Rotary moved swiftly to
provide temporary shelters for quake
victims.
Each container box includes a tent
that houses 10 people as
well as a stove, blankets,
and other essential items.
Haiti Relief Update
Rotary
SHELTERBOX
Thus far we have collected
donations of
$3,795 for the ShelterBox
program and Haiti relief.
Again, a great job Florence
Rotary, with a very special
thank you to Barbara Keeling
and her associates at JC
Penney's who have pledged
$500 to this effort. Great
job Barb in sharing the
Rotary spirit with your
co-workers!
Learn
more about the Rotary
ShelterBox program here.
John Carnes of Smith-Barney promotes advantages to converting your IRA's, and certain 401k's to "Roth" IRA's.
John Carnes from The
Fedor Group at Morgan
Stanley Smith Barney.
Learn more about fortifying your financial future with The Fedor Group. Contact John today for an appointment at 513-762-5221 or john.w.carnes@smithbarney.com
Team Five announces '2010 Women's Crisis Center Project' -- Please bring your used/discarded cells phones to the Monday, Jan. 25th & Feb 1st meetings. Also, grab any depleted Ink Jet Cartridges, Digital Camera's, PDA's, and I-Pods
Team Two announces '2010 Teacher of the Year Award' -- to be awarded in Spring 2010 to a Boone County teacher from a public or private school.
Criteria & Application - click here
Additional information or questions please contact Gary Wilmhoff at 859-620-3205.
Jack Rudnick Jr., Ed.D. Educates Rotarians on Elder Abuse - Jack provided an array of statistics on the problem of elder abuse in out society.
Jack Rudnick
For any questions about Elder Abuse or to report a claim, contact: Pam Pangburn, Ombudsman. 859-292-7962
Cooper's Bob Elliott trumpets Music and Band involvement - Bob Elliott gave Rotarians an enlightening illustration Monday, on the positive role music provides in overall education. Studies have concluded that when children engage in learning music, whether playing an instrument or vocals, their cognitive abilities are enhanced in other areas of learning.
Bob Elliott of Cooper High
School.
Elliot also commented that music programs are under funded in our public schools.
Dan Bisig provided
testimony about the positive
affect music plays in his
children's' lives.
Team 3 teams with LifeLine to build storehouse - Headed by Jack Lundy, Team 3 filled LifeLine's 'Squad for God' with food in preparation for holidays.
Steve Cummins of LifeLine
Club members volunteer to honor our military at 2009 City of Florence Veteran's Day Program - click here for photo gallery
Barbara Keeling pins
proud veteran during Armed
Forces Medley.
District Governor Dennis
McEvoy and Mayor Diane
Whalen honor veterans during
annual event at Florence
Government Center.
Big check presented to Ed Colina Foundation
Chris Goodard is
presented check from Jerry
Hodges, Billy Santos, and
Greg Palmer.
Crystal Hurtle awarded scholarship for winning essay
Essay winner Crystal
Hurtle receives $500
scholarship from Jack Lundy.
Gary Stewart provided
compelling stories and
personal testimony about
giving to Rotary causes.
Meeting at Boone County Sheriff's Complex an excellent experience - Rotarians were given a friendly welcome from officers and staff at the Boone County Sheriff's office Monday.
The regular weekly meeting included an informative presentation about Kentucky's fourth largest law enforcement agency, an excellent lunch, and an educational walking tour.
Florence Rotarians gather
for a special meeting at Boone
County Sheriff's Complex in
Burlington.
President John Salyers
welcomed Rotarians and
guests and warned that
'there's a special place
reserved for a couple
members' who take the guided
tour of facility.
Col. Les Hill welcomed
guests and introduced Josh
Quinn.
Deputy for Research and
Development, Josh Quinn,
lays down the facts during
brief presentation about the
Sheriff's Department.
Chris Goodard from
Immaculate Heart of Mary
extended 'thank you' on
behalf of Ed Colina Monday.
Ed will return from Kenya in
December.
Dr. Swanson! Thank you for your enthusiastic commitment to your friends here in Florence. You will be missed!
Dr. Ron Swanson bids
farewell to Florence
Rotarians with announcement
of relocating to Ohio.
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