February 22, 2003

Last Week’s Program...
Ray Harper, head basketball coach at Kentucky Wesleyan College, addressed Rotary this week. Since he was named head coach in 1996, Ray has taken KWC to 5 National Championship games, winning two National Championships in Division II. He has accumulated 200 wins, faster than any coach in NCAA history. He is also the active coach with the most wins in Division II.

Coach Harper discussed this year’s team at KWC, which is currently 21 – 2 for the season. There is a very good chance that Marlin Parmer will be an NBA draft pick this year. He also discussed his recruiting style, noting that the team’s exposure on national television over the past 5 years has helped tremendously. His greatest satisfaction in coaching is watching the players grow during their time in college, becoming successful through the opportunities given them at KWC.

Thanks Ray for speaking to our club!

Attendance: 92

Highest Attendance This Year: 109

Invocation, Pledge & 4-Way Test: Todd Rust

Fellowship Report: Lucy Gip Neal

Introduction of Guests: Betty Gabbert, guest of Bill Gabbert; Tom Carroll, guest of Tom Castlen; Matthew Morris, guest of Bill Jones; Gert Jaw de Goves, guest of Bob Wayman

Meeting Makeups: Keith Cain at Daviess County Rotary

Thought for the Week: The greatest pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do.  - Walter Bagehot - (1826 - 1877)

YOUR PRESIDENT SPEAKS:
We are glad to welcome Kevin Carrico into Rotary this week. Kevin has been with National City Bank since 1984. He is the senior vice president and area executive for the Owensboro and Bowling Green region. His responsibilities include supervision of all retail and small business banking operations.

Kevin is a native of Owensboro and a graduate of Brescia University. He and his wife Deborah have 4 children. He is a past president of Owensboro Noon Optimist Club, is a board member of Cliff Hagan Boys & Girls Club, and is Treasurer of Downtown Owensboro Inc. Please get to know Kevin and welcome him to Owensboro Rotary.

Have a great week,

Larry

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
• Welcome new member Kevin Carrico.
• This week we honored past president Jack Darnell, who presided during Owensboro Rotary’s 50th Anniversary year.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO...
Bill Tyler - February 23
Ken Lawson - February 24
Drew Kirkland - February 26

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 March is Kirk Kirkpatrick.
• The Program Chairs for April are Kirk Kirkpatrick, Steve Gardner, & Bill VanWinkle.
• 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
March 5 - Kate Higdon
March 12 - Dr. King Alexander - President Murray State University
March 19 - Todd Inman - Chair Friday After 5
March 26 - Brian Crall - KY Legislature Update
April 2 - Ed Hatchett - Computer Security
April 9 - Gabrielle Gray - International Bluegrass Museum
April 16 - Thomas Laswell Scholarships
April 23 - Harris / Hager Scholarships

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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