This meeting had updates on various topics, which were then followed by a discussion by Lancaster County Councilman Jose Luis on items concerning Lancaster County projects, commissions and other matters.
After the meeting there was a Candlelight Vigil in Solidarity with Israel.
Attendees included members of our club and other community members that heard about the event. It was a great turnout and much appreciated by those in attendance.
UPDATES:
Indian Land Fall Festival
This event was a huge success with fifteen (15) volunteers who spent the day at the Festival. The Volunteers helped the public learn about our club and how we are helping residents. These include (1) learning about the area, (2) issues at the local, state and national level and (3) how they can have input, meet representatives at all levels and stay informed.
Areas of discussion included our past guest speakers regarding topics such as schools and education in South Carolina, housing, road congestion, health mandates, life under communism and what they see here, etc.
Thirty seven (37) people signed up for more information and a few attended our October meeting.
2024 Elections
There will potentially be up to 6 different votes locally in 2024:
February 2 – Democratic Presidential Primary
February 24 – Republican Presidential Primary
March 26 – School Bond Referendum
June 11 – State and Local Elections Primaries
June 25 – Possible Runoff
November 5 – General Election
IMPORTANT: Please note that a few polling names and locations have updated information. Please see the image below for more information. You can check the status of your voter registration by clicking here.
There is a need for poll workers. If you are interested in finding out more about working as a Poll Manager for elections, please click here.
MEETING TOPIC: Lancaster County Councilman Jose Luis
Councilman Luis discussed many topics from past council decisions, current pending issues and how to get involved as a volunteer on various commissions. Importantly, he addressed the issues facing our area highlighted in the draft Lancaster 2040 Comprehensive Plan, a copy of which can be found by clicking here and selecting it at the bottom of the page.
He also introduced volunteer members of the audience who are now on various local boards and commissions that he has recently appointed. For more information on each of these boards and commissions and his District 4 appointments, please see the following links:
Airport Advisory Committee – Joie Bier
Board of Assessment Apeals – Solomon Goldiamond
Board of Zoning Appeals – Gary Alden
Construction Board of Appeals – Gary Aminoff
Health and Wellness Commission – Kelly Collins
Historical Commission – Demetra Cornwell
Keep Lancaster County Beautiful Committee – Maureen Johnson
Library Board – Revery Johnson
Planning Commission – Judianna Tinklenberg
Recreation Advisory Board – David Aspesi, Chairman
Councilman Luis also has a couple of appointments remaining for the following boards and commissions:
Community Relations Commission
Keep Lancaster County Beautiful Committee
If you are interested in working on either of these, please contact Councilman Luis at jluis@lancastersc.net or you may apply by clicking here.
NOVEMBER MEETING:
Thursday, November 16th at 6:30pm at the Del Web Library.
Topic: Cybersecurity on your phones, i-Pads and computers, etc.
Guest Speaker – Dr. Tom Hyslip
Dr. Hyslip is an Assistant Professor of Instructions – Dept. of Criminology University of South Florida. He teaches a unique blend of criminology, digital forensics, cybercrime investigations and more.
Toys for Tots: We’ll also be accepting toys for the US Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program at our November meeting. The mission of Toys for Tots is to collect new and unwrapped toys for less fortunate children at Christmas. To learn more about this program and about what toys to donate, please click here.
December 16th, 2024 is the Christmas Party at Carolina Lakes Golf Club located at 23012 Kingfisher Drive, Indian Land, SC 29707. Cocktail hour starts at 5:30pm and dinner starts at 6:30pm.
