Going Clubbing
An application containing information about Bluffton Rotary club events and notifications, a membership directory and executive leadership org chart.
What is Club Runner?
This 501-C3 organization is the funding arm of Rotary International, relying entirely upon intentional fundraising efforts and donations (rather than membership dues) to fund grants and contributions to the numerous charities and initiatives supported by Rotary International.
What is the Rotary Foundation?
Held the Saturday before Mother's Day, this fundraiser has over 200 vendors and generated nearly $100K in income in 2024.
What is MayFest?
BRC partners with this organization to promote food drives, donate thanksgiving meals “Fill the Van”, and Holiday Toy Donations
What is Bluffton Self Help?
This person founded Rotary International in 1905.
Who is Paul Harris?
1988
What is the year Bluffton Rotary Club was founded?
The two largest fundraisers of monetary grants to local Bluffton charities and organizations.
What are Mayfest and the Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival?
This annual event was founded in 2005 by BRC and City Council member Dan Wood to raise awareness of the rich culture and history of our area, where fine art and the bounty of the sea come together.
What is the Historic Bluffton Arts and Seafood Festival?
BRC Partners with this organization to rebuild local oyster reefs.
What is the Outside Foundation / DNR?
RI has partnered with five organizations (WHO, CDC, UNICEF, Gates Foundation and GAVI (Vaccine Alliance) to eradicate this disease worldwide.
What is Polio?
A park and community center in Bluffton containing a pavilion, playground and dog park, funded and built by the Bluffton Rotary Club for the benefit and enjoyment of the community.
What is Oscar Fraser Park?
BRCs three fundraisers - Oyster Roast, MayFest and the Arts & Seafood Festival - collectively generated this much money in net proceeds in 2023-2024.
$75,289
$92,002
$102,615
What is $92,002?
Held in February at Oyster Factory Park, this annual event funds the Bluffton Rotary Club's operating account.
Oyster Roast
Program spearheaded by BRC (Jim Evans?) to donate shoes to children in need at three local Bluffton elementary schools. Takes place in the fall.
What is Happy Feet?
International disaster relief charity founded in 2000 by a Rotarian in England. RI and the Rotary Foundation contribute ____ each year and has established a network of Club Champions and Ambassadors to foster awareness.
What is Shelter Box?
XX
What is the current membership count of Bluffton Rotary Club, after adding ____ members in calendar year 2024?
The total sum of Rotary Foundation grants worldwide in FY2023-2024.
$85 milion
$100 million
$115 million
What is $115 million?
This annual community event generates funds to BRC through proceeds from the Supper Soiree and drink tent sales. All tips donated go to the CART fund.
What is the Historic Bluffton Arts & Seafood Festival?
Organization founded by Bluffton Rotary Club member Coach Roy Austin to advance literacy in African countries.
What is Libraries for Kids International?
This national program was founded in 1995 by a Rotarian in Sumter SC to raise money for Alzheimers Research. In the past 25 years, grants totaling $13 million have been donated to this program.
What is Coins for Alzheimers Research Trust (CART) Fund?
$78,572
What is the total amount donated by BRC to local charities in 2023-2024?
$47,250 (Grants) + $31,322 (Partnerships)
Membership dues and proceeds from the annual Oyster Roast are directed to expenses in this category.
What are Club Operations?
Oyster Roast : ShelterBox
MayFest : CART fund
Arts & Seafood Festival: _________
How are tips from Festival beer and wine tent sales allocated?
A partnership program with local high schools to help students develop leadership skills and an attitude of service above self (e.g., assist with festival set ups, perform in-school fundraisers).
What is Interact?
Almost half of the 1,285 global grants awarded by The Rotary Foundation have been given to organizations with this focus.
Disease Prevention and Treatment
Water, Sanitation and Hygiene
Community Economic Development
What is Disease Prevention and Treatment?