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Superintendent of Education: Ellen Weaver
7/14/25 IN-PERSON ROTARY: Superintendent of Education: Ellen Weaver

Ellen Weaver was elected as South Carolina’s 19th State Superintendent of Education on November 9th, 2022. Born in Greenville, Ellen has spent her career as a passionate advocate for educational excellence and opportunity for every student in her beloved home state, because she knows first-hand that a great education is the front door of the American Dream.

Ellen graduated from a great public school and earned her B.A. in Political Science, as well as a Master’s in Educational Leadership, from Bob Jones University. After graduation, she worked in Senator Jim DeMint’s office for 12 years in a variety of roles, finishing her time as his State Director. She founded Palmetto Promise Institute, a leading state public policy organization, in 2013. As President of Palmetto Promise, she worked tirelessly to improve the lives of her fellow-South Carolinians, with a specialized focus …….

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Club News

scholarship recipients, 2025
Rotary Club of Aiken awards 25 students $7,500 each in scholarships totaling $187,500
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Community Service Grants - spring 2025
Five nonprofits were the recipients of Community Service Grants worth a total of $10,750 from the Rotary Club of Aiken
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2025-26: Unite For Good

The 2025-26 presidential message, Unite for Good, calls on Rotary members to be a force for unity in a world increasingly divided by politics, geography, and ideology. Thr

Francesco Arezzo, President of Rotary International, 2025-2026

The 2025-26 RI presidential message
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Superintendent of Education: Ellen Weaver

Ellen Weaver was elected as South Carolina's 19th State Superintendent of Education on November 9th, 2022. Born in Greenville, Ellen has spent her career as a passionate advocate for educational […]

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Newberry Hall, 117 Newberry St SW
Aiken, SC 29801 United States
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Western Golf Assn / Evans Scholars Foundation

The Western Golf Association conducts championships for professional and amateur golfers, promotes the use of youth caddies and supports the Evans Scholars Foundation's efforts to award full tuition and housing […]

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Rotary Readers Update, Melanie Starks and Lisa Fallaw

Started in 2013, Rotary Readers is a signature program and joint literacy project between Aiken Rotary Club and East Aiken School of the Arts. Rotarians and other volunteers work with […]

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Aiken, SC 29801 United States
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Mark Ward, the Walk to End Alzheimer’s Walk Organizer

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest fundraiser for Alzheimer's care, support and research. This inspiring event calls […]

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Newberry Hall, 117 Newberry St SW
Aiken, SC 29801 United States
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USC Aiken Chancellor Dr. Heimmermann with an USC Aiken Update

USC Aiken Chancellor Dr. Heimmermann will give a USCA Update, including Advanced Manufacturing Center. The facility will provide accessible, modern and flexible laboratory space for EM’s SRNL and its collaboration […]

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Newberry Hall, 117 Newberry St SW
Aiken, SC 29801 United States
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Dominique Bunton of Bridge 2 Home

The mission of The Bridge 2 Home (The Bridge) is to provide a safe and loving home for girls who have experienced child sex trafficking, where they can find healing […]

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Newberry Hall, 117 Newberry St SW
Aiken, SC 29801 United States
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Scott Weiss, Music Director and Conductor of the Aiken Symphony Orchestra

Scott Weiss is the Music Director and Conductor of the Aiken Symphony Orchestra and the Director of Orchestras at the University of South Carolina School of Music. In demand internationally […]

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Newberry Hall, 117 Newberry St SW
Aiken, SC 29801 United States
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Newberry Hall, 117 Newberry St SW
Aiken, SC 29801 United States
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Laura Warren, Community Development Regional Manager for Meta

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and other social media platforms, is building an $800 million data center in the Sage Mill Industrial Park. Laura Warren, Meta’s Community […]

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Newberry Hall, 117 Newberry St SW
Aiken, SC 29801 United States
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Terry Lee, Founder and Executive Director, Overflow Foundation

Overflow Foundation exists in memory of Phillip Lee Jr, to promote mental wellness in the community, Pouring Hope into Life (#PHIL) by leading individuals to take next steps towards greater […]

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Newberry Hall, 117 Newberry St SW
Aiken, SC 29801 United States
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