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Sometimes Doing Rotary, Differently requires breaking some metaphorical eggs! Under the leadership of Alisha Chaffin, community service chair,  our Club recently partnered with Sunrise Children’s Services (Kentucky) to support foster children by providing a hands-on cooking experience with the kids. Under the tutelage Bayou Bluegrass Catering a meal was prepared from scratch and then enjoyed by the children and Rotarians, along with great conversation. If you ever wonder if Rotary is making a difference, consider the following testimonial from our own Dylan Harper: Through The Rotary Club of Lexington, I had the privilege of cooking alongside and breaking bread with a [...]

ROTARIAN TURAY HONORED FOR LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT IN THE ARTS Each year the Kentucky Arts Council coordinates the presentation of the Governor's Awards in the Arts, which recognize individuals and organizations who have made extraordinary and significant contributions to the arts in Kentucky. The Kentucky Arts Council solicits nominations for these awards and coordinates the panel selection process, and the awards are presented by the Governor of Kentucky.  This year there were nine awards categories. This year our own Gregory Turay was honored with the Lifetime Achievement.  In connection with the award, it was noted that Gregory “has captivated audiences around the [...]

ROTARIAN THARPE RECEIVES MAJOR AWARD FROM ALMA MATER! New Rotarian Don Tharpe, a proud alumnus of Murray State University (MSU), recently received that institution’s highest award:  the Golden Horseshoe Award. Don received this award in recognition of his past, current and future support of MSU. This award is the highest award which can be given to an alumnus or alumnae for outstanding service and support to the University and has only been presented to seventy-seven alumni of the more than 80,000 alumni of the University in its 100-year history.  Don was named to MSU’s Board in 2017 and in 2022 became [...]

ROTARIAN GOODWINE ELECTED TO KENTUCKY STATE SUPREME COURT Rotarian Pamela Goodwine is no stranger to firsts — she was the first Black woman in Lexington to be district judge and, later, the first to be circuit judge. She then became the first Black woman to serve on the Kentucky Court of Appeals after being elected in 2018. Now, she’s made history again. Goodwine recently won election Tuesday to the Kentucky Supreme Court, where she will again be the first elected Black woman!  Regarding her victory, Judge Goodwine noted:  “Being elected to the Kentucky Supreme Court tonight gives me the honor of [...]

ROTARIAN CHRIS PECK TAKES ON ROLE WITH THE HOPE CENTER Fellow Rotarian, Chris Peck has recently taken on the role of Chief Advancement Officer at the Hope Center in Lexington, KY. Previously, Chris served as the President/CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Bluegrass. In his new role at the Hope Center, Chris will focus on leading the agency’s fundraising, community outreach, and development efforts. The mission of the Hope Center is to provide life-sustaining and life-rebuilding services for individuals affected by substance use disorders, mental health issues, and homelessness.

Lexington Rotarains Attend the Rotary Club of Memphis 2024 Large Club Conference: “Take Me to the River!”  MEMPHIS, TN – Oct. 8-10 – The Rotary Club of Memphis proudly hosted the 2024 Large Club Conference, a dynamic event celebrating the rich history and culture of Memphis while fostering valuable connections among club leaders from across the U.S. and Canada. Over three inspiring days, executive directors and presidents-elect participated in engaging presentations and fast-paced informational sessions that made for an exceptional conference experience. This year’s conference featured  Rotary Club of Lexington attendees  Executive Director Peggy Trafton and President-elect Laurel Martin, Past President [...]