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SUMMARY:Wade Cleveland - Rotary Exchange Program
DESCRIPTION:Youth Exchange is a study-abroad opportunity for young people who spend anywhere from a few weeks to a full year as an international student hosted by local Rotary clubs.\nAre you interested in learning a new language or meeting new people? Rotary Youth Exchange is the opportunity of a lifetime for the more than 8\,000 students who participate each year. By sharing your own culture and embracing a new one\, you help foster global understanding—and learn a great deal about yourself and your home country in the process.\nWhat is a Rotary Youth Exchange?\nIs an exchange right for me?\nExchanges are for people ages 15–19 who:\nHave demonstrated leadership in their school and community\nAre flexible and willing to try new things\nAre open to cultural differences\nCan serve as an ambassador for their own country\nHow much does it cost?\nCosts vary from country to country. Local Rotary clubs generously host students and provide room and board with a host family and a small monthly stipend. Participants are generally responsible for:\nRound-trip airfare\nInsurance\nTravel documents (such as passports and visas)\nSpending money\, additional travel\, and tour fees\nHow can I apply?\nLearn more about the types of programs offered\, and specific application process required. Because the selection and orientation process can be lengthy\, we suggest you apply 6­–12 months before you plan to leave.\nCan I host an exchange student?\nHosting an exchange student can be an incredibly rewarding experience for your family\, providing an international experience without leaving home. Host families provide room and board and share their lives with exchange students\, involving them in family\, community\, and cultural activities.\nInterested in learning more about being a host family? \nCONTACT US
URL:https://www.aikenrotary.com/event/jimmy-foley-investment-panel/
LOCATION:Newberry Hall\, 117 Newberry St SW\, Aiken\, SC\, 29801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:Bill Reynolds\, Aiken County Capital Project Sales Tax V
DESCRIPTION:If voters in Aiken County approve Capital Project Sales Tax V in November\, it would generate more than $260 million that could be used to pave dirt roads\, construct new facilities and more. \nCounty Council’s ad hoc study committee received a report from county staff about the projected revenue during a meeting Tuesday at the Aiken County Government Center. \nThe total amount was based on population figures and point of sale data from the S.C. Department of Revenue\, the county’s deputy administrator and chief financial officer\, Lynn Strom\, told the committee. \nCounty staff used the same data to determine how the money would be divided among the county and its 10 municipalities. \n Aiken County Council considers selling land in Sage Mill Industrial Park\nThe county would receive the biggest chunk of the proceeds\, $127.6 million. \nAiken’s share would be $79.7 million \nNorth Augusta would receive $48.6 million. \nBurnettown and New Ellenton would get $2.4 million and $2.03 million\, respectively. \nWagener would receive $1.6 million\, and Jackson’s share would be $1.2 million. \nPerry and Salley would get $256\,000 and $271\,000\, respectively. \nWindsor’s share would be $206\,000. \nMonetta would receive $190\,000. \nCounty staff wanted to make sure that all the municipalities would receive at least 15 percent more from Capital Project Sales Tax V than they did from Capital Project Sales Tax IV\, based on projections. \nCONTACT US
URL:https://www.aikenrotary.com/event/bill-reynolds-aiken-county-capital-project-sales-tax-v/
LOCATION:Newberry Hall\, 117 Newberry St SW\, Aiken\, SC\, 29801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241014T123000
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SUMMARY:Dr. Carl Henson\, CMO & CSO of Chief Outsiders
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Carl Henson will give a brief overview of Artificial intelligence (AI) and how it has shifted the paradigm by creating new avenues for growth across all industries and businesses.ˆ \nCONTACT US
URL:https://www.aikenrotary.com/event/dr-cal-henson-ceo-and-founder-of-henson-ai/
LOCATION:Newberry Hall\, 117 Newberry St SW\, Aiken\, SC\, 29801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:Terry Lee\, Founder and Executive Director of Overflow Foundation
DESCRIPTION:The mission of Overflow Foundation is to Pour Hope Into Life by promoting mental health awareness and suicide prevention\, as well as providing mental health education. \nOur Story\nOverflow Foundation was founded in 2019 by a mother who was grieving the loss of her oldest son. Following a dual diagnosis of substance use disorder (SUD) and bipolar disorder (BPD)\, her son succumbed to severe depression and died by suicide on September 6\, 2018. Noting the rise in suicide rates by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and the National Council for Behavioral Health\, Overflow Foundation desires to join the fight against suicide by infusing hope into the lives of individuals and families who have been affected by suicide\, mental illness\, and SUDs. \nCONTACT US
URL:https://www.aikenrotary.com/event/terry-lee-founder-and-executive-director-of-overflow-foundation/
LOCATION:Newberry Hall\, 117 Newberry St SW\, Aiken\, SC\, 29801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:William Tucker\, Wills and Trusts
DESCRIPTION:While Wills and Trusts do have a lot of overlap\, there are also several differences between the two. Ultimately\, both are ways to say who will receive your assets. They just do it in different ways\, and each has its own advantages and disadvantages.  \nOne big difference between the two is in how and when they take effect. Wills don’t go into effect until you pass away\, whereas a Trust is effective immediately upon signing and funding it.  \nIt may be easier to think of a Will as a “simple” document. Wills allow you to:  \nName guardians for kids and pets\nDesignate where your assets go\nSpecify final arrangements\nWhile it is an easier process\, the simplicity of a Will does come with some drawbacks. For example\, Wills offer somewhat limited control over the distribution of assets. They also most likely have to go through some sort of probate process after you pass away. \nA Trust is a bit more complicated\, but can provide some great benefits. Trusts:  \nOffer greater control over when and how your assets are distributed\nApply to any assets you hold inside the Trust\nCome in many different forms and types\nKeep in mind that after you create a Trust\, you also need to fund it by transferring assets to it\, making the Trust the owner. This does make Trusts a little more complex to set up\, but note that Trusts have one major benefit over Wills. They’re often used to minimize or avoid probate entirely\, which is a huge plus for some people. This alone could more than justify the additional complexity of setting up a Trust. \nBill joined Hull Barrett in 1980 and is a senior partner in the Aiken office of the firm. He practices in the areas of estate planning\, probate\, real estate\, and business/corporate law and has extensive experience on wealth transfer issues for individuals and owners of closely held businesses\, the administration of decedents’ estates\, as well as residential and commercial real estate transactions and small business transfers. \nCONTACT US
URL:https://www.aikenrotary.com/event/william-tucker-wills-and-trusts/
LOCATION:Newberry Hall\, 117 Newberry St SW\, Aiken\, SC\, 29801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:Dr. Melissa Martin\, USCA Pacer LIFE Program
DESCRIPTION:USCA LIFE (formerly Pacer LIFE) is a two-year program that: \nserves students with intellectual disabilities;\nprovides individual support and services;\nfocuses on academic and social inclusion;\nprovides access and skills for gainful employment;\nintegrates person-centered planning and\noffers a meaningful credential.\nStudents work on individualized goals in academics\, employment\, social engagement\, and independent living. \nCONTACT US
URL:https://www.aikenrotary.com/event/dr-melissa-martin-usca-pacer-life-program/
LOCATION:Newberry Hall\, 117 Newberry St SW\, Aiken\, SC\, 29801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:Katheryn Fields\, Marketing and Development Director of Georgia Rotary Student Program
DESCRIPTION:Georgia Rotary Student Program (GRSP) Chair Bert Guy recently announced Katheryne A. Fields as the inaugural Marketing and Development Director. In her role at GRSP\, Fields will work to strengthen the program’s strategic initiatives\, fundraise and market the student scholarship program throughout the state. In the role\, Fields will be working closely with the GRSP Chair\, officers\, directors\, and trustees as well as Georgia Rotary Clubs\, GRSP students\, government officials and the public. \nFields brings more than 20 years of writing\, communication\, marketing\, strategic planning and corporate events experience\, 10 in a supervisor’s position with five of those years in public education and non-profit foundations for education. “I am excited by this opportunity to serve and promote that ‘Peace is Possible’\,” said Fields “I have witnessed the benefits of the student scholarship program. I am excited to connect and and reinforce the bonds between Rotarians\, education leaders\, alumni of the program and the state at large.” \nFields began her career as a sports writer for the Griffin Daily News and served as a state editor for the Asheville Citizen Times. From 2010 to 2015\, Fields served as the Marketing Director and brand ambassador for Chick-fil-A of Griffin. In recognition for her efforts in the community\, she received the Griffin-Spalding County Chamber of Commerce Ambassador of the Year Award in 2013. \nFields previously represented Southern Crescent Technical College as the Director for Institutional Advancement from 2015 to 2019. During her tenure at SCTC\, she was responsible for fundraising for the college by acquiring funds\, grants\, gifts and scholarships. In that role\, she collaborated with various department deans and vice presidents plus SCTC Foundation Trustees to create civic and donor presentations as well as grant applications. She assisted the Foundation in raising $175\,575 in grants in Fiscal Year 2019 and helped acquire the Foundation’s largest-gift-to-date\, $1\,000\,000 for College Renovation and Expansion in FY 2018. She was named the recipient of the 2019 National Institute for Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Award for SCTC. Most recently\, \nFields served as the marketing director for Gordon State College\, where she served as the primary spokesperson for the college and as the crisis management adviser to the president. Fields managed the college’s website and social media platforms. She created a five-year strategic enrollment management marketing and communication plan at Gordon to spearhead the branding efforts and recruiting initiatives within the college’s 14-county service region. A native of Rome\, Ga.\, Fields holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from Berry College. She is an alumna of 2018 Leadership Griffin and 2017 Leadership Henry chamber programs. A Toastmaster and former Rotarian\, she is excited to return to her local club in Griffin\, where she and her husband Dale\, an avid golfer\, reside. “Katheryne’s experience in higher education\, marketing and development will prove invaluable to GRSP\,” said Guy. “Her impressive accomplishments speak to her abilities. I am extremely happy that Katheryne has joined our team and know she will quickly contribute to our program.” Fields will began her new role effective January 22 and can be reached at kfields@grsp.org. \nCONTACT US
URL:https://www.aikenrotary.com/event/katheryn-fields-marketing-and-development-director-of-georgia-rotary-student-program/
LOCATION:Newberry Hall\, 117 Newberry St SW\, Aiken\, SC\, 29801\, United States
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