Rotary Club of Florence Seeking Nominations for Teacher of the Year (TOY)

2020 Teacher of the Year Flyer

The Rotary Club of Florence, Kentucky is accepting applications for Teacher of the Year.   Nominations Due:   March 6, 2020 The recipients will be celebrated at our meeting to be held on Monday, April 20, 2020 starting at 11:45 am at the Hilton Cincinnati Airport located at 7373 Turfway Road, Florence, Kentucky. Nomination Criteria:  A candidate for Rotary Teacher of the…

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Monday, January 27th – Rotary Club of Florence to visit Hebron Branch of the Boone County Public Library

Hebron Libray - Photo from Enquirer

On Monday, January 27th , the Rotary Club of Florence traveling to the new Hebron Branch of the Boone County Library. Discover, Explore, Experience a lifetime of learning at Boone County Public Library is the Library’s mission. They attempt to meet that mission by offering exceptional service and lifelong learning opportunities through their spaces, collections and events. On Monday, January 27th, Carrie…

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Brigette Blom-Ramsey of Prichard Committee to speak to Rotary Club of Florence on Monday, January 13th

Groundswell Initiative

On Monday, January 13th , the Rotary Club of Florence will be learning about the important work of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence from Executive Director Brigitte Blom-Ramsey. The Prichard Committee started in 1983 encompasses many initiatives to move education forward in Kentucky from educating and advocating policy makers, to empowering parents to become leaders through the Commonwealth Institute…

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Northern Kentucky Tri-Ed President Lee Crume to speak at Rotary Club of Florence on Monday, December 2nd

On Monday, December 2nd, the Rotary Club of Florence will be hearing from Lee Crume, President and CEO of Northern Kentucky Tri-Ed. The Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation (Tri-ED) blends public and private funds to enhance the business climate in and foster regional cooperation among Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties. We market and promote Northern Kentucky on a national…

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Rotary Club of Florence Celebrates the Holiday Season with Annual Christmas Concert

Rotary Club of Florence Celebrates the Holiday Season  with Annual Christmas Concert Written By:  Julia Pile   Florence, Kentucky – November 25th – The Rotary Club of Florence, Kentucky invites all of Northern Kentucky to come kickoff the holiday season with their annual Christmas concert.  The concert will be held on Monday, December 2nd starting at 6:00 pm at Lakeside…

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Rotary Club of Florence to hear from KY Senate Minority Leader Morgan McGarvey on Monday, November 18th

Morgan McGarvey

State Senate Minority Leader, Morgan McGarvey (D-Louisville), will address the Rotary Club of Florence Kentucky on Monday, November 18th.   McGarvey is speaking at the meeting on the invitation of Florence Rotary member Senator John Schickel (R-Union). “I’m proud to welcome Senator McGarvey to Florence,” said Sen. Schickel. The club often invites political leaders from around the state to speak at…

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Honor Flights a Way to Thanks Vets

Honor Flight Tri State

Honor Flights a Way to Thanks Vets Written By:  Patrick Moynahan   Florence, Kentucky – November 8th: Cheryl Popp hopes to see a grassroots movement to preserve the stories of U.S. military veterans. Their stories not only provide a dramatic tableau of America at war, but also magnify what it means to be an  American, she said. “Destiny chose them…

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Rotary Club of Florence Celebrates 75 Years at Monday, November 11th Meeting

75th Anniversary

On Monday, November 11th, the Rotary Club of Florence will celebrating its 75th Anniversary with a special meeting where members will be storytelling of our history.  We will also be highlighting the upcoming March 14th NKY International Festival.  If you have always wondered what Rotary is about, this would be a great meeting to attend! Guests are always welcome.  Location: …

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Judge Executive Gary Moore to present State of the County to the Rotary Club of Florence on Monday, October 21

Boone County Kentucky Logo

On Monday, October 21st, the Rotary Club of Florence will be hearing from Judge-Executive Gary Moore as he presents his annual State of Boone County address. Gary W. Moore was first elected Judge/Executive for Boone County, Kentucky in 1998.  The Judge/Executive is the highest elected office in county government. Boone County is the fourth largest and one of the fastest…

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