May 8, 2004
This Week’s Program...
George Scott, Internal Policy Analyst and H2A Coordinator for the Kentucky Department for Employment Service will discuss an overview of the programs and services of the Department for Employment Services.
Last Week’s Program
Patty Murphy, with MISAS (Migrant/Immigrant Shelter and Support) reported on the efforts of MISAS to help the migrant or immigrant Latino community adapt to Owensboro and Daviess County. Patty reported that it is estimated that there are 10,000 to 15,000 Latino’s in the Greater Owensboro Area. MISAS provides hospitality services to Latino’s. They serve 10 to 15 individuals a day with such things as language translation, explanation of customs, teaching and assistance with reading and writing. In addition, they provide directions of where to go for services, such as health care. They see there role as a community clearing house and representative to welcome the Latino’s to Owensboro.
Thanks for an interesting program.
Attendance: 90
Highest Attendance This Year: 111
Invocation, Pledge & 4-Way Test: Noel Maddox
Fellowship Report: Greg Longtine
Meeting Makeups: Martel Wightman reported one make up at the Marshall County Rotary Club; Sim Davenport reported three make ups, one at the Marshall County Rotary Club, one at the Paducah Rotary Club and one at the Rotary Club of Murray; Larry Vick reported one make up at the Paris, TN Rotary Club; Roger Coomes reported one make up at the Daviess County Rotary Club; and Steve Gardner reported one make up at the Daviess County Rotary Club.
Introduction of Guests: J.D. Haase guest of Jerry Haase, Marty Traylor guest of Jeremy Bradford, Mark Hobson guest of Mike Hobson, and visiting Rotarians Jiten Shah, Larry Yates and George Henderson of the Daviess County Rotary Club.
Thought for the Week: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.”
- Margaret Mead (1901 - 1978)
YOUR PRESIDENT SPEAKS:
I am pleased to report that your Owensboro Rotary Club, thanks to the hard work and efforts of President Elect
Pat McFarling, has submitted to our Rotary District Governor Bill Miller an application for the International Presidential Citation. Due to the size of our club we are required to do more projects and activities than smaller clubs thus making it harder for our Club to qualify. To qualify we are required to be involved in four projects or activities in five different areas. The five areas of focus established by international president Jonathan Majiyagbe are: Lend a Hand to the Family of Rotary, Lend a Hand to Your Club, Lend a Hand to your Vocation, Lend a Hand to your Community and Lend a Hand to Our World. We are not sure if we meet all of the criteria, but after further analysis decided to submit the application to at least tell the story of the projects and activities of your Owensboro Rotary. Keep your finger crossed.
Thanks for “Lending a Hand” and being part of Rotary.
Have a great week,
Jeff
ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Volunteers Needed: The Owensboro Rotary Club is hosting the Rotary District Ambassadorial Scholarship Committee on Saturday May 15. They will be interviewing the Ambassadorial Scholarship Candidates for this district. We need 4 volunteers to serve as hosts. Please contact
Steve Gardner if you are able to help.
• Welcome to our newest member Gabrielle Gray. Gabrielle is the Executive Director for the International Bluegrass Museum.
• Proposed new member: The 7 day waiting period is in effect for Bob
Bahnich, Senior Vice President of Operations of Southern Star Central Gas Pipeline. Bob has been proposed for membership by John Kurtz.
• Members in the hospital: Ruth Ann Hughes was in the hospital for surgery. It was reported that she was doing better.
David Edds, Sr. was in the hospital for a couple of days due to a serious injury from a fall. He is home now but is still very sore and bruised.
• Steve Gardner has challenged Club Members to each contribute $30 for themselves and $30 for their spouse or significant other to the International Rotary Surgery for Sight Program in India. For just $30 a person in India can have cataract surgery. He says he will continue to bug us until we have 100% participation. Make your check payable to the Owensboro Rotary Club Foundation, Inc.
• 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: Last weeks joke was told by George Thacker. 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...
Buzz Norris - May 8
Bill Dexter - May 8
Hugh Gilbert - May 9
ROTARY REMINDERS...
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS:
May 19: Malcolm Wall, Executive Director for (KET) Kentucky Educational Television. TOPIC: Update on KET
May 26: Ron Crouch, Director of the Kentucky State Data Center at the University of Louisville. Topic: "Owensboro, Daviess County, Kentucky and the United States: Trends affecting Individuals, Communities, and Businesses"
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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