Sarah Stitely, representing Lexington Medical Center’s Urgent Care network, delivered an insightful presentation to the members of the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo on December 8. Stitely provided an overview of LMC’s Urgent Care, which currently operates in five locations, with a sixth facility in Cayce set to open itsContinue Reading
On December 1, the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo had the privilege of hosting Drs. Matthew and Amanda Boyeson, founders of Midlands Family Chiropractic, shared insights into a groundbreaking technology making waves in the Irmo community. The Boyesons, who established their practice in Irmo five years ago, presented the OptimistContinue Reading
Anthony Buzzetti and Athlete Travis Luthren Share Special Olympics’ Impact Locally and Globally The Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo was privileged to host Anthony Buzzetti and athlete Travis Luthren from the Special Olympics of South Carolina on November 10. The dynamic duo shed light on the profound history and ongoingContinue Reading
On November 3, the St. Andrews Optimists welcomed Andrew Coston, the founder of the Midlands Gaming Coalition, as their speaker. This coalition stands as the pioneer in introducing the first “E-sports” program in the history of South Carolina. Operating in the Greater Columbia area, the Midlands Gaming Coalition aims toContinue Reading
Annika Thomas, Community Relations Manager for the Richland County Public Library, spoke on October 20 to the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo. Thomas quickly dispelled any antiquated notions that libraries are merely institutions where books can be accessed. That having been established, Thomas did detail how RCPL strives to addressContinue Reading
On September 29, the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo held its annual Day of Giving during which more than $30,000 was donated to 20 causes. The common thread of the recipients is that each of them works to improve the lives of the youth of the Midlands. Many of theContinue Reading
On October 13 the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo held a banquet celebrating the transfer of power. At the banquet, outgoing President Larry Blosser ended a successful year by symbolically passing the gavel to incoming President Kerry Powers. Powers became the first woman to lead the club in its 52-yearContinue Reading
Local personality Charlie Benton spoke to the St. Andrews Optimist Club on September 15. Benton hosted an AM radio talk show with his father for several years and now coaches sales organizations regarding their sales techniques and their promotional/advertising efforts. Pictured are Club President Larry Blosser, Benton, and speaker sponsorContinue Reading
Councilman Bill Danielson, who has spoken to St. Andrews Optimists in the past, appeared September 8 in his new role as a candidate for Mayor of the Town of Irmo. Having announced formally, Danielson spoke to the club about both his motivations for seeking the office and about some ofContinue Reading
Irmo Town Councilman Eric Sickinger spoke to the St. Andrews Optimist Club on August 11. Sickinger described his primary motivation for seeking the office as a desire to project a positive image of the town to the Midlands. He characterized his approach as being a combination of both delegating andContinue Reading
On July 21, the Optimist Club of St. Andrews-Irmo hosted speakers Hugh Caldwell and Barbara Padgett, representing the South Carolina Envirothon. The event they detailed is hosted annually by the SC Department of Natural Resources. Envirothon began nationally in 1979 to raise awareness among high school students who showed anContinue Reading