Rotary Club of Florence Honors Citizen of the Year – Scott Spicher – Founder of Honor Run Half Marathon

Scott Spicher Citizen of the Year

The Rotary Club of Florence, Kentucky is honored to announce the recipient of the 2020 Citizen of the Year, Scott Spicher. As nominated by Florence Mayor Diane Whalen , “ Scott’s wide-range of leadership and contributions to the citizens of our community make him the perfect candidate for this award. His dedication and compassion to our veterans is to be…

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Rotary Club of Florence Celebrates 75 Years at Monday, November 11th Meeting

75th Anniversary

On Monday, November 11th, the Rotary Club of Florence will celebrating its 75th Anniversary with a special meeting where members will be storytelling of our history.  We will also be highlighting the upcoming March 14th NKY International Festival.  If you have always wondered what Rotary is about, this would be a great meeting to attend! Guests are always welcome.  Location: …

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Last day to support our Quarterly Community Service Partners – Mary Rose Mission and New Day Ranch NKY

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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Support the Florence Freedom and the Rotary Club of Florence at the same time – August 29th

Join the Rotary Club of Florence at the Florence Freedom on Thursday, August 29th as the Freedom take on the Joliet Slammers.  Purchase tickets at bit.ly/ROF2019 and use the promo code Florence.  A portion of the proceeds from that night go back to support numerous charities in the community which the club takes an active involvement in such as GO…

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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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Rotary Club of Florence and Steinford Toy Foundation “Wrapping Up” Northern Kentucky Toy Drive

2017 Mueller Financial Steinford Toy Collection

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…

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We as Rotarians are Thankful

Rotary Thanksgiving Turkey

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…

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Join us Monday, October 15th as we thank employers who support our troops

Please join us as we hear from Rod Bell regarding the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserves program.   Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve is the lead Defense Department program promoting cooperation and understanding between civilian employers and their National Guard and Reserve employees. Established in 1972, ESGR operates within the Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense…

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Rotary 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…

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