Ockerman Middle School Needs Community Members to Interview “This I Believe”

From Ms. Wilder (lindsey.wilder@boone.kyschools.us) at Ockerman Middle School Our 8th grade students will be drafting their own “This I Believe” essay in which they reflect on a key belief they hold and describe key life experiences and relationships that have led them to develop this belief.   In this project, we invest a lot of time in brainstorming to help students…

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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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Small Stacks for a Tall Cause – Flapjack Fundraiser for Interactors

Please support our Interactors as they start raising funds for their 2019 service trip to the Dominican Republic.  They will be serving breakfast this Saturday, September 22 from 8am to 10am at Applebees on Turfway Road.   As Rotarians we lead by example.  These youth believe in “Service Above Self” and look forward to meeting the other members of their Rotary…

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Flash Board/Card Game & Play-Doh Sale at Kroger Mall Rd on Sunday, September 16th ONLY

When shopping at Kroger on Mall Road, I stumbled upon this sign.  They are having a Flash Sale only on Sunday, September 16, 2018 50% off of Board/Card Games & Play-Doh.  Displays will be at the entrance & aisles 49 & 52.  Great time to pick up some deals for Rob’s Kids and Steinford Toy Foundation.  Our toy drive will…

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October 1st Meeting – Change of Location – Please Complete Survey

As you may have heard, we are moving our meeting on October 1st to the main library branch located in Burlington.  Please take some time to answer these two questions to help us plan for the event.  Please click here to answer the questions in this survey! October 1st Meeting Survey   #FloRo #ServiceAboveSelf #PeopleofAction #ChangeofLocation

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Missed a meeting? Options and submit by the 10th of month

We all have busy lives and sometimes we just can’t make it to the weekly Monday lunch meeting.  That is ok!  There are plenty of ways you can make-up your meeting attendance.  Just make sure to enter it on-line or email Carrie Herrman by the 10th of the month so it can be counted.    Watch the video replay of meetings…

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Rotary Club of Florence, Kentucky Citizen of the Year – Jackie “Mom” Kaye

” order_by=”pid” order_direction=”ASC” returns=”included” maximum_entity_count=”500″]   Written By:  Patrick Moynahan Florence, Kentucky – August 13, 2018 – Gary Griesser wondered who the woman slowing down a long line at the U.S. Post Office in Burlington with a load of packages was. “That’s Mom Kaye,” one of the postal workers…

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Boone County Schools Aims to Reach All High School Students Through the Drug Fee Clubs of America Program

Boone County Schools Executive Director of Student Services, Kathy Reutman

Boone County Schools hopes to enroll every high school student in the district this fall in a voluntary drug testing program with rewards for just saying “No.”  The district will launch Drug Free Clubs of America in all its schools this fall. The voluntary program is the latest iteration of efforts to discourage students from using drugs.  “Drug Free Clubs…

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We had a great time at the Boone County Fair!

Thank you to all the volunteers who helped us take admissions at the Boone County Fair Friday night.  We received a great response to the car litter bags which we handed out.  Thank you to Rotarians Dave Wolfer for coordinating the bag purchase and Ed Massey for your sponsorship of the bags. #ServiceAboveSelf #FloRo #PeopleofAction

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