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A community is only as strong as its schools and schools are stronger with community partnerships. Ryan Montgomery, Principal, Jones Middle School Joins Rotary Club of Florence on Monday, January 11th

Julie Pile
2021-01-11 The Jones Story with Ryan Montgomery

A community is only as strong as its schools and schools are stronger with community partnerships.  Ryan Montgomery, Principal of Jones Middle School (@JonesJetPride) and his staff will share the journey of the school and the incredible  work going on at the school with the Rotary Club of Florence, serving all of Boone County (@FlorenceRotary) on Monday, January 11, 2021…

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Founder and CEO of New Riff Distilling, Ken Lewis. Mr. Lewis will be talking about “Northern Kentucky–The Best Place in Kentucky to make whiskey??!! We’ve got the water (more on that!) but we’ve also got the community!”

Julie Pile
2020-12-07 New Riff Distilling - Ken Lewis

On Monday, December 7th, the Rotary Club of Florence will be joined by the Founder and CEO of New Riff Distilling, Ken Lewis.  Mr. Lewis will be talking about “Northern Kentucky–The Best Place in Kentucky to make whiskey??!! We’ve got the water (more on that!) but we’ve also got the community!”   Ken Lewis was teaching high school English when his…

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“The Invisible Justice Problem” Legal Aid of the Bluegrass Executive Director to present to Rotary Club of Florence on November 9th

Julie Pile
2020-11-09 Legal Aid of the Bluegrass - Joshua Crabtree

On Monday, November 9th, the Rotary Club of Florence will have the honor of hearing from Joshua Crabtree, Executive Director of the Legal Aid of the Bluegrass.  He will be talking about “The Invisible Justice Problem.” Joshua Crabtree is the Executive Director of Legal Aid of the Bluegrass. Joshua’s scholarly work focuses on ethics and the rights of children. Joshua…

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Chip Bach of Newport Racing & Gaming joins Rotary Club of Florence on November 2nd

Julie Pile
2020-11-02 Newport Racing - Gaming - Chip Bach

When one thinks of Kentucky, the first image to come to mind are horses and racing.  Chip Bach, General Manager of Newport Racing & Gaming will be joining the Rotary Club of Florence, Kentucky on Monday, November 2nd to share what is going on in the industry, especially in Northern Kentucky. Chip Bach has had the privilege to manage one…

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Thomas More University President Dr. Joseph Chillo joins the Rotary Club of Florence on Monday, October 26th

Julie Pile
2020-10-26 Thomas More University - Joe Chilo

Northern Kentucky is lucky to have a number of high quality institutions of higher education in our community.  Thomas More University is one of them.  On Monday, October 26th, the 15th President of Thomas More University (@ThomasMoreKY) Dr. Joseph L. Chillo (@ThomasMorePres) will share with the Rotary Club of Florence the latest initiatives at the university. Dr. Joseph L. Chillo…

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Boone County Judge Executive Gary Moore to present State of the County to Rotary Club of Florence

Julie Pile
2020-09-28 State of Boone County - Judge Executive Gary Moore

The Rotary Club of Florence will have the pleasure of hearing from Boone County Judge Executive Gary Moore on Monday, September 28st as he presents the 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…

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State of the City of Florence, KY with Mayor Diane Whalen

Julie Pile
2020-09-21 State of Florence - Mayor Diane Whalen

The Rotary Club of Florence will have the pleasure of hearing from Florence Mayor Diane Whalen on Monday, September 21st as she presents the State of the City address. As the Mayor of the second largest city in Northern Kentucky and one of the fastest-growing communities in the state, I am proud of all we have to offer our residents!…

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Where were you on 9/11/01? Rotary Club of Florence, Kentucky to hear from John Cioffi who was in NY that day

Julie Pile
2020-09-14 Living thru 911 in NY - John Cioffi

Where were you on September 11, 2001?  The Rotary Club of Florence will have the special honor of hearing John Cioffi on Monday, September 14th as he recalls his experience from New York City on that day. John began his 28 year career trading a Municipal Bond Arbitrage strategy before running several Equity & Derivatives trading desks at the world’s…

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Rotary Club of Florence to hear about the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels on Monday, August 31st

Julie Pile
2020-08-31 Kentucky Colonels - Heather Campbell Promo Image

On Monday, August 31st, the Rotary Club of Florence will have the pleasure of hearing about the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels by Heather Campbell, Director of Colonel Relations (@KYColonels).  Heather oversees fundraising, volunteers, events, and communication for the Colonels and truly enjoys her job. She is able to connect with Colonels all over the world and loves the giving…

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Rotary Club of Florence Honors Citizen of the Year – Scott Spicher – Founder of Honor Run Half Marathon

Julie Pile
Scott Spicher Citizen of the Year

The Rotary Club of Florence, Kentucky is honored to announce the recipient of the 2020 Citizen of the Year, Scott Spicher. As nominated by Florence Mayor Diane Whalen , “ Scott’s wide-range of leadership and contributions to the citizens of our community make him the perfect candidate for this award. His dedication and compassion to our veterans is to be…

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