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Kentucky Facts
Entered the Union on
June 1, 1792 as the
15th state.
Motto:
"United We Stand,
Divided We Fall"
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Bluegrass State |
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Capital
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Communities
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Water Area
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Frankfort
4,252,000
120
2038
40,409 sq mi
681 sq mi
176
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Goldenrod
KY Cardinal
Thoroughbred
Tulip Poplar
Blackberry
Brachiopod
Coal
Viceroy
KY Bass
Grey Squirrel |
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Gemstone |
Fresh-Water Pearl |
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Arboretum |
Bernheim Forest |
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Song:
"My Old Kentucky Home"
Bluegrass Song:
"Blue Moon of Kentucky"
The Kentucky flag was adopted in 1918 and
consists of the
Seal of the
Commonwealth, encircled by a
wreath of goldenrod, on a field of navy
blue. The first Kentucky flags were designed
and made by Jessie Cox, a Frankfort art
teacher.
Bordering States:
Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Ohio,
Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia. |
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Club Officers For 2011-2012
2011 Board of Administration and 2011 Board:
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President |
Tom Price |
502-744-6758 |
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1st Vice President |
Jason Rosenberger |
502-749-2927 |
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2nd Vice President |
Dale Ballard |
502-222-7325 |
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3rd Vice President |
Norb Rawert |
502-241-1196 |
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Secretary |
Garry Newson |
502-618-1156 |
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Treasurer |
Ted Merhoff |
502-241-4881 |
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Membership Director |
Joseph Hardt |
502-241-6030 |
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Tail Twister |
Richard Beard |
502-241-4298 |
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Lion Tamer |
George Durik |
502-241-7531 |
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2 Yr. Director |
Gary Keibler |
502-228-3860 |
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2 Yr. Director |
Keith Switzer |
502-241-8130 |
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1 Yr. Director |
John Abbott |
502-241-1332 |
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1 Yr. Director |
Richard Ioos |
502-241-7043 |
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Immediate
Past President |
Major W Wheat Jr |
502-241-0407 |
Committees
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Birthday Calendars |
Richard Beard |
502-241-4298 |
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Eyeglass Collection |
Dale Ballard |
502-222-7325 |
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Gary Keibler |
502-228-3860 |
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KidSight |
George Durik |
502-241-7531 |
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Programs |
Bob Pace |
502-243-4862 |
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Projects |
Koss
Kinser |
502-241-4836 |
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Photography |
Gordon
Hettinger |
502-454-3803 |
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Publicity |
Major W Wheat Jr |
502-241-0407 |
Charter Members
Clayton Stoess
Life Members
Clayton Stoess
R. Vincent Fanelli
Melvin Jones Fellows
R. Vincent Fanelli
Past District Governors
R. Vincent Fanelli
Webmaster:
Major W Wheat Jr
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Friday, September 16, 2011 12:50:09 PM
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Oldham County Facts
Oldham County, the
74th Kentucky county formed in December 1823, was named for Colonel William
Oldham, a Revolutionary War officer from Jefferson County. Oldham County,
largely rural, is located in north central Kentucky, part of the outer bluegrass
region, along the Ohio River. Oldham county has a land area of 189 square
miles, with cities - La Grange, Crestwood, Goshen,
Pewee Valley, Ballardsville, Buckner,
River Bluff, Park Lake, and Orchard Grass
Hills. La Grange was established as the county seat in 1838.
Louisville
Facts
Founded
1778 by George Rogers Clark,
Named for King Louis XVI of France.
Home
of the Kentucky Derby. 16th-largest city in the USA by 2003 .
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