May 13, 2006

Last Week’s Program...
The Club was happy to welcome Dr. Lee J. Todd, Jr., president of the University of Kentucky as the guest speaker on Wednesday. Dr. Todd began by letting us know there is a great connection between Daviess County and UK. There are currently 538 students from Daviess County enrolled at UK and 3,300 UK alumni residing in Daviess County. Dr. Todd spoke of the future plans for the University of Kentucky. UK has a long term goal of becoming one of the top 20 public universities in America by the year 2020. Some of the ways by which they seek to accomplish this is to increase the number of students enrolled by an additional 8,000, expand the faculty by an additional 625 and increase its endowments. Dr. Todd also spoke of the importance of each community in helping their K-12 students to excel in their studies so they may excel in their pursuit of a higher education. He stated our community definitely "gets it" when it comes to helping our young people, something we should be very proud of.

Thank you Dr. Todd for visiting and updating us on UK.

Attendance: 89

Highest Attendance This Year: 108

Invocation, Pledge & 4-Way Test: David Silvert

Fellowship Report: Dr. Marty Traylor

Introduction of Guests: There were 17 guests at Wednesday’s meeting and although they are not individually listed here, it was the Club’s pleasure to welcome each of them.

Meeting Makeups: Larry Lowing at the Daviess County Club and Martel Wightman at the Marshall County Club.

Introduction of New Members: Rebecca Englehardt, Medical Office Director for Physician’s Affiliated Care was introduced by Bill Tyler. David Hyland, Account Representative for Atmos Energy Marketing was introduced by John Kurtz.

Thought for the Week: The exact middle of the year falls on July 2, except in leap years. In traditional, 365-day years, July 2 has 182 days before and after it.

YOUR PRESIDENT SPEAKS: International Water Project
I reported to you back in January that your Board was investigating an international water project to support. Board Member Sister Suzanne Sims has spearheaded this investigation. As the result of her efforts, the Board has voted to partner with the Rotary Club of Bainbridge Island, Washington on water projects in Uganda. The Bainbridge Island Club has been sponsoring water projects in Uganda for a number of years. They have the procedures in place to contract with responsible contractors to drill the wells and to see to their proper maintenance. The best news is, the funds we contribute to the project will be matched by the Bainbridge Island Club, and then Rotary International will match those funds, yet again. Through this partnership we can triple our money for a good cause!

1.1 billion people in the world are forced to rely on unsafe drinking water. Nearly 2 million children die each year from water-related illnesses. Rotary International has given the highest priority to dealing with this worldwide problem.

We hope to involve our club and our community in this worthwhile project. Sister Suzanne needs a committee to help her. If you would like to participate in this effort, please let me know.

Have a Great Week!

Bill

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO...
Millie Killian - May 17

ROTARY REMINDERS
• Don’t forget to make up your missed meetings at Daviess County Rotary, 7 a.m. on Tuesdays at Ponderosa in Towne Square North.
• David Edds, Jr. is the program chair for May.
• Dr. Marty Traylor will be at the Fellowship Table during May.
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• 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
May 17: Ron Petroski: Executive Inn Rivermont
May 24: Randy Fiveash: Commonwealth Department of Tourism
May 31: No Meeting due to Gala on June 1

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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