On Monday June 1, 2015, Robin and Stella Mountain shared their story with the Florence Rotary Club. They are the owners of Ntaba African Safaris, which specializes in providing participants with a complete Southern and East African (10 African countries) adventure, including first class wildlife safaris, incredible cultural experiences and luxurious accommodations. They cater to independent travelers and private groups,…
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Maestro White Entertains and Informs Florence Rotarians
William C. White is in his third year as Assistant Conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony. He is also the Conductor of the Cincinnati Symphony Youth Orchestra and the Music Director and Conductor of Seven Hills Sinfonietta. In addition to conducting Mr. White is also a composer and the creator of a series of informational videos called “Ask a Maestro” (http://www.willcwhite.com/tag/ask-a-maestro/).…
Read MoreDustin DiChiara Shares the Florence Chick-fil-A Story
Servant Leadership personifies Dustin DiChiara, owner and operator of the Chick-fil-A restaurant on Houston Road in Florence. DiChiara recently spoke to the Florence Rotary Club about his goals and management style as a leader. DiChiara started with Chick-fil-A as a crew member in 1997, and became an owner operator in 2005. He came to Florence in 2009 with two goals: …
Read More2015 Pastor Appreciation Day
Roger Babik left Cincinnati Bell after a 17 year career to become a full time pastor. He launched Master Provisions in 1994 as a Christian organization that connects resources like food and clothing to people in need locally, regionally and globally in cooperation with strategic mission partners. Master Provisions also places orphans into Christian homes internationally through monthly sponsors. Babik…
Read MoreScholarship Information Opportunity
The Interact Club of Boone County is inviting all students who are interested in learning more about applying for scholarships to attend its 7PM February 24th meeting at Scheben library. According to Dan Bisig from College & Beyond, the evening’s presenter, there are too many scholarships that are never awarded because the potential recipients are not aware of them. Mr.…
Read MoreBurlington is Home to One of the Nations Top B&B’s
Nancy Swartzel, owner of Willis Graves Bed and Breakfast Inn in Burlington, recently addressed the Florence Rotary Club. The club meets almost every Monday at noon at the Hilton in Florence. The Willis Graves Bed and Breakfast Inn was listed as one of the Top Ten Bed and Breakfasts in 2013 by bedandbreakfast.com (http://www.bedandbreakfast.com/travelers/awards/2013/2013-top-10-us). Here a video of the accommodations…
Read MoreAttention Inventors!
Do you have an invention but not sure if someone else has already filed a patent for it? The NKY Center for Intellectual Property Awareness Center can help you find out and it’s free! Mr. John Schlipp, Intellectual Property Librarian and Associate Professor of Library Science works in an unknown resource in Northern KY which be found at the NKU…
Read MoreCincinnati Reds AGM Dick Williams Visits Florence Rotary
FLORENCE – Market size is not the only factor in Cincinnati Reds CEO Bob Castellini’s baseball decisions. There’s a fan factor, too, says Assistant General Manager Dick Williams. “Bob wants so badly to make everyone proud of the Reds,” Williams said. “That’s why he’s made some of the decisions he has made. “We rank in the middle of the league…
Read MoreNational Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) Visits Rotary
National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, membership-based organization that builds resiliency in communities nationwide. It serves as the forum where organizations share knowledge and resources throughout the disaster cycle — preparation, response, recovery and mitigation — to help disaster survivors and their communities. The organization was founded in 1970 in response to the challenges experienced…
Read MoreNorthern Kentucky University is No Longer a Hidden Gem
NKU President Geoffrey Mearns has traveled across the great Commonwealth determined to help the residents discover one of the great hidden gems in Northern Kentucky. His goal is for the university to not be a “hidden” gem anymore. President Mearns shared many items of “good news” about NKU. NKU has over 15,000 students with 85% being of the undergraduate level. …
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