June 25, 2019: We celebrated the transition from Rotary year 2018-19 to 
2019-20. Current Club President, Alex Dallis, said farewell and thanked this year’s board members for their service and support. Incoming President Sandy Morckel was inducted and previewed the upcoming 100th year of our club. Continue reading “6/25: 2019/2020 Presidential/Board Installation”
6/4: John Read: Cradle to Career Collaborative
June 4, 2019: John Read, CEO of the Tri-County Cradle to Career Collaborative (TCCC) presented our club with a 5-year progress report on TCCC. TCCC is comprised of 3 Counties, (Charleston, Dorchester, Berkeley), 4 School Districts and over 100,000 students in spaces within the system, (K-12) or system less spaces (0-5yrs old). In short, he indicated that very little progress has been made in improving the educational system as aligning all of the different parties involved has proved difficult. He did say the educational system is, in fact, doing exactly what it was designed to do: educate white children during the year who are then released to work in the fields in June. The systemic racism in the education system is preventing countless children, through no fault of their own, from reaching their full potential. The system was not designed for the needs of today’s children. It was designed around the idea that getting the answer right was more important than how you find the answer and today, team-working is even more important with the proliferation of personal devices. A glimpse at some of the statistics he presented brings a stark reality to the failings of the educational system. Continue reading “6/4: John Read: Cradle to Career Collaborative”
5/21: International Programs
May 21, 2019: This week’s program was a presentation of the International Service that our Historic Rotary Club of Charleston has provided in the last year and will provide in the coming years. Karl Riner, the International Chairman, gave an overview of the four main programs we participate in: Rotary Youth Exchange, Ambassadorial Global Grant Scholarships, International Project Grants, and Global Grants. He invited any interested members to join the committee and participate going forward. Continue reading “5/21: International Programs”
5/14: Honoring CCSD Teacher of the Year Finalists & Our Rotary Scholars
May 14, 2019: The Historic Rotary Club of Charleston celebrated students and teachers on May 14, 2019 by awarding 4 high school “Service Above Self” Scholarships and celebrating the Top 5 Honor Roll Teachers including the Charleston Teacher of the Year. Continue reading “5/14: Honoring CCSD Teacher of the Year Finalists & Our Rotary Scholars”
5/7: Club Assembly
May 7, 2019: This week’s meeting was a Club Assembly where President-Elect Sandy Morckel gave us a preview of the upcoming Rotary year and a very special year it is as The Historic Rotary Club of Charleston turns 100 years old in 2020! Sandy started off with a number of significant dates that coincide with our club’s 100th. These special dates include February 3, 1920, which was the date of first our club’s first meeting as well as March 1, 1920, Rotary International’s Charter Date. This coming year, however, is a really big year for Charleston. In addition to our club’s anniversary, it is also Charleston 350th anniversary and the College of Charleston’s 250th anniversary. This Historic Rotary Club of Charleston has also played a catalytic role in our City’s history, helping to launch, among other initiatives, the Coastal Community Foundation, Trident United Way, Boy Scouts, and Crisis Chaplaincy. Continue reading “5/7: Club Assembly”