Speaker Date Topic
Charitable Giving Committee Jun 18, 2025
Charitable Giving
Business Meeting Jun 25, 2025
Business Meeting
No Meeting Jul 02, 2025
Charlie Wetmore Jul 09, 2025
2025-2026 Bluffton Rotary
Jimmy Banton Jul 16, 2025
Operation Patriots Forward Operating Base (OPFOB)

OPFOB is a local, veteran-run nonprofit dedicated at preventing veterans and first responders suicide through outdoor recreation and peer engagement.  Located here in the lowcountry, OPFOB's 268-acre property provides mulitiple outdoor rereation activities and programs for its members at no cost to them. 

Business Meeting Jul 23, 2025
Business Meeting
5th Wednesday Event Jul 30, 2025
FUN!!
David Nelems Aug 06, 2025
AI - Artificial Intelligence

David Nelems is an entrepreneurial leader, Airline Transport Pilot, and serial entrepreneur who serves as the Director of Special Projects at the Don Ryan Center for Innovation (DRCI) in Blu ton, South Carolina. Formerly the Center’s CEO for nine years, David has guided DRCI’s mission to help early-stage and existing businesses grow and thrive throughout the Lowcountry and beyond. Under his leadership, DRCI programs have supported the launch and growth of more than 92 companies, with advisory impact on over 300 businesses in the last decade. An experienced founder and operator, David launched a pioneering business-to-business video streaming company in 1998, scaling it into a multimillion-dollar enterprise ultimately acquired in 2007 — well ahead of the mainstream video revolution.

 Today, David and the DRCI are recognized regional thought leaders in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for business and community impact. Over the past year alone, David has presented and demoed emerging AI tools and techniques at dozens of events, reaching more than 2,000 entrepreneurs, civic leaders, and professionals through hands-on workshops, conferences, and community talks. Known for his approachable, practical mentoring style, David brings a “been there, done that” perspective to helping entrepreneurs navigate the challenges of building successful ventures. In addition to his business career, David has over 30 years of experience as a commercial pilot and aircraft owner, flying for individuals, corporate clients, charter services, and Delta Private Business Jets. A multi-faceted talent, he is also an accomplished keyboardist who toured nationally as a musician in earlier years. David holds a degree in Human Relations and Aviation Management from Georgia State University and continues to spearhead AI-driven innovation initiatives and community programs across South Carolina through his leadership at DRCI.
Lisa Sulka Aug 13, 2025
Lisa Sulka
Business Meeting Aug 27, 2025
Business Meeting
Don Brashears Sep 03, 2025
Rotary International Foundation Basic Education and Literacy

The presentation outlined RI’s Lifetime Charitable GIFT Annuity which creates a Legacy for the donor along with beneficial income opportunities for the donor.

District Governor Reception Sep 16, 2025
District Governor Reception
District Governor Sep 17, 2025
District Governor
Business Meeting Sep 24, 2025
Business Meeting
Business Meeting Oct 22, 2025
Business Meeting
5th Wed. Event Oct 29, 2025
5th Wed. Event
No Meeting Nov 26, 2025
No Meeting