SCEA group hosting educator retention event
The South Carolina Education Association (SCEA) understands the importance educator retention plays in providing students the education they deserve and has formed an affinity group called South Carolina’s Organization of Remarkable Educators (SCORE) for new education employees. SCORE exists to support early career educators in their first 10 years of service. This statewide network engages and empowers educators to become successful, active, and visible in their profession and community through collective action.
The organization is hosting a local event – a Summer Sound Off – that will specifically focus on providing connection, communication, and collaboration to educators in Beaufort and Jasper counties. The event will run from 3 to 6 p.m., Monday, July 18 at Lowcountry Fresh Market & Cafe at 303 Bleecker Street South in Bluffton. Register at https://bit.ly/beaufortjasperso.
SC State Fair accepting entries for 2022 Competitive Exhibits
The South Carolina State Fair is accepting entries for this year’s competitive exhibits, which will be on display Oct. 12-23, at the S.C. State Fair. The annual exhibits will showcase South Carolina’s finest in agriculture, arts, crafts, flowers and livestock. Those wishing to compete can view the Exhibit Guide and enter online now through Thursday, Sept. 1 at scstatefair.org/competitions.
More than $300,000 in premiums will be offered for award-winning exhibits in categories, including agriculture, art, crafts, flowers and livestock.
The S.C. State Fair is a self-supporting 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that is dedicated to preserving and promoting South Carolina’s agricultural roots, as well as supporting statewide education. Since 1997, the S.C. State Fair has awarded more than $4 million in scholarships.
Community Foundation of the Lowcountry adds 3 new Board Members
Community Foundation of the Lowcountry has three new members on its Board of Directors, effective July 1. Board members serve three-year terms and can serve a total of two terms:
Stephen C. Evans, Rear Admiral (USN, Ret.) – In his 34-year career in the U.S. Navy, Evans served in a diverse range of leadership positions across the globe, including combat roles as Ship, Task Force and Strike Group Commander. Evans, who resides in Bluffton, was Commander of George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group and served as an honorary pallbearer at George H.W. Bush’s funeral. Following his retirement in May of 2020, Evans founded Flag Bridge Logistics, LLC, a supply chain management and transportation execution agency and Flag Bridge Global Solutions, LLC, where he is Chairman and CEO.
Tray Hunter – Hunter has been employed by Palmetto Electric Cooperative since 2008 and currently is Vice President, Marketing & Public Relations. Hunter oversees member programs, public/community relations, marketing strategies, economic development, key accounts/developer relations and governmental affairs. Hunter, who resides in Bluffton, serves on the executive board of the Southern Carolina Regional Development Alliance and is a Bluffton Rotary Club member. Hunter previously served on numerous local nonprofit board of directors.
Lynn Jennings Taylor – Taylor, a Hilton Head Island resident, is a retired healthcare attorney who had an esteemed career in New York. Taylor led all patient and employee safety efforts for the largest faith based health system on Long Island, which had 17,000 employees and 6,000 physicians. Taylor served as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer for a number of hospitals, coordinating all malpractice litigations and interfacing with numerous external firms and regulatory agencies. Taylor, who was a critical care nurse in the U.S. Navy, was Volunteers in Medicine Board Chair from 2019-2022.
– Staff reports
