July 23, 2024
We were pleased to have Chris Tate join us to discuss Bicycles for Humanity, which is an exciting international project that our club along with other area Rotary clubs will partner with over the next two years. The organization collects bicycles and ships them to community-based organizations in developing countries. The bicycles are loaded and delivered in 40ft. containers, which remain and are run as community bicycle workshops. There will be many ways Rotarians can volunteer and assist with this project in the coming year. If you are interested in becoming involved, please reach out to Karen Clark or Sandy Morckel.
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IN OTHER MEETING NEWS
- Past President Rob Dewey gave the Invocation and led us in the pledge.
- Karla Combs welcomed and introduced all members and their guests.
- Health and Happiness was presented by President Robert.
- Past President Sandy Morckel introduced our speaker, Chris Tate, who discussed Bicycles for Humanity and how our club members can get involved.
MORE IN THIS WEEK’S KEYWAY
July 30, 2024 | Issue 5136 President: Robert Sullivan
UPCOMING EVENTS
- 7/30 – Margaret Seidler
- 8/6 – NO MEETING
- 8/13 – Real Estate Panel; 11am Board Meeting
- 8/20 – Anne Ross, Human Trafficking
- 8/27 – Scott Parker, Lowcountry Lowline Update
- 9/3 – NO MEETING
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.
Rookie of the Year Award to Whitney Schillerstrom
The Historic Rotary Club of Charleston has an annual “Rookie of the Year” Award. This Award is presented to a Rotarian who has been in the Club less than 18 months and has had a major impact. This person has shown enthusiasm in demonstrating ‘Service above Self’ while also provided leadership in our Club.
This year’s recipient joined our club as a new member in January of 2023. She immediately jumped in and volunteered on our social committee coordinating our many fun social events over the past year. She was also chosen by the Board to attend this year District Conference as an “Emerging Leader”. This year’s Rookie of the Year is Whitney Schillerstrom. Whitney – we’re so glad to have you as a member!
RCCF International Grant to OneWorld Health
At our meeting Tuesday, we welcomed Missie Parker with OneWorld Health (OWH), a nonprofit dedicated to providing quality healthcare to people in need. OWH builds healthcare facilities that provide a full scope of medical services and are designed to be affordable and accessible. Missie is also a Rotarian from the Daniel Island Club.
Our International Grants committee voted to recommend approval of a $2400 grant to OWH to finish a healthcare facility in Kyenjojo, Uganda, which our Board approved in June. The grant will finish funding the construction of a public health pavilion for prenatal visits and nutrition education for expecting mothers, along with under-5 immunization clinics. Using our grant for the Kyenjojo facility allows OWH to start construction immediately and be operating and fully sustainable within one month of receiving the funding.
Missie gave us an overview of OneWorld Health and their mission and values, as well as some startling statistics on the impact of lack of quality healthcare for women and children, and how they have impacted this space with their facilities in Africa.
Congratulations and best of luck to OneWorld Health!
Volunteers needed 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
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
Chrissy Copple was presented with her BLUE membership badge this past Tuesday. Congratulations to Chrissy!
Congratulations to Robie Scot, who was recognized as a 2024 PALMY Ad Award Winner – 1st Place, Special Section or Magazine. The winning section was “Holocaust, From Prejudice to Mass Murder”
Proposed New Members
The following membership candidates have submitted an application and signed letter of agreement to the Historic Rotary Club of Charleston:
Fred Holbrook – sponsor: Jerry Kozel; classification: Consultant
In the event you know 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
- 7/31 – Richard Kelly & Josh Burrill
- 8/1 – Jeremy Cook
- 8/3 – Howard Chapman & Julianne Farnsworth
WELLNESS TIP
Walk more
Heading out for a stroll boosts your physical and mental health, so it’s well worth adding to your list of healthy daily habits.
On the physical front, regular walking supports your immune system, reduces joint pain and makes it easier to maintain a healthy weight.
Any exercise helps your mental health, and that includes walking. If you want to shift your daily habits to combat symptoms of depression or anxiety or to boost your mental wellness in general, make it a point to lace up your walking shoes each day.
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: Robert Sullivan
Executive secretary: Carroll Schweers, [email protected]
Mailing address: Rotary Club of Charleston, P.O. Box 21029, Charleston, SC 29413-1029
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