February 1, 2003

Last Week’s Program...
Roger Newell, District Governor, addressed Owensboro Rotary this week on the principle of changing the world one life at a time. By upholding the timeless principles of truth, fairness, and benefit to all involved, Rotary International gives hope to people all over the world. This hope comes from such programs as eliminating illiteracy, eradicating polio, and providing scholarships to students. Rotary can set aside political, economic, and religious differences to get things accomplished throughout the world.

Governor Newell stressed the idea that the work of Rotary is not accomplished by executives at Rotary International, but the organization’s strength comes from the local levels. The programs that come from individual Rotary clubs can have profound effects on their communities and often the rest of the world. One example is when the idea by a single Rotarian to help crippled children turned into the Easter Seals Foundation.

In closing, Governor Newell discussed the state of the polio eradication program. Eighty million dollars is needed by 2005, half of which will need to come from the United States. He challenged Owensboro Rotary members to give $100 each over the next 3 years towards this program.

Thanks to Governor Newell for speaking to our club.

Attendance: 87

Highest Attendance This Year: 109

Invocation, Pledge & 4-Way Test: Dean Ehrenheim

Fellowship Report: Robert Cook

Introduction of Guests: Larry Yates from Daviess County Rotary; John Oliva from South Oldham County Rotary

Meeting Makeups: K.C. Thomaskutty at Daviess County; Robert Cook at Daviess County; Keith Cain 2 at Daviess County; Larry Vick at Daviess County

Thought for the Week: Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.  - Ralph Waldo Emerson

YOUR PRESIDENT SPEAKS:
This week, John Bryenton has joined Rotary as a new member. Here is information about John; please take the time to get to know him.

John was born and raised in Medina, Ohio, and graduated from Akron University. He has lived in Kentucky since 1982, and Owensboro since 1989. He was employed with Wax Works for 15 years, serving as Vice President of Retail Operations for the Disc Jockey music chain. In March 2001, he was hired as Executive Director of Theatre Workshop of Owensboro.

John is a graduate of Leadership Music of Nashville and Leadership Owensboro class of 2000. He attends and serves in a variety of ministries at Owensboro Christian Church. He enjoys golf, gardening, and spending time with wife Dee Ann. Please welcome John to Rotary.

Have a great week,

Larry

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• A new banner has been created to recognize Paul Harris Fellows. Thanks to all Paul Harris Fellows for your contributions.
• Rotary welcomes new member John Bryenton.
• District Governor Roger Newell presented a plaque to Owensboro Rotary, "Supporting District 6710 - $100 for 100 Years Challenge" for 2001 – 2002.

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

ROTARY REMINDERS...
• Don't forget to make up your missed meetings at Daviess County Rotary (formally breakfast rotary) at 7 on Tuesday mornings at Moonlite Barbecue.
• The Program Chair for February is Bruce Brubaker.
• The Program Chair for March is Kirk Kirkpatrick.
• Lucy Neal will be at the Fellowship Table during February.
• Chris Reid will be at the Fellowship Table during March.
• 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!

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UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Feb. 12 - Harry Spillman
Feb. 19 - Ray Harper
Feb. 26 - General Jerry Humble
March 5 - Kate Higdon
March 12 - Dr. King Alexander - President Murray State
March 19 - Todd Inman - Chair Friday After 5
March 26 - Brian Crall - Ky Legislature Update

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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