October 9, 2004

Last Week’s Program...
Assistant District Governor Larry Devine, standing in for District Governor Bob Boudreau, reviewed the following 2004/05 priorities for District 6710:
• Sustain and increase membership. The district goal is a net increase of 3%.
• Implement successful service projects.
• Promote RI’s initiatives, including the Family of Rotary, health concerns, water management and literacy.
• Support the Rotary Foundation through promotion of the Annual Programs Fund and completion of pledges to PolioPlus
• Develop leaders beyond the club level.
• Celebrate Rotary with Centennial Projects and by attending the District Conference in Owensboro, April 14-17, 2005, and the Rotary International Convention in Chicago, June 18-22, 2005.

Larry announced that a district membership meeting will be held October 21 at 6:00 p.m. at the Central City Country Club. Club presidents, president-elects, and membership chairs are encouraged to attend. A Rotary Foundation Seminar will be held November 4, also at the Central City Country Club.

Thank you, Larry, for this district update and for pinch-hitting at such short notice.

Attendance: 87

Highest Attendance This Year: 103

Invocation, Pledge & 4-Way Test: Greg Longtine

Fellowship Report: Marilyn Brookman

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

Make-ups: Martel Wightman at the Marshall County club

Introduction of New Member: Henry Zimmer, Executive Director of the United Way of Ohio Valley, introduced by Tish Correa-Osborne.

Thought for the Week: "Few men have the natural strength to honour a friend’s success without envy." ~ Eschylus, Greek tragic dramatist

PERFECT ATTENDANCE AWARDS  
The following Owensboro Rotarians were recognized for their perfect attendance by Pat McFarling and Assistant District Governor Larry Devine:
1 year – Jeff Ebelhar, John Kurtz
3 years – Bill Dexter
5 years – Pete Moore
7 years – Cap Gardner, Noel Maddox
9 years – David Edds, Sr.
27 years – Drew Kirkland
31 years – Frank Wagner
Congratulations! Your commitment to attendance is an inspiration to us all.

YOUR PRESIDENT SPEAKS:
A CENTENNIAL MILESTONE
One of the most widely printed and quoted statements of business ethics in the world is the Rotary "4-Way Test". It was created in 1932 by Rotarian Herbert Taylor (who later served as RI president) when he was asked to take charge of the Chicago-based Club Aluminum Company. The company was facing bankruptcy. While looking for a way to save the company, Taylor drew up a 24-word code of ethics for all employees to follow in their business and professional lives. The 4-Way Test became the guide for sales, production, advertising and all relations with dealers and customers, and the survival of the company was credited to this simple philosophy. The 4-Way Test was adopted by Rotary in 1943 and has been translated into more than 100 languages and published in thousands of ways.

Of the things we think, say or do…
• Is it the TRUTH?
• Is it FAIR to all concerned?
• Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS?
• Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned?

For over five decades Rotarians have been reciting the 4-Way Test and sharing it with others. Our club opens every meeting with the Test. It’s on the banner that serves a backdrop for our speaker and we give a copy to every new member. Throughout the years and across the globe, the 4-Way Test has been displayed and communicated in countless ways. For the Test to matter, however, it must be taken to heart and expressed in life through actions and relationships. The final test is in the doing.

Have a great week!

Pat

WELCOME TO OUR NEWEST MEMBER!
Matt is Editorial Page Editor for the Messenger-Inquirer

INDOOR PLAYGROUND UPDATE
At last week’s meeting John Kurtz reported on the status of our indoor playground project. To date, $165,000 has been pledged toward our fundraising goal of $250,000. The second floor area of the Owensboro Area Museum where the playground will be located is being cleared (yes, a home has been found for the python!) and demolition is scheduled to begin this month.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO...   
Buddy Maddox - October 9
Robert Cook - October 9
Tommy Thompson - October 10
Ron Hicks - October 12
Michael Hobson - October 14 
Dan Shepherd - October 14
Becky O’Bryan - October 14 
Marijane Salmon - October 15

ROTARY REMINDERS...  
• Gary Noffsinger is the program chair for October.
• Marilyn Brookman will be at the Fellowship Table during October.
• 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.
• 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:
October 20: Keith Free – Owensboro Community Development
October 27: Richard Stallings – Home Builders Association

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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