Business Leaders of Charlotte

March Tuesday Topics - Major General Andrew W. O'Donnell Jr.

When
19 Mar 2019
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Location
Covenant Presbyterian Church - Fellowship Hall
Registered
8 registrants

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TUESDAY TOPICS FEBRUARY: Major General Andrew W. O'Donnell Jr.

TOPIC: Timeless lessons of the Marine Corps Values: Honor, Courage and Commitment and how they fit into today's society.

Major General Andrew W. O'Donnell Jr. was commissioned via the Platoon Leaders Class from East Carolina University in May 1980 and retired in October 2015

He started his career as an Infantry Officer with Battalion Landing Team 2/3 and served as a Platoon Commander and Company Executive Officer.

Going to flight school, he was designated a Naval Aviator in 1985 and has served in several Marine Helicopter Squadrons in a variety of billets in operations and maintenance.

Major General O'Donnell commanded HMM-265, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force East Timor along with the Presidential Helicopter Squadron HMX-1.

He's also served as the Deputy Chief of Staff and Military Advisor at the United States Mission to the United Nations in NYC.

As a general officer, he's served as the Director of Capabilities Development Directorate, MCCDC, the Assistant Wing Commander, 3d Marine Aircraft Wing, the Commanding General 3d MAW (Forward) in Afghanistan and the Commanding General of the Marine Corps largest aircraft Wing, 3d MAW in San Diego, Ca. He also served as the Deputy Commander at US Forces Japan and Deputy CG MCCDC, Quantico Va.

He’s attended the WTI Course, the Marine Corps Command and Staff College and was a military Fellow at the RAND Corporation Santa Monica, Ca.

Major General O’Donnell was presented the Alfred A. Cunningham Award as the Marine Corps’ Aviator of the Year in 2000 and has accumulated over 5,600 flight hours in Marine aircraft.

Please join your friends from the Business Leaders of Charlotte on the third Tuesday of every month minus December and a short summer hiatus. You will enjoy local leaders of the Charlotte community and have the opportunity to ask direct questions. Past speakers have included Peter Gorman, Anthony Foxx, Jennifer Roberts, Chief Monroe, Chief Putney, Sue Myrick, Danny Morrison, and Sheriff Carmichael.

OUR LOCATION:
Covenant Presbyterian Church | Fellowship Hall
1000 East Morehead Street
Charlotte, NC 28204

Come network, eat lunch and then listen to one of Charlotte's people of impact.

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March After Hours - BizCon | NOAHs Event Venue

When
27 Mar 2019
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location
NOAHs Event Venue; 2421 Yorkmont Road, Charlotte
Registered
6 registrants

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Please join your friends from BLOC the last Wednesday of each month

This is Charlotte's best networking event for professionals who build business through relationships. This is BLOC's signature event and brings together the members from all of the FIVE chapters as well as their guests. EVERYONE is welcome to attend this event!

The event begins promptly at 5:30 and lasts until 7:30 and occurs on the last Wednesday of each month at Slate Billiards - complimentary for members and there is a nominal charge for non-members.

EVENT SPECIFICS:

Date: March 27th, 2018

Time: 5:30 PM -7:30 PM

Location: NOAHs Event Venue; 2421 Yorkmont Road, Charlotte

Cost: $5.00 for non-members, payable at the door.

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BLOC-Matthews Lunch Meeting

When
8 Apr 2019
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Location
Mac's BBQ - 142 E John Street Matthews, NC 28105

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BLOC-Matthews meets the 2nd Monday of each month at Mac's BBQ.

These monthly luncheon meetings are for members and prospective members, where attendees can socialize and share a variety of professional and personal updates.

Start time is 11:45am, but members get there early for networking purposes and the meeting ends at 1:00pm promptly. This is a meeting for the MEMBERSHIP and their guests only. This gathering occurs once a month and is a great opportunity for BLOC-Matthews members to catch up with one another.

BLOC- Matthews Lunch instructions and overview:

Our luncheon is located in a private section just for our group.
Please arrive by 11:45 AM to Network. We begin promptly at 12 Noon and end by 1:00 PM. We will begin the meeting promptly at noon and discuss BLOC, BLOC Business, Upcoming BLOC Events and have an opportunity to discuss each of our businesses with the group.
Introduce yourself to the door attendant and sign in if you are a member and grab your name badge.
If you are a guest, please sign in the guest section with your information and fill out a name tag sticker. Make sure to introduce yourself to the Directors and the Chapter Membership Committee Representative (CMCR) so we know you are there and what industry you represent.
Our lunch is served off the menu and runs about $10 -$15.

If you have any general questions, please reach out the the Chapter Directors; if you have any Membership questions, please reach out to the CMCR.

Looking forward to seeing you at MAC's!

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BLOC-SouthPark Lunch Meeting

When
9 Apr 2019
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Location
Brio Tuscan Grille - 4720 Piedmont Row Dr, Charlotte, NC 28210

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BLOC-SouthPark meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Brio Tuscan Grille.

These monthly luncheon meetings are for members and prospective members, where attendees can socialize and share a variety of professional and personal updates.

Start time is 11:45am, but members get there early for networking purposes and the meeting ends at 1:00pm promptly. This is a meeting for the MEMBERSHIP and their guests only. This gathering occurs once a month and is a great opportunity for BLOC-SouthPark members to catch up with one another.

Lunch instructions; please arrive by 11:45 AM to Network. We begin promptly at 12 Noon and end by 1:00 PM. Brio offers Complimentary (Free) Valet Parking at the front door in the Traffic Circle (Roundabout).

Please come inside, past the host stand to the back of the restaurant, we have a private room sectioned out just for us.

Introduce yourself to the door attendant and sign in if you are a member and grab your name badge. If you are a guest, please fill out the guest section with your information and fill out a name tag sticker. Make sure to introduce yourself to the Directors and the Chapter Membership Committee Representative (CMCR) so we know you are there and what industry you represent.

Brio presents us a limited menu of five options. Please let the Server know if you have any allergies or dietary restrictions that our limited menu cannot accommodate as stated. Circle the dish you want on the printed menu, write your name and your drink choice, lay your cash or credit card on it and set it near your seat so the Server can collect and send the orders to the kitchen by 12.

We will begin the meeting promptly at noon and discuss BLOC, BLOC Business, Upcoming BLOC Events and have an opportunity to discuss each of our businesses with the group.

If you have any general questions, please reach out the the Chapter Directors, if you have any Membership questions, please reach out to the CMCR.

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BLOC-Ballantyne Lunch Meeting

When
10 Apr 2019
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Location
Gallery Restaurant in The Ballantyne Resort

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BLOC-Ballantyne meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month. This month they will meet at The Gallery Restaurant within The Ballantyne Resort. Park near the golf side of the building which is on the Ballantyne Commons side.

These monthly luncheon meetings are for members and prospective members, where attendees can socialize and share a variety of professional and personal updates.

Start time is 11:45am, but members get there early for networking purposes and the meeting ends at 1:00pm promptly. This is a meeting for the MEMBERSHIP and their guests only. This gathering occurs once a month and is a great opportunity for BLOC-Ballantyne members to catch up with one another.

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BLOC- Ballantyne Lunch instructions and overview:

Please arrive by 11:45 AM to Network. We begin promptly at 12 Noon and end by 1:00 PM. We will discuss BLOC, BLOC Business, Upcoming BLOC Events and have an opportunity to discuss each of our businesses with the group.
Introduce yourself to the door attendant and sign in if you are a member and grab your name badge.
If you are a guest, please sign in the guest section with your information and fill out a name tag sticker. Make sure to introduce yourself to the Directors and the Chapter Membership Committee Representative (CMCR) so we know you are there and what industry you represent.
Our lunch will be buffet style.

If you have any general questions, please reach out the the Chapter Directors; if you have any Membership questions, please reach out to the CMCR.

Looking forward to seeing you!

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BLOC-Uptown Lunch Meeting

When
11 Apr 2019
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Location
Dresslers

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BLOC-Uptown meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at at Dresslers in The Metropolitan, located at the corner of Kings Dr. and Charlottetown Ave.

These monthly luncheon meetings are for members and prospective members, where attendees can socialize and share a variety of professional and personal updates.

Start time is 11:45am, but members arrive early for networking purposes and we will wrap up at 1:00pm promptly. This is a meeting for the MEMBERSHIP and their guests only. This gathering occurs once a month and is a great opportunity for BLOC-Uptown members to catch up with one another.

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BLOC- Uptown Lunch instructions and overview:

Our luncheon is located in the Private dining area of Dresslers just for our group. Once you come in the front door, please walk around the bar to the back dining area and then proceed down the back hallway to the private dining room.
Please arrive by 11:45 AM to Network. We begin promptly at 12 Noon and end by 1:00 PM. We will begin the meeting promptly at noon and discuss BLOC, BLOC Business, Upcoming BLOC Events and have an opportunity to discuss each of our businesses with the group.
Introduce yourself to the door attendant and sign in if you are a member and grab your name badge.
If you are a guest, please sign in the guest section with your information and fill out a name tag sticker. Make sure to introduce yourself to the Directors and the Chapter Membership Committee Representative (CMCR) so we know you are there and what industry you represent.
Our lunch will be a choice of a grilled chicken salad or a rotating entree item, which will cost $20. We begin having members make their selections upon arrival, so if you plan to eat, please put your order in and drop your Credit/Debit card in the glass pitcher on the sign in table and they will run the cards while we have our meeting. At the end of the meeting, your card will be available to pick up and sign. Please don't forget to grab your card before you leave!

If you have any general questions, please reach out the the Chapter Directors; if you have any Membership questions, please reach out to the CMCR.

Looking forward to seeing you at DRESSLERS!

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BLOC-North Lunch Meeting

When
12 Apr 2019
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Location
Fox and the Hound, 8711 Lindholm Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078 (in Birkdale Village)

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BLOC-North meets the 2nd Friday of each month at Fox & The Hound in Birkdale Village/Huntersville.

These monthly luncheon meetings are for members and prospective members, where attendees can socialize and share a variety of professional and personal updates.

Start time is 11:45am, but members get there early for networking purposes and the meeting ends at 1:00pm promptly. This is a meeting for the MEMBERSHIP and their guests only. This gathering occurs once a month and is a great opportunity for BLOC-North members to catch up with one another.

BLOC- North Lunch instructions and overview:

Our luncheon is located in the BACKROOM of Fox & Hound and is a private section just for our group. Once you come in the front door, please walk around the bar to the back dining area.
Please arrive by 11:45 AM to Network. We begin promptly at 12 Noon and end by 1:00 PM. We will begin the meeting promptly at noon and discuss BLOC, BLOC Business, Upcoming BLOC Events and have an opportunity to discuss each of our businesses with the group.
Introduce yourself to the door attendant and sign in if you are a member and grab your name badge.
If you are a guest, please sign in the guest section with your information and fill out a name tag sticker. Make sure to introduce yourself to the Directors and the Chapter Membership Committee Representative (CMCR) so we know you are there and what industry you represent.
Our lunch is served off the menu and runs about $12 -$15.

If you have any general questions, please reach out the the Chapter Directors; if you have any Membership questions, please reach out to the CMCR.

Looking forward to seeing you at FOX & THE HOUND!

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April After Hours - Wooden Robot

When
24 Apr 2019
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Location
Wooden Robot Brewery | 1440 S Tryon St #110, Charlotte, NC 28203
Registered
2 registrants

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Please join your friends from BLOC the last Wednesday of each month

This is Charlotte's best networking event for professionals who build business through relationships. This is BLOC's signature event and brings together the members from all of the FIVE chapters as well as their guests. EVERYONE is welcome to attend this event!

The event begins promptly at 5:30 and lasts until 7:30 and occurs on the last Wednesday of each month - complimentary for members and there is a nominal charge for non-members.

EVENT SPECIFICS:

Date: April 24th, 2018

Time: 5:30 PM -7:30 PM

Location: Wooden Robot Brewery | 1440 S Tryon St #110, Charlotte, NC 28203

Cost: $5.00 for non-members, payable at the door.

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BLOC-Ballantyne Lunch Meeting

When
8 May 2019
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Location
Gallery Restaurant in The Ballantyne Resort

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BLOC-Ballantyne meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month. This month they will meet at The Gallery Restaurant within The Ballantyne Resort. Park near the golf side of the building which is on the Ballantyne Commons side.

These monthly luncheon meetings are for members and prospective members, where attendees can socialize and share a variety of professional and personal updates.

Start time is 11:45am, but members get there early for networking purposes and the meeting ends at 1:00pm promptly. This is a meeting for the MEMBERSHIP and their guests only. This gathering occurs once a month and is a great opportunity for BLOC-Ballantyne members to catch up with one another.

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BLOC- Ballantyne Lunch instructions and overview:

Please arrive by 11:45 AM to Network. We begin promptly at 12 Noon and end by 1:00 PM. We will discuss BLOC, BLOC Business, Upcoming BLOC Events and have an opportunity to discuss each of our businesses with the group.
Introduce yourself to the door attendant and sign in if you are a member and grab your name badge.
If you are a guest, please sign in the guest section with your information and fill out a name tag sticker. Make sure to introduce yourself to the Directors and the Chapter Membership Committee Representative (CMCR) so we know you are there and what industry you represent.
Our lunch will be buffet style.

If you have any general questions, please reach out the the Chapter Directors; if you have any Membership questions, please reach out to the CMCR.

Looking forward to seeing you!

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BLOC-Uptown Lunch Meeting

When
9 May 2019
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Location
Dresslers

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BLOC-Uptown meets the 2nd Thursday of each month at at Dresslers in The Metropolitan, located at the corner of Kings Dr. and Charlottetown Ave.

These monthly luncheon meetings are for members and prospective members, where attendees can socialize and share a variety of professional and personal updates.

Start time is 11:45am, but members arrive early for networking purposes and we will wrap up at 1:00pm promptly. This is a meeting for the MEMBERSHIP and their guests only. This gathering occurs once a month and is a great opportunity for BLOC-Uptown members to catch up with one another.

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BLOC- Uptown Lunch instructions and overview:

Our luncheon is located in the Private dining area of Dresslers just for our group. Once you come in the front door, please walk around the bar to the back dining area and then proceed down the back hallway to the private dining room.
Please arrive by 11:45 AM to Network. We begin promptly at 12 Noon and end by 1:00 PM. We will begin the meeting promptly at noon and discuss BLOC, BLOC Business, Upcoming BLOC Events and have an opportunity to discuss each of our businesses with the group.
Introduce yourself to the door attendant and sign in if you are a member and grab your name badge.
If you are a guest, please sign in the guest section with your information and fill out a name tag sticker. Make sure to introduce yourself to the Directors and the Chapter Membership Committee Representative (CMCR) so we know you are there and what industry you represent.
Our lunch will be a choice of a grilled chicken salad or a rotating entree item, which will cost $20. We begin having members make their selections upon arrival, so if you plan to eat, please put your order in and drop your Credit/Debit card in the glass pitcher on the sign in table and they will run the cards while we have our meeting. At the end of the meeting, your card will be available to pick up and sign. Please don't forget to grab your card before you leave!

If you have any general questions, please reach out the the Chapter Directors; if you have any Membership questions, please reach out to the CMCR.

Looking forward to seeing you at DRESSLERS!

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BLOC-North Lunch Meeting

When
10 May 2019
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Location
Fox and the Hound, 8711 Lindholm Dr, Huntersville, NC 28078 (in Birkdale Village)

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BLOC-North meets the 2nd Friday of each month at Fox & The Hound in Birkdale Village/Huntersville.

These monthly luncheon meetings are for members and prospective members, where attendees can socialize and share a variety of professional and personal updates.

Start time is 11:45am, but members get there early for networking purposes and the meeting ends at 1:00pm promptly. This is a meeting for the MEMBERSHIP and their guests only. This gathering occurs once a month and is a great opportunity for BLOC-North members to catch up with one another.

BLOC- North Lunch instructions and overview:

Our luncheon is located in the BACKROOM of Fox & Hound and is a private section just for our group. Once you come in the front door, please walk around the bar to the back dining area.
Please arrive by 11:45 AM to Network. We begin promptly at 12 Noon and end by 1:00 PM. We will begin the meeting promptly at noon and discuss BLOC, BLOC Business, Upcoming BLOC Events and have an opportunity to discuss each of our businesses with the group.
Introduce yourself to the door attendant and sign in if you are a member and grab your name badge.
If you are a guest, please sign in the guest section with your information and fill out a name tag sticker. Make sure to introduce yourself to the Directors and the Chapter Membership Committee Representative (CMCR) so we know you are there and what industry you represent.
Our lunch is served off the menu and runs about $12 -$15.

If you have any general questions, please reach out the the Chapter Directors; if you have any Membership questions, please reach out to the CMCR.

Looking forward to seeing you at FOX & THE HOUND!

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BLOC-Matthews Lunch Meeting

When
13 May 2019
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Location
Mac's BBQ - 142 E John Street Matthews, NC 28105

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BLOC-Matthews meets the 2nd Monday of each month at Mac's BBQ.

These monthly luncheon meetings are for members and prospective members, where attendees can socialize and share a variety of professional and personal updates.

Start time is 11:45am, but members get there early for networking purposes and the meeting ends at 1:00pm promptly. This is a meeting for the MEMBERSHIP and their guests only. This gathering occurs once a month and is a great opportunity for BLOC-Matthews members to catch up with one another.

BLOC- Matthews Lunch instructions and overview:

Our luncheon is located in a private section just for our group.
Please arrive by 11:45 AM to Network. We begin promptly at 12 Noon and end by 1:00 PM. We will begin the meeting promptly at noon and discuss BLOC, BLOC Business, Upcoming BLOC Events and have an opportunity to discuss each of our businesses with the group.
Introduce yourself to the door attendant and sign in if you are a member and grab your name badge.
If you are a guest, please sign in the guest section with your information and fill out a name tag sticker. Make sure to introduce yourself to the Directors and the Chapter Membership Committee Representative (CMCR) so we know you are there and what industry you represent.
Our lunch is served off the menu and runs about $10 -$15.

If you have any general questions, please reach out the the Chapter Directors; if you have any Membership questions, please reach out to the CMCR.

Looking forward to seeing you at MAC's!

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BLOC-SouthPark Lunch Meeting

When
14 May 2019
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
Location
Brio Tuscan Grille - 4720 Piedmont Row Dr, Charlotte, NC 28210