August 9, 2003
This Week’s Program...
Library Tax Increase Proposal - Frank Brancato, Chair of the
Owensboro-Daviess County Library Board
Last Week’s
Program...
Club President Jeff Ebelhar reported on the 2003 Rotary
International Convention, which he attended with his wife Margie in Brisbane
Australia on June 1 through June 4. The theme for the convention was "Sow the
Seeds of Love". RI President Bhichai Rattakul, reported by Jeff to be a very
humble and inspiring man, set the tone for the four-day convention in his
opening address by reflecting on the steadfast dedication of Rotarians in a year
marked by global conflict and instability. He described the role that Rotary
plays in the world as a Humanitarian Service provider.
One of the convention highlights came with the announcement of the results of the Polio Eradication Fundraising Campaign. The goal was $80,000,000. The final tally: $88,557,000. Our club has committed $9,000 to this final effort to rid the world of the poliovirus. Of special note, RI has committed nearly $600,000,000 to this effort since our involvement in 1985. This represents the largest private sector support of a global health initiative ever. Collectively, we as Rotarians, with 33,000 clubs and 1,300,000 members worldwide, can and do make a difference in peoples lives as we "Sow the Seeds of Love".
Ebelhar invited all of the membership to attend the Centennial RI Convention to be held in Chicago in 2005.
Attendance: 91
Highest Attendance This Year: 96
Invocation, Pledge & 4-Way Test: David Silvert
Fellowship Report: Randy Spaw
Makeups: Everyone who participated in either of the Rotary Readifest where granted an attendance make-up. They were granted two make-ups if they participated in both. Those participating in the Rotary Readifest for the Owensboro Public Schools were: Ed Allen, Donna Risley, Ed Wathen, John Bryenton, Tom Smith, Jeff Ebelhar, Candi Brake, Jarred Barron, Tish Correa-Osborne, Pat McFarling, Becky O’Bryan, Paul Brooks and Larry Moore. Those participating in the Rotary Readifest for the Daviess County Public Schools were: Jeff Jones, Noel Maddox, Keith Cain, Donna Risley, Jeff Ebelhar, Patty Drury, Cherilyn Kizer, Darrell Higginbotham, Tish Correa-Osborne, Tom Smith, Mike Bruce, Gary Sisk, Steve Gardner, Randy Spaw, Jarred Barron, Becky O’Bryan, Pat McFarling and Larry Hager.
Introduction of Guests: John Campo, guest of Tom Smith, and Ron Edele, guest of Dean Ehrenheim.
Thought for the Week: "A strong positive mental attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug." - Patricia Neal
YOUR PRESIDENT SPEAKS:
It
was great to see several Owensboro Rotary Club family members participating in
the Rotary Readifest. I noted those helping with our project were Kim
Johnson-Spaw (wife of Randy Spaw), Peggy Gardner (wife of Steve
Gardner) and
Mallory Correa-Osborne (daughter of Tish Correa-Osborne). This is right in
keeping with the Family of Rotary as suggested by our International President
Jonathon Majiyagbe. Thanks for "Lending a Hand"!
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
• This week we honored Past
President David Edds, Sr.. He served in office in 1997-1998 and became a Paul
Harris Fellow in 1998. In attendance with David was his wife Ondra. He reminded
us that she is past president of the Daviess County (formerly known as the
Owensboro Breakfast) Rotary Club. Their son, David Edds, Jr. is also a member of
Rotary. Talk about the family of Rotary, I think they have it covered. Thanks
for your leadership David.
• 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...
Stu Silberman - August 10
John Olynich - August 10
Mark
Millsap - August 10
Dr. Garry Baldwin - August
13
Alan Hamilton - August 13
Pat McFarling - August 13
Bill Wilson, Jr. - August 13
David Nelson - August 14
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 Jeff Ebelhar.
• Randy Spaw will
be at the Fellowship Table during the month of 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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208 West
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P.O. Box 1866
Owensboro, KY 42302
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS
August 20:
TBA
August 27: Sharon Sharp - HELP Office Ministry
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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