FLORENCE – A group of Northern Kentucky teenagers found inspiration for helping needy youngsters in the community during a project 1,700 miles away from home. The Interact Club of Northern Kentucky spent five days in the Dominican Republic at an orphanage, painting houses and distributing clothing to the needy. “It inspired me to think about how we could support pre-school children…
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Behringer Crawford Museum
At the Florence Rotary Meeting held Monday, July 21 at the Hilton of Florence, BCM’s Education Director Regina Siegrist shared the story of the Museum in Covington’s Devou Park and what’s next in its future. From the ridiculous – the infamous two-headed calf, to the sublime – the 1892 Kentucky streetcar and significant local artist collections, or the innovative freshART…
Read MoreRotary Spring Concert set for May 12th
Florence Rotarian’s will host their annual Spring Concert, Monday, May 12, 2014 at First Church in Burlington, KY. Gary Stewart will emcee the event featuring outstanding talent including, Evan Dallas, David Waits, Joetta Schmitt, Gary Griesser, Ray Cummins, Felicity Spicer, Becca Sparks, Michaela Kamer, Victoria Felts, Sara Mori, By Faith, Jonathan Jones, the Mission Quartet, the Trio Stage Singers, the…
Read MoreSittason Introduces ‘Rooms That Rock’ to Rotarians
The Florence Rotary club recently hosted Becky Sittason, Director of Development at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. After providing a brief overview of their work at UC Health to diagnose, treat and prevent cancer, she introduced an exciting new building renovation project called Rooms That Rock 4 Chemo. Sittason provided insightful statistics from the American Cancer Society. She said, “The…
Read MoreBrighton Center Sheds Light on Boone Homeless
Couch Surfing. Precariously housed. Safe Place. These terms may not mean anything to the average citizen, but for those who must live wherever they can find a space, securing basic housing and food are extremely important. There’s a perception in Boone County that homelessness and poverty don’t exist in our community. But that’s not true, according to Connie Freking and…
Read MoreMaster Provisions Visits Rotary
Roger Babik believes the best way to respond to a gift is to give something to someone else. His response to a gift of healing has evolved into a charitable ministry called Master Provisions that distributes 160,000 pounds of food to non-profits each week. “Master Provisions is all about what we can do to help other people,” Babik said. “The…
Read MoreJohn Salyers Reports on Shoes for Orphan Souls
Shoes, shoes, who needs a pair of shoes? Well, you’d be surprised! Children all over the world, and in our own back yard, need shoes to be able to go to school. At a recent Florence Rotary Club meeting, John Salyers spoke about SHOES FOR ORPHAN SOULS® , the largest humanitarian aid project of Buckner International, a global Christian ministry…
Read MoreLatest on Shoes For Orphan Souls
John Salyers: This is a Shoes For Orphan Souls update. As of the end of the day on Monday 8.19.13, we have raised $5100.00 for the SFOS project. The amount raised has come from 53 members and 58 non members. Many of you have been very generous in your giving and have reached into your sphere of influence and raised…
Read MoreCitizen Of The Year 2013
The Florence Rotary Club will be presenting the Citizen Of The Year award on Monday, July 29, 2013. We hope you will participate by submitting the nomination of a local citizen who meets or exceeds our criteria. A monetary award of $1,000 will be given to the charity of the finalist’s choice. Print Citizen of the Year ‘Criteria & Nomination’…
Read MoreFlorence Rotary Club Announces Boone County Teacher of the Year Awards
Would you like to thank a teacher who encouraged you during school? Would you like to recognize a teacher who impacted the education of your child? Would you like to publicly honor a teacher who inspires and motivates others? Here’s your opportunity! The Florence Rotary Club is currently seeking nominations for 2013 Boone County Teacher of the Year awards. …
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