The Florence Freedom has a message for the businesses and organizations that Rotarians are associated with. The message is – “Use Us!” Our home team provides a great venue for bringing groups together and they’ve produced a video (below) to prove it. Whether it’s friends, fellowship, promoting a great cause, or a company outing, a Florence Freedom baseball game at…
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Ntaba African Safaris
On Monday June 1, 2015, Robin and Stella Mountain shared their story with the Florence Rotary Club. They are the owners of Ntaba African Safaris, which specializes in providing participants with a complete Southern and East African (10 African countries) adventure, including first class wildlife safaris, incredible cultural experiences and luxurious accommodations. They cater to independent travelers and private groups,…
Read MoreMaestro White Entertains and Informs Florence Rotarians
William C. White is in his third year as Assistant Conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony. He is also the Conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra and the Music Director and Conductor of Seven Hills Sinfonietta. In addition to conducting Mr. White is also a composer and the creator of a series of informational videos called “Ask a Maestro” (http://www.willcwhite.com/tag/ask-a-maestro/).…
Read MoreRotary Scholarship Recipients
FLORENCE – The Florence Rotary Club has presented $1,000 college scholarships to six Boone County high school seniors. The scholarship winners were recognized at a luncheon on Monday, April 27, at the Hilton in Florence. The selections were based on interviews of nominees from each of the high schools by Florence Rotary members. The scholarships winners are: Shelby Sammons –…
Read MorePaul Harris Fellows Recipients for 2015
The first Rotary Club was founded in 1905 by Paul P. Harris, an attorney in Chicago, as a service organization where professionals could exchange ideas and form lifelong friendships. The Paul Harris Fellow recognition, established in 1957, acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, in the amount of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary…
Read MoreDustin DiChiara Shares the Florence Chick-fil-A Story
Servant Leadership personifies Dustin DiChiara, owner and operator of the Chick-fil-A restaurant on Houston Road in Florence. DiChiara recently spoke to the Florence Rotary Club about his goals and management style as a leader. DiChiara started with Chick-fil-A as a crew member in 1997, and became an owner operator in 2005. He came to Florence in 2009 with two goals: …
Read MoreHunger Doesn’t Go on Vacation…GOPantry fills the need for local school children
It is 11:30 and almost lunch time. You can tell because your stomach starts grumbling. Unfortunately, you have meetings or commitments for the next two hours. What happens next? You start getting cranky, restless and loose concentration while you watch the hands of the clock tick away until you can finally get something to eat. Now imagine this for a…
Read MorePaul Harris Fellowship Recognition Lunch
Mark your calendars for this special event: Paul Harris Fellowship Recognition Lunch Date: April 6, 2015 Time: 1145A Location: Airport Hilton Please make a special effort to attend this meeting where we will recognize those who have become a Paul Harris Fellow during the past year. For those wishing to eat, a plated lunch will be served promptly at Noon…
Read More2015 Pastor Appreciation Day
Roger Babik left Cincinnati Bell after a 17 year career to become a full time pastor. He launched Master Provisions in 1994 as a Christian organization that connects resources like food and clothing to people in need locally, regionally and globally in cooperation with strategic mission partners. Master Provisions also places orphans into Christian homes internationally through monthly sponsors. Babik…
Read MoreInteract Dominican Republic Service Trip
The first 2015 Rotary Interact Dominican Republic Service Trip informational meeting will be held Wednesday evening, February 25, @ 6:00 PM at the Colonial Cottage restaurant. Trip participants will depart from CVG on June 12th and return to CVG on June 19th. All other details will be presented at the meeting. If you have any questions, please contact Rotarian Advisor…
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