance Adult Day Care....................704/845-1359 The Ivey.............................................................704/909-2070 Loving Care Adult Day Care & Health................704/391-2776 Loving Touch Adult Day Health Care Center Inc..704/331-0015 Luz Naciente......................................................704/532-2258 Mt. Olive Adult Day Care................................... 704/527-7342 New Friends Adult Day Health Inc.....................704/531-7663

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Piedmont Adult Living Services..........................704/370-0093 Shining Stars Adult Day Respite.........................704/335-0253 University Adult Care Center Inc........................704/510-0030 Union New Testament Adult Day Care........................704/283-5606 Tracy’s Adult Day Care......................................704/843-1806 York First Calvary Baptist Church...............................803/327-9181 Park Avenue Adult Day Care Center..................803/327-7448 York Adult Day Center.......................................803/684-1361

Alcoholism/Drug Abuse Al-Anon & Alateen ...........................................704/523-1159 Alcohol Abuse 24 Hour Hotline.........................800/229-7708 Alcoholics Anonymous (Charlotte).....................704/332-4387 Alcoholics Anonymous (Gastonia).....................704/865-1561 Alcoholics Anonymous (Rock Hill)......................803/328-3409 Carolina Region of Narcotics Anonymous........ 866/720-2776 Focus Healthcare...............................................800/274-2042 Hope Haven.......................................................704/372-8809 Keystone Substance Abuse (Rock Hill)...............803/324-1800 McLeod Addictive Disease Center......................704/332-9001 Mecklenburg County Substance Abuse Services ...704/336-3067 Narcotics Anonymous (Charlotte)......................704/366-8980 Narcotics Anonymous (Concord).......................800/650-3615 Narcotics Anonymous (Davidson)......................877/424-5397 Narcotics Anonymous (Gastonia)......................800/272-6184 Narcotics Anonymous (Rock Hill).......................866/463-5771 Pavillon International.........................................800/392-4808 Serenity House...................................................704/786-8722 Substance Abuse Prevention Services................704/375-3784 Vice/Narcotics Tipline.........................................704/336-8423

Arts Organizations Actor’s Theatre of Charlotte..............................704/342-2251 American Guild of Organists..............................704/759-3479 Arts & Science Council.......................................704/372-9667 Arts Council of York County..............................803/328-2787 Belmont Community Theatre.............................704/461-6787 Cabarrus Art Guild...........................www.cabarrusartguild.org Cabarrus Arts Council........................................704/920-2787 Carolina Actors Studio Theatre..........................704/455-8542 CarolinaTix................................................ www.carolinatix.org Carolina Voices..................................................704/374-1564 Carolinas Concert Association...........................704/527-6680 Carolinas Latin Dance Company........................704/536-9934 Catawba Cultural Preservation Project..............803/328-2427 Charlotte Art League.........................................704/376-2787 Charlotte Artists Society.....................................704/847-2111 Charlotte Children’s Choir.................................704/374-1892 Charlotte Chorale..............................................980/297-0391

Charlotte City Ballet...........................................704/708-4474 Charlotte Civic Orchestra...................................704/344-0098 Charlotte Folk Society........................................704/372-3655 Charlotte Symphony..........................................704/972-2003 ............................................................. Tickets: 704/972-2000 Charlotte Writers’ Club...............www.charlottewritersclub.org Charlotte Youth Ballet.......................................980/322-5522 Chickspeare.......................................................704/258-3210 Children’s Theatre of Charlotte..........................704/973-2800 Collaborative Arts/Shakespeare Festival............704/625-1288 Community School of the Arts...........................704/377-4187 CPCC Theatre....................................................704/330-6534 CPCC Dance Department..................................704/330-6882 Davidson Community Players............................704/892-7953 Fort Mill Community Playhouse.........................803/548-8102 Gaston Arts Council .........................................704/853-2787 Gaston Concert Association..............................704/867-7166 Gaston County Arts Guild..................................704/853-2787 Gaston Dance Theatre.......................................704/865-5943 Gold Standard Chorus.......................................704/846-2386 Grey Seal Puppets..............................................704/521-2878 Guild of Charlotte Artists...................................704-588-2982 Iredell Arts Council.............................................704/873-6100 Light Factory, The..............................................704/333-9755 Little Theatre of Gastonia..................................704/865-0160 Matthews Artist Guild..............www.matthewsartistsguild.org Matthews Playhouse.........................................704/846-8343 McColl Center for Visual Arts.............................704/332-5535 Mint Hill Arts.....................................................704/248-5170 Mooresville Artists Guild....................................704/663-6661 Mooresville Community Theater........................704/662-1025 NarroWay Productions.......................................803/802-2300 North Carolina Dance Theatre...........................704/372-0101 NC Music Factory..............................................704/987-0612 Omimeo Mime Theatre......................................704/553-0032 One Voice Chorus............................www.onevoicechorus.com Opera Carolina..................................................704/332-7177 Oratorio Singers of Charlotte.............................704/972-2003 Queen Charlotte Chorus....................................704/556-0690 Queen City Brass Band......................................704/566-3094 Queen City Ringers..........................www.queencityringers.org Rock Hill Community Theatre............................803/324-2578 Theatre Charlotte...............................................704/376-3777 Union County Community Arts Council.............704/283-2784 Yorkville Players.................................................803/980-7412 ..........................................................................866/334-0064

Business Expansion Funding Corporation.......... 704/442-8145 5970 Fairview Road • Charlotte, NC 28210 www.charlottecdc.com

Business Assistance

Minority, Women & Business Enterprise Program....980/343-8638 3301 Stafford Drive • Charlotte, NC 28208

Ben Craig Center...............................................704/548-9113 8701 Mallard Creek Road • Charlotte, NC 28262 www.bencraigcenter.com Better Business Bureau of Southern Piedmont.......704/927-8611 13860 Ballantyne Corporate Place • Suite 225 Charlotte, NC 28277 www.charlotte.bbb.org

Business Innovation & Growth Council..............704/927-8064 601 S. Cedar St. • Suite 106C • Charlotte, NC 28202 www.bigcouncil.com Carolinas Minority Supplier Development Council Inc...................................704/549-1000 10400 Mallard Creek Road • Suite 206 Charlotte, NC 28262 msdc.adaptone.com/carolinasmsdc Center for Women’s Business Research.............703/556-7162 1760 Old Meadow Road • Suite 500 • McLean, VA 22102 www.womensbusinessresearch.org Charlotte Minority Business Development Center..704/332-2383 125 N. Irwin Ave. • Charlotte, NC 28206 Count Me In...................................................1-212/245-1245 240 Central Park S. • Suite 7H • New York, NY 10019 www.count-me-in.org CPCC Institute for Entrepreneurship..................704/330-6776 CPCC Central Campus • Professional Development Building 124 E. Independence Blvd. • Charlotte, NC 28235 Diversity Business Council of the Carolinas........704/338-1888 740 West 5th Street • Charlotte, NC 28232 www.c-dcc.org Gaston County Economic Development Commission.................................704/825-4046 P.O. Box 2339 • Gastonia, NC 28053 www.gaston.org Institute of Minority Economic Development Inc....919/956-8889 114 W. Parrish St. • Durham, NC 27701 www.ncimed.com Internal Revenue Service.................Business: 1-800/829-4933 ......................................... Hearing Impaired: 1-800/829-4059 www.irs.gov Mayor’s International Cabinet...........................704/336-2174 600 E. Fourth St. • Charlotte, NC 28202 mic.ci.charlotte.nc.us

National Women’s Business Council.................202/205-3850 409 3rd St. SW • Suite 210 • Washington, DC 20024 www.nwbc.gov North Carolina Department of Commerce.........919/733-4151 4301 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699 www.nccommerce.com/finance

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North Carolina Department of Revenue............877/252-3052 501 N. Wilmington St.• Raleigh, NC 27604 Income Tax Refund: P.O. Box R • Raleigh, NC 27634 www.dor.state.nc.us North Carolina Small Business and Technology Development Center.......................919/715-7272 ..........................................................................800/258-0862 5 W. Hargett St. • Suite 600 • Raleigh, NC 27601-1348 www.sbtdc.org SCORE...............................................................704/344-6576 One Fairview Center 6302 Fairview Road • Suite 300 • Charlotte, NC 28210 www.charlottescore.org Self-Help Credit Union.......................................704/409-5900 800/394-7428 926 Elizabeth Ave. • Suite 302 • Charlotte, NC 28204 www.self-help.org Small Business Administration...........................704/344-6563 6302 Fairview Road • Suite 300 • Charlotte, NC 28210 www.sba.gov/nc Small Business & Technology Dev. Center..............704/548-1090 8701 Mallard Creek Road • Charlotte, NC 28262 www.sbtdc.org Social Security Administration............................800/772-1213 TTY: 800/325-0778 5701 Executive Center Drive • Charlotte, NC 28212

C hambers of Commerce Belmont.............................................................704/825-5307 32 N. Main St. • Belmont, NC 28012 www.belmontchamber.com Cabarrus Regional.............................................704/782-4000 3003 Dale Earnhardt Blvd. • Kannapolis, NC 28083 www.cabarruschamber.org Carolinas Asian-American.................................704/332-5656 1339 Baxter St. • Suite 200 • Charlotte, NC 28204 www.caacc.com Charlotte............................................................704/378-1300 330 S. Tryon St. • P.O. Box 32785 • Charlotte, NC 28202 www.charlottechamber.org French-American...............................................704/225-3910 www.faccnc.com Gaston...............................................................704/864-2621 601 W. Franklin Blvd. • Gastonia, NC 28052 www.gastonchamber.com Lake Norman.....................................................704/892-1922 19900 W. Catawba Ave. • Suite 100 • Cornelius, NC 28031 www.lakenormanchamber.org

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Latin American..................................................704/343-2525 1112 Charlottetown Ave. • Charlotte, NC 28204 www.lacccharlotte.com York County Regional........................................803/324-7500 116 E. Main St. • Rock Hill, SC 29730 www.yorkcountychamber.com Child Abuse Prevention & Awareness Child Abuse & Neglect Hotline....... (Charlotte) 704/336-2273 .........................................................(Gastonia) 704/862-7530 ......................................................... (Rock Hill) 803/328-6958 ..................................................... After Hours: 704/862-7555 National Child Abuse Hotline............................800/422-4453 Parent Stress Line..............................................704/376-7244 Pat’s Place.........................................................704/335-2760

Child, Teen & Family Services A Child’s Place...................................................704/343-3790 Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Campaign........................................919/226-1880 Alexander Youth Network.................................704/366-8712 Alliance for Children & Youth (Gastonia)...........704/867-3512 Assistance League.............................................704/525-5228 Bethlehem Center - Project Head Start..............704/333-0203 Big Brothers/Big Sisters......................................704/377-3963 Boys & Girls Clubs of York County.....................803/324-7920 Boy Scouts of America (Central NC).................704/982-0141 Boy Scouts of America (Mecklenburg)..............704/333-5471 Boy Scouts of America (Piedmont Council).......704/864-2694 Council for Children’s Rights..............................704/331-9474 Child Care Resources Inc...................................704/376-6697 Child Care Search..............................................704/348-2181 Child Nutrition Program.....................................704/375-3938 Communities in Schools....................................704/335-0601 Dolly Tate Teenage Parent Services...................980/343-6011 Department of Social Services: Youth & Family Services Division.......................704/336-2926 Early Childhood Intervention.............................704/336-7100 Exceptional Children’s Assistance Center.........704/892-1321 Gaston Boys & Girls Club...................................704/864-5681 Girls & Boys Town National Hotline...................800/448-3000 Girl Scouts Hornets’ Nest Council......................... 704/731-6500 Girl Scouts of the Pioneer Council......................... 704/864-3245 Junior Achievement of the Central Carolinas Inc..704/536-9668 National Center for Missing & Exploited Children...................... ...........................................................................800/843-5678 Parent Information Line.....................................800/962-6817 Relatives Youth Crisis Center.............................704/377-0602 Right Moves For Youth......................................704/377-4425 Runaway Hotline.............................................800/RUNAWAY Safe Journey......................................................704/335-0601

Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club......................704/714-4709 Smart Start (Iredell County)................................704/878-9980 Smart Start (Mecklenburg County)....................704/377-6588 Summit House...................................................704/717-2522 Teen Dating Violence.........................................704/336-3210 Teen Education & Crisis.....................................800/367-7287 Teen Health Center (York County).....................803/366-9119 Teen Health Connection....................................704/381-8336 Thompson Child Development Center...............704/335-5382 Thompson Child & Family Focus........................704/376-7180 United Family Services (Charlotte).....................704/332-9034 United Family Services (Gaston County)............704/864-7704 Urban League of Central Carolinas....................704/373-2256 Youth Homes Inc...............................................704/334-9955

Colleges & Universities Art Institute of Charlotte....................................704/357-8020 2110 Water Ridge Parkway • Charlotte, NC 28217 www.artinstitutes.edu/charlotte Belmont Abbey College.....................................888/222-0110 100 Belmont-Mt. Holly Road • Belmont, NC 28012 www.belmontabbeycollege.edu Brookstone College of Business.........................704/547-8600 10125 Berkeley Place Drive • Charlotte, NC 28262 www.brookstone.edu Cabarrus College of Health Sciences.................704/403-1555 401 Medical Park Drive • Concord, NC 28025 www.cabarruscollege.edu Carolinas College of Health Sciences.................704/355-5043 1200 Blythe Blvd. • Charlotte, NC 28203 www.carolinascollege.edu Central Piedmont Community College...............704/330-2722 Main Campus: 1201 Elizabeth Ave. • Charlotte, NC 28204 P.O. Box 35009 • Charlotte, NC 28235 www.cpcc.edu Clinton Junior College........................................803/327-7402 1029 Crawford Road • Rock Hill, SC 29730 www.clintonjuniorcollege.edu Davidson College...............................................704/894-2000 102 N. Main St. • Davidson, NC 28035 www.davidson.edu ELS Language Centers.......................................704/337-2364 2324 Wellesley Ave. • Charlotte, NC 28207 www.els.com Gaston College..................................................704/922-6200 201 Hwy. 321 S. • Dallas, NC 28034 www.gaston.cc.nc.us Johnson & Wales University...............................980/598-1000 801 West Trade St. • Charlotte, NC 28202 www.jwu.edu/charlotte

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Johnson C. Smith University...............................704/378-1000 100 Beatties Ford Road • Charlotte, NC 28216 www.jcsu.edu

York Technical College......................................803/327-8000 452 S. Anderson Road • Rock Hill, SC 29730 www.yorktech.com

King’s College...........................704/372-0266; 800/768-2255 322 Lamar Ave. • Charlotte, NC 28204 www.kingscollegecharlotte.edu

Culture & Entertainment Venues

Montreat College...............................................704/357-3390 5200 77 Center Drive • Suite 100• Charlotte, NC 28217 www.montreat.edu NASCAR Technical Institute...............................704/658-1950 Branch Campus of UTI of Arizona Inc. 220 Byers Creek Road • Mooresville, NC 28117 www.uticorp.com Pfeiffer University at Charlotte...........................704/521-9116 4701 Park Road • Charlotte, NC 28209 www.pfeiffer.edu Strayer University North Charlotte Campus.......704/717-2380 8335 IBM Drive • Suite 150 • Charlotte, NC 28262 South Charlotte Campus: 704/587-5360 9101 Kings Parade Blvd. • Suite 200 • Charlotte, NC 28273 www.strayer.edu Queens University of Charlotte..........................704/337-2200 Executive MBA:704/337-2489 1900 Selwyn Ave. • Charlotte, NC 28274 www.queens.edu UNC Charlotte...................................................704/687-2000 9201 University City Blvd. • Charlotte, NC 28223 www.uncc.edu University of Phoenix.........................................704/504-5409 3800 Arco Corporate Drive • Suite 100 • Charlotte, NC 28273 www.phoenix.edu University of South Carolina at Lancaster..........803/313-7000 476 Hubbard Drive • Lancaster, SC 29720 usclancaster.sc.edu Wake Forest University, Babcock Graduate School of Management.....................704/365-1717 6805 Morrison Blvd. • Suite 150 • Charlotte, NC 28211 www.mba.wfu.edu Wingate University............................................800/755-5550 P.O. Box 159 • Wingate, NC 28174 www.wingate.edu Wingate University - Metro Campus..................704/849-2132 110 Matthews Station St. • Suite 2-D • Matthews, NC 28105 www.metro.wingate.edu Winthrop University...........................................803/323-2211 701 Oakland Ave. • Rock Hill, SC 29733 www.winthrop.edu

Bank of America Stadium..................................704/358-7407 Tickets: 704/358-7800 800 S. Mint St. • Charlotte, NC 28202 www.panthers.com/stadium Belmont Abbey College Performing Arts Theatre...704/461-6787 Belmont Abbey College • Haid Building 100 Belmont-Mt.Holly Road • Belmont, NC 28012 Bojangles’ Coliseum..........................................704/372-3600 Tickets: 704/335-3100 2700 E. Independence Blvd. • Charlotte, NC 28205 www.cricketarenacharlotte.com Carolina Actors Studio Theatre..........................704/455-8542 1118 Clement Ave. • Charlotte, NC 28205 www.nccast.com Carowinds Paladium..........................................704/588-2600 14523 Carowinds Blvd. • Charlotte, NC 28273 www.carowinds.com Charlotte Convention Center.............................704/339-6000 501 S. College St. • Charlotte, NC 28202 www.charlotteconventionctr.com Charlotte Merchandise Mart/The Park...............704/333-7709 800 Briar Creek Road • Charlotte, NC 28205 www.carolinasmart.com Dale F. Halton Theater.......................................704/330-6840 Central Piedmont Community College Tickets: 704/330-6534 1206 Elizabeth Ave. • Charlotte, NC 28204 www.halton.cpcc.edu

ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center...........................704/973-2780 Tickets: 704/973-2828 300 E. Seventh St. • Charlotte, NC 28202 www.imaginon.org Knights Stadium................................................704/357-8071 803/548-8050 Tickets: 36-HOMER 2280 Deerfield Drive • Fort Mill, SC 29715 www.charlotteknights.com Lowe’s Motor Speedway...................................704-455-3200 Tickets: 800/455-FANS 5555 Concord Parkway S. • Concord, NC 28027 www.lowesmotorspeedway.com McCelvey Center...............................................803/684-3948 212 E. Jefferson St. • York, SC 29745 www.chmuseums.org McColl Center for Visual Art..............................704/332-5535 721 N. Tryon St. • Charlotte, NC 28202 www.mccollcenter.org NC Music Factory..............................................704/987-0612 1000 Seaboard St. • Charlotte, NC 28202 www.ncmusicfactory.com NC Blumenthal Performing Arts Center.............704/333-4686 Tickets: 704/372-1000 130 N. Tryon St. • Charlotte, NC 28237 www.blumenthalcenter.org Neighborhood Theatre......................................704/358-9298 511 E. 36th St. • Charlotte, NC 28205 www.neighborhoodtheatre.com Old Courthouse Theatre....................................704/788-2405 49 Spring St. SW • Concord, NC 28025 www.oldcourthousetheatre.org Ovens Auditorium..............................................704/372-3600 Tickets: 704/335-3100 2700 E. Independence Blvd. • Charlotte, NC 28205 www.ovensauditorium.com

Dana Auditorium...............................................704/337-2200 Queens University of Charlotte 1900 Selwyn Ave. • Charlotte, NC 28274

Pease Auditorium .............................................704/330-2722 Central Piedmont Community College 1201 Elizabeth Ave. • Charlotte, NC 28204

Fort Mill Community Playhouse.........................803/548-8102 615 Banks St. • Fort Mill, SC 29716 www.fortmillplayhouse.org

Rock Hill Community Theatre............................803/324-2578 www.rhcommunitytheatre.org

Founders Hall.....................................................704/716-8649 100 N. Tryon St. • Charlotte, NC 28255 www.foundershall.com Grady Cole Center/Memorial Stadium...............704/336-2884 310 N. Kings Drive • Charlotte, NC 28204

Spirit Square Center for Arts & Education..........704/333-4686 Tickets: 704/372-1000 130 N. Tryon St. • Charlotte, NC 28237 www.blumenthalcenter.org Sylvia Theater....................................................803/684-5590 27 N. Congress St.• York, SC 29745 www.sylviatheater.com

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Theatre Charlotte...............................................704/376-3777 Tickets: 704/372-1000 501 Queens Road • Charlotte, NC 28207 www.theatrecharlotte.com Ticketmaster..................................................... 704/522-6500 www.ticketmaster.com Time Warner Cable Arena.................................704/688-9000 Tickets: 704/522-6500 333 E. Trade St. • Charlotte, NC 28202 www.timewarnercablearena.com Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre.........................704/549-5555 707 Pavilion Blvd. • Charlotte, NC 28262 www.vwatx.com Visulite Theatre..................................................704/358-9200 1615 Elizabeth Ave. • Charlotte, NC 28204 www.visulite.com

Disability Services ARC of Gaston County......................................704/861-1036 ARC of Mecklenburg County Inc.......................704/332-4535 Allegro Foundation............................................704/412-5229 Carolinas Rehabilitation: Driving School for the Disabled ................................................800/634-2256 Developmental Disabilities Resources . .............704/573-9777 Disability Rights-Resources................................704/537-0550 Exceptional Children’s Assistance......................704/892-1321 Goodwill Industries of the S. Piedmont..............704/372-3434 Holy Angels.......................................................704/825-4161 Just1Call............................................................704/432-1111 Lifespan Inc. .....................................................704/944-5100 Metrolina Association for the Blind....................704/372-3870 N.C. Division of Services for the Blind................704/563-4163 Residential Support Services..............................704/536-6661 Special Olympics (Mecklenburg County)............704/358-1935 Special Transportation Service...........................704/336-7433 Vocational Rehabilitation & Independent Living.. 704/568-8804 York County Board of Disabled & Special Needs..................................803/628-5999 Domestic Violence/ Survivor Assistance Adult Abuse & Neglect.............. 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: 704/336-3150 ......................................................After Hours: 704/336-2273 CMPD Domestic Violence Unit..........................704/336-2948 ..........................................................................704/336-8969 CMPD Family Services Bureau...........................704/336-2771 Domestic Violence Advisory Board....................704/336-3210 Domestic Violence Advocacy Council................704/432-1568 Domestic Violence and Child Observers HERO Program.........................704/336-3210 Domestic Violence Counselor............................704/336-3147

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Catawba Lands Conservancy.............................704/342-3330 Compost Central................................................................ 311 Crowders Creek (Gastonia)................................704/866-4794 Gaston County Recycling...................................704/922-0267 Hardin Recycling................................................704/922-5343 Iredell County Recycling.....................................704/878-5430 Land Use & Environmental Services Agency....................... 311 N. Mecklenburg Recycling Center....................................... 311 W. Mecklenburg Recycling Center...................................... 311 Waste Collection Services................................................... 311

Domestic Violence Crisis Hotline (Gaston County)................................................704/852-6000 Domestic Violence Information..........................704/332-2513 Domestic Violence/Crisis Program.....................704/336-3210 Family Service Inc. (Gastonia)............................704/864-7704 Gaston County Dept. of Social Services............704/862-7500 Mecklenburg County Dept. of Social Services...704/336-3150 Mecklenburg County Women’s Commission....704/336-3210 National Domestic Violence Hotline..................800/799-7233 .............................................Hearing Impaired: 800/787-3224 National Teen Dating Abuse Helpline................866-331-9474 New Options for Violent Actions (NOVA)..........704/336-4344 Parenting Skills Group ......................................704/336-3414 Programa Confianza..........................................704/432-6970 Safe Passage Inc. (Rock Hill)..............................803/329-2800 .............................................................Hotline: 800/659-0977 Salvation Army Center of Hope Women’s Shelter.....................................704/348-2560 Samaritan House...............................................704/527-1130 Shelter for Battered Women..............................704/332-2513 Victim Assistance...............................................704/336-4126 Youth & Family Services.....................................704/336-2131

Family Planning

Emergency & Crisis Intervention

F ood Resources

American Red Cross..........................................704/376-1661 American Red Cross (York County)....................803/329-6575 Charlotte Emergency Housing...........................704/335-5488 Community Link................................................704/943-9490 Crisis Assistance Ministry...................................704/371-3000 Mecklenburg EMS Agency.................................704/943-6000 Poison Control Center.......................................704/355-4000 ..........................................................................800/222-1222 Psychiatric ER.....................................................704/358-2800 Suicide Hotline (Gastonia).................................704/867-4357 United Way Hotline (Central Carolinas).............704/372-7170 United Way Hotline (Gastonia)..........................704/864-4554

Employment BRIDGE Jobs Program.......................................704/377-5371 City of Charlotte Job Listing Hotline...................704/336-3968 CPCC Career Services........................................704/330-6551 Employment Security Commission.....................704/565-6865 Equal Employment Opportunity Commission....800/669-4000 Jacob’s Ladder Job Center.................................704/332-5822 JobLink............................................................. 704/527-3195 Mecklenburg County Women’s Commission.....704/336-3210

Environmental Protection/ R ecycling Services Bulky Item Collection.......................................................... 311

Catholic Social Services......................................704/370-6155 Crisis Pregnancy Center (Gaston County)..........704/867-3706 Crisis Pregnancy Center (Rock Hill)................... 803/329-2524 Florence Crittenton Services...............................704/372-4663 Gaston County Dept. of Social Services.............704/862-7500 LDS Family Services............................................704/535-2436 Mecklenburg Health Department......................704/336-6500 Planned Parenthood..........................................704/536-7233 ..........................................................................704/566-1979 Pregnancy Resource Center...............................704/372-5981 York County Health Department.......................803/909-7370

Cabarrus Meals On Wheels...............................704/932-3412 Crisis Assistance Ministry...................................704/371-3000 Crisis Assistance Ministry (Gastonia)..................704/867-8901 Dorothy Day Soup Kitchen (Rock Hill)................803/366-4142 Fort Mill Care Center.........................................803/547-7620 Friendship Trays.................................................704/333-9229 Gaston County Food Bank.................................704/854-9221 Loaves and Fishes..............................................704/523-4333 Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina Community Food Rescue...................................704/376-1785 Society of St. Andrew/The Gleaning Network....704/553-1730

G ardens/Nature Centers Cowans Ford Wildlife Refuge............................704/875-1391 2329 Neck Road • Huntersville, NC Daniel Stowe Botanical Garden.........................704/825-4490 6500 S. New Hope Road • Belmont, NC 28012 www.dsbg.org Evergreen Nature Preserve................................704/598-8857 1300 Tarrington Ave. • Charlotte, NC 28205 Latta Plantation Nature Preserve.......................704/875-1391 5226 Sample Road • Huntersville, NC 28078 McDowell Nature Center...................................704/588-5224 15222 York Road • Charlotte, NC 28278 McGill Rose Garden...........................................704/333-6497 940 N. Davidson St. • Charlotte, NC 28026 www.mcgillrosegarden.org

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Memorial Garden..............................................704/786-8009 50 Spring St. • Concord, NC 28026 www.memorialgarden.info

York Rock Hill Social Security.....................................803/328-6271 York County Department of Social Services...... 803/684-2315

Reedy Creek Nature Center...............................704/598-8857 2900 Rocky River Road • Charlotte, NC 28215

Health & Wellness

RibbonWalk Nature Preserve.............................704/598-8857 4601 Nevin Road • Charlotte, NC 28269 UNC Charlotte Botanical Gardens.....................704/687-2364 McMillan Greenhouse 9201 University City Blvd. • Charlotte, NC 28223 gardens.uncc.edu Wing Haven Garden & Bird Sanctuary...............704/331-0664 248 Ridgewood Ave. • Charlotte, NC 28209 www.winghavengardens.com

G overnment Agencies Internal Revenue Service Tax Forms..........................................................800/829-3676 Tax Assistance...................................................800/829-1040 Pre-recorded Tax Information...........................800/829-4477 Office of Public Inquiries....................................800/772-1213 U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.....202/619-0257 Medicare (NC)..................................................800 MEDICARE www.medicare.gov Social Security Administration............................800/772-1213 www.ssa.gov U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services...............800/375-5283 www.uscis.gov Cabarrus Cabarrus County Department of Social Services. 704/920-1400 Cabarrus County Government Center............... 704/920-2000 Cabarrus County Social Security Administration.704/788-3130 Gaston Gaston County Department of Social Services...704/862-7500 Gaston County Government Center..................704/866-3100 Gaston County Social Security.......................... 704/854-3972 Iredell Iredell County Department of Social Services.... 704/873-5631 Iredell County Government Center....................704/878-3000 Statesville Social Security...................................704/872-8120 Mecklenburg Mecklenburg County Government Center.........704/336-2472 Mecklenburg County Department of Social Services....................................................704/336-3150 Mecklenburg County Social Security..................800/772-1213 Union Union County Department of Social Services.... 704/296-4300 Union County Government Center....................704/283-3810 Union County Social Security.............................800/772-1213

Alzheimer’s Assoc. Western Carolina Chapter.......704/532-7392 American Cancer Society...................................704/552-6147 ..........................................................................800/227-2345 .............................................Hearing Impaired: 866/228-4327 American Heart & Stroke Association................704/374-0632 American Lung Association............................. 800/LUNG-USA American Red Cross..........................................704/376-1661 Arthritis Foundation...........................................704/529-5166 Behavioral Health Call Center............................704/444-2400 Buddy Kemp Caring House................................704/384-5223 Cancer Information Service................................800/422-6237 Cancer Services of Gaston County Inc...............704/864-1271 Carolina RAIN....................................................704/372-7246 Carolina Wellness Coalition...............................704/525-7352 Catherine’s House (Belmont).............................704/825-9599 Charlotte Dental Society....................................704/376-6555 Charlotte Medical Society .................................704/376-0847 Charlotte Speech & Hearing Center...................704/523-8027 CMC-NorthEast.................................................704/403-3000 Community Health Services...............................704/375-0172 Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.................................704/321-7852 Down Syndrome Association.............................704/536-2163 Epilepsy Foundation...........................................800/451-0694 Food & Drug Administration..............................704/344-6116 Gaston County Health Dept...............................704/853-5000 Gaston County Medical Society.........................704/834-2990 Gaston Hospice.................................................704/861-8405 Heart Society of Gaston County.........................704/865-1214 Hospice & Palliative Care, Charlotte Region......704/375-0100 Juvenile Diabetes Foundation............................704/561-0828 LaLeche League of Charlotte.............................704/841-5491 Lupus Found. of America Piedmont Chapter.....704/849-8271 March of Dimes.................................................704/377-2009 Mecklenburg County Health Dept.....................704/336-4700 Mecklenburg County Medical Society................704/376-3688 Mental Health Association of the Central Carolinas Inc...............................704/365-3454 Metrolina AIDS Project......................................704/333-1435 Muscular Dystrophy Association........................704/567-2912 National Breast Cancer Coalition.......................800/622-2838 National Cancer Institute..................................800/4-CANCER National Kidney Foundation..............................704/552-1351 National Multiple Sclerosis Society....................704/525-2955 N.C. Board of Chiropractic Examiners................704/793-1342 N.C. Board of Dental Examiners .......................919/678-8223 N.C. Board of Nursing.......................................919/782-3211 N.C. Hospital Assoc...........................................919/677-2400 N.C. Medical Board ..........................................800/253-9653 N.C. Medical Society..........................................800/722-1350

Regional HIV/AIDS Consortium..........................704/531-2467 S.C. Board of Medical Examiners.......................803/896-4500 S.C. Hospital Association...................................803/796-3080 S.C. Medical Association...................................803/798-6207 Sickle Cell Regional Network.............................704/332-4184 Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation......704/347-8181 York County Health Department.......................803/909-7370

H ospitals Carolinas Medical Center..................................704/355-2000 CMC-Mercy.......................................................704/304-5000 CMC-NorthEast ................................................704/403-3000 CMC-Pineville....................................................704/667-1000 CMC-Union.......................................................704/283-3100 CMC-University..................................................704/863-6000 Gaston Memorial Hospital.................................704/834-2000 Iredell Memorial Hospital...................................704/873-5661 Lake Norman Regional Medical Center.............704/660-4000 Piedmont Medical Center..................................803/329-1234 Presbyterian Hospital-Main................................704/384-4000 Presbyterian Hospital-Huntersville.....................704/316-4000 Presbyterian Hospital-Matthews........................704/384-6500 Springs Memorial Hospital.................................803/286-1214

Hospitals (Specialty) Blumenthal Cancer Center at CMC...................704/355-2884 Carolinas Rehabilitation.....................................704/355-4300 Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat.....................704/295-3000 Hemby Children’s Hospital.................................704/384-4021 Levine Children’s Hospital......www.levinechildrenshospital.org Presbyterian Cancer Center...............................704/384-4750 Presbyterian Orthopaedic Hospital.....................704/316-2000

Housing Charlotte Apartment Association.......................704/334-9511 Charlotte Housing Authority..............................704/336-5183 .....................................................Applications: 704/336-5184 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Housing Partnership.....704/342-0933 Charlotte Neighborhood Development..............704/336-5559 Charlotte Regional Realtor® Association............704/940-3113 Department of Housing Concord.......................704/788-1139 Fort Mill Housing Authority................................803/547-6787 Gaston County Housing Authority.....................704/864-6771 Grace & Mercy House........................................704/933-3796 Habitat for Humanity of Charlotte.....................704/376-2054 Home Builders Association of Charlotte............704/376-8524 Hope House.......................................................704/992-1902 Hospitality House...............................................704/384-6058 Housing Code Enforcement................................................ 311 Monroe Housing Authority................................704/289-2514 Mooresville Housing Authority...........................704/664-1659 Statesville Housing Authority.............................704/825-9376 Summit House...................................................704/334-4423

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West Boulevard Branch.....................................704/336-6802

American Arbitration Association......................704/347-0200 Children’s Law Center.......................................704/331-9474 Child Support Enforcement................................704/342-6325 Guardian Ad Litem Program..............................704/347-7843 Legal Aid of NC................................. see Consumer Protection Legal Service of S. Piedmont..............................704/376-1600 Mecklenburg County Women’s Commission....704/336-3210 North Carolina Lawyer Referral Service..............800/662-7660 Refugee Office...................................................704/370-6930

L esbian & Gay Services Coming Out.......................................................704/576-3635 Gay & Lesbian Switchboard of Charlotte...........704/535-6277 Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays.........704/542-2019 Time Out Youth.................................................704/344-8335

Libraries Cabarrus Charles A. Cannon Memorial Library.................704/920-2050 Gaston Gaston County Library.......................................704/868-2164 Iredell Mooresville Public Library..................................704/664-2927 Mecklenburg Beatties Ford Road Branch................................704/336-2882 Belmont Center Branch.....................................704/336-2470 Carmel Branch...................................................704/542-0401 CheckIt Outlet....................................................704/432-2400 Cornelius Branch...............................................704/655-9409 Davidson Branch................................................704/892-8557 Freedom Regional..............................................704/336-2721 Hickory Grove Branch........................................704/536-5110 ImaginOn: The Joe & Joan Martin Center..........704/973-2780 Independence Regional.....................................704/568-3151 Main Library.......................................................704/336-2725 Matthews Regional...........................................704/847-6691 Mint Hill Branch.................................................704/545-3932 Morrison Regional ............................................704/336-2109 Mountain Island Branch....................................704/831-5700 Myers Park Branch.............................................704/336-2011 North County Regional......................................704/895-4020 Plaza Midwood Branch......................................704/336-2982 Scaleybark Branch.............................................704/529-0632 South County Regional......................................704/341-5872 Steele Creek Branch...........................................704/588-4345 Sugar Creek Branch...........................................704/336-2469 University City Regional.....................................704/595-9828

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Mammography Services Breast Health Education (Health Dept.).............704/336-8500 Charlotte Radiology Breast Screening................704/367-2232 CMC-Mercy.......................................................704/379-5000 Gaston Radiology..............................................704/671-7730 Metrolina Women’s Breast Center....................704/365-8371 Presbyterian Breast Center................................704/384-7140

Multicultural African Cultural Exchange.................................704/566-9542 Afro-American Cultural Center..........................704/374-1565 www.AACC-Charlotte.org Alemannia Society of Charlotte.........................704/823-0322 www.alemanniasociety.org Alliance Francaise de Charlotte.........................704/650-6772 www.afcharlotte.org American Arab Association...............................704/375-1424 Association Des Ressortissants Nigeriens..........704/714-5632 Austrian Cultural Society....................................704/567-2990 www.austrianculturesociety.org Bosnian Group...................................................704/687-4887 British Club of Charlotte....................................704/641-1132 www.thebritishclubofcharlotte.org British Ladies Club.............................................704/541-9670 Cambodian Community.....................................704/334-8431 Carribean International Cultural Association Inc...704/573-1594 Catawba Valley Scottish Society........................704/875-3113 Charlotte Folk Society........................................704/372-3655 Charlotte Sister Cities........................................704/333-3399 Charlotte Taiwanese-American Assoc. of NC........704/609-7461 Chinese-American Association of Charlotte.......704/547-2312 www.charlottechinese.8m.net Christopher Columbus Italian Club of Charlotte..704/814-6927 Conexion Latina.................................................704/532-8703 Diversity Council of the Carolinas......................704/338-1888 Echo Foundation................................................704/347-3844 Eritrean Community Organization.....................704/563-9000 Ethiopian Community of Charlotte.................... 980/343/6629 Filipino-American Community of the Carolinas Inc..704/583-9421 Forum on Congo’s Development.......................704/777-0704 Friends of Scandinavia - Piedmont Lodge..........704/552-6067 German-American Club.....................................704/458-6396 http://cazoo.org/GAClubs.shtml#NC Ghana National Association of the Carolinas....704/599-8111 Haitian-American Association of the Carolinas.. 704/712-0319 www.haacfreeservers.com

Hmong Community of Charlotte Inc......... 704/599-8500 India Association of Charlotte................. 704/594-4634 www.festivalindia.org International House................................ 704/333-8099 Irish Society of Charlotte......................... 704/720-0963 www.irishsocietyofcharlotte.org Japan-American Society of Charlotte........ 704/547-2727 www.uncc.edu/medomoto Japanese Association in Charlotte........... 704/333-2775 Jewish Community Center....................... 704/366-5007 Korean Association of Charlotte.............. 704/839-1023 La Casa del Ecuatoriano.......................... 704/713-9662 www.lacasadelecuatoriano.com La Casa Latinoamericana de las Carolinas Inc . ............................................................ 704/825-6812 www.belmontabbeycollege.edu Lao-American Association of North Carolina . ............................................................ 704/621-1945 Latin American Coalition......................... 704/531-3848 Latin American Council........................... 704/602-2435 Latin American Women’s Association...... 704/552-1003 Liberian Association of Charlotte............. 704/537-6300 Mayor’s International Cabinet................. 704/336-2174 Metrolina Native American Association.... 704/926-1524 Metrolina Phoenician Club...................... 704/846-2269 Mi Casa Su Casa Resource Center........... 704/536-9845 National Society Daughters of the British Empire . ............................................................ 704/540-8606 Nigerian Community of Charlotte............ 704/566-1705 Polish-American Cultural Society............. 704/549-8555 Russian Women of Charlotte................... 704/663-4675 Suomi-Finland Club of Charlotte.............. 704/552-6067 Swiss Society of Charlotte....................... 704/827-1345 Turkish American Association.................. 704/540-4987 Union des Français de l’Etranger............. 704/541-8350 UNISAL (Union Salvadorena)................... 704/521-6166 United Somali Community Inc. in North Carolina . ............................................................ 704/370-6050 Urban League of the Central Carolinas.... 704/373-2256 Vamos Mexico........................................ 704/344-9021 Vietnamese Association of Charlotte........ 704/568-8744 Welsh Society of the Carolinas................ 704/655-0754 www.welshcarolina.org/ Women’s Inter-Cultural Exchange............ 704/365-4452

Museums & Historic Sites Afro-American Cultural Center................ 704/374-1565 401 N. Myers St. • Charlotte, NC 28202 www.aacc-charlotte.org Alexandriana.......................................... 704/896-9808 9921 Old Statesville Road • Huntersville, NC 28269 Carolinas Aviation Museum..................... 704/359-8442 4108 Minuteman Way • Charlotte, NC 28208 www.carolinasaviation.org

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Carolina Raptor Center........................... 704/875-6521 6000 Sample Road • Huntersville, NC 28078 www.carolinaraptorcenter.org Charlotte Museum of History & Hezekiah Alexander Homesite...........................704/568-1774 3500 Shamrock Drive • Charlotte, NC 28215 www.charlottemuseum.org Charlotte Nature Museum.................................704/372-6261 1658 Sterling Road • Charlotte, NC 28209 www.discoveryplace.org Charlotte Trolley Inc...........................................704/375-0850 2104 South Blvd. • Charlotte, NC 28203 www.charlottetrolley.org Children at Play.................................................704/542-0877 10504 McMullen Creek Parkway • Charlotte, NC 28226 www.charlotteatplay.com Discovery Place..................................................704/372-6261 301 N. Tryon St. • Charlotte, NC 28202 www.discoveryplace.org Dowd House......................................................704/398-2260 2216 Monument Ave. • Charlotte, NC 28208 Duke Energy’s Energy Explorium.......................704/875-5600 13339 Hagers Ferry Road • Huntersville, NC 28078

McIntyre Historic Site.........................................704/875-1391 4125 McIntyre Ave. • Charlotte, NC 28216

Parks & Recreation

Mint Hill Country Doctor Museum at the Carl J. McEwen Village............................704/573-0726 4311 Hillside Drive • Mint Hill, NC 28227 www.minthillhistory.com

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Park & Recreation........704/336-3854 Facility Reservations............................................................ 311 Gaston County Park & Recreation.....................704/922-2160 Grady Cole Center/Memorial Stadium...............704/336-2884 Iredell County Park & Recreation.......................704/878-3103 Mecklenburg County Aquatic Center...............704/336-3483 Ray’s Splash Planet......................................... 704/432-4RAY The SC Dept. of Parks, Recreation & Tourism.........803/734-1700 U.S. National Whitewater Center.....................704/391-3900

Mint Museum of Art..........................................704/337-2000 2730 Randolph Road • Charlotte, NC 28207 www.mintmuseum.org Mint Museum of Craft + Design........................704/337-2000 220 N. Tryon St. • Charlotte, NC 28202 www.mintmuseum.org Museum of the Waxhaws and Andrew Jackson Memorial ...............................704/843-1832 8215 Waxhaw Highway • Waxhaw, NC 28173 www.perigee.net/~mwaxhaw Museum of York County....................................803/329-2121 4621 Mount Gallant Road • Rock Hill, SC 29732 www.chmuseums.org North Carolina Transportation Museum............704/636-2889 411 S. Salisbury Ave. • Spencer, NC 28159 www.nctrans.org

Energy Quest.....................................................800/777-0006 4850 Concord Road • York, SC 29745

Reed Gold Mine.................................................704/721-4653 9621 Reed Mine Road • Midland, NC 28107 www.reedmine.com

Fieldcrest Cannon Textile Museum....................704/938-3200 200 West Ave. • Kannapolis, NC 28081 www.cannonvillage.com

Reedy Creek Nature Center & Preserve.............704/598-8857 2900 Rocky River Road • Charlotte, NC 28215

Gaston County Museum of Art & History..........704/922-7681 131 W. Main St. • Dallas, NC 28034 www.gastoncountymuseum.org

Rural Hill Farm...................................................704/875-3113 4431 Neck Road • Huntersville, NC 28078 www.ruralhillfarm.org

Historic Brattonsville..........................................803/684-2327 1444 Brattonsville Road • McConnells, SC 29726 www.chmuseums.org

Schiele Museum of Natural History & Planetarium....................................................704/866-6900 1500 E. Garrison Blvd. • Gastonia, NC 28054 www.schielemuseum.org

Historic Latta Plantation....................................704/875-2312 5225 Sample Road • Huntersville, NC 28078 www.lattaplantation.org Historic Rosedale Plantation..............................704/335-0325 3427 N. Tryon St. • Charlotte, NC 28206 www.historicrosedale.org Hugh Torance House and Store.........................704/875-3271 8231 Gilead Road • Huntersville, NC 28078

St. Mary’s Chapel..............................................704/333-1235 1129 E. Third St. • Charlotte, NC 28202 www.stmaryschapel.com

Neighborhood Improvement

Independence Park............................................704/432-4280 300 Hawthorne Lane • Charlotte, NC 28202

Community Relations........................................704/336-2424 Crime Stoppers..................................................704/334-1600 Gang of One......................................................704/432-4264 Neighborhood Development.............................704/336-2646

James K. Polk Memorial....................................704/889-7145 12031 Lancaster Highway • Pineville, NC 28134

Organ Donation

Levine Museum of the New South.....................704/333-1887 200 E. Seventh St. • Charlotte, NC 28202 www.museumofthenewsouth.org

Life Share of the Carolinas.................................704/512-3303 ..........................................................................800/932-4483 National Kidney Foundation..............................704/552-1351

Senior Services American Association of Retired Persons ........866/389-5650 American Parkinson’s Disease Association.......800/223-2732 Arthritis Foundation (Answer Line)...................800/283-7800 Centralina Area Agency on Aging....................704/372-2416 Charlotte Care Grandmothers..........................704/335-0501 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Council on Aging........704/391-5216 Charlotte-Mecklenburg Senior Centers............704/522-6222 Community Health Services..............................704/375-0172 Department of Social Services (Mecklenburg County).....................................704/336-3150 Lifelong Learning for Seniors (CPCC)................704/330-4223 North Mecklenburg Senior Services..................704/345-7763 Senior Health Program at Bette Rae Thomas Center................................704/393-7333 Senior Scholars.................................................704/376-4201 Shamrock Senior Center...................................704/531-6900 Shepherd’s Center of Charlotte........................704/365-1995 Tyvola Road Senior Center...............................704/522-6222 York County Council on Aging.........................803/327-6694

Service Agencies Assistance League of Charlotte........................704/525-5228 Charlotte Area Fund Inc...................................704/372-3010 Salvation Army (Charlotte)...............................704/334-4731 Salvation Army (Gastonia)................................704/867-6145 United Family Services (Charlotte)....................704/332-9034 United Family Services (Gastonia)....................704/864-7704 United Way (Cabarrus).....................................704/786-4179 United Way (Central Carolinas)........................704/372-7170 United Way (Gastonia).....................................704/864-4554 United Way (Mooresville/Lake Norman)...........704/664-2284 United Way (Rock Hill).....................................803/324-2735

Sports Carolina Panthers............................................704/358-7000 Charlotte 49ers................................................704/687-4949 Charlotte Bobcats............................................704/262-2287 ........................................................................704/357-0252

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Charlotte Checkers...........................................704/342-4423 Charlotte Eagles...............................................704/841-8644 Charlotte Knights.............................................704/357-8071 ........................................................................803/548-8050 Charlotte Soccer Club......................................704/295-1750 Davidson Wildcats...........................................704/894-2366 ........................................................... Tickets: 704/894-2375 Kannapolis Intimidators.....................................704/932-3267 Queen’s Cup Steeplechase................................704/843-7070 Queens University Royals...................................704/337-2509 Winthrop University Eagles................................803/323-2129

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Bosom Buddies..................................................704/384-5223 Carolina Breast Friends.............www.carolinabreastfriends.org Charlotte Mommies....................www.charlottemommies.com Charlotte Mothers of Multiples..........................704/341-9979 Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous...............704/348-1569 Job Loss Support................................................704/372-4701 KinderMourn.....................................................704/376-2580 Mocha Moms Inc.................................. www.mochamoms.org Mothers Against Drunk Driving.........................704/814-7294 Mothers & More...................... www.lknmothersandmore.com Mothers of Murdered Offspring.........................704/336-3515 Sisters Network..................................................704/384-5223 Women’s Cancer Group....................................704/384-5223

Transportation Amtrak..............................................................800/872-7245 CATS...................................................................704/336-RIDE ..........................................................................866/779-CATS Charlotte/Douglas International Airport.............704/359-4013 Charlotte Trolley................................................704/375-0850 Concord Regional Airport..................................704/920-5900 Gastonia Municipal Airport................................704/864-4363 Gastonia Transit................................................704/866-6855 Greyhound Buses...............................................704/372-0456 ..........................................................................800/229-9424

Tourism Cabarrus County Conv. & Visitors Bureau......... 704/782-4340 ..........................................................................800/848-3740 Charlotte Center City Partners...........................704/332-2227 Charlotte Convention & Visitors Bureau (Visit Charlotte).........................704/334-2282 Charlotte Sister Cities........................................704/336-2174 Gaston County Travel & Tourism.......................704/825-4044 ..........................................................................800/849-9994 Greater Charlotte Hospitality & Tourism Alliance.704/331-0079 NC Travel & Tourism............................................800/VISIT-NC Passport Information.........................................704/333-1374 Traveler’s Aid . ..................................................704/943-9490 York County Convention & Visitors Bureau.......803/329-5200

Veteran Services NC Veteran Affairs Program..............................704/563-2037 Veterans Service................................................704/336-2102

Y MCA/YWCA Cabarrus Concord YMCA.................................................704/795-9622 Kannapolis YMCA.............................................704/939-9622 Gaston Belmont YMCA..................................................704/822-9622 Central Branch Gastonia YMCA........................704/865-8551 Cherryville YMCA..............................................704/435-9620 South Gastonia Branch YMCA..........................704/865-2193 Iredell Iredell County YMCA.........................................704/873-9622 Lowe’s YMCA....................................................704/716-4000 Lincoln Lincoln County Family YMCA............................704/748-9311 Mecklenburg Ballantyne Village..............................................704/716-4600 Childress Klein (Uptown) YMCA........................704/716-6400 Community Development Partnership...............704/716-6200 Dowd YMCA.....................................................704/716-6100 Gateway Village YMCA.....................................704/716-4700 Harris Branch YMCA..........................................704/716-6800 Harris Express YMCA.........................................704/716-6980 Johnston Branch YMCA.....................................704/716-6300 Lake Norman Branch YMCA.............................704/716-4400 McCrorey Branch YMCA....................................704/716-6500 Morrison Family YMCA......................................704/716-4650 Simmons Branch YMCA....................................704/716-6600 Siskey Branch YMCA.........................................704/716-4200 Steele Creek Branch YMCA...............................704/716-4900 Stratford Richardson YMCA...............................704/716-4800 University City Branch YMCA ...........................704/716-6700 YMCA of Greater Charlotte...............................704/716-6200 YWCA Health & Fitness Center.........................704/525-5770 Union Weddington YMCA...........................................704/716-4225 York Baxter YMCA.....................................................803/548-8020 Clover Branch YMCA.........................................803/222-9622 Fort Mill YMCA..................................................803/548-8020 Gold Hill Branch (Fort Mill)................................803/548-9622 Rock Hill Aquatics Center..................................803/817-7665 Rock Hill YMCA.................................................803/329-9622 Upper Palmetto YMCA (Rock Hill).....................803/324-9622 YMCA Wellness Center.....................................803/366-9622 York YMCA.......................................................803/684-2247

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Sen. Kay Hagan

Rep. Sue Myrick

U.S. Senate (D) North Carolina

U.S. House, 9th District (R) North Carolina

Rep. Linda P. Johnson North Carolina (R) District 83

Governor Beverly Perdue

Secretary Of State Elaine F. Marshall

(D) North Carolina

Rep. Tricia A. Cotham

Rep. Beverly M. Earle

Rep. Becky Carney

North Carolina (D) District 100

North Carolina (D) District 101

North Carolina (D) District 102

Not Pictured: Rep. Pearl Burris-Floyd, North Carolina (R) District 110; Sen. Linda H. Short, South Carolina (D) District 17; Rep. Deborah A. Long, South Carolina (R) District 45.

Rep. Ruth Samuelson North Carolina (R) District 104

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President Barack Obama (D).............................202/456-1414 Executive Office of the President The White House • 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20500 president@whitehouse.gov www.whitehouse.gov

Governor Beverly Purdue (D)............................919/733-4240

Vice President Joe Biden............................................202/224-2424 Office of the Vice President Executive Office Building • Washington, DC 20501 vice_president@whitehouse.gov www.whitehouse.gov U.S. Senators/North Carolina Richard Burr (R).................................202/224-3154 217 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 www.burr.senate.gov Kay Hagan (D)....................................202/224-6342 521 Dirksen Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 hagansenate.gov U.S. Senators/South Carolina Jim DeMint (R)...................................202/224-6121 340 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 www.demint.senate.gov Lindsey Graham (R)...........................202/224-5972 290 Russell Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 www.lgraham.senate.gov U.S. Representatives/North Carolina Larry Kissel (D-8th Dist.).................... 202/225-3715 512 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Concord: 704/786-1612 325 McGill Ave,Suite 500 • Concord, NC 28025 www.kisselhouse.gov

Sue Myrick (R-9th Dist.). .................... 202/225-1976 230 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Charlotte: 704/362-1060 197 West Main Ave. • Gastonia, NC 28052 www.myrick.house.gov

Mel Watt (D-12th Dist.)...................... 202/225-1510 2236 Rayburn House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Charlotte: 704/344-9950 1230 W. Morehead St. • Suite 306 Charlotte, NC 28208 www.house.gov/watt

U.S. Representatives/South Carolina John Spratt (D-5th Dist.).................... 202/225-5501 1401 Longworth House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Rock Hill: 803/327-1114 201 E. Main St. • Suite 305 • Rock Hill, SC 29730

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Office of the Governor • 20301 Mail Service Center Raleigh, NC 27699 www.governor.state.nc.us Lieutenant Governor Walter Dalton (D)..............................919/733-7350 20401 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699 ltgovernor@ncmail.net Secretary Of State Elaine F. Marshall (D)........................919/807-2005 P.O. Box 29622 • Raleigh, NC 27626 elaine@elainemarshall.com Attorney General Roy Cooper (D)..................................919/716-6400 9001 Mail Service Center • Raleigh, NC 27699 info@roycooper.com Senators Austin M. Allran (R-Dist. 42).............919/733-5876 300 N. Salisbury St. • Room 516 • Raleigh, NC 27603 Hickory: 828/322-1410 P.O. Box 2907 • Hickory, NC 28603 austin.allran@ncleg.net Daniel C. Clodfelter (D-Dist. 37)......919/715-8331 300 N. Salisbury St., Room 408 • Raleigh, NC 27603 Charlotte: 704/331-1041 100 N. Tryon St. • Charlotte, NC 28202 daniel.clodfelter@ncleg.net Charlie Smith Dannelly (D-Dist. 38)..919/733-5955 16 W. Jones St. • Room 2010 • Raleigh, NC 27601 Charlotte: 704/392-1227 3167 Dawnshire Ave. • Charlotte, NC 28216 charlie.dannelly@ncleg.net James Forrester (R-Dist. 41).............919/715-3050 16 W. Jones St. • Room 1129 • Raleigh, NC 27601 Stanley: 704/263-4716 222 S. Main St. • Stanley, NC 28164 james.forrester@ncleg.net

David W. Hoyle (D-Dist. 43)................919/733-5734 300 N. Salisbury St. • Room 300-A Raleigh, NC 27603 Gastonia: 704/867-0822 P.O. Box 2567 • Gastonia, NC 28053 david.hoyle@ncleg.net Bob Rucho (R-Dist. 39)..........................919/733-5655 16 W. Jones St. • Room 1118 Raleigh, NC 27601 Matthews: 704/847-3461 305 Trafalgar Place • Matthews, NC 28103 bob.rucho@ncleg.net House Of Representatives Martha B. Alexander (D-Dist. 106)....919/733-5807 16 W. Jones St. • Room 2208 • Raleigh, NC 27601 Charlotte: 704/558-4670 1096 Hollyheath Lane • Charlotte, NC 28209 martha.alexander@ncleg.net Jeff Barnhart (R-Dist. 82).....................919/715-2009 300 N. Salisbury St. • Room 608 • Raleigh, NC 27603 Concord: 704/788-4801 P.O. Box 246 • Concord, NC 28026 jeff.barnhart@ncleg.net Curtis Blackwood (R-Dist. 68)............919/733-2406 16 W. Jones St. • Room 1317 • Raleigh, NC 27601 Matthews: 704/846-6019 4620 Homestead Place • Matthews, NC 28104 curtis.blackwood@ncleg.net Pearl Burris-Floyd (R-Dist. 110)..........919/715-2002 16 W. Jones St. • Room 1319 • Raleigh, NC 27601 Dallas: 704/922-2970 518 Main St.• Dallas, NC 28034 pearl.burris-floyd@ncleg.net Becky Carney (D-Dist. 102)..................919/733-5827 16 W. Jones St.• Room 1221 • Raleigh, NC 27601 Charlotte: 704/332-1893 P.O. Box 32873 • Charlotte, NC 28232 becky.carney@ncleg.net

W. Edward “Eddie” Goodall (R-Dist. 35).....919/733-7659 300 N. Salisbury St. • Room 332• Raleigh, NC 27603 Weddington: 704/846-5098 2132 Greenbrook Parkway • Weddington, NC 28104 eddie.goodall@ncleg.net

Tricia Ann Cotham (D-Dist. 100)........919/715-0706 300 N. Salisbury St. • Room 418 C • Raleigh, NC 27603 Charlotte: 704/634-9400 9104-C Nolley Court • Charlotte, NC 28270 tricia.cotham@ncleg.net

Malcolm Graham (D-Dist. 40)...........919/733-5650 300 N. Salisbury St. • Room 620 • Raleigh, NC 27603 Charlotte: 704/547-1193 3404 Cresta Court • Charlotte, NC 28269 malcolm.graham@ncleg.net

William A. Current Sr. (D-Dist. 109).......919/733-5809 300 N. Salisbury St. • Room 418A • Raleigh, NC 27603 Gastonia: 704/864-0337 224 S. New Hope Road • Gastonia, NC 28054 bill.current@ncleg.net

Fletcher L. Hartsell Jr. (R-Dist. 36).....919/733-7223 300 N. Salisbury St. • Room 518 • Raleigh, NC 27603 Concord: 704/786-5161 P.O. Box 368 • Concord, NC 28026 fletcher.hartsell@ncleg.net

Beverly M. Earle (D-Dist. 101)............919/715-2530 300 N. Salisbury St. • Room 634 • Raleigh, NC 27603 Charlotte: 704/333-7180 312 S. Clarkson St. • Charlotte, NC 28202 beverly.earle@ncleg.net

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Jim Gulley (R-Dist. 103)........................919/733-5800 16 W. Jones St. • Room 1313 • Raleigh, NC 27601 Matthews: 704/847-9341 2009 Kimway Drive • Matthews, NC 28105 jim.gulley@ncleg.net Linda P. Johnson (R-Dist. 83)..............919/733-5861 16 W. Jones St. • Room 1006 • Raleigh, NC 27601 Kannapolis: 704/932-1376 1205 Berkshire Drive • Kannapolis, NC 28081 linda.johnson@ncleg.net Ric Killian (R-Dist. 105).........................919/733-5886 16 W. Jones St. • Room 1010 • Raleigh, NC 27601 ric.killan@ncleg.net Nick Mackey (D-Dist. 99).................... 919/733-5606 16 W. Jones St. • Room 403 • Raleigh, NC 27603 11142 Hunters Trace • Charlotte, NC nick.mackey@ncleg.net Grey Mills (R-Dist. 95)...........................919/733-5741 16 W. Jones St. • Room 1111 • Raleigh, NC 27601 Mooresville: 704/664-0863 156 Brick Kiln Way • Mooresville, NC 28117 grey.mills@ncleg.net Wil Neumann (R-Dist. 108)..................919/733-5868 300 N. Salisbury St. • Room 510 • Raleigh, NC 27601 Belmont: 704/825-4077 3215 Grange Court • Belmont, NC 28012 wil.neumann@ncleg.net Ruth Samuelson (R-Dist. 104)............ 919/715-3009 300 N. Salisbury St. • Room 418-B • Raleigh, NC 27601 Charlotte: 704/366-8748 1142 Andover Road • Charlotte, NC 28211 ruth.samuelson@ncleg.net Thom Tillis (R-Dist. 98)........................ 919/733-5828 16 W. Jones St. • Room 1002 • Raleigh, NC 27601 Cornelius: 704/248-2980 17209 Green Dolphin Ln. • Cornelius, NC 28031 thom.tillis@ncleg.net

Cabarrus County County Manager John Day.............................................704/920-2895 jdday@cabarruscounty.us Clerk Of Superior Court Fred A. Biggers..................................704/786-4137 District Attorney Roxann Vaneekhoven.......................704/786-6171 Sheriff D. Brad Riley......................................704/920-3000

Superior Court Judges W. Erwin Spainhour, Senior Resident...704/786-4137 Clarence E. Horton Jr., Special...........704/786-4137

District 3: Elle Mae Small...................................704/786-5647 smalle@ci.concord.nc.us

Board Of Education (Cabarrus County) Superintendent: Dr. Barry Shepherd...704/262-6123 Shepherd@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

District 4: Alfred M. Brown Jr............................704/786-0335 browna@ci.concord.nc.us

Holly Blackwelder, Chair.......................704/788-9254 heblackw@cabarrus.k12.nc.us

District 5: W. Lamar Barrier......................................704/786-3168 barrier1@ci.concord.nc.us

Carolyn Carpenter..................................704/786-8656 ccarpent@cabarrus.k12.nc.us Cindy Fertenbaugh.................................704/788-1476 cfertenb@cabarrus.k12.nc.us Tim Furr....................................................704/888-0443 timfurr@cabarrus.k12.nc.us Mike Helms..............................................704/436-8240 mhelms@cabarrus.k12.nc.us Andrea Palo, Vice Chair.........................704/788-3498 apalo@cabarrus.k12.nc.us Wayne Williams.......................................704/786-0893 wwilliam@cabarrus.k12.nc.us County Commissioners Robert W. Carruth.................................704/784-2250 rwcarruth@cabarruscounty.us Grace Mynatt, Vice Chair....................704/788-1252 gmynatt@cabarruscounty.us Elizabeth “Liz” Poole...........................704/782-4723 efpoole@cabarruscounty.us Coy C. Privette.......................................704/920-0180 coyprivette@windstream.net H. Jay White Sr., Chair.........................704/786-5161 jwhite@cabarruscounty.us

Concord Mayor J. Scott Padgett.................................704/920-5215 693 Union St. South • Concord, NC 28026 padgetts@ci.concord.nc.us City Manager W. Brian Hiatt....................................704/866-6719 hiattb@ci.concord.nc.us City Council District 1: David W. Phillips...............................704/382-2430 dwphilli@duke-energy.com District 2: Jim Ramseur.......................................704/788-3496 jeramseur@mindspring.com

District 6: Hector Henry II, Mayor Pro-Term....704/791-1319 henryh@ci.concord.nc.us District 7: Randy Grimes.....................................704/792-9884 grimesr@ci.concord.nc.us

Kannapolis Mayor Bob Misenheimer..............................704/932-2322 408 Walker St. • Kannapolis, NC 28081 rmisenheimer@vnet.net City Manager Mike Legg...........................................704/920-4333 mlegg@ci.kannapolis.nc.us City Council Richard Anderson..............................704/932-3801 Randy E. Cauthen, Mayor Pro-Tem....704/721-5353 rcauthen@ctc.net Kenneth B. Geathers Sr....................704/932-1610 geathersk@aol.com Roger Haas.........................................704/933-4502 roger@racecharlotte.com M. Darrell Hinnant............................704/932-5888 darrell@dhinnantsolutions.com R. Gene McCombs.............................704/938-4311 roycemccombs@aol.com

Gaston County County Manager Jan Winters .......................................704/866-3100 jwinters@co.gaston.nc.us Clerk Of Superior Court Larry Brown ......................................704/852-3356 District Attorney Locke Bell . ........................................704/852-3113

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Sheriff Alan Cloninger...................................704/869-6880 Board Of Education (Gaston County) Superintendent: Reeves McGlohon...................................704/866-6111 943 Osceola St. • Gastonia, NC 28054 rmcglohon@gaston.k12.nc.us At-Large: Jeff Ramsey........................................704/823-8596 jefframsey@gaston.k12.nc.us At-Large: May G. Robinson...............................704/865-9225 mgr47@earthlink.net Cherryville Township: William Upchurch Sr., Vice Chair.....704/435-4431 markupchurch@gaston.k12.nc.us Crowders Mountain Township: Kenneth R. Lutz Jr.............................704/867-3352 kennylutzjr@gaston.k12.nc.us Dallas Township: Annette Carter, Chair ......................704/922-8169 annette.carter2@att.net Gastonia Township: Dorothy Cherry-Accurso...................704/671-2852 dorothycherryaccurso@gaston.k12.nc.us Gastonia Township: Alfred Current....................................704/718-0951 alfredcurrent@gaston.k12.nc.us Riverbend Township: Kevin L. Collier .................................704/827-4849 kevincollier@gaston.k12.nc.us Southpoint Township: David Phillips, Chair ........................704/825-2989 davidphillips@gaston.k12.nc.us County Commissioners Cherryville Township: Allen Fraley........................................704/813-4830 afraley@carolina.rr.com Crowders Mountain Township: Joe Carpenter....................................704/867-7716 kingspinnacle@aol.com Dallas Township: Tracy Philbeck....................................704/617-3087 tracy@tracyphilbeck.com

South Point Township: Mickey Price, Chair...........................704/825-8280 mprice@co.gaston.nc.us

District 4: Keith Williams....................................704/878-6559 keithwilliams@iredellmemorial.org

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District 5: Bill Brater...........................................704/528-3531 billbrater@bellsouth.net

Mayor Jennie Stultz.......................................704/866-6720 P.O. Box 1748 • Gastonia, NC 28053 mayor@cityofgastonia.com City Manager James Palenick...................................704/866-6720 cmo@cityofgastonia.com City Council Ward I: Keith Tidwell......................................704/824-7557 citycouncil@cityofgastonia.com Ward II: David Kirlin........................................704/866-8700 citycouncil@cityofgastonia.com Ward III: R. Dale Burkett..................................704/867-9872 citycouncil@cityofgastonia.com Ward IV: Walker E. Reid III...............................704/865-4411 citycouncil@cityofgastonia.com Ward V: John B. Howren Jr.............................704/868-9487 citycouncil@cityofgastonia.com

Iredell County County Manager Joel Mashburn...................................704/878-3050 jmashburn@co.iredell.nc.us Sheriff Phillip H. Redmond...........................704/878-3180 predmond@co.iredell.nc.us Board Of Education (Iredell-Statesville Schools) Superintendent: Dr. Terry Holliday........................................704/924-2029 549 N. Race St. • Statesville, NC 28677 www.issk12.nc.us/superintendent.htm

Gastonia Township: Tom Keigher.......................................704/865-4854 tckcom@aol.com

District 1: Dr. Ken Wilson, Vice Chair...........................704/876-4515 kenwilolin@yahoo.com

Gastonia Township: Donnie Loftis......................................704/866-8652 donnieloftis@bellsouth.net

District 2: Dr. David Cash, Chair................................704/873-3269 davidcash@iss.k12.nc.us

Riverbend Township: John A. Torbett..................................704/263-9282 jtorbett@co.gaston.nc.us

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Mooresville Mayor Bill Thunberg......................................704/663-0426 413 N. Main St. • Mooresville, NC 28115 bthunberg@ci.mooresville.nc.us Interim Town Manager Steve Husemann................................704/662-3186 Board Of Commissioners At Large: Miles Atkins......................704/663-3800 matkins@ci.mooresville.nc.us At Large: Frank Rader.......................704/664-5754 frankrader@ci.mooresville.nc.us Ward 1: Mitch Abraham...................704/663-6821 mabraham@ci.mooresville.nc.us Ward 2: Thurman Houston...............980/722-7992 thouston@ci.mooresville.nc.us Ward 3: Mac Herring.........................704/677-5641 mherring@ci.mooresville.nc.us Ward 4: Chris Carney........................704/677-5739 ccarney@ci.mooresville.nc.us jjustice@ci.mooresville.nc.us

Mecklenburg Countyy County Manager Harry Jones Sr....................................704/336-2472 joneshl@co.mecklenburg.nc.us

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District Attorney Peter Gilchrist III...............................704/347-7891 peter.gilchrist@mecklenburgcountync.gov

At Large: Dan Murrey (R)..................................704/336-2641 daniel.murrey@mecklenburgcountync.gov

District 5: Nancy G. Carter (D)........................................704/336-3431 n3157w@yahoo.com

Clerk Of Superior Court Martha Curran...................................704-686-0420

District 1: Karen Bentley (R)..............................704/432-3997 karen.bentley@mecklenburgcountync.gov

Sheriff Daniel Bailey......................................704/336-2543 julia.rush@mecklenburgcountync.gov

District 6: Andy Dulin (R).................................................704/442-0161 andy@votedulin.com

District 2: Vilma Leake (D).........................................704/336-2088 vilma.leake@mecklenburgcountync.gov

Superior Court Judges Court Information.............................704/686-0400

District 3: George Dunlap (D)...................................704/336-4419 george.dunlap@mecklenburgcountync.gov

District 26-A . ....................................704/686-0100 Yvonne Mims Evans Linwood O. Foust District 26-B.......................................704/686-0100 Richard D. Boner J. Gentry Caudill Calvin Murphy District 26-C ......................................704/686-0100 W. Robert Bell David S. Cayer Board Of Education (Charlotte-Mecklenburg) Superintendent: Dr. Peter Gorman.......................................980/343-3000 At-Large: Joe White, Chair.......Coachjoewhite@cms.k12.nc.us At-Large: Kaye McGarry, Vice-Chair.................................... Kaye.Mcgarry@cms.k12.nc.us At-Large: Trent Merchant........ Trent.Merchant@cms.k12.nc.us District 1: Larry Gauvreau........ Larry.Gauvreau@cms.k12.nc.us District 2: Kimberly Mitchell-Walker...Kimberlym.Walker@cms.k12.nc.us District 3: James L. Ross................ Jamesl.Ross@cms.k12.nc.us District 4: Tom Tate........................... Tom.Tate@cms.k12.nc.us District 5: Molly Griffin, Chair................. Molly.Griffin@cms.k12.nc.us District 6: Ken Gjertsen................ Ken.Gjertsen@cms.k12.nc.us County Commissioners At Large: Jennifer Roberts, Chair (D)....................704/336-2574 jennifer.roberts@mecklenburgcountync.gov At Large: Harold Cogdell, Vice Chair (D)...............704/336-3866 harold.cogdell@mecklenburgcountync.gov

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District 4: Dumont Clarke (D)...................................704/331-1051 dumontclarke@mvalaw.com District 5: Neil Cooksey (R).....................704/336-5400 neil.cookesy@meckleburgcountync.gov District 6: Bill James (R)....................704/336-2573 wjames@carolina.rr.com

Charlotte Mayor Patrick L. (Pat) McCrory (R)..............704/336-2241 Office of the Mayor • 600 E. Fourth St. Charlotte, NC 28202 mayor@ci.charlotte.nc.us City Manager Curt Walton........................................704/336-2244 cwalton@ci.charlotte.nc.us City Council Mayor Pro Tem: Susan Burgess (D).....................................704/333-3436 sburg346@aol.com At-Large: Anthony Foxx (D)...............................704/336-3438 FoxxCharlotte@aol.com

District 7: Warren Cooksey (R).......................................980/230-5495 warren@warrencooksey.com

Cornelius Mayor Jeff Tarte....................................................704/907-1421 17824 Statesville Road • Suite 122 • Cornelius, NC 28031 jtarte9156@aol.com Town Manager Anthony Roberts............................704/892-6031 x 103 aroberts@cornelius.org Board Of Commissioners James R. Bensman....................................704/905-1089 bensman@attglobal.net Dave Gilroy................................................704/258-6653 gilroy@scalefinance.com Eddie McNeely..........................................704/995-7335 wemcneely3@aol.com Susan A. Medlin, Mayor Pro Tem..........704/513-1855 sam@vintagemarketing.com Thurman Ross Jr.......................................704/968-5876 thurman@teamnewport.com

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At-Large: John Lassiter (R)...............704/336-3433 Lassiter@bellsouth.net

Mayor John Woods...............................................704/868-6917 122 Woodland St. • Davidson, NC 28036 jwoods@ci.davidson.nc.us

At-Large: Edwin Peacock (R)........................704/347-1080 Ext. 13 edwin@edwinpeacock.com

Town Manager Leamon Brice.............................................704/892-7591 lbrice@ci.davidson.nc.us

District 1: Patsy B. Kinsey (D)............................704/336-3432 pkinsey@carolinarr.com

Board Of Commissioners Brian Jenest...............................................704/896-8320 bjenest@ci.davidson.nc.us

District 2: James E. Mitchell Jr. (D)................................704/336-3424 JamesDistrict2@aol.com

Bill Johnson................................................704/677-3357 bjohnson@ci.davidson.nc.us

District 3: Warren Turner (D)..........................................704/336-3429 district3_turner@yahoo.com District 4: Michael Barnes (D).........................................704/509-6141 barnesdistrict4@aol.com

Laurie Venzon....................................704/975-1615 lvenzon@ci.davidson.nc.us Evan Webster............................................704/807-4367 ewebster@ci.davidson.nc.us Margo Williams, Mayor Pro-Tem..........704/892-3036 mwilliams@ci.davidson.nc.us

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Nancy Lafond...................nlafond@matthewsnc.com

Mayor Jill Swain............................................ 704/948 0944 105 Nitsa Lane • Huntersville, NC 28078 jswain@huntersville.org Town Manager Greg Ferguson...................................704/875-6541 jferguson@huntersville.org Board Of Commissioners Charles Jeter......................................704/992-6388 cjeter@huntersville.org Ron Julian...........................................704/875-8874 rjulian@huntersville.org Ken Lucas...........................................704/728-6252 klucas@huntersville.org

Jeff Miller........................... jmiller@matthewsnc.com W. Kress Query.....................wkquery@matthewsnc.com James Taylor, Mayor-Pro Term..................jtaylor@matthewsnc.com

Mint Hill Mayor Ted H. Biggers......................... 704/545-9727 x 119 P.O. Box 23457 • Mint Hill, NC 28227 mayor@minthill.com Town Manager Brian L. Welch . ................... 704/545-9726 ext. 118 manager@minthill.com

Sarah McAulay...................................704/875-6872 smcaulay@huntersville.org

Board Of Commissioners Lloyd Austin.......................................704/545-9726 lloydaustin@carolina.rr.com

Brian Sisson........................................704/895-8632 bsisson@firespire.com

Mickey Ellington, Mayor Pro Tem ........704/545-9726 minthillmickey@carolina.rr.com

Matthews

Brenda McRae....................................704/545-9726 bmcrae@minthill.com

Mayor R. Lee Myers.......................................704/847-4411 232 Matthews Station St. • Matthews, NC 28105 matthews@matthewsnc.com Town Manager Hazen Blodgett..................................704/847-4411 hblodgett@matthewsnc.com Board Of Commissioners Bill Dixon........................... bdixon@matthewsnc.com Suzanne Gulley.................sgulley@matthewsnc.com

Katrina “Tina” Ross..........................704/545-6231 katrinar87@earthlink.ne

Pineville Mayor George C. Fowler..............................704/889-5500 mayor@pinevilledsl.net Town Hall . ...........................................................704/889-2291 118 College St. • Pineville, NC 28134

Town Manager Mike Rose...........................................704/889-4168 Town Council Libby Boatwright, Mayor Pro Tem.........704/889-4357 Libby.Boatwright@carolinashealthcare.com Jim Eschert.........................................704/889-9952 Les Gladden.......................................704/889-2443 lgladden@pinevilledsl.net David Phillips.....................................704/889-2094 dphillipscmpd@aol.com

Union County County Manager Al Greene...........................................704/292-2625 500 N. Main St. • Monroe, NC 28112 Sheriff Eddie Cathey......................................704/283-3789 Board Of Education Superintendent: Dr. Ed Davis..........704/283-3733 500 N. Main St. • Monroe, NC 28112 www.usps.k12.nc.us At Large: Laura Minsk.......................704/243-2025 laura.minsk@ucps.k12.nc.us At Large: John Parker.......................704/290-2031 john.parker@ucps.k12.nc.us At Large: David Scholl......................704/749-0832 david.scholl@ucps.k12.nc.us District 1: John Crowder.....................................704/283-8810 john.crowder@ucps.k12.nc.us

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District 2: Carolyn Lowder.................................704/233-4547 carolyn.lowder@ucps.k12.nc.us District 3: Dean Arp, Chair...............704/282-0418 dean.arp@ucps.k12.nc.us District 4: Richard Weiner................704/882-9562 richard.weiner@ucps.k12.nc.us District 5: John Collins, Vice Chair...........................704/846-1376 john.collins@ucps.k12.nc.us District 6: Kimberly Morrison-Hansley....................704/764-9001 kim.morrison-hansley@ucps.k12.nc.us County Commissioners Allan Baucom.....................................704/753-4264 allanbaucom@co.union.nc.us Tracey Kuehler ............................... 704/283-3810 traceykuehler@co.union.nc.us Parker Mills........................................704/283-6321 parkermills@co.union.nc.us Lanny Openshaw, Chair....................704/283-3810 lannyopenshaw@co.union.nc.us Kim Rogers, Vice Chair.....................704/283-3810 kimrogers@co.union.nc.us

Davidson Mayor Daune Gardner..................................704/843-2195 317 North Broom St., P.O. Box 141 Waxhaw, NC 28173 mayor@waxhaw.com Town Manager Mike McLaurin....................... 704/843-2195 ext. 25 Town Commissioners District 1: Brian Haug.........................................704/843-2195 bhaug@waxhaw.com District 2: Sylvester McManus III, Mayor Pro-Tem.......704/843-2195 sylvestermcmanus@yahoo.com District 3: Martin Lane........................................704/843-2195 mlane@waxhaw.com District 4: Joyce Blythe.......................................704/843-2195 joyceblythe@alltel.net District 5: Max Walker........................................704/843-2195 mwalker@waxhaw.com

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Weddington Mayor Nancy Anderson............................... 704/846-3277 13624 Providence Road • Weddington, NC 28104 mayoranderson@townofweddington.com Town Clerk Amy McCollum...................................704/846-2709 amy@townofweddington.com Town Council District 1: L.A. Smith...........................................704/516-1906 lsmith0420@aol.com District 2: Robert Gilmartin, Mayor Pro Tem.......704/845-9082 rgilmartin@castconsultants.com District 3: Tommy Price......................................704/846-1560 tommy@priceandhill.com District 4: Jerry McKee.......................................704/846-1780 jsmcgoo@aol.com

State Of South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford (R)...............................803/734-2100 P.O. Box 12267 • Columbia, SC 29211 www.scgovernor.com Lieutenant Governor Andre Bauer (R).................................803/734-2080 P.O. Box 142 • Columbia, SC 29202 ltgov@scstatehouse.net Secretary Of State Mark Hammond (R)...........................803/734-2170 P.O. Box 11350 • Columbia, SC 29211 Attorney General Henry McMaster (R)..........................803/734-3970 P.O. Box 11778 • Columbia, SC 29211 info@scattorneygeneral.org Senators Chauncey K. Gregory (R-Dist. 16).........803/212-6330 305 Gressette Building • Columbia, SC 29202 Lancaster: 803/283-8481 P.O. Box 700 • Lancaster, SC 29721 sfg@scsenate.org Robert W. Hayes Jr. (R-Dist. 15)......803/212-6410 205 Gressette Building • Columbia, SC 29202 Rock Hill: 803/324-2400 1486 Cureton Drive • Rock Hill, SC 29732 set@scsenate.org Linda H. Short (D-Dist. 17)...............803/212-6148 512 Gressette Building • Columbia, SC 29202 Chester: 803/377-3465 120 West End St. • Chester, SC 29706 lhs@scsenate.org

House Of Representatives F. Gregory Delleney Jr. (R-Dist. 43).........................................803/734-3074 532-C Blatt Building • Columbia, SC 29211 Chester: 803/581-2211 P.O. Drawer 808 • Chester, SC 29706 fgd@schouse.org Carl L. Gullick (R-Dist. 48).........................................803/734-3011 404-D Blatt Building • Columbia, SC 29211 Lake Wylie: 803/656-5000 73 Ridgeport Rd. • Lake Wylie, SC 29710 gullickc@schouse.org Deborah A. Long (R-Dist. 45)...............................................803/212-6874 414-A Blatt Building • Columbia, SC 29201 Indian Land: 803/547-5215 1115 John Short Road• Indian Land, SC 29707 deborahlong@schouse.org John Richard C. King (D-Dist. 49).........................................803/212-6873 309-A Blatt Building • Columbia, SC 29201 Rock Hill: 803/980-5454 P.O. Box 11555 • Rock Hill, SC 29731 johnking@schouse.org Herb Kirsh (D-Dist. 47).........................................803/734-3071 532-A Blatt Building • Columbia, SC 29211 Clover: 803/222-3701 P.O. Box 31 • Clover, SC 29710 J. Gary Simrill (R-Dist. 46).........................................803/734-3040 420-C Blatt Building • Columbia, SC 29211 Rock Hill: 803/366-0445 1515 Alexander Road • Rock Hill, SC 29732 jgs@schouse.org

York County County Manager Jim Baker............................................803/684-8511 county.manager@yorkcountygov.com Clerk Of Court David Hamilton..................................803/628-3036 clerk.court@yorkcountygov.com Sheriff Bruce M. Bryant.................................803/628-3057 info@yorkcountysheriff.com Board Of Education (York School District 1) Superintendent: Dr. Matt Brown..................................803/684-9916 P.O. Box 770 • York, SC 29745 www.york.k12.sc.us Shirley Harris.....................................803/684-3733 Al Johnson..........................................803/628-1698 Betty Johnson....................................803/684-5281 Chris Revels, Chair............................803/925-2840 Mike Smith.........................................803/684-7284 Chris Stephenson, Vice Chair...........803/684-2611

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County Commissioners District I: Paul Lindemann.................................803/493-2353 paul.lindemann@yorkcountygov.com District 2: Tom Smith..........................................803/631-4116 tom.smith@yorkcountygov.com District 3: Joe Cox, Vice Chair............................803/927-0728 joe.cox@yorkcountygov.com District 4: Roy Blake...........................................803/328-1591 roy.blake@yorkcountygov.com District 5: Curwood Chappell.............................803/324-1062 curwood.chappell@yorkcountygov.com District 6: Buddy Motz, Chair.............................803/981-5272 buddy.motz@yorkcountygov.com District 7: Chad Williams....................................803/327-6333 district7@yorkcountygov.net

Fort Mill Mayor Danny Funderburk.............................803/547-2116 112 Confederate St. • Fort Mill, SC 28715 dfunderburk1@comporium.net Town Manager David E. Hudspeth.............................803/547-2116 dhudspeth@fortmillsc.org

At-Large: Waddell Gibson.................................803/547-4857

Lynn Farrell, Senior Elections Clerk.......................704/920-2329

At-Large: Ken Starnes........................................803/548-7511

Lauren Hines, Elections Coordinator.......................704/920-2861

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Tillie Jordan Senior Elections Clerk.......................704/920-2407

Mayor Doug Echols.......................................803/329-7011 155 Johnston St. • Rock Hill, SC 29731 dechols@ci.rock-hill.sc.us

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board Of Elections Director: Michael Dickerson............704/336-2133 741 Kenilworth Ave. • Suite 202 • Charlotte, NC 28204 P.O. Box 31788 • Charlotte, NC 28231 michael.dickerson@mecklenburgcountync.gov www.meckboe.org

City Manager Carey Smith........................................803/329-7090 Board Of Education (Rock Hill School District 3) Superintendent: Dr. Lynn P. Moody.............................803/981-1000 660 N. Anderson Road Rock Hill, SC 29731 Walter Brown.....................................803/324-0101 wbrown@comporium.net Mildred Douglas................................803/328-9838 jdd18@comporium.net Bob Norwood, Chair.........................803/329-5014 bnorwood@comporium.net Ann Reid.............................................803/329-2056 ereid@clintonjrcollege.edu Mikki Rentschler................................803/324-4380 mikkirent@comporium.net Dr. Jason Silverman..........................803/366-4771 silvermanj@winthrop.edu

Michael A. Kolb, Member.................704/947-2346 Georgia Jacquez Lewis, Chair..........704/523-1113 Carol H. Williams, Secretary............704/336-2133 Gaston County Board Of Elections Director: Frances Pinion...................704/852-6005 410 W. Franklin Blvd. • Suite 50 • Gastonia, NC 28052 P.O. Box 1396 • Gastonia, NC 28053 Mozelle A. Cathcart, Chair...............704/852-6005 Scott Roberts, Secretary..................704/852-6005 Conrad Pogorzelski, Member..........704/852-6005 Iredell County Board Of Elections Director of Elections Becky J. Galliher................................704/878-3140 203 Stockton St. • Statesville, NC 28677 www.co.iredell.nc.us/Departments/Elections/election.asp Alan G. Carpenter, Chair........................................

Board Of Education (Fort Mill School District 4) Superintendent: Dr. V. Keith Callicutt.........................803/548-2527 120 E. Elliott St. • Fort Mill, SC 29715 callicuttk@fmsd4.fort-mill.k12.sc.us

Jim Vining...........................................803/366-2806 jvining@rock-hill.k12.sc.us

James A Dobson, Secretary....................................

City Council Ward I: Susan B. Hinton.................................803/327-1645

Chantay Bouler..................................803/548-2527

Ward II: Kathy Pender, Mayor Pro Tem.........803/980-5512

N.C. Board Of Elections Executive Secretary/Director: Gary Bartlett.................................... 919/733-7173 506 N. Harrington St. • Raleigh, NC 27603 P.O. Box 27255 • Raleigh, NC 27611 gary.bartlett@ncmail.net www.sboe.state.nc.us

Diane Dasher, Vice Chair..................803/548-2527 Wyndie R. Havnaer............................803/548-2527 R. Michael Johnson Jr.......................803/548-2527 Scott Patterson..................................803/548-2527 Jan Smiley, Chair...............................803/548-2527 Patrick White.....................................803/548-2527 Town Council Ward 1: Kerry Mosher...........................................803/547-5314 Ward 2: Ronald Helms.....................................803/547-6208

Ward III: Kevin Sutton......................................803/328-1428 Ward IV: John Gettys Jr....................................803/980-2256 Ward V: Osbey Roddey....................................803/328-6756 Ward VI: Jim Reno.............................................803/366-4318

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Ward 3: Larry Huntley.....................................803/548-1171

Cabarrus County Board Of Elections Director: Linda Grist.........................704/920-2860 53 Corban Ave. Southeast • Concord, NC 28025

Ward 4: Tom Adams........................................803/548-3898

Christina Daniels, Assistant Director.............................704/920-2846

Ed Lyons, Member...................................................

S.C. Election Commission Director: Marci Andino.................... 803/734-9060 2221 Devine St. • Columbia, SC 29205 P.O. Box 5987 • Columbia, SC 29250 elections@elections.sc.gov www.sc.gov Union County Board Of Elections John Whitley, Director......................704/283-3809 316-B Windsor St. East • Monroe, NC 28112 www.co.union.nc.us/gov York County Registration And Elections

Wanda Hemphill........................... 803/684-1242 E.C. Black Building • 13 S. Congress St. York, SC 29745 www.yorkcountygov.com

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Political Organizations Democratic Party Democratic National Committee.......202/863-8000 430 S. Capitol St. SE • Washington, DC 20003 www.democrats.org N.C. Democratic Party Headquarters...........................919/821-2777 220 Hillsborough St. • Raleigh, NC 27603 www.ncdp.org S.C. Democratic Party Headquarters........................1-800/841-1817 . ...........................................................803/799-7798 1529 Hampton St. • Suite 200 • Columbia, SC 29201 www.scdp.org Cabarrus County Democratic Headquarters................704/788-8383 166 Church St. North • Concord, NC 28025 Gaston County Democratic Party Headquarters......704/867-9910 P.O. Box 1001 • Gastonia, NC 28053 www.gastondemocrats.org Iredell County Democratic Party.......704/662-0822 233 E. Front St. • Statesville, NC 28677 www.iredelldemocrats.com Mecklenburg County Democratic Party Headquarters......704/525-5843 P.O. Box 34383 • Charlotte, NC 28234 www.mecklenburgdemocrat.org Union County Democratic Party...............................704/225-9697 P.O. Box 385 • Monroe, NC 28111 www.unioncountynorthcarolinademocraticparty.org York County Democratic Party Headquarters...........................803/327-4222 1-888/330-3366 339 E. Main St. • Suite 102 • Rock Hill, SC 29730 www.yorkdems.com Republican Party Cabarrus County Republican Party...............................704/793-4300 P.O. Box 2006 • Concord, NC 28026 www.cabarrusgop.org Gaston County Republican Party Headquarters.......704/868-3330 P.O. Box 550594 • Gastonia, NC 28055 www.gastongop.org Iredell County Republican Party...............................704/761-4532 P.O. Box 292 • Troutman, NC 28166 charltonallen@msn.com www.iredellgop.com Mecklenburg County Republican Party Headquarters.......704/334-9127 1515 Mockingbird Lane • Suite 213 • Charlotte, NC 28209 contact@meckgop.com www.meckgop.com

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Republican National Committee.......202/863-8500 310 First Street SE • Washington, DC 20003 info@gop.com www.rnc.org N.C. Republican Party Headquarters...........................919/828-6423 1506 Hillsborough St. • Raleigh, NC 27605 email@ncgop.org www.ncgop.org S.C. Republican Party Headquarters...........................803/988-8440 P.O. Box 12373 • Columbia, SC 29211 www.scgop.com Union County Republican Party Headquarters.......704/225-9454 info@ucncgop.com www.ucnsgop.org York County Republican Party Headquarters.......803/817-1702 yorkgop@yahoo.com www.yorkcountygop.com Libertarian Party Libertarian National Committee............. 1-800-Elect-Us 2600 Virginia Ave, N.W. • Suite 200 Washington, D.C. 20037 www.lp.org Libertarian Party of North Carolina .............................877/843-5762 P.O. Box 28141 • Raleigh, NC 27611 info@lpnc.org www.lpnc.org South Carolina Libertarians.................. 803/788-2226 P.O. Box 291383 • Columbia, SC 29229 chairman@sclibertarians.org www.sclibertarians.org

Other Groups Black Political Caucus.......................704/333-4241 421 Beatties Ford Road • Charlotte, NC 28216 www.bpccharlotte.com EMILY’S List........................................202/326-1400 1120 Connecticut Ave. NW • Suite 1100 Washington, DC 20036 www.emilyslist.org League of Women Voters Of Charlotte-Mecklenburg...............704/556-4600 309 South Clarkson St. • Charlotte, NC 28202 goleaguego.org WISH List............................................800/756-WISH 333 N. Fairfax St. • Suite 302 Alexandria, VA 22314 www.thewishlist.org

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Aug. 22, 2009 National Multiple Sclerosis Society 21st Annual Great Gatsby Gala Re-live the days of the Roaring ‘20s, and help free the world of multiple sclerosis by attending this costume ball at The Atrium, Two Wachovia, 301 N. Tryon St., 8 p.m. to midnight. Don a 1920s costume or semi-formal outfit, and enjoy a night of heavy hors d’oeuvres, dessert, spirits, jazz music, swing dancing, and a silent and live auction. Individual tickets are $75; sponsorships are available. Contact Tabithia Engle at tabithia.engle@nmss.org or 704/525-5906, or visit ncp@nmss.org.

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American Heart Association Start! Charlotte Heart Walk 2009

13th Annual Komen Charlotte Race For The Cure

Avon Walk For Breast Cancer

The 2009 Start! Charlotte Heart Walk, sponsored by Harris Teeter and Aetna, is a three-mile trek through uptown Charlotte to raise funds for heart disease and stroke. Check-in and wellness activities begin at 7:30 a.m. at Founders Hall, 100 North Tryon St.; the walk begins at 9 a.m. For information, visit startcharlottenc.org, or call 704/208-5586.

The Komen Charlotte Race for the Cure raises funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrates breast cancer survivorship, and honors those who have lost their battle with the disease. The 8 a.m. event, held in uptown Charlotte, includes a 5K run-walk, a competitive 5K run, an adult one-mile run or walk, a children’s event, and even a “sleep in for the cure.” For information or to register online, visit komencharlotte.org/.

The Avon Walk is a two-day endurance event in which participants raise thousands of dollars to walk 26.2 miles on Saturday, and 13.1 miles on Sunday. Funds raised help medically underserved women and men receive the medical care they need, and also support leading research teams in their search for a breast cancer cure. For information, call 800/510WALK, or visit walk.avonfoundation.org.

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Sept. 26, 2009 13th Annual Hit The Brixx Run-Walk The Hit The Brixx 10K Run/5K Run-Walk benefits Kids Path pediatric care. Race-day events include a 10K run, a 5K run-walk, and a special one-mile memorial walk for families grieving the loss of a loved one. The race winds through parts of Elizabeth Neighborhood and uptown Charlotte, and ends at Brixx on Sixth Street; pizza and beverages compliments of Brixx will be served immediately after the event. To register or for more information, visit runforyourlife.com or hpccr.org.

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Oct. 4, 2009 Charlotte CROP Hunger Walk 2009 The Charlotte CROP Hunger Walk raises awareness and funds for international and local relief and development against world hunger. The 6K walk starts at Memorial Stadium, 310 N. Kings Drive, at 2:30 p.m. For information, visit cropwalk.com, call 704/333-9255, or e-mail admin@cropwalk.com. To donate online, visit cropwalkonline.org.

The March Of Dimes Annual Signature Chef’s Auction The Chef’s Auction combines an evening of elegant dining, entertainment, and silent and live auctions to raise funds for the March of Dimes. Many of Charlotte’s top chefs will be on hand to prepare their signature dishes in tasting-size portions. This year’s event is at Carmel Country Club, 4735 Carmel Road. Tickets are $175 per person, or $1,500 for a table of 10. For information, contact the Greater Piedmont Chapter of the March of Dimes at 704/377-2009, or e-mail Karen Hughett at kwallace-hughett@marchofdimes.com.

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Nov. 14, 2009 Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Annual Hope Gala A black-tie event, the Hope Gala features dinner and entertainment to raise funds to treat and prevent diabetes. The eighth annual gala, featuring the theme “Dreams In The City,” honors Al de Molina, CEO of GMAC Financial Services. For information, contact Melissa Harrison at 704/5610828, or e-mail mharrison@jdrf.org.

Dec. 10, 2009 Good Friends Annual Holiday Luncheon Since 1987, Good Friends has helped aid lessfortunate members of the Charlotte community with this event. Join Good Friends members in supporting this cause by attending the luncheon, where donations will be collected. For more information, call 704/523-1222, or visit goodfriendscharlotte.us.

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This fun-filled, grassroots event was founded in 2002, in Charlotte, by a group of friends whose lives were touched by breast cancer. Laugh for the Cure brings together a fantastic silent and live auction, and a hilarious “PG-rated” comedy show. For information regarding the 2010 event, visit laughforthecure.com.

May 11, 2010 Thompson Child And Family Focus 2010 Portraits Of Courage Luncheon Thompson Child and Family Focus annually hosts a fundraising luncheon, Portraits of Courage, to benefit local children in need. The 2010 event is slated for 12 p.m. at The Westin, 601 S. College Street. For more information, contact Toinette Wilkinson, director of community relations, at 704/644-4371, or e-mail twilkinson@thompsoncff.org.

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Arts & Culture Actor’s Theatre Of Charlotte......................................89

Automotive Lake Norman Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge............................9

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Health And Wellness Carolina HealthSpan Institute....................................82 Center For Sexual Health & Education.......................61 Levine Jewish Community Center Of Charlotte..........56 Mobile Fitness............................................................95 Natural Marketplace, The..........................................95 New Day Wellness Center..........................................71 Optimal Health Medicine Center................................33 Posang Nature...........................................................67 Signature Wellness, P.A.............................................55

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Lake Norman Regional Medical Center.......................4 Levine Children’s Hospital..........................................11

Brio Tuscan Grille.......................................................54 Lebowski’s Grill & Pub...............................................91 Maharani Indian Cuisine............................................95 Thai Orchid.................................................................54

Dentistry

Hotels

Retail

Dance Instruction

Advanced Dentistry Of Charlotte................................19 Burrow & Case Orthodontics.....................................64 Charlotte Center For Cosmetic Dentistry ............ 35, 50 Cosmetic Dentistry Of The Carolinas..............................13 Dasling Dentistry................................................. 45, 63 Inspired Dentistry Of Charlotte...................................33 Jeffrey F. West, DDS, M.D..........................................54 Peleaux & Bailey Dentistry..........................................59 Periodontal & Implant Center Of Matthews, The.......56 Smiles By Payet..........................................................61

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Retirement Communities Southminster..............................................................55

Salons, Skincare & Spas

Charlotte Massage & Bodywork Center.....................95

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Medical Spas

Weight Loss

Massage

Events

Hospitals

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