Member Spotlight: Brooke Vu Brooke Vu has been a Rotarian in the Carolina Forest Sunrise Club since 2019, and a Rotaract Officer prior to that. She quickly rose through the ranks in our club and served as President in the 2021-2022 Rotary Year. Brooke has made an impact in the world and education through her involvement in the Miss South Carolina Pageant. She began […]
Officer Installation 2023-2024 Wednesday’s Program included the installation of the 2023-2024 Interact Officers! The Carolina Forest Sunrise Rotary looks forward to supporting this year’s newly installed officers and extends a warm congratulations to Interact Immediate Past-President Eliyah & the 2022-2023 Interact Officers. Pictured: 2022-2023 Interact Officers in attendance, Youth Services Chair Rotarian Porter Medley, and […]
Meet Jim Quinney Join us in sending a warm Carolina Forest welcome to newest club member Jim Quinney! Biography: Jim is the current Southeastern Regional Philanthropy Manager of Rise Against Hunger, an international hunger relief non-profit organization that coordinates the packaging and distribution of food and other aid to people in developing nations. Jim […]
Member Spotlight: Carlos Scheer has been a Rotarian in Carolina Forest Sunrise Club since 2003. He is one of our earliest members, and he still shows a heart for international efforts. Carlos was born on April 2nd and has ancestral roots in the Ukraine. Largely because of this background, he gives so generously to international efforts. Carlos is a matching Benefactor for the CCU […]
On the evening of Wednesday, June 28th, Rotarians, Family, and Friends gathered at Rutelli’s Pizza & Pasta Restaurant surrounded by food, fellowship, and celebration. The evening celebrated the success of the 2022-2023 Rotary Year and the installation of the 2023-2024 Leadership. In attendance was the general membership of the Carolina Forest Sunrise Rotary, spouses, friends, […]
Speaker: Maria Sullivan, Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce Cindy Gettig, a long standing Club and Chamber Member, introduced our speaker Maria Sullivan, Power 10 Director of Campaign Operations at the Myrtle Beach Chamber of Commerce. Maria is a leadership trainer and business development extraordinaire who gained highly effective habits after nearly a decade with Franklin […]
Speaker: Diane Billard, Project Leader, Rotary Josh the Otter Water Safety Program Brooke Vu, our Club President, introduced our speaker Diane Billard, a project leader for the Josh the Otter Water Safety Program. Diane is a club member of the Rotary Club of Little River. She is a graduate of Ball State University and University […]
Speaker: Lesta Sue Hardee, Self-Taught Local Artist and Author Ralph Jones, long standing Club Member, introduced our speaker Lesta Sue Hardee, a lifelong resident of the Myrtle Beach area, talented artist, and author. She was with the Chapin Memorial Library for over 30 years where she served as the archivist, cataloguer, and database manager. She […]
Speaker: Samantha Huff, Regional Representative of Multiplying Good Brooke Vu, Club President, introduced our speaker Samantha Huff of Multiplying Good. Multiplying Good was formerly known as the Jefferson Awards Foundation. For 50 years, they have honored those who put others first because they acknowledge the power and importance of recognition. Those receiving Jefferson Awards are empowered […]
Speaker: Dr. Bryan Fields, Volunteer and Discipleship Coordinator, Meals on Wheels Porter Medley, a long-standing Club Member, introduced our speaker Dr. Bryan Fields, a pastor and former hospice chaplain who is now utilizing his professional and spiritual leadership skills to coordinate the activities of over 200 volunteers to help feed 300+ clients in need and […]