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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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Superintendent Matt Turner to give a Boone County Schools Update to Rotary Club of Florence

Julie Pile
2020-10-05 Boone County Schools Update - Matthew Turner

Boone County Schools Superintendent Matthew Turner will give an update on how the school year is going to the Rotary Club of Florence on Monday, October 5, 2020. Matthew Turner started his career in education in 1991. Prior to his appointment as Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Turner served for 14 years as Principal of Northern Kentucky’s largest high school, Ryle…

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Multidisciplinary Response to Reentry and Recovery to be discussed at Rotary Club of Florence, October 19th Meeting

Julie Pile

On Monday, October 19th  the Rotary Club of Florence, Kentucky will have the pleasure of hearing from the President & CEO, Alecia Webb-Edgington of the Life Learning Center.  She will be talking about Multidisciplinary Response to Reentry and Recovery. Alecia Webb-Edgington is currently the President of Life Learning Center. Formerly, she was a Senior Police Advisor with the United States…

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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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Rotary Club of Florence KY to hold 23rd Annual Golf Outing to Benefit Student Scholarships

Julie Pile
2020 Rotary Club of Florence KY Golf Outing

Please join us for our annual golf outing which benefits student scholarships in our community.  2020 marks our 23rd year with over $100,000 being generated since the program began. All schools in Boone County, both public and private, are included in the scholarship process.  The main fundraiser for the funds which provide for these scholarships is the annual golf outing.…

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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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Mark Looy, Co-Founder, Vice President of Outreach/Chief Communications Officer for Answers in Genesis (AiG), Creation Museum and Ark Encounter joins Rotary Club of Florence on Monday, August 24th

Julie Pile
2020-08-24 Ark Encounter - Mark Looy - Combined

Update – We have just been informed, Ken Ham will be joining us also!   On Monday, August 24th, The Rotary Club of Florence, Kentucky will have the pleasure of hearing from Mark Looy, Co-Founder, Vice President of Outreach/Chief Communications Officer for Answers in Genesis (AiG), Creation Museum and Ark Encounter.  Mark will be giving the club an update on…

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

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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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