11/5: Victoria Blunt, Coastal Community Foundation

November 5, 2024

Victoria Blunt of the Coastal Community Foundation joined us to give us both a history and current state of this amazing community resource in our region.

The CCF was originally started 50 years ago in 1974 through a $9,000 grant from our Rotary Club. Since then is has grown to have more than $500M in philanthropic capital, making it the largest community foundation in the state. It uses the funds to support a wide range of programs and projects in the Lowcountry, including the Rotary Service Above Self Scholarship program. Since 1974, CCF has granted more than $425M to 5,800+ organizations and awarded more than $8M in scholarships to 4,000 students.

Lots going on this Fall in Rotary with volunteer opportunities, events and more great speakers. And with the holidays almost upon us, check the Keyway from important meeting and events information.

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10/29: Sam Skardon & Andrew Boucher, Election 2024

October 29, 2024

  We welcomed views from both sides of the political aisle ahead of next week’s big election as Sam Skardon, chair of the Charleston County Democratic Party and Andrew Boucher who heads the  Charleston County Republican party, offered their views on the current political landscape. Great insights into the workings of both political machines on the local, state and national levels.

Lots going on this Fall in Rotary with volunteer opportunities, events and more great speakers. Read on in The Keyway!

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10/22: Sara Moriarty, Charleston Literary Festival

October 22, 2024

 

Sara Moriarty of the Charleston Literary Festival gave us an update on this fantastic upcoming event. Featuring dozens of highly acclaimed, and prestigious award-winning writers, the ten-day event runs from November 1-10 at the Dock Street Theatre. It’s a great opportunity to hear from some of the world’s leading writers on a fascinating range of books and subjects. Go here for more information

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10/8:  District Governor Mary Gasque, Rotary District 7770

 

October 8, 2024

District Governor of Rotary District 7770 Mary Gasque addressed the club, giving an update on Rotary activities from around the world, as well as in our local communities. Mary spoke of the importance of public image. membership and the Paul Harris foundation as essential pillars to successful Rotary

Don’t forget. no meeting this Tuesday, October 15.

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10/1: Walt Green, Mark Pyles: College of Charleston Investment Symposium

October 1, 2024

 

We welcomed Walt Green and Mark Pyles who are the organizers of the Charleston Investment Symposium. It’s an event to be held October 25 that is connected to the Student Investment Fund program at the Business School at the College of Charleston,. We learned how that program uses real-world investing to teach student and prepare them for careers in finance. The Symposium is open to the public and features a great lineup of economic thought leaders talking on timely topics in layman terms. The symposium is a great way to gain insights into key trends and policies shaping our personal and national economic futures.

Rotarians who register for the symposium receive a $50 discount.  The normal registration fee is $200.  By using the special promo code:  COFCROTARY…you can resister for $150. For more information and to register, go here.

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