OWENSBORO'S ROTARY IMPETUS

October 8, 2005

This Week’s Program… Bonnie Roberts, Director of the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center - An overview of the cancer center and the services they provide.

Last Week’s Program...
The Owensboro Rotary Club was honored to have District Governor, Hugh McShane, as its guest speaker. Hugh began his remarks by reminding the Club that the theme for Rotary’s first year of its second millennium is the same as when it was started in 1905, "Service Above Self". Hugh has been a member of Rotary for 17 years and is a founding member of the Prospect/Goshen Rotary Club, a past president of the East Louisville Rotary Club, and a Paul Harris Fellow. Hugh shared stories with the Club regarding his firsthand knowledge of how clubs working together along with matching grants from the Rotary Foundation can accomplish great things. Hugh closed by reminding everyone that this year’s District Conference would be held April 28 and 29 at The Galt House in Louisville. The theme for this year’s conference will be the Unbridled Spirit of Rotary in Kentucky.

Thank you Hugh.

Attendance: 82

Highest Attendance This Year: 108

Invocation, Pledge & 4-Way Test: Ed Allen

Fellowship Report: Bo Barron

Introduction of Guests: Flem Gordon introduced his guest, Jeff Rock; Mike Goad introduced his guest, Ron Swanson. Bill Dexter introduced as guests of the Club, Priscilla McShane, wife of District Governor Hugh McShane and Bob Burke, Assistant District Governor.

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

Meeting Make-ups: Martel Wightman had two make-ups at the Marshall County Rotary Club; and Donna Risley had a make-up at the Rotary Club of Reno.

Thought for the Week: Write the bad things that are done to you in sand, but write the good things that happen to you on a piece of marble. - Arabic Parable

YOUR PRESIDENT SPEAKS:
Rotary Clubs worldwide have mobilized to assist the victims of the devastation caused by Hurricanes Katrina and Rita along the gulf coast region of the United States. Rotary Clubs in Louisianna, Mississippi and ten other states have set up special relief funds to receive contributions from Rotary members. Those clubs will work with established emergency relief agencies to address the most pressing needs of communities in the affected areas. Rotary International is coordinating the efforts of clubs around the world so that those clubs can learn what is needed and contribute efficiently and effectively. To aid in efforts in Mississippi, donations may be sent to Rotary Katrina Fund, Bill Simmons, District Treasurer, 627 Sherwood Road, Starkville, Mississippi 39759. To assist in the efforts in Louisiana, checks may be mailed to Janice Bradshaw, P.O. Box 44365, Lafayette, Louisiana 70504. In addition to collecting money, clubs throughout the region are also collecting food, supplies and providing shelter to refugees. One of Rotary’s strengths is that we have clubs in most of the communities affected by the disaster that can provide aid and assistance at the grassroots level.

To learn more about numerous Rotary relief efforts, log onto www.Rotary.org.

Have a great week!

Bill

ANNOUNCEMENTS
Donna Risley of the Notes and Comments Committee announced that club member, Cap Gardner, was honored Tuesday, October 4th, by the City of Owensboro. The nature park located at 20th and J.R. Miller Boulevard was named the Cap Gardner Park. Donna also reported that Bruce Brubaker had become a member of the Grand Lake Yacht Club and will soon be cruising the Greek Isles.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO...
Buddy Maddox - October 9
Robert Cook - October 9
Tommy Thompson - October 10
Ron Hicks - October 12
Michael Hobson - October 14 4
Dan Shepherd - October 14
Becky O’Bryan - October 14

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.

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 19th - Brad Wilkerson of the Washington Nationals Baseball Team
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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