July 30, 2024
We were pleased to have Margaret Seidler join us to discuss her book Payne-ful Business: Charleston’s Journey to Truth. Margaret shared details of her genealogical research that led to the discovery of her ancestor’s slave brokerage business on Broad Street in downtown Charleston.
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IN OTHER MEETING NEWS
- Julianne Farnsworth gave the Invocation and led us in the pledge.
- Past President Sandy Morckel welcomed and introduced our visiting Rotarians and guests.
- Health and Happiness was presented by President Robert.
- Mary Peters introduced our speaker, Margaret Seidler, who is the author of Payne-ful Business: Charleston’s Journey to Truth. Margaret shared details of her genealogical research that led to the discovery of her ancestor’s slave brokerage business on Broad Street in downtown Charleston.
MORE IN THIS WEEK’S KEYWAY
August 6, 2024 | Issue 5137 President: Robert Sullivan
UPCOMING EVENTS
- 8/6 – NO MEETING
- 8/13 – Real Estate Panel; 11am Board Meeting
- 8/14-15: Operation Gratitude: Sign up
- 8/20 – Anne Ross, Human Trafficking
- 8/27 – Scott Parker, Lowcountry Lowline Update
- 9/3 – NO MEETING
NEWS BRIEFS
NO Meeting this Tuesday, August 6
We will not meet for lunch this Tuesday, August 6th.
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.
Operation Gratitude Volunteers Needed
We are joining forces with Operation Gratitude again to pack Care Packages for Veterans and First Responders. We had a great time last year, so join us for fun and fellowship on another assembly line! We’ll be at the Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center on August 14th & 15th for set up and assembly. There will be signs directing you to the work area. Thanks for all you do!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945A4AA2AA7F5C52-50483662-operation
Welcome 2024-25 Youth Exchange Students
Rotarians and host families came out to greet the two International Youth Exchange Students we are hosting this coming Rotary Year. Welcome to Charleston Apollo Chang from Taiwan and Isaure Sabatier-Rives from France.
If you would like to help with hosting either or both students, please email Karen Clark at [email protected].
RCCF Grant Applications Being Accepted Through Sept. 1
The Rotary Club of Charleston Fund (RCCF) is accepting requests for grants. Interested organizations are required to submit a Letter of Inquiry and complete a grant application prior to September 1 to be considered. The application and other details regarding the grant process can be found on our club’s website — www.charleston-rotary.org. For more information, please contact RCCF Chair, Rob Dewey at [email protected].
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
We are proud to welcome our newest Rotarian – Paul Attaway. Paul was formally inducted this past Tuesday. Steve Dopp and Marion Platt served as his sponsors and Marion had the honor of introducing him to our membership. Paul will hold the classification of Author/Tour Guide.
David Osborne, who was inducted at our End of the Year Social, was introduced to the membership by his sponsor, Past President Rob Dewey.
We welcome Paul and David into our Rotary family!
It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of former member, Michael Leibowitz. Michael was a long-time active member and supporter of our club for 23 years between 1991-2014. Our thoughts and prayers and with his family.
Proposed New Members
The following membership candidate has submitted an application and signed letter of agreement to the Historic Rotary Club of Charleston:
Theresa Adkison – sponsor: Robert Sullivan; classification: Behavioral Health Admin.
In the event you know Theresa, 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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