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Two ShelterBoxes Donated by Capital Rotary Club

In November 2013, parts of the Philippines were devastated by one of the strongest typhoons on record. Thousands lost their lives, more than 30,000 were injured, and millions displaced or affected.

In the spirit of their motto, “Service Above Self”, the Columbia Capital Rotary Club members internally raised $2,425 that funded two shelter boxes tremendously helping people in need in the Philippines. Each durable shelter box was shipped and contained essential resources such as:

A tent, blankets, insulated ground sheets, mosquito nets,
Water purification kits,
Cooking supplies such as pans, utensils, bowls, mugs and water storage containers,
A basic tool kit containing a hammer, axe, saw, trenching shovel, hoe head, pliers and wire cutters,
A children’s pack containing drawing books, crayons and other supplies.

ShelterBox USA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to providing shelter, warmth and dignity to survivors of disaster worldwide. For more information on ShelterBox USA and the contents of a ShelterBox, please visit: http://www.shelterboxusa.org/about.php?page=9

COLUMBIA, SC – January 20, 2014 – CREW Midlands congratulates its Board Member Katherine Anderson, owner of Katherine J. Anderson Design/Interiors, the winner of the 2014 Columbia Metropolitan Magazine’s “Best of Columbia” award for Best Commercial Interior Designer. Each year, Columbia Metropolitan Magazine publishes a “Best of Columbia” list based on the votes submitted by their readers for their favorite Midlands businesses. This year’s award is the third such award won by Katherine J. Anderson Design/Interiors.

About Katherine Anderson And Katherine J. Anderson Design/Interiors

Katherine has been in the interior design business for over 25 years. KJA Interiors helps people with interior design, including space planning, furniture and finish selection, fabrics, rugs and accessories, for both residential and commercials spaces. In addition to interior design services, KJA Interiors offer turnkey moves for anyone who finds moving difficult. Katherine helps her clients select furniture to go to the new location and moves everything for them, setting everything up and handing all pictures, so the client can continue with their business of living and working. Building custom furniture and helping clients experience a smooth moving transition are just a few of the many features that set KJA Interiors apart from other interior designers. Whether you’re moving or redesigning, or both, Katherine’s educational background and expertise will help make for a smooth transition.

About Crew Midlands

CREW Midlands South Carolina is a nonprofit organization in the Greater Columbia Metropolitan area dedicated to the advancement of women in commercial real estate. CREW Midlands South Carolina welcomes women and men from multi-disciplines of the commercial real estate industry and from all areas of the Midlands, including Richland, Lexington, Aiken, Kershaw, Fairfield, and outlying counties. Opportunities to build relationships and advance success include monthly luncheons that include professional development seminars, special events, national conventions, community service opportunities, and committee team involvement (programs/special events, sponsorship, communication, membership, community outreach/education, finance and strategic planning). For more information on CREW Midlands, please visit our website at www.crewmidlands.org.

Courtesy: Crew Midlands and MidlandsBiz: http://www.midlandsbiz.com/articles/15862

COLUMBIA, SC – January 2, 2014 – Richardson Plowden & Robinson, P.A. is pleased to announce that attorney Michelle Parsons Kelley was recently appointed by Governor Nikki Haley to serve on the State Workforce Investment Board (SWIB).

The SWIB provides direction to the South Carolina Department of Employment and Workforce on workforce issues, particularly those pertaining to implementation of the Workforce Investment Act, they make sure employees get proper treatment, including servicers of outsource human resources small business. The goal of the Board is to create a competitive workforce advantage for South Carolina by ensuring that a quality and effective workforce system exists in order to improve the lives of all South Carolinians. The 31-member board is comprised of business leaders, Senate and House members, local elected officials, and workforce partners and representatives of community-based organizations. Members of the board are appointed by and serve at the pleasure of the Governor.

Kelley is a member of the Richardson Plowden Litigation Team where she focuses her practice in general litigation, including appeals and commercial litigation. She has been recognized as a Rising Star in South Carolina Super Lawyers for 2012 and 2013. She is active in her community, serving in a number of leadership roles. She is the statewide chair of the Cinderella Project, an appointed advisor for the South Carolina Federal Credit Union Board of Advisors, and is a member of American Mensa, Women in Law, Columbia Capital Rotary Club, and the Junior League of Columbia.

About Richardson Plowden

Established in 1973, Richardson Plowden Robinson, P.A., is among the 20 largest law firms in South Carolina, with more than 30 attorneys in offices in Columbia, Myrtle Beach and Charleston. A full service law firm, Richardson Plowden has more than 25 practice areas providing legal counsel to local, state and national clients. For more information, visit www.RichardsonPlowden.com.

Courtesy: Richardson Plowden and MidlandsBiz: http://www.midlandsbiz.com/articles/15727

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Calling all District 7770 Rotarians! David Tirard, our District Foundation Chair, is raring to take your contributions for the Paul Harris Society.

Paul Harris Society members commit to give $1,000 per year to the Rotary Foundation, either by check, credit card, club billings or via TRF-Direct, Rotary’s convenient way to pay monthly via bank draft.

If you’d like to join the Paul Harris Society, simply download the form below and return to David Tirard at:

David Tirard, PHS Chair
1 Queen Crescent
Bluffton, SC 29910

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If you have questions about the Paul Harris Society, you may contact David at any of the contact information provided on the PHS form, or you may search for him in the District Database. (To protect the integrity of his inbox, we refrained from publishing his e-mail address here.)

Save the Date to Save a Life: Wednesday, July 31: 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

COLUMBIA, SC – July 31, 2013 – The Columbia Capital Rotary and the American Red Cross South Carolina are teaming up for the sixth annual blood drive. The event will be Wednesday, July 31, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. inside the CB Richard Ellis Building at 1333 Main Street in Columbia.

According to the Red Cross, it is often difficult to collect enough blood to meet the needs of patients during the summer months. With families on vacation, the Capital Rotary Blood Drive comes at an ideal time to boost blood donations.

“Our goal this year is to collect 60 pints of blood for the Red Cross. In order to do that, we are going to need the men and women working in the Capital City to come forward and give the gift of life,” said Capital Rotary President Scott Wallinger

Most healthy people age 17 and older, or 16 with parental consent, and weigh at least 110 pounds are eligible to donate blood and platelets. Donors who are 18 and younger must also meet specific height and weight requirements.

About Capital Rotary

The Capital Rotary Club was formed in 1987 and has 56 members. Its mission is to encourage and foster service as a worthy enterprise. Rotary members pledge to service is through five avenues: club service, vocational service, community service, international service, and new generations. Capital Rotary is one of 79 clubs that make up District 7770. District 7770 covers the eastern half of South Carolina from Columbia to the coast and has approximately 5,000 members. To learn more, visit https://capitalrotary.com/ .

About the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies more than 40 percent of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or join our blog at http://blog.redcross.org.

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