Serving historic Charleston, South Carolina, since 1920
March 5, 2024
Keith Faulkner, president of Charlesyon Southern University, visited out club to give us an update on this vibrant educational institution located right here in the Lowcountry
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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February 27, 2024
Rotarians met at the SC Port for a tour of one of our region’s most important economic drivers. Great insights into the logistics behind this dynamics shipping facility
Thanks for every one who helped out with this past months community service activities and for sharing fellowship at our February social at Bedford Falls. And a big thanks to the teams organizing all these great events and activities for the clubs
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February 13, 2024
Thanks to Josh Bell of Beemok Family Foundation for coming by and giving us an update on the great education initiative this foundation is driving through the state. With their efforts, a college education is more accessible to a great number of in-need students
Don’t forget – no meeting this week (Feb 20) and a “field trip” to the Port of Charleston next week (Feb 27)
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February 5, 2024
Charleston restauranteur Ben Towill recounted his inspiring story of how he and his friend completed a 40-day journey across the Atlantic Ocean in a 24-foot boat with just their manual rowing as the source of power. Ben has used the experiences he gained from the preparation and execution of this fantastic journey to offer life lessons we can all learn from.
January 30, 2024
A special presentation from two time Mayor of Charleston and our own past president Rotarian John Tecklenburg. John reflected on his accomplishments and experiences in working out of City Hall, not far from where he grew up on Broad Street, and all the great memories and friendships that came long with his role. He highlighted progress achieved in areas such racial relations, flooding and infrastructure, as well as the memories of his deep friendship with the departed and beloved Chief of Police Luther Reynolds.
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