Capital Rotary Club

Columbia Development Corporation

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Nov 112015

Our speaker on Wednesday morning, November 4th was Mr. Fred Delk, Executive Director of the Columbia Development Corporation, the organization has worked for the past 30 years to develop the Congaree Vista and South Columbia.

Fred has held the CDC position for the past 19 years, working with a wide range of projects including Columbia’s Governor’s Hill, Vista Commons Apartments, the Publix Grocery Store the renovation of 701 Whaley Street and most recently the purchase and plan for redevelopment of the 100 year old Palmetto Compress Warehouse. These developments and others sponsored by the corporation were accomplished by a unique blend of creative finance and public/private partnerships.

Delk has extensive experience in Brownfields redevelopment and was the National Brownfields Renewal Person of the Year for 2011. CDC projects have won numerous awards including the International Downtown Association’s Pinnacle Award. Delk has been recognized by the American Institute of Architects as a Public Supporter of Design Excellence.

Upstate, Midlands Rotarians Contribute to Flood Recovery

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Nov 102015

Members of the Rotary Club of Spartanburg and Columbia’s Capital Rotary Club joined forces to contribute $5,000 toward relief efforts after record rainfall amounts caused catastrophic flooding in the Palmetto State in October. The funds resulted from Spartanburg’s initial gift of $2,500, which was matched dollar for dollar by the Capital Club. The total donation was split between the Columbia chapter of the American Red Cross and Harvest Hope Food Bank – two organizations that have been active in disaster recovery efforts. Capital Rotary president David Boucher made check presentations to Denise Holland, Harvest Hope director, and to Red Cross director Rebecca Jordan on behalf of both the Upstate and Midlands clubs. Support for emergency agencies following natural disasters is common practice for Rotarians worldwide.

Community Relations Exec Welcomed to Capital Rotary

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Nov 092015

Capital Rotary president David Boucher welcomes the club’s newest 2015 member – Allison Atkins, community relations and development director for the Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council. A native of Swansea, Atkins worked for the University of South Carolina’s Department of Student Life before joining LRADAC. She’s a summa cum laude Clemson graduate, earned a master’s degree at USC and is immediate past chair of Leadership Lexington County. Atkins also serves as Midlands regional director and board member for the SC Public Relations Society of America.

Palmetto Children’s Shelter visits Capital Rotary

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Nov 042015

Our speaker on Wednesday morning, November 4th was Ms. Erin Galloway Hall, Director of the Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter. Prior to joining the Children’s Shelter, Erin was the Executive Director for the Midlands-area March of Dimes from 2009-2011 and Director of Marketing & Communications for the National Association of Campus Activities between 2004 and 2009. Erin earned her Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of South Carolina.

Two Capital Rotarians Recognized for Paul Harris Giving

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Oct 222015

Two Capital Rotarians Recognized for Paul Harris Giving Capital Rotary president David Boucher (left) and immediate past president Mark Boksech (rear) honor club members Tony Thompson (right) and Ann Elliott for donations to The Rotary Foundation, the international service club’s charitable corporation that funds programs for world understanding and peace. Elliott was recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow plus-two, representing an initial $1,000 donation, plus two additional gifts of $1,000, while Thompson is a Paul Harris Fellow plus-one, ($1,000 with an additional gift in the same amount). Bokesch is the club’s current chairman for Foundation giving.

USC Dean of Students visits Capital Rotary

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Oct 142015

Our speaker on Wednesday morning, October 14th was Dr. Dennis Pruitt, Vice President for Student Affairs, Vice Provost, and Dean of Students at the University of South Carolina. Dr. Pruitt has served in this role since 1983.

At Carolina, Pruitt oversees housing, health services, student-engagement initiatives, Healthy Carolina, judicial affairs and academic integrity, disability services, residential learning communities, campus recreation, Greek Life, the Russell House University Union, student involvement and leadership programs, multicultural student affairs, parents programs, student government and organizations, alcohol and drug programs and student media.

Pruitt earned his doctorate in education from Carolina, his master’s degree in counseling/student personnel services from West Georgia College and his bachelor’s degree in history and political science from Armstrong Atlantic State University.

2015 SC Flood – Here’s how you can help

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Oct 072015

We’re grateful for our giving community here in Columbia, SC and beyond. Many people have asked how they can help, and we have provided links below for you to donate to major organizations that serve our Columbia community every day:

Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter

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Oct 072015

Our speaker on Wednesday morning, October 7th was Ms. Erin Galloway Hall, Director of the Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter. Prior to joining the Children’s Shelter, Erin was the Executive Director for the Midlands-area March of Dimes from 2009-2011 and Director of Marketing & Communications for the National Association of Campus Activities between 2004 and 2009.

Erin earned her Bachelors degree in Journalism from the University of South Carolina.

Minor League Baseball Exec Joins Capital Rotary

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Oct 012015

Capital Rotary President David Boucher welcomes Abby Naas as the club’s newest member. Naas, vice president of marketing and public relations for the new Columbia Fireflies minor league baseball team, is a Florida native who moved to South Carolina in January. A graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University, Naas was the 2010 and 2014 Rawlings Midwest League Female Executive of the Year while working with the Fort Wayne, IN, TinCaps – a San Diego Padres minor league affiliate. She’s a member of the Cayce/West Columbia Chamber of Commerce, the United Way of the Midlands communications committee and the North Columbia Business Association’s board of directors.

Minor League Baseball Exec Joins Capital Rotary

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Oct 012015

Capital Rotary President David Boucher welcomes Abby Nass as the club’s newest member. Naas, vice president of marketing and public relations for the new Columbia Fireflies minor league baseball team, is a Florida native who moved to South Carolina in January.

A graduate of Florida Gulf Coast University, Nass was the 2010 and 2014 Rawlings Midwest League Female Executive of the Year while working with the Fort Wayne, IN, TinCaps – a San Diego Padres minor league affiliate. She’s a member of the Cayce/West Columbia Chamber of Commerce, the United Way of the Midlands communications committee and the North Columbia Business Association’s board of directors.

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