September 25, 2013

City Council Makes Appointments to Airport Commission

On Monday, September 23, the Charlotte City Council appointed four local residents to serve on the Charlotte Douglas International Airport Commission. Under the law creating the Airport Commission, the City of Charlotte is given seven appointments; four by the Council and three by Mayor Kinsey.

The Council’s appointees to the Commission:

Pamela Bennett, of Bank of America and a current member of the Airport Advisory Committee

Anthony Fox, a Partner and attorney at Parker Poe and resident of the West Side

Robert Stolz, former Chairman of the North Carolina Chamber of Commerce and CEO of the Wurth Group North America, a business located near the airport

Pamela Syfert, former Charlotte City Manager

Council’s criteria for selection included areas of expertise critical to the Airport’s success. The appointees bring a cross-section of experience in municipal government, the law, business, economic development and operations at Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

For more information on the City’s appointments to the Airport Commission, and to learn more about Charlotte Douglas International Airport, visit http://airportstudy.charlottenc.gov/ 

The Big Sweep is Almost Here

The Big Sweep, a one-day cleanup of Charlotte-Mecklenburg creeks and lakes, takes place on Saturday, September 28. Storm Water Services has been taking volunteer registration information for the past month and the number of registrations is up significantly this year.

Litter in our local bodies of water is unsightly, can be deadly to wildlife and can contaminate water supplies. During last year’s event, participants collect more than 10,000 pounds of trash from local waterways.

Saturday, September 28
9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
The Big Sweep will be staffed at six different locations. View the chart at the bottom of the Big Sweep webpage for directions, meeting place information and site difficulty. 

At staffed sites, Big Sweep participants will be provided with trash bags, gloves, snacks, water and instructions from a site coordinator. Volunteers are asked to wear a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen and old clothing and shoes you don’t mind getting dirty. Children ages 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

To register to become a volunteer and to view staffed Big Sweep locations, click here. 

Building Charlotte's Tree Canopy

In honor of Keep America Beautiful’s National Planting Day, Keep Charlotte Beautifulhas partnered with TreesCharlotte to sponsor a tree planting event in North Charlotte. TreesCharlotte is a collaborative of agencies focused on achieving Charlotte City Council’s goal of having 50 percent of the city covered by tree canopy by 2050. In doing so, as many as 500,000 trees will need to be planted during the next 38 years.

Keep Charlotte Beautiful’s tree planting event will be held on Saturday, October 19in the McIntyre community. Five hundred trees will be planted, including species that are native to the Charlotte area.

To volunteer for the tree planting event, call 704-353-1235. For additional information about the partnership, please contact Louise Bhavnani at lbhavnani@charlottenc.gov. 

Animal Care & Control October Specials

The Animal Care and Control (AC&C) is celebrating the Halloween season with some spooktackular events. During the month of October, the donation of a large box of animal treats – milk bones or cat treats – will reduce the adoption fee of a cat or dog to $31. Mecklenburg County residents must purchase a $10 per license or adult animals at the time of adoption.

AC&C also wants to see your pets in their best Halloween gear with its pet costume contest. If you’re dressing up your pet for the trick-or-treat season, send in a photo for a chance to be featured on the AC&C Facebook page. Photos must be submitted by 4 p.m. each Friday in October, and will be posted the following Sunday. Fans can judge the best photos, and the photo with the most ‘Likes’ will win a prize.

 

For more information about the Halloween photo contest, visit the AC&C Facebook page. 

Nominations Being Accepted for 2013 MLK Medallion Award

Nominations are being sought for the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “Medallion” Award by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Community Relations. The Medallion Award honors the MLK holiday and is presented annually to individuals in the community.

Nominees must be residents of Charlotte-Mecklenburg and will be judged on their involvement in promoting the ideals of racial equality and social justice as espoused by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Such examples include: celebrating the worth of all human beings, pursuing equal rights by non-violent means, active involvement in community service, and/or encouraging  people of diverse cultures to live together in a spirit of love and acceptance.

The deadline for submitting nominations is Friday, October 25, and can be made by submitting an online form or by calling Terry Bradley at 704-336-5271 for additional options.

Seventh Annual Runway 5K

CLT’s Seventh Annual Runway 5K Run will be held on Saturday, October 26 at 8 a.m. Last year’s run drew 2,300 participants and raised more than $20,000 for LifeSpan. Runners and walkers can register now to be guaranteed t-shirts and a reduced rate.

Through Monday, October 14

5K Run & 5K Walk: $25

Tuesday, October 15 – Friday, October 25

5K Run & 5K Walk: $30

Registration prices are for adults and children. 

Race proceeds will benefit LifeSpan’s Community Activity and Employment Transition Program (CAET). LifeSpan is a nonprofit organization that assists children and adults with developmental disabilities by providing education, employment and enrichment opportunities. Fifteen LifeSpan participants currently work at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport.

To register for the event, visit www.sportoften.com or Runway5K.cltairport.com.