Dominque Dawes Three-Time Olympian and Hall of Fame Gymnast Success Is a Journey, Not a Destination Dominique Dawes won Olympic gold. But for her, success is so much more than medals and accolades: it’s something she worked hard to achieve everyday en route to Olympic glory. Her journey in the sport of gymnastics lasted 18 years and in those years, she stood strong on numerous podiums, leaving lasting impressions in the hearts of fans. The podium was the destination, but the long-term goal? It’s the moments in between—what she calls the “journey”—that helped her realize the success that she was always striving for. Overcoming the inevitable obstacles, challenges, and doubts are the moments in the journey that build the champion in Dawes. Surrounding herself with the right team, developing the mindset to persevere and turning negative situations into life lessons is how Dawes realized Success Is a Journey, NOT a Destination. Bio Owner of the Dominique Dawes Gymnastics & Ninja Academies, Dominique opened the gyms to continue her commitment to developing a healthy and compassionate culture in the sport of gymnastics. Her first academy opened in the midst of a global pandemic, July 2020 and her second location opened in 2023. Dawes also holds minority ownership of the Washington Spirit of the National Women's Soccer League, and served as the co-chair of the President’s Council for Fitness, Sports and Nutrition under the Obama administration alongside Drew Brees. Alongside LeBron James and Maverick Carter, she recently served as Executive Producer of the Peacock docu-series “Golden”, the journey of USA’s elite gymnasts on the road to the Tokyo Olympics, which has been nominated for a Sports Emmy. Dawes holds her degree from the University of Maryland and was inducted into UMD's prestigious Hall of Fame in 2022. In 2023, her...
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301 S. College Street Suite 3500, Charlotte, NC
Join CREW Charlotte for our May Lunch Ladder! Enjoy small group networking with other CREW Charlotte members. Advance registration is required. Space is limited so please only register if you are sure you can attend. Price: Womble Bond Dickinson is generously providing lunch and parking for you. Location: Womble Bond Dickinson's Office Thank You to Our Sponsor
Carmel Country Club
4735 Carmel Road, Charlotte, NC
Mark your calendar for May 31st and make plans to join CREW Charlotte for our first CREW Court Challenge (Tennis and Pickleball) fundraising event. The tennis and pickleball challenge will be held at the beautiful Carmel Country Club in Charlotte. If you don’t want to play and just want to be a part of the day, have lunch and network, register as a “non-player.” All proceeds from the event will go to fund scholarships for students in fields of CRE. Players will receive tickets to enter for a chance to win prizes based on points accumulated during play. Member: $65 Non-member: $75 Warm-up Clinic: $12 (additional) Non-player Attendee (members only): $20 (Includes box lunch) Players and non-players will be able to purchase alcoholic drinks from the bar beginning at 11 a.m. Sports drinks will be provided for participants. Players are asked to bring a refillable container for water, which will be available on the court.
