October 28 2009

October 28, 2009

The Rotary Club of Lake Murray-Irmo

Meeting Opened

Chip Lyerly spoke to the club concerning “Shadow Day” and thanked all of the students and members that participated.

President Ginny Barr informed the Rotary members that they would be receiving a survey to be completed and returned to Jay Seward.

Judy Johnson introduced our speaker, Georgia Doran, Director of Career Education, USC Moore School of Business

- Mrs. Doran spoke briefly on USC Moore School of Business stating that they were recently able to raise over $41 million and received a match from Darla Moore of an additional $45 Million. To date Darla Moore has donated $70 million to the school.

- Mrs Doran stated that this is the first time four generations of people have been in the workplace at the same time. She concentrated her speech on the newest generation, Millennial Generation, and how it differs from other generations.

- The Millenial Generation is comprised of people ranging in age from 7 to 29. It is estimated that there are 80 million people in the Millenial Generation compared to 75 million baby boomers.

- In their lifetime they will average 7 to 15 jobs between 3 separate careers.

- They are the first generation to grow up with digital media. They are social, civic minded, family focused and have high expectations.

- Their lives have been shaped by major events including 9/11, Columbine and the shootings at Virginia Tech

- The Millenial Generation sees time as being fluid since they can update their news and communications immediately as opposed to other generations who view time as segmented.

Meeting Adjourned