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A community is only as strong as its schools and schools are stronger with community partnerships. Ryan Montgomery, Principal, Jones Middle School Joins Rotary Club of Florence on Monday, January 11th

Julie Pile
2021-01-11 The Jones Story with Ryan Montgomery

A community is only as strong as its schools and schools are stronger with community partnerships.  Ryan Montgomery, Principal of Jones Middle School (@JonesJetPride) and his staff will share the journey of the school and the incredible  work going on at the school with the Rotary Club of Florence, serving all of Boone County (@FlorenceRotary) on Monday, January 11, 2021…

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Rotary Club of Florence Scholarship Recipients Share their Experiences as Students During the Pandemic

Julie Pile
Autumn Jones, Boone County High School Alumni

Rotary Club of Florence Scholarship Recipients Share their Experiences as Students During the Pandemic   Written By:  Autumn Ray  Florence, Kentucky – December 18, 2020 The Rotary Club of Florence Scholarship Program awards multiple scholarships to students at each of the county’s high schools (both public and private) each year. Two of these students attended the Rotary Club of Florence’s virtual…

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Scholarship Recipients Share Impact & Time for Some Laughs!

Julie Pile
2020-12-14 Scholarship Recipients Visit and Drawful

What impact does receiving a scholarship from the Rotary Club of Florence have on a student?  Find out as two recipients return to give an update on their educational journeys.  Autumn Jones of Boone County High School and Aneliese Rodriquez of St. Henry District High School will be joining the club on Monday, December 14th. Following Autumn and Aneleise’s chat…

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Teacher of the Year Celebration to be held Monday, November 16th

Julie Pile
2020-11-16 Teacher of the Year Celebration

On Monday, November 16th, the Rotary Club of Florence will have the honor of celebrating the 2019-2020 Teachers of the Year.   The recipients of the award this year are: Erin Core-Stine, Drama, Music, Chorus, Video Production Teacher at Walton-Verona High School Pat Morgan, 2nd Grade Teacher at Mann Elementary School Jamie Hubbard, Freshman Math Teacher at Conner High School Stacey…

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Thomas More University President Dr. Joseph Chillo joins the Rotary Club of Florence on Monday, October 26th

Julie Pile
2020-10-26 Thomas More University - Joe Chilo

Northern Kentucky is lucky to have a number of high quality institutions of higher education in our community.  Thomas More University is one of them.  On Monday, October 26th, the 15th President of Thomas More University (@ThomasMoreKY) Dr. Joseph L. Chillo (@ThomasMorePres) will share with the Rotary Club of Florence the latest initiatives at the university. Dr. Joseph L. Chillo…

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Superintendent Matt Turner to give a Boone County Schools Update to Rotary Club of Florence

Julie Pile
2020-10-05 Boone County Schools Update - Matthew Turner

Boone County Schools Superintendent Matthew Turner will give an update on how the school year is going to the Rotary Club of Florence on Monday, October 5, 2020. Matthew Turner started his career in education in 1991. Prior to his appointment as Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Turner served for 14 years as Principal of Northern Kentucky’s largest high school, Ryle…

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Rotary Club of Florence KY to hold 23rd Annual Golf Outing to Benefit Student Scholarships

Julie Pile
2020 Rotary Club of Florence KY Golf Outing

Please join us for our annual golf outing which benefits student scholarships in our community.  2020 marks our 23rd year with over $100,000 being generated since the program began. All schools in Boone County, both public and private, are included in the scholarship process.  The main fundraiser for the funds which provide for these scholarships is the annual golf outing.…

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Mark Looy, Co-Founder, Vice President of Outreach/Chief Communications Officer for Answers in Genesis (AiG), Creation Museum and Ark Encounter joins Rotary Club of Florence on Monday, August 24th

Julie Pile
2020-08-24 Ark Encounter - Mark Looy - Combined

Update – We have just been informed, Ken Ham will be joining us also!   On Monday, August 24th, The Rotary Club of Florence, Kentucky will have the pleasure of hearing from Mark Looy, Co-Founder, Vice President of Outreach/Chief Communications Officer for Answers in Genesis (AiG), Creation Museum and Ark Encounter.  Mark will be giving the club an update on…

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Rotary Club of Florence Honors Citizen of the Year – Scott Spicher – Founder of Honor Run Half Marathon

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Scott Spicher Citizen of the Year

The Rotary Club of Florence, Kentucky is honored to announce the recipient of the 2020 Citizen of the Year, Scott Spicher. As nominated by Florence Mayor Diane Whalen , “ Scott’s wide-range of leadership and contributions to the citizens of our community make him the perfect candidate for this award. His dedication and compassion to our veterans is to be…

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Rotary Club of Florence announces 2020 Scholarship Recipients

Julie Pile
2020 Scholarship Recipients All

On Monday, July 20, 2020 , the Rotary Club of Florence has to pleasure of presenting their seven 2020 High School Scholarship recipients.  This will be club’s 21st year in awarding these scholarships.  It is the club’s longest running program.  Dr. Herbert Booth suggested the club should honor students and assist them in pursuing education at a higher level.  Shawn…

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