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Issue Date: July 04, 2013
Next Meeting: July 09, 2013
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- Steve West - Duke Energy
- General Mastin Rovestin
- Diversity Panel
JOIN US AT THE WESTIN POINSETT HOTEL
TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2015 AT NOON IN THE POINSETT BALLROOM
AS WE CELEBRATE CAREER DAY
FEATURING RAVEN MAGWOOD
AUTHOR AND SPEAKER
Raven Magwood Raven Magwood is an author, motivational speaker, and screenwriter. At 22 years old, she has
accomplished more than most do in their lifetime. By 11, she was a national gymnastics champion. By 13, she had
published her second book. By 15, she was a state titleholder in track-and-field competing nationally. By 16, she had
graduated from high school number one in her class with a 5.1 GPA.
By 19, she had graduated from Clemson University summa cum laude, simultaneously inspiring thousands of
individuals in schools, organizations, and corporations with her moving testimony and captivating personality.
Switching Lanes, a feature film written by Raven and inspired by one of her books, will be released soon. Her latest
publication, The 7 Practices of Exceptional Student Athletes, has already sent shockwaves throughout the nation.
Most recently, Raven started her own clothing line called I AM A TEN, which seeks to help build the self-esteem of
girls and women around the world.
Meeting--Registration Required - March 24, 2015
INVITE A FUTURE ROTARIAN AS A GUEST -- $19
Includes the program, meal, and parking
Preregister your guest to save time at check-in
Meet Our New Members
New Member, Andy Sherard
New Member, Ivory Matthews
Welcome Proposed New Members
Doris Haley
President
Professional Healthcare Services
Sponsors: Judith Prince and Russell Stall
Victoria Kirby
Director-Center for Corporate & Professional
Development Furman University
Sponsors: Stephanie Lewis and Russell Stall
Patrick Ovington
Attorney
Sponsors: Myles Golden and Elizabeth Lyons
Charlie Hall
Executive Director
Upstate Warrior Solutions
Sponsors: Don Koonce, Rush Wilson
and Jay Wilson
Jessica Baker
Sales and Service Leader
SC Telco Federal Credit Union
Sponsors: Brian McKay and Paul Wickensimer
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Member News
The Clemson Alumni Association has announced five recipients of the Distinguished
Service Award, the alumni association’s highest alumni honor.
“The Distinguished Service Award honors individuals who are dedicated to enhancing the
quality and value of our university. I want to personally thank our award-winners for giving
so generously of their time and talents for professional and public service. Their personal
accomplishments serve as a wonderful model for our current and future students,” said
Clemson President James P. Clements.
Charles C. Mickel of Greenville, class of 1979, a tireless supporter of Clemson who is highly
accomplished in the field of real estate and was instrumental in the establishment of
CU-ICAR was one of the five winners and is a member of our club.
GREENVILLE, SC – Allen Tate Realtors® (www.allentate.com), the Carolinas’ leading
real estate company, is proud to announce that Roger Newton has joined the GreenvilleMidtown office. Roger is a full-time licensed REALTOR®, who retired from his General
Manager position at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, S.C. last fall after serving
in the position for 10 years. He also managed Charter Amphitheatre in Simpsonville for the
past five years, and managed 12 arenas throughout his 36-year career.
His plans are to become more involved in Greenville’s community activities and “begin an
encore career in the real estate business.”
On January 1, 2015, Brian Clark took over the leadership of the Generations Group Homes, a
non-profit organization located in Fountain Inn, S.C. A graduate of Clemson University, Clark
has held various positions with Generations since 1994. The organization was founded in 1991
by Kathleen Reynolds, who will now serve as the outreach director. The mission of
Generations Group Homes is to provide residential services to boys, aged 10-19, who are
caught in the cycle of sexual abuse. Their goal is “no more victims.” Generations maintains a
98% success rate in helping residents grow into responsible and trustworthy adults.
Brian appeared in the lead video feature in the March 17, 2015 UpstateBizSC – Who’s on the
Move: “A Conversation with Brian Clark, Executive Director, Generations”.
Career Day
The Greenville Rotarian
One of the signature events of our club is Career Day.
This year it will take place on Tuesday, March 24. We
are offering two options this year for our Rotarians. You
may have a high school student shadow you at your
place of work for the afternoon or you can remain after
the meeting for a couple of hours for a structured
roundtable discussion with students interested in the
career clusters listed below. If you are interested in
volunteering, let Joan Burket know by emailing her at
[email protected] by February 10. Make sure
you let her know which option you prefer and which
cluster, if you opt for the roundtable.
Thank you so much,
Robyn Zimmerman, Chair of Career Day.
Career Clusters:
 Banking/Finance
 Law
 Real Estate,
 Manufacturing
 Business/ Entrepreneurship
 Engineering/Science/IT
 Advertising/Marketing/PR/Graphic design
Newsletter of the Rotary Club of Greenville
Organized January 7, 1916
Volume 60, No. 17
March 20, 2015
RI President
District Governor
President
President-Elect
Secretary
Treasurer
Bulletin Editor
Gary Huang
Thomas Faulkner III
Russell Stall
Don Koonce
Mark Taylor
David Karr
Tim Nanney
Rotary Club of Greenville
728 N. Pleasantburg Drive
Greenville, SC 29607
Office: 864-235-2293
Fax: 864-235-3328
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Friday - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Member Calendar
Tuesday, March 24th
Rotary Club of Greenville meeting 12:00 Noon Westin Poinsett
Hotel, Career Day, Raven Magwood, Guest Speaker
Tuesday, March 31st
2nd Annual Golf Tournament 12:00 Noon Shotgun start, The
Preserve at Verdae
Tuesday, April 7th
New Member Orientation 5:00pm, Atrium of the DataWorks
(Rotary office location)
Wednesday, April 8th
Discover Rotary 7:30am, Chamber of Commerce
Tuesday, April 14th
Rotary Club of Greenville meeting 12:00 Noon Westin Poinsett
Hotel, Steve West-Duke Energy