February 8, 2018 Volume 102 Issue 14 Join us at the Westin Poinsett Hotel Tuesday, February 13 at 12:00; Business Begins at 12:15 Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Featuring Judge Perry H. Gravely Judge Perry H. Gravely was born in Pickens, South Carolina in 1960. He is married to Kathryn Coleman Gravely who is the Director of Community Relations for Cannon Memorial Hospital in Pickens and they have 4 children. Judge Gravely, the son of David and Louise Gravely, grew up in Pickens and attended Wofford College where he graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa in 1983 with a Bachelor s degree as a History Major. He then attended the University of South Carolina School of Law where he graduated in 1986 and was a member of the Order of Wig and Robe. After law school, Judge Gravely worked as an associate for Leatherwood, Walker, Todd and Mann, in Greenville, South Carolina before moving back to Pickens in 1992 where he worked for Acker, Acker, Welmaker and Johnson and later became a partner at the firm. In 1995, Judge Gravely went into solo practice and started The Gravely Law Firm, P.A. where he worked until he was elected as Resident Judge for the Thirteenth Circuit (Seat 1) on February 4, 2015 and took the bench on April 13, 2015. Judge Gravely also served as Municipal Judge for the City of Pickens from 2003 to 2015. He served 2 terms on the South Carolina Bar House of Delegates, was named as a finalist for Pro Bono Lawyer of the Year (1989) and received the Bronze Compleat Lawyer Award from the University of South Carolina School of Law Alumni Association in 1995. He has been very active in many civic and charitable groups in Pickens and Greenville through the years, including serving as Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop 51 in Pickens since 2004. INVITE A FUTURE ROTARIAN AS A GUEST -- $21 Includes a delicious lunch, an inspiring program, and free parking. Pre-register your guest to save time at check-in.
President s Message Thoughts from President Scott Stephens Why Rotary? When I am out in the Greenville community, I proudly proclaim that I am a Rotarian. I do this by wearing my Rotary pin and by talking about Rotary to people I meet. I am constantly inviting people to come and hear one of our great speakers and meet the members of our Rotary Club. Inevitably, I get the question..why are you a member of Rotary? I love it when people ask me why I m involved with Rotary, because I can explain what a difference Rotary makes in the world. Besides almost eliminating polio and providing water to impoverished families in remote areas of the world, Rotary members are helping people to learn to read, and they are providing business training to single mothers. Rotarians are mentoring to returning veterans, they are providing love and care to children who need hope, and they are providing much-needed financial resources to worthy kids who need help with college tuition. When I say they, I actually mean we. We Rotarians in the Rotary Club of Greenville are providing all that, and much more. What s not to be proud of? Scott Stephens, President With Sympathy Kathryn Helt s father, Clarence Chris Leverenz, passed away unexpectedly Thursday afternoon in Donna, Texas, during surgery to place a pacemaker. He was 87, and also leaves behind Kathryn s mom and brother. Please remember Kathryn and the rest of the family in your thoughts and prayers. Former Club President Judith Prince s mother, died on Wednesday, January 24 and was buried on Friday, January 26. She was 91, and she lived a long life. She had been sick for a number of years.
Mark Your Calendar CALENDAR Tuesday, February 13 Tuesday, February 27 Tuesday, February 27 Rotary Club of Greenville Meeting, 12:00 noon, Westin Poinsett Hotel featuring Law Enforcement Appreciation Day Discover Rotary Meeting, 11:00 AM, Westin Poinsett Hotel Come and Learn More About Rotary Rotary Club of Greenville Meeting, 12:00 noon, Westin Poinsett Hotel featuring USC Upstate Chancellor Brendan Kelly Tuesday, March 5 Friday, May 18 Monday, May 21 New Member Orientation, 5:00pm, Poinsett Club All Club Conference, Hilton Charleston Convention Center Rotary Charities Cup Golf Tournament, Holly Tree Country Club The Object of Rotary The Object of Rotary is to encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and, in particular, to encourage and foster: FIRST: SECOND: THIRD: FOURTH: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service; High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian s occupation as an opportunity to serve society; The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian s personal, business, and community life; The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.
Service Above Self 2018 Rotary Charities Grant Application All 501(c)(3) organizations can apply for Rotary Club of Greenville grants. The grant proposal should present project outcomes that can be quantified and measured. The proposal should state the overall lasting impact of the project on the Greenville/Upstate community, including the number of people impacted. The grant proposal should address the sustainability of the project. Grant applications and supporting documents must be submitted electronically to clubadmin@greenvillerotary.org by the end of the day on Friday, March 2, 2018. Submissions by mail or hand delivery will not be accepted. If you have questions about any part of the grant process, please contact Walter Kivett by email at walter.kivett@gmail.com 2018 Rotary Charities Grant Application: http://www.directory-online.com/rotary/accounts/7750/downloads/6198/2018%20rotary%20charities%20 Grant%20Application.docx Early Act First Knight (EAFK) Update Future Knighting ceremonies: Our Club partners with 2 schools in the area, Alexander Elementary School and Lead Academy, in the Early Act First Knight program. In a recent report on the partnership, Jane Dyer explained, Our first knighting ceremony was a few weeks ago and you can t imagine how excited the students were when the curtains were pulled back and they saw a real knight!!! Make plans to attend one of the knighting ceremonies; however, if you do plan to attend, contact Jane as schedules may change due to conflicts that arise within the schools. Alexander Elementary School February 20, 1:15 PM March 20, 1:15 PM May 7, 1:15 PM Lead Academy February 22, 1:00 PM March 23, 1:00 PM May 11, 1:00 PM The program still needs volunteers, so if you would like to be involved in this very rewarding endeavor, Jane will be happy to provide additional information. Jane Dyer: jandjdyer@hotmail.com
Programs Career Day: Showing the Path Career Day has become a signature event for our club. It pairs a high school student with a Rotary volunteer mentor in the career field of the student's choice for a half-day shadowing experience. The students are juniors and seniors selected by their counselors from participating Greenville county high schools. The event provides the students a unique opportunity to learn about a career interest in a hands-on manner and provides Rotarians an opportunity to fulfill their commitment to vocational service, one of the four primary areas of service in Rotary, in a meaningful way. The Career Day Service Award is also given on this day to either a Rotarian or a community member who has demonstrated high ethical standards in business and professional affairs and positively influences the future of youth in our community. If you are willing to share information with students interested in your chosen profession, please volunteer to spend time with them during Career Day. The following professions are represented: Arts (Performing, Visual, Photography, Creative Writing) Attorney (Civil, Criminal, Corporate, Estate) Banking, Financial and Investing Services (Banking, Investment Advisors, Insurance Building Construction (Consulting Engineering, Architecture, Contracting) Building Trades (Electricians, Plumbers, Welders, Carpenters, etc.) Business, Finance & Accounting (Corporate, Private, Public Accounting) Corporate Administration (Clerical, Bookkeeping, Data Entry, Communication, CS, HR Entrepreneurship (Starting or owning a business) Education (Teaching, Administration) Engineering (Electrical/Electronics/Computers, Mechanical, Chemical, Industrial, Health Care Providers (Physicians, Nurses, Technicians) Health Care Administration (Hospital administration, Practice Management, Patient Hotel/Restaurant (Managers, Supervisors, Front of house, Back of house) Manufacturing (Tool & Die, CNC Programming, Plant Maintenance, Plant Operations) Marketing/PR (Advertising, Marketing, Graphic Design, Tech/Ad Writing) Military Service Non-Profit (Fund Raising, Administration) Parks, Zoos, Veterinary Public Safety (Police, Fire, EMS, etc.) Sales (Inside, Outside, Technical) Technology (IT, Materials, Product Design & Development) For additional information, contact Joan Burket or Jeff Bullock: Joan Burket: joan.burket@scansource.com Jeff Bullock: jbullock@greenvillesc.gov
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The Greenville Rotarian Newsletter of the Rotary Club of Greenville Organized January 7, 1916 RI President District Governor Club President President Elect Secretary Treasurer Bulletin Editor Club Administrator Ian H.S. Riseley Ed Irick Scott Stephens Ron Demonet Scott Powell Mark Swanson Russell Stall Jeanine Harrison Rotary Club of Greenville 728 N. Pleasantburg Drive Greenville, SC 29607 Office: 864-235-2293 Fax: 864-235-3328 Office Hours Monday - Thursday - 8:30 am to 3:00 pm Friday - Closed