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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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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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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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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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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On Monday, May 18th , the Rotary Club of Florence be updated on the COVID19 Pandemic and Kentucky Legislative issues by Chair of Health and Family Services State Representative Kim Moser. Guests are always welcome. Location: Zoom, also live streamed to the club’s Facebook page. When: Monday, May 11th 11:45 am – Brown Bag Buffet Snaking Starts ($0) 12:00 pm…
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On Monday, May 11th , the Rotary Club of Florence will have the pleasure of hearing from Bridget Striker, Local History Coordinator of the Boone County Public Library. Ms. Striker will be talking about the library’s initiative: African Americans of Boone County: Restoring History. The purpose of the African Americans of Boone County initiative is to give African Americans…
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On Monday, March 2nd , the Rotary Club of Florence will be learning about the Boone County Conversation District with Susan Brown. Susan Brown was born and raised in Northern Kentucky. She received a B.S. in Environmental Science from Morehead State University and a MEd. in Environmental Education from Western Washington University. She has over a decade of experience creating…
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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…
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On Monday, January 13th , the Rotary Club of Florence will be learning about the important work of the Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence from Executive Director Brigitte Blom-Ramsey. The Prichard Committee started in 1983 encompasses many initiatives to move education forward in Kentucky from educating and advocating policy makers, to empowering parents to become leaders through the Commonwealth Institute…
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