ROTARY CLUB OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY

VOL. 70, NO. 30- February 18, 2009
(215-360)

Published weekly except, Labor Day, New Years, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving and Quilt Show

"The Arts and Economic Prosperity "

A new study conducted by the Americans for the Arts provides compelling evidence that the arts are big business for the greater Paducah area. Randy Cohen, Vice President of Research, announced to Rotarians the non-profit arts and cultural activities are a $39.9 million industry in the area encompassing McCracken, Graves, Marshall and Calloway Counties, providing 819 full-time jobs and generating $3.6 million in local and state government revenue.

Cohen's survey found that the arts organizations themselves spend $10.9 million a year and leverage a remarkable $27.8 million in additional spending by the audiences they serve. This spending is way above the national average and pumps vital revenue into local restaurants, hotels, retail stores and other businesses. Paducah's individual artists account for another $1.1 million in annual spending.

On average, attendees to arts and cultural events spend more than $70 per person, per event. Cohen says this will serve the area well in a down economy as Paducah is in a "drive market" well within a 4 hour drive of a large part of the population, which will benefit as consumers tighten their belts by taking more economical vacations.

The study lays to rest the common misconception that communities support the arts and culture at the expense of traditional local economic developments. In fact, communities that support the arts and culture not only enhance their quality of life, they also invest in their economic well-being.

For study details visit www.ci.paducah.ky.us and to learn more about Cohen's organization visit www. AmericansForTheArts.org.

NEXT WEEK

Feb 25th - Kentucky Chautauqua Presents Jim Sayre as Abraham Lincoln: "I, too, am a Kentuckian" (a Kentucky Humanities Council Presentation)

Dan Key- Febuary program chair

COMMUNITY DONATIONS

The Club awarded donations to two arts groups today. Michael Cochran accepted on behalf of the Market House Theatre and Landee Bryant accepted on behalf of the Paducah Film Society.

NEW MEMBER

Rotary welcomes new member, Randy Bridges, who was sponsored by Rotarian Glen Anderson. Randy is a realtor with ReMax and the former owner of a chain of convenience stores in the area. He and his wife, Carla, a teacher, have two grown children. Please take an opportunity to introduce yourselves to Randy at upcoming meetings.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Quilt Show Committee will meet Thursday February 26th @ 3:30pm @ Paducah Bank 2nd floor

The Rotary Club speech contest will be held February 25th.

GUESTS

Susan Edwards - Lorraine Schramke; Randy Bridges, John Davis - Glen Anderson; Ferrah Stewart- Glenda Adkisson; Frank Zaremba, Bob Brais, Julie Harris - Ken Wheeler; Rosemarie Steel, Stephanie Fischer - Mary Hammond; Juliette Grumley, Dennis Curren - Dalene Dreyer; Lisa Lauck - Debbie Wattier; Lewis Carr-David Denton;Bill Renzulli, Terry Reeves, Keyth Kahrs- Elaine Spalding; Tina Culver-Gayle Kaler;Michael Crouse, Susan Sadow- Harvey Sadow;Ben Petersen-Jim Zumwalt; Gail Robinson-Butler-Kay Travis;

VISITING ROTARIANS

PDG Bill & PDG Anne Robertson, Fulton KY

STUDENT GUESTS

Sarah Rudolph - PTHS; Blake Averill - St Marys; Kyle Stigall - Heath;

REPORTED MAKEUPS

Gear Teeth
Desiree Owen
Invocation
Joe Kauffman
Song Leader
David Comperry
Four Way Test Bill Pinkston
Family of Rotary

 
Student Guest Host
Bob Johnston
Program
Dan Key
eClubOne
Cathy Crecelius
Meetings

Bill Gore (2) Naples FL; Jayme Gholson, Murray KY;Tom Grassham, Steve Bright, David Bailey, Melanie McNeill, David Bailey, George shaw, John Halsell, Steve Shrewsberry, Chcuk Heyduck,Scott Taylor,Missy Eckenberg, Suzanne Farmer, Jim Brown, Chris McNeill, Glen Anderson, John Anderson, Jamie Futrell, Phil McIntosh, Shawn Turner, Debbie Wattier

BIRTHDAYS

NAME
DATE
Tara Kolb

February 18
Robert Meriweather
February 20
Larry Propst
February 22
Mark Sanders
February 20
Bo Sullivan

February 22
Kay Travis
February 22

CLUB ANNIVERSARIES

NAME

YEARS

DATE

Wally Bateman
14
February 22
Tommy Nuckolls
36
February 21
Larry Propst
3
February 22

 

Today's Editor - Desiree Owen

 List of Unfilled Classifications
Artist/Retail, Arts Administration, Attorney (Civil, 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, Government/Risk Management, Hardware/Retail, Hospital, Human Resources, Industrial Supplies/Wholesale, Information/Management, Information Technology, Information Technology/Internet Director, Insurance - Sales, Judge/Family Court, Judge/District, Law (Corporation, Litigation, Domestic), Medical/Podiatry, Medical Center Management, Medical/Public Relations, 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, Real Estate/Commercial, 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

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
2) Review one or more of the current or archived programs. You will be required to answer questions. Look for an arrow to find various programs.
3) Click on Makeup Form
4) Read Makeup Request Form carefully and follow directions
5) When you have filled out the Request Form, print it and turn it in to Tracie.

6) We are District 6710

Area Rotary Meetings

Monday
Mayfield, 12:00, Mayfield Country Club
Marshall County, 12:00, Majestic Steak House

Tuesday
Cadiz, 11:55, Lakeland Jamaboree Bldg.
Hopkinsville, 12:00, Memorial Bldg.
Princeton, 12:00 Majestic House Restaurant
Fulton, 12:00, Community Center

Wednesday
Clinton, 12:00, Hickman Co. Library Building

Thursday
Metropolis, 12:10, Farley's Cafeteria
Murray, 12:00, Pagliai's