Rotary Club of Charleston

December 6, 2022

Our speaker this week was Josh Watts of MedTrust.

This was our last meeting for the year and we’ll take a break until January 3. We’ll see many of you at the Holiday Luncheon at Hall’s and don’t forget the Ansonborough House gift giving event (see below for more info).

Finally a fond farewell to President Virginia who is being transferred to a new role by her bank in Asheville. She hands the reins over to Past President Paul Stoney who has generously agreed to serve out the rest of the year as Club President. Thanks to both of you for your service to our club.

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November 15, 2022

Our own  Rotarian Ed Sutton was our guest speaker this week and he gave us a great presentation on the US Air Force Reserves and his personal experiences in the Middle East as an Air Force pilot.

Lots of holiday activities coming up – Salvation Army Bell Ringing, Ansonborough Holiday Gift Giving Luncheon and our annual Holiday Lunch at Hall’s – see all the info in this week’s issue.

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November 15, 2022

Our speaker this week was Courtney Plotner of the Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired, who gave us an interactive experience on how challenging a life without sight is.

Lots of holiday activities coming up – Salvation Army Bell Ringing, Ansonborough Holiday Gift Giving Luncheon and our annual Holiday Lunch at Hall’s – see all the info in this week’s issue.

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November 8, 2022

To honor our military heroes on Veterans Day it was a pleasure to have as our guest speaker Major James Dusenberry, who shared an informative and entertaining talk about his diverse ancestry and military career, both of which shaped him as the leader he is today.

Don’t forget to sign up for the upcoming Blood Drive on Nov 19. Also this month’s social is November 17 at Revelry Brewery. See below for more info.

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November 1, 2022

This week our guest was Herman Dixon who gave us a great overview of the Rotar-supported Shelter box Program. Through the efforts of this organization, thousands of people suffering from natural and man-made disasters receive critical basic living supplies for temporary shelter, food and hygiene needs.

Don’t forget to sign up for the upcoming Blood Drive on Nov 19. Also this month;’ social is November 17 at Revelry Brewery. See below for more info.

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