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Rotary Club of Florence will take a walk back into history to learn about the William Howard Taft Presidential Library

February 10, 2020 Julie Pile

On Monday, February 10th , the Rotary Club of Florence will take a walk back into history as we learn about the William Howard Taft Presidential Library. William Howard Taft National Historic Site preserves the birthplace and boyhood home of William Howard Taft, the nation’s 27th President and 10th Chief Justice. The site was established in 1969 to give visitors an understanding…

Rotary Club of Florence, Kentucky to hear from Triple Crown Winner Steve Cauthen

February 3, 2020 Julie Pile

On Monday, February 3rd , the Rotary Club of Florence will have the honor of hearing from Triple Crown Winner, Steve Cauthen. Guests are always welcome. Location: Hilton Airport, 7373 Turfway Road, Florence, Kentucky When: Monday, February 3rd 11:45 am – Buffet Opens ($15 Buffet, Coffee, Tea and Dessert) 12:15 pm – President Frank Schneider, Presiding Greeting, Prayer, Pledge…

Monday, January 27th – Rotary Club of Florence to visit Hebron Branch of the Boone County Public Library

January 26, 2020January 26, 2020 Julie Pile

On Monday, January 27th , the Rotary Club of Florence traveling to the new Hebron Branch of the Boone County Library. Discover, Explore, Experience a lifetime of learning at Boone County Public Library is the Library’s mission. They attempt to meet that mission by offering exceptional service and lifelong learning opportunities through their spaces, collections and events. On Monday, January 27th, Carrie…

NKY International Festival…will be here before we know it!

January 23, 2020 Julie Pile

Thank you NKy Tribune for this great story about the NKY International Festival. Rotary Clubs, Boone County schools, Chamber join forces to present inaugural NKY International Festival Do you know of a food or product vendor from other regions of the world that are here locally? We still have room for a few vendors. We are especially looking for: Asia,…

Opportunities to Support Students at Ignite Institute with Mock Interviews & Judging

December 3, 2019 Julie Pile

From Amanda Dempsey, College Coordinator: I do a mock interview assignment with my seniors each year, and I’m looking for volunteers to help interview them and give them feedback on their answers. These take place Dec 17th & 18th. Mock interviews are scheduled in 30-minute time slots. During this time, you will use interview questions provided by Ignite to work…

Northern Kentucky Tri-Ed President Lee Crume to speak at Rotary Club of Florence on Monday, December 2nd

November 30, 2019 Julie Pile

On Monday, December 2nd, the Rotary Club of Florence will be hearing from Lee Crume, President and CEO of Northern Kentucky Tri-Ed. The Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development Corporation (Tri-ED) blends public and private funds to enhance the business climate in and foster regional cooperation among Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties. We market and promote Northern Kentucky on a national…

Update on the Honor Run which we learned about a few weeks ago…

November 18, 2019 Julie Pile

Over $50,000 was raised! Congratulations! http://web-extract.constantcontact.com/v1/social_annotation?permalink_uri=2KuDrkZ&image_url=https%3A%2F%2Ffiles.constantcontact.com%2F1c1494e9401%2F2b8d161e-3e4c-4110-a218-efcd43ef1228.jpg&fbclid=IwAR13NqNZZ7yK2sr9OOxREUGdQuR5v3vUyNyFty_hVMrD6SEB6ov-YTwhsOk #FloRo #ServiceAboveSelf #PeopleofAction #HonorFlight #HonorRun

Rotary Club of Florence Celebrates 75th Anniversary

November 18, 2019 Julie Pile

Rotary Club of Florence Celebrates 75th Anniversary Written By: Patrick Moynahan Florence, Kentucky – November 15 – In the early days of the Rotary Club of Florence, members raised funds for community projects by selling Florenceopoly board games. When a fellow Rotarian couldn’t pay his bill at the old Drawbridge Inn in Ft. Mitchell because someone broke into his car…

Honor Flights a Way to Thanks Vets

November 11, 2019 Julie Pile

Honor Flights a Way to Thanks Vets Written By: Patrick Moynahan Florence, Kentucky – November 8th: Cheryl Popp hopes to see a grassroots movement to preserve the stories of U.S. military veterans. Their stories not only provide a dramatic tableau of America at war, but also magnify what it means to be an American, she said. “Destiny chose them…

Rotary Club of Florence Celebrates 75 Years at Monday, November 11th Meeting

November 11, 2019 Julie Pile

On Monday, November 11th, the Rotary Club of Florence will celebrating its 75th Anniversary with a special meeting where members will be storytelling of our history. We will also be highlighting the upcoming March 14th NKY International Festival. If you have always wondered what Rotary is about, this would be a great meeting to attend! Guests are always welcome. Location: …