• Tim Hardee, President of the South Carolina Technical College System

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

    Hardee has served over 30 years in education in South Carolina, including 15 at Central Carolina Technical College. He has been honored by Coastal Carolina University with the Outstanding Alumni award as well as the Sumter Chamber of Commerce Outstanding Achievement Award. Prior to entering higher education administration 15 years ago, he served as a […]

  • Kaycee Mertz, Vice President, Georgia Planning Lead at WSP to discuss Augusta Regional Transportation Study (ARTS)

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

    The Augusta Regional Transportation Study (ARTS) requires involvement by policy makers, technical staff, and citizens in order to address the various aspects of the transportation planning process. The Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission, recognized as the Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO), in cooperation with the Georgia Department of Transportation and the South Carolina Department of Transportation, is […]

  • Aiken Rotary Scholarship Program, 2025

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

    For many years, the Rotary Club of Aiken has awarded scholarships to worthy students. We awarded a $7,500 scholarship to 23 students from the Class of 2024 for a total of $172,500. This scholarship is open to all 2024 graduating high school students who live in Area 1 or attend an Area 1 school, including […]

  • Rotarian Gary L. Stooksbury, Chief Executive Officer of Aiken Electrical Cooperative, Inc.

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

    Gary Stooksbury has been CEO of Aiken Electric Cooperative since 1995. Aiken Electric serves around 52,000 members in a nine-county service territory in rural South Carolina. He has more than 50 years of experience with management and finance/administration positions in the electric utility business. AEConnect, Aiken Electric’s broadband provider, delivers fiber optic internet throughout its […]

  • Marty Sawyer, Aiken County Sheriff

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

    Marty has 40 years of experience in public service which began in 1985 when he joined the G.V.W. Volunteer Fire Department. He remained a member until 2000, when he departed with the rank of Captain. Marty started his Law Enforcement Career as a Public Safety Officer at the Aiken Department of Public Safety in 1989. […]

  • Memorial Day – NO MEETING

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

    “As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter the words, but to live by them.” - John F. Kennedy CONTACT US

  • Club Assembly

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

    Club President, Forest Mahan, will give us an overview of Rotary, Avenues of Service, Club background and demographics, brief SWOT overview. He will also discuss goals for 2024-25, and list of officers and board members. He will give out Service Awards from last year. CONTACT US

  • Capt. Michael Good, Salvation Army

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

    Homelessness is growing in Aiken, and the Salvation Army’s shelter is reaching capacity every night. With the growing need of people looking for a place to rest their heads, the Salvation Army of Aiken is working to bring those numbers down under new leadership. Capt. Michael Good is new to the area, but not to […]

  • Leadership Aiken County

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

    Leadership Aiken County (LAC) is a program designed to identify, develop, and motivate new leadership for the Aiken County community. Established in 1981, LAC seeks to develop a group of informed, committed, and qualified individuals capable of providing dynamic community leadership for Aiken County. Program objectives are accomplished through a competitive selection process, intensive team-building […]

  • Installation Ceremony

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

    We will take the opportunity to reactivate the ceremony to install our new president, officers, and board members at the June 30 meeting. Long-term members will recall the ceremony in which all past presidents participated. An invitation has already been sent to our past presidents requesting their participation if available. In addition, incoming District Governor […]

  • Gary Bunker, Aiken County Council Chair, with an Aiken County Council Update

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

    Gary has been appointed to several committees. He served on the Mattie C. Hall Healthcare Commission (appointed by Councilman Rick Osbon) from 1997 through 2002, and served as chairman during the last year. He was on the Aiken County Board of Appeals (appointed by Osbon) in 2003 and the Aiken County Transportation Committee (appointed by […]