11/13: Vicki Johnson: Charleston Fisher House

November 13, 2018:  Our guest speaker was Ms. Vicki Johnson, Manager at Charleston Fisher House.  Fisher House is Veteran’s equivalent to Ronald McDonald House.  Ms. Johnson is a retired Air Force Master Sergeant.  She spent 20 years in the military and served in Desert Storm, 2 years in Afghanistan.  She is a member of Lowcountry Women’s Veterans Association and serves on Joint Base Advisory Council.

Vicki Johnson

Ms. Johnson explained that the Charleston Fisher House is the 73rd Fisher House in the United States and the first one built in residential community.  They raised $4M to purchase property and it is special to be located in residential setting.  The neighbors have embraced the Fisher House and the veterans and families that come stay there say that helps them in their recovery.  The building cost $9M in construction costs and the VA helped pay for the building.  It can serve 16 families and since January over 600 families have been served at Charleston Fisher House.  The house includes a common kitchen, dining, library, and residential suites.  The Charleston Fisher House is the only 3 story Fisher House which is unique because the layout allows all 16 rooms to be handicap accessible.  Recently, the Coast Guard Chief Petty Officer Association raised $16K for outdoor kitchen.

All of these statics and amenities are great, but what is most special is that it allows the family of the veteran that is undergoing treatment to remain bedside during hospitalization so they can focus on healing process.  In Charleston affordable hotels are not always available.  It is a burden on our veterans to have to find a hotel, so if Fisher House is full they will put the families up in a hotel. This is all done to serve our veterans in return for the service they provided for our freedom.  The family must live 50 miles away and the veteran must be in the hospital or being treated.  There is no charge for the family to stay at Fisher House.

How does Fisher House help? Provides loving home where families can stay, do laundry, etc., but also get support from other families and veterans. The VA pays for salaries and maintenance, but Fisher House pays for everything else: taxi service, food, laundry supplies, etc. and their work is funded via donations.

How can you help? Volunteer to cook, donate money, etc.  There are many opportunities to help, even simple things like baking cookies makes a difference.

Steve Coe, Keyway Committee

IN OTHER MEETING NEWS
  • Ja’net Bishop gave the Invocation and led us in the pledge.
  • Tom Giovanniello introduced our Visiting Rotarians and guests.
  • President Alex Dallis presented Health and Happiness.
  • Skip Fink, who is Chair of our Veteran’s Committee, introduced our program honoring Veteran’s Day and our keynote speaker, Vicki Johnson, of the Charleston Fisher House

MORE IN THIS WEEK’S KEYWAY
November 20, 2018 | Issue 4911 | President: Alex Dallis

COMING EVENTS
  • Nov. 20 – No Meeting — Happy Thanksgiving!
  • Nov. 28 – Stuart Williams, College of Charleston, Impact Entrepreneurialism
  • Dec. 1 – Holiday Shopping for Senior Giving Project
  • Dec. 4 – Senator Sandy Senn, I-526 project / Board Elections
  • Dec. 8 – Holiday Parade of Boats!!
  • Dec.  11 – Holiday Luncheon / Holiday Wrapping for Seniors
  • Dec. 12 – Holiday Party for Seniors
  • Dec. 14 – Salvation Army Bell Ringing
  • Dec. 18 & 25 – No Meeting — Happy Holidays!
NEWS BRIEFS

Holiday Parade of Boats Sponsors

 Thanks to all our 2018 sponsors of the upcoming Boat Parade Viewing Party. Remember, it’s our biggest fund raiser of the year and we depend on the generosity of local businesses like these to help meet our goals. If you own or work at a local business, please consider becoming a sponsor and enjoy all the great publicity and community relations benefits you’ll get.  Contact Heidi Finniff at [email protected] for more information on how you can be a sponsor of this year’s event.

We appreciate this year’s sponsors!

Silver Sponsors
Belk/Lucy
Charleston Riverdogs
CresCom Bank
Daniel Ravenel Sotheby’s International Realty
Francis Marion Hotel
GrandSouth

VIP – Friends of Rotary
Charleston Southern University
Digit Matheny
McGuire & Company
John Cowan & Marie-Anne Erki
Bill Raver
First Citizens Bank
Patterson Smith Company
Soil Consultants
USB/Karl Riner

Boat Parade Boat Raffle Tickets

 Let’s sell some tickets!!  Boat Raffle tickets have been distributed. All members are encouraged to sell a couple of tickets.  If you haven’t picked up your tickets, please be sure to see Doug Holmes at the next meeting. Our website to purchase boat raffle tickets, as well as event tickets as gone live!  Please pass the below link to family, friends, co-workers, business associates.  

https://contactmonkey.com/api/v1/tracker?cm_session=6bda4355-fa0f-4b0b-b8e1-25a4f407a40c&cm_type=link&cm_link=ca45c50e-553c-4f38-9f04-f12ff25952e0&cm_destination=https://tickets.postandcourier.com/e/2018-holiday-parade-of-boats

Seeking Boat Parade Volunteers

 Rotarians are needed to help us out Saturday December 8 for our annual fundraiser! If you can find the time to give us one hour or two of your morning or evening I assure you it would be much appreciated!

Most shifts are only one hour and the more volunteers we have the lighter the burden on all of us. Sspeaking from experience – at this party, one hour FLIES by at a volunteer post!! Fun jobs like taking money for drink tickets, selling raffle tickets, and putting up or taking down decorations are all open. Join Patterson and Debbie as Elves for an hour perhaps ??  You can even go on a power trip and be a VIP BOUNCER for a night!! We need to have all these shifts filled to make the party a success. Note : we also have a bonus Volunteer opportunity to be in the King Street Parade riding our boat and handing out flyers and candy – this is a super fun family activity and only lasts a few hours the afternoon of Sunday December 2nd. Last year we had several “babies of Rotary” represented – it was great!

A breakdown of all the duties of each volunteer spot (minor details subject to change) and a BLANK sign up sheet has been emailed to all members so that you can see the time slots. Please consider signing up for one or more spots to help the cause! Lets all band together and do our part to make it a smooth event and a fun time for everyone!!!

Please feel free to contact Ruthie Ravenel at [email protected] if you have questions about job duties and available spots. She will be at upcoming Rotary meetings with the master list ready to sign you all up for your preferred time slots- first come first served! Thank you in advance for your service above self!!

 City of Charleston Holiday Parade

Our Boat that is being raffled at the Holiday Parade of Boats has been accepted as a float in the annual City of Charleston Holiday Parade on Sunday, Dec. 2.  We are looking for volunteers to help decorate and walk with boat in the parade. If you are interested, please contact Ruthie Ravenel at [email protected].  This is a fun way to get involved and also spread some holiday cheer! Spouses, children, dogs all welcomed to walk with our boat — the more, the merrier!!

Program Committee Meeting 

The next meeting of the Program Committee is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 27th immediately following our Rotary meeting. All Rotarians are welcomed to attend and participate on this committee. The committee is actively taking speaker suggestions to fill slots during the last 6 months of this Rotary year.  If you are not able to attend the meeting, please contact our Program Chair, Jim Geffert, at [email protected] with any suggestions you have for speakers.

Hibben Warming Shelter

Giving a helping hand to those in need. Our club supports the Warming Shelter, which was begun by Hibben United Methodist Church. When the downtown shelters fill up during the cold days, this Shelter provides those in need a respite place, including transportation. Our own Rob Dewey (pictured right) has been a champion of this cause and participated in a recent training session.

Rotary Foundation Giving

The District March is Back …. Effective November 10 through December 31, 2018, Rotarians will receive 1 recognition point for every dollar when a contribution of at least $100 up to $500 is made.  This is a limited time offer.  The points are available and will be allocated on a first come, first serve basis.  When the points are gone — they are GONE! Please contact our Rotary Foundation Chair, Karl Riner at [email protected] to take advantage of the program.

RCCF Presents Grant Check to Camp Happy Days

RCCF Chair Paul Stoney, Charles Kaiser, President-Elect Sandy Morckel (also grant sponsor) and Carroll Schweers represented our club and the RCCF Committee this past Monday on a visit to Camp Happy Days to present a RCCF Grant check.  Our club’s donation will be used to fund new holds for their rock climbing course at Camp.  The Rock Climbing and Ropes Course program plays an integral part in encouraging teambuilding, physical activity and resilience at their annual camp for children diagnosed with cancer and their siblings. The camp services around 260 children during the week of July 4th.  Congratulations to Camp Happy Days — we are pleased to support their efforts in our community!

Day of Caring – Windwood Farms

Rotarian volunteers were hard at work cleaning, pruning and beautifying Windwood Farms this past Friday during the annual Trident United Way Day of Caring.  Windwood Farm is a residential home for boys located on the Wando River serving boys ages 6-16 who have been victims of abuse, neglect or trauma.  Rotarians spent the day trimming trees and hedges, planting new flower beds, laying pine straw, picking weeks and much more. Volunteers were also treated to a lunch and able to interact with some of the boys. Thanks to all those who came out in support of this community-wide volunteer effort!

Change in Membership Status Deadline

If you plan a change in your club member status by January 1, 2019 to Excused, Leave of Absence or if you are planning to resign, please notify Carroll in writing NO LATER THAN December 3, 2018.  This change will affect January billing. All current members who officially resign after December 3 will be billed $52 to cover Rotary International dues, which are paid the first of each billing cycle.  If you have any questions, contact Carroll.

 Faber Staff – Holiday Gift

 At our meeting this coming Tuesday, we will again be collecting donations to give the staff at Faber as a holiday gift and to show our appreciation for all they do for us each Tuesday.  There will be buckets on the table, so please consider making a contribution.

 Holiday Luncheon 

Hall’s Signature Events, 5 Faber St., Charleston, S.C.

Our Annual Holiday Luncheon will be held at Faber on Tuesday, Dec. 11 at 12:00noon.  We will be having a plated meal just as if we were at Hall’s.  You will be receiving an eVite to this festive event.  Please be sure to RSVP to the eVite by Dec. 6 – no exceptions!  There is no charge for Rotarians and spouses/guest are $40.  Reservations are limited.

 Board Member Nominations

In line with the Constitution and By-Laws of the Rotary Club of Charleston, the secretary shall supply each member in good standing with a roster giving the names of those members who are eligible to serve on the Board of Directors.  The below list reflects those eligible members who have agreed to serve, if elected.

The By-Laws were revised in June 2017 and state that to be eligible for election to the Board of Directors, a selectee, must be a member in good standing of the Rotary Club of Charleston (with no current dues delinquencies) and must be a member of the Rotary Club of Charleston for at least twelve (12) months as of October 1 of the year in which the election is to occur and met all requirements of a Blue Badge member.  Additionally, the selectee must have exhibited regular and reliable attendance of at least 70% (including make-ups) over the past twelve (12) months and must not have served on the Board in the prior twelve (12) months unless otherwise permitted herein.  A member must also have actively participated in a committee of the Club, as determined by the nominating committee. If elected, a member must agree to become a sustaining member of the Rotary Foundation and agree to attend at least one of the following District meetings:  District Convention, District Assembly or District Foundation Meeting.

The list of eligible members shall be presented to the members of the Club who shall by ballot each indicate their first through fourth preferences from the below list of eligible members to serve on the Board of Directors for the coming year.  Each member, in attendance at the annual meeting, or by proxy previously submitted, shall have four (4) votes to elect the four (4) new Board Members.  The annual meeting will be held on Tuesday, December 4.

Rotary members who are to remain on the Board of Directors during the 2019-2020 year are:  Alex Dallis, Sandy Morckel, Rob Dewey, Karl Riner, Heidi Finniff and Kerby Teller. Outgoing members are: Trey Lucy, Peter Shahid and Lisa Van Bergen.

The following members have been assigned by President Alex Dallis and Nominating Chairperson David Burt to the Nominating Committee:  John Channell, Tammy Coghill, Richard Sidebottom, Paul Stoney and Alissa Lietzow.

Members Eligible and Willing to Serve:

Don Baus
Karl Brady
Tom Giovanniello
Digit Matheny
Jack Mitchell
Charlie Palmer
Beth Savage
Paul Stoney
Robert Sullivan
Jeff Webb

Holiday Senior Giving

We are gearing up for our Annual Senior Gift Giving and Party for the residents of the Ansonborough House. The Historic Rotary Club of Charleston is very proud that we have the opportunity to make sure every resident of the Ansonborough House has a wonderful holiday. We need your support to make this a success! Volunteers are needed to shop as we purchase the presents on Saturday, December 1 at Wal-Mart (Tanger), wrap the presents immediately following our holiday luncheon on Tuesday, December 11 and host the party at the Ansonborough House on Wednesday, December 12 at 12:00noon.  If you can volunteer or have any questions, please contact Mark Smith @ [email protected]

Ringing Bell for Salvation Army

Our Annual “Ringing of the Bell” for Salvation Army will be held on Friday, Dec. 14.  We will have two stations – one at King/Market and one at Meeting/Market.  Sign up at an upcoming meeting or by contacting Karl Brady at [email protected].

 USMC 243RD Birthday

Bill Prewitt

November 10th was the 243rd birthday of the United States Marine Corps. Our club celebrated this special occasion with a cake in honor of the USMC and all Veterans who have served our country.  Bill Prewitt gave us a little history on the USMC.

In preparation for the battles of the American Revolution, future President John Adams drafted a resolution to create “two Battalions of Marines,” which was adopted by the Continental Congress on November 10, 1775. Fittingly, the first recruiting for those two battalions took place in a bar!…Tun Tavern, in Philadelphia!

Over the next two centuries, Marines have deployed across the globe and completed countless missions to maintain America’s security. America’s amphibious warriors, the Marine Corps, in concert with DoD’s Special Operations Command, is considered our Nation’s 911 force.

Today, Marine Corps end strength includes 128,00 active duty and 38,500 reservists, supported by 20,000 federal civilian employees for a total personnel count of 245,000.

Marines man security posts at every US embassy in the world, and Marine Air-Ground Task Forces are operationally deployed throughout the world.   The Marine Corps motto is ‘Semper Fidelis’ -Always Faithful.  Hopefully you all enjoyed your piece of USMC Birthday cake!

Happy Birthday US Marine Corps!

Shark Tank Program Seeking Volunteers

The James Simons Entrepreneurship/Shark Tank program is kicking off again for the 2018-2019 school year.   The Historic Charleston Downtown Rotary has been staffing this project with volunteers since it began in 2016.    We have a number of returning volunteers for this year but are also seeking some “new blood”.  There are a number of ways to volunteer.  Please read below and contact Tim Donnellon at [email protected] if you are able to help in any of the following ways:

#1 –  Mentors , one to be  assigned to each group (1-4 kids per group, 4 or 5 groups total.  The mentor will work with their selected group through the semester (4 months) to advise and help keep the student’s projects on track.  In terms of volunteer hours per person the mentor commitment is probably 1-2 hours per week ; they are only needed to be physically present at the school twice, on two Friday mornings (exact dates TBD) .

#2 Classroom speakers – In addition to mentors, volunteers to provide presentations on their particular areas of expertise.  This is a one time per volunteer request, the time slot is roughly 1 hour on a Friday morning between 10 am and 11:30 am.  Topics are open ended but should relate to helping the students understand various aspects of business, ideally each presentation can relate to the businesses that the volunteer is involved with.  Products, services, marketing, sales, finance, presentation skills, negotiation, etc…

# 3 Sharks – We also will need 3 or more volunteers to perform as the “sharks”.  This is the final part of each project where the students present their ideas and get immediate feedback from the shark tank on pros/cons of their ideas, including whether or not they would be willing to invest in their proposed businesses and how.

#4 Businesses – open for site visits   we are seeking local businesses that are available for a one time field trip/visit from a small group (2-5 kids).  This part of the program will involve the student groups visiting  a business, learning what they do, and then returning to class and developing on their own presentation which explains the business.  Their presentations will be practiced in front of a camera to develop their understanding of business as well as their presentation skills, and then eventually presented.  This is being done in conjunction with a local organization that is providing the filming resources – their website is here: http://jemagwga.com/

Marker Boats Needed for Holiday Parade of Boats

Marker Boats are needed to assist with the Holiday Parade of Boats. The marker boats have flashing lights and help the decorated boats stay on course and out of trouble. Marker boats need to be on stationed and anchored by 5 PM.  As soon as the last boat in the parade goes by their station, marker boats can up anchor and head for home — usually no later than 8PM. Marker boats are given a GPS location and are assigned according to their home port.  The boat does need to be large enough to provide some protection from the elements and to have friends on board for the best viewing of the whole parade. Marker Boat Captains are required to attend a Captains Meeting the Wednesday before the Parade and all are invited to the Awards Ceremony/Party on Sunday after the Parade.

If you are interested or want further information, please contact Dick Howell at 843-437-6241 or [email protected].

Youth Exchange Host Family Needed December – February

Our club is seeking a host family for our Inbound Rotary Exchange student from December 2018 – February 2019.  Our Club’s Inbound student, Lucia Violani, who is from Italy, is 17 years old and attending the Charleston Charter School for Math & Science.  Please note that having other school age children in your home is not a requirement for hosting.

As you know, the secondary student program offers an opportunity for you and your family to experience firsthand the richness and diversity of a culture different from your own, and for you to exemplify American values and culture to a foreign visitor. Approximately 25,000 high school students from around the world participate in this program each year. The good will of American host families in opening their homes to these young international visitors is vital to this program’s success. The health, safety, and well-being of the young people who participate in this program are our highest priority. A host family has many responsibilities, the most important of which is properly caring for an international student during the course of his/her program. The student is a guest in your home and how you relate with this student will create a lasting image of our country and its people. It also offers you and your family a unique, rewarding and enjoyable experience.

Please let Karen Clark now as soon as possible if you are able to consider this Hosting opportunity. If you are interested, either Karen or Richard Sidebottom will contact you to discuss further. We appreciate your consideration and thank you for your support of this great program!

Our Club is on Instagram

Our club launched an Instagram account this week.  Please be sure to follow us at @ChasRotaryClub, which is our Twitter handle, as well.

Members are encourage to follow all of our social media channels and share posts with their followers too!  We also need members to send us picture of anything they do that relates to Rotary – service projects, meetings, events, etc.  We would love to keep our accounts full of smiling Rotarians! Photos can be send to Mike Sottak, [email protected], or Rob Byko, [email protected].

Join the PR Committee and Earn Service Hours, too! (Fame, notoriety and recognition from your peers is FREE!)

We’re looking for 3 to 4 Rotarians to help us spread the word about our Club through various communications channels. Your contributions will reach countless Club members, family and friends, as well as the local community at-large more than 36-times a year! Your feature stories and timely coverage of Rotary Club events may also be picked up by District, National and International Rotary news channels.

Don’t worry if your’re not an expert techie, can’t write like Hemingway and Pat Conroy, or wield a camera like Steve McCurry or Annie Leibovitz – our super-qualified A-team will be right there to support your efforts with training and guidance you’ll need to see your by-line and photo-credit circulation grow to an epic scale.

Social Media Manager:  Work with team members, committee heads and the Board on developing, publishing and promoting social media content for the Club. Active channels now include Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube. Familiarity with these or emerging platforms will be helpful, as will knowledge of what makes for successful SM content. Experience with search optimization techniques will earn you immediate MVP status. While your own exposure to Social Media is helpful, it is not essential. The team will gladly train our e-challenged volunteers, too!

Keyway Production Manager: Work with co-chairs, Keyway editor and our content development team to publish our weekly newsletter on club web site. Familiarity with web publishing and content managing systems (e.g WordPress) a plus.

Keyway Content Developers: Copywriters & storytellers who can develop short-form, original content including summary articles, possibly combined with team-generated photos and/video content, to provide coverage of weekly meetings and presenters, as well as occasionally produce special features on past or upcoming club events, special projects and fundraisers.

So if you are interested in maximizing your Rotary experience, this is your chance to create an immediate and long-lasting impact on how our Club is regarded by current and prospective members. You will also be shaping how our Club will be recognized by our peers, our community and by Rotary International for the good work of our members.

Join the Charleston Rotary Press Corps and help generate that buzz! Contact Mike Sottak, [email protected], or Rob Byko, [email protected], for more information.

MEMBER NEWS

Member News

President Alex, Wieters & Finniff

Congratulations to our newest Rotarian – Charlton Wieters!  Charlton was inducted into our club this past Tuesday.  Heidi Finniff introduced and sponsored Charlton, who will hold the classification of Financial Services.  We welcome Charlton into our Rotary family!

Congratulations to long-time member and Charleston attorney William (Sam) E. Applegate, III, who has been named to the South Carolina Lawyers Weekly inaugural Hall of Fame.

Buzon, Bishop, President Alex, Rich

President Alex presented 3 new members with their BLUE membership badge this past Tuesday.  Kim Rich, Bryan Buzon and Ja’net Bishop have all successfully completed their Red Badges requirements.  Congratulations to all — you are “official” Rotarians!

Riner & Beam

Heath Beam was recognized on Tuesday by Rotary Foundation Chair, Karl Riner, with a Paul Harris Fellow Award.  The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of US$1,000 to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. We appreciate Heath’s support of our club and the Rotary Foundation.  Congratulations, Heath!

Cowan & Erki

A warm welcome back to Charleston to our Rotarian friends from Canada — Scott Cowan and Marie-Anne Erki!  Scott and Marie-Anne are yearly visitors to Charleston and are active with our club through the Spring.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Jeff Weber

Jeff Weber 

  • Joined:  Rotarian for 30+ years. Transferred membership to Rotary Club of Charleston in October 2018
  • Sponsor:  President Alex Dallis
  • Membership Involvement:  Looking forward to being an engaged member
  • Classification:  Radio Management
  • Profession:  General Sales Manager of 105.5 The Bridge and 98 Rock
  • Something Unique About Yourself:  Former President of the Greenwich, CT Rotary Club and also the Amsterdam, NY Rotary Club.  Rotarian of the Year, Rotary Club of Downtown Boca Raton, FL 2017-2018.  Also, although I’ve been in radio management most of my life, I still continue to do freelance voice work.
Birthdays
  • Nov. 20 – Jeanne Jamme
  • Nov. 22 – Past President Alissa Lietzow
  • Nov. 24 – Jack Mitchell
  • 27 – David Anderson
  • 29 – Bill Trawick

By the numbers

Attendance on November 13, 2018:  65

Not in attendance:  Allen, Baggs, Bailey, Barry, Baus, Berlin, Brack, Bullard, Burt, Carico, Channell, Chico, Clark, Coghill, Cole, Cook, Cooper, J., Deavenport, DeGraff, Diminich, Dopp, Drafts, Echols, Geffert, Gill, Hudnall, Husser, Johnson, Jones, C., Kerrigan, Krumwiede, LaMotte, Lee, Leonard, Livingston, Marty, Minson, Mitchell, Moring, Morris, Oswalt, Riley, Saboe, Savage, Schmidt, Sidebottom, Smith, M., Stokes, Strickland, Sullivan, Taylor, E., Taylor, T., Tecklenburg, P., Thomas, Van Bergen, Webb, Welborn, Whitaker, Willey, Williams

Out of Town Make-ups:  None

WELLNESS TIP

Thanksgiving Meal — Have portion control.

 Just because Thanksgiving occurs once a year does not mean that you need to eat a years worth of calories. On average a typical Thanksgiving meal is 3,000-3,500 calories. Use smaller plates, which will force you to take smaller portions. Eat slowly. It takes an average of 20 minutes for your brain to catch up with your stomach to determine if you’re full. This can help decrease the likelihood that you will go for a second and possibly third servings. Send people home with leftovers. If food is in your fridge, you’re going to eat it. Of course, it is completely fine to save a little for yourself to enjoy the next day.

AREA CLUB MEETINGS

Mondays

  • Summerville – Oakbrook: 7:30 a.m., Monday, Westcott County Club, 5000 Wescott Club Drive, North Charleston
  • North Charleston: 12:30 a.m., Monday, Hilton Garden Inn, 5265 International Blvd, North Charleston.
  • Summerville Evening: 5:30 p.m., Monday, Montreux Bar and Grill, 127 W. Richardson Ave., Summerville

Tuesdays

  • East Cooper Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Cooper River Room at Waterfront Park, Mount Pleasant
  • Charleston: 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Hall’s Signature Events, 5 Faber, Charleston
  • Goose Creek: 12:45  m. Tuesday, Gilligan’s, 219 St. James Ave., Goose Creek

Wednesdays

  • Daniel Island: 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Daniel Island Club, 600 Island Park Dr., Daniel Island
  • St. John’s Parish (John’s Island): 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, 2817 Maybank Highway, Unit 1, John’s Island
  • Mount Pleasant: 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Harbor Breeze Restaurant, 176 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant
  • Summerville: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sticky Fingers, Summerville

Thursdays

  • North Charleston Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Embassy Suites, 5055 International Blvd., North Charleston
  • Moncks Corner: 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Gilligan’s Restaurant, Moncks Corner
  • St. Andrews (West Ashley): 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Bessinger’s BBQ, 1602 Savannah Highway, Charleston.

Fridays

SOCIAL MEDIA 

Our Rotary club actively uses social media — and we encourage you to interact with us through social media.

ABOUT THE KEYWAY 

The Keyway has been published weekly as a newsletter for the Rotary Club of Charleston for more than 90 years.

  • President: Alex Dallis
  • Keyway editor: Don Baus [email protected]
  • Executive secretary: Carroll Schweers, [email protected]
  • Mailing address: Rotary Club of Charleston, P.O. Box 21029 ,Charleston, SC 29413-1029
  • Copyright 2018, Rotary Club of Charleston. All rights reserved.