Rotary Roundup - January 25, 2018

President Todd Musheff introduces new Rotarian Joe Delpino and Joe’s sponsor, Fred Clare. Joe is a retired U.S. Navy Captain with a 25 year career in Naval aviation and satellite development, acquisition and operations. He followed his Navy career in the commercial, defense, and intelligence industry in various leadership roles, from program manager to executive leadership positions. He is currently the founder and president of Eagles View Advisors, LLC, a leadership and technical consulting enterprise. Joe lives with his wife, Pamela, on Daniel Island.

New Rotarian Shelby Olsen, a Charleston native, receives her new member pin from her sponsor, Rotarian Pat Richards. Shelby works in government contracting as a management analyst for a Venture Technologies company. She graduated in May 2017 from the University of South Carolina Honors College with a Bachelor’s Degree in human resources management and finance, and a minor in Chinese studies. Her journey with Rotary started in high school when she participated in a Rotary Youth Exchange year to Switzerland.

At the Jan. 17 meeting of the Daniel Island Rotary Club, immediate past president Gray Ives (shown here) shared the news that the club had earned the distinguished “Presidential Citation Award” for 2016-17! The club is one of only four clubs to win the honor out of 80 clubs in District 7770. In order to earn this distinguished award, the club had to meet a number of goals in several areas, including membership attraction and engagement, foundation giving, online tool adoption, humanitarian service, new generations and public image. “It was truly a successful year put together by Past President Gray, his board, and the rest of the club that chipped in and made it all possible,” said Rotarian Derek Epperson. “Way to go everyone!”

New Rotary Club of Daniel Island members Kent MacEachern (right) and Hugh Burgess (left) are shown here at a club meeting last month. Kent, a professional counselor in private practice, was raised in Columbia, SC and is a graduate of the College of Charleston, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in biology, and Covenant Seminary, where he received a master’s degree in psychology and theology. Hugh was born in Rock Hill and at the age of 12 his family moved to Columbia, SC. He attended Palmer College and the American Institute of Banking. He and his wife, Jan, are members of Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church, where they have served in several volunteer positions. Hugh is a retired banking executive with 37 years experience in the financial services industry.

These are snapshots of some of the recent activities and happenings involving the Rotary Club of Daniel Island. From taking part in a holiday food drive, in which they delivered 165 Christmas meals and turkeys to the Cainhoy Community Center and 56 to Seven Farms Apartments on Daniel Island, to welcoming several new members, to hearing from engaging speakers such as Mount Pleasant Mayor Will Haynie at their weekly club meetings, it continues to be a busy but productive season for Rotarians!

Rotary Roundup - January 25, 2018

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