Ashland Rotary

08/26/2026

We celebrate the great ambassador and talent our region has known and through her fame of singing, made extra efforts to help make the world a better place ,,,
Dolly Parton was a true American Hero who will be missed but shall be remembered for all she left behind !
🙏🏻💔🇺🇸😎🪕🎼🎬

08/24/2026

If it’s Monday, it’s Rotary!
Jo Ann Heppermann, Goshen Rotary Club President, and Kaitlyne Hackworth, KY Cancer Program Regional Cancer Control Specialist with the Big Sandy District joined us today!
We heard about a new & much needed initiative, Kentucky Stamp Out Cervical Cancer, a historic opportunity to eliminate cervical cancer as a public health concern.

08/18/2026

Thank you to Ryan Lake and Dalton Hatfield with Kentucky Power for joining us Monday and providing an informative update on economic development and what’s happening across our region.

We appreciate you taking the time to share your insight with our Rotary Club!

08/10/2026

Tomorrow, Dr. Ariel Toomey will join us as our speaker!

UK King’s Daughters plastic and reconstructive surgeon Ariel Toomey, D.O., earned her medical degree from Touro University Nevada, Henderson. She completed her general surgery residency at McLaren Greater Lansing in Michigan and plastic and reconstructive surgery residencies at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Penn., and Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital, Royal Oak, Mich. She completed her aesthetic surgery fellowship at Aristocrat Plastic Surgery, New York, N.Y.

Dr. Toomey specializes in breast reconstruction, augmentation and reduction; tummy tucks; facial plastic surgery; body contouring surgeries after dramatic weight loss; liposuction; and surgical removal of skin cancers. Cosmetic services include Botox, fillers, and laser treatments.

She sees patients at UK King's Daughters Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, Suite 105, Medical Plaza A, 617 23rd St., Ashland.

We look forward to welcoming Dr. Toomey to the Rotary Club of Ashland!

📅 Monday, August 3
🕛 12:00 PM
📍 Ashland Elks Lodge

Please join us!

08/05/2026

Thank you to Rhonella Chaffin, Master Gardener, and Jaqueline Doucet from the Boyd County Extension Office for joining us as our guest speakers this week!

We enjoyed learning more about the valuable programs and resources the Boyd County Extension Office provides and the positive impact they have throughout our community. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and the important work you do!

08/03/2026

Join us tomorrow as we hear from Rhonella Chaffin of the Boyd County Master Gardener Program!

📅 Monday, August 3
🕛 12:00 PM
📍 Ashland Elks Lodge

Come enjoy lunch and invite a guest to join!

07/29/2026

A big thank you to Sara Marlow from Sandy's Racing & Gaming for joining the Ashland Rotary Club as our guest speaker this week! We appreciate Sara sharing her time, insights, and the exciting work happening at Sandy's. Thank you for a great presentation!

07/28/2026

07/24/2026

We are so excited to welcome Sara Ann Marlow, General Manager of Sandy’s Racing & Gaming, to the Rotary Club of Ashland!

📅 Monday, July 27
🕛 12:00 PM
📍 Ashland Elks Lodge

Guests are always welcome!

07/23/2026

This Monday, the Ashland Rotary Club had the privilege of welcoming Joe Piersante, Special Agent with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), as our guest speaker.

Joe shared his powerful personal story of overcoming adversity and offered an inspiring look at his career with the DEA. His message of perseverance, resilience, and service left a lasting impact on everyone in attendance.

Thank you, Joe, for your willingness to share your experiences and for your dedication to protecting our communities. We appreciate your service and the inspiration you brought to our club.