March is Rotary International Water, Sanitation & Hygiene Month (WASh). This month focuses on implememting sustainable projects such as building wells, installing latrines & improving hygiene education - to provide clean water & safe sanitation as basic human rights, aligning with World Water Day on March 22.
March Social -
See you at the Smoke House on Wednesday Mach 25 at 5:00 - 7:00 pm!
Watch for information about our May Social which is planned to be a Night at the Races.
Mark your calendars - Founders' Night will be held the last Friday in June at Dolphin Head. Watch for more details.
Paul Harris Society:
On March 17, District Paul Harris Society Chair and member of the Rotary Club of Bluffton was on hand to recognize Henry Criss as a new member of the Paul Harris Society. Henry received a certificate “suitable for framing”. Congratulations Henry and thank you for supporting our charity - The Rotary Foundation.
South Atlantic Bank Raffle
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Recent Speakers
March 17
Steve Wilmot, President, Heritage Classic Foundation, Tournament Director, RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing was our speaker on March 17. He provided an update on the 2026 Tournament, a PGA Tour Signature Event which is taking place April 14 to April 19. As a signature event, it is one of only eight events, $20 million in prize money, 700 FEDEXCUP point, 72 players (limited field), and there is no cut. The RBC Heritage receives world wide exposure, 5,000 hours of LIVE coverage across 200 countries in 28 languages, 57 hours coverage on the GOLF channel, CBS & streaming on ESPN+, 19.1 million views tune in. According to a 2024 survey conductedd byf Clemson University, the yearly impact on SC is $134.9 million, $45 million in wages and 1,161 new jobs supported. There are 2000+ volunteers that help in making this happen.
March 10
Dr. Chris Costa from Fraum Health spoke about "Longevity on the course & court - Protecting your body for a lifetime of play. Dr. Costa, a chiropractor, told us about the three pillars of performance longevity: Alignment; mobility; proper posture. Posture is the foundation, alignment enhances strength. For more information visit Fraum.com
March 3
Our own Sonny Huntley updated us on the Community Center Project. This project was started 5 years ago with the idea that a community Center would be built on the property of the park at Port Royal. The Town of Hilton Head has indicated that there is not sufficient support within town council to commit funding for a community center at this time. The projected costs of the park have ballooned since the master plan was approved and there are other capital projects that are a higher priority right now. There have been other options of location (like Honey Horn) that have been considered. The committee will move forward and seek an appropriate location/solution.
Fabruary 24
14th Circuit Solicitor, Duffie Stone presented interesting information about the Solicitor's office. 20% of the “actors” cause 80% of the actions. It is not a crime problem - it is a criminal problem. He told what makes this solicitor's office different from the norm. There is a three month program to train the prosecutors. At the end, they have a mock trial with mock jury. Volunteers can serve on the jury - it takes a day. This training is similar to a “teaching hospital” for the criminal justice system. The fact that everything is at one location is also unique - the only one in South Caroline -they can do forensic exams & interviews at the same location (Family Justice Center). Community partners with the 14dthf Circuit Solicitor's office are Lowcountry legal Volunteers, Hopeful Horizons, Lowcountry Alliance for Healthy Youth, Child Abuse Prevention Association. For more information scsolicitor14.org
February 17
Roy Cranford and kevin Stoudt presented information about the wonderful work that Tunnel to Towers does. 250 homes have been built so far. They have paid off over 1700 mortgages so far - they pay off mortgages for Gold families with small children. 17,500 veteran have gotten off the streets - T to T is building villages to help the veterans that are on the street. There are various fund raisers -5 K run now in Rose Hill. There are 3 mortgage recipients in Beaufort County. Visit TtoT.org for more information.