April 3, 2004

Last Week’s Program...
Jeff Jones, Executive Director at the Owensboro Area Museum of Science and History described the Roots and Shoots program currently underway at OAMSH. Jeff first learned about Roots and Shoots from Dr. Jane Goodall in St. Louis. Her vision is that if an idea can take hold (take root) it can grow anywhere, just like grass can take root and grow through a crack in a concrete sidewalk. The Roots and Shoots philosophy covers three areas: (1) care and concern for animals, (2) care and concern for environment and (3) care and concern for community. Roots and Shoots targets youth with the objective of offering developmental educational opportunities. One of Jeff’s goals is to be the first museum in the world to have a Roots and Shoots "hands-on" experience section. Currently there is a pilot program underway at Foust Elementary School. Principal Jeff Gray has worked to improve the test scores of the students at Foust from an average of 38 to the upper 60’s. However, the children who attend Foust are at a disadvantage because they do not have the life experiences of other children. Kids need experiences to increase their IQ’s. This is where Roots and Shoots comes in. Jeff briefly described some of the successes realized at Foust in the pilot program. He concluded by inviting us to support or participate in this program.

Jeff thanks for an interesting program and for an interesting month of programs.

Attendance: 96

Highest Attendance This Year: 111

Invocation, Pledge & 4-Way Test: Todd Rust

Fellowship Report: Greg Longtine

Meeting Makeups: None

Introduction of Guests: Trey Grayson, Kentucky Secretary of State and Allen Eskridge, Kentucky Assistant Secretary of State were special guests of the club. In addition, Morgan Wilbanks was the guest of Drew Kirkland and Mike Dick was the guest of Ed Allen.

Thought for the Week: "Don’t waste your life in friction when it could be turned into momentum!"  - Frances Willard (1839-1898), Educator

YOUR PRESIDENT SPEAKS:
The month of April will be a great month for Owensboro Rotary. This month we will recognize some of the outstanding students in Daviess County by awarding Laswell Scholarships as well as presenting the Willis Combest and Hager Awards. Recognizing, encouraging and rewarding young leaders is an important part of being a Rotarian. What a great opportunity for us to get to know the future leaders of our community. Please mark your calendar and plan to be in attendance for these meeting events.

Have a great week,

Jeff

ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Congratulations and welcome to Joe Overby, Executive Director of the United Way back to Rotary as our newest member.
• Election of Directors: Congratulations to Tim Bradshaw, Patty Drury and Noel Maddox who were elected to the Owensboro Rotary Club Board of Directors.
• Membership Drive: Donna Risley and Jody Wassmer remind everyone to continue to submit names of prospective members. Those who have already submitted names should check with either Donna or Jody to follow up with formal membership proposals.
• Joke of the Week: There was no joke of the week. Everyone who tells 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.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO...
Tom Brumley - April 5
Roy Stone - April 7
Pat Berry - April 8
Todd Rust - April 8

ROTARY REMINDERS...
• The program chair for April is John Kurtz.
• 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:
April 14: Laswell Scholarships
April 21: Heather Benson, Wings for Wishes
April 28: Willis Combest & Hager Awards

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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