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…
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Rotarian’s Welcome Irish Heritage Center
FLORENCE – Maureen Kennedy and Kent Covey are “awakening the Irish” in Greater Cincinnati. They founded the Irish Heritage Center (IHC) of Greater Cincinnati eight years ago. They are transforming a late 19th century school building on the east side of the Queen City into a museum, theater, library, tea room, pub and music and arts venue. The center currently…
Read More5 Questions with Pamela Goetting
If you find your passion, something you love, says new Florence Rotary president, you can become ‘an amazing volunteer’ Sarah Brookbank: BURLINGTON – This community-driven businesswoman wanted to be an English teacher when she graduated from college. Now she’s senior vice president of Heritage Bank in Burlington and president of the Florence Rotary Club. Pamela Goetting took office as president…
Read MorePam Goetting Takes Over as New President of Florence Rotary
FLORENCE – Pamela Goetting, the new president of Florence Rotary Club, views a membership drive as an opportunity to expand community service. The larger the membership, the more projects the club can undertake. “The greatest thing about this club is its people,” Goetting said. “Our people are passionate about community projects.” A lifelong resident of Boone County, Goetting is senior…
Read MorePaul Harris Fellows Recipients for 2015
The first Rotary Club was founded in 1905 by Paul P. Harris, an attorney in Chicago, as a service organization where professionals could exchange ideas and form lifelong friendships. The Paul Harris Fellow recognition, established in 1957, acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, in the amount of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary…
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 MoreRotary Presents Boone County Teacher of the Year
On March 26, the Florence Rotary Club recognized the 2012 Boone County Teachers of the Year at a luncheon in their honor. Each year, the Club asks the community to nominate outstanding educators in the public, private and parochial sectors. The applications are reviewed by a panel of judges, and awards are determined based on the nominee’s exemplary service in…
Read MoreTri-State ATA Martial Arts Academy Takes On New Challenges
Dr. Marge Templeton of Tri-State ATA Martial Arts Academy recently spoke to the Florence Rotary Club. Dr. Templeton, a longtime educator in the Southgate and Ft. Thomas School Districts, began a new career in 1986 when she founded the Tri-State Academy. Master Templeton is a 6th degree black belt certified instructor and has been active in martial arts since 1974.…
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