VOL. 71, NO. 05- August 5, 2009
(215-360)Published weekly except, Labor Day, New Years, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving and Quilt Show
"The 53rd Annual WPSD-Lion's Club Telethon of Stars"
Few people may realize that the long-running Telethon of Stars is the largest, locally produced telethon in the nation, said Bob Crosno, WPSDLocal6 Sales Manager and Lion's Club member, who has been a part of the show for 32 years. Thanks to the generosity of the station's owners, the telethon returns up to 85% of the funds raised to the Easter Seals Center and its associated charities, as compared to only a 40% to 60% net for other telethons.
The telethon has grown and gone through several transitions in its 53-year history beginning in 1957, the first year WPSD was on the air, which raised just over $9,800. In 1958, the telethon began attracting nationally known talent as MC's and performers.
Crosno led the Club down memory lane with a list of fondly remembered telethon stars. In 1958-George DeWitt; 1959-Hugh Downs; 1965-66; Ed Ames; 1967-Leonard Nimoy; 1969-Doug McClure; 1973-Michael Landon; 1975-Artie Johnson, to name a few. Many also remember Ralph Emery, who was MC for 13 years and Dorothy Olsen, known as the "singing schoolteacher," who appeared at the telethon for 18 years.
In 1982, the telethon moved from the WPSD studio to the Executive Inn Showroom, which marked a transition from primarily TV stars to musical stars, such as T.G. Shephard, Jerry Reed and Steve Wariner. The telethon kicked up it a notch last year by moving to the Carson Center. Crosno said, "The entertainers are ecstatic with the acoustics."
Valerie Pollard, past Lion's Club President and former Development Director the Easter Seals Center said the telethon has raised an amazing $21,653.907 in it's 53 year history. Last year, the telethon brought in $597,952, and all money raised in the four state area goes back to the state where it was donated.
Pollard made the announcement that the popular acapella group, Ball in the House will return this year. Other stars will be announced in the fall.
For more information on the telethon visit www.telethonofstars.org.
NEXT WEEK
Richard Roof- Barkley Regional Airport
Brian Laczko--August Program Chair
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Happy Birthday to all our August birthdays. Kevin Peck won the August Birthday floral arrangement provided by inBloom Florists.
Bud Qualk said the Club's attendance was 53% with 57 Rotarians with 100% attendance and 40 with 80%. Brandon Barnhill won the attendance drawing, which was a Red Cross Emergency Preparedness Kit.
Rotoract will be participating in BBQ on the River to benefit the local Red Cross. Rotaract is always involved in a community project. They hope to bring recogniiton to the Rotary Club, Rotaract and the Red Cross this year by providing the workers for the Red Cross booth. Rotarians interested in volunteering at their booth should contact Emily Schneider at emily@paducahredcross.org.
Dan Key gave a report on an interesting story in the August issue of The Rotarian, which features Herbert J. Taylor, the author of Rotary's Four-Way Test.
Rotary-Lions Club Blood Drive Challenge
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. August 27th 12-6 BUMC.
RECYCLE LIFE - GIVE BLOOD TODAY!
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.
Jimi Gwinn- Lorraine Schramke; Joe Beal - David Comperry; Ken Lucas, Julie Hart - Sarah Bynum; Dia Canter - Amy Kight; Frank Schuler - LV McGinty; Renie Barger - Don Barger; Sue Darnell- Jill Chambers
REPORTED MAKEUPS
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Gear Teeth
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Desiree Owen
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Invocation
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David Comperry
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Song Leader
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John Williams Jr
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| Four Way Test | Brandon Barnhill |
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Family of Rotary
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John Davis, Lewis Carr, Maurie McGarvey |
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Program
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David Perry
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BIRTHDAYS
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NAME
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DATE
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Brian Laczko
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August 7
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Steve Powless
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August 11
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Wayne Shelton
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August 9
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CLUB
ANNIVERSARIES
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YEARS
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Suzanne Farmer
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3
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August 9
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Ed Hely
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29
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August 6
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Kevin Shannon
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15
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August 10
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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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