Kevin Courtney, called the meeting to order on February 20, 2024, offered the prayer and led the pledge to the flag
Members and guests were welcomed.
Assistant Governor Dan Ciuffreda presented banners and a certificate to the club
Kevin Courtney displays the Rotary Foundation 100% member Participation banner and Every Rotarian Every Year Banner. The certificate is presented to the club in appreciation for its financial support of End Polio Now. Recognition is for the 2022-2023 Rotary year.
Don't forget the social which is being held on February 29.
Wing Fest - a great volunteer opportunity is March 23.
Suzi Oliver, Sergeant at Arms collected Happy $$. Remember, Happy $$ support the CART Fund
Speaker -
Galen Miller, native islander, computer tech, community activist, husband, father, and volunteer was our speaker.
He updated us on the activities of the Hilton Head MLK Committee for Justice. Galen is like the Energizer Bunny, being involved with MLK, Deep Well, Greater Island Committee, VIM to just name a few. The mission of the HHI MLK Committee for Justice is: "strengthens the community by promoting Dr. King's legacy of love, equality, peace, and civil rights. We celebrate diversity and embrace the ideals of inclusion and equity. Through nonviolent direct action, we strive for social justice and positive change, while emphasizing civic action, education and community events and service. Galen relayed the history of the organization and that it started with the march. The 2024 theme is "Together we are the dream". The organization has a children's fun day and a fundraiser - Diamond Dance held at USCB with a DJ. Interesting fact - why are most of Gullah cemeteries near water ?- So the spirits can get back to Africa.