OWENSBORO'S ROTARY IMPETUS

August 16, 2003

This Week’s Program...
John Bryenton, Executive Director for Theater Workshop of Owensboro

Last Week’s Program...
Frank Brancato, Chair of the Owensboro-Daviess County Library Board of Trustees spoke to the Club concerning the plans developed by the Board for the Library’s future. He also addressed some of the incorrect information, which has surfaced during the recent proposed tax rate increase controversy. The intentions of the Board in this process have never been to create turmoil within the community. On the contrary, one of the primary purposes of our Library is to promote community goodwill and create an atmosphere, which facilitates knowledge.

In May of 1998, a long-range planning analysis was undertaken, conducted by a 16-member committee, including some elected officials from Fiscal Court. In May of 1999, a plan was approved. Much work and study was performed to consider various expansion options to meet community needs. Input was obtained from community officials, including representatives of the Fiscal Court, the City Commission, Planning and Zoning, and community leaders and citizens chosen at random. The Library also received some 650 responses to a survey published in the Messenger Inquirer. All of this data was considered and evaluated in developing spatial needs. This occurred in a number of public meetings and work sessions. Unfortunately, despite public notices, a public facilities presentation before Planning and Zoning, open meetings at the library, and many newspaper articles, some people have been misinformed as to the anticipated use of funds and timing of the long-range plans and objectives. The issue for
the Library is to provide services and promote knowledge. The building is simply a means to meet that goal.

Frank concluded by stating, if we truly want to do something about ignorance and illiteracy, a commitment to a proper Library facility capable of providing the tools and services is a vital part of achieving that goal.

Thanks for a very informative and interesting program!

Attendance: 88

Highest Attendance This Year: 96

Invocation, Pledge & 4-Way Test: Dr. David Nelson

Fellowship Report: Larry Mercer

Makeups: Martel Wightman, three (3) make-ups at Marshall County, Keith Cain, One (1) make-up at Daviess County.

Introduction of Guests: Scott McCain, guest of Randy Spaw, and City Commissioner Al Mattingly, guest of Bob Whitmer and Roger Coomes from the Frankfort Rotary Club.

Thought for the Week: "Life isn’t about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself."  - George Bernard Shaw

YOUR PRESIDENT SPEAKS:

Get to know our new members. Their name badge has a sticker that indicates them as such. Make them feel welcome and help to get them involved in the Owensboro Rotary Club.

Remember, August is membership month. We need your help to achieve our goal of 24 new members this year. Please invite your friends, family and business acquaintances to consider being part of the greatest service club in the world!

Have a great week,

Jeff

ANNOUNCEMENTS
• The Owensboro Rotary Club has named Larry Mercer, Donna Risley and Bill VanWinkle Paul Harris Fellows for 2003.
• Share the Vision Fundraising Dinner for The Alma Randolph Charitable Foundation, Inc. will be held at the Executive Inn Rivermont International Rooms A, B, C Thursday, September 4, 2003, 6:30 p.m.
• Rotary logo shirts are being ordered from the Trophy House. They are available in various sizes with a color choice of white or royal blue. The cost is $22. If interested in ordering a shirt please contact Candi Brake.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO...
Lyle Scifres - August 16
Jim Wood - August 16
Bill Kurtz - August 19 
Steve Cabell - August 20
Tony Dunn - August 20

ROTARY REMINDERS...
• Don't forget to make up your missed meetings at Daviess County Rotary (formerly breakfast rotary) at 7 on Tuesday mornings at Moonlite Barbecue.
• The program chair for August is Candance Brake.
• Tish Correa-Osborne will be at the fellowship table during August.
• 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:

Mike Wallace
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P.O. Box 1866
Owensboro, KY 42302
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS
August 27: Kentucky’s Challenges - Crit Luellen
September 3: Service Before Self - Leslie Burgreen, 2003 Miss Rodeo USA

2003 - 2004 OWENSBORO ROTARY CLUB OFFICERS 
President: Jeff Ebelhar 
Vice President: Pat McFarling 
Past President: Larry Mercer 
Secretary: Bill Dexter 
Treasurer: Bob Nation 
Directors: Candance Brake, Darrell Higginbotham, Bob Hudson , Tish Correa-Osborne, Todd Inman , & John Kurtz .

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