September 28, 2002 

Last Week’s Program....
Henry "Buddy" Steen, Executive Director of the Central Region Innovation and Commercialization Center, addressed Rotary this week. This Center has been recently established to help facilitate the growth of science and technology companies in this area. While many people may have ideas and inventions, they may not know how to commercialize their intellectual property. Along with helping existing businesses grow, the Center endeavors to assist in all aspects of creating a business by surrounding these entrepreneurs with mentors in such fields as attorneys, accountants, and investors.

Mr. Steen’s office is based out of Bowling Green, in Western Ky. University’s Center for Research and Development. He works closely with the college to find potential entrepreneurs involved in research projects. He has also worked with Owensboro Community College graduates of the electrical engineering program. He looks forward to expansion in this area with the higher education institutions located in Owensboro. If you would be interested in mentoring or know of inventors, please contact the Center. Also, please help in spreading Mr. Steen’s message "Do not fear failure."

Special thanks to Mike Hobson and guests for providing music during lunch. The musicians are a part of the Bluegrass Blast, located in Owensboro this weekend, at English Park.

Attendance: 96

Highest Attendance This Year: 106

Invocation, Pledge & 4-Way Test: Todd Rust

Fellowship Report: Becky O’Bryan

Introduction of Guests: Rita Dunn & Jacie Dunn, guests of Tony Dunn; Gregory Longtine, guest of Jim White; Floyd Steward, Linda Faraner, Pete Nichols, guests of Mike Hobson

Meeting Makeups: Keith Cain at Breakfast Rotary

Thought for the Week: "A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step." - Chinese Proverb

YOUR PRESIDENT SPEAKS:
Sow the seeds of love through an ambassadorial scholar. Past District Governor Bill Robertson of Fulton, Chairperson of the Ambassadorial Scholarship Subcommittee is announcing dates for submitting applications to study abroad in the 2004-2005 academic year. Bill is asking each club in District 6710 to make an all-out effort to find qualified applicants for this award. Current recipients are receiving up to $2,500 for each scholarship awarded.

Applications will be available by November, 2002. Our Assistant District Governor will have them. Completed applications must be turned in to the club by March 28, 2003. Interviews of all applicants will take place in Louisville on May 17, 2003. More information can be received by contacting PDG Bill Robertson at 204 Englewood, Fulton, Ky. 40241. phone: (270) 472-1986 e-mail: abrob@apex.net

Also, Owensboro Rotarian Steve Gardner has been appointed to serve on the District Scholarship Board.

Have a great week,

Larry

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Congratulations to all those recognized for perfect attendance!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO...
Tim Bradshaw - September 28
George Collignon - October 1
Chris Reid - October 2

ROTARY REMINDERS...
• Don't forget to make up your missed meetings at breakfast Rotary at 7 on Tuesday mornings at Moonlite Barbecue.
• The Program Chairs for September are Kirk Kirkpatrick & Gary Exline.
• The Program Chair for October is Joey Taylor.
• Becky O'Bryan will be at the Fellowship Table during September.
• Joy Horton will be at the Fellowship Table during October.
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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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