Club News
Scholarship Recipients
Our club recently awarded five $1000.00 scholarships to deserving Simmons High School students. This past week they were recognized at our weekly meeting. The recipients were Lane Flickner, Jasmine Henderson, Brandon Ramudit, Owen Telis and Savannah Trapnell.
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Congratulations Kyle Robinson
Plant City Rotarian Kyle Robinson was recently promoted to the rank of Colonel in the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Dept.
Colonel Robinson now commands the Department of Operational Support. He is responsible for managing the Homeland Security Division which is comprised of the following sections: Aviation; Marine; Canine; SWAT; Special Incident Management; Agriculture; and Environmental.
Colonel Robinson is also responsible for the Training Division, which seeks to provide the highest quality training for Sheriff’s Office recruits and deputies. Additionally, Colonel Robinson oversees the Community Outreach Division which is responsible for providing School Resource Deputies, crossing guards, and school security personnel to ensure our children are safe while at school. Community Outreach also works with our community partners to better connect the Sheriff’s Office with the citizens we serve.
Colonel Robinson is also in charge of the General Services Division, which includes Facilities Maintenance, Automotive Maintenance, and Radio Maintenance.
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Board Member Elections
Board member elections will be held at this week's meeting.
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Membership Rules Update
The Board is currently working on updating the by-laws concerning membership. Charles Harris is the new membership chairman. If you would like to have any input, have any ideas about membership or would like to be on the membership committee, talk to Charles Harris.
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The Plant City Rotary Installation and Awards banquet will be held on Thursday June 21st at 6 p.m. This year's event will be held at Lone Palm Country Club in Lakeland. Make plans to attend this special event.
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Program Chairman
John Haney is our program chairman. Please notify him regarding upcoming speakers and programs. Call 813-716-5108 or email John.
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