Dennis McEvoy presents Stephanie Potter with a plaque commemorating her as the 2012 Citizen of the Year during a luncheon sponsored by the Florence Rotary Club.

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2012 Florence Rotary Club Scholarship recipients

April 30, 2012

Pamela Wisniewski, a senior at Boone County High School, plans to attend Mt. Saint Joseph College next year and study Athletic Training.  Kevin Grout, a senior at St. Henry District High School, will enter the University of Louisville’s pre-law program.               Get Shareaholic

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UC Professor Describes the New Normal Demographic Trends and Diversity for Florence Rotary

April 30, 2012

Imagine an America where today’s minorities will make up a substantial majority of the population. Given current demographic trends, by the year 2050 the combination of Asians, Hispanic and Blacks will outnumber White Americans. Dr. Mitchel Livingston, Vice President for Student Affairs at the University of Cincinnati, discussed these trends and the challenges they represent [...]

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Senator Schickel Talks to Rotary

April 13, 2012

Senator John Schickel spoke at the Florence Rotary Club meeting on April 9 about the recently completed Kentucky Legislative Session. Schickel characterized it as a difficult session with progress made in some areas. The two items demanding almost all the time were redistricting and the state budget. The Senator started by saying that he takes [...]

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Local Rotarians Inducted into Paul Harris Society

April 9, 2012

FLORENCE – Four local Rotary Club members were inducted into the Paul Harris Society during a Rotary District 6740 awards ceremony at Turfway Park on Thursday, March 29. The society, named after the founder of Rotary International, recognizes people who annually contribute $1,000 or more to the Annual Programs Fund, PolioPlus or other approved Rotary [...]

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Rotary Presents Boone County Teacher of the Year

April 5, 2012

On March 26, the Florence Rotary Club recognized the 2012 Boone County Teachers of the Year at a luncheon in their honor.  Each year, the Club asks the community to nominate outstanding educators in the public, private and parochial sectors.  The applications are reviewed by a panel of judges, and awards are determined based on [...]

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Five Seasons Promote Health and Fitness at Florence Rotary

March 24, 2012

As members and guests of Florence Rotary gathered to bid farewell to the winter that never was, Bill Delaney and Kelly Bird arrived from Five Seasons Family Sports Club in Crestview Hills with advice and encouragement to begin spring focused on an active and healthy lifestyle. Bill Delaney is Senior Sales Manager for the Five [...]

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INTERACT Club Launches in Northern Kentucky

March 18, 2012

Interact Club of the NKY Communities is calling all service minded young people ages 12-18! Interact is your chance to:  Make new friends  Improve your community  Develop leadership skills  Make a difference in the world This community-based Interact club is sponsored by the Rotary Club of Florence. The NKY Communities club [...]

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A New Approach to Family Medicine

March 18, 2012

A father and son team of physicians recently opened a new family medical practice in Burlington.  Drs. Jerry Tolbert and Gerry Tolbert (aka Dr. J and Dr. G) are offering what they call a new approach to old-fashion medical care.  This retainer fee Practice, sometimes called Concierge Practice, has been around for a dozen years [...]

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Charity Night at the Tables this Saturday

March 12, 2012

FLORENCE – Turfway Park will turn the VIP tent for the Vinery Racing Spiral Stakes into a gambling casino on Saturday, March 17, for the 11th annual Charity Night at the Tables. No, the Kentucky General Assembly has not passed legislation legalizing casinos. It’s a mock casino and the gamblers will be betting with play [...]

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