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August 2010 General Membership Meeting
Thurs, August 19, 11:30 a.m. (Hilton Garden Inn-Ayrsley)
The next Membership Meeting is just around the corner on August 19th, at the Hilton Garden Inn- Ayrsley. We will have the pleasure of welcoming Rick Kaglic as our guest speaker. Rick is the Regional Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond serving the Carolinas and is responsible for analyzing regional economic conditions and developments, as well as educating the region's diverse constituents on the role of the Federal Reserve and its District Banks. The title of Rick's presentation will be "Assessing the Economic Outlook: Are We Still in Recovery?" We look forward to this timely topic of discussion and of course, the many opportunities to network! Please RSVP to donitastewart@southwoodcorp.com no later than Friday, August 13.

2010 Annual Golf Tournament
It's that time again! The 2010 Annual Golf Tournament "Gamble on the Green" is planned for September 9, 2010, at Tega Cay Golf Club. Our Rain Date is September 30, 2010.

The proceeds of this tournament supports the Arrowood Association Scholarship Program especially the "Frankie Graves Scholarship."

Plan to be a sponsor and enter a team to help continue our efforts to enable our students to pursue a higher education. To print the registration form, see below:

Questions? Contact Amy Martini, Golf Tournament Chair at amy@youreventsource.com or 704-231-4885. Space is limited so reserve your's today!

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April 2010 General Membership Luncheon
Thurs, April 15, 11:30 am (Hilton Garden Inn-Ayrsley)
The next Membership Meeting is just around the corner on April 15th, at the Hilton Garden Inn- Ayrsley. We will have the pleasure of hearing from one of our community leaders and key players in our educational system. Mike Realon, from Olympic high school will join us and share vital information about the climate of our school system and how we as the business community will be affected. This vital information is necessary for any business which plans on utilizing the talent of these students and future employees. You will be blown away with his presentation and the knowledge that he will share.

Arrowood Board Elections 2010
It's time... to greet your 2010 Board of Directors!

The following members ask for your support as they accept the call to serve you and the Arrowood Association.

President - Dr. Tunis Hunt Jr
Vice President - Charles Wilkerson
Secretary - Donita Stewart
Treasurer - Tom Pearman
Sgt. At Arms - Fay Gibson
Ex-Officio - Ward Norris
Crime Watch - Brian Hofert
Credit Union - Cilla Thomas
College & Career - Allison Brumbaugh
Business Connectors - Monica Robinson
Political Liaison - Tim Garrett
Transportation & Beautification - Melissa Price
Special Events - Amy Martini
Membership - Jason Adams
Education Liaison - Mike Realon

February 2010 General Membership Luncheon
Thurs, February 18, 11:30 am (Hilton Garden Inn-Ayrsley)
Rob Youngblood

Our February luncheon will feature 2 speakers. Bob Morgan (left) from the Charlotte Chamber and Rob Youngblood (right) from the York County Regional Chamber will be speaking on the business climate of the region in particular the 1-77 corridor. You will not want to miss this luncheon. Make your reservations now to DonitaStewart@southwoodcorp.com.

December 2009 General Membership Luncheon
Thurs, December 3, 11:30 am (Hilton Garden Inn-Ayrsley)
Please join us for our December membership luncheon at the Hilton Garden Inn-Ayrsley December 3, 11:30 am. Our guests will be some very talented students from Olympic High school. This is always one of the best meetings of the year and we hope that you can enjoy this festive time with us. Please do not miss this great opportunity to hear great holiday music and market yourself and your company. See you December 3rd!

October 2009 General Membership Luncheon
Thurs, October 15, 11:30 am (Hilton Garden Inn- Ayrsley)
Please join us for our October membership luncheon at the Hilton Garden Inn-Ayrsley October 15, 11:30 am. Our guests will be the mayoral candidates for the city of Charlotte. Kevin Pitts from the Charlotte Business Journal will moderate a question and answer panel. This is a must attend for any resident of Charlotte or business owner in Charlotte. Please do not miss this great opportunity to hear firsthand the candidates' views and plans for Charlotte. See you October 15th!

August 2009 General Membership Luncheon
Thurs, August 20, 11:30 am (Hilton Garden Inn- Ayrsley)
Please join us for our August membership luncheon at the Hilton Garden Inn-Ayrsley August 20, 11:30 am. Our guest speaker will be Jerry Orr from the Charlotte Airport. Mr. Orr will be speaking about the improvements taking place at the airport and any other changes that we may expect to see. Please do not miss this great opportunity to listen to Mr. Orr and ask any questions that you may have. See you August 20th!

The Arrowood Golf Tournament was a fantastic success!
The Arrowood Business Association's annual golf tournament was held September, 24th. This year was a fantastic success, raising over $10,000 for the Frankie Graves Scholarship Fund. Thank you to all of our sponsors and players for making this event the most successful to date. Plans are already being made to make next year's event bigger and better so be on the look out for early registration specials.

Event Overview				Silent Auction
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June 2009 General Membership Luncheon
Thursday, June 18, 11:30 am (Hilton Garden Inn at Ayrsley)
Please join us for our next membership meeting June 18, at the Hilton Garden Inn at Ayrsley. Our guest speaker will be Molly Griffin, chair for the Board of Education. She will be here to discuss the direction of the Charlotte school system and answer any of the questions you may have. Also, we will be awarding two Frankie Grave's Scholarships to Olympic High school seniors. This is an opportunity that you do not want to miss. See you on June 18

Arrowood Association Business After-hours Event
Thursday, May 28, 5:30-7 at the Wingate by Wyndam (6050 Tyvola Glen Cir)
Join us for great networking opportunities, food, drinks and door prizes!

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April 2009 General Membership Luncheon
Thursday, April 16, 11:30am (Hilton Garden Inn-Ayrsley)
Please join us April 16, at the Hilton Garden Inn at Ayrsley for our general membership meeting. Our guest speaker will be Dutch Stamey. Dutch is well known for her speaking, training, and coaching to corporations, conferences, and associations throughout the U.S. and Canada. She will be addressing how to better market yourself and business and some of the things you must be doing during this economic time. Please take advantage of this wonderful opportunity. We look forward to seeing you in April.

Arrowood Association Business After-hours Event
Thursday, March 26, 5:30pm (Hilton Garden Inn-Ayrsley)
Join us for great networking opportunities, food, drinks and door prizes! Click here to view our pdf flyer!

February 2009 General Membership Luncheon
Thursday, February 19, 11:30 (Hilton Garden Inn- Arsley)
Please join us for our February luncheon on Thursday, February 19th at the new Hilton Garden Inn in Arsley.
Our guest speaker will be Adam Pilsbury. Mr. Pilsbury is an assistant Vice President with the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond and he will be speaking on the economy and what businesses can expect with the new administration. Please do not miss this great opportunity to hear this vital information and market yourself and business at this luncheon. Please note that our luncheon location has changed to the new Hilton Garden Inn at Arsley. See you there!

December 2008 General Membership Meeting
Dec. 4 at the Hilton on Tyvola at 11:30 am.
The Chamber Choir from Olympic high school will be there to perform.
The new Board of Directors will also be recognized.

Arrowood Board Elections 2009
It's time... to greet your 2009 Board of Directors!

The following members ask for your support as they accept the call to serve you and the Arrowood Association.

President - Tunis Hunt
Vice President - Charles Wilkerson
Secretary - Fay Gibson
Treasurer - Tom Pearman
Sergeant at Arms - Carol Taggart
Ex-Officio - Ward Norris
Crime Watch - J.D. Furr
Credit Union - Cilla Thomas
College & Career Liaison -Allison Brumbaugh
Business Connectors - Hope Prevette
Political Liaison - Denise Hallett
Transportation and Beautification - Donita Stewart
Membership - Beckie Saupe
Special Events - Michele Sinka
Education Liaison - Dean Caldwell

Charlotte Knights 2008 Arrowood Business Association Outing August 21, 2008
Picnic Packages:

Includes Lower Level Reserved game ticket
Enjoy an All-You-Can-Eat buffet before or during each game in our 3rd base picnic area.
Enjoy free refills on soda throughout the game.
Menu includes: Hamburgers, Hotdogs, Grilled Chicken, BBQ Pork, BBQ, Ribs, Beans, Chips, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw and other ballpark favorites.

Gates and picnic area opens at 6pm.

We will meet in the picnic area between 6-6:15pm.
The game starts at 7:15pm.

Adult $24 Children (3-12) $17 Parking - $3 per car.

This event is in lieu of our regular meeting for this date. A complimentary ticket will be given to one representative per member company.

Please RSVP to Jeannie McLendon at mclendon@distributiontechnology.com or 704.587.5585.

2008 Annual Golf Tournament
It's that time again! The 2008 Annual Golf Tournament "Gamble on the Green" is planned for September 25, 2008 at Springfield Golf Club. Our Rain Date is October 2, 2008.

The proceeds of this tournament support the Arrowood Association Scholarship Program especially the "Frankie Graves Scholarship."

Plan to be a sponsor and enter a team to help continue our efforts to enable our students to pursue a higher education.

Click here for the registration form (pdf-104k)
Click here to view the event flyer (pdf-116k)

April Membership Luncheon - "Connecting the Community"
Arrowood Members & Guests:
Make sure to save the date - April 17, 2008 for our next Membership Luncheon titled "Connecting the Community" with guest speaker Keith Parker, CEO. Hear about the success of Light Rail and plans for connecting to other Charlotte-Mecklenburg corridors. Learn how these projects are funded and the impact to your business. All who attend will receive a complimentary Light Rail ticket. Click here to register or request more information.

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Arrowood Business Association & CPCC announce Business Expo
The Arrowood Association Board has planned a Business Expo in partnership with CPCC - Harris Campus for May 20, 2008. Please review the information attached. Let Jenny Savage know if you would like to promote your business at this event. The 5 part series of speakers can benefit you and your company and you can register directly with CPCC for them.

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Charlotte LYNX Blue Line Opening Soon!
The Carolina's first light rail project is nearing completion. So what does this mean for residents?

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Vulcan Materials Company Funds Sterling Elementary Math & Science Summer Camp
August 26, 2007:
Sterling Elementary School proudly announces receipt of a $15,000 contribution from Vulcan Materials Company to fully fund a six week Math & Science Summer Camp for 42 elementary school students.

Ruth Hood, family advocate for Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools under the leadership of Sterling Principal Selestine Crowder organized the two- three week summer camps that enhances math and science skills utilizing creative and fun hands-on projects. Each week, the students will take a field trip to visit sites where they can see how math and science is used in the workforce and community. They plan enrich the camp with visits to such places as Vulcan's Pineville Quarry, Historic Reed Gold Mine, Duke Energy Exploirum, the Art Institute's Culinary Department, as well as an onsite forensic lab and a McMullen Creek Environmental Study.

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Comments on David Hartgen's "For the Record" piece which appeared in the Charlotte Observer on August 8, 2007
August 26, 2007:

The following is in response to numerous questions and requests CATS has received regarding the information contained in the above referenced article. The purpose of this response is to provide correct information to the public.

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2007 Golf Tournament Update
August 4, 2007:
Making a Difference in Our Local Workforce!

When: September 27, 2007
Where: Springfield Golf Club, Fort Mill, SC
Captain's Choice: 4 Persons
Shotgun Start: 11am
Registration: Vendors (9am), Players (10am), Boxed Lunch (11am)

Proceeds to fund the Arrowood Business Association Frankie Graves Scholarship
(Read about this year's recipients below)

For more information:

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September 13, 2007 HR Roundtable
September 13, 2007:
All Arrowood Association business owners / HR Professionals are invited to attend:

Do you know the impact a pandemic could have on your business?

Do you have a team organized with defined roles and responsibilities for pandemic preparedness and planning?

How will your resources be allocated to protect your employees and customers if faced with a pandemic?

Have you established policies to be implemented during a pandemic?

In the event of pandemic influenza the business community will play a vital role to protect the welfare and safety of employees as will as to minimize the negative impact a pandemic could have on our economy.

You won't want to miss our next HR ROUNDTABLE when Katrina Johnson with the American Red Cross will conduct a workshop to help us develop a business pandemic influenza plan.

When:
Thursday, September 13, 2007

Time:
11:30am - 1:00pm (lunch provided by Harper Corporation of America)

Where:
Harper Corporation of America
11625 Steele Creek Road
Charlotte, NC

Sponsor: Harper Corporation of America

RSVP:
To ensure we have enough lunches for everyone, please RSVP by Monday, September 10 to: Pattie Murphy at pmurphy@harperimage.com

2007-2008 Arrowood Association Frankie Graves Technical Scholarships
August 4, 2007:

This year the Arrowood Business Association is proud to present TWO recipients of the Frankie Graves (center of picture) Technical Scholarship, Jamie Halsey and Robert Gathings.

Jamie (right) and Robert (left) are both recent graduates of the Olympic Community of Schools, Jamie from the BioTechnology, Health and Public Administration School with a 3.1 average and Robert from the Math, Engineering, Technology and Science School with a 3.5 average.

Jamie's career and technical education centered around the Health Sciences and Robert's was in the Engineering Technologies area.

Both of the these young people will be attending CPCC in the Fall, each has decided to pursue a four year degree after completing the first two years at CPCC. Jamie will major in Education and Robert in Engineering.

Both of these recipients are residents of the Arrowood Community, volunteer through their church - both locally and out of state, and have jobs (part-time during school).

Both Jamie and Robert are very pleased to be here today and wish to thank the Arrowood Association's members for their support.

Education Committee Updates
May 17, 2007:
The Job Shadowing Program of the Arrowood Business Association was on April 25, 2007. Opportunities to experience "real work" was provided by eight of the Arrowood members. Thank you from the Education Committee and the Olympic Community of Schools for the support from these businesses:

Boy Scouts of America and Tim Shattuck
Carolina Fluid Components and Gina Settlemyre
Carolina Office Solutions and Craig A. Dunn
Cognis Corp. and George Hudson
L & H Technologies and Barbara Mishoe
Mainstay Suites and Janet Shaver
Staffmark and Butch Hunter
Vulcan Materials Co. and Craig Brinkley and Denise Hallet

The next job shadowing will be in the Fall of 2007.
Please consider making this opportunity available in your business for the next school year.

The Arrowood Association Frankie Graves Scholarships will be awarded at the Senior Honors and Awards Program at Olympic on Thursday, May 17, 2007. Ward Norris, President, will make the presentations for the Association. This year we have two recipients, Robert Gathings and Jamie Halsey. They will be introduced to the general membership during the June meeting.

The Education Committee would also like to recognize another member of the Arrowood Association - FritoLay Corp. FritoLay has become a major supporter of the Olympic students. They are involved in projects in the Global Studies and International Business schools.

The TimeWarner Star Teacher/Student Award was presented to Catherine St. Onge who was nominated by her student Ranaye Rutherford. Ms. St. Onge is a teacher in the METS (Math, Engineering, Technology and Science) School at the Olympic Community of Schools. "She is the reason I want to become a teacher. She has impacted me and many other students so much." Congratulations to Ms. St. Onge and to Ranaye - quite an honor.

New Boundaries for the Arrowood Business Association Approved
To Start: Arrowood Blvd. and South Blvd. South Boulevard to Hwy #51; Hwy#51 to Carowinds Blvd.; Carowinds Blvd. to Gold Hill Rd.; Left on Pleasant Rd. to Gold Hill Rd.; Gold Hill Rd. to Lake Wylie.; Lake Wylie up to Dixie River Rd.; Dixie River Rd. to Hwy # 160; Hwy #160 to Shopton Rd.; Shopton Rd. to Sandy Porter Rd.; Sandy Porter Rd. to Arrowood Blvd.; Arrowood Blvd. (both sides of the Blvd. to encompass all of Whitehall Development) to South Blvd.

A Smart Walkers Guide to Personal Safety
To protect yourself, use common sense and always walk defensively.

1. Walk with someone - a family member, neighbor or friend.
2. Walk purposefully with your head held up high.
3. Tell someone where you will walk and when you expect to return.
4. Walk during daylight hours if possible.
5. If walking at night wear reflective clothing.
6. Avoid isolated paths and dangerous roadways.
7. Carry personal identification.
8. Trust your intuition. Take action if someone is following you. Cross the street, change direction or walk up to a store or up to a residence.
9. If you are in an unfamiliar city ask a trustworthy local resident to recommend a safe walking route.
10. Vary your route from day to day.
11. Drive an unfamiliar route before walking it. Pay attention to road conditions, traffic and other hazards.
12. Use extra caution when crossing intersections.