Rotary District Governor John Salyers shared his vision with the Florence Rotary Club earlier this month. As District Governor, he travels to multiple clubs in various locations throughout Kentucky. Said Salyers, “Rotary Clubs are doing great things around the world. “ One of the challenges is sharing the good news about Rotary’s mission of service above self. Salyers said, “We…
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2014 ESGR Awards
In 1972, the United States Department of Defense established the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) to operate out of all 50 states, Guam-CNMI, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the District of Columbia. Acting within a national and local organizational structure, the ESGR offers the following key services: (1) advocate on behalf of employers, service members…
Read MoreNext Meeting at National Guard Readiness Center
Our next meeting, October 6, will be at the National Guard Readiness Center, 2676 Conrad Lane, Burlington. We will not be meeting at the Hilton. Our club will host the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. In case you’re unaware, the ESGR program honors companies who have gone the extra mile to care for employees who are called to…
Read MoreRotary’s Citizen of the Year has a ‘Servant’s Heart’
Melissa Stewart: FLORENCE – Behind Cindy Carris’ vivacious smile and welcoming, “so glad to see you,” is the heart of a servant. Florence Rotary Club president Adam Howard said there’s no other way to describe the woman who’s been named the club’s Citizen of the Year. She will be honored at the Aug. 18 Rotary Luncheon. Carris, 52, of Edgewood,…
Read MoreInteract Club of Northern Kentucky in the Dominican Republic
FLORENCE – A group of Northern Kentucky teenagers found inspiration for helping needy youngsters in the community during a project 1,700 miles away from home. The Interact Club of Northern Kentucky spent five days in the Dominican Republic at an orphanage, painting houses and distributing clothing to the needy. “It inspired me to think about how we could support pre-school children…
Read MoreSalyers Inducted into Heritage Hall of Fame
FLORENCE – John Salyers has been inducted into the Florence Rotary Club Heritage Hall of Fame. Salyers is the 15th person added to the honor roll since Florence Rotary was founded in 1945. Since leading the club as president in 2009-10, he has worked three years as an assistant governor for District 6740, which includes 45 clubs in the eastern…
Read More2014 Citizen of the Year
2014 Florence Rotary Club Citizen of the Year FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Florence Rotary Club now accepting nominations for Citizen of the Year –Florence, KY. The Florence Rotary Club will be accepting nominations for Citizen of the Year until July 9, 2014. Individuals or couples may be nominated. Nominees must: • reside in Northern Kentucky. • have the respect and admiration…
Read MorePresident Santos Expresses Gratitude for the Success of Spring Concert
Rotarians, Gary Stewart and Gary Griesser once again put together a great Spring concert! Thank You! It was a fun and entertaining evening and we were able to share with the community the important work that Rotary is doing toward ending polio. After the offering was collected, Gary announced a total of $4,700… shortly thereafter a fellow Rotarian quietly handed…
Read MoreFlorence Rotary Club Honors Three Outstanding Boone County Students
By Rhonda Hancock and Neville Buchanan: A new focus this year is the video essay scholarship highlighting the Mary Rose Mission as the topic of the video. Applicants were asked to make a 2-3 minute video highlighting the MRM, its purpose, any background information that would help people in our community understand the need it fills and the growing problem…
Read MoreRotary Spring Concert set for May 12th
Florence Rotarian’s will host their annual Spring Concert, Monday, May 12, 2014 at First Church in Burlington, KY. Gary Stewart will emcee the event featuring outstanding talent including, Evan Dallas, David Waits, Joetta Schmitt, Gary Griesser, Ray Cummins, Felicity Spicer, Becca Sparks, Michaela Kamer, Victoria Felts, Sara Mori, By Faith, Jonathan Jones, the Mission Quartet, the Trio Stage Singers, the…
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