Rotary Club of Charleston

November 19, 2024

Thanks to our fellow Rotarians Ruthie Ravenel, Digit Matheny and Rob Byko for providing their insights on trends in the local real estate market. Even with a lot of economic uncertainty the market continues to perform well as Charleston remains a desirable re-location destination. Out of state buyers help keep the market buoyant although interest rates remain a concerns among first time buyers.

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November 12, 2024

We were honored to have Admiral Mike McAllister, retired Coast Guard officer, to speak to our club in recognition of Veteran’s Day. Admiral McAllister gave an overview of the scope and scale of the US Coast Guard operations throughout the world and highlighted its many capabilities and responsibilities that make it a unique arm of our US Military. We were reminded that Charleston has and continues to play an important role in the Coast Guard operations and has recently been names one of just 10 Coast Guard Communities around the US.

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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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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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.

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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

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

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