September 24, 2024
An entertaining meeting thanks to a cooking demonstration from Chef Gary Febinger of Hall Signatures Events, our weekly host for meetings. Chef Gary gave us insight into how to make great gnocchi, something we can all try at home. Thanks to Hall’s and Chef Gary for keeping us well fed every Tuesday
Lots going on this Fall in Rotary with volunteer opportunities, events and more great speakers. Read on in The Keyway!
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IN OTHER MEETING NEWS
- Past President Rob Dewey gave the Invocation and led us in the pledge.
- Stephen Moody welcomed and introduced our visiting Rotarians and guests.
- Health and Happiness was presented by President Robert.
- President Robert introduced our speaker, Chef Gary Febinger of Hall’s Signature Events, who gave a cooking demonstration
MORE IN THIS WEEK’S KEYWAY
October 1, 2024 | Issue 5143 President: Robert Sullivan
UPCOMING EVENTS
- 9/29 – Bikes for Africa Collection Day
- 10/1 – Walt Green, CofC Investment Symposium
- 10/3 – Social & Sculpture Unveiling @ Francis Marion Square (4PM)
- 10/8 – District Governor Mary Gasque, District 7770
- 10/15 – NO MEETING
- 10/16 – (Service Project) Oyster Reef Fabrication, 9am-12noon
- 10/22 – Sara Moriarty, Chas. Literary Festival
- 10/29 – TBD
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.
Social & Sculpture Unveiling POSTPONED TO OCTOBER 3rd
Due to tropical storm conditions this past Thursday, the sculpture unveiling and social was postponed to this Thursday, October 3rd from 4pm-6pm at the Francis Marion Hotel. At 4pm, we will gather at the 4-Way Test Fountain in Marion Square to unveil a sculpture of a mother raccoon and her babies by artist Scott Penegar that our club funded. This sculpture will complete the fountain at Marion Square. The local media will be at the unveiling, so please come and show your support. A Happy Hour social will follow at the Francis Marion Hotel.
Support Bicycles for Africa
Our club is joining with other area Rotary clubs to support Bikes for Africa. We are looking for used bikes, bike parts, and helmets to send to Africa. The first collection day will be held on Sunday, Sept. 29th to collect items and transport to the warehouse to be broken down and shipped. Volunteers with trucks are needed. Please contact Karen Clark [email protected], Amy Page [email protected], or Channing Proctor [email protected]
Rotarians Against Human Trafficking (RAHT)
One of Rotary’s big initiatives this year is to combat human trafficking. It’s a prevalent, but also oftentimes unspoken issue. Past President Alissa Leitzow is the RAHT Ambassador for our club, so please reach out to her for more information on how to get involved. [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.
Volunteering at Voting Polls
Our Club will be volunteering to work at voting polls in Charleston County and we are have some shifts remaining to fill one polling location. Our “wages” will go directly to the Rotary Club of Charleston Fund to support our many grants, scholarships and projects throughout the year. The shifts are 6am – 2pm and 12pm – 8pm or you can choose to work a full shift. We would like to have an even number of split shifts, so our Club can provide volunteers for a full shift, as it is a tremendous help in scheduling other poll workers. If you desire to work a full shift, please RSVP for the morning and afternoon shifts separately. Locations and assignments will be given prior to Election Day. Please email Karla at [email protected] if you have any questions.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945A4AA2AA7F5C52-50869677-election
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]
Proposed New Members
The following membership candidate has submitted an application and signed letter of agreement to the Historic Rotary Club of Charleston:
Jeff Hollis – sponsor: Jeanne Jamme; classification: Tour Bus/Exec.
In the event you know Jeff, please tell a member of the Board how he will serve the ideals of Rotary.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Rotarian: Richard Parker
JOINED: February, 2022
SPONSOR: Dan Ravenel
CLASSIFICATION: Hotel Management
PROFESSION: Owner, The INN on Folly Beach
Community Service Organizations, Current Activities or Activities/Volunteer Work in the Past:
Habitat For Humanity Built a house through and with my company. Homeless Events/Oak Grove United Methodist Church – Decatur, Georgia
SOMETHING UNIQUE ABOUT YOURSELF:
I am certified in the “5 Voices” (based on Myers-Briggs) which quickly identifies your natural strengths and weaknesses
Birthdays
- 10/5 – James Yanney
- 10/7 – James Dusenberry
WELLNESS TIP
Consume immunity-boosting foods
As the weather gets colder and flu season starts, it’s important for your immune system to be in tip-top shape. Eating healthy foods with vitamin C (like limes, oranges, and clementines) are key to fighting off infections. Garlic, ginger, spinach, and almonds are also big winners when it comes to boosting your health and immunity.
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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