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SUMMARY:USCA/SRNS Interns Barry\, Protecting Your Online Identity
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are logging into a bank account\, sending an email to a co-worker\, or posting a picture to a social media page\, every action you take can potentially compromise your digital presence. Identity fraud has become an epidemic in recent years\, and it is no doubt due in part to how little thought people give to their cybersecurity. And the things we do online can have massive consequences offline. \nIt could just be a few faulty credit card purchases or theft of your crypto assets. But it could also be someone using your SSN to access the credit they have no intention of repaying. Someone may also try to impersonate you on social media and interact with your friends with malicious intentions or share confidential information that could negatively impact your business. Even your former employer may get all data about your activities. These outcomes can wreak havoc on your personal and professional life. The good news? Avoiding problems is actually not very difficult. Below are five ways to protect your digital identity. \nEnsure your connection is encrypted\nTake a look at the address bar on your browser. See the little lock on the left-hand side? That means that this site is using encryption. By using such sites\, you ensure that you are safely sharing your data. Unencrypted sites leave you vulnerable and put you in danger of having your personal information stolen.  \nDo a background check on yourself\nWhen you think about your digital identity\, you probably think of the things you see every day: your email\, your Twitter feed\, your YouTube account\, and so on. Here is the thing: so much of what makes up your digital identity is what you do not see. The best way to see the complete picture is to run a background check on yourself. \nForbes Daily: Join over 1 million Forbes Daily subscribers and get our best stories\, exclusive reporting and essential analysis of the day’s news in your inbox every weekday.\nBy signing up\, you agree to receive this newsletter\, other updates about Forbes and its affiliates’ offerings\, our Terms of Service (including resolving disputes on an individual basis via arbitration)\, and you acknowledge our Privacy Statement. Forbes is protected by reCAPTCHA\, and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.\nUsing sites like UnMask\, you can see your entire digital footprint. If you are applying for a job\, a home rental\, or credit\, knowing all information about you that is available to others can help you prepare to answer tough questions. It also allows you to clear up any criminal or financial information that was falsely reported and delete anything online that you did not realize was there. \nAnother benefit to running a background check on yourself is to see if you are the victim of identity theft. You can see if someone is parading as you by looking through financial records\, social media platforms\, dating sites\, and many other data sources. With this knowledge\, you can take control before the digital breach makes its way to the real world.  \nHave a password manager\nYou have probably seen the password manager app that comes standard on many phones. These simple tools are crucial for ensuring that you use strong and unique passwords that are never repeated between accounts.  \nCreating passwords alone does not quite cut the mustard anymore. In a world where a single Facebook account can log you into several other services\, all it takes is accessing one email account for a hacker to be able to access all other accounts. A password manager can help you update your passwords regularly\, use strong passwords that cannot be guessed based on personal information\, and use different passwords for all your accounts. \nMost password managers are easy to use. All you need to do is set them up and let them autofill your login info when you get to your favorite sites. This also protects you from phishing scams. If a web page is fraudulent\, your password manager will not enter the password. \nMonitor your online activity\nToo many people use the Internet on autopilot. Search\, scroll\, click\, and repeat. It is as natural as breathing. However\, if you are looking to protect your digital identity\, it is crucial to be critical of every piece of information you type and share. Think about a post on Instagram\, for example. Does your photo inadvertently reveal sensitive information? Is there something that could reveal the answer to a secret question on one of your accounts? Remember that your Internet presence does not exist in a vacuum. \nIt is also important to be mindful of phishing scams. As mentioned above\, using a password manager is an effective way to stay safe. But it may not always be enough. If you ever get an email or text that requests information from you\, always triple-check the source – even if it appears to be from a reputable organization. Never give up your information unless you 100% know where it is going. And do not click on suspicious attachments. \nMonitor your offline activity\nManaging your digital presence means minding your behavior in the real world. For example\, you should always be skeptical about receiving calls out of the blue from your bank or utility company. Many scammers will attempt to contact you offline to validate information online.  \nThey can then use this information to infiltrate your accounts\, move around cash\, and get their hands on your social security number. Although less common\, some scammers will even attempt to contact you in person. Be wary of seemingly harmless interactions with people who seem to be a little too nosy for a casual conversation.\n  \nCONTACT US
URL:https://www.aikenrotary.com/event/usca-srns-interns-barry-protecting-your-online-identity/
LOCATION:Newberry Hall\, 117 Newberry St SW\, Aiken\, SC\, 29801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:Gary Bunker\, Aiken County Council Chair\, with an Aiken County Council Update
DESCRIPTION: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 Sen. Greg Ryberg) in 2004. \nAfter his service on County Council\, Gary served on the Board of the Economic Development Partnership (appointed by Councilman Scott Singer) from 2013 through 2014 and is currently serving a second stint on the Board of Appeals (appointed by Councilwoman Camille Furgiuele) from 2015 to the present. \nGary also has been active in the Aiken County Republican Party. He was president of the Aiken Republican Club in 2004\, Chairman of the Aiken County Young Republicans in 1995\, Executive Committeeman of the Aiken County Republican Party from 1997 to 1999\, and chaired every Aiken County Republican Party Convention between 2003 and 2017. He’s held precinct level positions (variously precinct president and precinct committeeman) in Hollow Creek 53\, Gem Lakes 60\, and Gem Lakes 77 over the last 20 years. \nCONTACT US
URL:https://www.aikenrotary.com/event/gary-bunker-aiken-county-council-chair-with-an-aiken-county-council-update/
LOCATION:Newberry Hall\, 117 Newberry St SW\, Aiken\, SC\, 29801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240701T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240701T133000
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SUMMARY:July 4th Holiday - NO MEETING
DESCRIPTION:“I like to see a man proud of the place in which he lives.  I like to see a man live so that his place will be proud of him.”  – Abraham Lincoln \nCONTACT US
URL:https://www.aikenrotary.com/event/july-4th-holiday-no-meeting/
LOCATION:Newberry Hall\, 117 Newberry St SW\, Aiken\, SC\, 29801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240624T123000
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SUMMARY:Jim Costigan\, Security for Masters\, LIV Golf Tournaments
DESCRIPTION:Jim Costigan\, who has experience with the FBI\, and U.S. Navy\, and served as head of security for The Masters golf tournament.\n  \nCONTACT US
URL:https://www.aikenrotary.com/event/jim-costigan-security-for-masters-liv-golf-tournaments/
LOCATION:Newberry Hall\, 117 Newberry St SW\, Aiken\, SC\, 29801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240610T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240610T133000
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SUMMARY:End of the Year Party
DESCRIPTION:CONTACT US
URL:https://www.aikenrotary.com/event/end-of-the-year-party-2/
LOCATION:Newberry Hall\, 117 Newberry St SW\, Aiken\, SC\, 29801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cub Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240603T123000
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SUMMARY:Dr. Forest Mahan\, President of Aiken Technical College
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Mahan received a bachelor of arts degree from the College of Charleston and a master of arts degree and a doctor of philosophy degree in Higher Education Administration from USC Columbia. Before his current position\, Mahan was the vice president for academics at Northeastern Technical College. He began his career as a history instructor at Orangeburg-Calhoun Technical College\, where he later became dean of arts and sciences. Dr. Forest Mahan became President of Aiken Technical College in 2016\, becoming the College’s fifth president since it opened in fall of 1972. Classes for Aiken Technical College began in temporary facilities in Aiken. One hundred and seventy-seven students enrolled in the first class of what was then the Aiken Technical Education Center. The current campus opened in the winter of 1973. The name was changed to Aiken Technical College in March 1978. The original ATC campus consisted of three buildings constructed at a cost of $2.3 million — $80\,000 provided by Aiken County and the remainder from federal education grants. The campus has seen great expansion over the past few decades. The Dale Phelon Information Technology Center opened for classes in the fall of 2000 and includes the College’s library\, classrooms\, offices and meeting space. In the summer of 2001\, construction of the $3 million\, 30\,000-square-foot CSRA Manufacturing and Technology Training Center was completed. A 52\,000-square-foot Health and Science building was added in fall 2003 to allow the College to offer radiologic technology\, surgical technology and medical coding programs. It was completed at a cost of $7.6 million. The Associate Degree in Nursing program became available there in fall 2005. With the completion of the Health and Science Building\, a student commons was created and dedicated to Senator Thomas L. Moore in 2004. The 700-800 Building was renovated in 2003-2004 and opened for classes in 2005. The renovation created multimedia classrooms\, a state-of-the-art Testing Center\, and an inviting and well-equipped Academic Success Center. ATC opened its 6\,090-square-foot Enrollment Services Center in the Ashley J. Little Administration Building in 2013. By combining the College’s admissions and records\, financial aid\, and academic advising into one convenient location\, ATC has streamlined the enrollment process for students. During the summer of 2014\, the College broke ground for its new Center for Energy and Advanced Manufacturing. To fund the $8.5 million project\, the College received a $2.6 million grant from the U.S. Economic Development Administration and $2.4 million from the S.C. state legislature to use along with $1.5 million of College funding. The ATC Foundation also led a $2 million capital campaign\, Putting Knowledge to Work. The funding sources combined allowed the facility to be completed without debt. The Center for Energy and Advanced Manufacturing was dedicated in September 2015. ATC was once home to the Knights men’s basketball program from 1991-2013\, and the Lady Knights women’s fast pitch softball program from 2006- 2013. The College offers opportunities for student leadership and development through a number of clubs and organizations\, including the Student Government Association\, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society\, Campus Ambassador Program\, Student Veterans Association\, Christian Life Club\, Student Nurses Association and the American Welding Society. Through partnerships with local\, regional and national nonprofit organizations\, government entities\, industries and educational institutions\, ATC has created numerous pathways to assist veterans in achieving educational goals or advancing within their military careers. The ATC campus is home to nearly 300 veterans and veterans’ dependents. More than four decades after its founding\, ATC has grown into a multi-service\, two-year comprehensive college offering numerous educational opportunities in college transfer credit and noncredit health\, public service\, business\, industrial engineering\, nuclear and computer technology programs. \n  \nCONTACT US
URL:https://www.aikenrotary.com/event/dr-forest-mahan-president-of-aiken-technical-college/
LOCATION:Newberry Hall\, 117 Newberry St SW\, Aiken\, SC\, 29801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240527T123000
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day - NO MEETING
DESCRIPTION:“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 \nCONTACT US
URL:https://www.aikenrotary.com/event/memorial-day-no-meeting/
LOCATION:Newberry Hall\, 117 Newberry St SW\, Aiken\, SC\, 29801\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240520T123000
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SUMMARY:Mental Health -- ARMC\, Aiken Center
DESCRIPTION:Acute Care Crisis Stabilization Program\nAbout Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health Services\nSince 1991\, Aurora Pavilion Behavioral Health Services has brought renewed hope for those suffering from emotional\, behavioral and addiction problems. The 62-bed facility\, located on the campus of Aiken Regional Medical Centers\, is accredited by The Joint Commission. The facility offers comprehensive\, individualized treatment services by a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists\, psychiatric nurses\, clinicians\, mental health technicians and recreation therapists who are committed to high quality care. \nRESPOND\nAurora Pavilion Behavioral Health Services offers a free\, comprehensive community service called RESPOND. This resource is designed to assist you by providing free clinical assessments\, information and referral services for psychiatric and substance use problems. The RESPOND team of professionals are available 24 hours a day\, seven days a week at 803-641-5900 or 800-273-7911. \nCONTACT US
URL:https://www.aikenrotary.com/event/mental-health-armc-aiken-center/
LOCATION:Newberry Hall\, 117 Newberry St SW\, Aiken\, SC\, 29801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:Staff Sgt Ryan Pitts\, Medal of Honor Recipient
DESCRIPTION:Ryan Pitts is a former United States Army soldier and the ninth living recipient of the Medal of Honor from the War in Afghanistan. \nStaff Sgt. Ryan Pitts joined the Army in 2003\, at the age of 17 under the delayed entry program. He attended basic training and advanced individual training at Ft. Sill\, Oklahoma. \nPitts then went to the U.S. Army Airborne School at Fort Benning\, Ga.\, before being assigned as a radio telephone operator for the 4th Battalion\, 319th Field Artillery Regiment and 173rd Airborne Brigade at Camp Ederle\, Italy from 2004-2005. He remained headquartered at Camp Ederle as part of the 2nd Battalion\, 503rd Infantry Regiment\, 173rd Abn. Bde. from 2006 to 2009. \nWhile assigned to the 173rd\, Pitts deployed twice to Afghanistan. His first deployment in 2005 lasted 12 months. His final deployment spanned 15 months beginning in 2007. Pitts departed the active-duty Army in 2009. \nHis civilian education includes a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business from the University of New Hampshire at Manchester. He currently resides in Nashua\, New Hampshire where he is in business development for the computer software industry. \nHis military education includes the U.S. Army Airborne School\, U.S. Army Pathfinder Course\, and the Warrior Leader Course. \nStaff Sergeant Pitts’ awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal w/ “V” Device\, Purple Heart\, Meritorious Service Medal\, Army Commendation Medal w/ “V” Device and three Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters\, Army Achievement Medal\, Army Good Conduct Medal with Bronze Clasp and two Loops\, National Defense Service Medal\, Afghanistan Campaign Medal with Two Campaign Stars\, Global War on Terrorism Medal\, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon\, Army Service Ribbon\, Overseas Service Ribbon with Numeral “4”\, NATO Medal\, Presidential Unit Citation\, Valorous Unit Award\, Combat Action Badge\, Pathfinder Badge and Parachutist Badge. \n  \nCONTACT US
URL:https://www.aikenrotary.com/event/staff-sgt-ryan-pitts-medal-of-honor/
LOCATION:Newberry Hall\, 117 Newberry St SW\, Aiken\, SC\, 29801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240506T133000
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SUMMARY:Aiken Rotary Scholarship Program\, 2024
DESCRIPTION: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 2023 for a total of $172\,500. \nThis scholarship is open to all 2024 graduating high school students who live in Area 1 or attend an Area 1 school\, including homeschool students. Each of this year’s scholarship winners will receive $7500. \n  \nCONTACT US
URL:https://www.aikenrotary.com/event/aiken-rotary-scholarship-program-2024/
LOCATION:Newberry Hall\, 117 Newberry St SW\, Aiken\, SC\, 29801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cub Business
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240429T133000
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SUMMARY:Tim Hardee\, President of the South Carolina Technical College System
DESCRIPTION: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 teacher\, coach\, counselor\, principal and administrator on the K-12 level. \nWith a B.S. in Psychology from Coastal Carolina University\, Hardee also holds an M.Ed. in Counselor Education and an Ed.D. in Educational Administration from the University of South Carolina. He currently serves as a member of the South Carolina Workforce Development Board and is a graduate of the South Carolina Economic Development Institute\, the Furman Diversity Leaders Institute\, and Leadership South Carolina. \nLast year\, Governor McMaster invested $12 million in South Carolina’s technical college system to train residents in the Palmetto State for high-demand jobs. \nAfter seeing more than 6\,000 students trained through this program\, the governor says technical jobs will play a large part in the state’s future economic success. \n“South Carolina has the best technical college of any state in the country\,” said Gov. Henry McMaster. “It’s getting better and it’s getting stronger.” \nThe Palmetto State is home to 16 technical colleges including Midlands Technical College which currently has around 9\,000 students enrolled. \n“Our 16 colleges educate and train more than 134 thousand South Carolinians each year\,” said Roger Schrum of the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education. “Our ‘Ready SC’ program trained more than 5\,300 people for new and expanding companies in our state. Our ‘Apprenticeship Carolina’ program has just over 42\,000 employed apprentices across the state this year.” \nTo help South Carolinians find high paying jobs in technical fields and to develop the state’s workforce\, the governor announced a $25 million investment into ‘Workforce Scholarships for the Future’ program. The program helps technical college students afford the training or degree necessary. \n“It is our job to see that this enormous talent pool we have in our state is prepared\, educated and ready to do the work\,” McMaster said. “Businesses of all kinds\, from manufacturing to life sciences\, are looking to come here.” \nCoupled with $39 million allocated by the General Assembly in this year’s state budget\, the program expects to train or retrain approximately 40\,000 South Carolinians. \n“This will bring forth an opportunity for people to gain a skill\, get a good job and work here in the state of South Carolina\,” said Dr. Tim Hardee\, president of the South Carolina Technical College System. “That’s what it means on an individual basis.” \nOne technical college president spoke about the difference scholarships make in individual students’ lives. She uses student Lynn Rogers as an example of someone who made a career move. \n“Like many of our students\, Lynn could not have pursued this change in her career if it had not been for the ‘Workforce Scholarships for the Future’ program\,” said Dr. Hope Rivers\, Piedmont Technical College president. “On behalf of the presidents of the 16 technical colleges around the state\, we thank you.” \n  \nCONTACT US
URL:https://www.aikenrotary.com/event/tim-hardee-president-of-the-south-carolina-technical-college-system/
LOCATION:Newberry Hall\, 117 Newberry St SW\, Aiken\, SC\, 29801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T133000
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SUMMARY:Dr. Robert Bank\, Director\, SC Dept. of Mental Health Agency
DESCRIPTION:Robert Bank\, MD\, was appointed acting director of the South Carolina of Mental Health by the South Carolina Mental Health Commission in September of 2022. \nDr. Bank\, who began his career at SCDMH as Chief of Outpatient Services and Psychiatric Training director at William S. Hall Psychiatric Institute in 1982\, has served the Agency in multiple leadership positions throughout his tenure. \nDr. Bank received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Loyola-Stritch School of Medicine in Chicago\, Illinois\, and completed his internship\, psychiatric residency\, and research fellowship at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He served nine years of active duty in the Army Medical Corps\, as Chief of Outpatient Services at Dwight D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center while stationed at Fort Gordon\, Georgia\, and Chief of Community Mental Health Activity at Fort Knox\, Kentucky. \nIn subsequent years\, he served as medical director for programs at Palmetto Richland Hospital\, Three Rivers Behavioral Health\, and United Behavioral Health; in addition\, he maintained a general psychiatry private practice for 22 years. \nDr. Bank became executive director of the Columbia Area Mental Health Center in 2006 and assumed a dual role as deputy director of Medical Affairs of the SCDMH in 2008. He left his role as center director in 2018 and continued to serve as deputy director of Medical Affairs; at present\, he maintains this position as well as his role as acting state director. \nHe has served as a clinical professor for the USC School of Medicine Department of Neuropsychiatry since 1984. In addition\, he has served as President of the South Carolina Psychiatric Association and is a Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. He is Board Certified in adult psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. \nDr. Bank has authored and co-authored numerous publications\, most recently on the treatment of schizophrenia. He has been recognized by multiple organizations for his work\, receiving the Exemplary Psychiatrist Award from the National Chapter of NAMI\, the Outstanding Partner Award from the University of South Carolina Medical School Department of Neuropsychiatry\, and the South Carolina Psychiatrist of the Year from NAMI-South Carolina\, among others. \n  \nCONTACT US
URL:https://www.aikenrotary.com/event/dr-robert-bank-director-sc-dept-of-mental-health-agency/
LOCATION:Newberry Hall\, 117 Newberry St SW\, Aiken\, SC\, 29801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240415T133000
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SUMMARY:John Boyette - Aiken Standard Executive Editor\,  History of The Masters
DESCRIPTION:John Boyette picked a heck of a time to step away from the sports desk. After serving as sports editor at The Augusta Chronicle in Augusta\, Georgia\, for almost 20 years\, Boyette took over in late 2019 as executive editor of his hometown newspaper\, The Aiken Standard\, in neighboring Aiken\, South Carolina. But in Augusta and the surrounding region\, the Masters blurs the lines between sports and news. And now\, so does the coronavirus pandemic that’s postponed the tournament indefinitely. So although Boyette will continue covering the Masters — the next edition\, whenever it goes down\, will be Boyette’s 33rd — his new position charges him with looking at the tournament’s postponement both as sports news and regional economic news. “I’ve been telling people that have asked me that it’s like a 13th month or a second Christmas for the economy of Augusta\, for a lot of people\,” Boyette explained. “It’s a situation where people take on second jobs\, or they take a vacation and rent their house out\, or all kinds of stuff like that.” And now\, with golf’s annual rite of spring up in the air\, the region Boyette serves is waiting to learn when the tournament’s spectacle — and its companion economic boon — will arrive. \nCONTACT US
URL:https://www.aikenrotary.com/event/john-boyette-aiken-standard-executive-editor-history-of-the-masters/
LOCATION:Newberry Hall\, 117 Newberry St SW\, Aiken\, SC\, 29801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240408T133000
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CREATED:20240326T201904Z
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SUMMARY:Polo in Aiken - Tiger Kneece\, Aiken Polo Club manager
DESCRIPTION:Polo first arrived in Aiken in 1882\, just six years after the game was introduced to this side of the Atlantic. Over the next years\, the sport became an integral part of Winter Colony society\, attracting many of the best players in the country and the world. By World War II\, Aiken was the acknowledged center of America’s polo world during the winter months. Over its 134-year history\, Aiken has been home to many famous players\, horses and tournaments\, including seven of the 21 American born players who have achieved a 10-goal rating. \nToday\, Aiken has an international reputation as a place to play\, as well as a place to breed and train polo ponies. Players come to Aiken for the spring season on their way north from Florida\, or for the fall season on their way south from points north and west. A growing number of players stay and play year round\, and Aiken now has both summer and winter polo\, as well as several arenas that hold matches. \nPolo is an essential part of the city because\, as 10-goaler Devereux Milburn remarked many years ago\, “so many people who love horses naturally are attracted to Aiken.” This attraction is still as great as it was in Milburn’s day. The polo community here is still growing and more polo players are buying property in the area every year. With its distinguished history and its current popularity\, Aiken Polo’s future is bright\, and Whitney Field\, the oldest polo field in continuous use in the United States\, promises to hold its place as the focal point of Aiken’s Sunday afternoons for many years to come. \nCONTACT US
URL:https://www.aikenrotary.com/event/polo-in-aiken-tiger-kneece-aiken-polo-club-manager/
LOCATION:Newberry Hall\, 117 Newberry St SW\, Aiken\, SC\, 29801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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