Rotary Club of Charleston

June 23, 2026

In our last regular meeting of the Rotary year (thank you, President Karla!!), Dr. Anya Benitez of MUSC gave us a very insightful presentation on some of the research and progress being made to fight dementia and Alzheimer’s. She provided us an overview of new treatment options using electrotherapy that hold promise for slowing certain types of brain health issues, particularly in aging populations.

Please support our big fundraiser in the works – Far, Near, and Here raffle – our biggest fundraiser of the year. Buy tickets here and pack your bags. Check out the Keyway for details on these and other upcoming events and schedules.

To join an upcoming Zoom meeting, use this link and the passcode: Rotary.

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June 9, 2026

Taylor Jackson, who runs the South Carolina Maritime Association, gave us an overview of what her organization does. They work with all the major ports, both water-based and inland-based around the state, and are a key advocate for expansion of our key logistics hubs as an important cog in the economic wheel of our entire state.

Please support our big fundraiser in the works – Far, Near, and Here raffle – our biggest fundraiser of the year. Buy tickets here and pack your bags. Check out the Keyway for details on these and other upcoming events and schedules.

To join an upcoming Zoom meeting, use this link and the passcode: Rotary.

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June 2, 2026

Our club members were treated to a historical tour of downtown Charleston. Led by guides from Walk and Talk Charleston, we got great information and insights into some of the often unknown facts and stories that we walk by every day. Even if you’ve lived in Charleston for years, there’s something new to discover every day in this historical gem.

Please support our big fundraiser in the works – Far, Near, and Here raffle – our biggest fundraiser of the year. Buy tickets here and pack your bags. Check out the Keyway for details on these and other upcoming events and schedules.

To join an upcoming Zoom meeting, use this link and the passcode: Rotary.

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May 19, 2026

Heather Macy, head women’s basketball  coach of Georgia Southern University, paid us a visit this week. She talked about her coaching philosophies, many of which are applicable to her team’s life off the court as they grow into impactful contributors in society.

Please support our two big fundraisers in the works – the Duck Race and our Far, Near, and Here raffle – our biggest fundraiser of the year. Check out the Keyway for details on these and other upcoming events and schedules.

To join an upcoming Zoom meeting, use this link and the passcode: Rotary.

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May 12, 2026

We honored the CCSD Teachers of the Year and our Rotary Service Above Scholars at this week’s meeting. So inspiring to see the great leadership in our schools and the amazing achievers they teach. Congratulations to all.

Please support our two big fundraisers in the works – the Duck Race and our Far, Near and Here raffle – our biggest fundraiser of the year. Check out the Keyway for details on these and other upcoming events and schedules.

To join an upcoming Zoom meeting, use this link and the passcode: Rotary.

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