March 7, 2023
Thanks to John Cameron of the Harbor Pilots who gave us some great insight into the important work this team does in keeping our harbor safe and running smoothly
For a recording of this week’s meeting, go here.
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In Other Meeting News
- Skip Fink gave the Invocation and led us in the pledge.
- Past President Digit Matheny introduced our visiting Rotarians & guests.
- Health and Happiness was presented by President Paul.
- Elizabeth Hills introduced our speaker, John Cameron, Harbor Pilot.
MORE IN THIS WEEK’S KEYWAY
3/14/2022 | Issue 5082 President: Paul Stoney
UPCOMING EVENTS
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- 3/14 – Dr. Dondi Costin, Charleston Southern Univ. , 11am Board Mtg.
- 3/21 – Henry Blackford, Vision to Learn
- 3/28 – No Meeting
- 3/29 – March Social. Bedford Falls (RVSP here)
- 4/4 – Jefferey Jennings, Volvo
- 4/11 – Barbara Melvin, 11am Board Mtg.
- 4/18 – Youth Exchange Students
- 4/25 – NO Meeting – Social Event
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NEWS BRIEFS
Club Celebrates 103 Years of Service
Chartered as the 624th Rotary Club on March 1, 1920, our club celebrated 103 years of dedicated service to our community on March 1.
The first meeting of the Rotary Club of Charleston was held on Feb. 3, 1920, following a dinner at the St. John’s Hotel. The Club received its charter a few weeks later on March 1. Charter members were T. Wilbur (Buddy) Thornhill, Louis C. Fischer and 20 others.
The club’s luncheon meetings were from 2pm-3pm on the first and third Tuesdays of the month. Later they were scheduled weekly. Meetings in the early days were held at the South Carolina Hall, the Charleston Hotel, the Timrod Inn, and the YWCA.
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. This is especially important for our next meeting on January 3 when we expect a large turnout. Please RSVP any guests by Monday Jan 2 at 5PM
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.
CFD Community Impact Award to Captain Joe Ebeling
President-Elect Cleave Ham had the honor of welcoming and recognizing fellow Rotarian Chief Dan Curia and several members of the Charleston Fire Department this past Tuesday, who were attending for our Community Impact Award presentation. Assistant Chief James Richardson is responsible for the daily activities of the department’s Operations Division which is comprised of the firefighters and fire engines that you see on the road every day. Assistant Chief Richardson recognized Captain Joe Ebeling, who on his own initiative, organized a food drive over the holidays for the less-fortunate and then distributed the collections to a large group of people. He went on to explain how this action is certainly in line with Captain Ebeling’s daily performance and positive attitude he exhibits as he goes about serving the residents and visitors of Charleston. Put very simply, he is a good person who has a servant’s heart. We were honored to present Captain Ebeling with a Community Impact Award.
March Social. March 29 at Bedford Falls
January – June 2023 Dues are Past Due
January – June 2023 dues payments are now considered past due. Past due notices were emailed on 1/31. 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.
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.
Support The CART Fund
It is easy for club members to make individual contributions and support The CART Fund electronically. The CART Fund has 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
Robert Hull was inducted in our club this past Tuesday. Robert was introduced and sponsored by Robert Sullivan and will hold the classification of Technology/Management. Welcome Robert into our Rotary family!
Proposed New Members
The following membership candidates have submitted an application and signed letter of agreement to the Historic Rotary Club of Charleston:
Jennifer Flanagin – sponsor: Elizabeth Hills; classification: Law/Real Estate
Tim Hefferon – sponsor: Michael Smith; classification: Construction/Business Development
Curt Morse – sponsor: Richard Kelly; classification: Banking/Private
In the event you know Jennifer, Tim or Curt, please tell a member of the Board how he will serve the ideals of Rotary.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Rotarian: Harry Camferdam
- JOINED: April 2022
- SPONSOR: HarryStaley
- CLASSIFICATION: Real Estate
- PROFESSION: Interior Designer / Account Manager
- CURRENT PROFESSION: SCSold with Keller Williams West Ashley
- Community Service Organizations, Current Activities or Activities/Volunteer Work in the Past: Community Theatre, Spanish speaking opportunities
- SOMETHING UNIQUE ABOUT YOURSELF: I love Travel, whether its across town or across the world, each place no matter how small it is, is different from anywhere else on Earth. By Joining Rotary I hope to meet people from all different walks of life.
Birthdays
- March 14 – Eddie Phipps
- March 16 – Alan Burgreen
- March 18 – Past President Sue Sommer-Kresse
- March 19 – Katherine DeMoura
- March 20 – Karla Combs & Elizabeth Hills
WELLNESS TIP
Cut Yourself Some Slack
Spending hours picking the perfect font for your PowerPoint presentation? Or stressing over whether your toddler’s clothes match? Focus on completion, not perfection. It frees up more time for your healthy habits.
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
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 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: Paul Stoney
Executive secretary: Carroll Schweers, [email protected]
Mailing address: Rotary Club of Charleston, P.O. Box 21029, Charleston, SC 29413-1029
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