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Scouting Committee members, Dan Miller, and Harvey Coggin, present the Cliff Dochterman Award to Rob Kirkpatrick. The Cliff Dochterman Award is an honor available to recognize an individual Rotarian who acts as a role model and renders distinguished and dedicated service to Scouting through active service, leadership, or other exemplary contributions to the Scout Association of his or her home country; or, internationally.   Pictured L-to R; Dan Miller, Rob Kirkpatrick, Harvey Coggin

Taking over the reins of a Rotary Club is a commitment not to be taken lightly. Most of us know about the Rotary Leadership Institute (RLI), a course recommended for all Rotarians to gain a more in-depth understanding of Rotary both globally and locally. Graduation from RLI is mandatory for certain Club leadership. In addition to RLI, presidents-elects are also required to attend The President-Elect Training Seminar (PETS). The purpose of PETS is to provide essential and current information to incoming club presidents in order to prepare them to have an effective and fruitful year. Our own president-elect, Laurel Marin, recently [...]

The women of Rotary Club of Lexington came together in true#GirlPowerfashion for a hands-on Women Build experience at Lowe’s, participating in painting and patching workshops designed to empower them with home improvement skills. These workshops not only prepared them to tackle projects in their own homes but also equipped them to contribute to Phase 3 of Women Build and support critical home repairs for those in need. Their efforts reflect the spirit of Lexington Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build initiative—a movement of women strengthening their community through affordable housing projects. In addition to Women Build, Rotary Club of Lexington is actively [...]

ROTARIAN HUDDLESTON NOMINATED FOR WOMAN BUSINESS OWNER OF THE YEAR! Your Wheel Horse takes special delight in recognizing the achievements of our talented members. In that vein, join us in congratulating Amanda Huddleston for her nomination for Business Woman of the Year by the National Association of Women Business Owners. Amanda is the president of People Plus, Inc., a second-generation, women-owned staffing and employment agency dedicated to connecting businesses with top talent. As noted in the announcement of the nomination: “With a passion for human resources and community engagement, she has played a pivotal role in growing the company while prioritizing [...]

Doing Rotary, Differently takes on many forms. On January 30, nineteen Rotarians and friends gathered at the International Book Project warehouse/offices to sort books. Lots of books! Huge boxes of books! Volunteers sorted through donated books to determine condition and to categorize as fiction or non-fiction, US-only interest and/or Spanish language. At the outset, we were privileged to experience a short history of this important organization. Since 1966, IBP has shipped over seven million books to 167 different countries, all because of the vision of one woman, Harriet Van Meter, and folks like us.

Trey McCallie has been selected to the 2025 Board of Directors for The Real Estate Business Institute (REBI). REBI is the largest affiliate of the National Association of REALTORS®, with more than 50,000 members worldwide.REBI delivers these specialized designations, certifications, certificate programs, and an array of ongoing resources that address today’s evolving industry. Congratulations Trey!

2025-2026 OFFICERS Laurel Martin - President, JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT Lyle Hanna - President-Elect, HANNA RESOURCE GROUP Jenny Schnurr - Treasurer, ACCOUNTS BY THE BOOK Susan Adams – Secretary – SUMMIT FAMILY CHIROPRACTIC, RETIRED Bruce Daily – Sergeant-at-Arms, ALL STAR PURCHASING ASSOCIATION 2025-2026 DIRECTORS Chris Aldridge, WTVQ, RETIRED Alisha Chaffin, CHAFFIN LIFESTYLE Eric Brooks, HENRY CLAY ESTATE

SAY HELLO TO ROTARY CLUB OF LEXINGTON INTERN MADDIE EASTMAN! There is a new face around the Rotary office. Maddie Eastman, a junior at UK, will be working with Peggy and others on a volunteer basis, updating the website and social media accounts, along with doing some graphics. In Maddie’s own words: “I am from Charlotte, North Carolina. I am currently a junior at the UK, and I am majoring in Marketing with a minor in Communications. I am on the Women’s Soccer team here at the University. My goals in life are to help people in need and to travel [...]

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 [...]