On August 16 17 Rotarians and friends placed Manufactured Wire Reefs (MWRs) along the shore of the May River. This volunteer project is done in concert with the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, as part of their South Carolina Oyster Restoration and Enhancement Program (SCORE). The MWRs we placed along the shoreline were ones that our club volunteers built last October. We will have another SCORE project in the near future in order to build more of the MWRs for future placement along the banks of the May River.
Members who are interested in learning more about the importance of the SCORE program are encouraged to visit this website: https://score.dnr.sc.gov/deepc9f3.html
Chrystie Turner, Angela Boswell & Elizabeth Palmer
Poverty, Showers of Dignity, ALICE, and more
ALICE stands for Asset limited, Income Constrained, Employed. They make up the growing number of individuals and families struggling to make ends meet in the Lowcountry. They are your childcare worker, the cashier, your waitress, home health aide or even police officer. Interested in experiencing the challenges our ALICE neighbors face firsthand? You can join one of our free poverty simulations. The simulation is a powerful eye-opening journey that puts you in the shoes of someone struggling to make ends meet. Once you participate in one you can then volunteer to help at another simulation.
The Showers of Dignity is a vital resource that uplifts individuals experiencing homelessness or recovering from a disaster by providing essential hygiene services and connecting them to resources for rebuilding their lives. It’s small act with a big impact. For people experiencing homelessness we also provide seasonal backpacks.
Volunteers make up a huge part of our success. Whether you become a Rotary Reader volunteer, VITA volunteer, Corporate or Community Champion there is always a way to get involved and help empower individuals and families to reach their full potential. Together, we can create a Lowcountry where everyone thrives.
During our August13 meeting former mayor Lisa Sulka gave us the highlights of Bluffton's growth and development into the wonderful community that it is now.
From a 1 square mile community with 1 bank, 1 restaurant and two officers, with our high school students attending in Hilton Head, Bluffton has grown considerably.
It received a listing in the National Historic Register in the 1990's and kept on growing.
Lisa first ran for Town Council in 2004 and Mayor in 2008. She has overseen the growth and attention to focused planning in her 16 years in office and will remain here to offer her perspective and guidance for the rest of her life.
Regardless of issue, please let us know if something is going on to prevent you from attending our meetings. We have many members who can help, pray, or just call to lift your spirits.
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.
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:
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
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
