James Clements, President of Clemson University

James P. Clements became Clemson University’s 15th president on Dec. 31, 2013 after serving as president of West Virginia University. Since his arrival, the value of the Tiger Paw has never been higher, driven by the university’s elevated academic reputation and the exposu
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Harry Lightsey, SC Secretary of Commerce

Join us at the Westin on Tuesday, November 8th to hear from Harry Lightsey, SC Secretary of Commerce Mr. Lightsey was appointed by Governor McMaster to serve as Secretary of Commerce in June 2021. A fixture in South Carolina’s business community for decades, Lightsey served in top exe
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Dr. William McCoy from the Rutland Institute

 Join us at the Westin on Tuesday, October 25th to hear from Dr. McCoy from the Rutland Institute.Dr. McCoy joined the Clemson University family as the Director of the Rutland Institute for Ethics on March 1, 2018. Previously, Dr. McCoy was the Director of Ethics Education and Diversi
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Chris Manley

Affordable Housing Panel

Our September 14 meeting will dive into affordable housing in Greenville County, discussing the situation at present, the challenges faced, and what is being done to address this by the City, County, and a host of collaborators. We will also ask the question: what can we as Rotarians
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Don’t Miss This Meeting!

SCOTT BAIER, a Professor at Clemson University is currently serving as the Chair of the John E. Walker Department of Economics. He holds a doctorate in economics from Michigan State University. Prior to joining the faculty at Clemson, Professor Baier was an Assistant Professor at the
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Join us as we kick off our new “club” year!

This July 13 meeting is a time to meet the 2021-2022 new officers and board members, connect with existing members, meet some new members, and welcome guests to our club. Some of the things planned for this Club meeting include recognizing newer club members who are transitioning from
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Actor, Magician & Greenville Chautauqua Board Chairman Larry Bounds

The Greenville Chautauqua will return to live theater this fall with its signature History Comes Alive Festival, September 3rd– 12th, featuring Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Edison, Nikola Tesla, Hedy Lamarr, and Rosa Parks – with its programs all outdoors and all free! Larry Bounds has p
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Facing Climate Reality

Weston Dripps is the Executive Director of the Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities and a professor of Earth, Environmental, and Sustainability Sciences at Furman University. He grew up in suburban Philadelphia and went on to study geosciences at Amherst College (BA), Dartmouth C
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Lyn-Dee “Woobie” Eldridge – How to Live Your Best Life Now, No Matter What

Lyn-Dee Eldridge is one of the most uplifting public personalities known around the world. Also known as The Queen of Happiness! She is a Humorist, Author, Keynote Speaker, Certified LYI, Recognized Seminar Leader, Entrepreneur Mentor, TV/Radio personality, and the host of ‘I
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Patricia Ravenhorst – Needs of Domestic And Sexual Violence Victims in South Carolina

We will be going back to our in-person meetings at the Westin starting at the April 27th. Registration is required if attending in person. Zoom will be available and as always the meeting will be recorded and available for viewing the day after the meeting.
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