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Jim Richardson Sworn in as President of the Rotary Club of Lexington for the 2nd Quarter of 2025-26

2025-10-07T15:31:45-04:00

The Rotary Club of Lexington continues its dynamic leadership rotation with Jim Richardson taking the helm as President for the second quarter of the 2025-26 Rotary year. A past president (2000-2001), Jim returns as part of this year’s leadership team known as the “Fab 4” alongside Jamie Schrader, Bill Wilson, and Dean Hammond – all past presidents committed to guiding the club forward. Following Jamie Schrader’s Q1 term, Jim brings his trademark energy and service driven spirit to the role. When asked about his goals Jim shared some wisdom from his grandfather: “Leave the camp in a better place than when [...]

Jim Richardson Sworn in as President of the Rotary Club of Lexington for the 2nd Quarter of 2025-262025-10-07T15:31:45-04:00

Oct. 9 – Linda Gorton, Lexington Mayor

2025-10-07T10:28:47-04:00

This week Lexington Rotarians will hear from Lexington Mayor and Honorary Rotarian Linda Gorton. In this eagerly anticipated annual presentation she will give us an update on the state of our community and some of the challenges we face in the year to come. Mayor Gorton, the longest continuously serving member of the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council, is serving her second term as Lexington mayor. Mayor Gorton was re-elected in a landslide victory on November 8, 2022, winning 71% of the vote. In her first term Mayor Gorton successfully led our city through the pandemic, protecting our health and safety during [...]

Oct. 9 – Linda Gorton, Lexington Mayor2025-10-07T10:28:47-04:00

Save the Date: Pickle ‘N Pints — Saturday, Nov. 15 at PKL LEX

2025-09-09T17:01:15-04:00

Ready, set… dink! Our brand-new fundraiser, Pickle ‘N Pints, hits Saturday, November 15 at PKL LEX, the city’s newest pickleball hotspot. Picture rally-after-rally energy, music, and a crowd that’s there to play hard and cheer harder. With at least six courts going at once, it’s wall-to-wall action and a full-on party vibe. We’re running two tournaments so everyone can swing at their level: Beginners at 4:00 PM, Advanced at 6:00 PM. Entry is $50 per person (doubles teams) and every participant gets a pint glass plus a beverage token—thanks to our friends at Country Boy Brewing. We’ll also crown a King [...]

Save the Date: Pickle ‘N Pints — Saturday, Nov. 15 at PKL LEX2025-09-09T17:01:15-04:00

Sep 11 – Renee Shaw – Director of Public Affairs and Moderator at KET

2025-10-07T10:28:38-04:00

Today’s speaker, Renee Shaw, is the Director of Public Affairs and Moderator at KET, currently serving as host of KET’s weeknight public affairs program Kentucky Edition, the signature public policy discussion series Kentucky Tonight, and statewide election specials. Through the years, she has also been the force behind legislative and Kentucky Supreme Court coverage, the weekly interview series Connections, townhall-style forums, and multi-platform initiatives around critical issues facing Kentuckians. As an award-winning journalist, Renee has earned three regional Emmy awards from the Ohio Valley Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. And in 2023 the academy inducted Renee into [...]

Sep 11 – Renee Shaw – Director of Public Affairs and Moderator at KET2025-10-07T10:28:38-04:00

ROTARY IN ACTION IN LESLIE COUNTY: IMPROVING LIVES, CLOSE TO HOME

2025-09-09T10:36:59-04:00

While global initiatives such as Polio Plus understandably garner much attention, it is good to be reminded that Rotary’s reach extends to our own backyards. For several years our Club has been involved in a global grant to improve sanitation in Leslie County, Kentucky. The committee overseeing that project, composed of Jack McAllister, Sharon Reed, and Gerry van der Meer, is proud to provide an update on that project. In early August, Jack and Sharon, accompanied Dale Gray from the Rotary Foundation Office for the Cadre of Technical Advisors (CADRE), headed to the mountains and hollers of Leslie County, Kentucky, to [...]

ROTARY IN ACTION IN LESLIE COUNTY: IMPROVING LIVES, CLOSE TO HOME2025-09-09T10:36:59-04:00

Sep 4 – Mélisse Brunet & Brooke Rabey – Lexington Philharmonic

2025-09-09T10:37:06-04:00

For almost sixty-five years the Lexington Philharmonic (LexPhil) has been at the heart of Lexington’s artistic and cultural heritage. Today Rotarians will hear from two remarkable women charged with keeping LexPhil true to its traditions while being responsive to the rapidly changing environment faced by all of the arts, Artistic Director Mélisse Brunet and Executive Director Brooke Raby. Renowned as a conductor of “uncommon emotional intensity” (Marie-Celine) and a “force at the podium” (Eugene Scene), American conductor Mélisse Brunet is a native of Paris, France with Spanish and Italian roots. In July 2022, she became the fifth Music Director of the [...]

Sep 4 – Mélisse Brunet & Brooke Rabey – Lexington Philharmonic2025-09-09T10:37:06-04:00

Rotary Club of Lexington Selects Baby Health Services as Featured Beneficiary for 2025 Dancing with the Lexington Stars

2025-09-02T14:46:19-04:00

Lexington, KY (February 25, 2025) – The Rotary Club of Lexington is proud to announce that Baby Health Services has been selected as the featured beneficiary for the upcoming Dancing with the Lexington Stars fundraiser, set for May 10, 2025, at The Carrick House. Now in its 13th year, Dancing with the Lexington Stars, presented in partnership with Arthur Murray Dance Studio, is one of Lexington’s premier fundraising events, bringing together local celebrities, business leaders, and community members for an evening of entertainment and philanthropy. A portion of the proceeds will support Baby Health Services’ mission to provide free medical care [...]

Rotary Club of Lexington Selects Baby Health Services as Featured Beneficiary for 2025 Dancing with the Lexington Stars2025-09-02T14:46:19-04:00

Rotary Club of Lexington Launches New Website to Enhance Community Engagement

2025-09-02T14:48:18-04:00

Rotary Club of Lexington Launches New Website to Enhance Community Engagement Realtor Markus Cross and Blue Million Recognized as Key Supporters Lexington, KY – The Rotary Club of Lexington proudly announces the launch of its newly designed website, a crucial step forward in expanding its community outreach and member engagement. This digital transformation will enable the Rotary Club to further its mission of fostering service above self, making it easier for members, volunteers, and the public to access resources, stay updated on upcoming events, and explore ways to contribute to the betterment of Lexington. This significant initiative has been made possible [...]

Rotary Club of Lexington Launches New Website to Enhance Community Engagement2025-09-02T14:48:18-04:00

Oct. 10 – Adam Edelen, CEO & Founder, Edelen Renewables

2024-11-05T15:57:25-05:00

LEXINGTON, KY – The Rotary Club of Lexington will hold its weekly meeting on Thursday, October 10, at The Mane on Main, Chase Bank building on Main St. The guest speaker is Adam Edelen, CEO & Founder, Edelen Renewables. This meeting will also be on Zoom. For the Zoom link please email, trafton@rotarylexky.org. If you would like to have lunch, please contact Jenny@rotarylexky.org to reserve your meal. With a founding mission of bringing the promise of renewable energy to the forgotten places, Edelen Renewables is the only solar development firm in America with a sole focus on socially impactful projects that [...]

Oct. 10 – Adam Edelen, CEO & Founder, Edelen Renewables2024-11-05T15:57:25-05:00

Oct 3 – Matthew Mitchell, Winning Tools: 3 Leadership Principals that Build Purpose, Respect, and Success

2024-10-16T16:42:50-04:00

LEXINGTON, KY – The Rotary Club of Lexington will hold its weekly meeting on Thursday, October 3, at The Mane on Main, Chase Bank building on Main St. The guest speaker is Matthew Mitchell, Winning Tools: 3 Leadership Principals that Build Purpose, Respect, and Success. This meeting will also be on Zoom. For the Zoom link please email, trafton@rotarylexky.org. If you would like to have lunch, please contact Jenny@rotarylexky.org to reserve your meal. If passion and personality were all it took to make it big, you’d have it made. Don’t let procrastination, lack of focus, and uncertainty derail your dreams of [...]

Oct 3 – Matthew Mitchell, Winning Tools: 3 Leadership Principals that Build Purpose, Respect, and Success2024-10-16T16:42:50-04:00
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