February 2, 2002 

Last Week’s Program...
Owensboro Rotary was pleased to hear Randy Moore, broadcast journalist, from Fox 7 News present a "State of the Media Address." The focus of Mr. Moore's address was how the media has changed since September 11. Prior to September 11, the news was dominated by what he termed the sensational, sexy, and superficial.... O.J. Simpson, Monica Lewinsky, and Gary Condit as examples. After September 11, he believes Americans want to reconnect with "home" and said that he thought Journalism is trying to do just that--return to its roots. The public is saying that they want the media to get serious. Modern media is now facing challenges that they haven't in the past. Wars are televised now whereas they never were before, funerals of casualties are being televised, integrity polls of journalists are low, many cable channels are available to the public now and viewers have the power to access their own information, and the Internet is providing the news to viewers before journalists can broadcast it. There are strengths of television, however, such as: immediacy, the ability to portray human drama, visuals, and relevancy. Randy Moore has been broadcasting for Channel 7 since 1980. He has experienced some of these media changes and is facing new challenges. Randy encouraged Rotarians to watch a new program segment on Fox 7 entitled, "Unlimited Access". Also, beginning on March 1 a two hour morning show will be produced and a half hour noon show. 

We thank Randy Moore for his years of service in broadcasting and the outstanding job he does in keeping us informed about our communities, our country, and the world

Attendance: 114

Highest Attendance This Year: 124

Invocation, Pledge & 4-Way Test: Shirley Cecil

Fellowship Report: Joy Horton

Introduction of Guests: Bob Walters and Jay Hiett of Fox 7; Steve Johnson guest of David Edds, Jr., Bill Thompson guest of Keith Cain; Nick Brake guest of Jackie Addington, Sarah Devlin guest of Jeff Ebelhar.

Welcome our two newest members: Chris Reid, President of Independence Bank, as introduced by Esther Jansing and Todd Inman, State Farm Insurance, as introduced by David Edds, Sr. We are glad you have joined Owensboro Rotary and welcome you, Chris and Todd!

Proposed New Member: Sarah Devlin, Tech Consultant with ScribeTech, has been proposed as a new member by Jeff Ebelhar.

Meeting Makeups: Robert Cook at Breakfast Rotary.

Thought for the Week: You draw nothing out of the bank of life except what you deposit in it.

YOUR PRESIDENT SPEAKS: 
January is Rotary Awareness Month, and I thought it would be fun to look at a country that was founded in January. Australia is such a country and is home to approximately 1,190 Rotary Clubs and over 36,500 Rotarians. On January 26, 1788, Captain Arthur Phillips and the First Fleet arrived at Sydney, Australia, and formed the first permanent European settlement on the continent. The European settlers were introduced to many of the native animals of Australia such as the kangaroo, koala, bilby, platypus, dingo, and crocodile.

Many Australians celebrate the anniversary on January 26 by giving awards, watching fireworks, and holding barbeques with friends and family. Awards given on Australia Day as a part of the festivities include Australian of the Year, Young Australian of the Year, Senior Australian of the Year, and Young Achievers. Famous Australians include: Nancy Bird, John Flynn, Truganini, Edith Cowan, and Evonne Goolagong Cawley. Laughing Gear (mouth), Dial (face), Happy as Larry (fortunate or lucky), Silly Season (summer holiday between December and Australia Day), Score a Bait (receive an invitation), and Chew the Fat (talk) are examples of popular Australian lingo. No Worries Mate and G-day Mate are popular greetings in Australia. According to the Encyclopedia Americana, the official name of the country is the Commonwealth of Australia, and it is a national federation of six states and two federal territories. Australia is geographically isolated from other continents by oceans and seas. The country is about the size of the United States exclusive of Alaska. It is the leading sheep producing country in the world. Population is over 13,000,000, and the national language is English. We salute Australia and our fellow Rotarians during Rotary Awareness Month! We like Australia so much that we will even send our Club President to Brisbane, Australia, in 2003 for the international convention!

Have a great week!

Marilyn

CONGRATULATIONS!
Stu Silberman, who was named Superintendent of the Year with the Dupree Award by the Kentucky School Boards Association; Kirk Kirkpatrick, who received the Owensboro Mayor's Award; Donna Risley, who received the National Service to Youth Award for 20 years of service to Boys and Girls Clubs of America!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO...
J. Todd Inman - February 1
Paul Martin - February 2
Bob Whitmer - February 2
Donna Risley - February 4
Gary Sisk - February 4
Billy Van Winkle - February 5

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• The Owensboro Rotary Foundation Board will hold its final meeting for the 2001-2002 year on February 7. This will be the last time any requests for funding can be considered before fall 2002. If members have funding requests, please see David Edds, Sr., prior to February 7.
• We need to get a color photo of the following people for the Rotary website: Connie Lou Barnett, Brad Belcher, Roger Buchanan, Jill Chenault, Michael Crowe, Stuart Gant, David Harmon, David Hawes, Ronnie Hood, Dan Lanham, Paul Martin, Bob Nation, Don Newsom, Bill O'Bryan, Shirish Patel, Jon Skillman, Frank Taylor, Tommy Thompson. Please show up this Wednesday to have your photo taken or e-mail your photo to: patmc@kwc.edu. Thanks!

ROTARY REMINDERS...
• Door Prizes: The nice door prize of two dinner tickets for the Executive Inn was won by Rudy Martin. Thanks to Carol Higdon and the Executive Inn for the neat tickets and congratulations to Rudy for winning the door prize! The door prize of one ticket for the UK vs. SC game, donated by Jackie Addington, was won by David Edds, Jr., who knew that if South Carolina beat Georgia it would help the ratings of the Cats. Thanks Jackie and congratulations David!
•$100 Club: Thanks to our newest member of the $100 Club: Steve Gardner! As you may recall, Rotary International President Richard King and our District Governor Loretta Williams have asked that every Rotarian give $100 to Rotary International this year to promote and continue the good work of Rotary International. To date, we have 18 members of the $100 Club: Jackie Addington, Marilyn Brookman, Jack Darnell, Jeff Ebelhar, Steve Gardner, Hugh Gilbert, Robert Hast, Paul Martin, Pete Moore, David Nelson, Henry Payne, Don Pinkley, Ed Pulliam, Charles Ralph, Donna Risley, Wes Poling, Martel Wightman, and Frank Yarbrough.
• Don't forget to make up your missed meetings at breakfast Rotary at 7 on Tuesday mornings at Moonlite Barbecue.
• The Program Co-Chair for February & March are Darrell Higginbotham & Brenda Clayton.
• Jim Hashem will be at the Fellowship Table in February.
• 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!

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UPCOMING PROGRAMS
February 13: Ed Mastrean - Kentucky Educational Television
February 20: Father Leonard Alvey, Islamic Philosophy (commemorating Rotary World Understanding Month)
February 27: Dr. Lawrence Gering, Cardiac Electrophysiologist (commemorating Heart Month)
March 6: Keith Osborne, Owensboro Catholic Schools
March 13: TBD
March 20: Allen Rhodes, Kentucky Historian
March 27: Mary Bryan Hood and Dean Stanley, 25th Anniversary of the Museum of Fine Art 

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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