Club submissions
To add your club, or to update your listing, send information to lifestyles@salisburypost.com.
Club listings consist of the clubís name, brief purpose statement, place, day and time of meetings, a contact phone number and/or e-mail address and the Web site link, if the club has a site. Clubs must provide contact information in order to be included in the listing.
The deadline for the next listing is no later than May 31. Information received by that date will be published in club listings June 5. Questions? 704-797-4243.
Alumni Associations
Aggrey Alumni Association
Sandy Ridge AME Zion Church.
President: John Harris, 704-9696.
Contact: Ruthie Norman, 704-857-1737.
Dunbar School Alumni Association
Meets third Monday of each month at 6 p.m.
Membership open to any former students, teachers, administrators and their spouses.
President: Reginald Massey.
Contact: Gretta H. Saunders, 704-633-8983.
J.C. Price High School Alumni Association Salisbury Chapter
Meets fourth Saturday of each month at 5 p.m.
Meetings held at Nobel & Kelsey Funeral Home. Purpose: To give scholarships to graduating high school students that are furthering their education by attending an institution of higher learning that fall. Scholarships are given to students by means of financial need and academic achievement. New members welcome.
Contact: Carolyn Williams, president, 704-633-7162.
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Xi Alpha Delta Chapter
7 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays, homes of members.
President Dorothy Setzer, 704-636-6127.
Xi Delta Chi
7 p.m. second and fourth Tuesdays, home of members.
President Linda Tutterow, 704-647-0483.
Iota Psi
7 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, Rockwell Community Building. Membership is by invitation from another member then voted on by chapter.
Collects items for homeless shelter, sponsors canned food drives, collects supplies for Good Shepherdís Clinic, stuffs stockings for children at Salvation Army, phone cards for soldiers, visits to nursing homes, Relay for Life.
President: Diane Yates, 704-637-1994.
All Beta Sigma Phi chapters perform community services such as collect items for homeless shelter, collect food for Rowan Helping Ministries, Relay for Life, breast cancer, and others.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Delta Xi Omega Chapter
Meets third Saturdays.
Alpha Kappa Alpha is a sisterhood composed of college educated women who have consciously chosen this affiliation as a means of self-fulfillment through volunteer service.
Contact: Lillian L. Morgan, 704-647-2624.
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority
Alpha Alpha Zeta Chapter
Meets second Saturdays.
Contact: Joann P. Diggs, 704-637-3783.
Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority
Lambda Epsilon Sigma Salisbury Alumnae Chapter
2 p.m. every 3rd Saturday at the Rowan County Library.
Serving Salisbury-Rowan and surrounding areas. Sigma Gamma Rho Sororityís aim is to enhance the quality of life within the community. Public service, leadership development and education of youth are the hallmark of the organizationís programs and activities. Sigma Gamma Rho addresses concerns that impact society educationally, civically, and economically.
Contact: salisbury.sgrho@ gmail.com, 704-380-1313.
Pan Hellenic Council
The Rowan-Salisbury Pan-Hellenic Council
6 p.m., first Sunday of each month. Location announced.
Contact: Rory Chandler, president, 704-433-3820, rwchandler@aol.com.
Civitan
Faith
7 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays, Faith Legion Building; meal served at each meeting. Guests welcome. Membership open to anyone 18 years and older with application and approval by board of directors.
Purpose: To serve the community, provide opportunities for fellowship, increase membersí knowledge. Civitans seek experiences that build character, provide life direction, foster leadership development and recognition.
Contact: Wayne Mosher 704-279-6333.
Granite Quarry
7 p.m. first and third Thursdays dinner meeting. Location announced in club newsletter and on Web site.
Contact: 704-279-2691. gqcivitan@bellsouth.net. www.civitan.net/gqcivitan.
Rockwell
7 p.m. first and third Tuesday. Rockwell Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, dinner served by Methodist Women, followed by speakers.
President Jim Misenheimer, 704-279-7840, jamise@windstream.net.
Salisbury
12:10 p.m buffet lunch; 12:45-1:30 p.m. program/speaker, Thursdays, Country Club of Salisbury.
President: Rodney Harrison, RLHar@salisburync.gov.
Web site: www.civitans.com, Civitan activities can also be seen on the clubís facebook page.
Spencer
Membership meeting 7 p.m. third Thursdays, educational building, Spencer Presbyterian Church, 111 First St.
Board of directors meeting and lunch 11:45 a.m. second Tuesdays (location announced at membership meeting and in newsletter).
President Joe Wilburn, 704-637-0693.
Contact: Buddy Gettys, vice president, bgettys468@aol.com.
Summit Civitan Club
6:30 p.m. first and third Mondays, Blue Bay Seafood, Statesville Blvd. Dutch treat dinner, program/speaker. Club involved in many projects.
Contact: Wayne C. Mullis, w.smullis@yahoo.com or 704-633-1081.
Woodleaf Civitan
7 p.m., first Thursdays, Woodleaf Community Center, dinner served following program.
Contact President Jim Summers, 704-278-9459.
Educatorsí Sorority
International sorority for outstanding educators, whose purpose is to promote excellence in education, altruism and world understanding. Membership is by invitation only.
Gamma Theta Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa
6:30 p.m. third Mondays, various locations.
Contact: Ruth Jacobs, Morgan Elementary School, 704-279-3145.
Mu Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa
6:30 p.m. fourth Mondays, First Methodist Church. Contact: Eunice Holt, president, 704-856-8609.
Fraternal
Andrew Jackson Lodge 576 AF&AM
First and third Thursdays, dinner at 6:15 p.m., lodge opens at 7 p.m. 401 N. Fulton St.
Curry Pendleton, 704-798-0391. jcpendleton10@gmail. com.
Faithful Guide Lodge 376
7:30 p.m. stated communication second and fourth Tuesdays at 113 Krider St., Cleveland.
James W. Jones Jr., master, 704-278-4913.
Fulton Masonic Lodge 99 AF&AM
6:30 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. meeting, second and fourth Thursdays.
Salisbury Elks Lodge 699
7:30 p.m. first and third Thursdays, Elks Lodge, 508 S. Main St.
First Tuesday of month, 7-8 p.m., bingo social for patients at VA Medical Center, volunteers needed. Bingo at lodge 7 p.m. every Monday. www.SalisburyElks.org.
Salisbury York Rite Masonic Bodies
7:30 p.m. first Mondays, except July and September. Monthly planning meeting 7 p.m. third Mondays, except June, July and December. All meetings at Salisbury Masonic Temple, 401 N. Fulton St.
Contact: salisburyyrb@K4jme. org.
Spencer Masonic Lodge 543
Stated communication second and fourth Tuesdays, 7 p.m., dinner 6:15 p.m. in dining room, 114 Fourt St., Spencer.
Information: 704-636-8108 or spencerlodge@K4jme.com.
Western Star Lodge 9
7:30 p.m. stated communication second and fourth Tuesdays at 912 Old Concord Road.
John Cole, master, 704-633-4457.
Western Star Lodge 9 Pearl White Chapter 180 O.E.S.
7:30 p.m. second and fourth Thursdays at 912 Old Concord Road. Workshop training 10 a.m. every third Saturday by 31st District Grand Lecturer Hettie C. Avery.
Contact: Worthy Matron, Annnie Ealy, 704-636-3344; Worthy Patron, Johnny Moser, 704-608-7326.
Woodmen of the World Lodge 111
First Mondays, 6:30 p.m., includes supper. First Reformed Church, Landis.
Contact: Dr. James Shaver, 704-857-2238.
Woodmen of the World Lodge 175
Klumac Rd., Salisbury.
Contact: Keith Anderson, 704-209-0775.
History
63rd NC State Troops Civil War Reenactment Company
Davie,[0x10]Rowan, Cabarrus Counties. Portrays Civil[0x10]War era military company, attends events in North and South Carolina and Virginia. Portrays both Confederate as 63rd NCST and Union as 7th W.V. Cavalry Dismounted. Mounted Troopers also welcome.
Membership information http://63rdncst.spaces.live.com.
Davidson Guards SCV Camp 1851
6 p.m., second Tuesday, Speedyís BBQ, Lexington.Guests speakers, presentations, public is welcome.
Contact: Michael A. Scott, commander, 336-225-3668. davidsonguards@triad.rr.com.
Genealogical Society of Rowan County
7 p.m., third Tuesdays, Rowan Public Library main branch, Salisbury.
Purpose: to promote genealogical research in Rowan County and the preservation of our heritage. Membership: Open to all persons interested in genealogical research and who subscribe to the objectives of the Society.
Contact: President Bob Bruce, 704-645-7305, rbruce01@carolina.rr.com.
Historical Society of South Rowan
Second Thursday of month, executive board; general meeting January, April, August, November.
Meeting room at Roller Mill is available for rent for small events.
President Barbara Doby, 704-855-8329.
John Knox Chapter, National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution
10 a.m., second Saturdays, Kerr Mill, Millbridge, unless another location is announced.
Dedicated to patriotism, historical and environmental preservation and citizenship.
Regent Mary Lane Lauder, 704-642-1555.
Elizabeth Maxwell Steele Chapter, National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution
Meets 10:30 a.m., third Wednesdays, September-May, various locations.
Purpose: To promote patriotic endeavor and historic preservation, awards for educational essay and citizenship.
DAR Room, first floor of Rowan Museum, 202 N. Main St.
Contact: Trudy Hall, 704-638-1271.
Rowan History
7 p.m. second Tuesdays, Messinger Room, Rowan Museum, 202 N. Main St. Use rear entrance.
Open to anyone interested in history of Rowan County. A roundtable format allows for a 30-45 minute presentation followed by a question and answer period. No dues. Refreshments served. No invitation needed; visitors welcome.
Contact Kaye Brown Hirst, 704-633-5946.
Rowan Rifles Camp 405, Sons of Confederate Veterans
Meets 6:30 p.m. second Wednesdays Stanback Room of Rowan Public Library.
SCV is direct heir of United Confederate Veterans and oldest hereditary organization for male descendants of Confederate soldiers.
Membership: Open to all male descendants of any veteran who served honorably in the Confederate armed forces. Membership can be obtained through either direct or collateral family lines, and kinship to a veteran must be documented genealogically. Minimum age 12. SCV helps trace lineage to Confederate soldier in family. Web site contains announcements of events and items of interest about Civil War history: www.rowanscv.org.
Contact: Steve Poteat, Camp commander, 704-633-7229 or rowanscv@carolina.rr.com.
Salisbury Confederate Prison Association Inc.
Annual meeting held during the Salisbury Confederate Prison Symposium. Dues $10 per year, includes 4 issues of newsletter, ěThe Prison Exchange.î The association is interested in acquiring information on the prison itself and information on those who were there.
President and contact person: Sue J. Curtis. SCPA address: PO Box 5093, Salisbury, NC 28147-0088 or e-mail southpaws@salisbury.net. www.salisburyprison.org.
Samuel Spencer Chapter, National Railway Historical Society
7 p.m. first Mondays, Roundhouse theater, North Carolina Transportation Museum, Spencer.
Membership open. Guests welcome. Annual dues based on individual, student, family rates.
Contact: Elizabeth Smith, 704-636-2889 ext. 224.
United Daughters of the Confederacy, Robert F. Hoke Chapter No. 78
Second Wednesday, 7 p.m., Rowan County Administrative Offices Building.
All are welcome. Ladies ages 21 years and over who are descendants of those who gave aid to the Confederacy and who would like to know more about membership are especially invited to visit. Organization objectives are: Historical, Memorial, Educational, Benevolent and Patriotic.
Contact: Sue J. Curtis, PO Box 5093, Salisbury, NC 28147-0088, southpaws@salisbury.net.
30th North Carolina Troops
Civil War Reenactment Company, Southern Rowan County-Cabarrus County. Portrays Civil War era military company, attends events in North and South Carolina and Virgionia. Portrays both Confederate as 30th NCT and Union as 9th Penn S.R.
Membership: www.30thnct. org.
Hobbies
Astronomical Society of Rowan County (ASRC)
Monthly meetings are held at 1920 Deal Road, Mooresville NC 28155.
Membership open to anyone interested in astronomy; students 16 years and under must be accompanied by an adult at all ASRC sponsored events. Annual membership dues $15 for individuals, $25 for whole family. Monthly meetings may include guest speakers, movies, how to clinics and weather permitting, stargazing through our scopes or yours. Be sure to bring your telescopes and binoculars if the skies look clear. For information contact: Alice Deal 704-857-2788 or Ralph Deal 704-855-1591. www.astrowan.org.
Evergreen Bridge
1 p.m. Fridays, except for holidays or other times when Rufty-Holmes Senior Center is closed.
Membership open to all bridge players; results of games may be published in Sunday bridge column by Billy Burke.
Myrnie Mclaughlin, 704-636-9781.
Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) Chapter 1083
6 p.m. supper, 7 p.m. business, second Tuesdays. Rowan Co. Airport EAA hangar. Open to all adults (pilots and non-pilots) who have interest in aviation. Go to airport terminal for directions to EAA hangar.
Activities include fly-in (aircraft park at hangar), fly-outs for meals or meetings with other EAA chapters, aviation-related library, Young Eagles program(first flight for young adults), monthly speaker.
President: Jack Neubacher
704-636-1864.
International Plastic Modelers’ Society — IPMS/Arm/Air Chapter
Third Fridays, 7 p.m., Spencer Fire Station, 208 S. Salisbury Ave.
Open to all scale model enthusiasts. Anyone wishing to get started in the hobby are always welcome. No membership fees are required. Activities include on-going monthly workshops, plus association with other IPMS chapters within the region, including local, regional and national competitions.
Sam Morgan: 704-647-0885. samiam262@carolina.rr.com.
Olde Rowan Fiber Guild
6:30-8:30 p.m. third Monday, St. Luke’s Church Parrish Hall.
All welcome. Contact: Josie Esquivel, montepalomal@yahoo. com.
R-H Computer Club
10-11 a.m. Thursdays, Rufty-Holmes Senior Center.
Open to seniors (55 plus) interested in computers. Visitors welcome. Dues $24 for individual, $36 per couple.
www.rufty holmescomputerclub.org.
President: Ralph Shuping.
Call: 704-633-7862 (Center).
Rowan Aero Modelers Society (RAMS)
7 p.m. first Mondays, Rockwell Library in winter, meets outdoors at flying field other times.
Open to all who have an interest in radio-controlled aircraft. Activities include meetings and fly-ins for electric and gas powered airplanes and helicopters as well as gliders.
Contact: Will Douglas, 704-279-2238, flyinfutbol@earthlink. net. www.rams-fly.com.
Rowan Amateur Radio Society
7-9 p.m. second Mondays, Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, 1120 Boundary St.
Public invited, new members welcome, refreshments available.
Contact: Ralph Brown (WB4AQK) 704-636-5902.
www.rowanars.org.
Rowan Doll Society of N.C.
Noon third Tuesdays, Rufty-Holmes Senior Center (unless noted otherwise).
Membership: Open to anyone interested in dolls or doll collecting. Members must pay annual dues for United Federation of Doll Clubs (UFDC) and own at least 10 dolls, validated by membership committee. Programs include doll related information, show and tell, doll museum visits. projects and community outreach include displays at Rowan Public Library, Hall House, and programs at retirement homes.
Contact: Robin Wyatt, president, rhwyatt@carolina.rr.com, 704-784-4297; Kathy Gregg, vice president, 704-942-7542.
Rowan Rose Society
7 p.m. third Tuesdays, February-June, September-November. John Calvin Presbyterian Church fellowship hall, 1620 Brenner Ave.
Open to anyone interested in learning about growing roses. Programs emphasize rose care and culture. Visitors welcome. Dues $15 per year.
Contact Jack Page, president: 704-639-1706, perfectrose@carolina.rr.com.
Rowan Roamers Volkssport
First Thursdays Blue Bay Seafood Restaurant, East Innes Street. Business meeting starts 7 p.m., 6 p.m. dinner. Visitors welcome.
Two volkswalks in Salisbury open year-round: Historic Salisbury Walk with maps available at Visitorís Center; Dan Nicholas Park with map available at park concession stand. Both are 6.2 miles of easy walking. Members can purchase distance books and keep up with number of miles they walk.
Rowan Roamers sponsor walks in Wilmington, Mocksville, Southport, Myrtle Beach, Landis, Kannapolis; walks can be walked anytime; however, club members also meet as these locations and walk as group.
Contact: Bruce Goodnight, 704-279-5011, brgood13@cs. com.
Salisbury Rowan Garden Club
Meeting schedule posted on Web site. This is a family-oriented site for gardening enthusiasts in Rowan and surrounding counties, a place to discuss gardening ideas and tips and encourage self homestead and sustainable homestead gardening. 704-640-4568. SalRowGrdnClb@yahoo. com. www.salisburyrowangardenclub.ning.com.
Scrapbooking
6-11 p.m. third Friday, Unity United Methodist Church, 8505 Unity Church Road, Kannapolis.
Contact: Katy Atwell, 704-933-6242.
Salisbury-Rowan Quilters Guild
1 p.m. third Thursday, Rufty-Holmes Senior Center.
New members of all quilting levels welcome. Ongoing project: making cuddle quilts for the children staying at the womenís shelter.
Contact: Barb Bruce, 704-645-7305, bjbruce1@carolina.rr.com.
Starry Night Quilters Guild
6:30 p.m. second Thursdays, Rufty-Holmes Senior Center.
Membership open to quilters or anyone who wants to learn quilting.
Contact: Merle Clifford, 704-638-5701.
Square Dancing, Cardinal Squares
7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesdays, City Park Recreation Center, 316 Lake Drive.
Membership open to anyone who can do modern Western square dance.
Contacts: Paul and Nita Walker, 704-782-2616, Goo627@aol. com or Effie and Norman File, presidents, 704-633-9555, nlfile1@bellsouth.net.
www.cardinalsquares.org.
Square Dancing, Kannoneers Square Dance Club
7:30-9:30 p.m. Mondays Trinity Methodist Church, 416 E. 1st St., Kannapolis.
Contact: Pat or Matt Marbois, 704-782-5493, or caller Donnie Chapman, 704-872-9851. http://web.me.com/pmarbois1/Kannoneers_Square_Dance_Club
Square Dancing, Spinning Moors
8-10:15 p.m., second and fourth Saturdays, War Memorial Building, 220 N. Maple St., Mooresville.
Contacts: Brenda and Tommy Honeycutt, 704-857-9681.
Jaycees
Spencer Jaycees
Meet first and third Wednesdays of each month, clubhouse behind 8th Street ballpark in Spencer.
Those wishing to join must be between the ages of 21 and 40 and interested in community service work.
Contact: Melissa Johnston, 704-433-0439.
Kiwanis
Kiwanis of Salisbury
Noon-1 p.m. Fridays, Salisbury Country Club.
Contact: secretary Jerry Lawson, 704-633-0607. www.kiwanisclubofsalisburync.org.
Lions
Cleveland
7 p.m. dinner meeting first and third Mondays, Lions Den, Cemetery Street.
Ongoing Projects: Provide service and assistance to the blind, visually impaired, and deaf; collect eye glasses and hearing aids for recycling; sell brooms; assist with VAMC bingo; conduct community Christmas parade; and provide scholarships to two West Rowan seniors.
Contact: Janie Drechsler, president, 704-278-9419.
Franklin-Ellis
7 p.m. business meeting second Tuesdays, dinner meeting fourth Tuesdays, Franklin-Ellis Lions Den, Community Center Service Road, behind Rowan Memorial Park, Highway 601 North.
Ongoing project: Collecting eyeglasses and hearing aids for recycling; brooms delivered to homes by call.
Contact: Earl Sides, publicity chairman, 704-636-7979.
Gold Hill
7 p.m. first and third Thursdays, Russell-Rufty Shelter, Gold Hill Park, St. Stephens Church Road, Historic Gold Hill.
Ongoing projects: Morgan Elementary School Citizen of the Quarter Awards, eye glasses and hearing aid recycling, provide a week of camping for visually impaired at Camp Dogwood at Lake Norman, assist with bingo party for Hefner VA Medical Center veterans.
Contact: President Elizabeth Rummage 704-634-8003, eandmrummage@msn.com.
Landis
6:30 p.m. first and third Thursdays, dinner meeting, War Memorial Building, North Central Avenue, Landis.
Contact: W.R. Ramseur, 704- 857-2883 or send correspondence to his address, 1207 Poplar St., Landis 28088.
Mocksville
First and third Thursdays, St. Francis of Assisi, 862 Yadkinville Road. 6 p.m. board, 7 p.m. general meeting, open to public.
Monthly project: free diabetes screening and blood pressure checks, Foster Drug Co., 4954 Valley Road, Mocksville. For information, call Lucille Phifer, 336-284-2748.
Ongoing projects: collecting eyeglasses, eyeglass cases, lenses, hearing aids and hearing aid batteries, and all computer printer cartridges from companies, small businesses and individuals. To donate, call 336-284-2748. Broom sales year round.
Contact: Jonathan Wishon, 336-909-8385 or mlclub@lycos.com.
www.mocksvillelions.org.
Rockwell
7 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, basement of East Branch of Rowan Public Library. Guests welcome.
Purpose: to provide services and assistance to the blind, deaf and hard-of-hearing; diabetes awareness; community service; youth activities.
Projects: “Recycle For Sight” collections: eyeglasses, sunglasses, safety glasses, hearing aids, cell phones, printer ink cartridges and toners, entire Campbell’s soup labels, drink cans / provide eyeglasses and exams /Camp Dogwood raffle fundraiser /Broom and mop sales year round /”Lend-A-Paw” Equipment Loan Service (to donate used medical equipment and for recycling donations/pick-up, contact Donna Mikles 704-279-9533.
Contact: Wayne Taylor, 704-637-7401.
Salisbury
Meetings: 12:30-1:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Ryanís Steakhouse, Jake Alexander Blvd.
Purpose: To provide services and assistance to the blind, visually impaired and deaf, and to support community projects.
Contact: Jerry Austin, 704-279-5061.
Newcomers
Salisbury-Rowan Newcomers
10 a.m. third Wednesdays, Civic Center.
Open to all Rowan residents for bridge, book club, dining out, garden club and informative programs.
Contact President Carol Denhard 704-637-7072, or membership chair Maxine Dvoracek 704-637-0627.
Optimist
Salisbury
7a.m. the first and third Tuesdays; Farm House Restaurant, Jake Alexander Blvd.
Purpose: to serve the youth of Rowan County.
Ongoing projects: Little League girls’ softball, March of Dimes Walk America (pre-mature births), Respect for Law breakfast, Lake Waccamaw children’s home and oratorical contest.
Contact: John Hartpence-Secretary/Communications-704-645-1273.
Landis-South Rowan
7:30 a.m. second and fourth Thursdays, at Patís Catering, Kannapolis.
Ongoing projects: sponsor Young Menís Club with coordinator Ruth Johnson attending monthly meeting and other club members helping with activities. Support South Mountain Childrenís Home, Lake Waccamaw Childrenís Home, and contribute to Dime a Day and Half and Half to help club treasury and childrenís cancer program.
Contact Ruth Johnson, reporter, 704-932-7494.
Pilot
Pilot of China Grove-Landis
7:30 p.m. third Tuesdays, South Rowan Public Library.
Goals: friendship and service, focusing on brain-related disorders and disabilities. The local club honors deserving individuals with the Jean Jordan Memorial Scholarship each year.
For membership contact Sharon Saxon 704-857-4843.
Pilot of Salisbury
6 p.m. fourth Thursdays.
Community service organization, gives scholarships for outstanding Anchor at North Rowan High School and an all-county scholarship for Rowan-Salisbury Schools each year.
Contact: Sarah Byerly, 704-633-0976.
Professional
Altrusa International of Salisbury
6 p.m. first Thursdays, Trinity Oaks, 728 Klumac Road.
Worldwide volunteer service organization of executives and professionals dedicated to improving communities through service. Develops and funds specific service projects (the quarterly USDA Food Distribution) to meet community needs. Awards scholarships to deserving individuals and grants to non-profit organization in Rowan County.
Contact: Nancy Mott, 704-637-9561.
Rowan County Human Resources Association
11:30 a.m.ń1 p.m. third Thursdays except July and August, Wrenn House.
A chapter of the Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) serves Rowan County area. RCHRA is an association of human resource professionals with practitioners at all levels employed by businesses in Rowan County. Provides HR professionals with networking and educational opportunities.
The primary purpose of our organization is the development and improvement of all phases of human resource management in member companies throughout the community.
Contact: rchra1@yahoo.com
www.rchra.shrm.org
Jill Rufty, president, 704-637-5881.
Salisbury Sales and Marketing Executives Association Inc.
Dinner meeting 5:30-7 p.m., fourth Wednesday of each month at The Country Club of Salisbury.
Networking organization, unites business professionals with the purpose of improving sales and marketing skills, promoting the exchange of thoughts and ideas. Speakers share their knowledge, successes and expertise in their business.
Membership open to all local business professionals.
Contact: Cliff Sorel, president, 704-636-2255, csorel@carolina.rr.com.
LLAN (Leadership, Learning Advocacy, Networking)
Third Tuesdays, first floor conference room, Gateway, Innes Street. Networking begins at 6 p.m., program at 6:30 p.m.
Open to professional women interested in learning, leading and achieving life/work balance; for women leaders either self-employed or employed in business, education or non-profit organizations.
Contact: Pam Cordts 704-633-0917.
Professional retirees
NARFE (National Active and Retired Federal Employees)
1 p.m. third Mondays, Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, 1120 Martin Luther king Jr. Ave. S.
Membership open to federal employees, retired or currently employed. Refreshments served at each meeting.
President: Ron Buffaloe, 704-633-7599.
Rowan Retired School Personnel
10:30 a.m. third Wednesday of September, November, January, March and May. Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, 1120 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave. S. Board meetings 10 a.m. second Wednesday of September, November, January, MArch, May, same location.
Membership: Open to all retired school personnel, in state or out of state
Dues vary depending on year of retirement. Affiliated with NCAE and NEA retired. Members of SRRSP receive all NCAE/NEA benefits.
Membership/dues information: contact Carolyn K. Poteat, Treasurer, 704-278-2841.
Rotary
China Grove
6 p. m., Tuesdays, Garyís BBQ, China Grove; Visiting Rotarians welcome.
Contact: Lewis Moose, 704-857-5971.
Rowan
7 a.m. Thursdays, Holiday Inn on Jake Alexander Blvd.
Membership chairperson Jackie Harris, 704-633-1802.
Salisbury
1-2 p.m. Tuesdays at the Rotary Hut, 300 W. Liberty St.
Those interested in membership should contact Secretary Sonny Carpenter, 704-637-7477.
Salisbury Rotary, PO Box 4092, Salisbury NC 28144.
Ruritan
Millbridge Ruritan Club
7:30 p.m. first Tuesdays. Meets at 490 Sloan Rd. or local churches. Meal served.
Membership open to anyone 18 or older with application and approval by board of directors.
Purpose: To serve the community, assist families in need, provide scholarships.
Contact Doug Patterson, 704-639-1541. doug@pattersonfarminc.com.
Seniors
AARP Chapter 4314
Meetings 1-2:30 p.m. first Thursday of each month at Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, 1120 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
Offers a variety of community service, education, advocacy, leadership and fellowship opportunities. Senior citizens age 50 and older are encouraged to attend the informative meetings and join the local chapter. Annual chapter dues are $3, prorated at $.25 per meeting remaining in the calendar year. Members do not have to be retired. Visitors are always welcome..
AARP is a non-profit, non-partisan organization for people 50 and over, and is one of the largest membership organizations in the country; provides information, resources, advocates on legislative, consumer and legal issues, encourages members to serve the community. AARPís mission is to enhance the quality of life as people age through information, advocacy and service.
Each month a guest speaker provides timely, valuable information. Senior health and wellbeing, community involvement, and legislative issues and concerns are presented and discussed.
Contact: Rufty-Holmes Senior Center, 704-216-7714.
Council on Aging
Meetings 1-2 p.m. fourth Thursday of each month at Rufty-Holmes Senior Center
Membership is open to any local adult interested in pursuing the objectives of the organization.
Purpose: To educate, as well as to serve, as a voice on senior issues in Rowan County. This includes developing strategies for improving conditions for older adults, advocating for older adult needs, and public policies to address them as well as the promotion of a ěsenior friendlyî community. This organization will be strictly non-partisan and will not endorse or oppose candidates for political office in local, state or national races.
Contact: Rufty-Holmes Senior Center at 704-216-7714.
First United Methodist Church Seniors
Second Tuesday, September through May at noon. Lunch, fellowship and program in fellowship hall for covered dish, or catered meal, or a specified local restaurant. Occasional day trips planned.
Call church office: 704-636-3121.
Fun and Fellowship
Fourth Thursdays
Members: retirees of Second Presbyterian Church.
Contact: Second Presbyterian Church, 704-636-0601.
Joy Club
11 a.m. second Wednesdays, Trading Ford Baptist Church fellowship building, Long Ferry Road.
Open to anyone in the community who is retired or not working.
Contact: Trading Ford Baptist Church, 704-633-5986.
Milford Hills Friendly Neighborhood Seniors
11:30 a.m. second Mondays, except June-August, Milford Hills United Methodist Church fellowship hall, 1630 Statesville Blvd. Covered dish meal each meeting, unless otherwise advised.
Open to senior citizens who live in the community.
Contact: Manie G. Richardson, 704-637-0163.
Organ Church Community Senior Citizens
10:30 a.m. first Tuesday of each month, Organ Lutheran Church fellowship hall.
Contact: Organ Church, 704-279-3096.
Rockwell Senior Citizens
10 a.m. first Thursdays, Rockwell United Methodist Church fellowship hall.
Contact: Dowd Primm, 704-455-2864.
Rockwell Young at Heart
10 a.m. second Thursdays, Rockwell Civic Center.
Contact: Beatrice Kluttz, 704-279-3903.
Salisbury Singing Seniors
3 p.m. Mondays. Rufty-Holmes Senior Center. For singers 55 and older.
Contact: Floyd Bost, 704-638-9469.
Wesley Fellowship
Third Thursdays at Trinity United Methodist Church, 416 East First Street, Kannapolis. All ages welcome.
Contact: 704-933-1127.
Young at Heart, China Grove
10 a.m. first Mondays, Langford Hall, First United Methodist Church, China Grove.
Open to senior citizens of the area.
Contact: Brenda Seamon, 704-857-6339.
Special interest
Carolina Artists
7 p.m. third Thursdays, City Park Center, 316 Lake Dr.
Formed in 1990 by working artists for the purpose of providing more opportunities for local artists to be recognized within the central Carolina community, dedicated to both teaching and learning through development of educational arts programs. By hosting shows and contests and through participation in community events, provide opportunities for artists to exhibit and sell their works.
Monthly meetings feature presentations on art-related topics by artists. All artists at any level of expertise, art students, and other individuals interested in promoting arts in the community are welcome to join. Dues $25 ($30 after March 31.) 501(c)(3)
Contact: Yvonne Alligood, president,yalligood@carolina.rr.com. www.thecarolinaartist. org.
Rowan Computer User Group
6:45 p.m. first and third Wednesdays, visit website for topics and locations.
Serving residents of Rowan County with a common interest in ownership, operation, education and application of personal computers and accessories that plug into them. Yahoo Group internet site is open 24/7 for discussions, to gain advice, to give advice as well as to buy, sell and recycle all things computer related. Meant to be interactive, informative and free to join and participate.
www.rowancomputerusergroup.org
Contact steve@rowancomputerusergroup.org, 704-267-1371.
Eastern Rowan Saddle Club
7:30 p.m. third Tuesdays, clubhouse off Old Beatty Ford Road, Rockwell. Membership $35 per year, open to anyone interested in horses.
President Richard Starnes, 704-279-1397. www.eastrowan saddleclub.com.
English Speaking Union, Salisbury Branch
Mission: Network of 77 local branches with members committed to promoting scholarship and advancement of knowledge through effective use of English in an expanding global community.
Contact: John A. Larson, 704-637-1532.
Hillbilly Hiking Club
Meets every Sunday morning, 8 a.m., Morrow Mountain State Park.
A non-smoking, ěnon-prophetî outfit open to anyone interested in hiking for health.
Contacts: Whitey-704-640-2600; Wormy-704-857-0090; Willie-704-223-0576.
Horse Protection Society of NC Inc.
10 a.m. second Saturdays members day work day with potluck luncheon followed by business meeting.
Non-profit charity organization whose mission is to make world better place for horses through education, rescue and rehabilitation.
Membership: $50 a year for family, $35 for single.
Executive Director: Joan Benson, 2135 Miller Road, China Grove, NC 28023. Phone 704-855-2978, e-mail hps@horseprotection.org.
Humane Society of Rowan County
Meets quarterly. Annual dues $20.
Volunteers and foster homes needed. Pet supplies, such as dog houses, dog and cat food and cat litter are needed for foster animals.
704-636-5700 (leave message and volunteer will return call).
Information on spay/neuter shuttle, call 704-636-5700.
Moms in Touch International
Two or more mothers or grandmothers meet weekly to pray for their children and school. Open also to aunt or friend willing to pray for specific child.
Contact: Barbara Hendrix, Rowan County area coordinator, 704-636-3869 or rowanmiti@yahoo.com. More information at www.momsintouch.org.
Rowan County Anime
Meetings: Normally 2 p.m. third Sundays at various locations.
Purpose: To promote anime and manga in Rowan County, to educate people about Japanese animation and discuss upcoming conventions.
Contact: 704-636-0049. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ncrowancountyanime/.
Rowan County Literacy Council
4 p.m.second Mondays for board of directors, Hurley Room, Rowan Public Library; announced meetings for volunteers and membership.
Membership: Open to anyone in the community. $15 annual fee.
Not-for-profit organization which provides tutoring to undereducated adults (age 16 and older) in reading, writing and life skills and tutoring in English to speakers of other languages. Also provides training for adults who wish to become tutors.
Contact: 704-212-8266. rclc@rowancountyliteracycouncil.org. www.rowancountyliteracycouncil.org.
Rowan County Republican Executive Committee
Second Tuesdays, 7 p.m., Rowan County Commissioners meeting room (second floor), Rowan County Building across from Salisbury Post. All registered Republicans invited.
Contact: Greg Edds, 704-202-5089 or 704-637-2777.
Rowan County Republican Menís Club
First Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-breakfast, 9 a.m.-program. Ryanís Steak House, Jake Alexander Boulevard. All registered Republicans invited, ladies welcome.
Contact Mike Caskey, president, mcaskey@ctc.net. www.rowanrepublicans.com.
Crescent Republican Women
Meets fourth Monday. 6:30 p.m. meal, 7 p.m. program. Gilliganís Restaurant, Hwy 52, Granite Quarry. All registered Republican women and men invited.
Contact: Sandy Yon at syon@bellsouth.net or 704-637-3282.
Salisbury Kennel Club
First Tuesdays. 7 p.m., guests welcome. Oakridge Training Building, Old Concord Road.
Salisbury Kennel Club is an all breed sanctioned club of the American Kennel Club. The objective of the Club is to further the advancement of all breeds of purebred dogs, to conduct dog shows and sanctioned matches under the rules of the American Kennel Club (AKC), and to carry on educational work of a nature that will popularize purebred dogs and encourage their registration and/or training. This club also promotes responsible pet ownership.
Throughout the year, SKC holds conformation training, obedience classes, Canine Good Citizen tests and weekend seminars. Guests and potential members are welcome to participate.
Dues $3. Information and membership requirements: Stacy Williams, corresponding secretary, 704-857-1136, smoothsncorsos@hotmail.com, www.salisburynckc.com.
Salisbury-Rowan Republican Women
Meets third Thursdays.
Membership chairman-Mary Messinger, 704-636-9019.
Salisbury-Rowan Human Relations Council
Fourth Thursdays, July-December meetings at Rowan Public Library, January through June meetings at City Council Chamber.
Members appointed by City Council, County Commissioners and Human Relations Council.
Hispanic Coalition: 5:30 p.m. first Mondays, City Hall, Wilson Lopez and Helen Leak.
Covenant Community Connection: first Mondays, 5 p.m., Milford Hills United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 1630 Statesville Blvd.
Contact for multiculturalism training- 704-638-5217.
President-Wilson Lopez.
Salisbury-Rowan Symphony Guild
The mission is to promote and support the Salisbury Symphony Orchestra and its music education opportunities. This mission is carried out through concert attendance, financial gifts, fund-raising events, supporting educational programs and promoting the symphony in the community.
Membership is open to all. www.salisburysymphony.org/guild.asp or 704-637-4314.
Scottish Society of Salisbury
7 p.m. Third Mondays of the month at Rowan Public Library.
Membership open to persons with Scottish heritage and persons interested in Scotland.
Contact: 704-633-1294.
South Rowan Alumni Association
Third Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m., at South Rowan High School.
Contact: Patsy Parnell, 704-857-5762, musicpat68@ aol.com. www.SouthRowanAlumni.com.
South Rowan Y Service Club
6:30 p.m. third Tuesdays, South Rowan Y board room, dinner furnished.
Open to anyone interested in the YMCA and the community.
Contact: YMCA, 704-857-7011.
Goldmine Toastmasters
Public speaking in a supportive group. Learn better listening and leadership skills.
8:30 a.m. Saturdays, Fairfield Inn, Kannapolis. Guests welcome.
Contact: Phyllis Kombol, 704-932-6328, pkombol@ctc.net. www.goldminetoastmasters.com.
People Growing Together Toastmasters
5-6 p.m. Tuesdays, PGT Industries, 2121 Heilig Road.
Guests welcome. Membership open to public. Develop speaking and leadership skills in a friendly, supportive atmosphere.
Contact: Tim Edwards, 704-638-6000×35034 or Curtis Treece, 704-788-4343 or pgt.freetoasthost.ws.
Yawn Patrol Zone Toastmasters
7-8:30 p.m. first and third Tuesdays, Cannon School, 5801 Poplar Tent Road, Concord. Open to all adults interested in personal growth in the areas of public speaking, impromptu speaking, effective listening and leadership skills.
704-786-5244. http://yawnpatrol.freetoasthost.net.
Veterans
American Legion, Faith Post 327
7 p.m third Tuesdays.
Ongoing projects: supporting youth most important Legion accomplishment in Faith, sponsoring or supporting Faith Elementary School, East Rowan JROTC, Boyís State, Girlís State, Student Trooper Program, Faith Boy Scout programs, Rowan American Legion baseball team.
Commander L.D. Watkins, 704-223-0528.
American Legion and Auxiliary, Harold B. Jarrett Post 342
7 p.m. first and third Mondays, Post home, Lincolnton Road; joint dinner served in dining room, followed by separate meetings.
Ongoing projects: Legionaries and Auxiliary focus on Veteranís Affairs & Rehabilitation, Americanism, Community Service, Children and Youth, Girls State and Boys State, oratorical competition, scholarship and education, baseball.
Commander Mark Cauble.
President Karen Barbee.
Contact: 704-637-1722.
American Legion and Auxiliary, Landis 146
7 p.m. second Thursdays, War Memorial Building, 410 N. Central Ave, meal served 6:30 p.m. $5 per person.
Ongoing projects: pop tops for Ronald McDonald house, veteranís affairs and rehabilitation, Americanism, community service, children and youth, Girls and Boys State, and Junior Trooper program.
Auxiliary president: Martha Corriher, 704-798-3625.
Post commander: Erik V. Culbertson, 704-855-1739.
American Legion and Auxiliary Kennedy Hall Post 106
First Thursdays, 6 p.m. meal (legionairres and auxiliary combined), 7 p.m. meetings for both groups. 6250 NC Hwy 801 S.
704-278-2493.
American Legion and Auxiliary, J.C. Price Post 107
7:30 p.m. second Wednesdays; 6:30 p.m. fourth Wednesdays executive meeting, Post Home, Wilkesboro Road.
Auxiliary meets fourth Wednesday at 7 p.m.
Auxiliary President: Moree Granford, 704-637-3579.
Commander Mae Carroll, 704-636-2950, OMaeCarroll@ aol.com.
Post home: 704-638-0160.
American Legion Miller-Russell Post #112
7 p.m. third Mondays, August through May at Legion Building, Rockwell.
Commander John Tolley Jr., 704-279-2184.
American Legion Junior Auxiliary Livengood-Peeler-Wood Unit 448, Granite Quarry
7 p.m. second Monday.
Ongoing projects: Honorary Jr. Dept. Presidentís Project ěCoins for Cards,î Operation Coupon program, Promoting the Poppy, Veteranís affairs and rehabilitation, Americanism, community service.
Junior advisors- Gina Starnes, 704-209-3173; Amy Cozart, 704-279-0483.
AMVETS Auxiliary 460
Meets second Thursday at AMVETS Post 460, 285 Lakeside Drive, Salisbury. 6 p.m. Margie Miller, president.
AMVETS Post 565
Meets fourth Tuesday, 1400 N. Main St., China Grove.
The Post sponsors Bingo each Thursday at 7 p.m.
Membership is open to all veterans. Contact number: 704-798-2036.
Rockwell AMVETS Post 845
7 p.m. second Wednesday, dinner and business meeting.
Post phone: 704-279-6812.
General Allen Hal Turnage Marine Corps League Detachment 1096
9 a.m. first Saturdays, Ryanís Steakhouse, 730 Jake Alexander Blvd. South
Membership eligibility: currently serving or have been honorably discharged from service in the Marine Corps or Marine Corps Reserve for not less than 90 days. Also, U.S. Navy Corpsman who trained with Marine FMF units. Associate membership is through family affiliation with an eligible Marine or Navy corpsman.
Contact: Arbe Arbelaez, 704-633-8171.
Ladies Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 3006
7 p.m. meal, 7:30 p.m. meeting, second Thursdays, Post Home, 1200 Brenner Ave., open only to members. For membership eligibility, call 704-857-3005.
Purpose: To carry out programs of Veterans and family support, hospital-VAVS, Buddy Poppy, cancer aid and research, Americanism, Legislative, community service, scholarship, youth activities, Patriot Pen, patriotic art, Voice of Democracy, POW-MIA, VFW National Home, VFW-PAC. Presidentís special project-National Military Services-operation uplink, unmet needs and military assistance programs.
Commander Gary Foster: 704-637-0687. President Vickie Kotlarz: 704-933-8878.
Military Officers Association of America, Central Carolina Chapter
Meetings: Noon, Rufty-Holmes Senior Center,1120 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., second Monday of January, March, May, July, September, November.
Membership is open to all currently serving, Guard and Reserve, former and retired commissioned and warrant officers of the uniformed services of the United States.
Purpose: To provide services to members to contribute to college scholarship programs, to assist ROTC and JROTC units, and to promote patriotism and a strong national defense.
Contact: David Lee, 704-636-6650.
Christian womenís groups
Brunch Bunch, Cabarrus Christian Women
9:30-11:30 a.m. third Thursdays, Cabarrus Country Club, 3347 Weddington Road, NW, Concord.
For details on complimentary nursery, call Peggy, 704-932-2621. For brunch reservations, call Phyllis, 704-782-9654.
Christian Women of Salisbury
11:30-1:30 third Wednesdays, Holiday Inn.
Free nursery provided for pre-school children.
Reservations required: Loretta Burlyson, 704-855-4844 or Sue Grubb, 704-636-9162.
Franklin Community Club
10:45 a.m., third Wednesdays except June, July and August, Bethel Lutheran Church. Covered dish luncheon after the program.
Albemarle Aglow
First Saturday at 10 a.m. at Pure Heart Family Church, 1926-B Hwy 52 N., Albemarle.
9:45 prayer before meeting. Covered dish lunch after meeting.
President Pattie Rudat, 704-983-1197.
wwwalbemarleaglow.org.
Red Hats
Chapeaux Rouge Divas
Queen mother-Geraldine Terry, 704-212-2778
Classy Red Hats
Queen mother-Sara Owen, 704-278-4618.
Womenís organizations
AAUW (American Association of University Women), Salisbury branch
Meets 7 p.m. second Thursday of month, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, North Campus, Building 400, Room 4104, Salisbury.
Book discussion group, 10:30 a.m. second Tuesday of each month, KoCo Java Coffee House, 329 N. Main St., Salisbury.
Mission: AAUW addresses equity for women and girls through advocacy, education, philanthropy, and research.
Contact: Brunetta Franklin, president, 704-798-2574, brunetta3@aol.com
China Grove Womanís Club
7 p.m. generally last Monday of month, China Grove Community Building.
Contact: Freda Richards, 704-857-5359.
Salisbury Womanís Club
11:30 a.m., second Wednesdays at the clubhouse, 1237 W. Innes St.
Purpose: to unite our members into a charitable organization of volunteers for the promotion of education, community service, fellowship, and leadership development.
Contact: Angelia S. Bates, president, carolinagirl669@yahoo.com, 704-637-0045.
Spencer Womanís Club
7 p.m. second Thursdays, SWC Clubhouse, 101 Third St., Spencer.
Open to women 21 years or older who live in or have an interest in Spencer. Must attend at least one meeting prior to filling out application to join. Dues $25 yearly.
Contact: Alane Mills, 704-636-2889, 704-636-2969, alanegmills@yahoo.com.
Salisbury International Womanís Club
7-9 p.m. fourth Thursdays, September-June. Members act as hostesses with two co-hosts providing snack foods and drinks.
Membership: Any woman born outside the U.S. or whose husband was born outside the U.S.
Purpose: To provide support and friendship to foreign women, and to share and celebrate other cultures.
President Anna-Karin Goff: 704-278-0312, annakarin@ carolina.rr.com.