February 26, 2005

Last Week’s Program...
Owensboro Rotary was pleased to welcome U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell as guest speaker for our centennial day celebration. Senator McConnell congratulated Rotary on 100 years of service and presented the club with a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol. The senator went on to share some thoughts on the nation’s strategy in dealing with the aftermath of 9/11. President Bush’s policy has been to go on the offensive against terrorism by aggressively supporting the spread of freedom and democracy. Senator McConnell referenced the progress made in Afghanistan and the recent elections in Iraq as indicators that this approach is succeeding. He went on to mention the president’s efforts to gain European support for a more multilateral approach to dealing with the threat posed by Iran and North Korea. In closing, Senator McConnell reiterated that the brand of "gangsterism" which resulted in 9/11 can only be dealt with through the spread of democracy.

Attendance: 100

Highest Attendance This Year: 103

Invocation, Pledge & 4-Way Test: Steve Clark, President of the Daviess County Rotary Club

Fellowship Report: Ken Lawson

Introduction of Guests: Frankie Hager, guest of Larry Hager; Karen Miller, guest of Donna Risley; Waymond Morris, guest of Ted Smith; Molly Roberts, guest of Gavin Roberts; Eric Davis, guest of Jody Wassmer; Sonny Hall, guest of Anne Federlein; Emily Boling, guest of Garry Binegar; Jeff Barber, guest of Ed Wathen; Bo Barron, guest of Bill Barron; Scott McCain and Hoyt Almond, guests of Randy Spaw; Tom Watson and Bruce Whitmer, guests of Bob Whitmer; Philip Travis, guest of Jeremy Bradford; Sara Davasher, guest of Tim Bradshaw; Chris Derry, visiting Rotarian from Scottsville, KY; Lee Ann Crosby, Senator McConnell’s office.

Special Guests: The following members of the Daviess County Rotary Club joined us Wednesday to celebrate Rotary’s centennial - Steve Clark, Larry Yates, Rob Sexton, Loretta Williams, Scott Miller, Sandy Hallman, & George Henderson.

Meeting Make-Ups: Frank Wagner at the North Spartanburg Rotary Club

Thought for the Week: "It’s choice - not chance - that determines your destiny." ~ Jean Nidetch

ROTARY ANNOUNCEMENTS...
• Mark your calendar! This year’s District Conference is April 15-16, here in Owensboro at the Executive Inn. Donna Risley is handling conference registration and Pat McFarling is organizing a group of sergeants-at-arms. They’re looking for volunteers; so if you’re willing to help out, give them a call!
• Indoor Playground contributions and/or pledges may be mailed to Jeff Ebelhar, Owensboro Rotary Foundation treasurer, at the following address:

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

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO...   
Drew Kirkland - February 26
Chuck Young - March 1

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.
• Tim Bradshaw is the program chair for March.
• Jim Ed Oberst will be at the Fellowship during 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!

YOUR PRESIDENT SPEAKS:   
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ROTARY!!! At our meeting this past Wednesday, we joined thousands of Rotary Clubs around the globe in marking Rotary’s centennial anniversary with a birthday celebration. We had a great turnout, with members of the Daviess County Rotary Club and a large number of other guests on hand to help us celebrate. A special thank you to Patty Drury and Tish Correa-Osborne for helping with the meeting preparations, and to Alma Randolph and Cap Gardner for participating in the festivities.

At the meeting, we viewed a centennial video message from Rotary International President Glenn E. Estess Sr. His remarks included the observation that few organizations remain in existence for one hundred years. According to Estess, "The fact that Rotary has reached this milestone is a sign that there is a tremendous need for all that Rotary offers." Rotary has an amazing history of meeting needs – a history that’s certainly worthy of celebration. But the best is yet to come, as clubs like ours around the world renew their commitment to service and embark on a new century of success.

Have a great week!

Pat

THE FAMILY OF ROTARY  
• The club extends sympathy to Pat Strehl in the death of his father, Joseph A. Strehl, on Saturday, February 19.
• The Community Foundation of Owensboro recently announced officers for the coming year. The following Owensboro Rotarians were included: George Thacker, chairman; Buzz Norris, secretary; Tom Shelton, member of the board of directors.

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UPCOMING PROGRAMS  
March 9: Brian Crall – Governor’s Tax Plan
March 16: Face Off – Candidates for Owensboro Rotary Board of Directors
March 23: Daviess County Judge Executive Reid Haire
March 30: Mayor of Owensboro Tom Watson

2004 - 2005
OWENSBORO ROTARY CLUB OFFICERS
President: Pat McFarling - Phone # 270-852-3257 Fax: 270-926-3196, email: patmc@kwc.edu
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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