September 1, 2001 

Last Week’s Program... 
Hugh Haydon, President and CEO of the Owensboro Chamber of Commerce spoke to Rotary about a proposed program of study which addresses goals of numerous organizations from those that are statewide to local jurisdictions that are interested in fostering economic growth in line with the goals and strategies of the New Economy. The program--an interdisciplinary blend of six technical programs, (Information Technology, Automated Manufacturing, CAD/CAM, Integrated Automation, Electrical/Electronics, Electrical Maintenance) was developed after months of meetings with various partners including regional business leaders and economic development officials. The institute's program will address four statewide economic goals: 1. Applied research in the state's post-secondary institutions. Students will be responsible for using their resources to offer solutions to the industry that, in turn, will apply the solution in its workplace. 2. Business Innovation throughout the state. Demonstrating each component of a fluid, integrated manufacturing system to students will allow them to see how each act complements or impedes the system's goals. 3. The attraction of high-tech enterprises to Kentucky. The attraction of high-tech enterprises to Kentucky is best accomplished by fostering an entrepreneurial attitude that demonstrates to our homegrown talent that the state is a place they can locate new high-tech companies. In addition, the curriculum at the institute will be able to train an existing workforce and supply a future workforce to any high-tech enterprise interested in the community. 4. Advancement of high-order skills. The advancement of high-order skills is a basic premise of the program. Critical thinking, problem solving and teamwork are the curriculum. 

Thanks to Mr. Haydon for the excellent presentation introducing an innovative combination of programs of study to Owensboro and Owensboro Rotary. 

Attendance: 95 

Highest Attendance This Year: 111 

Invocation, Pledge & 4-Way Test: Garry Baldwin 

Fellowship Report: Grey Hurt 

Makeup Meetings: Noel Maddox at Owensboro Breakfast Rotary, Jarrod Barron at San Diego, California, and Martel Wightman at Marshall County. 

Introduction of Guests: David Weaver guest of Pat Strehl; and Lee Tibodeaux guest of Jackie Addington. 

Proposed New Member: Becky O'Bryan, Special Programs Supervisor, Department of Employment Services 

Thought for the Week: The Will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you! 

YOUR PRESIDENT SPEAKS: 
This coming Monday our country will celebrate Labor Day. As we know, Labor Day is a holiday that was established in order to honor the working people of America. This is as it should be, because America has been made great by the workers of our nation. From those who built the dams that helped to supply us with needed power to those who spanned the country with railroad tracks to those who established the businesses, schools, and hospitals, all have played a part in contributing to the good of society; all have helped to make America great. Each day a host of Americans work at jobs to keep our country going. From the farmer who grows the crops, to the manufacturer who turns those crops into food products, to the truck drivers who deliver them to the stores, to the clerks who sell them, America depends on all sorts of workers to keep it moving. Every worker, every job that is done, is one more note in a symphony--the song of America. It is good that we set aside a day such as this to remember and honor the workers of our nation, the men and women who keep us going and add to our country's efficiency and greatness. It is also fitting and proper to remember ourselves on this day, to remember that our work is very valuable in the entire picture of a growing and vital America. Whether as a banker, attorney, travel agent, educator, minister, physician, proprietor, news media representative, insurance agent, dentist, accountant, legislator, realtor, farmer, administrator, utility provider, or law enforcement agent--we are involved in work that is very valuable indeed. We are engaged in perpetuating the various components of our society as well as ensuring the future of America. Whatever your profession or vocation, your work is a most important part of the work force. It is you who continues the day to day process in economics, health care, comestibles, education, religion, jurisprudence, etc. It is also you who will plan and shape the world that is to come tomorrow. The rest of this picture is both important and rewarding and that is helping our children and grandchildren to be ready to step into that future. As they grow and mature, we have the responsibility in seeing to it that they receive what they will need in order to assume their places in the world they will inherit. We need to nurture them, help them along their way, and support them in their work when that day arrives--another job of ours that is vital to their success and to the future of this land we all love so well. So to everyone, I say that this Labor Day is truly our day. Let us take pride in that as well as in the dignity of work that makes us the outstanding nation that we are. Happy Labor Day! 

Have a great holiday and a great week! 

Marilyn 

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: Dean Ehrenheim reported the YMCA is sponsoring a Clergy Appreciation Day in October and invited Rotarians to include their ministers, priests, and rabbis. For more information, please see Dean. 

COMMITTEE FOCUS THIS WEEK: 
Publications, Promotion: David Edds, Jr. 
Rotary Books/Pictures: Ken Lawson 
Archives: Brian Crall & Mike Hobson 
Lobby Marquee: Jack Barnard & John Kurtz 
Public Relations & Public Service Announcements: Esther Jansing & Ed Wardle 
Impetus: Mike Wallace 
Rotary Foundation/Contributions: David Edds, Sr. 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO... 
Stuart Gant - September 1 
Charles Medley - September 1 
Ted Smith - September 1 
George Thacker, Jr. - September 2 |
Dale Stewart - September 4 
Dean Enrenheim - September 4 
Brian Crall - September 6 

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 September is Gary Exline. 
• Donna Risley will be at the Fellowship Table in September. 
• 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. 
• Log on to Rotary’s 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 more! 

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

Mike Wallace 
MediaWorks Advertising, Inc. 
208 West 3rd Street 
P.O. Box 1866 
Owensboro, KY 42302 
Phone: 270-684-4554 
Fax: 270-684-7314 
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 
September 12: Burley Phelan - Tourism: The Economic Impact on Daviess County 
September 19: Muhlenberg Judge Executive Rodney Kirtley -- Update on Activities 
September 26: Bradley Wise, Vice President, Prudential: "Investments" 

2001 - 2002 OWENSBORO ROTARY CLUB OFFICERS 
President: Marilyn Brookman 
Vice President: Larry Mercer 
Secretary: Jeff Ebelhar 
Treasurer: Bob Nation 
Directors: Sim Davenport, Bill Dexter, David Edds, Jr., Tom Smith, Darrell Higginbotham, Pat McFarling, Jane Noble 

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