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LXCL:Founded in 1915, the Historic Rotary Club of Charleston unites leaders who believe that service creates stronger communities. Through fellowship, volunteer service, and charitable giving, we support local and global initiatives that improve lives, develop young leaders, and create lasting impact.

It is once again time for Halloween Howl!&nbsp;An event hosted by the Charleston Police Department that brings our community together for an evening of fun, live music, food, and community fellowship.&nbsp; On October 22nd, please join fellow Rotarians at the Bus Shed (375 Meeting Street) as we distribute candy to trick-or-treaters in this safe alternative for our community members. This is a family focused event, so please dress up in your best costumes and bring your family to participate.&nbsp;

Halloween Howl

Join us for a lunch and a guided tour of The Cooper, Due to space limitations, this event is for Rotary Club of Charleston members only. Reservations will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis and will be closed when our maximum number is achieved. Members should meet at The Cooper and be ready to tour/eat at 12:00noon. We will be divided into two groups at that time and 1/2 will tour and 1/2 will eat and then we will switch.&nbsp;

Field Trip/Tour of The Cooper

Give blood with Historic Rotary of Charleston and The Blood Connection to support patients in urgent need across our community. Your donation reflects Rotary&rsquo;s ideal of service and recognition of the worthiness of every vocation involved in caring for others. 🩸 Each unit collected helps hospitals provide lifesaving care for aging neighbors, future generations, and families facing medical emergencies. By registering, you join a long tradition of Rotarians and friends using practical action to serve society.&nbsp; Donor Incentive:&nbsp;Each donor will receive $30 in Donor Rewards directly for personal use. TBC will also grant the Charleston Rotary Club $10 per donor at this event, the funds of which will be used for future Club projects and grants. Reminder that every donation can save up to 3 lives. Requirements:&nbsp;16+ years old (16-year-olds need a signed parental consent form), 110+ lbs, photo ID, and in general good health. Please sign up both here in Zeffy and with TBC at the following link: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://donate.thebloodconnection.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/312269" id="isPasted" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">The Blood Connection - Donor Portal</a>

Historic Rotary of Charleston: The Blood Connection - Blood Drive

Join us for the Rotary Club of Downtown Charleston&rsquo;s September Social on Tuesday, September 8th from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at Sunsets Creekside Bar on Shem Creek. Come for the waterfront views, stay for the conversation. Cocktails, bites, and a drink ticket are on us. This is a relaxed way to meet current members, and see how &ldquo;Service Above Self&rdquo; shows up in the Lowcountry. Thinking about joining Rotary? This is the easiest first step. Bring a friend. We also have two sponsorship levels open for this event: Platinum Sponsor, $500 (1 spot left): social media shoutouts, recognition at the event, and the opportunity to speak Gold Sponsor, $300 (3 spots left): social media shoutouts and recognition at the event Interested in sponsoring? Reach out to Charles Jablon at <a fr-original-style="" href="mailto:Charlie@sis-agency.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Charlie@sis-agency.com</a>.

September Rotary Social: Sunsets Creekside Bar

Join Charleston Rotary&rsquo;s Low Country Orphan Relief Project 🎒Your registration helps us organize volunteers, supplies, and support for children in foster and emergency care. Together, we live out &ldquo;Service Above Self&rdquo; through hands-on help&mdash;packing bags, sorting clothing, and preparing essentials. Please complete this form so we can confirm details, coordinate shifts, and keep you informed about project updates 📅. Your time and care directly support vulnerable kids in our community.

Historic Rotary of Charleston: Low Country Orphan Relief Volunteer Project

Join fellow Charleston Rotarians and friends for our August Social, an evening of easy conversation and connection away from the regular meeting schedule. This gathering helps strengthen the fellowship that supports our &ldquo;Service Above Self&rdquo; work throughout the year. 🎟️ Please use this form to let us know you&rsquo;re attending and if you plan to bring a guest. Your response helps us plan a welcoming, comfortable space for everyone. 🌆

Historic Rotary of Charleston: August Social at Elliotborough Mini Bar

Help us welcome our Rotary Youth Exchange Student, Sara Sistonen, to Charleston. Join fellow Rotarians as we give a warm Charleston welcome to our new Rotary Youth Exchange Student upon arrival in the United States! This is a wonderful opportunity to demonstrate the spirit of Rotary, help our student feel at home from the very beginning, and celebrate the life-changing experience of international exchange. Please RSVP so we can coordinate our welcome team and airport logistics. Together, let&#39;s make our newest exchange student feel the warmth, friendship, and hospitality that Rotary is known for. Service Above Self begins with a warm welcome.&nbsp; We look forward to seeing you there!Hosted by the Rotary Club of Charleston Youth Exchange Committee

Rotary Youth Exchange - Welcoming Our New Student: Sara Sistonen

Join us for one of our favorite Rotary traditions&mdash;the Rotary Sunset Social! We&#39;ll gather on Thursday, July 9, from 5:00&ndash;7:30 p.m. at Morrison Yard, Suite 600, for an evening of fellowship, great food, refreshments, games, and one of the best views of the Charleston skyline. The highlight of the evening will be the live drawing of our Rotary Escape Raffles, where four lucky winners will take home incredible travel experiences&mdash;from a luxury Turks &amp; Caicos getaway to a North Carolina wine country weekend, a Charleston staycation, and a private sunset harbor cruise. Admission to the Sunset Social is free, but we ask that you RSVP by Sunday, July 5, so we can plan food and refreshments. Spouses, family, friends, neighbors, and prospective Rotarians are all welcome! Want to make an even greater impact? Purchase one or more Rotary Escape Raffle tickets while you&#39;re here on Zeffy.Every raffle ticket helps support the Rotary Club of Charleston Foundation, funding local grants and service projects that strengthen our community through youth programs, education, and other critical needs throughout the Charleston area. With only 52 tickets available for each raffle package, your chances of winning are excellent&mdash;and every ticket purchased helps Rotary continue putting Service Above Self into action. Whether you join us for the celebration, purchase raffle tickets, or both, thank you for helping us create lasting impact in our community. We can&#39;t wait to celebrate with you on July 9!

Historic Charleston Rotary Sunset Social Event (and Summer Escape Raffle)

Come enjoy a beautiful spring evening of fellowship, food, and Fun &mdash; all supporting theRotary Club of Charleston Foundation and our many grants and service projects.We&#39;ll be at the Wappoo Shelter at James Island County Park! 🍤 Lowcountry Seafood Boil by Rotarian Cody Callerman🍺 Beer, wine, &amp; soda included with ticket price🎶 Live Music by Rotarian Tyler Jones⛳️ Fun games for the competitive ones!📚&zwj;Info table for Rotary Prospects &zwj;&zwj;Guests encouraged &mdash; bring friends and family! Also featuring:Rotary Escape Raffles: Three chances to win unforgettable experiences:🌴 Far Escape &ndash; Turks &amp; Caicos Caribbean Getaway🍷 Near Escape &ndash; North Carolina Wine Country Weekend🎭 Here Escape &ndash; Charleston Dinner &amp; Show for Two

Charleston Rotary Spring Social: Boil & Build

The Blue Bucket is one of our favorite Historic Rotary of Charleston traditions. Members make a contribution in exchange for sharing an announcement, celebration, shout-out, or other good news with the club. Through October, all Blue Bucket contributions will support Rotary&rsquo;s PolioPlus efforts and help advance Rotary&rsquo;s longstanding commitment to ending polio worldwide. Can&rsquo;t make the meeting? You can still participate! Make your contribution here, and we&rsquo;ll include your announcement in the following week&rsquo;s update. Thank you for giving, sharing, and helping us Create Lasting Impact.

The Blue Bucket is one of our favorite Historic Rotary of Charleston traditions. Members make a contribution in exchange for sharing an announcement, celebration, shout-out, or other good news with the club.Through October, all Blue Bucket contributions will support Rotary’s PolioPlus efforts and help advance Rotary’s longstanding commitment to ending polio worldwide.Can’t make the meeting? You can still participate! Make your contribution here, and we’ll include your announcement in the following week’s update.Thank you for giving, sharing, and helping us Create Lasting Impact.

Rotary Blue Bucket Announcements!

Adopt-A-Poll invites Rotarians and community partners to serve at local polling sites, supporting fair, accessible elections and preserving civic history. Your participation reflects Rotary&rsquo;s commitment to high ethical standards and public service.&nbsp; Requirements, Details, &amp; Necessary Steps:<ol fr-original-style="" id="isPasted" style="width: 100%; box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">We will need 12 volunteers to complete a &quot;poll worker application&quot; online by 9/30: <a fr-original-style="" href="https://app.pollworkerhub.com/live-form/12aa45c0-3c66-43b8-b15f-0ecbf433e6af" id="isPasted" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Poll Worker Hub</a>. Volunteers need to specify the &quot;Rotary Club of Charleston&quot; as the &quot;Adopt a Poll&quot; Organization.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">12 volunteers will split 6 shifts: 1st shift - 6AM to 1PM and 2nd Shift - 1PM to 8PM (6 needed for each shift)</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Once we have a minimum of 12 volunteers, the Club will fill out the &quot;Vendor Form&quot; for the Rotary Club of Charleston and provide a list of our club volunteers.&nbsp;</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Payment of the $250/full shift will be paid to Rotary Club of Charleston ($25 x 6 = $1,500).</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">If we can get 24 volunteers, we can adopt 2 polling places</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Volunteers will receive a link to online poll worker training after 10/2 and before 11/2. You must complete this training.</li></ol>If you have additional questions or concerns, please contact Karen Clark or Richard Kelly.

Adopt-A-Poll

Volunteer with Rotary at the Alston Wilkes Society Oyster Roast to support our shared commitment to service, dignity, and community. The Alston Wilkes Society (AWS) is a South Carolina nonprofit organization that provides those most at risk with hope for a brighter future. AWS provides supportive services to Veterans and their families, individuals with justice system involvement, and at-risk youth and adults in our community. Volunteers will assist with check-in, set‑up, event needs, and clean‑up 🦪. Whether you stay for one shift or the whole event, your steady help strengthens Rotary&rsquo;s ongoing work with vulnerable neighbors and future generations. Volunteers&nbsp;are welcomed to enjoy oysters, food, and other beverages as they work during their shift.&nbsp;

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