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The 2014 Gray Classic | Thursday, July 17 - Sunday, July 20

This year we are extremely excited to celebrate our 6 year anniversary. The Gray Classic was founded in 2009 by Herb and Felicia Gray of Charlotte, North Carolina. It is Charlotte’s premier Golf and Networking weekend focusing on community empowerment.The mission of The Gray Classic is help provide an avenue for young students to achieve a higher education, engage young students through mentoring programs and to provide networking opportunities for our youth.

Each year, notable business, civic and political leaders from the region and beyond gather to support the community and to raise funds for local charitable organizations. For the fifth year proceeds from The Gray Classic will benefit the 100 Black Men of Greater Charlotte; more specifically the Movement of Youth (MOY) mentoring and education program.

The Gray Classic has grown from one golf tournament to a weekend of events. These events include a Business Roundtable, Welcome Reception, Golf Tournament, Women’s Empowerment Brunch, Party With a Purpose and a Farewell Brunch.

For more information and to see pictures from previous years please visit us online at www.TheGrayClassic.com

WELCOME TO THE 2014 GRAY CLASSIC

Herb and Felicia Gray

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Business Roundtable.......................p.2

Welcome Reception..........................p.4 Golf Tournament................................p.5

Women’s Empowerment Brunch.....p.6

Party With a Purpose........................p.8

Farewell Brunch................................p.9

2014 Gray Classic Sponsors..........p.10

Gray Classic Photos.......................p.12

100 Black Men of Charlotte.............p.13

Over 220 golfers attendthe Golf Tournament

Over 350 women will attend the Women’s Empowerment Brunch

More than $90,000 raised in the last 5 years for the 100 Black Men’s

Movement of Youth (MOY)

Over 1,000 participants throughout the weekend, between Ages 24-60+

1,000 220

$ 90 K350

EVENT DEMOGRAPHICS

2014 EVENT SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, JULY 17Business Roundtable5:30 pm | Charlotte Chamber of Commerce

FRIDAY, JULY 18Welcome Reception6 pm | Tanner’s Bar & Lounge

SATURDAY, JULY 19Golf Tournament7:30 am | The Golf Club at Ballantyne

Women’s Empowerment Brunch11 am | Ballantyne Resort

Party With a Purpose9 pm | VAPIANO

SUNDAY, JULY 20Farewell Brunch10:30 am | Upstream

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GRAY CLASSIC BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE

Thursday, July 17. 2014 | Charlotte Chamber of Commerce

The 4th Annual Gray Classic Business Roundtable is back! The theme for 2014 is “Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Corporate America & Beyond.” Our goal is to provide you with a general working knowledge of all you need to know about transcending boundaries in Corporate America.

This year we are featuring panelists that have first-hand experience with navigating Corporate America and breaking the glass ceiling. Their knowledge and expertise will be invaluable. I am grateful to the Charlotte Chamber of Commerce for hosting this event. A special thank you to our Moderator, Michelle Horton, the panelists and everyone who has helped to make this event successful. Thank you for your participation.

Best regards,Herb Gray

Gray Classic FounderPresident/CEO of Life Enhancement Services

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GRAY CLASSIC BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE

GRAY CLASSIC WELCOME RECEPTION

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The Gray Classic Golf Tournament is held at the Golf Club at Ballantyne located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The Golf Club at Ballantyne is among the finest PGA public golf courses in the region. Passionate about providing a destination golf experience, The Golf Club has continued to receive numerous accolades since inception including 4.5 Stars by Golf Digest and named as a top 50 Golf Resort by Golf World. Golf facilities include an 18-hole Championship course, practice area, golf pavilion for events & lunch, golf pro shop, Dana Rader Golf School & golf event planners for golf tournaments & outings.

Saturday, July 19, 2014 | Tee Time: 7:30 am & 2:00 pm

Charlotte Prime, LLCRuth’s Chris Steakhouse, Franchisee

Napa on Providence, Owner

VP & Community ConsultantCommunity Development Banking

Western Carolinas, PNC Bank

PrincipalGantt Huberman Architects

A Division of Bergmann Associates

G R AY C L A S S I C G O L F TO U R N A M E N T

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2014 GRAY CLASSIC HONORARY CHAIRS

Harvey GanttArtie CollinsJeff Conway

Welcome

Greetings

Purpose

Introduction

Blessing

Brunch served

Discussion

Acknowledgements

Door Prize Giveaways

WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT BRUNCH

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2014 Women’s Empowerment Brunch Program

Chirl GirlHost / Producer of The Chirl-Girl Show2014 Women’s Empowerment Brunch Host

Chirl Girl, an 19–year radio veteran, has hosted every format of music imaginable: country, beach music, top 40, gospel, urban and adult contemporary. Her first job in radio was at WSAT-AM in her hometown of Salisbury, NC at the age of 10. As a trailblazer of the industry, Chirl was the first African-American Personality to ever host a show on WSOC-FM (Charlotte’s country station). In addition to her many talents, Chirl has an extensive background in theatre. Her passions for the arts lead her to working with the North Carolina Black Reparatory Theatre and the Piedmont Players. She also starred in a local production of “The Bluest Eye” at the Afro-American Children’s Theatre. Chirl even worked as a theatre make-up artist at her alma mater, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Naturally, Chirl is a talented speaker. Her honors include awards from the Toastmasters organization; speaking engagements to benefit the United Negro College Fund, UNC-TV(WTVI), the Pride Awards and countless other events. She has been recognized for her continued support of her community through her volunteer work. In her spare time, Chirl can found reading, paper sculpting and dancing. And yes, she can do everything from shagging to line dancing to dropping it like it’s hot!

WOMEN’S EMPOWERMENT BRUNCH

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GRAY CLASSIC PARTY WITH A PURPOSE

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GRAY CLASSIC FAREWELL BRUNCH

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2014 GRAY CLASSIC SPONSORS

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Broadway Family Foundation

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GRAY CLASSIC PHOTOS

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100 BLACK MEN OF GREATER CHARLOTTE

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Education is emphasized in the MOY program, and good grades are rewarded with one outstanding high school senior mentee receiving a $10,000 four-year scholarship for his academic accomplishments.The 2013 Mr. Quelonte Nunn was awarded a scholarship of $3,000. Mr. Nunn is pictured below receiving his Scholarship at the 2013 Gray Classic Women’s Empowerment Brunch.

The 100 Black Men of Greater Charlotte currently sponsors two Collegiate 100 chapters: Queens University and UNC Charlotte. The Collegiate 100 members mentor in middle and highschools and schools and serve as positive role models to the MOY mentees. The UNC Charlotte chapter of Collegiate 100 recently won the 2014 Collegiate Chapter of the year.

The 100 Black Men of Greater Charlotte are a Brotherhood of Leaders Enriching the Lives of African American Youth Through Mentoring, Education, Health & Wellness, and Economic Empowerment. The 100’s Movement of Youth (MOY) serves approximately 50 students in grades 6-12. The participants are involved in activities such as Robotics, Financial Planning and Investing, College/University Tours, Nutritional Awareness and Tutoring.

www.100blackmenofcharlotte.org