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Harry Needs Help!

Lynne Cole has pulled out the Big Guns by appointing Harry Chesnut as the 'poster-guy' for HONK (Housing Opportunities for Northern Kentucky).

Harry and his crew
The all around handy man Harry has the know-how and leadership skills to make light work of any kind of project.

Please jump in and join Harry's Team on August 28th. Contact Lynne at (859) 282-2820 or lcole@bankofky.com

Rotary Club Outing

August 27^{th
at Florence Freedom, $22 per
person, food and drink
included. Contact David
Wolfer at 859-324-2810 or
wolferpromo@fuse.netor Lynne
Cole at 859-282-2820 or

lcole@bankofky.com}

^{World
Equestrian Games}

Please go to www.rotary-weg.org and sign up to help out for a shift at the WEG (World Equestrian Games). The club has targeted Monday, Oct.4th as the Florence Club WEG day and working a shift will count as attending our regular meeting. The regular meeting for Oct. 4th will not be held. The dress for working at the WEG is kaki slacks, white shirt and closed toe shoes. Any questions please contact Beth Long at 586-7100 or elizabeth.long@hunnington.com

Our club really likes to sing however we are looking for that pleasant voice of one of our members to lead us in song. If that person is you please contact President Greg Palmer.

Cincinnati Rotary Club sponsoring Polio Plus with Sunday Afternoon Reds Game - order tickets here

The Cincinnati Rotary Club will be sponsoring a Polio Plus fundraiser at the REDS baseball game on July 18th.

Randy Judd Great American Ballpark

This is a Sunday 1:00PM game and tickets through the Cincinnati Rotary Club are $36.00 (Field Box) with $19.00 from each ticket going to Polio Plus. Reservation deadline is July 9th with a $5.00 late fee after July 1st. For more information contact them at office@cincinnatirotary.org There will be more information on this at the June 14th meeting.

Citizen of the Year Awards to Bud & Dolores Pieper

Dr. Booth Citizen of the Year Award winners, Bud & Dolores Pieper (center and right), generously put their award check into the hands of Stan Bond from St. Vincent DePaul.

4.26.2010 Over 85 Rotarians and guests gathered Monday to honor Bud & Dolores Pieper, a couple dedicated to giving and caring for their community.

Dr. Booth Dr. Herb Booth paying tribute to 'Citizen of the Year recipients, Dolores and Bud Pieper.

Special thanks to Doctor Booth and the Citizen of the Year Committee for their outstanding work in selecting this years recipients. They were deserving and were truly moved by the recognition.

Dr. Booth Shawn Carroll seized the moment to "smell the roses".

BAPTIST LIFE COMMUNITIES SERVICES FOR SENIORS

Dr. Long Rotarian Dr. Long of Baptist Life Communities

The Baptist Life Communities of Northern Kentucky is made up of the Baptist Convalescent Center in Newport, the Baptist Village of Northern Kentucky in Erlanger, and the Baptist Towers in Covington. - continued

Willard Rusk Honored with 'Service Above Self' Award

Teachers of the Year District Governor Dennis McEvoy presents "Service Above Self' pin to Willard Rusk April 12th, 2010.

Monday was a very special day for Willard & Wanda Rusk and many of their family members who were in attendance. Great job Willard!! The other 149 recipients are unknown to us but there can be none more deserving.

Teachers of the Year Wanda Rusk shared 'What Makes Willard Tick' testimony about her husband WIllard, with guests and Florence Rotarians.

Thank you Willard for all your service through the years. You have been a great example for all of us.

Club honors 2010 "Teachers of the Year" - Event photos

Monday's special luncheon honored three Boone County Teachers for their excellence in their work.

Teachers of the Year President John Salyers presents Rotary's 2010 "Teacher of the Year" awards to three Boone County teachers. (L-R) Katie Hiatt, Pamela Zeller, Doug Keeling.

Pamela Zeller for Agricultural Studies at Conner High School, Doug Keeling for Physics, Chemistry, and Soccer Coaching from Gray Middle School and Katie Hiatt, Fourth Grade Teacher from Walton-Verona Elementary.

Steve Main - Walmart Multi-store manager Steve Main of Walmart.

We thank Walmart's Steve Main for his support by sponsoring the awards given to each award winner in the form of a $500 check to the charity or academic program of their choice. Event photos

2010 Fourth Annual Foundation Dinner

April 1, 2010 - click here for details

2010 Kentucky District 6740
Conference
May 14-16, 2010
Hilton Cincinnati Airport
7373 Turfway Road
Florence, KY 41042
859-371-4400

Conference Schedule - click here

Conference Registration - click here

Temporary shelters 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 $4,000 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 $1,000 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 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 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.

Barbara Keeling with proud Vet Bob Elliott of Cooper High School.

Elliot also commented that music programs are under funded in our public schools.

Barbara Keeling with proud Vet 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.

Barbara Keeling with proud Vet 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 with proud Vet Barbara Keeling pins proud veteran during Armed Forces Medley.

McEvoy and Mayor Whalen District Governor Dennis McEvoy and Mayor Diane Whalen honor veterans during annual event at Florence Government Center.

Big check presented to Ed Colina Foundation

Ed Colina Foundation Chris Goodard is presented check from Jerry Hodges, Billy Santos, and Greg Palmer.

Crystal Hurtle awarded scholarship for winning essay

Crystal Hurtle Essay winner Crystal Hurtle receives $500 scholarship from Jack Lundy.

Gary Stewart 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.

Rotarians at Sheriffs office Florence Rotarians gather for a special meeting at Boone County Sheriff's Complex in Burlington.

John 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.

Les Hill Col. Les Hill welcomed guests and introduced Josh Quinn.

Josh Quinn Deputy for Research and Development, Josh Quinn, lays down the facts during brief presentation about the Sheriff's Department.

Chris G 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. Swanson Dr. Ron Swanson bids farewell to Florence Rotarians with announcement of relocating to Ohio.

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A Call to Action - Step by step recruiting for WEG

1. Copy this letter to your desktop.

2. Open your email and prepare outgoing mail.

3. Select two - twenty people that would enjoy a day at the World Equestrian Games in Lexington.

4. Put "Join me at the World Equestrian Games" in the subject line.

5. Write "Dear so-in-so, This could be a great time. Join us on Oct. 4th. Follow instructions in attached letter. Thanks" - then attach letter from your desktop.

6. Hit 'Send'

This is the this letter you're attaching:

Dear Friends,

I am a proud member of Rotary and have been involved in many projects to fulfill needs of others. I want to invite you to take part in a project. The Kentucky World Equestrian Games are coming to Lexington Kentucky September 25 thru October 10^th and Rotary has contracted with the food concessionaire to provide volunteer workers for all the concessions at the Games.

In return, the concessionaire has agreed to share a potion of the income with Rotary, in support of the Polio Plus campaign. Polio Plus has a goal to “Eradicate the Dreaded Disease Polio from the Face of the Globe”, and we are nearly there. Visit the following links to learn more about the Polio Plus campaign: Video links below

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7GdM-rj40k&feature=channel and http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ARG312Tx09o&feature=related

Each Rotarian, like me, is asked to recruit friends and family to work at least one shift at the games. We will be handling food across the counters, stocking food dispensing trays, doing light food preparation and operating cash registers. Additionally, we will be meeting people from all over the globe.

For every shift you work, you will provide for 66 polio inoculations, receive a complimentary general grounds pass to spend another day at the games, and a souvenir hat with a specially designed Rotary WEG (World Equestrian Games) logo.

How:

Go to Website: www.Rotary-weg.org
Register as a volunteer. Your e-mail address becomes your ID when you register
Select your shifts as soon as possible. Shifts are 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Or 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Note: If your schedule changes, you can log-in and change the shift later, but don’t wait too long the other shifts may be full by then.
If your schedule permits, please select more shifts.
The Club name is Florence Rotary and the number is 6740
Please enter my name as the Rotarian.

The Dress code for the day is Khaki bottoms and a solid white top. Closed toed shoes and please no tennis shoes. The parking is designated for Rotarians and volunteers and is only 200 feet away from our registration booth.

Thank you so much for your generosity of time...

Our Scholar Robert Works is 'Off To Mexico'

Robert Works our Ambassador Scholar is on his way to Mexico for his year of study. He dropped John this note: "Well, the time has come for Mexico City.

Robert Works Robert Works

I leave on Wednesday and should arrive at 2:35. I will send pictures along and stories to share with the Florence Club soon. Thanks so much for everything and we will of course keep in touch." Robert

Be assured Robert - we will keep you in our prayers and we look forward to getting first hand updates about your successful adventures.

District Conference 2010 a Solid Success

Three day event kicked off with Governors Dinner. Click here for Photo Gallery

Randy Judd Incoming District Governor Robert Ryan (L) of Lexington takes a moment with present District Governor Dennis McEvoy at Thursday evening's Governor's Dinner at the Florence Airport Hilton.

Randy Judd Joy & Past District Governor Jerry Hodges of Florence.

Randy Judd Past District Governor Jerry Schneider and Mary Lou.

Randy Judd Assistant Governor Catherine Hartman - District Governor Nominee 2012-2013.

Randy Judd Past District Governor John Burkhart and Millie.

Randy Judd Past District Gary Stewart and Geraldine Huff.

Complete Conference Photo Gallery

Friday May 14th Conference Schedule

9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Registration

11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Opening Plenary Session

Color Guard

Prayer & 4-Way Test

Welcome and Introductions

11:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Break

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. District Luncheon

Keynote Speaker: RI Representative – Elias Thomas III

1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Break

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 2nd Plenary Session

Presidents’ Reports

Ambassadorial Scholarship

The Rotary Foundation

Rotaract

Interact

Membership

4:30 p.m. Reds Game

4:30 p.m. Tailgate Party

6:00 p.m. Bus Ride to Game

7:05 p.m. Game Begins

10:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Hospitality Suite

Saturday May 15

8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Registration

7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast on your own

8:30 a.m. – 9:10 a.m. 3rd Plenary Session

9:10 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Break

9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 3rd Plenary Session continued

Presidents’ Reports

Group Study Exchange GSE

RYLA

Presidents’ Reports

Youth Exchange YE

12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. District Luncheon

Keynote Speaker:

DG Dennis McEvoy

1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. 4th Plenary Session

RI Representative

DGE Robert Ryan

Final Announcements

2:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Free Time

Enjoy NKY & Cincinnati

6:00 p.m. – 6:45 p.m. Governor’s Reception

7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Governor’s Banquet

7:00 p.m. Prayer & Dinner

7:45 p.m. Speech Winner

8:00 p.m. Keynote Speaker:

Gary Griesser – Humorist,

Motivator & Inspiring Vocalist

8:30 p.m. Entertainment:

“The Mistics”

10:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. Hospitality Suite

Sunday May 16

7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Breakfast on your own

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Closing Plenary Session

Memorial Service

RI Representative – Elias Thomas III

Adjournment – DG McEvoy

Paver Project 2010 - Photos

Randy Judd Alexandria Rice, student from the Boone County Alternative School helps Rotarian Jerry Hodges put the finishing touch on paver dedicated to Chris Pack of the U.S. Army. Complete photo gallery - click here

New Rotarians Introduce Themselves

Randy Judd Randy Judd of the U.S. Army is welcomed April 19th.

Bert Smith Bert Smith of C.K. Ash Insurance is welcomed April 19th.

Beth Long President John watched as returning member, Beth Long, brought members up to date with her move to Huntington Bank.

Joe Kalil Joe Kalil introduced himself to Rotarians Monday the 12th. Along with his pilot duties at Delta, he owns Defensive Handgun Training, LLC and is running for Boone County Constable - 3rd District.

WHAT’S NEW AT FT. KNOX?

The answer is, plenty! Major General William E. Barron, (US Army, Retired) brought that message to the Florence Rotary Club at a recent Monday luncheon meeting.

General Barron Gen. Wm. Barron

It all started in early 2003 when the brass at the Fort and leaders in the surrounding communities discovered that Fort Knox was on an Army list of potential installation closures. Full story...

2010 Heritage Hall of Fame Inductee - Herbert R. Booth, M.D. Herbert R. Booth, M.D. Herbert R. Booth, M.D. inducted into Heritage Hall of Fame January 4, 2010.

Bill McGrane, III of McGrane Global Centers talks to Rotarians about developing people and growing business.

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Christmas Concert warms the hearts of hundreds at Lakeside Christian Church - Photo Gallery

A near capacity crowd gathered Monday night for the Rotary Club of Florence' Annual Christmas Concert. Guests enjoyed the music and gave generously to PolioPlus to the tune of $5000.

Barbara Keeling with proud Vet Felicity Spicer

Artists contributing their talents were Felicity Spicer, Rusty Bird, Heather Smith, Joetta Schmidt , Pete Coleman, Ciara Dulin, Elizabeth Steffen, Bells by Kathy Fink Hein, Shields Sisters, David Waits, Evan Dallas, & Ray Cummins.

Barbara Keeling with proud Vet David Waits

We Rotarians cannot express our thanks enough to the 'giving guests' and giving artists that made this wonderfully blessed event possible. Complete photo gallery here

Barbara Keeling with proud Vet Ray Cummins & Joetta Schmidt

Halloween Walk draws Rotary support for Florence families

The 2009 Florence Halloween Walk brought sponsors and families together for a big time under the big top at the Florence Government Center Tuesday night.

Connie Salyers Connie Salyers was front and center greeting guests at the Halloween Walk. President John took the back-up position.

Deborah Eliasen Rotarian Deborah Eliasen mixed it up with the many mascots in attendance to entertain the kids.

Annual Golf Outing a great success - the clouds parted for Rotarians at Hickory Sticks - photo gallery

Wind - rain greeted duffers The rain stopped, and the clouds parted during first hole of tournament.

Raffle WINNERS!

Number One Winner - Ed Colina's friends in Kenya! $10K+

1st Prize - a Sanyo 50" Plasma HD TV - Rosemary Lakowski

2nd Prize - a Bose Lifestyle Sound System - Sherry Regenbogen

3rd Prize - Hilton weekend - Sue Chesnut

Chris G Chris Goodard from Immaculate Heart of Mary - Ed Colina's home church - draws the winning tickets.

4th - Garmin GPS - John Stephen

5th - Reds Tickets - Mark Krozwank

6th - Makita Saw - Gary The 'Toolman' Stewart

7th - Reds Tickets - Janet Fox

8th - Will Package - Kay Bunger

9th - Reds Tickets - Lois Beagle

10th - Gatlinburg Weekend - Steve Stevens

Special thanks to our sponsors: Walmart & Sam's Club of Florence, Florence Hardware, Dennis McEvoy, CVG Airport Hilton, & Joy and Jerry Hodges.

Jerry Hodges Jerry Hodges delivers delightful news that the raffle exceeds targeted $7.500 level by over $2,500.

Ed Colina Foundation Chris makes excellent 'short joke' with John Salyers as his recipient.