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    Governor-elect Pat McCrory, second from right, laughs with Felix Sabates at the Good Fellows luncheon at the Charlotte Convention Center, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. Looking on at left is Jim Willard as Chany Sabates, far right, collects donations. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    The North Mecklenburg Moravian Brass Choir performs at the Good Fellows luncheon at the Charlotte Convention Center, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    The Northwest School of the Arts Women's Ensemble performs at the Good Fellows luncheon at the Charlotte Convention Center, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jacquelyn Culpepper performs at the Good Fellows luncheon at the Charlotte Convention Center, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    Peppie Calvar directs the Northwest School of the Arts Women's Ensemble as they perform at the Good Fellows luncheon at the Charlotte Convention Center, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    Participants bow their heads in prayer at the Good Fellows luncheon at the Charlotte Convention Center, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    Police Chief Rodney Monroe talks with guests at the Good Fellows luncheon at the Charlotte Convention Center, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    Hundreds fill the banquet hall for the Good Fellows luncheon at the Charlotte Convention Center, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    Johnny Harris, left, greets Rick Hendrick at the Good Fellows luncheon at the Charlotte Convention Center, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    Good Fellows President Frank Dowd welcomes guest to the Good Fellows luncheon at the Charlotte Convention Center, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    From left, Rick Hendrick, Peter Pappas and Bill Diehl greet each other at the Good Fellows luncheon at the Charlotte Convention Center, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    Jacquelyn Culpepper performs with the Northwest School of the Arts Women's Ensemble at the Good Fellows luncheon at the Charlotte Convention Center, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    Former Carolina Panther Mike Rucker speaks at the Good Fellows luncheon at the Charlotte Convention Center, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    Ty Boyd, left and H.A. Thompson gather for the Good Fellows luncheon at the Charlotte Convention Center, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    Long time Good Fellows participant George ivey greets friends at the Good Fellows luncheon at the Charlotte Convention Center, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    Mayor Anthony Foxx collects donations at the Good Fellows luncheon at the Charlotte Convention Center, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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    Parks Helms collects donations at the Good Fellows luncheon at the Charlotte Convention Center, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012. TODD SUMLIN - tsumlin@charlotteobserver.com
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