March 27, 2004

Last Week’s Program...
Election of Directors: The nominees for the Owensboro Rotary Club Board of Directors class of 2004 – 2006 Tim Bradshaw, Patty Drury, Noel Maddox, Becky O’Bryan, Susan Tierney, and Todd Rust each took 3 minutes to propose their candidacy by speaking against his or her ability and inform the club as to why their respective designated opponent was so much better qualified and should be elected. Kirk Kirkpatrick was in his usual humorous form as he filled in for Susan Tierney who was unable to break away from work for the "Face-Off". The candidates gave us additional insight into their opponent thus providing us with the background to make our vote.

Ballots were cast immediately following the candidate "Face Off". Three of these outstanding candidates will be elected to serve a 2 year term beginning July 1, 2004. Winners will be announced at this week’s meeting. However, we are all winners for having such an outstanding group to choose from.

Thanks for agreeing to run for office and for providing us a light-hearted way to better get to know you, the candidates.

Attendance: 98

Highest Attendance This Year: 111

Invocation, Pledge & 4-Way Test: Grey Hurt

Fellowship Report: Greg Longtine

Meeting Makeups: Jarred Barron reported one (1) make up at the Pompano Beach, FL Rotary Club while the following all reported make ups at the Daviess County Rotary Club: Keith Cain two (2) make ups, Steve Gardner one (1) make up, Noel Maddox one (1) make up and Joe Gamble one (1) make up.

Introduction of Guests: None

Thought for the Week: "Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle." ~ Plato (c. 427-347 B.C. , Philospher & Educator

YOUR PRESIDENT SPEAKS:
Our club is filled with experience, wisdom and good ideas. With the varied backgrounds of our members the challenge comes in harnessing this energy. Today, Greg Longtine came up with a good suggestion. He challenged we members who have become comfortable sitting with the same group week in and week out to sit at a different table in the coming weeks and take advantage of the opportunity to get to know other members a little better. Great idea! As I understand it, this is one of Rotary’s founding ideas, the opportunity for members to rotate and get to know each other and their respective occupations. I encourage you to take up Greg’s challenge. Thanks for Lending a Hand and being part of Rotary.

Have a great week,

Jeff

ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Congratulations and welcome to Owensboro Post Master Jim French as our newest member.
• 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: The joke of the week was on Jeff Ebelhar who foolishly called out Judge Tom Castlen for ruining Chalmers Haas chance to sit at a table of all women. After the meeting Judge Castlen announced to Jeff that he was being called on for special jury duty from March 24 to April 15, 2004. 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.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO...
Avery Smith - March 28 
Kevin Carrico - March 28
Pat Strehl - March 29
Johnny Ghosal  - March 29
Larry Hager, Jr. - March 30
John Kurtz - April 2

ROTARY REMINDERS...
• The program chair for March is Jeff Jones.
• Greg Longtine will be at the fellowship table in 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:
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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