April 16, 2019: Let’s play ball! Our Spring Social was a family event held at Riley Park. Our Charleston Riverdogs took on our rivals from the upstate, The Greenville Drive and lost in a close game 3-4. Rotarian baseball fans and their guests enjoyed a pre-game 
cookout held under the picnic area at Doby’s Deck along the third base line. Our group was treated to an “All-American” menu of hotdogs, hamburgers, and Brats. The weather was perfect … a wonderful evening to spend at The Joe cheering on our Charleston Riverdogs. Thank you to Dave Echols and his staff for hosting us!!
IN OTHER MEETING NEWS
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- No official meeting
MORE IN THIS WEEK’S KEYWAY
April 23, 2019 | Issue 4926 | President: Alex Dallis
COMING EVENTS
- April 23 – No Meeting
- April 30 – Scott Walker/Gordon Rooney, Piccoleto Spoleto
- May 7 – Club Assembly
- May 14 – Recognizing CCSD Teacher of Year, Honor Roll Teachers & Rotary Scholars
- May 21 – International Projects
- May 28 – No Meeting
NEWS BRIEFS
No Meeting on April 23 – Important
Please note that our club will NOT meet on Tuesday, April 23. The next meeting at Hall’s Signature Events is Tuesday, April 30.
Rotary District Spring Training Conference
The Rotary District 7770 Spring Training Conference will be held this Friday, April 26 at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College, which is right off I-26 and an easy drive from Charleston, from 9am-1pm. The conference will focus on the Rotary Foundation, Rotary Public Image, Communications and Rotary Leadership. This is a wonderful opportunity for any member to get involved, learn more about Rotary and meet fellow Rotarians from around our District. If you are interested in attending, please let Carroll know ASAP so that you can be registered. The club will pay the cost of your registration.
Wild Dunes Golf Raffle to support RCCF
Rotarians have a unique opportunity this month … we will be raffling a gift certificate for a Round of Golf for 4 at the Wild Dunes Harbour Course (cart included) along with 4 dozen Bridgestone golf balls (valued at $160) at our meeting on Tuesday, April 30. You do not need to be present to win. Raffle tickets were sold this past Tuesday and will be available again at our meeting on the 30th. Raffle tickets are (1) for $5 or (5) for $20. Be sure to bring your cash on April 30th — tickets will be sold near the badge table. Proceeds will benefit our Rotary Club of Charleston Fund (RCCF).
“Women in Rotary”
The much awaited April issue of SKIRT magazine is now available! Be sure to pick up a copy and read about our Rotary club and the amazing women members of our Rotary club profiled in the “Women at Work” section.
Two Volunteer Opportunities for Rotarians on April 27
We are looking for Rotary volunteers to support the Grand Opening of the Cane Bay YMCA and to help support our Past President Paul Stoney. The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 27 from 11am until 4pm. Rotary club members will get credit towards a make-up and this is a GREAT opportunity for Red Badge Members to meet their requirement for community service hours. Please contact Kerby Teller at Kerby.Teller@cbi-sc.com if you have any questions or would like to RSVP so we can keep track of our members. Please go to the following link to register.
Our Interact Club at Charleston Charter School for Math & Science will be volunteering with Waterkeepers to help preserve our wetlands on Saturday, April 27 from 10am-12noon at Magnolia Gardens. It would be wonderful to show our support of our Interact Club and this community service project by having a few volunteers from our club at this event. For more information or to participate, please contact Lisa Van Bergen lisa@professionalnonprofitsolutions.com. Volunteers will receive a make-up credit for attending.
January Dues Statements Past Due
We still have a few members who have not paid their January dues. You know who you are — please be sure to make payment as soon as possible. Past due notices were distributed via email last week and invoices were also put in the mail. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Carroll.
Our Club on Social Media
Members are encourage to follow all of our social media channels and share posts with their followers too! We also need members to send us picture of anything they do that relates to Rotary – service projects, meetings, events, etc. We would love to keep our accounts full of smiling Rotarians! Photos can be send to Mike Sottak, mikesottak@gmail.com, or Rob Byko, rob@bykorealty.com.
MEMBER NEWS
Member News
Proposed New Member
The following membership candidate has submitted an application and signed letter of agreement to the Historic Rotary Club of Charleston:
Charlie Patrick – sponsor: Alissa Lietzow; classification: Law/Business
In the event you know Charlie, please tell a member of the Board how he will serve the ideas of Rotary.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Digit Matheny
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- Joined: 2008
- Sponsor: Don Oswalt
- Membership Involvement: Past Board Member; Club President 2014/2015; PHF; PHS; Bequest Member; Benefactor; District 7770 Membership Chair 2019/2020; Incoming Board Member 2019/2020
- Classification: Marketing/Real Estate
- Profession: Realtor
- Something Unique About Yourself: I have a certificate from Clemson University Extension as a certified meat and poultry HAACP (Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) for the processing of meat operations.
Birthdays
- April 28 – Leo Ruettiger
By the numbers
Attendance on April 16, 2019: 38
Not in attendance:
Out of Town Make-ups: None
WELLNESS TIP
Commit To Outdoor Time
Studies have indicated what shamans have known for millennia: that being outdoors in nature makes people happier, calmer, healthier, and more energetic. Make a conscious effort to spend at least 30 minutes outside daily doing anything. You will feel significantly less stressed, more connected, and more energetic as you get in step with the spring light, spring smells, and spring activity.
AREA CLUB MEETINGS
Mondays
- Summerville – Oakbrook: 7:30 a.m., Monday, Westcott County Club, 5000 Wescott Club Drive, North Charleston
- North Charleston: 12:30 a.m., Monday, Hilton Garden Inn, 5265 International Blvd, North Charleston.
- Summerville Evening: 5:30 p.m., Monday, Montreux Bar and Grill, 127 W. Richardson Ave., Summerville
Tuesdays
- East Cooper Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, Cooper River Room at Waterfront Park, Mount Pleasant
- Charleston: 12:30 p.m., Tuesday, Hall’s Signature Events, 5 Faber, Charleston
- Goose Creek: 12:45 m. Tuesday, Gilligan’s, 219 St. James Ave., Goose Creek
Wednesdays
- Daniel Island: 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Daniel Island Club, 600 Island Park Dr., Daniel Island
- St. John’s Parish (John’s Island): 7:45 a.m. Wednesday, 2817 Maybank Highway, Unit 1, John’s Island
- Mount Pleasant: 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, Harbor Breeze Restaurant, 176 Patriots Point Road, Mount Pleasant
- Summerville: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sticky Fingers, Summerville
Thursdays
- North Charleston Breakfast: 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Embassy Suites, 5055 International Blvd., North Charleston
- Moncks Corner: 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Gilligan’s Restaurant, Moncks Corner
- St. Andrews (West Ashley): 12:30 p.m., Thursday, Bessinger’s BBQ, 1602 Savannah Highway, Charleston.
Fridays
- Charleston Breakfast: 7:30 a.m., Friday, Harbour Club, 35 Prioleau St., Charleston
SOCIAL MEDIA
Our Rotary club actively uses social media — and we encourage you to interact with us through social media.
- We’re on Facebook. Take a look at our page and be sure to “like us”.
- We’re on Twitter. You can follow us @chasrotaryclub.
- We’re on Instagram. You can follow us @ChasRotaryClub.
ABOUT THE KEYWAY
The Keyway has been published weekly as a newsletter for the Rotary Club of Charleston for more than 90 years.
- President: Alex Dallis
- Keyway editor: Don Baus don@sgaarchitecture.com
- Executive secretary: Carroll Schweers, carrollschweers@gmail.com
- Mailing address: Rotary Club of Charleston, P.O. Box 21029 ,Charleston, SC 29413-1029
- Copyright 2018, Rotary Club of Charleston. All rights reserved.