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Only One Race: The Biblical Answers to Racism – Dr. Georgia Purdom of Answers in Genesis Speaks to Rotary Club of Florence

Julie Pile
2022-08-29 Answers in Genesis - Georgia Pardom.

Only One Race: The Biblical Answers to Racism, Discover the truth about race starting with the Bible and confirmed by science will be the topic of discussion as presented by Dr. Georgia Purdom (@GeorgiaPurdom), Vice President of Educational Content with Answers in Genesis (@AiG) at the Rotary Club of Florence (@FlorenceRotary) meeting on Monday, August 29th. Dr. Georgia Purdom earned…

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Rotary Club of Florence Celebrates 2022 Scholarship Recipients

Julie Pile
2022-05-09 Rotary Club of Florence Scholarship Celebration

  Rotary Club of Florence Celebrates 2022 Scholarship Recipients Written by:  Julian Meneses, Ignite Intern for Stinger Media Join the Rotary Club of Florence, serving all of Boone County (@FlorenceRotary), on Monday, May 9, 2022, at noon as the club announces the 2022 scholarship recipients and recognize all the hard work they have put in throughout their high school career. Youth play…

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Rotary Club of Florence Celebrates 2022 Teachers of the Year on Monday, March 21st

Julie Pile
2022-03-21 Rotary Club of Florence - Teacher of the Year Celebration

  Rotary Club of Florence Celebrates 2022 Teachers of the Year on Monday, March 21st Written By:  Julia Pile, President, Stinger Media, LLC The Rotary Club of Florence (serving all of Boone County) (@FlorenceRotary) will be celebrating the 2022 Teacher of the Year recipients at their March 21st noon luncheon to be held at the Florence Nature Park Event Center,…

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Rotary Club of Florence is seeking Nominations for Teacher of the Year

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Rotary Club of Florence Accepting Nominations for Teacher of the Year By: Hannah Walters Florence, Kentucky – January 3, 2022 –  The Teacher of the Year Award is an opportunity to give back to the backbone of our community: educators. For the past 12 years, Rotary Club of Florence has held the Teacher of the Year event and is currently…

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Paula McPeake to be honored as Rotary Club of Florence Citizen of the Year on Monday, August 23rd

Julie Pile
2021-08-23 Citizen of the Year - Paula McPeake

The Rotary Club of Florence (@FlorenceRotary) will honoring their 2021 Citizen of the Year, Paula McPeake (@PMcPeake1), on Monday, August 23rd. Many people describe Ms. McPeake as a wise, thoughtful, and caring person. When you think of, “service above self,” Paula McPeake should come to mind. She has demonstrated outstanding service for years, and quietly all the while. Ms. McPeake…

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Rotary Club of Florence- Community Update Series- First up – Boone County Schools

Julie Pile

Guests are always welcome to join and we would love to have new club members! It is the start of the Rotary Club of Florence (@FlorenceRotary) Annual Community Update Series.  Starting on August 9th. The club will be joined by the Superintendent of Boone County Schools (@Boone_County), Matt Turner (@SuptTuner).  Mr. Turner will give an update on the beginning of…

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Dr. Hasan Faruq, Chair and Professor of Economics at Xavier University joins Rotary Club of Florence on Monday, July 19th

Julie Pile
2021-07-19 Hasan Faruq - Xavier University

On Monday, July 19, 2021 , the Rotary Club of Florence (@FlorenceRotary) will hear from Dr. Hasan Faruq, Department Chair and Professor of Economics at Xavier University (@XavierU).  A special Paul Harris Fellowship presentation will be following his talk. Born and raised in Bangladesh, Hasan Faruq attended Bard College, a small liberal arts college in New York, where he received…

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Rotary Club of Florence to host Boone County School ARP-ESSER Community Conversation

Julie Pile
2021-07-12 ARP-ESSER Conversations

On Monday, July 12, 2021 , the Rotary Club of Florence is pleased to host Boone County Schools and the community in having “meaningful conversations” regarding the use of the district’s ARP-ESSER funds.  The meeting will take place at the Ignite Institute, 37 Atlantic Blvd, Erlanger starting at 11:45 am and concluding at 1 pm. The United States Department of…

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Education Recovering from COVID – Time for a Big Bold Future – Brigitte Blom-Ramsey of Prichard Committee to speak to Rotary Club of Florence

Julie Pile
2021-06-21 Prichard Committee - Brigitte Blom-Ramsey PR

The Rotary Club of Florence (@FlorenceRotary) will be joined by President and CEO of The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence (@prichardcom) Brigitte Blom-Ramsey @Brigitte_Blom).  Brigitte will be talking about education recovering from COVID and the importance businesses and the community plays in our schools and children’s lives.  Before joining the Prichard Committee, Brigitte was director of public policy for United…

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Rotary Club of Florence Celebrates 2021 Scholarship Recipients

Julie Pile

Written by:  Autumn Ray, Ignite Intern for Stinger Media Join the Rotary Club of Florence, serving all of Boone County (@FlorenceRotary), on Monday, May 10, 2021, at noon as the club announces the 2021 scholarship recipients and recognize all the hard work they have put in throughout their high school career. Youth play an important part in Rotary. They are our future…

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