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In this episode of *The Changemaker Podcast*, host Deke Copenhaver sits down with Nick Schreiber, the visionary founder of **Old Barnwell**, a mission-driven golf club in Aiken, South Carolina. Discover how Nick is using golf to bridge communities, foster inclusivity, and create positive social impact.
Watch the video version here: https://youtu.be/u6obYzgOFKQ
**🎙️ Episode Highlights:**
🔹 **Old Barnwell’s Mission:** Learn how this unique golf club is more than just a place to play—it's a community hub connecting people from all walks of life.
🔹 **Youth & Mentorship Initiatives:** Hear about programs like the youth caddie initiative, mentorships for college students, and educational clinics aimed at empowering the next generation.
🔹 **Supporting Veterans:** Discover partnerships with organizations like Operation Double Eagle that provide valuable training and opportunities for veterans.
🔹 **Inclusive Membership & Community Engagement:** Nick discusses how Old Barnwell is breaking barriers with affordable memberships and impactful community outreach.
🔹 **The Power of Golf:** Explore how golf can be a powerful tool for building relationships and fostering understanding among diverse groups.
**🔗 Connect with Nick Schreiber and Old Barnwell:**
🌐 Visit [Old Barnwell](https://oldbarnwell.com)
📧 Contact Nick at [email protected]
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From the publisher's feed
The Change Maker is hosted by Deke Copenhaver. When Deke took over as mayor of his hometown of Augusta, Georgia, the city’s politics were broken and riven along racial lines. No group trusted any other group, so nothing got done.
From 2005 through 2014 Deke was a catalyst in helping to transform Augusta, attracting businesses to spur economic development, implementing social programs that impacted the lives of Augustans on a daily basis. He focused effort on communities that had been neglected for years.
No serving as the Principal of Copenhaver Consulting, Deke remains committed to being a Change Maker while helping others realize their potential to impact their communities for the better. For his work, he’s been recognized on multiple occasions by Georgia Trend Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential Georgians.
Deke currently authors a monthly column on leadership published by the Georgia Municipal Association. Deke earned a BA in Political Science from Augusta College and is a graduate of Leadership Georgia and the Mayors’ Institute on City Design.
A passionate athlete, Deke has completed five Ironman 70.3s and several half marathons. He and his wife, Malisa, reside in Augusta with their dogs Sarah Bet, Buddy, and Johnny.