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Volume 57 Issue 08 Issue Date: October 20, 2011 Next Meeting: October 25, 2011 Dr. Thomas F.

Moore s extensive background in higher education, knowledge of the state and commitment to excellence as a professor and an administrator made him an ideal choice to lead one of the fastest growing

Moore s appointment follows a distinguished 30-year career in higher education in which he has worked closely with various constituencies, including students, faculty, administrators, alumni,

Prior to coming to USC Upstate, Moore served as vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty at Winthrop University, located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, from 2003 until 2011.

Moore served as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences from 2001 until 2003 and in the top position of faculty governance, representing faculty before Winthrop s Board of Trustees, from 1996 until

1 Volume 57 Issue 08 Issue Date: October 20, 2011 Next Meeting: October 25, 2011 Dr. Thomas F. Moore Chancellor University of South Carolina Upstate Dr. Thomas F. Moore began serving as chancellor of the University of South Carolina Upstate (USC Upstate) on August 1, Moore s extensive background in higher education, knowledge of the state and commitment to excellence as a professor and an administrator made him an ideal choice to lead one of the fastest growing universities in South Carolina. Moore s appointment follows a distinguished 30-year career in higher education in which he has worked closely with various constituencies, including students, faculty, administrators, alumni, business, community, and political leaders. Prior to coming to USC Upstate, Moore served as vice president for academic affairs and dean of the faculty at Winthrop University, located in Rock Hill, South Carolina, from 2003 until He joined Winthrop in 1986 as chair of the department of chemistry and physics, a position he held until In 1991, he became director of the Master of the Liberal Arts Program. Moore served as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences from 2001 until 2003 and in the top position of faculty governance, representing faculty before Winthrop s Board of Trustees, from 1996 until Moore is active in higher education initiatives nationally and has served on committees of the National Collegiate Athletic Association, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and the Association of Graduate Liberal Studies Programs. He earned his bachelor s degree in chemistry from Huntingdon College in Montgomery, Alabama, and his doctorate in inorganic chemistry from the University of South Carolina. He has attended professional development programs at Harvard, Yale and Northwestern universities. Moore began his academic career in 1978 in Statesboro, Georgia as assistant professor of chemistry at Georgia Southern College, where he taught until From 1981 to 1986, he was on the faculty at Birmingham-Southern College, first as an assistant professor of chemistry and later as associate professor and director of the Honors Program. Birmingham-Southern College is located in Birmingham, Alabama. A native of Alabama, Moore and his wife, Marsha, have two sons, Charlie and Kirk.

University of South Carolina Upstate The University of South Carolina Upstate is a comprehensive, public institution located in the Upstate of South Carolina.

2 University of South Carolina Upstate The University of South Carolina Upstate is a comprehensive, public institution located in the Upstate of South Carolina. Among the fastest growing universities in South Carolina, USC Upstate offers more than 40 bachelor s degree programs in the liberal arts and sciences, business administration, nursing and teacher education, and master s degrees in education. USC Upstate is ranked among the top five Comprehensive Colleges in the South by U.S. News & World Report. One of the leading metropolitan universities in the Southeast, USC Upstate enrolls a diverse and dynamic community of 5,500 students from across the surrounding area, as well as 38 states and 71 countries. Minority enrollment currently exceeds 33 percent. USC Upstate s thriving campus includes 330 acres, a Health Education Complex, residential housing for 1,000, and an athletic complex. Additionally, the University has a Greenville campus that enrolls more than 1,000 junior- and senior-level commuter students and the George Dean Johnson Jr. College of Business and Economics located in downtown Spartanburg that is home to 800 business majors. The USC Upstate Spartans now compete on the NCAA Division I level as a member of the Atlantic Sun Conference. The Spartans field 17 varsity sports -- basketball, soccer, tennis, golf, cross country, and track and field for both women and men; baseball for men; and softball and volleyball for women. More than 19,000 students have earned their degrees from USC Upstate and are now representing the University as alumni. Nearly 85 percent of our alumni choose to remain in the Upstate to build their lives and careers, making a significant impact on the region s economy and quality of life. Check out Greenville Rotary s new Facebook page. While you are there, go ahead and like us! The nominating committee of the Rotary Club of Greenville seek nominations for Officers of the Club and Board Members for the year commencing July 1 st Officers are: President President Elect Secretary Treasurer Five Members for the board to serve two years. Please send nominations to the Rotary Club or to Charles Warne, Committee Chair. cwarne@hewittcoleman.com by October 31st 2011

This article will briefly introduce this club, its leaders and some thoughts about how together we can serve the mission of Rotary in our communities.

3 OCTOBER 2011 ROTARACT THE NEXT GENERATION Our Club has a history of expanding the Rotary footprint in the Upstate. Last year, we were pleased to find ourselves once again growing interest in Rotary through the sponsorship of Greenville Rotaract, a New Generations Club. This article will briefly introduce this club, its leaders and some thoughts about how together we can serve the mission of Rotary in our communities. President John Catoe and President-Elect Cindy Youssef recently released their Strategic Plan ( ), a short document focusing on four themes leadership and professional development, membership, meaningful service and financial strength. Aspiring to become 100 members in five years, they have a great start. Many of their current members have experienced the Rotary message through prior involvement in RYLA, Interact, Rotary scholarships, GSE experiences or as a recipient of a Rotary service project. Meet Rotary Member and Rotaract President, John Catoe John is a currently a member of North Greenville Rotary. He initially joined Rotary and became involved in a Rotaract club while working in Atlanta. Last year John was glad to respond to District Governor Becky Faulkner s request to discuss how to start a Rotaract club here. The rest is history. Their club structure includes trademark Rotary experiences focused on service, relationships, involved participation, and member support for Rotary International. What you would also expect is that membership includes folks from years of age. Meetings are held bi-monthly, one of which involves a service opportunity. Meetings attract visitor/guests, full members and visiting Rotarians. They consider themselves a very active, creative and fun group. Unlike other groups for young professionals, Rotaract members seem drawn to the possibility of joining one club where they can satisfy their professional/personal growth needs, international interests, service-orientation and community involvement desires. Through Downtown Club mentoring, these Rotaract members get direct exposure to the impact that Rotary makes on the lives of individual members and families. When the time is right for each member, transitioning to a local Rotary Club will be natural, suggests John Catoe. They are meeting Rotary members at Rotaract meetings, through their service and mentoring activity. These relationships are a core part of the Rotaract experience and will be a bridge to their future as a Rotarian. Continued on next page

Meet Rotaract President-Elect, Cindy Youssef Cindy is not new to Rotary as she was named the District 7750 2008 Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholar where she served in Australia while completing

It is service on a grand scale that excites her to one-day become a Rotarian. And she is sure that others will do the same.

4 Meet Rotaract President-Elect, Cindy Youssef Cindy is not new to Rotary as she was named the District Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholar where she served in Australia while completing her masters degree studies in diplomacy and international relations. She, like many other Rotaract members, was very excited to know that Holiday Lights is sponsored by Downtown Greenville Rotary. It is service on a grand scale that excites her to one-day become a Rotarian. And she is sure that others will do the same. Facing demands for their time and involvement, Greenville Rotaract is an all-in-one choice for our members, comments Cindy Youssef. Future Rotaract members may choose to participate in Downtown Greenville Club s service projects and have international experiences through GSE or work on our literacy and hunger projects in Haiti. Prospective members experience the results of service work by participating in at least one service activity before joining. They see the difference that they can make which makes joining an obvious choice. Both John and Cindy encourage our members to refer a young professional and join them at a Rotaract meeting or provide mentoring to a Rotaract member. Sponsoring this Rotaract club is our investment in the future of our Club and in the future of our community. Catch the Vision Make it Happen BE A GREAT MEMBER OF THE ROTARY CLUB OF GREENVILLE

5 STRANGE STUFF I think it is fair to say that those of you who did not brave the rain for our annual Fall Fellowship Outing at White Oaks missed a memorable evening and a really fun time. While the weather outside certainly could have been more cooperative, the warmth of the fellowship inside more than made up for it. As usual, this event provided a chance for members and guests to get to know one another in a way that just doesn t happen at our regular meetings. It was great to see gaggles of folks enjoying food and conversation around the house and under the tents outside. Thanks again to Rod Smolla for opening his home to us, and to the Furman event and catering staffs who did such a marvelous job. Do you realize that next Monday, October 24, is World Polio Day? What a great opportunity to celebrate the strides that Rotary and its worldwide health partners have made in eradicating this scourge from the face of the earth. I hope you will use this day also as a time to meet my challenge to each member of the Club to contribute at least $25 this year to Rotary s ongoing effort to meet the challenge from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for eliminating polio from our world. I ve made mine, and I m counting on each of you to make yours. Elsewhere in this issue you will also note that The Rotary Foundation is offering 2-for-1 recognition for those who contribute at least $100 between 6 a.m. (CST) and noon (CST) on Friday, the 28 th. There s also information about a second initiative a social media push promoting Rotary s polio eradication efforts. All you techies as well as the technologically challenged please take note and do your part. Elsewhere you will find information regarding the upcoming fundraiser for the Community Rotaract Club which is sponsored by our Club. I hope as many of you as possible will support these outstanding young professionals and future Rotarians in this effort. If you cannot attend, please purchase a ticket (or two) and give them to a young professional you know who would benefit from Rotaract. There are just three things you need to remember to make the Rotary Club of Greenville an even stronger force for good in our community and around the world. Those three things are: Membership! Membership! Membership! Folks, we are behind the power curve on our recruitment efforts. The bottom line is simply this the fewer members we have, the less we are able to do for others locally and across the globe. Since each of you is on the Membership Committee, your fellow members are counting on you to find those quality Rotarians in your businesses, neighborhoods, and places of worship. Don t let them down. Finally and very importantly Roper Mountain Holiday Lights needs everyone s help. I realize that we can t all be out there every weekend, but everyone needs to be out there at least one weekend to help complete the set-up. Fall is a busy time for all of us, but this job doesn t just happen it takes a real team effort. Don t let Mark Dullea s pleas for assistance fall on deaf ears. To plagiarize the line from the ad from the Greenville Road Warriors, Get thee to the Mountain! See you on Tuesday for the next meeting of the best and best-looking Club in the Rotary world. Yours in Rotary Service, Catch the Vision Make it Happen

WORLD POLIO DAY: TELL THE STORY, FINISH THE JOB We have made tremendous progress in the fight to eradicate polio. We are at an historic moment -- less than 1% away from the end of polio forever.

We would like you to participate in two major online initiatives: a 2-for-1 donation recognition campaign and a social media push promoting Rotary s global polio eradication efforts.

6 WORLD POLIO DAY: TELL THE STORY, FINISH THE JOB We have made tremendous progress in the fight to eradicate polio. We are at an historic moment -- less than 1% away from the end of polio forever. In honor of World Polio Day on 24 October 2011, we are asking for your help to tell the world about Rotary s achievements and to finish the job. We would like you to participate in two major online initiatives: a 2-for-1 donation recognition campaign and a social media push promoting Rotary s global polio eradication efforts. 2-for-1 Recognition During the week of October 2011, donors will receive 2- for-1 recognition for every online contribution of US$100 or more made to PolioPlus on You must donate online to make this promotion a success. To do so, you must be registered with Rotary s Member Access prior to making an online contribution. Member access provides Rotarians with online services and other important features. To register for Member Access, please visit memberaccess. The promotion will begin on 6 a.m., Central Standard Time (CST), on Monday, 24 October, and end at 12 noon sharp (CST), on Friday, 28 October. Please note that contributions on contribute are in US dollars and 11 other Rotary supported currencies, including AUD, CAD, CHF, DKK, EUR, GBP, JPY, NZD, NOK, SEK, ZAR. Also, online contributions cannot be made on behalf of another individual, club, or district. We expect to have a high volume of online traffic associated with this promotion. Please allow 4-6 weeks for the promotional recognition to appear on your account and to request recognition materials. Click here for more information on the 2-for-1 recognition promotion. "This Close" In addition, help spread the word to friends and family by participating in an exciting online campaign. To encourage widespread support for the effort to eradicate polio, Rotary has recruited a select group of notables for a This Close public awareness campaign. These public service announcements emphasize that Rotary is 99 percent toward its goal to eradicate this disease. You can join the ranks of high-profile participants right now by creating your own We re ThisClose to Ending Polio image, sharing with members of your social networks, and encouraging them to do the same by visiting Click here for suggestions on how to create your ad and maximize your social media reach. Together we can celebrate this year s World Polio Day by bringing global attention to Rotary s work to eradicate polio. Thank you for your ongoing commitment to Rotary s End Polio Now campaign.

Join us for an evening of wine and jazz to benefit Greenville Rotaract. We will be featuring a wine tasting of various Spanish wines with appetizers provided.

7 Join us for an evening of wine and jazz to benefit Greenville Rotaract. We will be featuring a wine tasting of various Spanish wines with appetizers provided. Jazz Stomp Revue will be performing jazz standards through the evening. This is a great opportunity to meet Greenville Rotaract, meet the Rotarians, and discuss service with the community! Click the link for more information and to register: rotaractwineandjazz.eventbrite.com

Courses are fun, topical, interactive, and geared toward busy business and professional persons who want to be more effective leaders in their vocation and club and more knowledgeable Rotarians.

Students return to their club with enthusiasm, new contacts, fresh ideas, an increased understanding of their potential as Rotarians, and valuable skills impacting their potential leadership in the

8 What is RLI? The Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI) is a series of fast-paced, interactive, one-day courses offered to refine a Rotarian's leadership skills and increase their base of knowledge in Rotary. Courses are fun, topical, interactive, and geared toward busy business and professional persons who want to be more effective leaders in their vocation and club and more knowledgeable Rotarians. Rotary Clubs are encouraged to select at least two candidates for RLI annually. Students return to their club with enthusiasm, new contacts, fresh ideas, an increased understanding of their potential as Rotarians, and valuable skills impacting their potential leadership in the club. Zone 33 RLI serves Rotary Clubs in North Carolina, South Carolina, East Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia & the Southern Caribbean. Locations and Dates for upcoming RLI events are conveniently planned throughout the service area on various dates throughout the year. Rotarians are encouraged to attend RLI events at any location. The next RLI event in our area will be held in at the Spartanburg Community College Tyger River Campus in Duncan on Friday, November 4. This year the Rotary Club of Greenville will reimburse the $95.00 per session tuition for up to a total of six sessions for its members. This will be done on a first-come, firstserved basis, so go on-line today at and register, then forward your paid receipt to Club Administrator Mandy Dutton. You can view the entire schedule and register for any event at the website. The deadline for registration is one week out from the event that means next Friday, October 28 so register today. The November HHH is at Ruth s Chris on November 14 5:30pm-7:00pm

9 ROTARY HISTORY QUIZ The question from the last issue of The Greenville Rotarian was: The Rotary Club of Greenville was chartered in 1916, the same year that the first Rotary club was established in a non-english-speaking country. In what city was that club? a. Mexico City b. Paris c. Havana d. Buenos Aires The answer is: c. Havana And the question for this issue is: What contribution to Rotary tradition was made by Harry Ruggles, the fifth member of the Rotary Club of Chicago? a. Meeting for a meal b. Singing c. Annual dues d. Vocational talks Fellow Rotarians: The following is a list of the work day remaining for the setup of the 2011 Roper Mountain Holiday Lights: Saturday, October 29 th from 8:30am 1pm need 40 volunteers Saturday, November 5 th from 8:30am 1pm need 40 volunteers Sunday, November 13 th from 1pm 5pm need 40 volunteers Saturday, November 19 th from 8:30am 1pm need 40 volunteers Sunday, November 20 th from 1pm 5pm need 40 volunteers There is much to do and we will make sure that we can accommodate everybody s physical needs and abilities. By this I mean there are tasks that require very little to no strenuous activity to those requiring some lifting and muscle. If for some odd reason you can not help out by volunteering you can always support the project with a sponsorship or two. Ask a friend or your company to sponsor the event. I can t think of any other event in the area that runs for 37 nights. That equates to a lot of exposure. Please take a look at your schedule and let me know which days you would like to work. You can either call my office at or send me an mark@dullearesidential.comto let me know when you can volunteer. I can t tell you how many new members have said they really enjoyed there time the past two weekends preparing for the event. This is truly the best opportunity you will be offered to become better acquainted with you fellow club member, learn about their lives, and network. Holiday Lights work days are held at the Roper Mountain Science Center on Roper Mountain Road. Friends, neighbors and supervised children are welcome to attend. I look forward to seeing you often over the coming weeks. Regards, Mark Dullea - Chair Roper Mountain Holiday Lights Additional Holiday Lights Work Day When: Sunday, October 23 rd (Additional work day) Time: 1:00pm - 5:00pm Come for all or part of the workday Where: Roper Mountain Science Center

10 The greeting committee Front Yard of White Oaks Cary Wilson and Michael Herlong Bert Strange and Michael Fletcher Max and Diane Cochran Elizabeth Garrison and Melitta Holcombe

Each One Recruit One Stephanie Knobel Ashley Foster Cindy Roddey Jacqui Bomar Melitta Holcombe Scott Timmons Paul Savas Rod Smolla Josephine Bernson Upcoming Speakers 8-Nov 22-Nov 13-Dec 20-Dec

11 Each One Recruit One Stephanie Knobel Ashley Foster Cindy Roddey Jacqui Bomar Melitta Holcombe Scott Timmons Paul Savas Rod Smolla Josephine Bernson Upcoming Speakers 8-Nov 22-Nov 13-Dec 20-Dec 10-Jan 24-Jan 14-Feb 28-Feb 13-Mar 27-Mar Lieutenant Colonel Thomas Gilleran, Professor of Military Science Furman University Rotary Foundation Showcase PDG Bill Wilson from Statesville, NC Holiday Music Program / Parent / Child Day Mid- Year Review Bobbie Hitt- South Carolina Department Of Commerce Law Day Trey Suggs Jeremiah Dew Career Day Rotary Literacy Day

12 Upcoming Discover Rotary October 26-7:30 Commerce Club November 9-7:30 Commerce Club November 23-7:30 Commerce Club Orientation for New Members Greenville Rotary invites you to New Member Orientation, customarily held on the fourth Tuesday of each month, starting at 11:15 a.m. Orientation is held two doors down from the Poinsett Hotel in the board room of the Greenville Symphony Orchestra office. ROTO Pot - $ cards remaining Join us for fun & excitement while supporting Rotary Charities $5.00 each meeting for 2 tickets $50.00 for 10 meeting punch card for 2 tickets per The Greenville Rotarian Newsletter of the Rotary Club of Greenville Organized January 7, 1916 Volume 57, No. 08 October 20, 2011 RI President District Governor President President-Elect Secretary Treasurer Bulletin Editor Kaylan Banerjee Gary Goforth Bert Strange Elizabeth Lyons Judith Prince Terry Weaver Tim Nanney Rotary Club of Greenville 728 N. Pleasantburg Drive Greenville, SC Office: Fax: Office Hours Monday - Thursday - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Friday - 9:00 am to 12:00 am October Birthdays Health & Happiness Member Birthdays Van Dyke, Joel (JOEL) Mizuno, Keinsokuke (KEN) Roosevelt, Mark A. (MARK) Ray, C. Niles (NILES) Kivett, Walter C. (WALT) White, Samuel B. (SAM) Bell, Randy Leo (RANDY) Powell, J. Wheeler (WHEELER) Moon, James (JAMIE) Bolton, Jack H. Jr. (CHIP) Hempel, Guy W. (GUY) Miller, Russell B. (RUSS) Coleman, Robert A. (BOB A.) Birthday 15-Oct 15-Oct 17-Oct 17-Oct 17-Oct 19-Oct 21-Oct 25-Oct 25-Oct 26-Oct 26-Oct 27-Oct 27-Oct The Rotary Club of Greenville hosts a monthly evening fellowship hour open to Rotarians from any club. Typically held at a Greenville-area restaurant, the Health & Happiness Hour (HHH) includes complimentary hors d'ouvres, a cash bar and great fellowship with Rotarians in a non-meeting setting. These events are typically on the third Monday of each month at 5:30pm, although schedules may change. HHH events count as a makeup. Be sure to check the Club Calendar for location and possible date changes.

South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson to Address Club

Volume 57 Issue 14 Issue Date: February 9, 2012 Next Meeting: February 14, 2012 South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson to Address Club Alan Wilson was elected South Carolina s Fifty-First Attorney