Dominque Dawes Three-Time Olympian and Hall of Fame Gymnast Success Is a Journey, Not a Destination Dominique Dawes won Olympic gold. But for her, success is so much more than medals and accolades: it’s something she worked hard to achieve everyday en route to Olympic glory. Her journey in the sport of gymnastics lasted 18 years and in those years, she stood strong on numerous podiums, leaving lasting impressions in the hearts of fans. The podium was the destination, but the long-term goal? It’s the moments in between—what she calls the “journey”—that helped her realize the success that she was always striving for. Overcoming the inevitable obstacles, challenges, and doubts are the moments in the journey that build the champion in Dawes. Surrounding herself with the right team, developing the mindset to persevere and turning negative situations into life lessons is how Dawes realized Success Is a Journey, NOT a Destination. Bio Owner of the Dominique Dawes Gymnastics & Ninja Academies, Dominique opened the gyms to continue her commitment to developing a healthy and compassionate culture in the sport of gymnastics. Her first academy opened in the midst of a global pandemic, July 2020 and her second location opened in 2023. Dawes also holds minority ownership of the Washington Spirit of the National Women's Soccer League, and served as the co-chair of the President’s Council for Fitness, Sports and Nutrition under the Obama administration alongside Drew Brees. Alongside LeBron James and Maverick Carter, she recently served as Executive Producer of the Peacock docu-series “Golden”, the journey of USA’s elite gymnasts on the road to the Tokyo Olympics, which has been nominated for a Sports Emmy. Dawes holds her degree from the University of Maryland and was inducted into UMD's prestigious Hall of Fame in 2022. In 2023, her...
Charlotte is the #15 largest City in the United States. With over 100 people moving here a day, where are these people living, where are the working and what are they doing for fun? Join us for the April Luncheon on Tuesday, April 9th, for a discussion and presentation with four leaders that are active in Charlotte’s largest submarkets – South End, University City, SouthPark and Ballantyne – to hear more about each of these submarkets, how they a positioning their areas of Charlotte for growth and how they are adapting. Join Marguerite Novak with Charlotte Center City Partners, Keith Stanley with University City Partners, Adam Rhew with SouthPark Community Partners and Christina Thigpen with Northwood Office and South Charlotte Partners Board member. The Revelry 11:00 a.m. - Networking 11:30 a.m. - Luncheon Meeting $55 Members/$80 Guests Registration is now closed. Please email Patty Trepp Drummond if you are interested in attending. Make your Spring Cleaning Mean More! We’re collecting gently used women’s clothing, shoes, accessories (jewelry, purses, etc.) to support our newest community partner, Amy’s House! Bring your Spring/Summer clothing donations to the April 9th Luncheon to help support women & children who are survivors of abuse in our community. Please bring your items in bags - no hangers! Note: No children’s clothing or heavy boots/coats this round please. Let’s save the cold weather gear for our Winter drive. The Lincoln County Coalition Against Domestic Violence (LCCADV) is a 501(c) (3) non-profit, organized in 1993 by citizens who were concerned about domestic violence issues. On January 9, 1995, their shelter, affectionately named Amy’s House after the local woman who inspired LCCADV into action, officially opened in a four-room former mill house, offering shelter, support services and assistance for 7-8 people. It was a safe haven for families displaced by violence and a transitional...
Located 6 miles from the center city, Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) is the seventh busiest airport in the United States and processed over 48 million passengers in 2022. With 179 nonstop destinations and 36 international destinations, CLT creates $32B annually in economic impact. In 2023, CLT broke ground on the fourth parallel runway, with projected costs of $1B, in order to address its capacity and meet future demand while enhancing its operational efficiency. Join us for the February CREW Luncheon to hear more from CLT representatives Stuart Hair, Ted Kaplan, and Jennifer Thompson to learn more about the recent improvements, future plans for CLT and impacts of this major economic generator for our City. The Revelry 11:15 a.m. - Networking 11:30 a.m. - Luncheon Meeting $55 Members/$80 Guests Registration is now closed. Please email Patty Trepp Drummond if you are interested in attending. Thank you to Our Luncheon Sponsor
Join us for a look ahead from the viewpoint of Laura Ullrich, PhD, Senior Regional Economist at the Charlotte Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond. The presentation will cover what to expect in the national and regional economy in 2024 with special focus on GDP, employment and inflation. Before the luncheon, join us for our 2024 Committee Fair! Learn more about CREW Charlotte and what each committee does to find the right one for you! Committees: Authentic Leadership Communications Community Outreach Fundraising & Special Events Global Network & Initiatives Member Recognition Membership Professional Development Programs Sponsorship Student Outreach The Revelry 10:30 a.m. - Committee Fair (open to members and guests) 11:15 a.m. - Networking 11:30 a.m. - Luncheon Meeting $55 Members/$80 Guests Online registration is now closed. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please email Patty Drummond. Thank you to Our Luncheon Sponsor
