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Dr. Hasan Faruq, Chair and Professor of Economics at Xavier University joins Rotary Club of Florence on Monday, July 19th

Julie Pile
2021-07-19 Hasan Faruq - Xavier University

On Monday, July 19, 2021 , the Rotary Club of Florence (@FlorenceRotary) will hear from Dr. Hasan Faruq, Department Chair and Professor of Economics at Xavier University (@XavierU).  A special Paul Harris Fellowship presentation will be following his talk. Born and raised in Bangladesh, Hasan Faruq attended Bard College, a small liberal arts college in New York, where he received…

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Rotary Club of Florence accepting nominations for Citizen of the Year, due July 19th

Julie Pile
Rotary Club of Florence Kentucky Logo

Rotary Club of Florence seeks Citizen of the Year Nominations Nominations due by July 19, 2021 The Rotary Club of Florence is seeking nominations for the 2021 Citizen of the Year Award.  A candidate for Citizen of the Year should be a person or couple who has a heart to serve others. This typically is not someone who is constantly…

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Rotary Club of Florence to host Boone County School ARP-ESSER Community Conversation

Julie Pile
2021-07-12 ARP-ESSER Conversations

On Monday, July 12, 2021 , the Rotary Club of Florence is pleased to host Boone County Schools and the community in having “meaningful conversations” regarding the use of the district’s ARP-ESSER funds.  The meeting will take place at the Ignite Institute, 37 Atlantic Blvd, Erlanger starting at 11:45 am and concluding at 1 pm. The United States Department of…

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Passing of the Gavel Ceremony – Duane Froelicher to be sworn in as 2021-2022 Rotary Club of Florence President

Julie Pile

On Monday, June 28, 2021 , the Rotary Club of Florence will continue a long standing tradition in the club’s history in the Passing of the Gavel ceremony.  Duane Froelicher will become the club’s 76th President replacing outgoing President Peter Weickgenannat. Each former president passes the gavel to the one who fallowed until it reaches the new president.  “The passing…

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Education Recovering from COVID – Time for a Big Bold Future – Brigitte Blom-Ramsey of Prichard Committee to speak to Rotary Club of Florence

Julie Pile
2021-06-21 Prichard Committee - Brigitte Blom-Ramsey PR

The Rotary Club of Florence (@FlorenceRotary) will be joined by President and CEO of The Prichard Committee for Academic Excellence (@prichardcom) Brigitte Blom-Ramsey @Brigitte_Blom).  Brigitte will be talking about education recovering from COVID and the importance businesses and the community plays in our schools and children’s lives.  Before joining the Prichard Committee, Brigitte was director of public policy for United…

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International Justice Mission: Advocating for Victims of Human Trafficking with Jordan Dallas

Julie Pile
2021-06-06 Human Trafficking - Jordan Turner

Join the Rotary Club of Florence, serving all of Boone County (@FlorenceRotary), on Monday, June 7, 2021, at noon as Jordan Turner of Dallas & Turner Law shares about International Justice Mission (@ijm): Advocating for Victims of Human Trafficking.    Jordan is a Boone County native who received her B.A. in Speech Communication from Northern Kentucky University summa cum laude and her…

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Rotary Club of Florence Continues Tradition of Honoring Law Enforcement during Police Week

Julie Pile
2021-05-17 First Responders

Rotary Club of Florence Continues Tradition  of Honoring Law Enforcement during Police Week Written By:  Julia Pile, Stinger Media, LLC Florence, Kentucky – May 17, 2021 – Five years ago, the Rotary Club of Florence, Kentucky (@florencerotary) started a tradition of honoring local police officers during Police Week which falls during the week of May 15th.  The club delivered boxed…

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Rotary Club of Florence Kentucky Celebrate 2021 Teachers of the Year

Julie Pile

Rotary Club of Florence Kentucky Celebrate 2021 Teachers of the Year BY: Autumn Ray, Ignite Intern for Stinger Media Florence, Kentucky – April 26, 2021 – The Rotary Club of Florence held their annual celebration recognizing four teachers as Teachers of the Year on Monday, April 26, 2021 at the Ignite Institute. The Club recognized all teachers across the county who have adjusted…

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Mike Franxman Shares What I.T. Supply Solutions – Helping the Community and Our Earth at the Same Time

Julie Pile

Mike Franxman Shares What I.T. Supply Solutions – Helping the Community and Our Earth at the Same Time BY: Autumn Ray, Ignite Intern for Stinger Media   Florence, Kentucky – March 22, 2021 – The Rotary Club of Florence held a meeting on Monday, March 22, 2021, with Mike Franxman from I.T Supply Solutions (ITSS) presenting about the services they…

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