10/18: Club Social on Palmetto Breeze

October 18, 2022

This week we took to the high seas with a great Club Social event aboard the Palmetto Breeze. Thanks to everyone for coming along and super job by our club social team.

 

Boat Cruise a big success

Thanks Michael And Leah!

 

IN OTHER MEETING NEWS  

  • Ship Ahoy

MORE IN THIS WEEK’S KEYWAY

10/25/2022  |  Issue 5069 President:  Virginia Lawrence

COMING EVENTS 

      • 10/18 – Social Aboard the Palmetto Breeze 
      • 10/25 – Lisa Metheny, Deputy District Engineer of the US Army Corps of Engineers
      • 11/1 – Herman Dixon, Shelter Box
      • 11/4 – Doors to Dreams/Burke Bowl, 2-3:30pm
      • 11/8 – James Dusenberry
      • 11/15 – Courtney Plotner
      • 11/19 – Blood Connection Blood Drive @ Riverdogs Stadium
      • 11/22 – No Meeting (Thanksgiving)
      • 11/29 – Dr. Brown-Mintnzer on Alzhiemers Research
      • 12/6 – Josh Watts, MedTrust
      • 12/13 – Holiday Luncheon @ Hall’s

 

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. 

 

Special Dietary Requests

If you have a special dietary request or need, be sure to let Carroll know in advance of a meeting. She will work with the staff at Hall’s to ensure that you are prepared a special plate that meets your restrictions. Please do not enter the kitchen area to make a last minute special request. 

 

Board Nominating Information

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, November 8th. 

Rotary members who are to remain on the Board of Directors during the 2023-2024 year are:    Virginia Lee, Cleave Ham, Phoenicia Miracle, Amy Riley, Michael Smith, and Robert Sullivan.  Outgoing members are: Rob Dewey, Karla Combs, Kelsey Willey and Stefany Ceccato  

Nominating Committee

The following members have been assigned by President Virginia Lee and Nominating Chairperson Rob Dewey to the Nominating Committee:  Past President Sandy Morckel, Past President Lisa Van Bergen, Jeanne Jamme, Joseph Tecklenburg, and Rob Byko.                  

Members Eligible and Willing to Serve:

  • Alan Burgreen
  • Ken Morelli
  • Marion Platt
  • Travis Ronk
  • Paul Stoney
  • Dan West

 

Blue Buckets – Hurricane Ian Relief

Thank you to everyone for their generous donations to Hurricane Ian Relief.  Our club collected $215 over the past 2 weeks, which is being sent to our District.  Our District will incorporate our club’s collected donations with others from around the District and send one payment.  The funds will be sent to Rotary District 6960 in Florida as they experienced widespread devastation.

Our club is no longer accepting donations, but if you would like to contribute on an individual basis, District 6960 has set up a website for receiving relief: https://www.rotaryfl.org/ 

Additionally, the Hilton Head Club will be sending supplies to Florida and may have room to take supplies donated by clubs or individuals.  Please contact President Joe Chappell to work out details: [email protected].  For more information, go to the DACdb home page to see a more detailed description of their efforts.

Please consider helping those who are very much in need.  Our district was very fortunate, or we could have been in the same situation as District 6960.

 

Blood Drive – Come Donate

Our club is hosting a Holiday Blood Drive with the Blood Connection at the Charleston Riverdogs Stadium on November 19 ahead of the season when blood is most in demand. Mark your calendars now to donate blood.

 

Volunteers Needed for Rotary Burke Bulldog Bowl

Volunteers are needed to assist with the Rotary Burke Bulldog Bowl from 2 to 3:30 pm on Friday, Nov. 4th. Rotarians will be assigned a station to lead for students to flex their mental health skills and prowess! If you are interested in mental health issues among our youth and are engaging listener, we need you!  Volunteers can sign up at Google Sign Up form.  More details to follow.

 

Youth Exchange Candidates Needed for 2023-2024 School Year

Do you know a high school student that would be interested in a year abroad as a Rotary Youth Exchange Student? Our District needs your help in finding candidates for the 2023-2024 school year. Preliminary Applications are being accepted now. Please pass this along to interested students, families, churches and neighbors so these students don’t miss this opportunity. All Rotarians’ children and grandchildren are eligible for Rotary Youth Exchange. If you have any questions, please contact Lou Mello, District Youth Exchange Chair, at [email protected] or 843-437-9084. 

n!  Wish a sailor, past or presently serving, a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! 

 

July-Dec 2022 Dues Are Past Due

July-December 2022 dues payments are now considered past due. Third past due notices were emailed on 8/31.  If you received an email, please be sure to take care of making payment. We have made it even easier to pay!  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 on-line.  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.  If you have any questions about your dues, please contact Carroll.

 

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 Charleston and you can link directly to our page here:

 

 

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:

  1. Love as a family member. The student will be a part of the family, not a guest.
  2. Transportation- The student will not be allowed to drive while in the US.
  3. A Bed-The student does not have to have his/her own room, but we do ask that they have their own bed.
  4. 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

 

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Rotarian:  Edward “Hamer” Darby, Jr.

  • JOINED: June 2022
  • SPONSOR: David Burt
  • CLASSIFICATION:  Construction/Business development
  • PROFESSION:  Business Development
  • CURRENT PROFESSION:  Monteith Constructions
  • Community Service Organizations, Current Activities or Activities/Volunteer Work in the Past: Meals on Wheels, and excited to see what opportunities Rotary provides.  
  • SOMETHING UNIQUE ABOUT YOURSELF:   My first plane ride was to Hawaii.

 

BIRTHDAYS

  • Oct. 19 – Brian Johnson
  • Oct. 25 – Jason Eckenstein
  • Oct. 28 – Jennifer Brinson

 

WELLNESS TIP

Drinks

If you are a coffee lover you should try to limit your intake to 2 cups per day. Alcohol, beer and wine should be used in moderation, and binge drinking or drinking alcohol constantly should be avoided at all costs. The recommended dosage for women is one drink, and for men it is two drinks per day. One of our tips to stay healthy this fall is to drink tea. Black tea has been shown to reduce the risk of cancer, diabetes and other diseases. Herbal teas come in a very large variety and are suitable to all types of conditions. Drinking tea, whether hot or iced, is a great way to stay healthy during the fall season. Water is nature’s greatest hydration system and should be your first choice for drinking. You can flavor your water with mint sprigs, fruits, or lemons and limes.

 

AREA CLUB MEETINGS

Mondays

https://www.cainhoyrotary.com/

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

Cainhoy: 6PM, on the first and third Tuesday of the month, King’s Cross Church, of Clement Ferry Road

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 FacebookTake 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: Virginia Lawrence

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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