September 9, 2006

Last Week’s Program... Bill Parrish – Owensboro Department of Sanitation
Bill Parrish and Downey Ward, the superintendent and assistant superintendent of Owensboro’s Sanitation Department are well served by their military experience. They and their staff battle the solid waste needs of our city on a daily basis with efficiency and effectiveness.

The mission of the sanitation department is to provide quality sanitation services at the lowest possible price. From household trash, bulky items and commercial collections to yard waste, leaf services and recycling – they keep Owensboro clean!

Owensboro Sanitation Department is busy every day. The department collects trash and yard waste from 4,400 households. They also service 275 business dumpsters and 5 recycling dumpsters every day. With a staff of only 33 employees, the sanitation department does very well to take care of our sanitation needs.

Owensboro sanitation service is completely paid for through your monthly sanitation service fee-the department receives no tax dollars. Since the department has a reserve of cash, they are able to keep rates below their actual cost.

In Owensboro , we enjoy some of the lowest monthly rates in the nation for sanitation services:
City of Owensboro, KY $12.00
City of Sacramento, CA $14.35
City of Central City,  KY $16.00
City of Madisonville, KY $18.75
City of Tigard, OR $35.50

Thanks Bill and Downey for taking care of our trash and recycling needs!

Attendance: 93

Highest Attendance This Year: 93

Invocation, Pledge & 4-Way Test: Bo Barron

Fellowship Report: Tim Bradshaw

Introduction of Guests: Bob Whitmer and Tony Cecil were guests of John Kazlauskas; Kirt Smith was the guest of David Edds, Jr.

Meeting Make-ups: Noel Maddox and Roger Coomes received a make-up by attending Daviess County Rotary Club’s meeting.

Introduction of New Member: Allen Wade was inducted as our newest member.

New Members Proposed: Tim Troutman & Bob Whitmer

Thought for the Week: Talk slowly ~ But think quickly.

YOUR PRESIDENT SPEAKS:
The Rotary by-laws clearly outline the procedure for proposing someone for club membership. The "proposer" or sponsor is the key person in the growth and advancement of Rotary. Without a sponsor, an individual will never have the opportunity to become a Rotarian. Individuals must be asked to join Rotary; thus, it is every member’s responsibility to identify and invite prospective members. The task of the sponsor should not end merely by submitting a name to the club secretary or membership committee. Rotary has not established formal responsibilities for sponsors, however, the following procedures are recommended in many clubs.

THE SPONSOR SHOULD:
1. Invite a prospective member to several meetings prior to proposing the individual for membership.
2. Introduce the new member to other club members each week for the first month.
3. Encourage the new member to become involved in any club service projects.
4. Provide opportunities for the new member to get involved in international program efforts, such as Group Study Exchange or Youth Exchange.
5. Invite the new member to accompany the sponsor to neighboring clubs for the first make-up meeting to learn the process and observe the spirit of fellowship.
6. Ask the new member and spouse to accompany the sponsor to the club’s social activities, gala, or other special occasions.
7. Urge the new member and spouse to attend the district conference with the sponsor.
8. Serve as a special friend to assure the new member becomes an active Rotarian. When a new member becomes involved and connected, both Rotary and the new member become stronger. See our club secretary for a new member proposal form.

Have Fun!

John

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO...
Jack Barnard - September 9
Jeremy Bradford - September 12
Bill Price - September 12
Martel Wightman - September 13
Mike Bruce - September 14

ANNOUNCEMENTS...
Tish Correa-Osborne is in need of program chairs for a few months in 2007.  Please help if you have good program ideas.

ROTARY REMINDERS
• Don’t forget to make up your missed meetings at Daviess County Rotary, 7 a.m. on Tuesdays at American Bounty.
• Chief John Kazlauskas is the program chair for September.
• Tom Smith is the program chair for October.
• Tim Bradshaw will be at the Fellowship Table during September.
• Phil Travis 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!

Please mail any questions, suggestions, or comments regarding the Impetus to:

Mike Wallace
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208 West 3rd Street
P.O. Box 1866
Owensboro, KY 42302
Phone: 270-684-4554
Fax: 270-684-7314
Email: mike@mediaworksadvertising.com

DEADLINE FOR ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN THE IMPETUS IS THE WEDNESDAY PRIOR TO MONDAY'S PUBLICATION DATE.

UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Sept. 20: Gary Murphy - Westport, New Zealand/International Local Government Managers Exchange Program
Sept. 27: Major Alecia Edgington, Director of Kentucky Homeland Security.

2006 - 2007 OWENSBORO ROTARY CLUB OFFICERS
President: John Kurtz
Vice President: Tish Correa-Osborne
Past President: Bill Dexter
Secretary: Tim Bradshaw
Treasurer: Bob Nation
Directors:  John Kazlauskas, John Medley, Sister Suzanne Sims, Jeremy Bradford, Kirk Kirkpatrick, Ed Wathen