October 30, 2004

Last Week’s Program...
Richard Stallings, Executive Officer of the Home Builders Association of Owensboro, provided Rotarians an overview of the organization and its activities. The Home Builders Association is a local organization representing area builders, remodelors, contractors and suppliers to the building industry. Its purpose is to promote the efforts of the home building industry in Daviess, McLean and Hancock counties. The Association was formed in 1956 and currently has around 300 members. It’s affiliated with the Home Builders Association of Kentucky and the National Association of Home Builders. Some of the benefits of membership in the Association include networking opportunities and participation in health and workers compensation insurance programs.

The Association sponsors two major events each year: The Parade of Homes and the Home and Garden Show. This year’s Parade of Homes was held during the last two weekends in June and featured 25 homes. The Home and Garden Show is usually held in March. Last year’s show at the Executive Inn featured over 100 exhibitors and attracted 3,500 visitors. Stallings also explained the Association’s Registered Builders and Remodelors Program. This state-sponsored program has locally established criteria, which builders must meet and maintain for several years before being designated registered builders or remodelors. The registration process includes continuing education and an annual review. Participants in the program must provide a contract and warranty for the homes they build that includes a conciliation process.

Thank you, Richard, for an informative program.

Attendance: 88

Highest Attendance This Year: 103

Invocation, Pledge & 4-Way Test: Garry Noffsinger

Fellowship Report: Marilyn Brookman

Introduction of Guests: There were no guests of members present.

Thought for the Week: "The love of liberty is the love of others; the love of power is the love of ourselves." ~ William Hazlitt

YOUR PRESIDENT SPEAKS:        
On Tuesday, November 2nd, we each have the opportunity to exercise one of the basic rights and responsibilities of citizenship. While there are many ways we participate in civic affairs, the most fundamental means of ensuring that our voice is heard is by casting our vote on Election Day. It’s our opportunity to personally participate in democracy. From the federal to state to local level, policy decisions are made each day that are based upon choices made by those we voted into office. Whether it’s passage of a statewide proposition, the election of a new city commissioner, or the election of a president, we feel the impact in our personal lives, in our community, and in our world.

Let’s remember that each vote counts and makes a difference. Let’s remind our friends, family, and co-workers of the need, the importance, and the power of voting. As Rotarians and responsible citizens, let’s help strengthen and build our community by making our voices heard.

Have a great week and GO VOTE!     

Pat

ROTARY INDOOR PLAYGROUND UPDATE
As reported last week, we now have $170,000 in cash and pledges towards our goal of $250,000. Also, we have some requests pending that I think will
definitely add to our total. But, we do seem to be a bit stalled at this point. With only about 50 members out of 200 having made donations, we definitely
have the potential to meet our goal. And, I have to believe many of you just haven’t taken the time to make your pledge. Please do so - now. We need to
get a feel for how much the club is going to donate so we can consider alternative plans. What might they be? One, we can designate additional club funds
when they are available. That could mean delaying the project. Two, we could initiate one or more fund raisers. That is actually, to me, a great idea, but there
has been a reluctance among many to do that. And, three, we could cut back on the quality of the project. I know we would all rather that not happen.

Remember: The Indoor Playground will be a visible statement of our club’s "Service Above Self." We will be able to point to it with pride for many years.
My fellow Rotarians, LET'S MAKE THIS HAPPEN!

Sim Davenport

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBER!
Henry Zimmer is Executive Director of the United Way of the Ohio Valley. He was formerly a member of the Downtown Rotary Club of Wichita Falls, TX.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO...    
Jarred Barron - October 30
Brenda Clayton - October 31
Mike Dick - November 3
Larry Mercer -  November 5

ROTARY ANNOUNCEMENTS...
• There will be a District Foundation Seminar Thursday, November 4 at 6:00 p.m. in Central City at the Central City Country Club. If you’re interested in attending, please contact Pat McFarling.
• A New Member Orientation Session will be held on Wednesday, November 17 at 10:30 a.m. in the Owensboro Country Club Lounge. If you’ve joined the club during the past 12-24 months and have not participated in a previous orientation, please plan to attend.
• Indoor Playground contributions and/or pledges may be mailed to Jeff Ebelhar, Owensboro Rotary Foundation treasurer, at the following address:

Jeff Ebelhar
100 West Third Street
P.O. Box 1824
Owensboro, KY 42302

ROTARY REMINDERS...   
• Don’t forget to make up your missed meetings at Daviess County Rotary, 7 a.m. on Tuesdays at Heavenly Ham Restaurant in Towne Square North.
• Marilyn Brookman is the program chair 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 10: Kirk Kirkpatrick – Funny Experiences….
November 17: Jeff Jones – CEO of Humor
November 24: Pastor Dale Rouse – Thanksgiving Message

2004 - 2005
OWENSBORO ROTARY CLUB OFFICERS
President: Pat McFarling
Vice President: Bill Dexter
Past President: Jeff Ebelhar
Secretary: John Kurtz
Treasurer: Bob Nation
Directors: Tish Correa-Osborne, Todd Inman, Patty Drury, Tim Bradshaw, & Noel Maddox

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