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Catawba Valley Chapter |
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| President |
MELINDA KAYLOR PARKS
Residence: Conover, NC
Church Affiliation: Concordia
Education: University of North Carolina at Greensboro, 1983, Masters of Education in Foods and Nutrition; North Carolina State University, 1982, Bachelor of Science in Food Science; Newton-Conover High School, 1978.
Employment: 1998 to present, Consulting Dietitian in Private practice specializing in long term care; 1995 to 1998, Area Director of Food and Nutrition Services for Living Centers of America; 1986 to 1995, Corporate Director of Dietary Services for Brian Center Management Corporation; 1984 to 1986, Clinical Dietitian for Catawba Memorial Hospital.
Professional Activities: President of North Carolina Dietetic Association, 1995-1996; President of North Carolina Consultant Dietitians in Health Care Facilities, 1993 to 1994; President Foothills District Dietetic Association, 1988 to 1989; President Catawba County Nutrition Council, 1984 to 1986.
Other Information: Catawba Valley Chapter Financial Director 2010; Records Director 2009; Congregational Service Team Member 2007/2008; President of Catawba Valley Chapter 2005/2006; President of Central Catawba County Chapter 2003/2004; Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist, 1992 to present; Registered Dietitian, 1984 to present. Married to husband, Jake since 1999. |
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| Melinda Kaylor Parks |
jakemelinda@bellsouth.net |
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| Vice President |
ALICE KIRBY
Residence: Hickory, NC
Church Affiliation: Miller's
Education: St. Stephens Public school grades 2-12. Graduated in 1961; Lenoir Rhyne 1961-1963, 1991-1994 graduated BA in Psychology, Minor in Sociology, 1 year of masters,
Employment: Colonial Grocery, Central Telephone, Quality Upholstery-19 years, ECCCM Head Start since 1995, Guardian ad Litem volunteer, Rape Crisis volunteer, Help start and directed the St. Stephens Girl Softball program for 10 years,
Other Information: have 1 son Lee, his wife Tamara, grandson - pride and joy- Samuel. Worked with
AAL, Thrivent Team Member with North Catawba Chapter for 6 years. |
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| Alice Kirby |
alicekirby@hotmail.com |
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| Records Director |
MARGARET C WHITENER
Residence: Newton, NC
Church Affiliation: Sardis Lutheran Evangelical Church - ELCA
Education: BS Degree in Occupational Therapy
Employment: Catawba County Home Health - Therastat
Other Information: I have served as a recorder representing Sardis Lutheran Church for Thrivent in the past; AAL/Thrivent member for 25 years; I am involved in BSF in Hickory; my husband is Ray Whitener; we have three children; I am serving as VBS leader; Sunday School Superintendent; Memorial Fund Recorder; and am a member of WELCA. |
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| Margaret C Whitener |
brwhitener@bellsouth.net |
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| Director of Congregational Advocates |
REV. PAUL CHRIST
Residence: Hickory, NC
Church Affiliation: Messiah Lutheran Church, Hickory
Education: California Lutheran University, Luther Theological Seminary
Employment: Retired Pastor, Interim Pastor: Mesiah Lutheran Church, Hickory; Associate for Pastoral Care: St. Mark's Lutheran Church, Claremont
Other information: Community Service Team Director: 2009-2011
Founding Pastor: Christ Lutheran Church, Belfair, WA;
Resident Minister of Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming;
Associate Pastor, St. Paul Lutheran, Grosse Pointe, MI;
Assistant to Bishop, Camp Director (3 camps), Michigan District, Southfield, MI; Founding Pastor, Living Lord Lutheran, Bradenton, FL;
Board Member, Planning Commission, Bradenton, FL
Sr. Pastor, Living Lord Lutheran, Vero Beach, FL;
Executive Director, Mt. Cross Lutheran Bible Camp, Felton, CA;
Pastor, Kure Memorial Lutheran Church, Kure Beach, NC;
Program Resource, Agape Kure Beach Ministry, Kure Beach, NC
Communications Director, Vice President, Thrivent Chapter, Wilmington, NC
Interim Pastor, Resurrection Lutheran, Kings Mountain, NC.
Married to Shirley 43 years, 3 children, 4 grandchildren. |
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| Rev Paul Christ |
paulernestchrist@yahoo.com |
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| Communications Director |
BEA M ISENHOUR
Residence: Hickory, NC
Church Affiliation: Unity Lutheran Church
Education: Kings College - North Carolina State Bar Certified Paralegal
Employment: Chicago Title Insurance Company (27 years)
Other Information: Married to Steve Isenhour (48 years); one daughter (Amanda); one granddaughter (Tabitha); Church Treasurer, Scholarship Director, WELCA Scholarship Chairman, Hand Bell Choir, Lay Assistant Minister
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| Bea M Isenhour |
isenhourb@charter.net |
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| Financial Director |
AVIS "RUIE" JONES
Residence: Hickory, NC
Church Affiliation: Unity Lutheran Church
Education: Hickory High School; CVCC (Accounting & Computer Programming)
Employment: Part-owner of The Masters (Fabric Swatching Service)
Other Information: Married to Adrian Jones (28 years); two sons, Wesley & Daniel (both attending NCSU); Church Council Vice President; Unit President of Women of the ELCA; Altar Guild Chairman; Youth Leadership Chairman; Handbell Choir; Lay Assistant Minister
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| Avis "Ruie" Jones |
ruiecjones@yahoo.com |
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| Events Director |
ANN MARIE BLACKMON
Residence: Conover, NC
Church affiliation: Concordia, Conover, NC
Education: B.A., Bates College, Lewiston, Maine, additional course work at LSU-Shreveport and Lenoir-Rhyne
Employment: Business office staff, Lenoir-Rhyne University
Current involvement: Catawba Valley Zone LWML, Camellia Garden Club, Hickory
Personal: Single, reside in Conover with bachelor brother and seven pets of the feline and canine persuasions.
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| Ann Marie Blackmon |
blackmona@lrc.edu |
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| Financial Associate Advisor |
RYAN K SPLEET
Residence: Conover, NC
Church Affiliation: St. John's Lutheran Church, Conover
Education: BS/BA - Lenoir-Rhyne University
Employment: Financial Associate, Southeast Region, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Other Information: Member City of Conover Planning Board (Advisory Board to Conover City Council). Married to Jennifer Spleet; daughter, Whitney; and expecting again September 26, 2011. |
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| Ryan K Spleet |
ryan.spleet@thrivent.com |
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| Financial Associate Advisor |
JAMES H ELLIOTT, II
Residence: Hickory, NC
Church Affiliation: First Baptist Church, Hickory, NC
Education: BSBA Appalachian State University
Employment: Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
Other Information: Wife, Mary Elliott; Sons, Jacob and Caleb Elliott |
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| James H Elliott, II |
appstatefan@charter.net |
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| Special Advisor |
SYLVIA KING
Residence: Hickory, NC
Church Affiliation: Sardis
Education: Lenoir-Rhyne, University of Virginia
Employment: Retired elementary educator
Other Information: President Catawba Valley Chapter 2007-2010; Congregational Service Team Member 2006; Vice President for Catawba Valley Chapter 2005; President of West Catawba County Chapter 2003/2004; Sunday School Teacher and WELCA Treasurer at Sardis; NC Extension & Community Association; President of Blackburn ECA; Secretary of Catawba County ECA County Council; Volunteer with Red Cross, Catawba County Friends of the Library, Catawba Valley Beekeepers; married to husband Al for 50 years, 2 daughters, 5 grandchildren
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| Sylvia King |
thrivek@bellsouth.net |
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| Community Service Team Director |
REV. ROGER BEAVER
Residence: Hickory, NC
Church Affiliation: St Timothy
Education: Master of Divinity, Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, 1967-1971; AB Religion and Philosophy, Catawba College, 1962-1966
Employment: Pastor, St Timothy Lutheran Church, Hickory, 1974 to present; Pastor Mt Gilead Lutheran Church, Mt Pleasant, NC 1971-1974.
Professional Activities: Volunteer Chaplain, Catawba Valley Medical Center, 1983-1993; Volunteer Tutor Program Director, Arndt Middle School, 1988-1989; Secretary of Music Booster Club, St Stephens High School, 1992-1993; Secretary, Carolina Moonlighters Barbershop Chorus, 1996-present; A&P Food Stores, 1962-1966; China Grove Times, 1961-1962
Other Information: Congregational Service Team Director Catawba Valley Chapter, 2006-2009; Married to Dorothy Jean Beaver. Son, Christopher Beaver, Math Teacher, South Rowan High School, China Grove, NC; Secretary/Treasurer The Catawba Valley Lutheran Ministerial Association. |
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| Roger Beaver |
rjbeaver@conninc.com |
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