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The Latest Bluffton Rotary News
Reminder: Fill the Van with Toys 
Reminder: Our holiday project working with Bluffton Self Help continues as we need to Fill the Van on December 11 with toys for their Christmas Store. The van will be at our meeting that day so bring as many toys as possible to help.
 
Notice:  Oyster Roast on February 1
Notice: Our annual Oyster Roast will be held on Saturday, February 1.

Dot Jeger will be bringing tickets to the meeting this week, for those who want to help sell or gift tickets for Christmas. She will have 75 envelopes pre-set with 6 numbered tickets in each; the amounts can be adjusted for more or less, as requested. She will track who has which set of numbers and will also bring tickets to the Satellite Club.
 
 
Meeting Recap: November 27
There was no meeting on November 27 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.
 
Upcoming Meeting: December 4
Our speaker for our December 4 meeting will be Chris Forster, Assistant Town Manager for the Town of Bluffton.
 
He graduated with a bachelor’s in economics and political science and a Master of Public Administration with a Graduate Certificate in Government Financial Management from the University of Connecticut.

Prior to joining the Town of Bluffton, Chris worked on government consolidation and shared services efforts for the State of Oklahoma and, most recently, as the Controller for the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities system.

Chris is a Certified Public Finance Officer and Certified Government Financial Manager.
 
 
 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Club Dues Invoices - please submit payment at your earliest convenience.  Several Rotarians have outstanding balances from prior invoices - if you are unsure of who you are, please reach out to Don Kensey, Rotary Club of Bluffton Treasurer.
 
CART FUND DONATIONS
Do you worry about Alzheimer’s?  We do not have a cure for Alzheimer’s disease, but we must find one.  Finding a cure starts with you.  Every year the CART (Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust) Fund gives research grants focused on finding a cure for Alzheimer’s disease. 
 
Have you given to the CART Fund this year?  The CART Fund is dedicated to raising funds to provide “seed” money for cutting edge, high impact research in hopes of finding a cure/prevention for Alzheimer’s disease.  The goal of the CART Fund is to encourage exploratory and developmental Alzheimer’s disease research projects within the United States. This is accomplished by providing financial support for the early and conceptual plans of those projects that may not yet be supported by extensive preliminary data but have the potential to substantially advance biomedical research. These projects should be distinct from those designed to increase knowledge in a well-established area unless they intend to extend previous discoveries toward new directions or applications.
 
If you would you like to donate to the C.A.R.T. fund, please scan the code below:
 
 
BRC YOUTUBE CHANNEL
The Bluffton Rotary Club has a YouTube Channel! You will find previous guest speakers and other fun videos, so be on the lookout for more content in the future. All you have to do is create a YouTube account and subscribe...with 80+ current members, we can do better than eight subscriber's!! Link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8TYzr9_xUE8Jfy-lniTt1A
 
CLUBBRUNNER MOBILE APP
Did you know ClubRunner is now available on your mobile device app store for FREE?!? Once downloaded, use your ClubRunner log-in. This will give you instant access to our member directory, events, news and other important information. Here is a video that highlights some of the features: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFLu08meAHI&t=12s
Please Help Us Stock the LITTLE FREE LIBRARIES
If you have any unused books on your bookshelves or in toy chests please contact dot.jeger@gmail.com so we can get them placed in our LFL!!
 
PLEASE READ:
Let’s keep up the good work in the community and the world. The Rotary Club of Bluffton supports this statement from Rotary International.
 
 
 
Rotary's Four Way Test
 
 
Rotary Vision Statement:
“Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change – across the globe, in our communities and in ourselves.”
Upcoming Events
2024 Salvation Army - Bell Ringing
Kroger
Nov. 16, 2024 9:00 a.m. –
Dec. 21, 2024 5:00 p.m.
 
2024 Holiday Party
Toomer's Seafood Restaurant
Dec. 09, 2024
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
 
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Speakers
Dec 04, 2024
Economic Growth and Development in Bluffton
Dec 11, 2024
Holiday Cheer
Dec 18, 2024
Student of the Month and Singing Eagles
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Tamara Thompson
December 1
 
Natalie Osterman
December 8
 
Louisa Harrison
December 10
 
Josh Artime
December 14
 
Cole Herbkersman
December 29
 
Sarah Reed
December 29
 
Michael Frazier
December 31
 
Join Date
Mike Pecosh
December 1, 2021
3 years
 
Brooklyn West
December 5, 2018
6 years
 
Michael Putich
December 11, 2013
11 years
 
Wil Saleeby
December 14, 2004
20 years
 
Rob Darling
December 15, 2021
3 years
 
Louisa Harrison
December 20, 2017
7 years
 
Don Kensey
December 30, 2009
15 years
 
Michael Hahn
December 30, 2000
24 years
 
Walter Nester
December 30, 2000
24 years
 
Pike Jones
December 31, 2002
22 years
 
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Welcome to Our Club!
Bluffton
Fellowship and Service the Bluffton Way
Wednesdays at 7:30 AM
Rotary Community Center/Oscar Frazier Park
11 Recreation Court
Bluffton, SC 29910
United States of America
Phone:
(843) 540-7957
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