Rotary of Greenville City Center (formerly Rotary of North Greenville)
Rotary of Greenville City Center (formerly Rotary of North Greenville) is composed of business leaders in the Upstate uniting for the common good. We meet weekly to hear about business and non-profit developments in the community and we also have several annual functions that we organize and use to raise funds. Every year we have our Foundation Awards Luncheon where we disperse Foundation Grants to local charities and non-profits.
Rotary of Greenville City Center (formerly Rotary of North Greenville) is composed of business leaders in the Upstate uniting for the common good. We meet weekly to hear about business and non-profit developments in the community and we also have several annual functions that we organize and use to raise funds. Every year we have our Foundation Awards Luncheon where we disperse Foundation Grants to local charities and non-profits.
Membership Information
If you are interest in membership, come to one of our weekly programs.
Our meetings are held every Friday (except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter) at the Poinsett Club (807 East Washington Street Greenville, SC 29601) from 12:30-1:30.
We'd love for you to join us. Please email a board member and let us know you're coming-- it's not a requirement but we appreciate the heads-up. After the program ask a member about how to pursue membership further.
If you are interest in membership, come to one of our weekly programs.
Our meetings are held every Friday (except for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter) at the Poinsett Club (807 East Washington Street Greenville, SC 29601) from 12:30-1:30.
We'd love for you to join us. Please email a board member and let us know you're coming-- it's not a requirement but we appreciate the heads-up. After the program ask a member about how to pursue membership further.
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History of Rotary of North Greenville
Early in the Rotary year 1954-55, District Governor William B. Poole of Greenville appointed three members of the Greenville Rotary Club to pursue the idea of a new Rotary Club in the Greenville area. An organizational meeting on October 15, 1954, approved a name, North Greenville Rotary Club, and a meeting day and place. Further meetings with increasing attendance were held and a charter application was made on December 19, 1954, listing twenty-two members. The charter was approved on January 10, 1955.
On February 2, 1955, at a special meeting of the Greenville Rotary Club attended by the North Greenville members and quite a few from neighboring Rotary clubs, the Charter for the new club was presented personally by the President of Rotary International, and creator of the 4-Way Test, Herbert J. Taylor. This was the first time in District 7750 that the Charter for a new club was presented by the president of Rotary International.
Elmer H. "Toppy" Henley was the first president and the other charter members were:
George H. Balentine J.L. Dean M.R. Hughes
Harold V. Baker Frank Ellis B. Frank Mayfield
W. Oscar Cate Leonard W. England M.D. Moore, Jr.
Walter B. Chandler John R. Folson B.D. Purcell
Mack Christopher J.C. Garrison J.E. Shaw
J.T. Collins Erwin O. Harris S.Y. Stribling
P.E. Collins B. Calhoun Hipp Ben W. Wilkerson
One member, Elmer H. Henley, was District Governor in Rotary Year 1960-61. Morton R. Hughes was the first Paul Harris Fellow. Mrs. Agnes Roe was the first non-Rotarian Paul Harris Fellow sponsored by North Greenville. And since its founding, at least 51 Paul Harris Fellows have been awarded.
The North Greenville Rotary Club supports its own Foundation, which was started with proceeds from "The Rotary Bowl." For a number of years hundreds of boys from the City and County participated in a football program in order to play in the Rotary Bowl. More recent fundraising efforts have included a softball tournament, “Greenvillopoly” Board Game Sales, and, most recently, the North Greenville Rotary Golf Tournament. Since its inception during the 1996 – 1997 Rotary Year, the Golf Tournament has proven to be a successful fundraiser and Club activity. Most Club members participate in the Golf Tournament through activities such as promoting team sales, providing logistical support on the day of the tournament, and soliciting gifts and contributions from local merchants.
Since 1977 the North Greenville Rotary Foundation has awarded many thousands of dollars to worthy charitable organizations in the Greater Greenville area.
The North Greenville Rotary Club has founded two upstate Rotary Clubs, the Greenville Breakfast Club and the Foothills Club.
In 1995, the North Greenville Rotary Club founded its first Interact Club, which is located at Wade Hampton High School. The two clubs have been involved in several service projects together.
A big event for a number of years has been the annual Christmas party for the children from the Salvation Army, Frazee Dream Center and other area social service organizations. The club hosts an evening dinner event where Santa presents the children with gifts provided by the Rotary Club members.
North Greenville Rotary Club has a reputation for being a "friendly club." Fun and fellowship are a vital part of the Club's program.
Rotary year 2004-2005 was an especially exciting year. The North Greenville Rotary Club celebrated its 50th anniversary on January 10, 2005 while Rotary International celebrates its 100th anniversary on February 23, 2005.
Early in the Rotary year 1954-55, District Governor William B. Poole of Greenville appointed three members of the Greenville Rotary Club to pursue the idea of a new Rotary Club in the Greenville area. An organizational meeting on October 15, 1954, approved a name, North Greenville Rotary Club, and a meeting day and place. Further meetings with increasing attendance were held and a charter application was made on December 19, 1954, listing twenty-two members. The charter was approved on January 10, 1955.
On February 2, 1955, at a special meeting of the Greenville Rotary Club attended by the North Greenville members and quite a few from neighboring Rotary clubs, the Charter for the new club was presented personally by the President of Rotary International, and creator of the 4-Way Test, Herbert J. Taylor. This was the first time in District 7750 that the Charter for a new club was presented by the president of Rotary International.
Elmer H. "Toppy" Henley was the first president and the other charter members were:
George H. Balentine J.L. Dean M.R. Hughes
Harold V. Baker Frank Ellis B. Frank Mayfield
W. Oscar Cate Leonard W. England M.D. Moore, Jr.
Walter B. Chandler John R. Folson B.D. Purcell
Mack Christopher J.C. Garrison J.E. Shaw
J.T. Collins Erwin O. Harris S.Y. Stribling
P.E. Collins B. Calhoun Hipp Ben W. Wilkerson
One member, Elmer H. Henley, was District Governor in Rotary Year 1960-61. Morton R. Hughes was the first Paul Harris Fellow. Mrs. Agnes Roe was the first non-Rotarian Paul Harris Fellow sponsored by North Greenville. And since its founding, at least 51 Paul Harris Fellows have been awarded.
The North Greenville Rotary Club supports its own Foundation, which was started with proceeds from "The Rotary Bowl." For a number of years hundreds of boys from the City and County participated in a football program in order to play in the Rotary Bowl. More recent fundraising efforts have included a softball tournament, “Greenvillopoly” Board Game Sales, and, most recently, the North Greenville Rotary Golf Tournament. Since its inception during the 1996 – 1997 Rotary Year, the Golf Tournament has proven to be a successful fundraiser and Club activity. Most Club members participate in the Golf Tournament through activities such as promoting team sales, providing logistical support on the day of the tournament, and soliciting gifts and contributions from local merchants.
Since 1977 the North Greenville Rotary Foundation has awarded many thousands of dollars to worthy charitable organizations in the Greater Greenville area.
The North Greenville Rotary Club has founded two upstate Rotary Clubs, the Greenville Breakfast Club and the Foothills Club.
In 1995, the North Greenville Rotary Club founded its first Interact Club, which is located at Wade Hampton High School. The two clubs have been involved in several service projects together.
A big event for a number of years has been the annual Christmas party for the children from the Salvation Army, Frazee Dream Center and other area social service organizations. The club hosts an evening dinner event where Santa presents the children with gifts provided by the Rotary Club members.
North Greenville Rotary Club has a reputation for being a "friendly club." Fun and fellowship are a vital part of the Club's program.
Rotary year 2004-2005 was an especially exciting year. The North Greenville Rotary Club celebrated its 50th anniversary on January 10, 2005 while Rotary International celebrates its 100th anniversary on February 23, 2005.