Ellen Shuler, Executive Director S.C. Center for Chidren's Books and LiteracyPresident Beetle Bailey called the meeting order. Kelley Payne brought numerous Interact Club members from Dutch Fork High School. Lyman Whitehead offered some Health and Happiness.
A sign-up sheet for members wanting to volunteer for the Okra Strut was again circulated. We will need members to work the ticket booth and the Okra Man picture taking booth. The Okra Strut will be held September 28-29.
Eddie Robinson encouraged members to contact him with suggested speakers.
Stan Bugner introduced the speaker, Ellen Shuler. Ellen Shuler is the Executive Director of the SC Center for Children’s Books and Literacy. The SC Center for Children’s Books and Literacy is located in the South Carolina State Library located at the intersection of Senate Street and Bull Street. The SC Center for Children’s Books and Literacy also has facilities in the University of South Carolina’s Children Center. The SC Center for Children’s Books and Literacy mission is to improve literacy among children in South Carolina. South Carolina has one of the lowest literacy rates in the country.
Ben Herritage gave an update on the golf tournament. President Beetle reluctantly turned over the signed Spurrier visor to Ben so that it can be auctioned off or awarded as a prize at the golf tournament.
President Beetle dismissed the meeting after thanking our speaker.
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