Serving historic Charleston, South Carolina, since 1920
FEB. 4, 2014 — Rotarian Mark Smith introduced his lifelong friend, Gov. Nikki Haley, the 116th governor of South Carolina.
Governor Haley, after noting that, “It is another great day in South Carolina,” said that she is very optimistic about the future of the state. “We are doing great things. We are at a five (5) year unemployment low.” Continue reading “Nikki Haley: S.C. governor”
JAN. 28, 2014 — Mr. Andrew Bell, president of the Charleston Battery Soccer Team, spoke at our January 28 meeting presenting a “State of the Sport” for Soccer in the U.S. Continue reading “Andrew Bell: Charleston Battery”
JAN. 21, 2014 — Carolyn Hunter, president of C&A Unlimited, Inc. and owner-operator of three local McDonald’s locations, joined the Club this week to share her story and thoughts on a successful life. Ms. Hunter serves on the boards of Trident Technical College Foundation, Charleston Southern University Board of Visitors, Trident United Way, and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Charleston. Continue reading “Carolyn Hunter: McDonald’s franchisee”
JAN. 14, 2014 — Dr. George Benson, the 19th president of the College of Charleston, was a most entertaining and informative speaker this past week. The 2013/14 school year will be his last as President of CofC and he will return to the classroom. Dr. Benson was a Rotary International fellow in his senior year as an undergrad at Bucknell. Continue reading “George Benson: College of Charleston”
JAN. 7, 2014 — Col. Darren E. Hartford, Commander, 437th Airlift Wing Joint Base treated our membership to an engaging presentation as part of our military speaker series. Hartford has commanded multiple refueling squadrons including two in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Among other distinguished posts, he has served on the Joint Staff and the USAF Headquarters’ Staff. The colonel has accumulated over 4,000 flying hours in C5, C17 and KC135 aircraft and has been honored with numerous awards for his exemplary service. Continue reading “Col. Darren Hartford—437th Airlift Wing, Joint Base Charleston”