The Charleston Rotary Board is is following the CDC’s recommendation is to wear a mask for all indoor activities where cases are high. The Board recommends wearing a mask when not actively eating or drinking. As a reminder, virtual attendance is still available and you have received an invitation to register.
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IMPORTANT UPDATE ON DUES
The Rotary Board announced a dues increase that will go into effect with the next billing cycle. This is the first increase of dues in many years and the club’s expenses have increased during this time. Invoices will be emailed by mid-November for the January – June 2022 period. If you prefer a mailed copy, please let Mary Cook know.
Below is a breakdown of the semi-annual dues by category.
Young Professional Dues & Meetings/Meals cost: $230
Individual Dues & Meetings/Meals cost: $310
Corporate Dues & Meetings/Meals cost: $435
Rotary’s Vision is Together, we see a world where people unite and take action to create lasting change — across the globe, in our communities, and in ourselves.
YOU have the opportunity to live our vision! As part of the annual University of Charleston and West Virginia State University “Blood Battle” – Rotarians will now be able to donate blood on Monday, November 1st – before or after our regular meeting. And – you can choose which side of the Kanawha River your donation will support. Will you choose the Yellow Jackets or the Golden Eagles????
See below for details or visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=charlestonwv to learn more!!!
Drive Details:
Site: Charleston Coliseum & Convention Center
Address: 200 Civic Center Drive, Charleston, WV, 25304
Room Name: 204 & 205
Date: Mon Nov 1, 2021
Time: 10:00 AM – 03:00 PM
Blood Program Leader Name: Christy Elliott
Click here to make an appointment
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 5th. All are welcome, but registrations are required.
A LOOK AHEAD
November Schedule:
November 1st: Diana Sole Walko- Producing During a Pandemic & Blennerhassett Island Project – Introduced by Allison Francis
November 8th: Clay Marsh: Updates on COVID – Introduced by Ted Armbrecht
November 15th: Venus Hong Brown: Journey as a Vietnamese Charleston CPA – Introduced by Vic Grigoraci
November 22nd: THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY- NO MEETING
The Fellowship Committee, in keeping with efforts to benefit youth located on Charleston’s West Side, has partnered with The Junior League of Charleston with a toiletries drive supporting “Backpack Buddies.” The program, run by The Junior League, benefits youth at Grandville and Mary C. Snow West Side Elementaries and West Side Middle School. Students are provided bags to take home on Fridays containing easy-to-prepare meals. At the request of West Side Middle School counselors, the bags will now contain much-needed basic toiletries.
The following toiletries are needed:
Combs
Deodorant
Shampoo
Conditioner
Lotion
Soap (body wash and bar soap)
Toothpaste
Toothbrushes
Other needed items include Kroger/shopping bags to help pack items. Items can be full- or travel-sized (it’s very helpful to collect hotel provided toiletries while traveling!).
Donated items will be collected every Monday in November at the check-in desk during Charleston Rotary meetings at the Civic Center. Direct monetary donations can be made through the following link by clicking the “Donate” button with direction to support “Backpack Buddies.”
Support Us – Junior League of Charleston West Virginia (jlcharlestonwv.org)
Please contact fellow Rotarian Jessica Westfall for questions or if your organization would like to further benefit this worthy program: jwestfall@wvsymphony.org
The Program Committee invites any and all members to join us every Monday at 1:00 in our meeting room. We only meet for 20-30 minutes and we plan our weekly speakers. We need new energy and encourage all members to join us!
Vaccines are encouraged! The Board of Directors is in full support of the Governor’s, as well as the Health Department’s, efforts to vaccinate the citizens of our great State and County. We encourage all members to support this effort and get vaccinated. If you are still in need of a vaccine, please go to www.vaccinefinder.org and locate a vaccine site near you. You can even make an appointment there. If you do not use the internet, you can also call the WV COVID Vaccine Hotline at 1-833-734-0965 and they will help you schedule an appointment.
LOCAL ROTARY CLUB MAKE-UP LOCATIONS
MONDAY
The Program Committee will resume weekly meetings at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center when in person meetings commence, directly after the regular scheduled meeting. Parking is free just let the parking attendant know you are with the Rotary Club of Charleston.
TUESDAY
Putnam Rotary Club Meeting begins at 12:00 noon at Area 34
7013, 971 WV-34 in Hurricane.
WEDNESDAY
Vandalia Club meets at Edgewood Country Club Wednesdays from 7:30am – 8:30am. The last Wednesday of month is a social or service project.
THURSDAY
St. Albans Rotary Club meets every Thursday at 12:00 noon in their new meeting location at City National Bank 560 4th Street, Saint Albans, WV 25177.
South Charleston Rotary Club meets on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 12:00 noon. Meetings are located at Little Creek Country Club, South Charleston, WV.
Other Ways to Make-up a Meeting:
1. The board unanimously approved another avenue to get additional credit for attendance. In addition to attending a committee meeting, doing an online make-up, or visiting another Rotary Club you can now get one meeting credit for every new member prospect/guest you bring to a regular Monday meeting. The credit will apply during the same quarter in which you bring the potential member/guest. This is a great way to both make up attendance and recruit new members into our club. Contact Paul White with questions.
2. To attend a make-up meeting on-line, click the link below: Rotary Club Online make-up location: http://www.rotaryeclubone.org/ The on-line system is set up to provide a written confirmation of the make-up to the person who actually did it. The member is then responsible for providing confirmation to their Rotary Club Administrator. Please forward a copy of your confirmation letter to rotarycwv@gmail.com to receive proper credit.