Rotary Club of Beaufort

Rotary Club of Beaufort The Rotary Club of Beaufort, SC is the oldest and largest of the three clubs in the city--- serving the community for over 90 years.

The Rotary Club of Beaufort is very active in supporting each of the Rotary Avenues of Service. Our members participate in numerous Community Service and Vocational Service projects; they are generous with their time and money in supporting both International Service as well as the Rotary Foundation. Youth Service is achieved through the Youth Exchange Program and the support of an Interact Club.

To make all this possible Club Service sustains an ambitious fund raising agenda. But all is not work—social and fellowship events lighten the Rotary year.

Dave Miller, a retired Army officer, now administers the turtle watch program on Folly Beach, SC. On June 10, he spoke ...
06/10/2026

Dave Miller, a retired Army officer, now administers the turtle watch program on Folly Beach, SC. On June 10, he spoke at length to members of the Beaufort Rotary about the challenges inherent in trying to ensure Loggerhead Turtles (one of seven species of turtles presently on the endangered species list) can lay their eggs and that those eggs hatch and the baby turtles are able to hatch in their nests and make the trek to the ocean.

Thank you, Beaufort community. On Saturday, we posted a photo of the Beaufort Rotary's "Little Library" at the Washingt...
06/08/2026

Thank you, Beaufort community. On Saturday, we posted a photo of the Beaufort Rotary's "Little Library" at the Washington Street Park, and our community responded! Today is Monday, and in two short days, our little library was filled! See the before and after photos:

There are numerous "little libraries" throughout Beaufort, but this one, at the Washington Street Park in the Beaufort h...
06/07/2026

There are numerous "little libraries" throughout Beaufort, but this one, at the Washington Street Park in the Beaufort historic district was a gift from the Rotary Club of Beaufort. Recently refurbished, courtesy of Rotarian Allen Patterson, it just lacks books! Please do your part and donate any books to the Beaufort Rotary's "Little Library." It is located at the intersection of Washington and Charles Streets. Thank you.

Rachel McBride, Founder and Executive Director of the Helinathus Project, returned to the Beaufort Rotary on June 3rd, t...
06/03/2026

Rachel McBride, Founder and Executive Director of the Helinathus Project, returned to the Beaufort Rotary on June 3rd, to further elaborate on the efforts of the Helianthus Project to protect children in the greater Beaufort area from child trafficking, with an emphasis on her nonprofit's recovery program, and the efforts to build or purchase a home for these children as they recover. While Rotary International does not have a specific Area of Focus dedicated to anti-trafficking efforts, Rotarians around the world are increasingly taking action to combat modern slavery.

Rotarian Barney Forsythe (far left) son of the late Lieutenant General George Forsythe for whom the scholarship program ...
05/29/2026

Rotarian Barney Forsythe (far left) son of the late Lieutenant General George Forsythe for whom the scholarship program is named, was on hand at Beaufort High School for their annual scholarships award ceremony. Forsythe presented certificates to the three Beaufort High School seniors who each received a $1,000 scholarship grant. The recipients (left to right) were: Lily Sargent, Margaret Brown, and Carson Crosby.

Recognizing the importance of the hospitality industry to the local Beaufort area economy, the Technical College of the ...
05/27/2026

Recognizing the importance of the hospitality industry to the local Beaufort area economy, the Technical College of the Low-country established the 30,000 square foot Culinary Institute of the South, to include its FOODseum, in Bluffton. Carrie Hirsch, the FOODseum Program Coordinator, showcased the Institute and its mission of teaching cooking and hospitality skills at Rotary's May 27th meeting. The Institute is a degree producing entity within the Technical College of the Lowcountry where students learn the skills to work in restaurants or other commercial establishments.

Rotary's major environmental project in 2025 was to layout and construct a pollinator garden at the Port Royal Sound Fou...
05/22/2026

Rotary's major environmental project in 2025 was to layout and construct a pollinator garden at the Port Royal Sound Foundation. The benches became so popular that they quickly showed wear, so Rotarian Ron Garrett arranged to have them repainted and restained. They are now looking as good as new! If you are on Route 170 headed towards Bluffton, make a stop at the Port Royal Sound Foundation on Lemon Island, and enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the Rotary Club of Beaufort's pollinator garden!

In addition to inviting the eight Rotary scholarship recipients to a Rotary Club meeting, recipients were also honored a...
05/22/2026

In addition to inviting the eight Rotary scholarship recipients to a Rotary Club meeting, recipients were also honored at their respective schools. Here, Rotarian Brenda Litchfield (center) presents Whale Branch Early College High School seniors Audrey Johnson (left) and Kierstyn Wildy (right) with certificates attesting to their $1,000 scholarships at a Whale Branch Early College High School assembly. Both scholarship recipients will attend the University of South Carolina in the fall.

The Rotary Club of Beaufort's annual scholarship luncheon was held on May 20th, at which the Club awarded $1,000 scholar...
05/21/2026

The Rotary Club of Beaufort's annual scholarship luncheon was held on May 20th, at which the Club awarded $1,000 scholarship grants to eight recipients from three Beaufort high schools. Introductory remarks were made by Dr. Larry Rowland, Distinguished Professor of History Emeritus, University of South Carolina - Beaufort (left) and Dr. John McCardle, former President, Middlebury College and former Vice Chancellor, Sewanee, the College of the South (right). These two distinguished scholars were joined by Brigadier General Barney Forsythe, US Army, Retired, a former permanent professor in the Department of Leadership, US Military Academy; and Brenda Litchfield, a retired high school teacher, in selecting a total of eight recipients. (Photos courtesy of Amber Hewitt)

Annually, the Rotary Club of Beaufort honors academic excellence with its scholarship awards. A total of eight high sch...
05/21/2026

Annually, the Rotary Club of Beaufort honors academic excellence with its scholarship awards. A total of eight high school seniors, all from high schools "north of the Broad" were selected to receive $1,000 scholarship grants. Pictured, from left to right are:
Margaret Brown - Beaufort High School - Will attend the Univ. of Pennsylvania
Savannah Libby - Beaufort Academy - Will attend Clemson
Olivia Loveless - Beaufort Academy - Will attend the College of Charleston
Katherine Plumhoff - Beaufort Academy - Will attend Clemson
Lily Sargent - Beaufort High School - Will attend College of Charleston
Carson Crosby - Beaufort High School - Will attend Univ. of No. Carolina - Wilmington
Audrey Johnson - Whale Branch Early College High School - Will attend the University of So. Carolina
Not pictured: Kierstyn - Whale Branch Early College High School - Will attend the University of So. Carolina
(Photo courtesy of Amber Hewitt - Island News)

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