July 16, 2024
Matt Martin of the Federal Reserve made his annual trip Charleston to give an update on key economic indicators to our club. The always insightful Matt provided excellent views into the trends shaping our economy, from housing, to employment, inflation, trade and other important factors that impact our country’s economy.
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IN OTHER MEETING NEWS
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- Stephen Latteri gave the Invocation and led us in the pledge.
- Julianne Farnsworth welcomed and introduced all members and their guests.
- Health and Happiness was presented by President Robert.
- Leslie Fellabom introduced our speaker, Matt Martin, who discussed the Federal Reserve.
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MORE IN THIS WEEK’S KEYWAY
July 23, 2024 | Issue 5135 President: Robert Sullivan
UPCOMING EVENTS
- 7/23- Chris Tate, Bikes for Humanity (11AM new member orientation)
- 7/30 – Margaret Seidler
- 8/6 – NO MEETING
- 8/13 – Real Estate Panel; 11am Board Meeting
- 8/20 – Anne Ross, Human Trafficking
NEWS BRIEFS
Reminder … Guest RSVP by 5pm on Monday
If you are planning to bring a guest to Rotary, it is important that you 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. Guest fee is $30 paid at the door. First-time prospective members are free and sign in at the Membership Table.
Calling All New Members – New Member Orientation on 7/23
Our club is hosting a new member orientation on Tuesday, July 23 from 11am to 12pm at Halls Signature Events! It’ll be a wonderful opportunity to learn more regarding club structure, committees, and values. The orientation is a requirement on the Blue Badge Checklist. All newly inducted members should plan to attend, if they haven’t already attending a session. This meeting truly gives you all of the tools to optimize your involvement in the club.
Volunteer to welcome our Youth Exchange Students
Our club is excited to be hosting two Rotary Youth Exchange students this Rotary year. Both students will be arriving the end of July/first of August. We would like to get groups of Rotarians together to meet/greet them in the large reception area in front of the main airport entrance when they arrive. Posters, balloons and any festive props from July 4th are welcome. If you would like to be a part of the greeting committee for either or both students, please email Karen Clark at [email protected]. The host families for the students will also be in attendance. The student’s information and flight arrival times are below:
Student Name: Apollo Chang
Home Country: Taiwan
Arrival Date: July 31, 2024
Arrival Time: 7:00 PM
Airport: CHS – Charleston, South Carolina
Flight: DL – United 6043
Student Name: Isaure Sabatier–Rives
Home Country: France
Arrival Date: August 3, 2024
Arrival Time: 5:09 PM
Airport: CHS – Charleston, South Carolina
Flight: DL – Delta 3189
Community Impact Award to Dr. Tonya Matthews
The Community Impact Award is given annually by the Rotary Club of Charleston to a community member who exhibits “Service Above Self” in their daily activities, models the Rotary 4-Way Test* in their life and profession, and exemplifies the ideals of the Rotary Vision: “Together we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities and in ourselves.”
Past President Sandy Morckel had the honor of presenting this year’s award on behalf of the club and the club’s selection committee to Dr. Tonya Matthews.
Dr. Matthews, whose dedication to the community and her accomplishments is widely recognized, is the President and CEO of the International African American Museum. She was noted as one of the Most Influential Women in Charleston (Charleston Business Magazine, 2021) and honored as Trailblazer by Career Mastered Magazine (2017). She is a member of the National Academy of Sciences Board on Science Education and was appointed by both Democratic and Republican administrations to the National Assessment Governing Board. Dr. Matthews is a published poet, included in 100 Best African American Poems (2010) edited by Nikki Giovanni, and has written several articles and book chapters on inclusive governance, non-profit management, and fundraising.
We congratulate Dr. Tonya Matthews on her award and appreciate all her efforts in our community.
Rotary International 2024/2025 Theme: Create the Magic of Rotary
This year’s Rotary Presidential Theme is “The Magic of Rotary”. You will see the themed banner hanging on the podium every meeting. Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick encourages members to recognize and amplify the organization’s power to save lives. Clubs are encourage to celebrate the magic of Rotary that is created with every project completed, every dollar donated, and every new member of Rotary.
July – December 2024 Dues Invoices Emailed
July-December 2024 dues invoices have been distributed via email. All members should have received an invoice. If you didn’t receive, please contact Carroll. Payment is due promptly within 30 days. Please note that payments can be paid on-line by either credit card or bank transfer. Members just simply need to click on the “pay now” button on their invoice. If you prefer to pay by check, please mail to PO Box 21029, Charleston, SC 29413.
Volunteering = FUN-Raising Project
The Rotary Club of Charleston has partnered with EPI to assist in staffing for our first ever, year-long FUN-Raising Project!! This is a great opportunity to attend fun events, support our local sports teams, AND raise funds for our club to facilitate all the wonderful grants we have seen presented in the last few weeks. The volunteer opportunities for the next couple of months are now posted. Check back often has there will be more opportunities available as the CofC basketball schedule is coordinated with EPI. Please contact Karla Combs with any questions, sign up below:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945A4AA2AA7F5C52-50046538-epifunraising
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, [email protected], or Rob Byko, [email protected]
MEMBER NEWS
Welcome to our newest Rotarian – Michael Pruitt!! Michael is sponsored by Eric Farr and was introduced by Michael Smith. Michael Pruitt will hold the classification of Advertising and Real Estate Investing. Please welcome Michael Pruitt to the Rotary Club of Charleston.
Congratulations to Charleston Riverdogs President and General Manager Dave Echols, who was inducted into the Charleston Baseball Hall of Fame before the team’s game last Sunday evening at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park. Echols joined Bo Parks, Ted Jones and Walt Nadzak as part of the 2024 class of inductees.
Proposed New Members
The following membership candidates have submitted an application and signed letter of agreement to the Historic Rotary Club of Charleston:
Brian Itzkowitz – sponsor: DJ Hampton/Michael Smith; classification: Non-Profit Executive
Justin Ross – sponsor: Billy Cooke; classification: Real Estate/Commercial
Fred Holbrook – sponsor: Jerry Kozel; classification: Consultant
In the event you know Brian, Justin or Fred, please tell a member of the Board how he will serve the ideals of Rotary.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Rotarian: Julieanne Farnsworth
JOINED: February, 2022
SPONSOR: Leslie Fellabom
CLASSIFICATION: Law/Commercial Litigation
PROFESSION: Attorney
Community Service Organizations, Current Activities or Activities/Volunteer Work in the Past: South Carolina Bar, American Bar Association, Charleston Area Justice Ministry
SOMETHING UNIQUE ABOUT YOURSELF: Practicing attorney for 35 years+, mother of two wonderful children (twins) Elizabeth Snyder and Manning Snyder (Age 21) and wife to marvelous husband Doug Snyder
Birthdays
- 7/24 – Stefany Ceccato
- 7/27 – Bob Leventhal
WELLNESS TIP
Vacation Time!
Improve your heart health: take advantage of summer’s slower schedule by using your vacation time to unwind.
Vacations have multiple benefits: They can help lower your blood pressure, heart rate, and stress hormones such as cortisol, which contributes to a widening waist and an increased risk of heart disease.
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: Cleave Ham
Executive secretary: Carroll Schweers, [email protected]
Mailing address: Rotary Club of Charleston, P.O. Box 21029, Charleston, SC 29413-1029
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