Are You Looking For a Way to Get Involved in Your Community? Join the Rotary Club of Florence for our Open House

Are You Looking For a Way to Get Involved in Your Community? Join the Rotary Club of Florence for our Open House Written By:  Tim Herrmann, Rotary Club of Florence Join the Rotary Club of Florence, serving all of Boone County (@FlorenceRotary), on Monday, April 29, 2024, at noon for the club’s annual Open House. We would like to extend…

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Rotary Club of Florence Welcomes New Members

Rotary Club of Florence Welcomes New Members Written By:  Tim Herrmann, Rotary Club of Florence Rotary Club of Florence received a new infusion to its membership on January 8, 2024, with the induction of seven new members. The members in attendance pledged to uphold the ideals and duties of Rotary, most notably “Service Above Self,” and received their Rotary pins,…

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Rotary Club of Florence Inducts 78th Club President Julie Pile…District 6740 District Governor Visits

2023-07-10 Passing of the Gavel

Rotary Club of Florence Inducts 78th Club President Julie Pile District 6740 District Governor Visits Written By:  Neville Buchanan, Club Newsletter Editor   The Rotary Club of Florence (@FlorenceRotary) will be celebrating a significant milestone in the club’s history.  On Monday, July 10, 2023 at noon, the club will be hosting the Passing of the Gavel ceremony, a cherished tradition…

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Sad news to share….passing of Etienne Badillo

Passing of Etienne Badillo

We have learned that our dear friend and member Etienne Badillo passed away last night.  Please join us in sending hugs and prayers to Rosie and family.  We will share details as soon as we learn of them.   #FloRo #Rotary #ServiceAboveSelf #PeopleofAction #ServetoChangeLives #Condolences 

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We have some sad news to share

Mike Lynch

We are sorry to announce one of our members has passed away, Mike Lynch.  Mike had been a longstanding member of our club for 16 years.   Our condolences go out to Mike’s family and friends.  He will be truly missed. Michael A. Lynch   #FloRo #ServiceAboveSelf #PeopleofAction #RotaryOpensOpportunities #MikeLynch #Condolences

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Sharing some sad news…Dr. Poore, one of our beloved members passes away

Dr Floyd Poore

We are very sad to share that Dr. Floyd Poore, a member of our club, has passed away.  Please keep his family and friends in your prayers. Floyd G. Poore, 83, long-time family practice physician in Northern Kentucky and former Secretary of Transportation, passed away peacefully on January 26 at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood. Floyd Poore Poore was a…

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Mourn the passing of a Past President and District Governor

Jerry Hodges

Our sincere condolences goes out to fellow Rotarian Joy Hodges and family as we all mourn the loss of fellow Rotarian Jerry Hodges.  Jerry served as a past president of both the Newport and Florence Clubs and also a District 6740 Governor.   He will be deeply missed.   Donations may be made in his memory to the Rotary Foundation or Alzheimer’s…

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Rotary Club of Florence will hear from Frank Schneider, CEO of Gateway Rehabilitation Hospital on Monday, April 1st

Please join The Rotary Club of Florence, Kentucky (serving all of Boone County) on Monday, April 1st at noon as we hear from Frank Schneider, CEO of Gateway Rehabilitation Hospital in Florence, Kentucky on the future of healthcare.  For the last 3 ½ years, Frank and the Gateway Team have worked with the catastrophically injured and catastrophically ill patient populations…

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Club Assembly-New Member Pinning Day – March 11th

Today we take a break from our regular programming to work in our teams, officially welcome new members and get up to speed on projects going on in the club. Guests are always welcome. Location:  Hilton Airport, 7373 Turfway Road, Florence, Kentucky 11:45 am – Buffet Opens ($14 Buffet, Coffee, Tea and Dessert) 12:15 pm – President Jim Ferguson, Presiding…

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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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