International House pulled out the welcome mat and opened the door wider than ever in 2011. It was a year that saw increased demand for legal and educational services to low income immigrants and refugees, but our staff and volunteers gamely answered the challenge. At the same time, hundreds of international visitors were welcomed to the global city of Charlotte through our citizen diplomacy program, and cultural events kept us hopping (and dancing!)

This past year was also a time of organizational transition and growth: a new executive director, staff additions to the legal and educational teams, several new programming initiatives, and an expansion in revenue. Most significantly, it was a time when the board and staff began preparing for an upcoming move to a new home at the former Midwood High School on Central Avenue, a move that we anticipate completing by the summer of 2012.

Although we will be sad to say goodbye to our longtime home in the Staten House, we are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead as we work to pull together a coalition of like-minded tenants who will share our new space with us.

International House continues to be a vibrant part of the Charlotte landscape. We are pleased to offer this annual report as a snapshot of the many good things that happen behind our door.

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2011 Annual Report

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Monte Ritchey, President, Conformity CorporationBrita Formato, Vice President, Duke Energy

Vince Altamura, Secretary, Wells FargoCamille Evans, Treasurer, KPMG

Karim Azar, Global Expresss Cynthia Aziz, Aziz Law Firm

Nini Bautista, Asian American ChamberGeorge Dick, Fifth Third BankTom Hawkins, Firm ResolveAndre Laurent, Microsoft

Rick Ledsinger, Continental Tire Brad Merlie, Piedmont Natural Gas

Peter Pampillonio, ProtivitiNed Sergew, Citigroup

Satoshi Watanbi, Wells Fargo Felix von Uklanski, Merrill Lynch

International House StaffDenise Cumbee Long, Executive DirectorAnne Crotty, Legal Clinic Director, Senior

Immigration AttorneyLara Printz, Program Director, International

VisitorsRusty Reynolds, Business and Operations

ManagerHendrik van Vuuren, Development and

Marketing DirectorNorma Jiron, Education Program Director

Kathy Brennan, Immigration AttorneyJelena Giric Held, Senior Paralegal

Jackie Berry,  ParalegalCristina Ceron, Legal Assistant

Meg Gabbard, ESL Instructor

Gail Johnson, ESL Instructor

Fee for Service: $187,692Grants - Government: $109,990Grants - Private: $250,750Individual Giving: $ 23,389Special Events: $ 74,604Other: $ 14,855

Total $661,280

Financial Report

Ginter Immigration Law Clinic In 2011, the Ginter Legal Clinic served a record 1,133 low-income clients needing information, referrals, or legal assistance in their journeys towards U.S. citizenship or permanent residency. Families were reunited, and lives were transformed when a change in legal status afforded better job opportunities and more engagement in the local community.

Three naturalization workshops were offered in 2011 that provided a free opportunity for 70 immigrants and refugees to have their legal cases screened by volunteer attorneys who could offer information and referral advice.

A series of three citizenship classes provided 65 clients of the Ginter Law Clinic with a six week course in U.S. History, civics, and government to help them have a better chance of passing the USCIS exam and ultimately becoming naturalized U.S. citizens.

Ginter Immigration Law Clinic 2011 *1,133 client requests for service

*761 appointments*533 cases opened * 95% success rate

Educational ProgramsOver 540 adults and 89 children benefitted from one or more

educational programs offered by International House in 2011. Educational

services were expanded to include more frequent adult ESL classes at three different levels, a creative writing class for immigrants, and a brand new life

skills series, “Charlotte University”, and a partnership with CMS for a summer English tutoring program with children (YETP).

The 2011 summer YETP program tripled in size from the 2010 pilot

program and helped 89 limited English proficient children increase their reading, writing, and comprehension scores by up to 24%. An

extremely successful partnership with Albemarle Road Elementary School

afforded a model for collaboration that will be duplicated in 2012.

Charlotte University premiered in 2011 as a “teach the teacher” model

of getting critical information to Charlotte’s foreign-born residents. Three

lunch and learning sessions offered

information on transportation, housing,

medical care, English

classes, legal assistance, the CMS school system,

and financial and lending opportunities in Charlotte.

116 immigrant leaders from 21 countries heard

presentations from community agencies and nonprofits that they, in turn, will share with their

family members and friends. Partner agencies included the Community

Relations Council, CMS, CATS, Latino Credit Union, and Central

Piedmont Community College.

Educational Programs 2011

*80 adult students matched with volunteer English tutors

*70 adult ESL students attended weekly classes

*116 immigrant leaders participated in “Charlotte University”

*30 international students practiced creative writing skills *89 children were served by YETP, a free summer English tutoring program

*171 language learners joined native speakers in weekly conversation hours offered in 8 languages

Citizen Diplomacy/International VisitorsThe Citizen Diplomacy Program brought 33 groups of international visitors to Charlotte during 2011, giving 221 high-level international leaders from 74 countries a look at U.S. best practices in industry, medicine, nonprofit and academic institutions.

Our popular new series, “Who’s in the House?” premiered in 2011 and showcased visiting international leaders from Iraq, Modova, Azerbaijan, Mexico, Urkaine, Botswana, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Kyrgystan, and Nepal. These free, intercultural conversations were crafted as events where the public could hear creative presentations from international visitors featuring music, dance, and refreshments.

Program themes in 2011 included:

Anti-CorruptionU.S. Financial System

Education AdministrationEarly Childhood Education

Human TraffickingVolunteerism and Social Activism

Accountable GovernanceDomestic Violence

Transparency and Good Governance

Renewable EnergyLibrary ScienceGlobal Economy

Administration of JusticePublic Health

Accountability in Government

Citizen Diplomacy2011

*221 international visitors

*74 countries represented

*33 delegations hosted

*40 volunteer families offered home

hospitality

Intercultural ProgramsA staggering array of intercultural events and activities were offered in 2011, including our wildly popular Children’s World of Play at Imaginon, standing-room only concerts by world famous musicians, Chinese music therapy, an Origami Folding Frenzy to raise funds and support for Japanese tsunami victims, a rugby tournament, and salsa, yoga, and bhangra lessons.

In addition, almost 200 language learners and native speakers participated in free, weekly Conversation Hours offered in 8 different languages.

Doorways, a monthly social group for international women, continued to offer welcome and connection for women from around the world, while the monthly International Book Club gathered to read and discuss acclaimed fiction by international authors.

Finally, International House’s 23rd annual fundraising gala provided a British-themed evening of glitz and glamour for 385 supporters

and corporate sponsors who feasted and danced the night away while raising over $100,000 to continue the great programs and services offered by International House.

Intercultural Programs 2011*free conversation hours in 8 languages *salsa, bhangra, and yoga lessons

*International Book Club *Doorways international women’s group

*Children’s World of Play at Imaginon *AlmaNova concert *Chinese music therapy

*rugby tournament *Origami Folding Frenzy

Thank You!2011 DONORS AND SPONSORS   The programs and services of International House are made possible with the generous support of individuals, private founda­tions, corporations, and civic organizations.  In addition to those listed below, our heartfelt thanks go out to the members of our board of directors and advisory board, our volunteers and all who donated in­kind gifts. We are especially grateful to St. John’s Baptist Church for the use of the Staten House for over 25 years! 

Great Britain ­ A Rock ‘n Royal Celebration  

The 23rd Annual Benefit Gala celebrated the culture of Great Britain and raised over $100,000 for the programs and services of International House. Many thanks to our dedicated Gala Committee, co­chaired by Josane Calvert and Stefanie Staton, and our Corporate Sponsors and Gala Donors listed below.  

                                         INDIVIDUALS      Patron ($1,000 & up)   Thomas Hawkins  Trish Golembe      Sustainer ($500 to $999)  Ulrich Seuster Brad & Barbara Merlie  Vidya Sethi Brita O. Formato  Roger & Betty Dickey Felix Von Uklanski  Nancy Howe Bruce Holliday  Yuliya Baldwin Gerald Anderson  Edith Yakutis Greg & Sandy Vlahos  Bryant F. Eckert Rick Ledsinger  Christine Vanderwee      Investor ($250 to $499)  Diane Gilbert Monte & Jessica Ritchey  Alan Gordon Michael Rodelius  Alexander M. Alvord Camille Evans  Bjoern Fischer Marian E. Beane  Catherine van den Bosch Ned Sergew & Lula Daba  Cheryl Johnson Margaret Leydic­Boyd  Cleve Howard Charlene Washburn  Emma Germain Denise Cumbee Long  Eva Stokkebye Gretchen & Jeff Brown  Faith Kuppers Satoshi Watanabe  Georgia Lewis Ann Marie Robertson  Helmut Schildknecht Michel Thonissen  Jane Tanner      Friend (up to $250)  Karl Bleiman Andre Laurent  Lance & Lenore Jones Deutsch Barbara Branch  Oliver Hecking Dany Claeys & Emmy Verheecke  Regina Waldthausen Ed & Anne Crotty  Rhonda Crawford Jim Huddle  Robert E. Seymour Karim Azar  Sigrid Haas­Belluz Richard A. Davis  Sheila B. Bennett Tony & Likana Bikhazi  David & Tonya Orbaugh Luz Maria Aveleyra  Jennifer Bradshaw George Dick  Mona Radiloff Kedist Tedla  Suzanne Clements Sherry Walsh  Beatrice Chambers Catherine Malone  Elfriede E. Winiker John & Josane Calvert  Imani Clenance Marion Beahan  Janet Malkemes Charles & Mary Saleh  Linda Levy Charles Sawicki  Norman Hudkins David & Nancy Townsend  Sriharsha Nuti Dr. Nini RB Bautista  Janet Riehle Frank Gentry  Marion Pritchett Janice Ladley  Carl & Charlotte Ganser Mansour Edlin Mark & Amanda Guile Mary Anna Turner Monika Schnacke R. I. Dalton Sarah S. Tull Stephanie Cass Steven Garfinkel Thomas E. Powell, III 

     FOUNDATIONS       CORPORATIONS Leon Levine Foundation  Wells Fargo Ginter  Foundation  Belk  Sisters of Mercy Foundation  Dollar General  Merancas Foundation  Duke Energy  de Molina Family Foundation  Fifth Third Bank Crossroads Foundation  TJX  Mecklenburg Bar Foundation  RBC Bank Arts & Science Council  The Language Academy McMillan Foundation       of the Carolinas Blumenthal Foundation   

Windsor Castle­$10000 Sponsor  Caermargon Castle­$500 Sponsor Bank of America  Canadian Consulate Wells Fargo  CBS Radio   Charlotte's Landing, Inc Edinburgh Castle­$5000 Sponsor  Chun Group, Inc. Alvaro and Donna de Molina  Firm Resolve, LLC Coats North America  Greer & Walker LLP Continental Tire  K & L Gates LLP Piedmont Natural Gas  Management inSites, Inc.   Robinson Bradshaw & Hinson, PA Balmoral Castle­$3000 Sponsor  SunTrust Bank BDO USA, LLP  The Language Academy Blum, Inc.       of the Carolinas Compass Group  The World in Our Backyard Duke Energy   Tin, Fulton, Walker & Owen, PLLC Fifth Third Bank   KPMG  Gala Donors Microsoft Corporation  Richard C. Norman Protiviti  Kal Kardous & Marie­Claire         Marroum­Kardous Caerphilly Castle­$1500 Sponsor  Continental Tire Aziz Immigration Law Firm  SPX British American School of Charlotte  Casey & Anke Mermans Charlotte Observer  Montblanc  Boutique Charlotte Food Lion  Perry's at SouthPark Garfinkel Immigration Law Firm  Mrs. Tom Van Wingerden King & Spalding LLP  Michael & Julie Whitted Kuck Immigration Partners LLC  Tiffany & Co. Moore & Van Allen  Donald Haack Diamonds  Murata Machinery USA       & Fine Gems, Ltd. Presbyterian Hospital ­   Regina Waldthausen      Matthews & Huntersville  Doris Meeks Procure4, Inc.  Stewart & Margaret Ballantyne Providence Day School  Eric Law RBC Bank  Ann Sloand Southend Dentistry  Victor & Tiffany Sayegh Southern Shows  Teruyoshi & Fumi Ogano Viscotec Automotive Products, LLC  Hardin M. Minor 

GOVERNMENT GRANTS North Carolina DHHS ­      Refugee Program National Council of       International Visitors  

COMMUNITY GROUP Japanese Association of Charlotte 

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Josane Calvert,  Co-Chair             

Stefanie Staton, Co-Chair                                                                                           

Margaret BallantyneSheila Bennett

Hope DrummondCarmen Hilton

Kimm JollyKokila Kaul Doris MeeksJane Pasquini

Becky Pitts

Ella RabeMona Radiloff

Janet RiehleLeena Salokannel-Azar

Keyla SandovalNoelle Sarkissian

Pat ThomasLudovica Tassani

Agnes TsorisXimena Uribe

Ineke Van der MeulenRegina Waldthausen

Julie Whitted 

2011 Gala Committee