Rotary District 6740 Governor to visit Rotary Club of Florence on Monday, August 3rd

James Glass - Rotary District 6740 Governor

On Monday, August 3, 2020 , the Rotary Club of Florence is honored to host Rotary District 6740 Governor James Glass. James Glass has been a Rotarian since 2002 and is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow. Past club leadership includes Club President (2009-2010). He has served and chaired several club committees and served as a member of the board for…

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Rotary Club of Florence continues long standing tradition in the Passing of the Gavel Ceremony

2019 Passing of the Gavel

On Monday, June 29, 2020 , the Rotary Club of Florence will continue a long standing tradition in the club’s history in the Passing of the Gavel ceremony.  Peter Weickgenannt will become the club’s 75th President replacing outgoing President Frank Schneider. Each former president passes the gavel to the one who fallowed until it reaches the new president.  “The passing…

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

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…

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Rotary Club of Florence Celebrates History with Passing of the Gavel Ceremony on June 24th

2018-07-16 Passing the Gavel ceremony representing 73 years of the Rotary Club of Florence, Kentucky serving all of Boone County, Kentucky

The Rotary Club of Florence will continuing their long standing tradition of the passing of the gavel from the current year president to the new president at their meeting on Monday, June 24th starting at noon.  The ceremony will be at the Hilton Airport in Florence. Incoming President Frank Schneider will be taking the lead for the club for the…

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RCOFKy hears from Tony Aloise who believes “people should live, work and serve to their purpose, passion and potential”

Please join The Rotary Club of Florence, Kentucky on Monday, March 4th at noon as we hear from Tony Aloise of Life Solutions Network.  Tony completed a 35-year career in supply chain management at Procter & Gamble in  2011.  Since then he has dedicated his retirement to serving people in need through life skills and mentoring solutions.  He believes that…

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Senior Exit Interview Time – Give Feedback to Our local High Schoolers

Class of 2019

Two local high schools have asked the Rotary Club of Florence to once again participate in Senior Exit Interviews.  This is a great way to give back to our students as they begin the next phase of their lives by participating in either an interview panel or giving feedback on a presentation.  Other business and community members are welcome to participate.…

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Rotary Clubs Come to Rescue in Gatlinburg Fire

Jerry Wear

Rotary Clubs Come to Rescue in Gatlinburg Fire Written By:  Patrick Moynahan Florence, Kentucky – December 3, 2018 – In the wake of devastating natural disasters, someone has to do something immediately, says Pigeon Forge (Tenn.) Rotarian Jerry Wear. That someone were the five Rotary clubs in Sevier County following the Chimney Tops 2 Fire that killed 14 people, injured…

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Ramp up your Rotary involvement with on-line courses

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Did you know that Rotary International has a number of on-line courses?  Topics range from grants to service projects to foundations to membership. An easy and convenient way to learn more about Rotary.  Plus, if you missed a meeting,  your on-line learning experience counts as a make-up. Visit learn.rotary.org to attend a course. #LearnatYourConvenience #Rotary #FloRo #Convenient #LifeLongLearner

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Jim Ferguson installed as new President of Rotary Club of Florence, Kentucky

2018-07-10 Jim Ferguson swearing in by Dennis McEvoy

Jim Ferguson is the new president of the Rotary Club of Florence. Ferguson is the 73rd president of the local service leadership organization, which was founded in 1945. He was installed at a luncheon ceremony on July 9 at the Hilton Cincinnati Airport.   The “passing of the gavel” ritual highlighted the ceremony. Each former president passes the gavel to…

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