HomeMy WebLinkAboutC.054.93011_0552WHEREAS, the International Association of Rotary Clubs, later to become Rotary
International, was established in 1912 when clubs were created in Canada and Great Britain;
and
WHEREAS, Rotary International's first club in North Carolina was chartered in
Raleigh on August 1, 1914, becoming the 124h club in the world; and
WHEREAS, Rotary International's first clubs in Iredell County were chartered in
Statesville on May 1, 1921, and in Mooresville on February 1, 1922; and
WHEREAS, by the end of December 2004, Rotary International had evolved into an
organization with over 31,000 clubs and more than 1.2 million members in 166 different
countries: and
WHEREAS, Rotary International is a multi -faceted organization that promotes and
provides civic and humanitarian programs on a worldwide level with over $70 million being
provided in these efforts; and
WHEREAS, Rotary International provides educational and cultural opportunities for
students, teachers and business professionals to meet and work with citizens of other
communities and countries thereby assisting in international relations, conflict resolution, and
the promotion of peace and goodwill. The Rotary Scholarship Program is the world's largest
privately funded international scholarship program awarding over 1,200 scholarships annually;
and
WHEREAS, a key humanitarian program receiving much acclaim has been the
PolioPlus initiative created 20 years ago with a goal to totally eradicate polio on a worldwide
basis. The PolioPlus Program is the largest private -sector contributor to the global polio
eradication effort, and it provides vaccines to children in developing countries, assists health-
care workers in the field, provides training for laboratory workers, along with numerous other
services; and
WHEREAS, over the last century, Rotary Clubs have been in the forefront in providing
a vast array of programs and services to address national and international concerns.
NOW, THEREFORE, the Iredell County Board of Commissioners hereby proclaims
Wednesday, February 23, 2005, as Rotary Club Day in Iredell County and urges all citizens
to recognize the many programs and activities sponsored by the club that improve the human
condition and promote world peace and understanding.
BE IT FURTHER PROCLAIMED that the Iredell County Board of Commissioners
commemorates the 1000' Anniversary of the Rotary Club and hereby commends and offers
much praise and thanks to the many club members who have shown through good works and
volunteerism that much can be accomplished.
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Attending the meeting to accept the proclamation were Rotary District
Govemor-elect Bill Wilson and Larry Reinhardt, the President of the Lake Norman
Rotary Club. Mr. Reinhardt invited the commissioners to a luncheon on February 23 at
the Mooresville Citizens Center (11:45 a.m.) in celebration of Rotary's Centennial
Birthday Celebration.
APPOINTMENTS BEFORE THE BOARD
The James W. Hoffner Family Speaks in Reference to Property Situated at
the Rowan & Iredell County Border: Julie Hoffner, spoke on behalf of her in-laws,
James (Bill) and Ernestine Hoffner, residents of 2035 Mt. Tabor Church Road in
Cleveland, NC. Hoffner said her family had owned property (dairy farm consisting of
213 acres) at the same location for decades. Hoffner said in December of 2004, the
family received a letter indicating that due to the relocation of the Iredell and Rowan
county line, the family needed to start using an address that conformed with Iredell
County's criteria (three digit house number and the road is called Mt. Tabor Road in
Iredell County). She said the dairy barn and other buildings were listed as being in
Rowan County, while the home of her in-laws was listed as being in Iredell County.
Hoffner said the family met with the Rowan County Manager, and he sent a follow up
letter indicating that contact had been made with Iredell County officials, who did not