VOL. 71, NO. 25- February 3, 2010
(215-360)

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

"Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games"

 

For sixteen days beginning September 25th and ending October 10th, Lexington will play host to the 2010 World Equestrian Games. This event is held every four years and is the largest equine event in the world. This year is the first year that the event has been held outside of Europe. Prior host cities include Stockholm, Sweden; The Hauge, Netherlands; Rome, Italy; Jerez, Spain; and Aachen, Germany. Alltech is this year's title sponsor. This year marks the first year that the World Equestrian Games has had a title sponsor. Additional sponsors include Rolex, Rood & Riddle, Ariat, John Deere, Kentucky Ale, Dippin' Dots and Bluegrass Airport.

The event consists of world championships for eight equestrian sports including: dressage, endurance, eventing, reining, jumping, vaulting, driving, and para-equestiran. Over 600 competitors from 60 countries will compete. The event is expected to draw 600,000 spectators and be broadcast to more than 460 million worldwide television viewers. NBC will host live weekend coverage as will a number of major cable providers.

This event is estimated to have an estimated economic impact of $150 million within the state of Kentucky. The average attendee will stay 9 nights in the state of Kentucky. The economic impact is projected to reach the entire state of Kentucky, not just Lexington where the event is to be held. The Alltech Fortnight Festival incorporates the equine industry with Kentucky arts and music with statewide concerts taking place every night of the event. In the last two years, Paducah and Murray have both played host to a Fortnight Concert Series bringing visitors to our region.

Tickets range in price from $25 to $150. Those interesting in attending can obtain additional information about the games by visiting the official website at www.alltechfeigames.com or by calling (859) 255-2010 ext. 231. Over 11,000 volunteers have registered to assist with this year's games. Additional volunteers are still needed. Visit the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games website to apply to be a 2010 volunteer.

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Bill Bartleman - Political Update

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Rotarians reaching out to Haiti - ShelterBox started as the brainchild of one Rotarian with the support of his Rotary Club in year 2000 – ShelterBox has grown to become the largest Rotary Club project in The 100 Year History Of The Organization and is a Global Rotary Club Project. Checks are due as soon as possible and should be made to ShelterBoxUSA. They can be mailed to our office Rotary Club of Paducah, P.O. Box 398, Paducah, KY 42002-0398 or if you prefer ShelterBoxUSA, 8374 Market St. #203, Lakewood Ranch, FL. 34202 http://www.shelterbox.org/

The attendance report was given for the month of January. There was 58.1% attendance for the month with 70 Rotarians having 100% attendance for the month and 37 Rotarians with 75% attendance for the month. There were two attendance prizes this period. The winners were Mark Thompson and Suzanne Farmer.

Additional prizes were awarded to three Rotarians who are celebrating their birthday in February. Missy Eckenberg won the flowers donated by inBloom Florist. Kelly Nuckols and Roger Coburn won tickets provided by Carson Center.

Information about District Rotary Scholarships is available. http://www.rotarydistrict6710.org/view/251 Seven scholarships will be awarded in our district. Our local deadline is Feb 25, 2010.

As a reminder, the annual speech contest is being held February 24, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. at the McCracken County Library. The regional contest will also be hosted in Paducah on May 5, 2010 at the McCracken County Library.

CHARITY DONATIONS

A charity donation accepted by Brian Lackzo, Carson Center- Class Acts Series. The Class Acts series is an education program for children Pre-K to grade 12 designed to enrich their school day with programs that connect their math, science and reading curriculum to performing arts.

GUESTS

Gary Peat-John Williams Sr; Trish Stechenrider- Mary Hammond; Bill Holt, Brandon Moore, Jessica Stinson, Shelby Reynolds, - Mike Muscarella; James Biggs-Wally Montgomery;Stacy Puckett-Suzanne Farmer; Kay Feathers - Jackie Jones

FEBRUARY STUDENT GUESTS

BIRTHDAYS

Alex Edwards-February 5
Greg Menke- February 6
Kelly Nuckols- February 3
Bud Qualk- February 9