November 16, 2002 

Last Week’s Program...
Beverly Blaney, a representative for Taylor Tours, spoke to Rotary on trends in the travel industry and tourism opportunities for Owensboro. The travel industry has obviously changed after the tragedy of September 11, 2001. More people are hesitant to fly to destinations; therefore motor coach travel has been a fast growing type of transportation for the industry. It is affordable and convenient, and offers a good opportunity to meet new people.

Ms. Blaney suggested ways to promote tourism in Owensboro. Bus tours can be developed that include Owensboro in a series of other stops, or the city can be the main destination during special events. Activities like the Barbeque Festival, Friday-After-Five, concerts at the Riverpark or Executive Inn, and area museums can be included in tours to this area.

Special thanks to Alma Randolph for sharing her talent in a tribute to our veterans.

Attendance: 96

Highest Attendance This Year: 105

Invocation, Pledge & 4-Way Test: Bill Barron

Fellowship Report: Barry Young

Introduction of Guests: Dr. James Chapell, guest of Marilyn Brookman

Meeting Makeups: Robert Cook, 2 at Breakfast Rotary; Ed Wathan, 1 at Breakfast Rotary

Thought for the Week: "Do not be too timid and squeamish about your actions. All life is an experiment."
- Ralph Waldo Emerson

YOUR PRESIDENT SPEAKS:
This week we welcomed Gavin Roberts as a new Rotary member. Gavin grew up in Owensboro, and graduated from Daviess County High School, Owensboro Community College, and Western Kentucky University. After a brief move to Dallas, Texas, he moved back home to work for Miles Enterprises. In 2001, he became self-employed and is now an agent for Kentucky Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company.

Gavin is an active member of First Christian Church, serving as vice chairman for outreach and a member of the general board. His community involvement includes the Help Office board, Chamber of Commerce, Contact Club, Chamber of Young Professionals, and the Farm City Breakfast Board. Please get to know Gavin and welcome him into Rotary.

Have a great week,

Larry

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• Rotary welcomes new member Gavin Roberts!
• The volunteers, staff, and board of directors of Hospice invite you to mark with us 20 years of Hospice care in Owensboro at an open house, November 20, from 4:00-7:00 p.m. As many of you are aware, Owensboro Rotary Club was very instrumental in the development of our organization and we would like to issue a special invitation to attend. We’re at 723 Harvard Drive. Come see where 20 years has led us!
• The Christmas Fellowship will be held at the Owensboro Area Museum of Science and History from 6 – 8 pm on Thursday, December 5, 2002.
• We need volunteers for the Salvation Army bell-ringing program. Rotary is volunteering to help on Dec. 13, from 12-8 PM. To sign up for 1 or 2 hour shifts, contact Tom Smith or Henry Payne.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO...
Shirley Cecil - November 16
Tom Cheatham - November 16
Guy Hisle - November 16
Reyburn Ford - November 17
Bill Gabbert - November 17
Dr. Linda Domerese - November 18
Darrell Higginbotham - November 21

ROTARY REMINDERS...
• Don't forget to make up your missed meetings at breakfast Rotary at 7 on Tuesday mornings at Moonlite Barbecue.
• The Program Chair for November is Mike Wallace.
• The Program Chair for December is Stuart Augenstein.
• Barry Young will be at the Fellowship Table during November.
• David Blythe will be at the Fellowship Table during December.
• If you have an email address and are not receiving the Impetus online, or you have changed your email address, 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:

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Owensboro, KY 42302
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Nov 27 - Garry Baldwin, First Baptist Church - Thanksgiving message
Dec 4 - Debbie Neal - HealthPark
Dec 11 - Dr. Phil Hurley - Joint Camp
Dec 18 - Reverend Mike Snyder - Associate Pastor Settle Memorial
Dec 25 - No Program - Christmas Day

2002 - 2003 OWENSBORO ROTARY CLUB OFFICERS
President: Larry Mercer
Vice President: Jeff Ebelhar
Past President: Marilyn Brookman
Secretary: Pat McFarling
Treasurer: Bob Nation
Directors: Candance Brake, Bill Dexter, Darrell Higginbotham, Bob Hudson, Jane Noble 

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