June 16, 2001 

Last Week’s Program... 
Paul Haire, the first President of Owensboro’s new nonprofit group, PRIDE, advised Rotary members that PRIDE was founded to give the public opportunities to provide input on appearance issues in the city and county. It is concerned about the livability of our community. Paul said that while everyone has heard of “Build it and they will come,” that PRIDE takes a different approach: “Ask the community what they want, then build it and they will come.” Today, the group has over 200 members and Haire says he plans to double that during the next year. 

The city’s plan to develop the riverfront was a perfect project for PRIDE. They have directed an intensive and all inclusive effort to gather input from the community as to what citizens would want our riverfront to look like. PRIDE has helped in conducting 14 focus groups, sent out surveys and hosted a workshop that was attended by 130 people. Over 300 students have participated in school projects designed to get their input. No age group or segment of our community has been left out. 

PRIDE’s work will not end with the design of the riverfront The group will stay involved through the construction phase of the project. And, PRIDE will be involving its members and the public in any other public project that impacts the appearance and livability of Owensboro. Call 685-2652 if you want to join PRIDE. 

Attendance: 88 

Highest Attendance This Year: 117 

Invocation, Pledge & 4-Way Test: Martel Wightman 

Fellowship Report: Mark Treesh 

Introduction of Guests: Scott McCain, guest of Wade Baker; Lisa Peercy, guest of Gay Burden; Bob Randolph, guest of Tony Dunn; John Hager, guest of Rodney Berry 

Thought for the Week: Big problems sometime disguise big opportunities! 

SPECIAL EVENT! 
The Rotary Gala will be held June 28 from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm at the Owensboro Country Club. Social hour 6-7; dinner 7-7:45; program 7:45 – 8:15; awards 8:15 – 8:30; passing of the gavel 8:30 – 8:40. Call Angie at Alexander & Company at 684-3237 to make reservations. Please plan to join us for a night of food, fun, and fellowship! 

YOUR PRESIDENT SPEAKS: YOU ARE IN CHARGE 
Have you ever said during the year, “I wish I was running this place,” or, “I don’t know why they do things like that,” or, “I wish they would……..” Well, you are so lucky, because Marilyn Brookman is going to give you all the opportunity to “run this place.” To have your “hand on the throttle.” She has done a wonderful job developing a new organization chart that has many committees for those members who want to – dare I say it – get involved. And, yes, each of you will be urged to “join up.” 

• Tired of “mystery meat” or stuffed peppers? Think your mama’s recipe is better than Darrell’s? Join the Meeting Meals committee. 

• Want to have fun fining people who leave early or act up during meetings? Join the Sargent-at-Arms committee. 

• Hate to give the prayer? Sign up your friend(s) to the Prayer/Pledge committee. 

• Social life in the dumps? Can’t meet new people? Join the Fellowship committee. 

• Want to write a weekly column for the Impetus? See your doctor. 

• Like to take funny pictures? Join the Rotary Books/Picture committee and help Ken Lawson take pictures of members each week. 

• Want to raise money for the Rotary Foundation? Yea, right, I thought so. No, really there is a lot we need to know about what the Foundation does because that is the group that funds all the international projects. Join this committee and help Guy. 

• Like to party? Join the Monthly Celebration committee. Let’s liven this place up! 

• Can’t get enough of the Internet? Want to show your creativity in developing Web pages? Know some good Web sites (not those kind!)? Join the Website committee. 

• Think you can do a better job on the Gala? Come on, you know you do. Then how about joining the Gala committee? 

• Like to dig through dusty records and see what members did when they were young? Hey, join the Archives committee. 

• Your kid or grandchild didn’t get a scholarship? Join the Scholarship committee. I could go on and on. PR. Orientation. Membership. Youth Exchange. Group Study. No matter what you like, there is a committee for you. Make a resolution: I won’t be a member; I will be a participant. 

Thanks and have a great week! 

Sim 

ANNOUNCEMENTS 
• Readifest needs prizes for students. Please help our major project by giving your gift(s) to Fred Reeves at the Chamber. THANK YOU to all the volunteers!!!! 
• If you have an email address and are not receiving the Impetus online, please send an email to kim@mediaworksadvertising.com and you will be added to the Rotary email address list. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO... 
Rudy Martin - June 16 
Mark Treesh - June 17 
John Lefevre - June 20 
Roger McCormick - June 22 

ROTARY REMINDERS... 
• Don't forget to make up your missed meetings at breakfast Rotary at 7 on Tuesday mornings at Moonlite Barbecue. 
• The Program Chairman for June is Malcolm Bryant. 
• The Program Chairman for July is Candance Brake. 

Please mail any questions, suggestions, or comments regarding the Impetus to: 

Mike Wallace 
MediaWorks Advertising, Inc. 
One Executive Boulevard 
P.O. Box 1866 
Owensboro, KY 42302 
Phone: 270-684-4554 
Email: mike@mediaworksadvertising.com 

DEADLINE FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE IMPETUS IS THE WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO MONDAY'S PUBLICATION DATE. 

UPCOMING PROGRAMS
June 27: No Meeting due to Gala on June 28th. 
July 4: No Meeting due to July 4th holiday 
July 11: Discover College - Nick Brake (DCPS) and David Johnson (OPS) 
July 18: Rotary District Governor Loretta Williams 
July 25: Herald Taylor - Progress of the Daviess County Detention Center 

Log on to Rotary’s new website at www.owensbororotary.org. You’ll find our current member directory, photos of new members, past copies of the Impetus, some interesting history, and much more! The site is not finished, but check it out and be sure to let Pat know what a great job she’s done. 

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