August 13, 2024
We were pleased to have member Josh Burrill give an overview of the solar industry. Josh is an experienced developer of power systems and plants and also gave great insights in local and global trends shaping the energy business.
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IN OTHER MEETING NEWS
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- Stephen Moody gave the Invocation and led us in the pledge.
- Jane Horetsky welcomed and introduced our visiting Rotarians and guests.
- Health and Happiness was presented by President Robert.
- President Robert introduced fellow club member, Josh Burrill, who discussed the solar industry
MORE IN THIS WEEK’S KEYWAY
August 20, 2024 | Issue 5138 President: Robert Sullivan
UPCOMING EVENTS
- 8/20 – Anne Ross, Human Trafficking
- 8/27 – Scott Parker, Lowcountry Lowline Update
- RCCF Grant Application Deadline
- 9/3 – NO MEETING
- 9/10 – Anita Huggins, CCSD Superintendent
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.
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].
Youth Exchange Students Have Arrived
Our club is hosting two inbound Rotary Youth Exchange students this school year – Apollo Ghang and Isaure Sabotier-Rives. Both students have arrived in Charleston and are getting acquainted with their host families. They started school this week at Charleston Math & Science. We are looking forward to meeting both students at upcoming meetings. And, remember…. if you and/or your family are taking a fun outing consider including the students in your plans.
EPI Volunteers & Fundraising for the RCCF
Our Rotary Club is collaborating with Event Partners, Inc. (“EPI”), which is an organization based in Charleston, established in 2005, serving partner organizations throughout the United States with event staffing solutions and consultation services in the sports and entertainment industry. EPI has a Group Fundraising Program, whereby organizations like our Rotary Club can raise money by providing our members opportunities to volunteer to staff multiple types of events, such as “Collegiate Athletics and Championships, Professional Sports, Music Concerts and Festivals, Races and Local Events”, with fees for their service paid to RCCF; examples of types of events in our area include Charleston Battery Soccer, Riverfront Park Festival, Spoleto Festival, CSU & Citadel football, Charleston Classic Basketball Tournament, and CofC basketball (about 15 home games).
This is a year-long fundraiser for our club and a fun and easy way for our members to help our club raise funds for RCCF on their own time, by volunteering for a variety of positions at events, such as ticket scanners, parking directors, etc. and can include friends, family, co-workers, neighbors and such.
For more information and Sign Up Genius, please click on the below link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945A4AA2AA7F5C52-50046538-epifunraising
Please direct any questions to Karla Combs, Pres-Elect and 2024 Fundraising Chair, who is spearheading this fundraising effort for our club.
New Member Orientation – Sept. 17th
The next new member orientation session is scheduled for Tuesday, September 17th at 11am. All new members who have not attended a previous session are encouraged to attend. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about our club, our Rotary District and Rotary International. It is also a requirement on the New Member Check List.
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 PAST DUE
July-December 2024 dues invoices are now considered past due. If you have not made payment, please do so promptly. If you didn’t receive an invoice or have misplaced, please contact Carroll. Also 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.
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
Two new members were inducted this past Tuesday – Jason Noble and Justin Ross. Jason was introduced and sponsored by Past President Paul Stoney and will hold the classification of Financial Advisor. Billy Cooke introduced and sponsored Justin Ross. Justin will hold the classification of Real Estate/Commercial. We welcome Jason and Justin to our Rotary family!
Congratulations to Sarah Dolan and her husband, who welcomed their first child on July 29. William Christian Dolan weighed 8lbs. 12 oz. and was 21 inches long. Mom and baby are doing well.
Our most heartfelt condolences to Michael Smith on the sudden death of his brother, Brian Smith, last weekend. Our thoughts and prayers are with Michael and his family.
With much regret, the Board accepted the resignations of Steve Coe, Kurt Seguer, Nancy Schwartz and Brian Pribula at their monthly meeting. We will miss this Rotarians and wish them all the best.
Proposed New Members
The following membership candidates have submitted an application and signed letter of agreement to the Historic Rotary Club of Charleston:
Theresa Adkison – sponsor: Robert Sullivan; classification: Behavioral Health Admin.
Kaili Kobylka – sponsor: Alissa Lietzow; classification: Law/General
In the event you know Theresa or Kaili, please tell a member of the Board how they 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
- 8/26 – Rudy Gill
WELLNESS TIP
Put a banana on it.
A diet rich in potassium can help offset some of sodium’s harmful effects on blood pressure. Add bananas to everything from breakfast cereal to nighttime desserts to PB&J sandwiches. While you’re at it, squeeze in more sweet potatoes, tomatoes and oranges
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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