May 16, 2023
Our guest speaker this week were Tyler Clark of the SC Department of Transportation who gave us an update on the Mark Clark Extension Project of I-526 which will provide direct access to the West Ashley, James Island and Johns Island areas.
To see a recording of this week’s meeting, go here.
Passcode: =08ZwCGk
IN OTHER MEETING NEWS
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- Jan Luth gave the Invocation and led us in the pledge.
- Robert Sullivan introduced our visiting Rotarians & guests.
- Health and Happiness was presented by President Paul.
- Karl Brady introduced our two guests from the SC DOT, Tyler Clark and Will McGoldrick, who discussed the I-526 extension.
MORE IN THIS WEEK’S KEYWAY
5/23/2022 | Issue 5088 President: Paul Stoney
UPCOMING EVENTS
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- 5/23 – Regional Banking Roundtable
- 5/30 – NO MEETING!!
- 6/6 – Frank Abagnale. “Cybercrime, Identity Theft and Scam.”
- 6/10 – DG’s Installment Banquet (tickets here)
- 6/13 – Brian Itzkowitz, Palmetto Goodwill
- 6/20 – Jacobo Mintzer, Alzheimer’s
- 6/27 – End of the Year/Transition Happy Hour
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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.
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.
NO MEETING – May 30th
We will not be meeting the Tuesday after Memorial Day – May 30th. We hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday weekend!
June 6th Meeting – RSVP Required (Frank Abagnale speaks)
As was announced by President Paul at the luncheon last week, Frank Abagnale (“Catch Me If You Can”) will be speaking to the club on Tuesday, June 6th. He will discuss “cybercrime, identity theft and scam”.
We anticipate a full house for this meeting. Due to space constraints, RSVPs are required to attend this luncheon on June 6th. Rotarians planning to attend should RSVP by May 30th. Please note that at this time, we can only accept reservations for Rotary Club members. After May 30th, if there is still availability, reservations will be open to our Rotary Club members and their guests on a first-come, first serve basis. Please use the link below to RSVP to the June 6th luncheon.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeg55sGmHFQ2DO3_XUgr7xB7IBUmCCpukvvAfiCPAThHjeruw/viewform?usp=sf_link
Last Call for January Dues Payments
We still have a few members who have not paid January dues (and you know who you are!), please be sure to take care of making payment as soon as possible. This Rotary year is quickly coming to an end and July dues statements will be issued next month. The Board would like to receive all past due January dues payments before the Board Meeting on June 13 .
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.
Stingrays/Rotary Jersey to be auctioned off
Sam Bays of the Stingrays presented the specially designed jersey with our Rotary Club’s logo on it. We raised over $4,200 for the RCCF at that event. We will be raffling off the jersey to a club member at an upcoming meeting.
Board Transition Social – Mark Your Calendars
To celebrate the end of this Rotary Year and the beginning of our new Rotary Year, a Happy Hour Social from 5-7pm is scheduled at Hall’s Signature Events on Tuesday, June 27th in lieu of our lunch meeting that day. There will be a “brief” meeting, but mostly it will be a fun time to celebrate the year, ring in the new Rotary year and catch up with our Rotary friends. We hope you will plan to bring your spouse or guest and join us!
Change in Membership Status Deadline
If you plan a change in your club member status by July 1, 2023 to Excused, eMember, Leave of Absence or if you are planning to resign, please notify Carroll in writing NO LATER THAN June 9th. Any change will affect July billing. Also, if you are on our membership list as of July 1, the club pays Rotary International and District dues for you. If you have any questions, 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 lou.mello9@gmail.com 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.
Our Club is on Social Media
Members are encouraged 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, mikesottak@gmail.com, or Rob Byko, rob@bykorealty.com.
MEMBER NEWS
Welcome to our newest Rotarian – Kay Fuller! Kay was introduced and sponsored by Julianne Farnsworth and will hold the classification of Insurance/Consultant. We were excited to have Kay join our Rotary family!
Our most heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with Luther Reynolds and his family as he enters hospice treatment.
Proposed New Members
The following membership candidate has submitted an application and signed letter of agreement to the Historic Rotary Club of Charleston:
Nancy Schwartz – sponsor: Mike Sottak; classification: Estate/Sales
In the event you know Nancy, please tell a member of the Board how she will serve the ideals of Rotary.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Rotarian: Robert Leaventhal
- JOINED: March 2023
- SPONSOR: Jan Luth
- CLASSIFICATION: Consulting/Synagogue
- PROFESSION: Consultant: Robert Leaventhal Consulting
- Community Service Organizations, Current Activities or Activities/Volunteer Work in the Past: Led reading group at Dayton Career Academy, was volunteer 7th grade religious school teacher – 8 hours per week commitment, Was United Jewish Appeal – Midwest Chair of Young Leadership Cabinet – Israel Advocacy and fundraising, Was President of Hillel Academy Day School Board – KKBE tour guide now.
- Something Unique About Yourself: I just finished a memoir called Swept Away – My journey from family broom business (O-Cedar) to synagogue consulting. I built a painting studio in half of my garage in Mt. Pleasant.
Birthdays
- May 25 – Kerby Teller
- May 30 – Lisa Van Bergen
WELLNESS TIP
Stay hydrated
Proper hydration is important any time of year (the human body is about two-thirds water, and we need it for all bodily functioning!)—but it’s especially important in the summertime sun and heat.
In general, you’ll want to drink about two-thirds of your body weight in ounces of water each day. (In other words, a person weighing 100 pounds would aim for 67 ounces of water daily).
And, remember to boost your water take if you spend time in the heat—especially exercising or exerting yourself in the heat.
It’s recommended to add 12 ounces of water for every 30 minutes you spend in the heat or sweating.
A simple tip to make staying hydrated easier is to use a healthy infused water recipe. Many people find infused water more enjoyable to sip on throughout the day, and the herbs and fruit provide some additional health benefits too!
OTHER AREA ROTARY CLUBS
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, Hibben Methodist Church, 690 Coleman Blvd., Mount Pleasant
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, carrollschweers@gmail.com
Mailing address: Rotary Club of Charleston, P.O. Box 21029, Charleston, SC 29413-1029
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