Mark Looy, Co-Founder, Vice President of Outreach/Chief Communications Officer for Answers in Genesis (AiG), Creation Museum and Ark Encounter joins Rotary Club of Florence on Monday, August 24th

2020-08-24 Ark Encounter - Mark Looy - Combined

Update – We have just been informed, Ken Ham will be joining us also!   On Monday, August 24th, The Rotary Club of Florence, Kentucky will have the pleasure of hearing from Mark Looy, Co-Founder, Vice President of Outreach/Chief Communications Officer for Answers in Genesis (AiG), Creation Museum and Ark Encounter.  Mark will be giving the club an update on…

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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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Doing Business in the Soviet Union, A Historical Perspective will be the topic at the Rotary Club of Florence’s meeting on Monday, August 10th

Don Volland - Soviet Union Flag Combined

On Monday, August 10th, 2020 , the Rotary Club of Florence hear from one of their own members.  Don Volland (@VollandDon) will be talking about Doing Business in the Soviet Union, A Historical Perspective.   Due to previous technical difficulties, we had to reschedule Don for this week. Between 1991-1994 Don spent 9 months working in Russia. The first 3 months…

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Rotary District 6740 Governor to visit Rotary Club of Florence on Monday, August 3rd

James Glass - Rotary District 6740 Governor

On Monday, August 3, 2020 , the Rotary Club of Florence is honored to host Rotary District 6740 Governor James Glass. James Glass has been a Rotarian since 2002 and is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow. Past club leadership includes Club President (2009-2010). He has served and chaired several club committees and served as a member of the board for…

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Karen Zengel of St Vincent de Paul, Council of Kentucky joins Rotary Club of Florence on Monday, July 27th

Karen Zengel - St Vincent de Paul

On Monday, July 27, 2020 , the Rotary Club of Florence will be joined by Karen Zengel the Executive Director of The Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Council of Kentucky with her presentation titled “Neighbors You Can Count On.” Karen leads our local St. Vincent de Paul Society, a non-profit focused on sharing hope with our neighbors who are…

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Rotary Club of Florence announces 2020 Scholarship Recipients

2020 Scholarship Recipients All

On Monday, July 20, 2020 , the Rotary Club of Florence has to pleasure of presenting their seven 2020 High School Scholarship recipients.  This will be club’s 21st year in awarding these scholarships.  It is the club’s longest running program.  Dr. Herbert Booth suggested the club should honor students and assist them in pursuing education at a higher level.  Shawn…

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Rotary Club of Florence has the pleasure of hearing from Nancy Grayson, President, Horizon Funds on Monday, July 13th

Nancy Grayson - Horizon Fund Combined Photo

On Monday, July 13, 2020 , the Rotary Club of Florence will have the pleasure of hearing from Nancy Grayson, President of the Horizon Funds.  Mrs. Grayson will be talking about “Making a difference for the common good of NKY.” As President, Nancy is responsible for implementing the vision and strategic direction of Horizon Community Funds as set by the…

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Rotary Club of Florence continues long standing tradition in the Passing of the Gavel Ceremony

2019 Passing of the Gavel

On Monday, June 29, 2020 , the Rotary Club of Florence will continue a long standing tradition in the club’s history in the Passing of the Gavel ceremony.  Peter Weickgenannt will become the club’s 75th President replacing outgoing President Frank Schneider. Each former president passes the gavel to the one who fallowed until it reaches the new president.  “The passing…

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