August 9, 2022
We welcomed Darrin Goss of the Coast Community Foundation and Amanda Lawrence of Trident United Way – two high-impact organizations who trace their roots to our Rotary Club. A great overview of what these two groups do. Don’t forget the River Dogs social happening August 30. Still some tickets left. Also a chance to get your hands dirty with a new service project on August 20 at Future Fresh Farms. See info below
Darrin Goss of the Coastal Community Foundation and Amanda Lawrence of the Trident United Way joined us on Tuesday. The Coastal Community Foundation will be celebrating 50 years since its founding in 1974. They work to create communities rich in equity, opportunity and well being by uniting people and investing resources so that all community members have a pathway to achieve their goals. They started with a $9000.00 grant and now manage a portfolio of over $380M. They serve all counties on the coast of SC and have affiliate foundations, Waccamaw Community Foundation, Frances P. Bunnelle Foundation, Saul Alexander Foundation and the Jewish Endowment Foundation of Greater Charleston. Strategic Pillars of the foundation are Education, Economic Mobility, Coastal Resilience, Culture, Identity and Equity, Physical and Mental Well Being and Family Philanthropy and Future Leadership. They have awarded over $25M in grants and scholarships during the last fiscal year.
The Trident United way’s Mission Statement is to be a catalyst for measurable community transformation in education, financial stability, and health. Areas of focus include preparing children for success, helping people work and be fiscally stable, and creating a healthier Tri-County. TUW also works closely with Coastal Community Foundation among other groups to understand how they can make the greatest difference. They are a data driven entity with evaluation and learning systems in place to make sure they are engaging the community and have accountability for using community resources. Strategic data driven initiatives include Foodshare Berkeley which includes partnerships with Point North Church and Berkeley County School System.
To hear a recording of this week’s meeting, click here.
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IN OTHER MEETING NEWS
- Robert Sullivan gave the Invocation and led us in the pledge.
- Ashley Rawlings introduced our visiting Rotarians & guests.
- Health and Happiness was presented by President Virginia.
- Past President Sandy Morckel introduced our guest speakers – Darrin Goss of the Coastal Community Foundation and Amanda Lawrence of Trident United Way.
MORE IN THIS WEEK’S KEYWAY
8/16/2022 | Issue 5061 President: Virginia Lee
COMING EVENTS
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- 8/16 – Andrew Hsu, C of C President
- 8/20 – Service Project: Future Fresh Farm (7:30 – 9AM)
- 8/23 – Phyllis Martin, Tri-County Cradle to Career
- 8/30 – Riverdogs Social – NO LUNCH MEETING (buy tickets here)
- 9/6 – No Rotary Meeting
- 9/13 – Scarlett Wilson
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NEWS BRIEFS
Reminder … Guest RSVP Protocol
If you are planning to bring a guest to Rotary, please let Carroll know by no later than Monday at 5pm. There is some preparation that needs to be done for all guests prior to the meeting.
Community Service Opportunity at Future Fresh Farms: August 20
Break out your gardening gloves, hats and closed-toed shoes, we’re headed to the garden, fellow Rotarians!! On Saturday, August 20, our membership will work on Future Fresh Farms in various ways from 7:30am to 9:00am. We will see first-hand and learn more about how this wonderful program is impacting residents of Charleston. Afterward, we will fellowship with a lowcountry boil brunch provided by the Farm! Please complete the release, which was emailed to all members by Karla Combs and return to Karla at [email protected]. You may also contact her with any questions. Click on the link below to register, and we look forward to seeing you on Saturday, August 20!!
**Donations of gloves and cardboard are always needed at The Farm
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/rotary-future-fresh-farm-garden-project-tickets-400146748697
Riverdogs Social
Mark your calendars NOW! Our first social event of this Rotary year will be a picnic at the Riverdogs game on Tuesday, August 30. We will not meet for lunch that day. There are limited tickets still available, so please be sure to RSVP to the email to reserve your tickets. A new email was sent out last week regarding reserving seats for guests, so if you want to bring your spouse or a guest, please reserve their ticket through the link provided. The ticket includes entry into the game and an All American Picnic featuring hamburgers, hotdogs, potato salad, watermelon, water, soft drinks and a cash bar.
Celebrate the US Coast Guard
On August 4th, the U.S. Coast Guard celebrated its 232nd birthday.
The Coast Guard is one of America’s six armed forces and traces its founding to Aug. 4, 1790. That’s when the first Congress authorized construction of 10 vessels to enforce tariff and trade laws, prevent smuggling, and protect the collection of federal revenue. Responsibilities added over the years include humanitarian duties such as aiding mariners in distress.
The service received its current name in 1915 when the Revenue Cutter Service merged with the U.S. Life-Saving Service to form a single maritime service dedicated to the safety of life at sea and enforcing the nation’s maritime laws.
The Coast Guard is a multimission maritime military service. Its mission is to protect the public, the environment and U.S. economic interests in the nation’s waterways, along the coast, on international waters or in any maritime region as required to support national security.
If you see Owen Clary, give him a hug.
July-Dec 2022 Dues Invoices – Credit Card/Bank Transfers Accepted On-Line
July-December 2022 dues invoices have been distributed via email. Payment is due promptly within 30 days. Please look for them in your inbox and pay promptly within 30 days. There is a new feature and members will receive an invoice instead of a statement. We have upgraded our software and added a new component to our invoicing. We are now able to accept credit card and bank transfer payments online. Members just simply have to click on the “pay now” button on their invoice and make payment. We hope this new feature will make those of you paying by credit card or bank transfer easier. We will continue to also accept payments by check.
RCCF Grant Applications Being Accepted Through Sept. 1
The Rotary Club of Charleston Fund (RCCF) is accepting requests for grants. Interested organizations are required to submit a Letter of Inquiry and complete a grant application prior to September 1 to be considered. The application and other details regarding the grant process can be found on our club’s website — www.charleston-rotary.org. For more information, please contact RCCF Chair, Sandy Morckel at [email protected].
We are now on Linked In
For all you Linked In users, be sure to follow us on that popular professional social media network. Our handle is Rotary Club of Downtown Charleson and you can link directly to our page here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rotary-club-of-downtown-charleston/
Youth Exchange Students Arrive
Our club is hosting two youth exchange students this school year. Jenny, our Youth Exchange student from Taiwan, arrived early this past Friday and was greeted and welcomed by her host family and a group of members from our club.
Our second student, Lula from France (left) , arrived this past Tuesday. All members will have an opportunity to meet our students as they will be attending club meetings, events and service projects throughout the year.
Hosts Needed! Our Club’s TWO Youth Exchange Students Have Arrived and We Need Host Families
IMPORTANT!!!! We are still looking for local families to host both female exchange students for a period of 3-5 months in 2022/2023. This is a great opportunity to volunteer and change the life of a young person and expose yourself and your family to a different culture! All of the prior students have been wonderful and a delight to get to know!
Both of our exchange students will attend the same high school locally for the entire year, so it is important that the host families are in the same school area (and it is convenient to travel to and from). They will be attending the Charleston Charter School for Math & Science located at: 1002 King Street, Charleston SC 29403.
If you are interested in hosting one of these students for a couple of months, please reach out to either Karen Clark [email protected] or Richard Sidebottom [email protected].
This is a great opportunity to volunteer and change the life of a young person and expose yourself and your family to a different culture! All of the prior students have been wonderful and a delight to get to know and stay in contact with!
Our exchange students will attend the same high school locally for the entire year, so it is important that the host families are in the same school area (and it is convenient to travel to and from). Each girl will attend the Charleston Charter School for Math & Science located at: 1002 King Street, Charleston SC 29403.
Please note that a host family or couple needs to have the desire to provide the following:
- Love as a family member. The student will be a part of the family, not a guest.
- Transportation- The student will not be allowed to drive while in the US.
- A Bed-The student does not have to have his/her own room, but we do ask that they have their own bed.
- Food- We ask that you provide food for the student, including lunch while at school. Again, treating the student as you would your own.
If you are able to volunteer for this opportunity, please go to http://yehub.net/SC1-hfapp and complete the online Host Family Application as soon as possible. We need to line up our first host soon for each girl. Please note that Hosts do not need to be a part of Rotary, so it’s okay (and appreciated) if you share with other couples and families that you feel may be interested.
The application can be done on your smartphone, tablet or PC. You will also need to consent to a background check as part of this process. Please note the following:
You will need two references (emails, street addresses & phone numbers for each). Also, include photos of your home including: student bedroom, bathroom, kitchen, family room, exterior of home and a casual family photo (smaller sizes work best) in the application.
Please review the attached checklist for an overview of the process and timeline.
Once you complete the application, we can schedule a time for me to visit you and your family at your home to go over some additional information and also address any questions or concerns you may have.
Rotary Youth Exchange Dates to Remember
2022
- June: Training- Host Families & YEO/YEC in Charleston
- August: Inbound Student Orientation Training Weekend- Charleston, SC
- December: Disney World Trip! Mandatory for all Inbounds
2023
March: District 7770 Rotary Conference, Columbia, SC
Support The CART Fund
It is easy for club members to make individual contributions and support The CART Fund electronically. The CART Fund has a new portal www.mycartfund.org, which you can easily access. As a Rotarian and a DACdb user, you automatically have an account already set-up in your name. Your user name and password are the same as it is for the DACdb.
MEMBER NEWS
We inducted George Reeth into membership this past Tuesday! George was co-sponsored by Past Presidents Digit Matheny and Alissa Lietzow and introduced at the meeting by Alissa. He will hold the classification of Non-Profit Executive. It was great to learn a little more about George and welcome him into our Rotary family!
Our wishes for a speedy and full recovery to Leslie Fellabom, who is at home recovering from knee replacement surgery. We hope to have her back at Rotary soon!
Proposed New Members
The following membership candidate has submitted an application and signed letter of agreement to the Historic Rotary Club of Charleston:
Kirsten Lee Hill – sponsor: Sandy Morckel; classification: Consultant/Non-Profits
In the event you know Kirsten, please tell a member of the Board how she will serve the ideals of Rotary.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Rotarian: Richard Kelly
- JOINED: 2022
- SPONSOR: Amy Riley, Member Charleston Rotary Club
- MEMBERSHIP INVOLVEMENT: New Member
- CLASSIFICATION: Banking/Finance
- PROFESSION: Commercial Relationship Manager
- CURRENT PROFESSION: FNB Corporation (First National Bank of Pennsylvania)
- Community Service Organizations, Current Activities or Activities/Volunteer Work in the Past: Richard Kelly’s expansive community service is Vice President of the Board of Directors for Penn State Alumni Association Charleston Chapter.
The Urban Land Institute. The Young Leaders Council, Group and Regional Policy Committee. Charleston Metro Chamber of Commerce. Volunteer Educator for Junior Achievement of South Carolina. Executive Mentor and Alumni Task Force for Penn State Behrend Black School of Business. Trident United Way and the United Way of Southwestern PA.
- SOMETHING UNIQUE ABOUT YOURSELF:
Richard Kelly’s name is inscribed on one of the microprocessors that ran the landing deck of the NASA probe InSight, which is currently on the Mars planet surface.
BIRTHDAYS
- No Birthdays
WELLNESS TIP
Add Some Greenery To Your Office Space
Regardless of whether your workspace is at home or in the office, adding some plants to your workspace is a great way to improve its look and feel. There is even scientific evidence that suggests interactions with indoor plants can reduce physiological and psychological stress.
AREA CLUB MEETINGS
Mondays
Summerville – Oakbrook: 7:30 a.m., Monday, Westcott County Club, 5000 Wescott Club Drive, North Charleston
North Charleston: 12:30 p.m., Monday, Hilton Garden Inn, 5265 International Blvd, North Charleston, SC
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
Mount Pleasant: 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Mt Pleasant Presbyterian Church. 302 Hibben St. 29464.
Summerville: 1pm-2pm on 1st & 3rd Wednesday. Hilton Garden Inn-Homewood Suite/Lowcountry Conference Center, 406 Sigma Drive
Thursdays
North Charleston Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Marriott Hotel, 4770 Goer Drive, 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
Charleston Breakfast: 7:30AM Hall’s Signature Events, 5 Faber, Charleston
SOCIAL MEDIA
Our Rotary club actively uses social media — and we encourage you to interact 
with us through social media.
We’re on Facebook. Take a look at our page and be sure to “like us”.
We’re on Twitter. You can follow us @chasrotaryclub.
We’re on Instagram. You can follow us @ChasRotaryClub.
ABOUT THE KEYWAY
The Keyway has been published weekly as a newsletter for the Rotary Club of Charleston for more than 90 years.
President: Rob Dewey
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
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