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The Latest Bluffton Rotary News
Upcoming Meeting: July 23
Our July 23 Meeting will be our regular business meeting.
 
Meeting Recap: July 16
Jimmy Banton, LtCol USMC (Ret.) is a former Harrier pilot and Executive Director of Operation Patriots Forward Operating Base (OPFOB) . He spoke to the Bluffton Rotary Club on July 16 about a very special place in Ridgeland where our retired military vets and First Responders have found support and camaraderie. The non-profit was founded 5 years ago to support veterans and first responders against PTSD struggles and suicide prevention. The facility has 268 acres with outdoor activities, such as trails and fishing ponds. Over 36,000 people have come through OPFOB and they have not lost one of these people to suicide in the 5 years of operation. One word for OPFOB: Purpose – give purpose beyond the call of duty. For more information or to volunteer: OPFOB
 
 
 
 
Keep Us in the Know!
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.
 
 
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!!
 
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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
Bring a Friend to Mix, Mingle, & Membership!
The Elle Apartments
Jul. 30, 2025
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
 
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Speakers
Jul 23, 2025
Business Meeting
Jul 30, 2025
Mix, Mingle, and Membership
Aug 06, 2025
AI - Artificial Intelligence
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Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
David Hussey
July 3
 
Mike Tripka
July 7
 
Bill Epps
July 10
 
Lauren Leonard
July 21
 
Deborah Boshaw
July 25
 
Lori Mahoney
July 26
 
Join Date
Richard Coffield
July 1, 1990
35 years
 
Club Information
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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