April 30, 2019: We were pleased to have Scott Watson, Director of Cultural Affairs, City of Charleston as our keynote speaker. Watson previously worked 
as the marketing director at Gluckman Mayner Architects in New York, and before that he held positions at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, the New York Theater Workshop, and the Dublin Fringe Festival.
Mr. Watson was excited to share about the new Cannon Street Arts Center at 134 Cannon Street – created with support from our own Past President Patterson Smith. The historical Zion-Olivet Presbyterian Church has been renovated into an Arts Center, and will feature numerous Piccolo events.
The office of Cultural Affairs seeks to animate Charleston, with a focus on inclusion and accessibility. They seek to broaden opportunities, and therefore Piccolo this year will have events in West Ashley, James Island, Johns Island, and Daniel Island.
Mr. Watson is proud that Piccolo events are high quality, and can draw those who travel here for Spoleto. He also notes that Piccolo is produced with a very limited budget. This year there are 500 events spanning 17 days.
There are a number of free events, which he views as gifts to the community. Mr. Watson notes the power of the arts to bring people together.
The Charleston Stage Company has developed a 130 person performance space in West Ashley, which also have two rehearsal spaces. He notes the Sottile renovations will be completed in 2020.
Mr. Watson shared that all members of the community have a pathway into the festival. This festival represents the best of Charleston and the Lowcountry. He is excited about the festival and about other artistic opportunities throughout the year.
Mr. Watson noted that next year is the 300th anniversary of the Charles Towne Landing Settlement, and there will be major programs and community events in recognition.
Attendees were provided the current Piccolo brochure.
http://www.piccolospoleto.com/
Submitted by Lisa Van Bergen, Keyway Committee
IN OTHER MEETING NEWS
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- Madeleine Frume gave the Invocation and led us in the pledge.
- Joseph Tecklenburg introduced visiting Rotarians & guests.
- President Alex Dallis presented Health and Happiness.
- Past President Patterson Smith introduced our speaker, Scott Watson, Director of Cultural Affairs, on Piccolo Spoleto.
MORE IN THIS WEEK’S KEYWAY
May 7, 2019 | Issue 4927 | President: Alex Dallis
COMING EVENTS
- May 7 – Club Assembly
- May 14 – Recognizing CCSD Teacher of Year, Honor Roll Teachers & Rotary Scholars
- May 21 – International Projects
- May 28 – No Meeting
- June 8 – John Reed, Cradle to Career
NEWS BRIEFS
Club Assembly This Tuesday
All members are encouraged to attend this week’s meeting. We will be holding a Club Assembly as the Board wants all members input about the upcoming year. As everyone knows, this year is an important milestone for our club as we celebrate 100 years of Rotary in Charleston. We want to make this the best year ever. On Tuesday, we will hear more about our 100 year celebration and also have an opportunity for fellowship as table discussions will take place to hear your thoughts and ideas about your membership and what can be done to make your Rotary experience more beneficial to you. This will be a wonderful opportunity to share your ideas.
Raffle Winners
Thanks to everyone who bought tickets and supported our golf raffle. We are happy to report that $845 was raised for the Rotary Club of Charleston Fund during the two week raffle ticket sales! And, to our surprise, Scott Watson brought a couple of sets of Piccolo Spoleto tickets to the meeting this past week, so we were able to provide additional raffle prizes to those who purchased tickets! Congratulations to all the winners. They are listed below:
Tom Giovanniello – Golf for 4 at Wild Dunes Harbour Course + 4 dozen Bridgestone golf balls
Sam Steinberg – Piccolo Spoleto tickets
Madeleine Frume – Piccolo Spoleto tickets
Jim Bickley – Piccolo Spoleto tickets
Karl Riner – Piccolo Spoleto tickets
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. Dues invoices for the July-January period will be distributed soon! 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
Our thoughts and prayers are with Past President Sue Sommer-Kresse who had hip replacement surgery this past week. We wish her a full and speedy recovery!
Welcome to new members – Conor Bini and Michael Smith! Conor was introduced and sponsored by President-Elect Nominee Heidi Finniff. He will hold the classification of Banking/Business Services. Robert Sullivan introduced and sponsored Michael Smith. Michael will hold the classification of Banking/Administration. Congrats to both Conor and Michael! We are excited to have you as members!
New member Madeleine Frume was recognized by Rotary Foundation Chair, Karl Riner, with a Paul Harris Fellow. The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation. Congratulations to Madeleine on her recognition. Her support of Rotary and The Rotary Foundation is much appreciated.
Congratulations to Jeff Weber on receiving his BLUE membership badge. Jeff joined us from the Boca Raton Rotary Club this past Fall and hit the ground running by volunteering on our Boat Parade Committee, as well as various other service projects.
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Peter Shahid
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- Joined: 2013
- Sponsor: John M. Bleecker, Jr.
- Membership Involvement: Current Board Member/Vocational Service Director; Program Committee
- Classification: Attorney
- Profession: Attorney, Shahid Law Firm
- Something Unique About Yourself: Enjoy being involved in our Rotary Club, especially serving as a Bell Ringer for the Salvation Army and participating with the Boat Parade fundraiser. Hobbies include reading particularly about topics regarding historical figures and events.
Birthdays
- May 7 – Dave Echols
- May 8 – Jim Bickley & Zac Jones
- May 11 – Mike Saboe & David Cohen
By the numbers
Attendance on April 30, 2019: 82
Not in attendance: Allen, Baggs, Bailey, Barry, Barton, Baus, Beam, Bishop, Buzon, Carico, Channell, Clark, Coe, Coghill, Cohen, Cole, Cooper, E., Cooper, M., Deavenport, Diminich, Divis, Drafts, Dukes, Echols, Embry, Fink, Gill, Holmes, Hudnall, Husser, Jamme, Jones, Kaynard, Lucy, Matheny, Mixson, Moring, Palmer, Ravenel, Ruettiger, Rust, Saboe, Savage, Seguer, Shahid, Smith, H., Stoney, Strickland, Taylor, Tecklenburg, John, Teller, Whitaker
Out of Town Make-ups: None
WELLNESS TIP
Try Something New
Springtime is a time for renewal. To get into the mood of change and forward momentum, try a new sport or an old one you haven’t done for a long time. Often, when we engage in new activities, it’s especially motivating. The more types of activities you engage in, the more energetic you’ll feel.
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.