200 FHCC members and guests attended the August 6th Big Thursday lunch, sponsored by Tango Pest Control & Property Maintenance, with guest speaker Dean Steven Marks sharing an update on the newly opened College of Veterinary Medicine at Clemson University.
Dr. Marks walked a rapt audience through the facilities and continuing plans for the Veterinary campus, along with details on the first cohort of eighty students that will commence their studies in just a few weeks. There were many questions for Dr. Marks from the audience, prompting the Dean to ask if the Provost may have been seeding the questions.
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Photos from Big Thursday August 6, 2026
New FHCC President Charlotte Cobb recognized the 2026/2027 Officers: Past President – Leslie Callison, Co-Vice Presidents – Sarah Maiberger and Debbie Dubose, Treasurer – Howard Lindler and Secretary – Sheryl Moss, as well as, the entire FHCC Board.
Darryl Gardner, FHCC Membership Chair, reminded everyone that annual membership dues are now fiscal year aligned so if you haven’t renewed yet please do so by checking your email from Darryl or contact him at [email protected] to get set.
Thank you to everyone that brought in items and/or made a donation to help Paw Pantry stock the shelves! This student-led organization helps reduce food insecurity and promotes wellbeing at Clemson University. Lisa and Guy Hendrix delivered two car loads of items and a check for $2000 to Paw Pantry!
There was exciting news on a mini auction fundraising that will go live August 18th – 20th. Some new and unique items are planned, including a dinner for eight with Women’s Basketball Head Coach Shawn Poppie. If you know Coach Poppie, you know what a fun night this will be. And if you don’t know him, then get your group ready to bid big and join Coach for a night you will remember! Money raised through the mini auction will also go to the FHCC Endowment which funds need-based academic scholarships to Clemson University for local students from Oconee County, Pickens County and Pendleton High School.
See you at our next Big Thursday – which will be the 2nd Thursday, November 12th! Guest speakers will be announced in the next few weeks!
Go Tigers!