VOL. 71, NO. 07- August 19, 2009
(215-360)Published weekly except, Labor Day, New Years, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving and Quilt Show
"Donating Blood: "Constant Need-Instant Gratification""
Glenda Adkisson, Fellow Rotarian and Executive Director of the local chapter of the American Red Cross and the CEO of the Tennessee Valley Red Cross, Steve Beeler, explained that someone needs a blood transfusion every two seconds in this country. This punctuates the importance of the upcoming Rotary-Lions Club Blood Drive next week on behalf of the Red Cross.
Bealer said 120,000 local donors gave 153 units of blood last year that saved 465 thousand lives. The donated blood is used locally first, but if supply exceeds demand the blood maybe exported to another region of the country in need. Last year, our region fell 2,000 units short of the need.
The Red Cross is seeing an increasing demand for blood due to an increase in the aging population and a decline in the number of eligible donors. Bealer said only 38% of the population is an eligible donor and only 8% of those become donors. Some international travel and other restrictions may keep a donor from participating for 12 months or more.
Rotarians are urged to sign up on the hour and the half hour for next Thursday's Blood Drive between Noon and 6 pm at the Broadway United Methodist Church. to sign up Email Tracie at office@paducahrotary.org or call the office at 442-3418
NEW MEMBER
The Rev. Joe Beal has become our newest Rotarian. Joe is sponsored by fellow reverend, David Comperry. Both pastor at the Broadway United Methodist Church. Joe is a Tennessee native who began his career as a teacher before he was called to the ministry. Joe also serves on the Merriman House Board of Directors, the Boy Scouts Council and is active with the Paducah Tilghman Band Boosters. He and his wife had two children. David noted that his colleague is also a licensed funeral director, which alls Joe to "hatch, match and dispatch them."
NEXT WEEK
WKMS-Station Manager & Program Director will discuss the HD signals & programming changes.
Brian Laczko--August Program Chair
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chuck Sexton of Rotoract urged members to pass along names of young professionals interested in joining Rotoract, which combines community service with career networking opportunities. For more information visit paducahrotoract.com
NEW MEMBER PROPOSED
Upon recommendation of the Classification and Membership committees, and the Board of Directors, the following has been proposed for membership in the Rotary Club of Paducah. Objections must be filed in writing to the Club Secretary within seven (7) days. Jimi Gwinn has been proposed by Lorainne Schramke; J.S. Gwinn Fine Jewelry; Classification: Jeweler
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.
Grethchen Barrette, Emily Schneider, Antony Tinin - Glenda Adkisson; Chad Lamb - Tom Grassham; Jimi Gwinn- Lorraine Schramke; John Hodges - David Denton; Kristi Baker, Kyloen Muehlenbein, Jessica Rhodes, - Mike Muscarella; Elizabeth Kaegi - Dan Key; Roger Truitt - John Halsell; Chuck Sexton, Jayme Brockman- Rotaract
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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David Comperry
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| Four Way Test | Brandon Barnhill |
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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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NAME
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DATE
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Brent Gaines
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August 24
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Lisa Long
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August 24
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Frank Shelton
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August 23
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CLUB
ANNIVERSARIES
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YEARS
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DATE |
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Robert Meriweather
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28
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August 19
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Rev. Tim Taylor
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39
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August 21
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John Williams Jr.
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16
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August 21
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Jim Zumwalt
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11
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August 19
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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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