A big thank you to Nichelle Mohre-Cassidy of Yayas of Citrus Inc for speaking to our club last Wednesday, July 8th. Her presentation was truly enlightening, highlighting the challenges faced by youth and young adults in our community. YaYAS (Youth and Young Adult Shelter) provides critical support services, including: Paratransit passes/taxiFacility placementAdvocacyCase managementService navigationSchool feesStudent […]

Yesterday, July 8th, President David Hickman kicked off the 2026-2027 Rotary year with a bang. David outlined his vision for the year which included 5 pillars to strengthen the Kings Bay-Crystal River club and deepen its impact. In addition, David recognized several Rotarians for their accomplishments. Dr. Stan Groff, 2025-2026 president, was presented a plaque […]

This week, we had the absolute pleasure of hosting Traci Mason, who shared the incredible impact the College of Central Florida (CF) Foundation is making across Citrus, Marion, and Levy counties. From cutting-edge AI awareness and aeronautics to essential fields like nursing and agriculture, CF is rapidly expanding its programs across seven campuses to meet […]

This past Wednesday, June 10th, the Kings Bay – Crystal River Rotary Club proudly recognized the exceptional young leaders of our community by awarding this year’s “Service Above Self” scholarships! A massive thank you to our selection committee, Tom Gotterup, Stan Groff, Will Lucas, Glenn Parker, and Margaret Parsons, for their hard work in evaluating […]

🙌 A huge thank you to Mary White, Executive Director of Nature Coast Ministries, for delivering an incredibly moving and insightful presentation to our club on May 27th! Nature Coast Ministries does phenomenal work here in Citrus County, particularly through their vital free dental clinic, which provides essential oral healthcare to low-income individuals in our […]

This past Wednesday (May 13th), we had an extraordinary King’s Bay Rotary Club meeting. United Way Director George Schmalstig kicked off the presentation, explaining his agency’s role in funding the HUD-VASH (HUD–Veterans Affairs Supportive Housing) program in Citrus County. The United Way acts as the pass-through organization for funds from Rotary directed to the HUD-VASH […]

This week, we heard a dynamic presentation by DuWayne Sipper, Executive Director of the PATH of Citrus County, a social service agency with a broad, sweeping mission. PATH of Citrus County, Florida, centers on connecting clients to work and to chemical recovery by pairing employment supports with integrated recovery services. Through job readiness coaching, resume […]

Thank you, William Christie, Family Support Specialist with the Family Resource Center of Citrus County, for speaking to our club this past Wednesday (4/22). The mission at the Family Resource Center of Citrus County is to strengthen families by building welcoming, inclusive support networks that help children grow and thrive. The agency is dedicated to […]

We were honored to host Ron Daly from the Afro American Club of Citrus County at our meeting on April 15th! 🤝 Ron shared the incredible journey of their scholarship program, and the numbers are truly inspiring. What started as a modest $500 annual distribution has grown into a powerhouse of community support, now awarding […]

The Kings Bay Rotary Club extends a huge thank you to Emily Thomas, Senior District Executive for the Withlacoochee District of Scouting America (Greater Tampa Bay Area Council), for joining us today, April 10th. Emily shared some fantastic news: our local scouting units are growing! This growth is especially meaningful as it leads to increased […]