Today is the last day to make a donation at our monthly meeting for our 2nd Quarter Community Service Partners. Donations are running behind. We need up to a total of $500 to be matched by the Rotary Club of Florence Foundation and equally split between both organizations. We are supporting New Day Ranch and Mary Rose Mission. If you’d…
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BCPL Serve & Socialize Fair Gift Card Drawing Winner
Congratulations to Jessica Mastronardo! She stopped by the Rotary Club of Florence, Kentucky’s table at the Boone County Public Library’s Serve and Socialize Fair and won a $25 Amazon Gift Card. If you shop on Amazon, please consider supporting the Rotary Club of Florence, Kentucky by shopping through our Amazon Smile link: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/27-1752838 If you would like to double your support…
Read MoreVisit us at the Boone County Public Library Serve & Socialize Fair
The Rotary Club of Florence, Kentucky – serving all of Boone County is excited to be participating in the Boone County Public Library Service & Socialize Fair on Tuesday 2/11 10 am – 12 pm. Please stop by our table, learn about Rotary, enjoy a cookie and enter for a $25 Amazon Gift Card drawing! https://www.facebook.com/events/2207282922855703 #FloRo #ServiceAboveSelf…
Read MoreRotary Club of Florence and Steinford Toy Foundation “Wrapping Up” Northern Kentucky Toy Drive
The Rotary Club of Florence and Steinford Toy Foundation will be “Wrapping Up” a successful toy drive for the 2018 Holiday Season ending on Monday, December 10th Donations of unwrapped new or gently used toys are being received at the locations listed below. Donations will be accepted through the weekend and up until noon on Monday, December 10th at the…
Read MoreWe as Rotarians are Thankful
Happy Thanksgiving to all! As many of us sit down to enjoy a turkey dinner with friends and family, we as Rotarians should take a few moments to reflect. Thanksgiving gives us an opportunity to celebrate with friends and family over a meal, while there are lonely people without a roof over their head and a hot meal on their…
Read MoreRotary Club of Florence, Kentucky Teams Up with All Boone County High Schools to Tackle Food Insecurity at Friday, October 12th Football Games
The Rotary Club of Florence, Kentucky which serves all of Boone County is teaming up with the four high schools of Boone County to tackle food insecurity at the Friday night, October 12th football games. Rotarians will be collecting donations at the Boone County High School at Cooper High School game and likewise at the Ryle High School at Conner…
Read MoreFlash Board/Card Game & Play-Doh Sale at Kroger Mall Rd on Sunday, September 16th ONLY
When shopping at Kroger on Mall Road, I stumbled upon this sign. They are having a Flash Sale only on Sunday, September 16, 2018 50% off of Board/Card Games & Play-Doh. Displays will be at the entrance & aisles 49 & 52. Great time to pick up some deals for Rob’s Kids and Steinford Toy Foundation. Our toy drive will…
Read MoreJo Martin – 2017 Greater Cincinnati Foundation Women of the Year
FLORENCE – Jo Martin’s first impulse was to cry when the laser equipment critical to her non-profit tattoo removal business broke down. Instead, she prayed. “In less than an hour, I got a call from a man who donated a machine,” Martin said. “Then I cried,” she added, triggering laughter among the audience at a recent meeting of the Florence…
Read MoreAthletic Director Bothof Reviews NKU’s Climb to Division 1
Northern Kentucky University, a significant community asset since 1976, recently completed the move to Division 1 membership and acceptance into the Horizon League. The move more closely aligns NKU with other regional institutions that value athletics and academics. “This allows us to recruit not just athletes, but all students to an outstanding regional university like Northern,” said Ken Bothof, Athletic…
Read MoreBunning Center Addresses Grief and Anger
FLORENCE – Place matters. That’s the assessment of Dr. James Ellis, a professional counselor, chaplain and the bereavement care coordinator at St. Elizabeth Healthcare. That’s why he began lobbying for a separate place at St. Elizabeth’s facilities in Edgewood for grief support as far back as 2009, Ellis said at a luncheon meeting of the Florence Rotary Club on August…
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