VOL. 71, NO. 06- August 12, 2009
(215-360)Published weekly except, Labor Day, New Years, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving and Quilt Show
"Challenges Ahead for Barkley Regional Airport"
Richard Roof, the long-time director of Paducah's Barkley Regional Airport says air service out of Paducah is being impacted by macro trends in the national airline industry. Fuel costs are again on the rise, which means revenues are down and expense are up for the carriers. "Sure they can fill an airplane, but they can't make any money. It's ugly," said Roof.
This
brings about more mergers in the industry, which results in fewer
hubs and fewer options for Paducah area travelers. In fact, Delta
recently issued a 90-day termination of service to Paducah and seven
other communities through their Mesaba Subsidiary, meaning two round-trip
daily flights down from the usual three at Barkley. Other communities,
such Monroe, LA and Marion, IL will retain their three flights despite
the fact they move fewer passengers than Paducah. That's because service
to those communities is subsidized through the Federal Essential Air
Service program, making those communities more attractive to some
carriers than Paducah.
Roof says applying to participate in the program is a double-edged sword for Paducah. It could potentially hurt marketing activities with other carriers due to the perception that air service to Paducah has had to be subsidized. It also puts pressure on the existing carrier on the profitability of some routes.
Roof said Paducah, which has a four state half a million population target market is also unique in that more people fly in than out of Barkley Regional. The airport has filed to challenge the Delta/Mesaba filing and he expects a resolution in a month to five weeks.
NEW MEMBER
Rotary welcomes new Rotarian Julie Hart this week. Julie, the new Director of the McCracken Co. Public Library, was sponsored by Mike Resnick. Julie is a native of McCracken County, attended Heath schools and a graduate of Peabody College. She spent the last 13 years as the director of the Saline Co. Arkansas Public Library. She has two children and two labs. Please take an opportunity to meet Julie, our newest member!
NEXT WEEK
American Red Cross
August 26 - WKMS
Brian Laczko--August Program Chair
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Board of Directors meets at 5:15 on August 19 @ Whalers Catch
Rotary-Lions Club Blood Drive Challenge August 27th 12-6 BUMC
Even if you are not able to give, we need your help to recruit donors. They do not need to be Rotarians, recruit your friends, neighbors, coworkers, even family. President L.V. has his sights set on beating the Lions this year! Sign up sheets are in the office & will be at each meeting. Call or email your time choice.
PAUL HARRIS FELLOW RAFFLE
Rotary Board members are selling chances on a raffle for a Paul Harris Fellow. The proceeds go toward Rotary's effort to match a grant from the Bill Gates Foundation to assist Rotary International in eradicating Polio worldwide. See a board member, LV or the office to purchase yours today!!! If you win the raffle, and you are already a PHF, you can name a Paul Harris Fellow of your choice. $5.00 each or 3 for $10.00.
Jimi Gwinn- Lorraine Schramke; Joe Beal, Anthony Schaeffer - Don Barger; John Hodges - Basil Drossos; Kristy Pohlman, Jenine Owens, Jessica Rhodes, Julie Phigley - Mike Muscarella; Matt Wallis-Joe Powell
REPORTED MAKEUPS
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Gear Teeth
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Desiree Owen
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Invocation
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Don Barger
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Song Leader
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Michael Cochran
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Family of Rotary
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John Davis, Lewis Carr, |
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Program
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Brian Lackzo
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BIRTHDAYS
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John Barker
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August 12
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Jim Brockenborough
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August 12
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Bill Holsapple
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August 15
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Kevin Peck
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August 15
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CLUB
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Keith Dickens
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August 15
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Gregg Flanigan
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August 16
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Trevor Gough
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August 16
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Joe Powell
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August 18
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Dwane Tucker
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August 14
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Barbara Veazey
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August 14
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Today's Editor - Desiree Owen
List of Unfilled Classifications
Artist/Retail, Attorney
( Commonwealth, Social Security Administration, Marine Law), Banking
(Mortgage Lender, Trust Management), Bed & Breakfast/Hospitality,
Building Materials, Cable TV/Advertising, Chemical Plant, Chemical
Plant Management, Commercial Door Contracting, Communications Systems
Integration, Community Development/Administration, Contractor/Commercial,
Day Care Management, Director/Substance Abuse Prevention, Education
( Pre-school, Administration), Employee Leasing (Permanent, Temporary)
Engineering/U-235 Plant, Equine Farming, Facility Manager, Film
Making, Financial Management/Jewelry Business, Financial Planning,
Hardware/Retail, Hospital, Human Resources, Industrial Supplies/Wholesale,
Information/Management, Information Technology/Internet Director,
Insurance - Sales, Judge/Family Court, Judge/District, Law (Corporation,
Litigation, Domestic), Medical/Podiatry, Medical Center Management,
Men's Clothing/Retail, Ministry/Christian, Motion Pictures Theatres,
Moving & Storage, Municipal Human Relations, Nursing/Geriatric,
Orthodontics & Facial Orthopedics, Photography Equipment & Supplies,
Public Service/Emergency Services, Rape Crisis Manager, Refined
Oil Products/Retail, Restaurant/Italian, River Transportation/Port
Authority, Sales - Temporary Employees, Scout Executive, Space Education,
Special Gifts/Retail, Total Wellness, Waste Water Utility
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If you've missed a meeting, visit eClub for your make-up credit! eClub is a fully chartered Rotary Club from Rotary District 5450. In addition to providing an on-line meeting, visitors will participate in a process that reflects the efforts of the visitor to demonstrate an intent to spend time considering Rotary and the positive aspects of seeing other Rotarians in their "service above self" environment.
1) Go to
http://www.rotaryeclubone.org 6) We are District 6710 Club 3745 |
Area Rotary Meetings Monday Tuesday
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