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Senior Scholars - April 22, 2024 Monday email
Senior Scholars Monday email 
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SENIOR SCHOLARS
Current Events
April 22,2024 |
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From Jane Howard, 2024 President …
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This Friday morning, Senior Scholars at Queens will meet in Wolfe Hall at PUMC. Meanwhile, many of our members are in the NC mountains until Thursday morning enjoying our annual Wildacres Retreat in a delightful, top-of-the-mountain setting. If you have never been there, you should definitely plan to attend next year!
Our Spring Luncheon is coming up on Tuesday, May 30 at Carmel Country Club. With an Olympic theme, our speaker will give us information about the history of pickle ball as it prepares to become an Olympic sport. Registration for the luncheon starts this Friday.
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Currently, our Nominating Committee needs to fill several key positions on our Board of Directors. If you have had any leadership experience during your career, please consider volunteering and contact our Past President, Len Norman, through the website. Volunteer Page
Please also be aware of a Zoom sign up modification. Senior Scholars would like to understand the actual # watching via zoom each week. When you register, enter the total # watching with you. We’ll report back the results as we evaluate this trial.
Stop by to say hello and ask any questions you may have about Senior Scholars at the Welcome Table (formerly known as the donut table) each Friday. Members of the marketing committee and the board will be there.
News Alert: Upcoming special guest! May 17.
Judge Michael Luttig, who advised VP Mike Pence on the January 6 ratification of the electoral results, will be our speaker that day. His topic will be "American Democracy and the Rule of Law in Peril."
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"GET ME TO THE CHURCH ON TIME!"
On Friday, April 26, a representative from CATS (Charlotte Area Transport Authority) will be on hand to answer all your questions about transportation services for seniors and the handicapped, including new services very similar to Uber/Lyft. Don’t miss it!
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April 26, 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Mark Kelso
Climate Change and Competition
Dr. Mark Kelso will discuss how the politics of climate change will impact economics, especially competition among businesses and countries.
Read More and Register for Zoom
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May 3,10 a.m. - 11a.m.
Rachel Smith
The Search for Life Beyond Earth
Astronomer, Rachel Smith will discuss some of Earth’s extreme environments and their connections to other worlds where scientists are searching for life. She will also discuss her current research on forming stars and protoplanetary systems across the Galaxy using NASA’s Infrared Telescope Facility on Maunakea, Hawaii, with links to exoplanets and the search for extraterrestrial intelligence. This will be presented by Zoom in Wolfe Hall.
Read More and Register for Zoom
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Wildacres Committee Co-Chair
The NC mountains in the Spring are beautiful. Can you see yourself there? Can you see yourself co-chairing the committee to get 70+ Senior Scholars there? Contact Jim Gronquist with questions jgronquist1941@gmail.com
Click the link below to read more about what’s involved.
Time to Get on the Presidential Track!
We are seeking a Second Vice President for 2025. This is the first step towards assuming the presidency of Senior Scholars in 2027. All members, recent and long-term, are welcome to apply for this important role. It is a great way to use your management skills and meet fellow Senior Scholars.
Duties of Wildacres Co-Chair and Second Vice President
Link to Volunteer Page
Click link to view a short volunteer video,
"We are Senior Scholars - Call for Volunteers"
If you are interested, please complete the volunteer form using the Volunteer info button on the website. Volunteering is a great way to meet other members!
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Field Trip
May 1, 10:30-12 p.m.
Walking tour of historic Elmwood Pinewood Cemetery Fourth Ward.
Learn more
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Member Luncheon
May 30 11:30am – 2pm
Carmel Country Club
4735 Carmel Road
Come join us for our Spring luncheon with an upcoming Summer Olympics theme. Take an Olympic selfie, trade Olympic fun facts and enjoy a group lunch before Senior Scholars will adjourn for the summer.
Sign up at the Welcome/donut table at Friday meetings until May 24.
What’s your favorite Olympic sport? How many medals will the USA win?
Link to web site
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