November 19, 2024
Thanks to our fellow Rotarians Ruthie Ravenel, Digit Matheny and Rob Byko for providing their insights on trends in the local real estate market. Even with a lot of economic uncertainty the market continues to perform well as Charleston remains a desirable re-location destination. Out of state buyers help keep the market buoyant although interest rates remain a concerns among first time buyers.
Lots going on this Holiday Season in Rotary with volunteer opportunities, events and more great speakers. Check the Keyway from important meeting and events information.
To join an upcoming meeting by Zoom use this link and the passcode: Rotary
To view a recording for this week’s meeting go here Passcode: C6!7x5mm
To get a copy of the presentation used during the Real Estate panel, go here. (thanks Ruthie!)
IN OTHER MEETING NEWS
- Owen Clary gave the Invocation and led us in the pledge.
- Merriweather Mule welcomed and introduced our visiting Rotarians and guests.
- Health and Happiness was presented by President Robert
- Elijah Melendez introduced our speakers – fellow Rotarians Rob Byko, Past President Digit Matheny and Ruthie Ravenel, who are all Charleston area realtors. They joined us for a real estate panel discussion.
MORE IN THIS WEEK’S KEYWAY November 26, 2024 | Issue 5150 President: Robert Sullivan
UPCOMING EVENTS\
- 11/26 – NO MEETING – Happy Thanksgiving
- 11/29 – (Service Project) Bikes for Africa (bicycle breakdown)
- 12/3 – Evan Carl, Board Election Day
- 12/5 – (Service Project) Salvation Army Bellringing 2-6pm
- 12/10 – TBD, 11am Brd Mtg.
- 12/13 – (Service Project) Operation Angel Tree
- 12/17 – Annual Holiday Luncheon at Hall’s Chophouse, 12-1pm
- 12/19 – Holiday Party for Seniors @ Ansonborough House, 1pm
- 12/24 – NO MEETING – Happy Holidays!
- 12/31 – NO MEETING – Happy New Year!
NEWS BRIEFS
Holiday Schedule – NO MEETING THIS TUESDAY, 11/26! We will NOT meet on Tuesday, November 26, December 24 or December 31. We hope everyone enjoys this special time with family and friends. Our first meeting after the New Year will be Tuesday, January 7th.
Annual Holiday Luncheon at Hall’s – December 17 (RSVP BY Dec. 3!) Mark your calendars now to attend our Annual Holiday Luncheon at Hall’s Chophouse (434 King Street) on Tuesday, December 17th at 12:00noon (doors open at 11:30am). This event is open to all Rotarians and their spouses or (1) guest. No charge for Rotarians; spouse/guest fee is $40 paid at the door (or in advance) CASH OR CHECK. Sign up now using the link below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945A4AA2AA7F5C52-53090622-annual We hope everyone will be able to join us as we ring in the holidays! The deadline to RSVP is Tuesday, December 3rd … no exceptions!
Congratulations to our latest Community Impact Award Winner
Board of Directors Nomination and Election process – Election Date is DEC. 10th!
Our Rotary Club’s Nominating Committee is proceeding with our Club’s Board nomination and election process, which will culminate at our regular Tuesday luncheon meeting on Election Day, Dec. 10th, when our Club’s membership will elect 4 new Board members, with 2-year terms to begin on July 1, 2025. This is a multi-phasic process in the Oct. to Dec. time frame each Rotary year. Thus far this Rotary year, we have completed the following phases, guided by our Club’s Bylaws:
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- In Oct., President Robert Sullivan appointed a Nominating Committee, as specified in the Club’s Bylaws, consisting of: the 3 immediate past presidents — Cleave Ham (serving as Chair), Rob Dewey, Paul Stoney; the 3 Board members who rotated off the Board on July 1 of that year – Amy Page, Michael Smith, Dan West; Executive Secretary — Carroll Schweers
- Carroll, as Executive Secretary, produced a complete roster of those Club members who are eligible under the Club’s Bylaws to serve on the Board of Directors, yielding 34 Board-eligible candidates
- Nominating Committee members have contacted the 34 eligible candidates, to determine those who were not only eligible but also willing and able to serve on the Board in the next Rotary Year term if elected by the membership, yielding 9 member candidates on the ballot for election to the Board on Dec. 10th .
We are now in the notification phase of this nomination and election process, to notify membership of the names on the ballot ahead of the annual election date:
- Candidates’ names were announced at our Tuesday Club meeting on Nov. 19th, and will be announced again at our Dec. 3rd Club meeting.
- Print candidates’ names in the Keyway
List of Board-eligible members (alphabetical order) on the ballot for Dec. 10th election, to serve if elected as a Board Director with terms starting July 1, 2025 (4 new Board members will be elected from this list):
- Karl Brady, Sr.
- Karl Brady, Jr.
- Cody Callarman
- Rob Dewey
- Clara Heinsohn
- Richard Kelly
- Steve Morse
- Mickey Renner
- Connor Spangler
Please note that Cody Callarman is currently serving a partial term on the Board as a Board appointment to fill the remainder of a 2-yr term ending this Rotary year on June 30, 2025 vacated by a prior elected Board member; therefore, in accordance with our Club’s Bylaws, he is eligible to be on the ballot to be elected for a full term by the membership for next Rotary year w/o having to wait a year between terms) How to cast your votes for the 4 new Board members:
- Members can vote in-person (encouraged) on Election Day, Dec. 10th, or by proxy ahead of the Dec. 10th election date if unable to attend in-person
- After the Thanksgiving break, Carroll will be emailing to the membership the instructions for proxy voting in the week prior to the election
THANK YOU to the members of the Nominating Committee for their efforts in this nomination and election process. And, THANK YOU to the Board-eligible members listed on the election ballot for offering to serve on our Club’s Board of Directors. New Member Orientation The next New Member Orientation Session is scheduled for December 3 at 11am. All new members who have not attended a previous session should make plans to attend. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about our club and Rotary International. Attending one of these sessions is also one of the requirements of all new members to earn their BLUE Badge.
Membership Committee Needs Volunteers
The Membership Committee is looking for a couple of volunteers to meet with a new member about once a month. The objective is to meet with the new member one on one to answer any questions, discuss committees, reasons for joining, goals as a member. In summary, it’s a personable meeting to help get them on their blue badge path and optimize club experience. If interested in becoming involved on the committee, please contact Connor Spangler at [email protected].
Blue Buckets – Holiday Gratuity for Servers (Dec. 10th last day to donate)
You can support our wait staff/kitchen staff at Hall’s Signature Events by making a donation in the Blue Buckets at upcoming meetings through Dec. 10. All BLUE bucket donations from this coming Tuesday through our meeting on December 10 will be collected and given as a holiday gift to our servers to show our appreciation for all they do for us each Tuesday. Please consider contributing to the staff at Hall’s Signature Events as they work hard for us each and every Tuesday.
Volunteer and Help Raise Funds for the RCCF It’s College of Charleston Basketball season!!
Our Club members have the unique opportunity to not only attend the Cougar games but RAISE FUNDS FOR THE CLUB by volunteering at the game!! Positions will include ticket scanners, ID scanners, ushers and up to 7 of the positions can be filled by volunteers aged 16-17 for those community service credits through Rotary!! Parking is FREE at the St. Philip St Garage!!! Your shirt is provided and khaki pants complete the uniform. Complete details, dates and SIGN UP on the link below: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0945A4AA2AA7F5C52-50046538-epifunraising
Hurricane Helene Continued Support
We are all deeply saddened by the recent storm damage to our neighbors in Western North Carolina. As Rotarians, such tragedies are a call to action, and our Rotary Club wants to do all that we can to create hope and help the people of Western North Carolina devastated by this disaster. Thanks to the generosity of many of our club members over the past month, we have collected $1300 in the Blue Buckets. Please note that we will not be collecting in the Blue Buckets in the coming weeks, but members can continue to make donations to the RCCF for disaster relief support through this PayPal link: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/872RUU6PAC92W.
Change in Membership Status Deadline (IMPORTANT)
If you plan a change in your club member status by January 1, 2025 to Excused, Leave of Absence, E-Member or if you are planning to resign, please notify Carroll in writing NO LATER THAN DECEMBER 6th. All membership changes will need to be reviewed and approved by the Board at the December 10h meeting. Membership changes will affect your January-June 2025 dues statement, which will be distributed in mid-December. Our club is required by Rotary International to pay semi-annual dues for all members on the club’s membership list as of January 1. If you resign after the December 6th deadline, you will be responsible for paying the Rotary International and District dues which the club pays for you on January 1. If you have any questions, contact Carroll.
Be “Spotlighted” at a Meeting
The Rotary Club of Charleston will be highlighting a member of the club twice a month through June of 2025. Members who want to be spotlighted need to let me know of your interest and I will assign you a date. At the assigned meeting, you will have approximately 2 minutes to tell the Rotary Club membership about yourself. You can use visual aids and/or just talk about yourself. Please take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to “spotlight” you and your personal and professional achievements. Contact Julianne Farnsworth at [email protected] if interested or for more information.
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]
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 PAST DUE. If you have not made your July 2024 dues payment, please do so promptly. We will be closing the books on this current billing cycle on December 31 and issuing January-June 2025 invoices before the holidays. We would like to receive all past due payments before the Board Meeting on December 10. 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
With much regret, the Board accepted the resignation of Travis Ronk this past Tuesday. We wish him the best and will miss him as a club member!
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Rotarian: Drew Faw
Newly inducted member Drew Faw was in our spotlight this week. Drew attended the University of Alabama, where she earned her Bachelor of
Science in Nursing, and began her nursing career at Vanderbilt University, followed by working in the Operating Room at Roper Hospital. Drew obtained my Masters in Nursing and Health Systems Administration, and went on to manage the Main Operating Room at Roper Hospital for 3 years. Drew is married to Jared Faw; proud parents of a 5-year-old son, Ford, and two dogs, Tilly and Mills. The family lives on James Island. Drew gave us an overview of her company HomeRN which provides a range of home health and care services throughout the Charlton Community Welcome Drew!
Birthdays
- 12/1 – Channing Proctor
- 12/3 – Theresa Adkison
- 12/8 – Jeff Hollis
- 12/9 – Johnny Stuhr & Heath Ward
WELLNESS TIP Keep up healthy habits Make a pact with yourself during the holidays. Decide that you’ll move more and do something active every day over the next three weeks. Take it a step further, and pledge to start the day with a healthy breakfast, limit the sweets and get at least seven hours of sleep each night. If you don’t completely give up your healthy habits, you won’t feel like you have to start over once the holidays are over.
OTHER AREA ROTARY CLUBS
Mondays
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. https://www.cainhoyrotary.com
Wednesdays
Daniel Island: 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Daniel Island Club, 600 Island Park Dr., Daniel Island
Mount Pleasant: 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Mt Pleasant Presbyterian 302 Hibben St
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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