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100% Paul Harris Fellow Club |
Sep 17, 2009 |
The Florence Rotary Club was awarded the 100% Paul Harris Fellow club for having all members certified as Paul Harris Fellows in August of 2009. This is an award that is presented only once. At the time of presentation we were informed that The Rotary Club of Florence SC was the third largest club of Rotary International to achieve this status. Our enrollment at the time was 163 members. |
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FOUR WAY Test Award 2008-09 |
Jun 15, 2009 |
Frank Mandeville Rogers III was awarded the Florence Rotary Club's - Ashpy P Lowrimore / Four-Way Test Award for 2008-09. Mr. Rogers was nominated by not one, but two Rotary members: Asa Godbold and Steve Powers. He is described as a quite unassuming "Southern Gentleman" who has contributed a lifetime of service to his community. |
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Fireside chat 09 |
May 28, 2009 |
New members are invited to a drop in with some of the leaders of the club, both past and present to discuss Rotary in a relaxed setting |
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Betty Burkett Scholarship |
May 21, 2009 |
The Betty Burkett Interact Club scholarship is awarded each year to a leader of the South Florence High School Interact Club. Betty was a faculty sponsor of the Interact Club for many years and did a tremendous job for Rotary and for the students of South Florenc High School. Under her leadership, the SFHS Interact Club lead the district in support of Rotary Gift of Life for District 7770. |
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blood drive 2009 |
Apr 20, 2009 |
Joint blood drive held with Florence West Rotary and Florence Breakfast Rotary 04/20/2009 |
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Beauty Trail Bike Ride 2009 |
Apr 5, 2009 |
29 members and guests took the opportunity to enjoy a beautiful Spring day in Florence. We traveled the Beauty trail by Bike and Bus, stopping occasionally for a rest. |
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OYSTER ROAST |
Mar 26, 2009 |
aNNUAL OYSTER ROAST - held at Bert Belk's business, The Match Maker, Photos provided by Lin Toledo, "Essential Elements Artistry LLC". Lin is the web page provider for The Match Maker and we thank her for this contribution. |
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RIDDE PROGRAM - Rotarians In Drug Deterrence Educa |
Feb 27, 2009 |
Volunteers from all Florence Club visit third grade students to help them avoid substance abuse. |
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rotary banners collected |
Jul 9, 2007 |
banners collected by this club beginning 07/09/07 |
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Joe Griffin becomes the regions 1,000,000th PHF |
Jun 20, 2007 |
Dr. Joe Griffin holds the unique distinction of becoming Paul Harris Fellow # 1,000,000 from our region. Joe accepts his award at a Florence Rotary Club meeting. |
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MEMBERS SPECIAL ITEMS |
Jun 11, 2007 |
IMPORTANT EVENTS INVOLVING OUR MEMBERS |
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Adopt a Club |
May 2, 2007 |
Library Project in cooperation with Hattiesburg, Mississippi Rotary Club. President Charles Saverance personally presented the check. |
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Gift of Life |
May 2, 2007 |
Recipients of Gift of Life that the Florence Rotary Club has been involved with. |
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Rotary Beauty Trail |
Apr 1, 2007 |
The Florence Rotary Club - Beauty Trail displays the beautiful flowers that bloom in Florence SC each spring. Our club sponosors a guided 11 mile bicycle ride each year.
This year the ride took place on Sunday April 1, 2007. There were 15 participants. However, you can ride any time and maps are available. |
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Club paddling trip on Lynches River |
Jul 27, 2006 |
The club took a relaxing trip on the Lynches River to enjoy our local scenery and take advantage of the facilities available at Lynches River County Park. It was a little damp but it was a great day with lots of fellowship. |
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President Charles Saverance inducted for 2006-07 |
Jul 1, 2006 |
Past President Trip welcomes incoming President Charles. |
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Col. Barry Wingard tells of Afghanistan |
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Our own Col. Barry Wingard (ret.) returned to active service following 9/11 and served in Afghanistan. Barry is dressed in Afghan garb and presented a very interesting program about his service and of the Afghan people and culture. Thank You, Barry |
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