FLORENCE – Cincinnati City Manager Milton Dohoney believes the flurry of economic development in his city will benefit Northern Kentucky. The World Choir Games, The Banks project and the Horseshoe Casino have created a lot of buzz about Greater Cincinnati, Dohoney told the Florence Rotary Club on Monday, January 14. Cincinnati has been mentioned more than one billion times in…
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Florence Rotary Club Announces Boone County Teacher of the Year Awards
Would you like to thank a teacher who encouraged you during school? Would you like to recognize a teacher who impacted the education of your child? Would you like to publicly honor a teacher who inspires and motivates others? Here’s your opportunity! The Florence Rotary Club is currently seeking nominations for 2013 Boone County Teacher of the Year awards. …
Read MoreLocal Students Establish New Rotary Club
An enthusiastic group of Northern Kentucky teens met September 18th at the Schebin branch of the Boone County Library for the inaugural meeting of the new Interact Club of Boone County. It is a community-based organization which provides leadership opportunities to all youth ages 12 – 18 who live in any of the communities in Northern Kentucky, not only Boone…
Read MoreChanging of the Guard for Florence Rotary
The Florence Rotary Club on June 25th observed the “Passing of the Gavel” as a new president, Bradley Shipe, was installed to lead the service organization. Shipe will be the club’s 67th president. Former club presidents were on hand for the club’s traditional Passing of the Gavel Ceremony where the president’s gavel is passed down the line by the presidents…
Read MoreSpring Concert
Thanks to all that help support and attend this past Florence Rotary Spring Concert. WOW! The offering was a surprisingly $5,000 that will go to HOPE MINISTRIES of the Florence Baptist of Mt. Zion Church. HOPE MINISTRIES showed a wonderful video at the concert and told how many people in the NKY area that are assisted with clothing and food…
Read More2012 Citizen of the Year
Dennis McEvoy presents Stephanie Potter with a plaque commemorating her as the 2012 Citizen of the Year during a luncheon sponsored by the Florence Rotary Club.
Read MoreLocal Rotarians Inducted into Paul Harris Society
FLORENCE – Four local Rotary Club members were inducted into the Paul Harris Society during a Rotary District 6740 awards ceremony at Turfway Park on Thursday, March 29. The society, named after the founder of Rotary International, recognizes people who annually contribute $1,000 or more to the Annual Programs Fund, PolioPlus or other approved Rotary Foundation grant activities. Among the…
Read MoreRotary Presents Boone County Teacher of the Year
On March 26, the Florence Rotary Club recognized the 2012 Boone County Teachers of the Year at a luncheon in their honor. Each year, the Club asks the community to nominate outstanding educators in the public, private and parochial sectors. The applications are reviewed by a panel of judges, and awards are determined based on the nominee’s exemplary service in…
Read MoreFlorence Rotary Names Mike Crane to Heritage Hall of Fame
On February 27th Michael Crane became the latest inductee into the Florence Rotary Hall of Fame. Mike joins twelve previous Rotarians selected for that unique honor. Mike was one of the early members of the Florence Rotary Club, is a past President and current board member. He currently serves as team leader for the Community Service Team of Florence Rotary.…
Read MoreFlorence Rotary Seeks Citizen of Year Nominees
Florence Rotary is requesting nominations for its annual Citizen of the Year award. For the past 16 years Florence Rotary has honored “unsung heroes and heroines” in the community. Roy Lutes was awarded the first citizen of the Year award in 1995. Every year since, Florence Rotary has awarded the “Roy Lutes Citizen of the Year Award” to an outstanding…
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