Weekly Meetings & Fellowship
September Community Service
Message from our Director, Amanda Wagner -
Our September volunteer calendar is live! We’ve lined up quick “micro” moments after club meetings and bigger signature events—plus brand-new ways to support students at Cainhoy Elementary. We're excited to share these volunteer events with you!
Cainhoy Elementary: Interest Forms Now Open
In addition to our monthly volunteer calendar, we’re exploring new, high-impact ways to support students and staff at Cainhoy Elementary. On our event registration platform, you’ll find quick interest forms to express your interest in future support opportunities.
Browse and sign up here: linktr.ee/danielislandrotary
About Us
The Rotary Club of Daniel Island (RCDI) is a 100-member service organization dedicated to giving back through fundraising, volunteerism, fellowship, and learning. Members come from diverse backgrounds—young professionals, new residents, and seasoned leaders—united by a passion for service.
Rotary focuses on seven key causes: peace, disease prevention, clean water, maternal and child health, education, local economies, and the environment. Committees aligned with these areas give members opportunities to serve in ways that match their interests.
RCDI also invests in youth through exchanges, scholarships, and leadership programs, helping students gain skills and global experiences.
The club’s signature fundraiser is the Charleston Duck Race, where 30,000+ rubber ducks compete for $22,000 in prizes. Since its start, the event has raised $2 million for charities serving Lowcountry families.
Meeting Info
The Rotary Club of Daniel Island meets Wednesdays at 7:30 AM (breakfast at 7:15), ending promptly at 8:30. Meetings are held in person at the Daniel Island Club (typically 1st and 3rd Wednesdays) and via Zoom, with guest speakers covering timely topics. Fellowship events are also offered.
Guests are welcome—please email Ben Laaper at ben.laaper@gmail.com
Our 2024–2025 President is Angela Drake.
Meeting Recap
8/13/2025
On Wednesday we welcomed Kevin Sheilley, CCE, President & CEO of the Charleston Metro Chamber. With 30+ years in chamber and economic development leadership across KY, TN, FL, and SC—including a decade at the Ocala Metro Chamber & Economic Partnership, named 2020 National
Chamber of the Year—Kevin brings nationally recognized expertise (U.S. Dept. of Commerce Excellence in Economic Development; Florida Chamber Executive of the Year).
He outlined the Chamber’s People First plan built on four pillars: Attainable Housing, Workforce & Education, Regional Transportation, and Quality Childcare. He emphasized cross-sector collaboration and policy advocacy to keep the Charleston region vibrant and inclusive. Thank you, Kevin, for your leadership and support of our business community.
