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1/23: Steve Romono, FBI Hostage Negotiator

January 23, 2024

Former head hostage negotiator for the FBI Steve Romono joined our club and shared his experiences in the tactics used to deal with criminals and other bad actors who have taken people against their will. Interesting tales from infamous crises like Waco, Ruby Ridge and The Freemans.  We are also pleased to recognize our Chief Luther Reynolds Community Impact honoree, CPD Officer Arthur Lee, who was joined by his fellow offices Chief Chito Walker and Lieutenant Tatman, as well as Chief Reynold’s wife Caroline. Read on for more info on upcoming events, projects and meetings to ring in the new year!

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1/16: Mid year Club Assembly

January 16, 2024

Our first official meeting of 2024 and we’re off and running. Several of the Club Board Members and Committee Chairs gave updates on their respective areas, with lota of big plans for fun, fellowship and fundraising in the works. And big congrats to Karla Combes who was selected to be out next president-elect, taking the podium in the 2025-26 Rotary year. Read on for more info on upcoming events, projects and meetings to ring in the new year!

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12/12: Holiday Festivities and Break

December 12, 2023

After a busy stretch of bell ringing, gift wrapping, meal serving and Rotary fellowship at our annual holiday luncheon at Hall’s Chophouse, it’s time for Rotarians to take a break, rest up and enjoy family and friends as we wind down the year. And what a year it was – outstanding projects, fundraising, donations, awards, meetings and involvement in our community.  Lots to be proud of!

Thanks to all Rotarians for their continued commitment to Service Above Self and making our club such an outstanding one one. Special thanks to President Cleave Ham for steering the ship!

Here’s to another great year in 2024!

 

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12/5: Jonathan Diorio: Tech Industry

December 5, 2023

Jonathan Diorio, a successful tech entrepreneur, investor and mentor, joined us today to tell us about his career in start-ups and tech leaders, including being one of the early employees of Uber. He shared his views on the current state and future of technology globally and here in Charleston, and how it might impact our lives.

Don’t forget – no meetings for a few weeks now, and we’ll enjoy our annual Holiday Luncheon at Halls on Tuesday, December 14. After that we wont meet again until January 9 and we wish everyone the safest and happiest of holiday seasons.

 

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