November 1, 2003
This Week’s Program... Zev Buffman, Executive Director River Park Center - Arts in Owensboro
Last Week’s Program...
Joe Gamble, CEO of the Wendell Foster’s Campus for Developmental Disabilities discussed current events at the Campus. He reported that some tough financial decisions had been made, but that these were necessary to put the organization back on an even keel. He reported that next month they would be back in the black. He reported that 63 individuals lived on campus in ICF (Intensive Care Facilities) and that 15 individuals lived on campus in SCL (independent living facilities). Nine (9) school systems send children to the Campus via school bus each day. He further reported that an additional 500 patients receive some form of speech, physical or occupational therapy on an outpatient basis each month. The Campus has an annual budget of $7,500,000.00 and employs 230 people.
Thanks for an informative program.
Attendance: 92
Highest Attendance This Year: 98
Invocation, Pledge & 4-Way Test: John Meister
Fellowship Report: Tim Bradshaw
Proposed New Member: Joe Gamble has been proposed for membership. The 7 day waiting period was announced at the October 29, 2003 Club meeting.
Introduction of Guests: Clay Ford, guest of Steve Ford, Madison Silvert, guest of Candance Brake
Thought for the Week: It is our choices...that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities. - J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets, 1999
YOUR PRESIDENT SPEAKS:
Each week when I look out over the assembly of the Owensboro Rotary Club I am filled with confidence and encouragement. Our Club members have a very positive and supportive attitude. The fellowship that arises from this creates great energy and enthusiasm in me and in others present for the meeting. There is no question, in my mind, why the Owensboro Rotary Club has been around for 88 years. This year’s International motto of "Lend a Hand" is fitting in so many ways. Thank you for your continued support!
Why Join Rotary? Reason # 11: Entertainment: Every Rotary Club and district has parties and activities that provide diversion in one’s business life. Rotary holds conferences, conventions, assemblies, and institutes that provide entertainment in addition to Rotary information, education and service.
Have a great week,
Jeff
ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Everyone who tells a joke-of-the-week will get a chance to win up to $1,000,000.00. See
Jeff Ebelhar to have your name added to the list of joke tellers. Todd Rust told last week’s joke-of-the-week.
Larry Mercer will tell this week’s.
• Our Thanksgiving message this year will be very personal. Please write your personal message of why you are especially thankful this Thanksgiving and give it to either
Todd Inman or Larry Mercer or email your message to Todd at todd.inman.lvh4@statefarm.com
or fax it to Todd at 689-1490. The last day for submissions will be November 19th.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO...
Larry Mercer - November 5
Jane Noble - November 6
Lynda Tabor - November 6
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 November will be Todd Inman.
• John Bryenton will be at the fellowship table for November.
• 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
November 12: TBA
November 19: Gary Noffsinger, Planning Commission, Owensboro, Whitesvillle and Daviess County Master Plan-Where Are We Going?
November 26: Larry Mercer, Thanksgiving Program, Owensboro Rotarians Give Thanks.
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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