Upcoming Events

The following are various upcoming events of the Rotary Club of Charlotte:

WEEKLY COLLECTION OF PEANUT BUTTER
Each Tuesday in the month of June, Charlotte Rotary will be collecting Peanut Butter to stock the shelves at Nourish Up. 

LEADERSHIP IMPACT GROUP (LIG) MEETING

“From Enron to Innovation: Fireside Chat with Rod Husk” 
Wed., June 18, 2025 | 5:30 – 7:00 PM
Lost Worlds Brewery, 1100 Metropolitan Ave, Charlotte, NC

 Join LIG for a dynamic fireside chat with Rod Husk, an energy industry veteran whose career has taken him from the nuclear subs of the U.S. Navy to the turbulent trading floors of Enron, Koch Industries, and BP Amoco. With firsthand experience building billion-dollar power marketing businesses, Rod brings rare insight into both the past and future of energy.

 Now serving as Program Director of Venture Creation at UNC Charlotte’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Rod mentors startups, holds patents, and plays a key role in launching high-impact ventures across the region.

 Expect candid conversation on:

• The real story behind Enron’s energy trading strategy — and lessons for today’s entrepreneurs
• Where capital is flowing in clean tech, energy, and infrastructure
• What’s next for innovation in the Carolinas
• How to turn career pivots into entrepreneurial success

Whether you’re interested in energy, innovation, investing, or just love a good business war story, this event promises inspiration and insights.

 Come early. Stay late. Network widely.

WEEKLY COLLECTION OF ELECTRONICS
Each Tuesday in July, Charlotte Rotary will be collecting your used electronics.  

Tuesday
NO WEEKLY MEETING
In observance of the Independence Day holiday, the Rotary Club of Charlotte will not hold a regular meeting on Tuesday, July 1. However, members and friends are welcome to gather informally for lunch at Noble Smoke on Freedom Drive. Join us for good food and great company!

Tuesday
LUNCH AT NOBLE SMOKE
2216 Freedom Drive, July 1, 11:15 a.m.
On Tues., July 1, there will not be a weekly Rotary meeting. But that doesn’t stop Rotarians from gathering together for lunch! 

Organized by Past President David Anderson and Past President William Bradley, join fellow Rotarians for lunch and fellowship. Lunch will be individual checks. Noble Smoke allows anyone with special dietary needs to bring their lunch. Click here to RSVP

SEMINAR FOR TOMORROW’S LEADERS (SFTL)
The dates for the 2025 Seminar for Tomorrow’s Leaders (SFTL) have been set:  July 17-20, 2025, with volunteers arriving on July 16.

this transformative leadership experience will take place at Gardner-Webb University and is open to rising high school juniors and seniors.

We are thrilled to offer several ways for you to get involved:

• Scholarship Opportunities: Support students by sponsoring their participation in this life-changing event.
• Volunteer Opportunities: Join our dedicated team and help make this event unforgettable for tomorrow’s leaders. (Click here to volunteer.)
• Student Participation: Encourage rising juniors and seniors in your community to apply and take part in this exceptional leadership development program. (Click here to nominate your student.)

For more details on how to volunteer, apply, or sponsor a student, contact Scott Van Der Linden, Governor 2017-2018, Rotary Club of Charlotte South, SVanDerLinden7@gmail.com or 704.574.5000

Don’t miss the chance to shape the leaders of tomorrow!

Tuesday
AMERICAN RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
Save the Date.  Details to follow.