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…
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2012 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…
Read MoreFlorence Rotary Hears About the World Choir Games
The World Choir Games coming to Cincinnati this summer are being compared to the Olympics. As many as 20,000 competitors are expected from up to 70 nations. About 200,000 spectators are anticipated to attend the event. The competition will be intense. There will be opening and closing ceremonies just like in the Olympics, but this time it’s all about music, not sports. Two…
Read MoreA Summer to Remember for Jack Lundy.
Justin Duke: It was a summer to remember for Jack Lundy. Lundy, a member of the Florence Rotary Club, was the team chairman of a group study exchange with Rotary International that spent a month in France. “We spent all of our time in the district of Normandy,” Lundy said. Jack Lundy pays his respects at a grave of a fallen…
Read MoreFour Northern KY Clubs Welcome Rotary District Govenor
The Florence Rotary Club joined the Covington, Campbell County and Kenton County clubs in welcoming John Adams of Somerset, KY, the Governor of Rotary District 6740, on August 9 at the Radisson Hotel in Covington. It is becoming a tradition for the four clubs to meet jointly when the Rotary Governor visits Northern Kentucky. John Adams is married to Christie Champlin…
Read MoreFlorence Rotary’s night at the Florence Freedom
“Please join us at the Florence Rotary’s night at the Florence Freedom! The date is Thursday, September 1st. Game time is scheduled for 7:05 with the 1st pitch being thrown out by a Florence Rotarian shortly before that! This is a Thirsty Thursday game with specials on adult beverages and sodas, plus live music after the game. The cost for…
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