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Who Runs the World? "THE FASTEST WAY TO CHANGE SOCIETY IS TO MOBILIZE THE WOMEN OF THE WORLD." —Charles Malik

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Ladies of the Lake Murray region, where would we be without you? It's during May that we, as a country, celebrate mothers, grandmothers, great-grandmothers, motherin-laws, aunts, stepmoms and godmothers. But here at Lake Murray Lifestyle, we also want to recognize other women who build our community and all of your roles as well. It takes a village to raise a child, and our village has women who are our children’s sisters, aunts, teachers, doctors, first responders, law enforcement officers, authors, entertainers, nurses, social workers, counselors and so much more. You are our children’s inspiration, and you are ours. This month, we thank you for everything you pour into the Lake Murray area.

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FEATURES 14 Bettering The Community Join Junior Women's Club of Lake Murray Members Who Dare To Care

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She says the group’s theme for 2020 is “Be the Inspiration.” “This year, we’ve supported many causes throughout the area,

Junior Women’s Club of Lake Murray is a nonprofit organiza-

such as SC Oncology Associates, the Prisma Health Children’s

tion started in 2011 to include young women in the betterment of the

Hospital, Leeza’s Care Connection, Nancy K. Perry Children’s Shelter

Lake Murray area community. Members are composed of women

and Habitat for Humanity,” Sara explains.

from throughout the Irmo, Lexington and Columbia area committed

She says club members are co-sponsors of the River Bluff High

to both volunteer service and philanthropy. They participate in volun-

School Juniorette Club, and that several of their members have daugh-

teer activities with several local organizations, as well as fundraising

ters in the Jessamines, a service club for daughters and grand-daugh-

efforts to benefit local charities.

ters of club women in GFWC-SC. The Juniorette Club organizes

Sara Bonner, JWC treasurer, says the club currently consists of 23 members. 14

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volunteer events for their club and their school. Recently, the club hosted a “Kozy for Koalas” event at their school. Students participated

by donated $1 for the opportunity to wear pajamas to school and the funds raised went to koalas affected by the Australia wildfires. The Jessamines meet periodically throughout the year to complete “Done in a Day” service projects. Past projects have included hosting a bake sale at SC Oncology, hosting a bingo game at an assisted living center, making dog treats for an animal shelter, and donating water bottles to the USO lounge at the airport. Chapter meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month at The Saluda River Club in Lexington -- except for no meetings held in July, August or December. Visitors are welcome at their monthly meetings and at their annual fall membership event. At the time of writing this article, the group didn’t know if they would be able to conduct their annual fundraising event: Bag a Bargain. “It’s really dependent on the virus, the CDC recommendations, and if the schools are closed (the event is held indoors on the campus of RBHS). The event is currently scheduled for May 2,” Sara says. Examples of the group’s volunteer projects include: + Tuck for a Cure event with Pure Barre to collect donations for SCOA Cares + Library book donations to Lexington County Public Libraries + Diabetes Awareness Month in November + Adopt-a-Family through Palmetto Health Children’s Hospital + Clean-Up on Corley Mill Road with Keep the Midlands Beautiful + Heart Health Month awareness in February + Arts & Crafts day at Nancy K. Perry Children’s Shelter + Fence painting at Palmetto Place Children’s Shelter + Snack Pack donations/packing at Saxe Gotha Presbyterian Church + Bag-A-Bargain fundraiser at River Bluff High School + Annual scholarship donation to an at-risk graduating senior at River Bluff High School In years past, JWC members hosted the Holiday Tour of Homes in Saluda River Club. GENERAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S CLUBS On the international level, JWC of Lake Murray is affiliated with the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC). With 100,000 members in affiliated clubs in every state and more than a dozen countries, GFWC members are community leaders who work locally to create global change. Annually, GFWC members volunteer 13 million hours and contribute approximately $35 million through more than 160,000 club projects. The parent organization on the state level is the General Federation of Women’s Clubs of South Carolina (GFWC-SC). 2019-2020 JWC OFFICERS: Polly Gathings, president Courtney Wiles, vice president Sara Bonner, treasurer Michelle Blackmon, secretary Tabitha Safdi, past president Email JWCLakeMurray@gmail.com for club membership details. JWCofLakeMurray.org CityLifestyle.com/LakeMurray

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YOU’VE WON SEVERAL EXCELLENCE IN BROADCASTING AWARDS. WHAT’S YOUR PERSONAL APPROACH FOR DELIVERING TOPNOTCH COMMUNITY NEWS? My personal approach is to have empathy with every story I tell. As journalists, we tackle some of the most devastating issues that affect everyday lives. I am a very down-to-earth person, and I like viewers to feel like we’re just having a conversation, while I deliver the news of the day. One of the best compliments I received recently, someone told me the way I deliver the news is credible and calming. I just smiled. I anchor the 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. News on WIS, and the NEW 10 p.m. News on The CW. I’ve lived in the Midlands since 2008; Lexington is my home. I’ve served on several boards, emceed various galas, chaired events, visited schools around the Midlands, picked up trash along 378. I’m very passionate about serving and giving back to my community. Currently, I serve on the Lexington Medical Center Foundation board of directors. WITH WIS NEWS 10 BEING CONSIDERED THE NO. 1 NEWS TEAM FOR THE MIDLANDS, WHAT TYPE OF PRESSURE DOES THAT PLACE ON YOU AND YOUR COLLEAGUES EACH DAY, AND HOW DO YOU HANDLE IT? WIS has extremely high standards, which is nice, because when you look around our newsroom, every single person strives to be the best! Our news director, Brad Hyatt, believes in his team, so it’s encouraging to know when you see LIVE, LOCAL, NOW at the start of every newscast, it means we’re live with the best local news coverage immediately. CONTINUED >

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AT THE TIME OF PRODUCING THIS FEATURE, A PAN-

IN WHAT WAYS ARE YOU ACTIVE IN THE LAKE MURRAY

DEMIC STATE HAD BEEN DECLARED REGARDING

REGION OUTSIDE OF THE TELEVISION STUDIO? We

COVID-19. HOW DID THIS CORONAVIRUS PATHOGEN

decided to live near Lake Murray because the first time I saw

IMPACT YOUR DECISIONS AND PRIORITIES ABOUT

Lake Murray driving across the dam, there was a sense of

DAILY NEWS COVERAGE? Words like “social distanc-

peace that came over me. Let’s face it, seeing the sunset on

ing” became our new norm. Under the leadership of Vice

the water never gets old. Lexington feels very similar to where I

President and General Manager Lyle Schulze, WIS News

grew up in Marietta, Georgia. The people are just the best! Not

10 took unprecedented steps of moving almost our entire

to mention we have two of the best restaurants in the Midlands:

staff to work-at-home stations. We had producers, editors

Bodhi Thai Dining and Alodia’s Cucina Italiana. We’ve been

and most of our talent, working from home. We didn’t allow

members of the Lake Murray Boat Club, however, with two kids

any in-studio guests as well. I was proud to know our com-

ages 1 and 2, we now spend more time at Saluda Shoals Park.

pany, Gray Television, Inc., made sure the health of their

I love walking across the dam, and you can usually find me at

employees was top priority.

Barre 3 of Lake Murray.

As a team, we continued to deliver breaking news and

report daily briefings from Governor McMaster and the SC

IF YOU COULD WAVE A MAGIC WAND, WHAT WOULD YOU

Emergency Management Team. We came together while work-

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question is: “What diet should I follow?” When this question is asked,

on the most up-to-date evidence-based practice. Beyond their

there’s often a sense of urgency; the individual is looking for a quick fix.

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cialty certifications, including certified diabetes educators, renal

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specialists, nutrition support clinicians, food safety specialists

one really knows what’s best, so they continue doing what they’ve

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AT THE TIME OF PRODUCING THIS FEATURE, A PANDEMIC

to try new recipes. It’s an opportunity for families to cook together.

STATE HAD BEEN DECLARED REGARDING COVID-19. HOW

Perhaps meatless Mondays can become the norm for people even

WILL EVERYONE MAINTAIN PROPER EATING HABITS AND

after the health threat has ended.

HEALTHY FOOD SUPPLIES DURING THIS HEALTH THREAT? Two of the biggest challenges during the pandemic state proved

IN WHAT COMMUNITY WAYS ARE YOU ACTIVE IN THE LAKE

to be: possible shortages in our food supply and the potential for

MURRAY REGION? As a company we’ve been supporters of the

weight gain due to the “all day boredom buffet.”

Midlands Heart Association. We feel that in aligning with the Heart

When the first couple of weeks the grocery store shelves and meat counters were bare, we encouraged a plant-forward approach. Lean and green protein helps to stretch the food supply and the food budget. Using a shopping list was even more important at this time instead of arriving at the store and getting caught up in the panic of what everyone else was buying. Planning ahead helped to keep people on track with purchasing foods to prepare for meals, not just purchasing convenience foods or snack items. We coached clients to look for healthy, shelf-stable protein

Association, we can assist with educating all communities in the Midlands on heart-healthy nutrition. Preventing hunger is another area that we try to stay involved with; our staff routinely volunteers at Harvest Hope Food Bank. We support local businesses by hosting quarterly staff meetings at area restaurants or other meeting venues. My husband and I live on Lake Murray, and enjoy spending every opportunity we can boating on the lake.

sources that are also easy to prep options, such as canned tuna and salmon packed in water, beans, legumes, tofu, quinoa and lentils.

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During this time at home, people could try good vegetable sources

CHANGE IN THE WORLD? My wish is twofold: that the family

of protein rather than meat at every meal. It doesn’t mean completely

dinner would maintain the comeback. Food and sharing a meal is

removing meat from the diet, just experimenting with meatless meals.

so much more than just the food we eat or the nutrients we’re get-

A few times the news referenced “be careful of the Corona 15,”

ting; food is the center of most social gatherings. Food nourishes the

like the “Freshman 15” weight gain secondary to people being home-

body as well as the soul. And I want people to realize that through

bound and eating in response to boredom. One of the best things to

nutrition they have power over their health. Nutrition is truly the

do is establish some sense of routine with eating, such as preparing

foundation of good health; food is medicine. Eating is something we

a meal and sitting down to eat rather than snacking throughout the

do three times a day and every bite does count.

day. More time at home equates to more time available to cook,

Food is not just fuel. Food is about family, food is about community,

which can be an activity to help decrease boredom and a great time

food is about identity. And we nourish all those things when we eat well.

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IN WHAT NON-WORK WAYS ARE YOU ACTIVE IN THE

and compassion for others. In such uncertain times, it seems as

LAKE MURRAY REGION? I live within a mile of the dam, so

though many of the people in leadership roles lack the ability to

we enjoy being on the lake with friends. We also have two

put themselves in the shoes of others that may come from dif-

sons that are active in sports in the Irmo/Lake Murray area.

ferent paths in life. If we could all take a moment to understand the views and opinions of others, we could be a more united

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NETWORKING: GROUPS FOR LOCAL WONDER WOMEN

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CHAPIN'S WOMAN'S CLUB Chapin Woman’s Club was federated in 1971 as a 501(c)(3)

LAKE MURRAY-IRMO WOMAN'S CLUB

tax-exempt organization, and is affiliated with the General

The Lake Murray-Irmo Woman’s Club was formed in 1961 as the orig-

Federation of Women’s Clubs, the largest and oldest wom-

inal chapter in the Lake Murray-Irmo area of the General Federation

en’s volunteer service organization in the world.

of Women’s Clubs of South Carolina and the General Federation of

Chapin Woman’s Club serves the community through many

Women’s Clubs.

diverse projects, including a Butterfly Garden at Crooked

At the time of writing this article, due to COVID-19 concerns, the

Creek Park, Meals on Wheels, Senior BINGO, Community of

club’s 7th Annual Pinot and Pearls had been postponed until May

Character, Chapin High School’s EAS program, and Crafts

21, 2020; location and time remains the same. Double-check details

for Kids with Cancer. Their grant application process allows

closer to the event date.

local organizations (schools, community theatre, libraries,

By “living the volunteer spirit” and applying unique skills and tal-

food banks) to apply for financial assistance for specific needs.

ents, the group’s members fundraise through the annual Irmo Okra

Their largest contribution recently has been to provide schol-

Strut and pecan sales so they can give back to the community.

arships to senior girls at the two local high schools. The group's signature Flamingo Fling Fundraiser, held in the spring, is their largest money-making event. Celebration Tables, an elegant luncheon to ring-in the holiday season, and Friendship Soup sale in the fall, are other fun events through which they engage the community. Club meetings are held the first Tuesday morning of each month September through May. For further details about the Club, contact Mary Slade at marydslade@gmail.com or 803.732.3027.

To be eligible for consideration of a scholarship from the LMIWC, students must be: 1. A Dutch Fork High School or an Irmo High School student; and 2. Entering a post-secondary institution, accredited by The Higher Learning Commission, in the fall of the scholarship year. LMIWC.org

COLUMBIA SAILING CLUB AUXILIARY The purpose of this Auxiliary is to support Columbia Sailing Club projects, and to encourage interest and activity in all forms of sailboating. CSCA meets once a month to plan upcoming events. Organized in October 1967, the Auxiliary has helped with regatta registration, held ladies sailing classes, planned social events at the club, and raised money for club improvements through the sale of regatta lunches and items from the Ship’s Store. All members, associate members, spouses of CSC members and CSC children 18 and older are members of the Auxiliary. 2020 CSCA OFFICERS: Hilarie Ann Brush – president; habrush62@gmail.com Beverly Beauregard – vice president; bobbyshbby@aol.com Sarah Edwards – secretary; sarahed@bellsouth.net Rebecca Dotterer – treasurer; rdotterer@sc.rr.com Allison Hassinger – immediate past president; allie.hassinger@gmail.com ColumbiaSailingClub.org

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LEXINGTON WOMAN'S CLUB The LWC - SC was federated on May 1, 1958. Under the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, they are an international organization dedicated to community improvement through volunteer service. They currently meet monthly at the Lexington County Public Library, 5440 Augusta Road, on the second Monday of the month from September through May. This club’s members have helped with constructing the community public library, providing shelter for veterans and broken families, and breast cancer awareness. A portion of the proceeds from LWC’s 36th Annual Charity Golf Tournament was planned (it was set for March 31 and had to be canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic) to be donated to the Lexington County Sheriff’s Foundation to purchase ballistic plates to enhance vest safety for front-line deputies and school resource officers. Proceeds from this annual tournament also support college scholarships for qualifying graduating seniors enrolled in Lexington School District One high schools and one graduate of the Lexington One Adult Education program.

Call Deidre Harmon at 803.359.0698 for Club information.

WOMEN IN PHILANTHROPY | UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS

Stimulating positive changes in community leadership is the goal of Women In Philanthropy, based in Columbia. They promote the concept that every woman can, and must, be a philanthropist if the challenges facing women and families are going to be addressed. Through social and fundraising events -- such as the unique Power of the Purse (a one-of-a-kind auction of designer handbags and other novel items) -and educational and volunteer opportunities, WIP offers investors a variety of ways to stay involved throughout the year. Organizers indicate there are numerous networking and personal development opportunities provided. Additionally, they make annual grants through United Way’s request for proposal processes. Any donor who makes an annual contribution of $500 or more to WIP is an investor. New investors are considered WIP members as soon as their pledge is received. Pledges can be made through United Way workplace campaigns or as individual donations. For additional details, email sbrennecke@uway.org or call 803.733.5400. UWay.org/get-involved/join/women-philanthropy 30

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WOMEN'S RIGHTS AND EMPOWERMENT NETWORK

WREN is a Columbia-headquartered network whose mission is to build a movement to advance the health, economic well-being, and rights of South Carolina’s women, girls and their families. They advocate with the South Carolina General Assembly and public agencies for policies and laws that will improve the status of women, girls, and their families. They educate the public on issues that affect diverse women and girls, and inspire action. They engage community and strengthen the capacity of organizations and businesses to support women and young people of all ages, races, and abilities through community conversations, training and grassroots mobilization. And, they build coalitions of organizations, businesses and individuals who are committed to improving opportunities for South Carolinians. WREN managers indicate they strive to create a diverse and inclusive movement that amplifies voices and advances justice for all. For additional details about social issues, email info@scwren.org or

call 803.939.2192. SCWREN.org

BNI- BUSINESS NETWORKING GROUP

Led by Shirley Towne, executive director, the mission of BNI is to help members increase their business through a structured, positive and professional referral marketing program that enables them to develop long-term, meaningful relationships with quality business professionals. With more than 23 local chapters in the Columbia area, she leads the largest referral groups in the United States, called Resource Referral Group. Its members of both genders are selective as they refer fellow members to their friends, family, coworkers and best clients. Members of these networking groups meet every week at various locations. Call 803.996.3131 or email her at bniofmidlands@gmail.com. CityLifestyle.com/LakeMurray

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