OWENSBORO'S ROTARY IMPETUS

October 1, 2005

This Week’s Program… Hugh McShane, District Governor

Last Week’s Program...
Keith Sanders, Executive Director of the Hager Educational Foundation spoke to the Club about the Owensboro-Daviess County Asset Building Coalition. The mission of the Coalition is to help working low and moderate income families become more economically self-sufficient. They hope to accomplish this by educating the community about the issues affecting low and moderate income families; by offering free tax-preparation to these families; by assisting in opening checking and savings accounts, and by conducting financial education seminars. The Coalition has over 100 volunteers and last year provided assistance to nearly 600 families. Keith stated more volunteers are needed and invited Rotary members to volunteer their help with tax return preparation and serving as site greeters and screeners.

Thanks Keith.

Attendance: 89

Highest Attendance This Year: 108

Invocation, Pledge & 4-Way Test: Noel Maddox

Fellowship Report: Terry Brownson

Introduction of Guests: Frank Wagner introduced his guest, Ruth Ann Dearness; Tim Bradshaw introduced his guests, Susan Assmar and his wife of 13 wonderful years, Janie; and Tom Shelton introduced his guest and fellow Rotarian, Dr. Blake Hazelton. Bill Dexter introduced guest Dwight Beyke who announced that the annual Buddy Walk for Down Syndrome is scheduled for Sunday, October 2, at Moreland Park.

Introduction of New Member: Tim Bradshaw introduced new member Ray Assmar, president of Pilot Steel, Inc.

Meeting Make-ups: Roger Coomes at the Daviess County Rotary Club.

Thought for the Week: A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.

YOUR PRESIDENT SPEAKS:
This Wednesday, October 5, 2005, our club will have as its guests, our District Governor, Hugh McShane, and Assistant District Governor Bob Burke. Hugh is a founding member of the Prospect/Goshen Rotary Club and a past president of the East Louisville Rotary Club. Hugh is a mechanical engineer and as president of AirSolve, Inc. served as a consultant in the field of industrial ventilation until his retirement in 2004. Helping children at home and through various Rotary International projects has been the emphasis for his Rotary service. Hugh is a Paul Harris Fellow, and his wife Priscilla, is also an active Rotarian. Bob and his wife, Shirley, live in Madisonville. Bob is a Paul Harris Fellow and past president of the Madisonville Rotary Club. Bob is retired from the insurance and investment services business.

I have heard Hugh speak and he can be quite funny. I know you will enjoy his presentation. Let’s have a good turnout to welcome Hugh and Bob.

Have a great week!

Bill

ANNOUNCEMENTS
• Donna Risley of the Notes and Comments Committee announced that club members, Ken Lawson and Jane Noble have each been named entrepreneurs of the year by the Owensboro Chamber of Commerce. Donna pointed out that Ken’s business, Thriftway, helps people build homes and Jane’s business, Livingston Travel, helps people leave their homes.
• Donna also announced that Louise Foster, daughter of Wendell and Edith Foster, had passed away.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO...
George Collignon - October 1
Roger Coomes - October 4

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.
• Jeremy Bradford is the program chair for October.
• Bo Barron will be at the Fellowship Table during October.
• 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 12th - Bonnie Roberts, Director with the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center - An overview of the cancer center and the services they provide.
October 19th - John Aldrige, Marketing Director with Wells Health Systems - Alzheimer's Disease.
October 26th - Shawn Yurovchack, District Manager with Pfizer Pharmaceuticals - An overview of the changes with Medicare Part D and an overview of Pfizer, Inc.

2005 - 2006 OWENSBORO ROTARY CLUB OFFICERS
President: Bill Dexter
Vice President: John Kurtz
Past President: Pat McFarling
Secretary: Tish Correa-Osborne
Treasurer: Bob Nation
Directors: Tim Bradshaw, Patty Ray, Noel Maddox, John Kazlauskas, John Medley, and Sister Suzanne Sims

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