Volume 56 Issue 20 Issue Date: April 21, 2011 Next Meeting: April 26, 2011 Linda Gallicchio Associate Director for Outreach at the Rutland Institute for Ethics Clemson University Linda Gallicchio is the associate director for outreach at the Rutland Institute for Ethics at Clemson University. The institute s mission is to nurture an ethical environment in various life communities. Linda is chiefly responsible for building relationships, and growing the Rutland Ethics Alliance, a member organization to support the work of the institute since funding cuts have imperiled it. A member of the Rotary Club of Anderson, Linda is her club s membership chair and is the president-elect nominee (2012-2013). She also chairs District 7750 s Four-Way Test Committee. Linda received her MBA, with distinction, from the State University of New York at Buffalo. She has more than 22 years of experience in managerial and executive roles across a variety of industries. Prior to her move to Upstate SC in 2006, she lived and worked in Kentucky, Massachusetts, Virginia, California and New York. Message From President Charles Warne President, Charles Warne, is in California this week enjoying some well earned time off. As you know, Charles has been working diligently on our District project for the Haitian people. This is yet another example of what our Foundation contributions can do: HAITI What can my small gift accomplish? $20 Provides farm tools $25 Provides fruit trees $50 Provides seasonal seeds for a year $100 Provides agricultural aid for a year $120 Treats a malnourished child $150 Gives a goat to a family $250 Provides for a family in the Family Assistance Program $2000 Provides a scholarship to the new Vocational School You are supporting our District s projects in Haiti that are helping to create a sustainable healthy living environment within Cange. Thank you for your contributions! Charles would like to send his best wishes for a beautiful spring weekend and a joyous Easter!
Congratulations Rotarians The Greenville YWCA recognized three members of our Club at the 2011 Women of Achievement Awards held at the Carolina First Center on April 7. Dr. Judith Prince was honored as a Woman of Achievement in the Education category. New members Erika Cannon and Nika White were recognized as 2011 Dream Achievers. Former Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar and new Rotaract member, Cindy Youssef, was recognized as a Dream Achiever and Minor Shaw, spouse of Club member Hal Shaw, was recognized as a Woman of Achievement in the Philanthropy category. Congratulations to these phenomenal women! GADC President & CEO Jerry Howard presented Nancy Whitworth (shown below), economic development director for the City of Greenville, with the seventh annual William D. Workman III Buffalo Hunter Award, the GADC's highest economic development honor. A native of Abbeville County, Ms. Whitworth played a leading role in dozens of significant economic development projects impacting Greenville County, including West End Market, Fluor Field, the Peace Center, Falls Park, Southwest Airlines, Lab21 and Proterra.
Annual Rotary District Conference May 13 15, 2011 Myrtle Beach, South Carolina WELCOME PROPOSED NEW MEMBER Gladys Richardson Vice President Palmetto Reed Company Sponsors: Kitty Allen and Myles Golden Rebekah Brown Retired Principal/Headmaster/Teacher Sponsors: James Rumrill and Bert Strange Russell B Miller Global Wealth Management Merrill Lynch Sponsors: John Redmond and Niles Ray The annual Rotary District 7750 Conference is less than one month away. This year we travel to Myrtle Beach for the first time in years. The family friendly festivities will be held at the beautiful Embassy Suites Myrtle Beach- Oceanfront Resort. We have quite a few from our Club that have already signed up and we hope that you will consider joining us! Here are some of the highlights: Friday night: Enjoy a Low Country Boil with beach band entertainment. Have all your senses tantalized with sounds from The Entertainers, the sight of the ocean as you dine and dance on the pool deck, the smell of the salty sea air and the taste of fresh seafood (a non-seafood dinner option as well as kids' meals will be available). Saturday: Hear about international projects in the works in India, Honduras, and Haiti plus presentations from our Japanese GSE team and our Youth Exchange students. Sunday: Memorial service followed by "The Economy & Where It's Headed, with Bruce Yandle, who served on White House staff during the Ford and Carter administrations and later as Executive Director of the Federal Trade Commission in the Reagan Administration. ROTO Pot - $395 49 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 meeting Embassy Suites Myrtle Beach-Oceanfront Resort, 9800 Queensway Boulevard, Myrtle Beach, SC 29572. Make Hotel Reservations Online or call: 800-876-0010.
Recent Meetings Congratulations to the Greenville Club for raising over $41,000 for the Rotary End Polio Now campaign. Robyn Zimmerman thanking the Road Warriors for their part in Stop Polio Click here to visit the online event gallery on the Greenville Rotary Website New Member Lunch April Birthdays On the first Monday of each month, new members are invited to join other new members for lunch (dutch treat) at noon at City Range Grill, 615 Haywood Road (across from Haywood Mall). This is a great opportunity to get to know each other in an informal setting with time for conversation and networking. These meetings count as a makeup for a regular meeting up to 2 weeks before or after. Upcoming Meeting Lineup May 10, 2011 May 24, 2011 June 14, 2011 June 28, 2011 Rodney Smolla- President Of Furman University Harris Pastides- President Of The University Of South Carolina Josef Kerscher- President Of BMW Charles Warne
Volunteers Needed - Stars and Stripes Cycling Event on May 29th! Save the Date The Downtown Rotary Club of Greenville has again partnered with the Palmetto Peloton Project to raise money for cancer research! The Palmetto Peloton Project is hosting its annual Stars and Stripes Challenge Ride on Sunday, May 29th. This is a popular recreational cycling event held in conjunction with USA Cycling Professional Championships weekend. The proceeds from the event are donated to cancer research. The Downtown Rotary Club needs volunteers to staff this event. We need course marshals and registration assistants. You can email: clubadmin@greenvillerotary.org to sign-up. Your families and friends are welcome to join you. Children must be at least 10 years old to volunteer. Additionally, you can help by either registering to ride in the race or by donating. If you are riding, you are welcome to register with the Rotary of Greenville team. The process is simple, here is the link: www.p3ride.org Help us raise a significant amount of money in what will prove to be a very fun and exciting day. Let s leave a fantastic impression on what Rotary can do! Yours in Rotary Service, The Greenville Rotarian Newsletter of the Rotary Club of Greenville Organized January 7, 1916 Volume 56, No. 20 April 21, 2011 RI President District Governor President President-Elect Secretary Treasurer Bulletin Editor Ray Klinginsmith Becky Faulkner Charles Warne Bert Strange Elizabeth Lyons Stan Reid Tim Nanney Rotary Club of Greenville 728 N. Pleasantburg Drive Greenville, SC 29607 Office: 864-235-2293 Fax: 864-235-3328 Office Hours Monday - Thursday - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm Friday - 9:00 am to 12:00 am For the third time in its 48 year history, the International Golfing Fellowship of Rotarians will bring its Championship competition to Pinehurst. The 48th World Championship will be held on three of the acclaimed golf courses of Pinehurst Resort the week of August 21-27, 2011. PDG Ray Taylor, from the Rotary Club of Pinehurst, NC, District 7690 is extending an invitation to members of our District 7750 to participate. Ray would like you to consider attending as well as announcing to your club that the website www.igfrpinehurst2011.com will open the door to a lifetime of acquaintance and food, fun and fellowship. You may contact Ray directly with questions: 910.692.2566, raytaylor@mindspring.com