4/16: Yuriy Bekker, Charleston Symphony Orchestra

April 16, 2024

Our guest for this week was Yuriy Bekker, who plays violin for the Charleston Symphony Orchestra. Yuriy gave us a ‘back stage” perspective on the workings of the CSO and even played a little but of classical violin music for us. We also honored this quarter Community Impact Award Winner,  Paul Kondor of the Charleston Fire Department.

Don’t forget other community projects this month and our April social at Saltwater Cowboys. See below for more inro.

 

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4/9: Channing Proctor, The Charleston Miracle League

April 6, 2024

Our own Channing Proctor gave us an inspiring talk about the Miracle League, a baseball program designed for people with disabilities, From its humble beginnings in suburban Atlanta, where Channing first came across it, to a nationwide program, Channing talked about how he helped spearhead the program in Charleston. He led an ambitious fundraising initiative, even raffling off his prized classic car to help raise money. The field was built and the Charleston Miracle League thrives today, with Channing’s own son as one of its marquee participants. We’ll get a chance to see the  Miracle League in action at our April 20 community service event “Fans in the Stands.’ C’mon out and cheer them on.

Don’t forget other community project this month and our April social at Saltwater Cowboys. See below for more inro.

 

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3/26: Rob Salvatore, Charleston Battery Soccer

March 26, 2024

Rob Salvatore, owner of local professional soccer team the Charleston Battery, gave us a look inside at the history and operations of the team and organization behind it. We’ll get to see the Battery in action on April 8 for our next social. Get your tickets now.

Reminder – no meeting this week (April 2). Lots of great service projects and socials in April. Check the Events calendar for more info.

 

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3/12: Casey Lavin, Beemok Hospitality

March 12, 2024

Casey Lavin of Beemok Hospitalality joined u for this week’s meeting and gave us an overview of that company growing portfolio of hospitality venues in Charleston. from its anchor property at Charleston Place, which is undergoing an extensive upgrade over the next year, to the waterfront Copper Hotel, opening next year, Beemok offers two premier hotel experiences for visitors to our city as well as amenities for resident to enjoy, too, including a new pier on the Cooper River. The recently opened Sorelle on Broad Street offers a fantastic new fine dining experience, while the renovated Riviera Theatre on King St provides a new entertainment and meeting venue. Still to come, American Gardens, which will provide more green space for all to enjoy downtown

A busy month ahead with the District Conference and the Rotary Leadership Institute both happening in March. See the newsletter for more information.

 

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