millennials: connected, committed and capable...being shared his views on how changing the way we...
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MARK FERNANDES Millennials: Connected, Committed and Capable
Mark Fernandes, CEO of Capitalism 2.0, Inc. and Chairman of the Board for George Mason University’s Center for the Advancement of Well Being shared his views on how changing the way we work with a focus on leadership and business as driving forces will result in economic benefit as well as positive social and environmental impact. He focused his talk today on how Millennials (age 18-34)
in the workforce are driving this movement with their desire to do meaningful work that will allow them to grow and learn without sacrificing their health and their lifestyle. Millennials are often viewed in the traditional workplace as being lazy, uncommitted to work and self- absorbed. They are accustomed to being congratulated for every achievement, however minor, and have been raised to believe that they can accomplish anything they set their minds to. Mark says, in reality, Millennials are a gift! In the next 8-10 years, they will comprise 75% of the workforce and 1/3 of the global population. They are technology “natives,” globally oriented, culture driven, highly educated, innovative and entrepreneurial. They sincerely want to make a difference and are more likely to opt for careers that will allow them to effect change over careers with outsized prestige and money. They are comfortable working in environments that are volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous and their focus is often on the articulation and implementation of values and vision that will drive outcomes. They embrace change and are eager for a leadership style within the context of a culture that is purposeful, intentional and committed to having a meaningful impact on the world that they live in. Mark believes the companies that build cultures that foster and engage the increasing Millennial workforce will be among the most successful. The attributes of success are open communication, fair compensation, an innovative culture with a high tolerance for risk taking and a collaborative and supportive environment. The culture of successful companies defines and shapes the Millennials’ satisfaction with the work and it needs to be instilled at the very highest levels of management. A shared vision based on relevant purpose and values incorporated in the strategy and structure of the business with robust leadership development and performance measurement is critical.
REPORTER February 21, 2017
There is no doubt about it: Millennials are impacting the world. I especially liked Mark’s observation that many of us, from the looks of the people in the room, were parents of Millennials. Congratulations to us! Speaker Write-Up: Suzanne Bledsoe Head Table: Alexandra Myrick, Katie Tyler, Natalie English, Travis Vance, John Powell; Invocation: Cheryl Banks; Visitors & Guests: Mark Norman; History Moment: Ed Wadsworth; Photos: Bert Voswinkel; Piano: Em Syrewicze CLUB NEWS Three new club members were introduced on Tuesday. Mary Vickers-Koch introduced Kandi Deitemeyer, who is the new president of Central Piedmont Community College. Kandi is a former member of the Elizabeth City Rotary Club and can be reached at [email protected]; Edwin Peacock introduced his longtime friend, Glenn Bouley, who is sales manager of the family owned business, Bouley Printing Co., Inc. Glenn also has previous Rotary experience in Charlotte South and Fort Mill. Contact Glenn at [email protected]. Travis Vance introduced Kasey Lankes who handles business development for the engineering consulting firm Syska Hennessy Group. Contact Kasey at [email protected]. Welcome and we look forward to each of you becoming an active member of the Rotary Club of Charlotte. Make note of John Powell’s new email: [email protected] Tom; DecisionPATH ( Gibson) wins Inavero’s 2017 Best of Staffing Client and Talent Awards for providing superior service to their clients and job seekers. John Nicolay has a focus group that’s been meeting on race and community. John Cleghorn, pastor of Caldwell Presbyterian Church, will be here to speak to interested Rotarians on Wednesday, March 1, from 7:30AM-9:30AM. The meeting will be held in the Board Room at the Fairfield Inn & Suites. The format will be John’s remarks, about his experience in the Charlotte business/civic community, how we have responded to past racial unrest and possible responses in today’s environment…followed by discussion. This is intended to be the first of a series of opportunities for Rotarians to listen, learn and discuss the topic of race in our community. Feel free to bring a friend of another race. Coffee will be provided. Please RSVP to John Nicolay, 704-560-6590 or [email protected].
PRESIDENT NATALIE H. ENGLISH is heading to Wilmington, NC to lead the Wilmington Chamber. Natalie thanked Luther Moore for inviting her to join Rotary in 2003 and she thanked the membership and community for the support she has received. As co-chair of the club’s Centennial Celebration and the ultimate cheerleader for the commitment to complete 100 service projects, Natalie’s energy will be missed. Past President Tom Bartholomy has graciously agreed to step up to the plate to finish out this Rotary
year. President-Elect Katie Tyler presented the pin and gift to Natalie and we all wish her well as she begins this new adventure.
100 SERVICE PROJECTS (80 completed; 203 participants; 2347 volunteer hours) The idea behind the commitment to complete 100 service projects is to TOUCH 100 organizations. We are starting to lap ourselves and although we can count the community service hours, we can’t count the organization if we’ve already provided a service for them. Example: Christmas breakfast at Charlotte Rescue Mission, coat collection for Crisis Assistance, bell ringing. Do not read into this that we will not continue supporting these projects. Just that we need to identify new organizations that need something done….manpower, no funding, prefer minimum of 2 Rotarians (can be more) volunteering to make it count. I’m looking forward to your new ideas. NEW PROJECTS in red - FINAL WEEK…Winter clothing drive to support immigrant children from Central America. Donations of lightly used or new winter coats, hats, socks and gloves for children ranging from four years to 18 years old (boys & girls). Items may be dropped off at Rotary during the month of February. Contact: Vernon Menard: [email protected] - Tree-planting be held this Saturday, February 25, 2017, 8:30am-11am; Winding Springs Elementary, will 6601 Horace Mann Rd. Registration required at http://treescharlotte.org/event/winding-springs-elementary-school-treeday-event/ Contact: Phil Volponi: [email protected] - The Jamie Kimble Foundation for Courage will be hosting the “Women for Courage’ luncheon on April 5, 2017. Table hosts are needed; sponsorships are available. Contact: Terri DeBoo: [email protected] - 2017 PGA Championship, August 7-13, Quail Hollow Country Club. Volunteers needed to help in their concession areas. Several schedule options range from 6am-1pm, 7am-2pm; 8am-4pm, 9am-4pm, 10am-close, 11am-close. I have additional information if anyone is interested. ONGOING -Allenbrook Elementary School: North Star Reading Partners with a commitment to read to a 3rd grade student one hour a week. Eric Davis: [email protected] -Platelet Donation: Register at the American Red Cross or Community Blood Center of the Carolinas to donate platelets. 63 donations to date! John zumBrunnen: [email protected] -American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO): Coach, referee, board member, linesman, snach shack worker, etc. Kathy Riley at [email protected] or Carolyn Carlburg [email protected] UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS (03/01/17 – 03/08/17) 03/01 Clyde Robinson 03/05 Ken Samuelson 03/06 Edwin Peacock, Luke Maybry 03/08 Mary Vickers-Koch, Lindsey McAlpine UPCOMING ANNIVERSARIES (03/01/17 – 03/08/17) 03/03 Caroline & Ed Driggs 03/07 Carol and David Jordan MEMBERSHIP 07/01/2016 318 02/21/2017 321 Net Increase: +3 Visitors & Guests 18 Club Members 156 Total 174 (56.5%) New Members: Graham Wilson, Tripp Guin, John Luebke, Glenn Bouley, Kandi Deitemeyer, Kasey Lankes Resignations: Mark Irwin, Cait Liddell, Natalie English, Harry Workman Guests: Doug Barr, Julie Freeland, Jan Richards, Lynn Rehn, David Hare, Lynn Lee, Bob Barton, Gail O’Neill, Deanna Ledbetter, Andy Vanhook, Miller Jordan, Charley Watts,
Charlotte Donovan, Erich Gram UPCOMING PROGRAMS 02/28 – Joe Stewart, NCFree Enterprise Foundation 03/07 – Excellence in Leadership Award (Charlotte Country Club) 03/14 – Dr. David Belcher, Chancellor, Western Carolina University 03/21 – Mirsad Hadzikadic, College of Computing & Informatics, UNC Charlotte Photos from our luncheons and other events can be found on Flickr Click here
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