Welcome to the Ballantyne Breakfast Club
Your Community Information Forum
Celebrating A Decade of Community Service
"An Informed Community is a Better Community"
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Our schedule of Saturday meeting dates for 2012 will be February 11th, April 14th,
June 9th, August 11th, October 6th* and December 8th
* Scheduled Ballantyne Festival / Candidates Chili Cook-Off Event
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Important Update 4/26/2012
Several developments needed to be posted related to schedules and meetings.
VERY IMPORTANT TAX INCREASE MEETING
Charlotte's City Manager is recommending that the City Council raise our property tax rate by 9% in order to fund an 8-year Capital Investment Plan totaling about $900 million. To address this District 7 City Council Member Warren Cooksey is hosting a town hall meeting were the City Staff will present details of this recommendation. This city hall meeting will be on Saturday, May 12th from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in the Providence High School auditorium, 1800 Pineville-Matthews Road.
Remember this increase is on top of the recent county property revaluations and pending CMUD water rate.
Registration is available at http://district7-ciptownhall.eventbrite.com
Registration is NOT required to attend, but it will help City staff prepare for the meeting.
We have confirmed that our August 11th meeting guest speaker will be the new Superintendent of CMS,
Dr. Heath Morrison. This will be your opportunity to learn about him and address question to him.
Next Meeting Saturday June 9th
Presentation on "Managing Toll Lanes"
As many of us are aware the expansion of lanes on I-485 from I-77 to Rea Road will include both an additional lane and a designated Toll Lane. Representatives from the city & state will provide us with a presentation on this topic. It is "VERY IMPORTANT" for the residents to attend so we can provide input on how the tolls will be established.
More details will be posted closer to the meeting date. Please feel free to contact Ray Eschert on this subject as he is serving on the "Managing Fast Lanes" committee which includes both HOV and Toll Lanes.
reschert@aol.com / 704 651-1237
We suggest you arrive at our meetings about 8:30 a.m. so you will have time to socialize and enjoy the light refreshment provided by our host, the Ballantyne Hotel & Lodge.
Remember our meetings are free and open to every one so share this meeting notice with your network of contacts so they can attend.
The Ballantyne Breakfast Club has been committed for over a decade to the belief that "An Informed Community is a Better Community" and that it is important to provide a forum for the exchange of information for the betterment of the South Charlotte Ballantyne Area.
Additional Announcements
I have just been advised that on Thursday evening April 19th there will be a Congressional District 9 Republican Primary Debate. I will post additional information as soon as possible for those interested in attending or feel free to contact me directly at reschert@aol.com / 704 651-1237
Party Time
The annual Ballantyne After Dark (B.A.D.) Tommy Bahama Party & Fashion Show will be held on Friday evening May 4th at the Ballantyne Aloft Hotel. The party begins at 6:30 and will include a modeling show of the latest Tommy Bahama fashions, drink specials, some free food including "Hot Bahama Mamma Chili", music and a raffle for prizes including a weekend loan of a Porsche, a monthly Tommy Bahama shirt for a year, rounds of golf, Spa treatments, a special Aloft package and much more. Money raised at this event supports JDRF.
Come on out and join your friends and neighbors at the fun event.....and please wear some "Tropical Island Clothing"
Priorities 2012 Meeting Feedback
Based on the public turnout, the comments and the media reporting this meeting was a big success. Our thanks to the many elected officials from the State, Mayor Foxx, the Mecklenburg Board of County Commissioners, the Charlotte City Council and the CMS Board of Education. Our City and County Managers, CMPD Chief, CFD Chief, Carolyn Flowers from CATS, representatives from CDOT / NCDOT, CMS, the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce and representatives from other departments including the City's Neighborhood & Business Services to discuss Inclusionary Housing Initiatives for being there.
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A special thanks to all of you who attended our first ever
"Ballantyne Festival"
Sponsored by the Ballantyne Breakfast Club, Ballantyne Chapter of the Chamber
of Commerce and the Morrison Family Y
Over a thousand residents came out to enjoy the 1st Ballantyne Festival. It was a perfect day and it appeared everyone including the candidates had a great time at the Candidates Forum & Chili Cook-Off event which was a part of the Ballantyne Festival.
See the information posted on www.go-ballantyne.com
About the Ballantyne Breakfast Club
Community Information Forum
Since it was founded in 2001 the goal of the Ballantyne Breakfast Club has been to provide a forum for the exchange of information between the area residents, business leaders, developers, elected officials and services providers.
The founders and supports of the Ballantyne Breakfast Club are committed to this exchange of information so that our area can grow and prosper.
Our meetings are free and open to all wishing to attend and has been described like neighbors meeting
over a cup of coffee to talk about what is new in the neighborhood.
Our meeting on Dec. 5, 2009 was very special for our organization as it was recognized in an official proclamation issued by then Mayor Pat McCrory in his last official act of office proclaiming it as Ballantyne Breakfast Day.
We appreciate and the support of our members, our long list of guest speakers, the Bissell Family of Companies and others including.....the Ballantyne Chapter of the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce. We encourage everyone in the business community to join this local Chapter of the Chamber of Commerce and participate in their meetings and activities.
For more information about the Ballantyne Breakfast Club please contact
Ray Eschert at 704 651-1237 or by email at reschert@aol.com
