“Mommy, where are we sleeping tonight?” Every parent hopes their children will never ask those words. In Northern Kentucky, our region is blessed to have more resources than many other areas of our state. But homelessness and lack of economic opportunity are still real issues facing local families. Lisa Desmarais, Executive Director of Family Promise of Northern Kentucky, recently spoke…
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Spring Concert
Thanks to all that help support and attend this past Florence Rotary Spring Concert. WOW! The offering was a surprisingly $5,000 that will go to HOPE MINISTRIES of the Florence Baptist of Mt. Zion Church. HOPE MINISTRIES showed a wonderful video at the concert and told how many people in the NKY area that are assisted with clothing and food…
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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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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.
Read MoreUC Professor Describes the New Normal Demographic Trends and Diversity for Florence Rotary
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 at Florence Rotary’s April 23rd…
Read MoreSenator Schickel Talks to Rotary
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 his responsibility to represent 140,000…
Read MoreLocal Rotarians Inducted into Paul Harris Society
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 Foundation grant activities. Among the…
Read MoreRotary Presents Boone County Teacher of the Year
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 the nominee’s exemplary service in…
Read MoreFive Seasons Promote Health and Fitness at Florence Rotary
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 Seasons. He described the club…
Read MoreINTERACT Club Launches in Northern Kentucky
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 will complete two community service…
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