11.07.10 | Torch Relay benefiting Palmetto Health Children's Hospital

What, When and Where: The Torch Relay is coming to Columbia on Sunday, November 7 and will be held at Finlay Park.

The best part of this event is that it's coming to Columbia for the second year in a row as part of its 37 city tour and that all funds that are raised in the Columbia event benefit Palmetto Health Children's Hospital, our local Children's Miracle Network hospital.

More information: www.torch-relay.org/columbia

11.05.2010 | SCPRSA and IABC-SC Connect 2010

What: Connect 2010: SCPRSA & IABC-SC Professional Development Conference
The South Carolina Chapters of the Public Relations Society of America and the International Association of Business Communicators present one of the largest conferences for communications professionals covering the latest trends in technology, media relations, corporate communications and much more!

When: Friday, November 5, 2010, 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Where: LRADAC Education Center (2711 Colonial Drive; Columbia, SC)

Registration: SCPRSA, IABC-SC Members: $85 | Non-members: $100 | Students: $35
Register online. Registration deadline is November 1.

Visit the SCPRSA web site for more information.

11.17.10 | EngenuitySC Ignite!

What: EngenuitySC Ignite! Columbia's Knowledge Economy Leadership Conference: Inside the Mind of an Entrepreneur
The goal for EngenuitySC Ignite! 2010 is to celebrate entrepreneurs of every age and to showcase the pathway an entrepreneur travels to build innovative, sustainable enterprises. Speakers for this year's event will range from youth entrepreneurs, to homegrown rock star companies, to innovative "social entrepreneurs" changing the face of Columbia. Ignite! will feature eight 6.5 minute, high-impact presentations to celebrate how entrepreneurship and innovation are changing the landscape of our region.

When: November 17, 2010, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Where: SCRA Innovation Center (1000 Catawba St.; Columbia, SC)

Admission: $25; special seating for COR members
Admission includes hors d'oeuvres and open bar

For more information, including ticket information, visit the EngenuitySC Web site.

COR Meet Up

We're Open for Business!

As you may know, this summer we closed our doors to focus on strategic planning and the restructuring of COR and our alliance with the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce. We are pleased to announce we are reopen for business! COR is looking for talented, educated and entrepreneurial Columbians to join us as investors. Please consider an annual investment of $50 ($20 for students) to support our programs. Your investment will provide you with free or discounted registration fees to all COR programs and events, advance registration notice for popular volunteer programs and other benefits in the works.

To celebrate and make an investment in yourself and our community, come and visit us at:

11.04.2010 | COR Member Meet Up @ First Thursdays on Main

What: Member Meet Up at First Thursday on Main
Visit COR at Gotham Cafe to meet fellow community leaders and learn about membership and initiatives. You do not have to be a member to attend!

When: November 4, 2010, beginning at 7 p.m.

Where: 1508 Main Street and 1500 Block of Main

RSVP/register: http://cormeetup.eventbrite.com/

Additional Info About First Thursdays Series

Arrive early or stay late for the COR Member Meet Up to experience Downtown Columbia's cultural revival, the First Thursdays on Main series. On the first Thursday of each month, Mark Plessinger - owner of eye wear boutique Frame of Mind - works with a number of his artistic cohorts to introduce Columbia's underground art scene to the mainstream community. The event runs from 6 to 9 p.m. and averages 300-500 attendees.

Midlands Per Capita Income Tops Greenville and Charleston and Ranks in the Middle for Educational Attainment

August 14: Pour on the Tour benefiting the Dickerson Center for Children

Come pub-golfing with us for "Pour on the Tour," to raise funds and awareness for the Dickerson Center for Children (DCC). Course attire is optional - but highly recommended!

What: Pub Golf
A night of drink specials, games, fun people and good times, over the PGA Championship tournament weekend

When: Saturday, August 14th, 5 - 11 p.m.

Where: All over the Vista
Meet at Gervais & Vine, and we'll hop to other Vista bars from there. At the end of the night, get a discounted ride home from Zingo Columbia!

Kick-off party: Bogart's (530 12th St., West Columbia) on Friday, 8/13, 6-11 p.m., with more discounts and free t-shirts (first-come, first-serve)!

Tickets:
General Admission: $20
COR member (dues paying): $15 (contact annakward@hotmail.com)
Students: $12 (contact annakward@hotmail.com)

Tickets may be purchased from:
• Bogart's (530 12th St., West Columbia)
• Sam's Fine Wine & Spirits (5050 Sunset Blvd, Lexington)
• http://www.dickersoncenter.org/
• Participating Rotary Club members (West Metro, Cayce/West-Columbia, Vista Nights)

Rotary Partners: Members of the West Metro, Vista Nights and Cayce/West Columbia are pairing up with COR members for this event. If you are interested in partnering with a Rotary member, please email annakward@hotmail.com.

You must be 21 or over to participate in the bar crawl, but donations are welcome regardless of age!!

For more information, including rules, visit the DCC Web site or the Pour on the Tour event page on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=272596825487&ref=ts) or email annakward@hotmail.com.

The DCC is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide a healing environment that addresses the effects of child abuse. From administering mental and physical healthcare to assisting with legal matters, DCC provides comprehensive support and resources for children who have been physically or sexually abused. www.dickersoncenter.org

Volunteers Needed for Carolina Children's Home BBQ Cook-Off May 14-15

Please consider giving some of your weekend to help Carolina Children's Home – and eat all the free BBQ you want! We’ll be partying away to music by the Sensational Epics and other local talent. Don’t get me wrong, you’ll be working plenty hard, but the rewards are sweet – or spicy, depending on how you like it.

Here is a list of the different opportunities – please give me a call when you know which one you want – and when – and I will get you scheduled right in to the most successful and fun BBQ Cook-Off ever!

Friday - Annual “Save the Pigs” Party - May 14th | 7 p.m. to 10 p.m.

What can volunteers do? During Shifts of 6:00 – 10:30 pm….
Serve as “cooking site ambassadors”
Direct traffic & parking
Deliver pigs to cookers – groups of strong men
Serve drinks
Assist in Selling wristbands (these serve as tickets for event)

Note: Most shifts are 4-hour shifts between the hours of 6:00 – 10:30 p.m. and you get to sample the food for free!

Saturday - Barbecue Festival - May 15th | 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

What can volunteers do? During Shifts of 10:30 – 2 pm AND 1:30 – 4:30 pm
Serve food and drinks
Selling wristbands (these serve as tickets for the event)
Direct traffic & parking
Assist in Kid’s area
Help keep the event site clean during the event
Help clean-up after the festival
Or fill in wherever needed!

Contact:
Rachel C. Hammond
Community Relations Coordinator
CAROLINA CHILDREN'S HOME
Email: rhammond@carolinachildrenshome.com
Phone: (803) 787-2306, ext. 216
Fax: (803) 787-2642
www.carolinachildrenshome.org