Rotary Club of Charleston

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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May 5, 2026

Our guest this week was Jimmy Story, a long-time U.S. government foreign services official and, most recently, former U.S. ambassador to Venezuela. Jimmy gave an insightful and informative discussion on his experiences in Venezuela and what it was like to be on the ground during the Maduro regime. He had a wealth of entertaining stories and insights into life as a diplomat in many countries and conflict zones, and offered his views on the process for making decisions and policies.

Jimmy also thanked Rotary, since he was a recipient of a graduate scholarship that allowed him to study in Costa Rica. It paved the way for his diplomatic career, which has included a variety of assignments overseas.

More fun on tap at the Riverdogs for our May social this week and 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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April 28, 2026

Our guest this week was Megan Skelley of Blood Cancer United. Megan gave us an overview of the impact the organization has in helping those stricken with all types of blood cancer and especially lymphoma here in the Lowcountry. They achieve their mission through research, patient support, and advocacy. The organization addresses other types of cancer through its foundational research on blood-based diseases. They have a simple goal: by 2040:  to provide an additional 1 million years of life to cancer patients. Rotarian Sean Holleran gave an overview of the organization’s major fundraiser campaign for the year.

More fun on tap at the Riverdogs for our May social and 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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