Columbia Capital Rotary member Ione Cockrell was among the donors who gave 67 units of blood at the club’s annual summer blood drive in Columbia. The Red Cross estimates these donations will help to save up to 201 lives as the club achieved 110 percent of its goal.
Jay von Kolnitz (left), a member of Columbia’s Capital Rotary Club for over 25 years, is congratulated by president Mark Bokesch for 18 years of service as sergeant at arms, a job that entails making preparations for weekly club breakfast meetings. Von Kolnitz, a retired executive for an asphalt manufacturer, also has hosted the club’s annual Christmas celebration for a number of years.
Columbia Capital Rotary Club BLOOD DRIVE
When: Wednesday, July 29, 2015 10 am – 4 pm
Where: Richard Ellis Building, 1333 Main Street, Columbia, SC (Conference Room – 1st Floor)
How you can help: Schedule your appointment at www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code: caprotary
Download a Blood Drive PDF Flyer
All presenting donors will receive a FREE ticket to Carowinds and a box of Girl Scout Cookies! (while supplies last)
Walk-ins Welcome! ALL Blood Types Needed! Please bring Photo ID!
You are officially invited to participate in our upcoming Capital Rotary Club Charity Fishing Tournament ‐ to benefit the Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust or “the C.A.R.T. Fund” as known by most Rotarians. Alzheimer’s affects many people ‐ young and old. The purpose of this event is to raise funds to fund Alzheimer’s research.
Since its inception in 1995, the C.A.R.T. Fund has contributed over $3 million to Alzheimer’s research. Hopefully through the efforts of C.A.R.T., we will have a cure for Alzheimer’s. 100% of funds raised go towards research grants since all administrative functions are supplied by volunteers.
The C.A.R.T. Fund is a 501(C)(3) not‐for‐profit charitable organization which means your sponsorship, contributions and donations may be tax deductible (Please consult your tax professional). More information may be found on the C.A.R.T. Fund’s website at www.cartfund.org – Become a sponsor and register a team today to help us raise money for a great cause. Space is limited (only six boats) – don’t miss your chance to join us.
Event Details
CONFIRM YOUR SPONSORSHIP & REGISTER YOUR TEAM: To become a sponsor or make a donation contact Mike Glover at (803) 609‐0066 OR send email to areacode803@gmail.com. If you cannot attend, please consider making a financial contribution to the event.
Download PDF Flyer: CART Fishing Derby Fundraiser
In early 2015, our very own Jimmy Gibbs joined Dawdy Mercer Plank on WIS-TV to discuss the Capital Rotary Club and how our donations are helping research a cure for Alzheimer’s disease through Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust (CART).
Columbia’s WIS-TV and Mungo Homes have honored Capital Rotary Club member Mike Glover for his positive contributions to life in the Midlands. A licensed charter boat captain and Lake Murray fishing guide, Glover earned a Community Builder Award for organizing a fishing tournament for local troops and wounded warriors completely free of charge over the past four years.
More than 60 veterans participated in the year’s fishing tournament, which Glover called a heartfelt “thank you” for their service to the nation. Capital Rotary president Mark Bokesch, along with several other club members, was instrumental in Glover’s award nomination.
As a Community Builder winner, Glover received a symbolic hard hat and $1,000 from the Michael J. Mungo Foundation to donate to the designated 501C-3 charity of his choice. WIS-TV featured the award presentation during a segment in their local newscast (see below)
Community Builders include those who have made a significant impact on a group in the Midlands; who have made the area a better place to live; and who fill a need not served by traditional governmental services/agencies.
wistv.com – Columbia, South Carolina
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Courtesy WISTV.com
Nephron Pharmaceuticals Corporation CEO Lou Kennedy (far right) conducts a tour for Capital Rotary Club members during a field trip to the 408,000 square foot West Columbia facility. Though still in start-up stages, Nephron represents a $313 million investment and presently has over 100 employees at the SC location. It will manufacture and distribute respiratory products, eye drops that are preservative and additive free, sterile injectable drugs and oral vaccines. Capital Rotary periodically tours various points of interest throughout the community.
Capital Rotary member Kevin Werner is happy to take part in the Columbia club’s summer blood drive for the local Red Cross. Rotarians and their supporters tallied a total of 57 units of blood, including both whole blood and double red cell donations. Red Cross officials said these donations may help to save up to 171 lives. The yearly project is part of the club’s community service agenda.
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