Leadership Aiken County

LAC identifies, develops and motivates new leadership for the Aiken County community.

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👥 Meet Lee Bodie

During his time in LAC, Lee gained a deeper understanding of the people and systems that help Aiken County thrive. From economic development to education, the experience broadened his perspective and strengthened his connection to the community. #LAC

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Applications are now open for the next Leadership Aiken County cohort!

⏰ Application deadline: August 21

👉 Apply today at: https://t.co/tUlaYTO4Me

#LeadershipAikenCounty #LAC #LeadershipDevelopment #AikenSC #CommunityLeadership

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🎓 Congrats to the Leadership Aiken County Class of 2026!

This year’s class raised $33,000 for a new Salvation Army bus, improved the Salvation Army Shelter, and secured funding to support its future. A lasting legacy of leadership and service!

#LeadershipAikenCounty #LAC

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👥 Meet Martha Ruthven

During her time in LAC, Martha helped support scholarships for the Aiken County Career & Technology Center, update teen spaces at Helping Hands, and support the SC NextGen Leadership Network program at Aiken High School.

#LeadershipAikenCounty #LAC

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💛 The 2026 LAC class is still hard at work making updates to the Salvation Army Shelter!

Final touches of paint were recently added to the bathrooms, along with new curtains. With only a few finishing touches left, the transformation is coming together beautifully.

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💡 Leadership Quote of the Month

“Leadership is practiced not so much in words as in attitude and in actions.” – Harold S. Geneen

True leadership is shown through how we serve, support, and show up for others every day.

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🚌💛 Here it is — the new bus the LAC Class of 2026 helped purchase through funds raised from Boots, Beats & Eats!

It may not be wrapped yet, but it’s already making an impact and being put to use for the Salvation Army’s Red Shield Youth Center and Shelter programs.

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💡 Leadership Quote of the Month

Leadership is about stepping forward, taking initiative, and creating new paths for others to follow.

#LeadershipAikenCounty #LAC #LeadershipQuote

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🎓 Congratulations, Junior Leadership Aiken County Class of 2026!

We are proud to celebrate this incredible group of students who recently graduated from JLAC!

🌟 The future is bright with these young leaders!

#JLAC #JuniorLeadershipAikenCounty

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The Leadership Aiken County Class of 2026 was proud to gift $33,000 to The Salvation Army of Aiken toward a new bus for the Red Shield Youth Center & Shelter programs!

Thank you to everyone supported this effort.

#LeadershipAikenCounty #LAC

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March 26 and 27 were busy days leading into spring break for JLAC!

🚓 Thursday: Law Enforcement Day—learning how our community stays safe

🐎 Friday: Horse, History & Education Day—exploring Aiken’s roots

#JLAC #JuniorLeadershipAikenCounty

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💡 Leadership Quote of the Month

A reminder that some of the strongest leadership begins with serving others.

#LeadershipAikenCounty #LAC #LeadershipQuote #ServiceLeadership

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📣 Learn more about the the 2026 LAC cohort’s upcoming fundraising event to better the community: https://t.co/GN2vnFiE7X

Check out the online auction here: https://t.co/HungdjesR9

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🤠🎶 Boots, Beats & Eats is happening this week!

Join the LAC Class of 2026 April 17 | 5–9 PM | The Alley, Downtown Aiken to support the Salvation Army Bus Initiative.

💛 Every dollar raised by April 30 will be matched (up to $200K)!

#LeadershipAikenCounty #AikenSC

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🏌️‍♂️ The 2026 LAC Cohort is hosting a raffle! Your ticket supports their community project benefiting The Salvation Army of Aiken, Allendale, Barnwell, and Edgefield Counties.

📱 Scan the QR code or purchase here: https://t.co/K2oUVwzprn

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The 2026 LAC class spent a Saturday morning at the Salvation Army Shelter for Day✌️of Project Enhance and Empower.

They rolled up their sleeves and got to work painting the women’s room, and priming and completing the first coat of paint in the women’s bathroom. #LAC

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👥 Meet Alum Lauren Molony — LAC Class of 2023

Through LAC, she helped raise over $58,000 for local organizations and strengthened her passion for collaboration and impact in Aiken County.

#LeadershipAikenCounty #LAC #AlumniSpotlight

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🤠🎶 Boots, Beats & Eats 🎶🤠

April 17 | 5–9 PM | The Alley, Downtown Aiken

Support the LAC Class of 2026 & the Salvation Army Bus Initiative. Every dollar raised by April 30, 2026 will be matched (up to $200K)!

Learn more: https://t.co/UOW32UZgYE

#LeadershipAikenCounty

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👥 Meet Lisa Jones — a proud Leadership Aiken County alum (Class of 2022) and Class Co-Coordinator for 2023 & 2025, dedicated to serving the program and making a meaningful impact in our community.

#LeadershipAikenCounty #LAC #AlumniSpotlight

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In February, Junior LAC explored the heart of Aiken County’s economy! Students visited Rolls-Royce Solutions of America, Western SC Economic Development, Bridgestone, and the SRS Museum, learning how innovation and industry drive our community forward. #LAC #LeadershipAikenCounty