About Us

 

 Frequently asked Questions

 

What is a Roundtowner? “RoundTowners” is an independent non-political, non-profit volunteer organization dedicated to the active participation in, and support of projects that help to maintain and enhance the vitality and viability of Metropolitan Greenville, South Carolina. The “mission statement” of the RoundTowners is to provide leadership and professional volunteerism.

How long has the group been active? RoundTowners was conceived in 1986 by Gary Ault and Joyce Smart, and had its first meeting in October of that year. It was patterned after a group in Cincinnati, Ohio, called the “Up-Downtowners”. RoundTowners was initially created to provide volunteers from the local community to lend professionalism and consistency in volunteering at little or no cost to an event, or to Greenville Events.

 What do they do? For 22 years, the RoundTowners has provided a core group of volunteers for several events and activities in the Greenville area. These events and activities most recently include, but are not limited to: the St. Francis Festival of Trees, Blarney Bash, Adopt-A-Highway, Artisphere, Habitat for Humanity,  Camp Greenville Work Day, Art in the Park,  Beach Ball, Euphoria, Reedy River Fest, the Beautiful Jamboree the Reedy River Run, and the Tour of Homes.

What other functions do they perform? The RoundTowners are, by their nature, constantly seeking to help and give back to the community. Thus, the group has made numerous monetary donations to local charitable organizations chosen yearly by the group’s membership. These donations have been generated from tips received at Blarney Bash and the Reedy River Run. More than $15,000.00 has been awarded by the RoundTowners to over 18 local non-profits in the past five years, a list of which is available on the RoundTowners website. RoundTowners actively participate in civic and leadership involvement with the City of Greenville and the Chamber of Commerce thru “Opportunity Greenville”. Many social activities are offered as well.