Our Fellow Kentuckians: Rascals, Heroes, and Just Plain Uncommon Folk Written By: Tim Herrmann, Rotary Club of Florence Join the Rotary Club of Florence, serving all of Boone County (@FlorenceRotary), on Monday, October 30, 2023 at noon as Dr. Jim Claypool, author and retired professor emeritus from Northern Kentucky University, engages with meeting attendees regarding some of the 39…
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Join Senator Damon Thayer at the Rotary Club of Florence on September 25th for an Exclusive Insight into the Thrilling World of Kentucky Thoroughbred Horse Racing
Join Senator Damon Thayer at the Rotary Club of Florence on September 25th for an Exclusive Insight into the Thrilling World of Kentucky Thoroughbred Horse Racing Written By: Julie Pile (@juliepile), President, Rotary Club of Florence Kentucky’s heart beats to the rhythm of hoofbeats, and on Monday, September 25th, the Rotary Club of Florence (@FlorenceRotary) is proud to host…
Read MoreColonel Patrick Kanewske of Patriots Landing to Speak to the Rotary Club of Florence On Monday, September 11, 2023
Colonel Patrick Kanewske of Patriots Landing to Speak to the Rotary Club of Florence On Monday, September 11, 2023 Written By: Julie Pile (@juliepile), President, Rotary Club of Florence In the annals of history, few events have left as indelible a mark on the collective consciousness of our nation as the tragic events of September 11, 2001. As we…
Read MoreRotary Club of Florence Inducts 78th Club President Julie Pile…District 6740 District Governor Visits
Rotary Club of Florence Inducts 78th Club President Julie Pile District 6740 District Governor Visits Written By: Neville Buchanan, Club Newsletter Editor The Rotary Club of Florence (@FlorenceRotary) will be celebrating a significant milestone in the club’s history. On Monday, July 10, 2023 at noon, the club will be hosting the Passing of the Gavel ceremony, a cherished tradition…
Read MoreRotary Club of Florence Year End Celebration & Visit by Scholarship Recipients
Rotary Club of Florence Year End Celebration Written by: Adam Curry (@Adam95194630), Ignite Intern (@IgniteAtRIC), Stinger Media A year end celebration to honor the work the Club has accomplished and a life update from some of last year’s scholarship recipients will be the topic of discussion presented to the Rotary Club of Florence (@FlorenceRotary) on Monday, December 19, 2022. President…
Read MoreThe Cincinnati Observatory: Past, Present, and Future
The Cincinnati Observatory: Past, Present, and Future Written by: Adam Curry (@Adam95194630), Ignite Intern (@IgniteAtRIC), Stinger Media The past, present, and future endeavors of the historic Cincinnati Observatory (@CinObservatory) will be the topic of discussion as presented by Executive Director Anna Hehman to the Rotary Club of Florence (@FlorenceRotary). Anna Hehman has made her career in the nonprofit world…
Read MorePassing of the Gavel Ceremony – Duane Froelicher to be sworn in as 2021-2022 Rotary Club of Florence President
On Monday, June 28, 2021 , the Rotary Club of Florence will continue a long standing tradition in the club’s history in the Passing of the Gavel ceremony. Duane Froelicher will become the club’s 76th President replacing outgoing President Peter Weickgenannat. Each former president passes the gavel to the one who fallowed until it reaches the new president. “The passing…
Read MoreGraydon Sikes of Caza Sikes talks about the Rapidly Changing Antique and Art Market along with a behind the scenes of the Antique Road Show
Graydon Sikes to Present About the Rapidly Changing Market for Antiques and Art Market along with Behind the Scenes of the Antique Roadshow Written By: Bryn Daley, Ignite Intern for Stinger Media, LLC Join the Rotary Club of Florence, serving all of Boone County, on April 19, 2021, as we hear from Graydon Sikes. He will be discussing the…
Read MoreJohn Middleton Discusses the Life and Times of Clyde and Mary Middleton
Join the Rotary Club of Florence, serving all of Boone County (@FlorenceRotary) on Monday, March 29, 2021 at noon as we hear from John Middleton (@kycourtclerk), Kenton Circuit Court Clerk. John will be discussing the lives of his parents, Clyde and Mary Middleton. Middleton has served as the elected Circuit Court Clerk in Kenton County since 2007. He is a…
Read MoreHidden History of Kentucky Political Scandals Authors to Join Rotary Club of Florence on Monday, February 1
Join the Rotary Club of Florence, serving all of Boone County (@FlorenceRotary), on Monday, February 1, 2021 at noon as we hear from the co-authors of the Hidden History of Kentucky Political Scandals book, Robert Schrage and John Schaaf (@schaafky). Hidden History of Kentucky Political Scandals — co-authors Robert Schrage and John Schaaf will tell stories of political scandal from…
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