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SUMMARY:Peggy Ford\, Executive Director of Children's Place\, Child Abuse Prevention Month
DESCRIPTION:During April\, we recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month (NCAPM) and the importance of communities working together to support and strengthen families and prevent child maltreatment. Throughout the year\, communities are encouraged to increase awareness about child and family well-being and work together to implement effective strategies that support families and prevent child abuse and neglect. \nNCAPM activities are implemented in partnership with our National Child Abuse Prevention Partners\, the Federal Inter-Agency Work Group on Child Abuse and Neglect\, and families with lived expertise. \nNCAPM and other Federal child abuse-related activities are authorized by the Child Abuse Prevention and Treatment Act (CAPTA). CAPTA provides funding to States to support the prevention\, assessment\, investigation\, prosecution\, and treatment of child abuse and neglect. It also provides grants to public agencies and nonprofit organizations\, including American Indian/Alaska Native Tribes and Tribal organizations\, for demonstration programs and projects. About CAPTA: A Legislative History provides more information about this important legislation. \n  \nCONTACT US
URL:https://www.aikenrotary.com/event/peggy-ford-executive-director-of-childrens-place-child-abuse-prevention-month/
LOCATION:Newberry Hall\, 117 Newberry St SW\, Aiken\, SC\, 29801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:Paul Crook\, Executive Director of the Etherredge Center
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Etherredge Center at the University of South Carolina Aiken\, a cornerstone of artistic expression and cultural engagement in the heart of our campus. Established in 1986\, the Etherredge Center stands as a testament to the university’s commitment to fostering creativity and enriching the lives of our community members. Named in honor of Cecil and Virginia Etherredge\, whose philanthropic support helped make its construction possible\, the Etherredge Center has been a vital hub for the performing and visual arts ever since its opening. \nWith a 687-seat main theater\, a 110-seat thrust theatre (O’Connell Theatre)\, an art gallery\, and versatile event spaces\, the center provides a platform for students\, faculty\, and visiting artists to showcase their talents and share their passion with audiences of all ages. \nFrom captivating theatrical productions and musical performances to inspiring exhibitions and educational workshops\, the Etherredge Center offers a vibrant and inclusive cultural experience for all who walk through its doors. Join us as we celebrate the power of the arts to inspire\, provoke thought\, and unite communities. \n  \nCONTACT US
URL:https://www.aikenrotary.com/event/paul-crook-executive-director-of-the-etherredge-center-2/
LOCATION:Newberry Hall\, 117 Newberry St SW\, Aiken\, SC\, 29801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:Shull Ag: Conservation and Development
DESCRIPTION:Shull Ag is a farmer-owned engineering and consulting firm based in South Carolina\, focused on helping producers grow beyond compliance. We provide agricultural engineering\, consulting\, and enterprise development services that strengthen operations\, expand income streams\, and bring new economic opportunities directly to the farm. By combining firsthand farm experience with technical expertise\, we help producers reduce dependence on the federal government and achieve lasting\, long-term success—building stronger\, more profitable agricultural businesses across South Carolina.\n  \nCONTACT US
URL:https://www.aikenrotary.com/event/shull-ag-conservation-and-development/
LOCATION:Newberry Hall\, 117 Newberry St SW\, Aiken\, SC\, 29801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:Eva Finnen\, Executive Director of Great Oak Equestrian Assisted Programs
DESCRIPTION:Great Oak provides equine assisted activities that\npromote the physical\, emotional\, and psychological\nhealth of individuals with disabilities. At Great Oak\, we change lives. Our programs are the catalyst for unbridled personal growth and awareness. We share our\nknowledge to empower individuals and their families. \nCONTACT US
URL:https://www.aikenrotary.com/event/eva-finnen-executive-director-of-great-oak-equestrian-assisted-programs/
LOCATION:Newberry Hall\, 117 Newberry St SW\, Aiken\, SC\, 29801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:Major Nick Gilliam\, Aiken County Detention Center recovery and Re-entry program
DESCRIPTION:  \nCONTACT US
URL:https://www.aikenrotary.com/event/major-nick-gilliam-aiken-county-detention-center-recovery-and-re-entry-program/
LOCATION:Newberry Hall\, 117 Newberry St SW\, Aiken\, SC\, 29801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:Aiken Rotary Scholarship Program\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:For many years\, the Rotary Club of Aiken has awarded scholarships to worthy students. We awarded a $7\,500 scholarship to 25 students from the Class of 2025 for a total of $187\,500. \nThis scholarship is open to all 2026 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-2026/
LOCATION:Newberry Hall\, 117 Newberry St SW\, Aiken\, SC\, 29801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cub Business
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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-3/
LOCATION:Newberry Hall\, 117 Newberry St SW\, Aiken\, SC\, 29801\, United States
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SUMMARY:Graham Neff\, Clemson University Director of Athletics
DESCRIPTION:Graham Neff was named Clemson’s 14th Director of Athletics on December 23\, 2021 in the midst of his 13th year at Clemson and is now in his fourth year in the role. During his tenure\, Neff has established himself as a forward-thinking leader with a focus on student-athlete well-being and academic and athletic success. Additionally\, he’s helped to navigate a complicated national landscape\, working closely with key stakeholders to stay at the forefront of the issues with an emphasis on the impacts to Clemson. \nHe’s overseen significant facility development\, including investments in football and a women’s sport expansion project to house Clemson’s new lacrosse and gymnastics teams\, and in 2025 opened the 55\,000-square-foot Watt Family Performance and Wellness Center. He led the bringing of Clemson’s multimedia rights in-house\, developed a comprehensive NIL program and launched a streaming service\, Clemson+. Recently\, Clemson announced the formation of Clemson Ventures\, which is an innovative take on commercial revenue generation within the athletic department\, including sales\, media creation\, digital marketing\, NIL and events verticals.  Additionally\, IPTAY has seen record-breaking growth in the past two years\, which included the largest gift in IPTAY history. \nAcademically\, Clemson’s graduation success rate has been above 91 percent for eleven consecutive years\, tops the nation among public Power Five institutions for two straight years with a 96 percent mark for the most recent data release\, and student-athlete total GPA has been above 3.0 for 12 straight semesters. \nAll of this led to Clemson being named one of Front Office Sports’ Best Collegiate Athletic Departments nationally. \nOn the field\, it has led to significant results. In the 2022-23 season\, Clemson’s teams won four ACC championships in a single season for the first time since 1998-99. In the 2023-24 year\, four programs advanced to national quarterfinals in a single season\, an accomplishment that had not occurred since 1979-80. In 2023\, the men’s soccer program claimed its second national championship in three years. Men’s soccer also won the 2023 ACC title\, while there was a historic run by the men’s basketball program\, which knocked off powerhouses Baylor and Arizona in the NCAA Tournament. Women’s soccer advanced to its first College Cup as well. \nClemson made its return to the College Football Playoff in 2024 after claiming the ACC Football Championship and won an ACC Championship in Softball and Women’s Indoor Track & Field in 2024-25\, as well as NCAA appearances from Lacrosse (Sweet 16)\, Men’s Soccer (Sweet 16)\, Gymnastics (Regional Quarterfinals) and men’s and women ‘s tennis. \nNeff has been in senior leadership positions within Clemson Athletics since 2013\, including as chief financial officer and director of capital projects prior to his most recent role as deputy director of athletics. Neff has helped oversee the build and financing of more than $200 million in facility improvements\, aided in the continued development of IPTAY\, and served as a sport administrator for football and men’s basketball. \nNeff works consistently with key university stakeholders\, including the university Executive Leadership Team\, The Board of Trustees\, IPTAY Board of Directors\, Athletics Council\, as well as several university committees and appointments. \nDuring his time as a sport supervisor\, the football program won two national championships\, the men’s basketball program made a pair of NCAA Tournament appearances\, including a Sweet 16 run in 2018. \nNeff has helped develop several key areas of the department\, including the financial philosophy\, fundraising\, student-athlete welfare\, and external operations management\, and in 2019 was named one of Sports Business Daily’s Power Players and in 2021 was named to SBJ’s 40 Under 40 list. \nPrior to his role as Deputy AD\, he joined Clemson in April 2013 as Associate AD of Finance and Facilities. Before Clemson\, Neff served two-plus years in several senior administrative roles at Middle Tennessee State Athletics\, with emphasis in finance\, facilities and external operations. \nA civil engineering graduate of Georgia Tech\, he served as a student manager for Coach Paul Hewitt and the men’s basketball program\, advancing to a Final Four in 2004. Neff worked in the Financial Advisory Services group at Deloitte and Touche from 2006 to 2008\, prior to returning to a finance and ticketing role at the Georgia Tech Athletic Association. He earned an MBA from Georgia Tech in 2010. \nNeff and his wife Kristin have three sons\, Grady and twins Emmett and Nolan. \n  \nCONTACT US
URL:https://www.aikenrotary.com/event/graham-neff-clemson-university-director-of-athletics/
LOCATION:Newberry Hall\, 117 Newberry St SW\, Aiken\, SC\, 29801\, United States
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