Matt Merrifield, Chief Executive Officer of Aiken Regional

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

Merrifield returns to Aiken Regional after two years with Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, a Universal Health Services (UHS) 485-bed acute care facility in Las Vegas, Nevada, where he served as Chief Operating Officer. Prior to Summerlin Hospital Medical Center, he served as Chief Operating Officer at Aiken Regional for four years. “I’m excited to rejoin […]

MLK Day – NO MEETING

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

"If we are to have peace on earth, our loyalties must become ecumenical rather than sectional. Our loyalties must transcend our race, our tribe, our class, and our nation; and this means we must develop a world perspective." Christmas sermon, Atlanta, Georgia, 1967. CONTACT US

Rotarian Jim Marra, Citizens for Nuclear Technology Awareness (CNTA) Executive Director

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

CNTA provides education and information on nuclear technology, including nuclear waste management and environmental remediation; energy sources; medical applications of radiation; industrial applications, including food irradiation; nuclear production processes; and national security. Marra brings to the position a career filled with many significant jobs in the nuclear arena, which gives him a great breadth of […]

Vice Admiral Chuck Munns and USCA Associate Professor of History Dr. Sarah King discuss ‘US Security Implications of Putin’s Invasion of Ukraine’

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

Russia's invasion and unprovoked war of aggression against Ukraine is today not just an assault on Ukrainian freedom and liberty, but also a threat to global order, said U.S. officials. On Feb. 24, 2022, Russia invaded Ukraine. Since then, Russia has failed to capture Kyiv, take control of the Ukrainian government, or stifle the spirit […]

Rotarian Dick Rudisil. to discuss Retail Food Industry

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

Substantial transformations, driven by a combination of minor and major trends, have affected one of the United States’ largest sectors, food retail. These include the impact of the pandemic, food inflation, and shifts in consumer behavior that have shaped the industry landscape. For example, increased demand for online shopping has had a major impact, with […]

Presidents’ Day – NO MEETING

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

"In the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years." - Abraham Lincoln CONTACT US

Ambria Abney, The Center for African American History, Art and Culture

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

The Center for African American History, Art and Culture is housed in the historic Immanuel Institute, located on the corner of York Street and Richland Avenue. Reverend W.R. Coles, an African American Presbyterian missionary, moved to Aiken in 1881 and established a church and school for freed enslaved people. The Institute began as a small […]

Rotarian Paul Durban. to discuss Aiken and the Airplane

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

MARCH 9, 1911 The first cross-country flight in the Southeast took place on this date in 1911 when Frank Coffyn of the Wright training school took off from a field in west Augusta and flew his biplane on a leisurely path to Aiken, a 28-mile trip that took 31 minutes. From the aviation camp near […]

Julie Keating, The Colin James Barth Outreach

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

The CJB Outreach’s mission is to provide immediate and impactful assistance to women-led households. We believe that a woman should never be in a position where her children are in jeopardy due to not having the resources to fight for custody, food, shelter, or assets. By taking the stress and pressure from a situation, women […]

Dr. Bobby Donaldson, USC Center for Civil Rights History and Research

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

Dr. Bobby Donaldson is the Executive Director of the Center for Civil Rights History and Research at the University of South Carolina, where he focuses on preserving and studying the history of the Civil Rights Movement in South Carolina, particularly through research, public outreach, and educational programs; he is an Associate Professor of History at […]

Tenor Nicklaus Porter of Moon River Opera’s

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

Tenor Nicklaus Porter is an active operatic performer from Augusta, Georgia. He left his home town in pursuit of furthering his education in music, earning his double eagle from Georgia Southern University with a M.M. in Vocal Performance, under the direction of Dr. Arikka Gregory and Dr. Jonathan Murphy, and B.M. in both Vocal Performance […]