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Sarah Lewis, Executive Director of Columbia’s Vista Guild, delivered great news to the Sertoma Club this past Monday, August 4. Basically, the Vista is experiencing tremendous growth.

More than $500 million in direct investment is taking place now and will result in 3,000+ new residents living in the district over the next few years. The new investment is a combination of mixed use, residential, hotels, restaurants, The State Museum and Three Rivers Greenways expansion, and much else.

The Vista currently sees more than 2 million visitors per year with the number growing. The Convention Center brings in 10-20,000 people per month throughout the year and that number continues to grow. The University of South Carolina is also expanding rapidly with it’s brand new Alumni Center and the new Darla Moore School of Business. Each are expected to bring new people to the area and increase the number of dollars spent and the amount of taxes generated.

John Adams, Columbia Sertoma President, addresses club members and visitors

The Columbia Sertoma Club is proud to announce it has now raised more than $19,000 as part of the 2014 Carolina Children’s Home campaign. The campaign still has weeks to go and much more is expected to be generated.

Ernie Lawhorne, charter member of the Sertoma Club and former Gamecock football coach, started the campaign back in 1968. Since that time the club has raised more than $3.6 million dollars for the Children’s Home.

To make a donation or get more information contact Sertoma President John Adams at johnhcadams@aol.com.

John Adams, local realtor and long time Sertoma member, volunteer and local nonprofit supporter, was named 2014-2015 President of the Columbia Sertoma Club. As President he will preside over all meetings and events in the coming year as well as choose club leadership and determine strategic direction and priorities. Former President, Chairman, and Regional Director Dan Felker inducted John and conducted the brief swearing in ceremony.

Dan Felker inducted John Adams as President

The Club also awarded $500 to the University of South Carolina’s Speech & Hearing Center. This continues a long relationship between Columbia Sertoma and the Center. Speech and hearing remains a top focus area for the club, as it has been from the organization’s beginning.

USC’s Crystal Murphree-Holden accepts a check from Sertoma’s Sponsorship Chair Joe Hodson

Jonathan Rush, local radio personality and one of the most known people in the Midlands, entertained attendees with thoughts ranging from family and the business of today’s radio industry to politics. It was engaging and fast moving from beginning to end.

Jonathan Rush dazzles attendees

Phil Kornblut, the father of recruiting news, will speak to the Columbia Sertoma Club on Monday, February 10. The public is invited to attend the event at Dupre’s, located at 300 Senate Street in the Vista.

Kornblut will discuss National Signing Day, recruiting classes for the University of South Carolina and Clemson University, as well as take questions from attendees. Kornblut started making recruiting calls in 1978 as an intern for a local talk show host. He’s been on Columbia airwaves for more than 30 years.

For more information about the meeting please contact Club President Joe Azar at josephazar@upstairsaudio.com.