We usually have a speaker at most of our meetings. The speakers may consist of, but are not limited to, representatives of State or Local government officials , Chamber of Commerce representatives, development coordinators for non-profits, community business professionals, or our Rotarians. The speakers are always very informative and the talks range from 20-25 minutes in length.
Frequently the charities we support attend our meetings. We will present them with checks and they will give us updates on how they are spending the funds we provide and their current needs.
District Governor Sandy Morckel visits Sunset Edition Club on 8/12/25 and Noon Club on 8/13/25. We were so impressed and look forward to serving under her leadership!
Kelli and Lorenzo Willard (center), Debbie Bowers to her left and Jolene Puffer on the right. Kelli sang a beautiful song for us with no background music. It was beautiful!
July 23, 2025
President Francois Billard and Dr. Jenna Dukes. Dr. Dukes, Councilwoman for Horry County District 1, updated us on the environmental study for Rt 31 into NC, and upcoming Little River Waterfront improvements.
May 14, 2025
Kevin Osborne, co-owner of 1233 Distillery, spoke to the Rotary Club of Little River on Wednesday, May 14th at the River Hills Country Club. The Club members enjoyed hearing him share how the distillery got started, as well as the tours and the speakeasy at the distillery. Members also shared their personal experiences and sampled distillery favorites.
April 23, 2025
Rotarian Michael Bolch (right) presented the program at the Club’s meeting yesterday. He shared the expansion plans for North Strand Community Home. The Sunset Edition recently awarded them a grant for improvements to one of their existing buildings. Our community is blessed to have both Michael and Dana Black involved in this important project! President Francois Billard (left) presented a check to North Strand Housing.
April 16, 2025
Rotarian Denise Continenza (left) presented the Mental Health Tool Kit to the Rotary Club of Little River on Wednesday, April 16th. Prior to her retirement in January 2025, Denise spent 23 years working as an extension educator for Penn State University. In that role, she delivered educational programs in the community on topics related to family wellbeing such as parenting, child development, substance use prevention and mental health. She is shown with President Francois Billard (right).
April 8, 2025
On Tuesday, April 8th, Tiffany Ervin, Executive Director of the CART Fund (Coins for Alzheimer’s Research Trust), spoke to the Rotary Club of Little River’s Sunset Edition at their meeting that is held at Current Transitions. The CART Fund was started by Rotarians from the Sumter Rotary Club. At the end of the meeting, Jackie Hill, the Sunset Edition Chair (pictured on the right) presented Tiffany (pictured on the left) with over $100 worth of coins.
March 26, 2025
Bold & Beautiful Wigs for Cancer nonprofit organization received a transformative $1000.00 donation today, exemplifying the profound impact of compassionate individuals who uplift those battling hair loss due to cancer’s debilitating side effects of hair-loss !!! Thank you for your unwavering support, which ignites hope and inspires resilience every day. I am deeply proud to be part of this club.