Sonny Huntley called the meeting to order on January 30, 2024
Kevin Courtney offered the prayer and led the pledge
Guests and visitors were welcomed
Announcements:
The District 7770 Conference will be held in Charleston March 22 - 24, 2024. Consider attending this event.
Kevin Courtney inducted two new members. Mike Waters and Wendy Kloesz. Mike is a transfer from the Rotary Club of Hillsborough, NC and is a Consulting Scientist. Wendy is a retired Medical Doctor who has volunteered at VIM. Please make sure to meet both of these new members and welcome them to our family of Rotary.
Sergeant at Arms, Suzi Oliver collected Happy $$
Speaker:
Alan Prenoveau presented information about Lowcountry Foundation for Wounded Military Heroes, helping wounded military since 2010. His goals were to introduce us to the Foundation and to encourage us to never forget out wounded service men and women.
The foundation's mission is "to insure the sacrifices of our servicemen and women are never forgotten" and to "raise money to fund programs that support servicemen and women injured in post 9/11 combat ....Wounded heroes". They donate to charities that are vetted and approved by Birdies for the Brave, a PGA Tour Charities affiliate. They chose Birdies for the Brave because there are no administration fees and 100% goes to the charities. The Lowcountry Foundation supports three charities: K-9s for Warriors - (service dogs); Military mortgages, provide mortgage-free homes to veterans in need; Special Operations - provide free education to children of Special Ops who died in combat. Since 2011, have donated $1,989,000, 28 service dogs, 11 mortgage free homes and more than 6 scholarships. Their main events are Appreciation night, Wounded Heroes Golf Classic. (April 22 and May 20) Over 60 wounded heroes are invited to this event - the day of recreation and recognition is all about them. One of the highlights is the opening ceremonies featuring Special Forces Parachute Team as well as a tandem jump. Never forget - - Freedom isn't free. Visit their website - lfwmh.org