October 25, 2003

Last Week’s Program...
Chalmers Haas, Executive Director of the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra, gave a very interesting demonstration of several percussion musical instruments. Chalmers moved here from Idaho six months ago for the opportunity to work with Nicholas Palmer (the OSO music director) and the OSO Board of Directors. He stated that both were outstanding in their abilities and their commitment to the orchestra.

He explained that only 30% of the revenues for the OSO are derived from membership or ticket sales. The rest of the budget comes from support from government grants and from gifts from the general public and other benefactors. He when on to say this is true of most Symphony Orchestras. He reported that the OSO is committed to youth music education and described how this commitment was being carried out with the OSO music in the schools program and through Youth Orchestra.

Thanks for an interesting and entertaining program!

Attendance: 94

Highest Attendance This Year: 98

Invocation, Pledge & 4-Way Test: Ross Leazenby

Fellowship Report: Bob Whitmer

Makeups: Martel Wightman, one (1) make-up at Marshall County, Sim Davenport, two (2) make-ups at Paducah, Frank Wagner, four (4) make-ups at Spartanburg, and George Thacker, one (1) make-up at Deauville, France.

Introduction of Guests: State Representative Susan Westrom, guest of Carol Higdon, Rita Jacobs, guest of Jeff Jones, and Joe Gamble, guest of Gary Sisk.

Thought for the Week:  When you make a mistake, admit it. If you don't, you only make matters worse.  ~ Ward Cleaver

YOUR PRESIDENT SPEAKS:
Our Thanksgiving message this year will be one that is very close to each of us. It’s the reason you are thankful this season. We are encouraging all Owensboro Rotarians to tell us why they are thankful during this holiday. Examples could be a loved one, a marriage, a child graduating, the memory of someone dear to you, etc.

Larry Mercer will read your message at the November 26th Rotary meeting. If you are thankful for a certain person, you are encouraged to invite them to be part of our Thanksgiving celebration luncheon.

Please write your message in 500 words or less and give it to either Todd Inman or Larry Mercer or email your message to Todd at todd.inman.lvh@statefarm.com or fax it to Todd at 689-1490. The last day for submissions will be November 19th.

Why Join Rotary? Reason # 10: Assistance when Traveling: Because there are Rotary clubs everywhere, many a Rotarian in need of a doctor, lawyer, hotel, dentist, advice, etc., while traveling has found assistance through Rotary.

Have a great week,

Jeff

CORRECTION
An apology goes out to Chalmers Haas, Executive Director of the Owensboro Symphony Orchestra, on the incorrect spelling of his name in previous editions of the Rotary Impetus.

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. Donna Risley told last week’s joke-of-the-week. Todd Rust will tell this week’s.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO...
Jarred Barron  - October 30
Brenda Clayton  - October 31

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 October is Randy Spaw.
• The program chair for November will be Todd Inman.
• Brenda Clayton will be at the fellowship table for October.
• 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!

Please mail any questions, suggestions, or comments regarding the Impetus to:

Mike Wallace
MediaWorks Advertising, Inc.
208 West 3rd Street|
P.O. Box 1866
Owensboro, KY 42302
Phone: 270-684-4554
Fax: 270-684-7314
Email: mike@mediaworksadvertising.com

DEADLINE FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE IMPETUS IS THE WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO MONDAY'S PUBLICATION DATE.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS|
November 5:  Zev Buffman, Arts in Owensboro, River Park Center

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 .

Back to "IMPETUS"