VOL. 69, NO. 47- June 25, 2008
(215-360)

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

• 31 years - Dan Key
• 11 Years - Tommy Nuckolls, Desiree Owen
• 12 years - Marvin Devers, LV McGinty, Ken Schuppert
• 13 years - Cathy Crecelius, Bill Gore
• 14 years - Art Feather
• 15 years - June Antony
• 16 years - John Harris, Jim Harris
• 17 years - Chuck Heyduck, Mike Resnick
• 20 years - Den Johnston
• 31 years - Dan Key

• 31 years - Jim Brockenborough, Predrag Sredl, and Ron Stonecipher
• 32 years - Bill Paxton, Den Johnston
• 33 years - Marvin Devers
• 34 years - Tom Russell, Dan Key, Roger Kellner
• 35 years - Clark Hall, Anthony Markgraf, Tommy Nuckolls
• 36 years - David Denton, Joe Powell
• 37 years - Tim Taylor, Mike Livingston, Joe Framptom, and Andrew Wood
• 38 years - Pat Kerr, Hardy Roberts
• 41 years - Bob Johnston, Charles Moffitt
• 43 years - John Barker,
• 44 years - Bill Dyer
• 46 years - William Howerton
• 47 years - Chuck Heyduck
• 50 years - Irv Bright, John O'Neil III
• 57 years - Gene Katterjohn

• $16,000 given to the Rotary International Fund, with 119 sustaining members, who donate $100 or more each year to the fund.
• $23,150 given to various non-profit organizations.
• More than $33,000 raised at the 20th Annual Rotary Antique Quilt Show for REAP.
• $5,000 raised during the annual Salvation Army Kettle Drive, which the Club once again, earned the Civic Club trophy for raising the most money under the leadership of Bill Dyer.
• $50,000 contributed to the Emerging Technology Building at West Kentucky Community College in honor of Rotary and Bill and Meredith Schroeder.
• $77,997.79 total in charitable funds.

Other achievements during President George's year include:

• Providing free dictionaries to every 3rd grader in Paducah and McCracken County. o
• Providing more than 1,500 "Read a Book" bags to the parents of every newborn at Lourdes and Western Baptist Hospitals to promote early reading to children.
• Celebrating the 20th year of the Antique Quilt Show chaired by L.V. McGinty. The $34,000 raised for REAP provided loans to 8 students this year. A total of $850,000 in REAP loans have benefited 20 years worth of area students.

President George awarded the Distinguished Service Award to long-time Rotarian, Dwayne Tucker, who has served on the REAP Board for 20 years and 8 years as Chair.

The Club also successfully established a Rotaract program this year with more than 16 members. Rotaract is a program sponsored by Rotary for those ages 18 to 30. President Crystal Jeter presented a framed photo of last week's Charter Induction Ceremony to President George and Rotoract Committee Chair Erin Whitlock, who was also honored with a Certificate of Achievement for her organizational efforts. Thirteen of Rotoract's members were guests of the Club and recognized. Lauren Wallace, Jayme Brockman, Clay Wallace, Laqueta Perry, Emily Cahen, Crystal Jeter, Chris Jeter, Chuck Sexton, Jessica Zaugg, Emily Scott, Carrie Moore, John Pace, and April Wolfrom.

President George also noted that the Club was one of only 17 Clubs in District 6710, which received Rotary's Presidential Citation this year. He recognized the Club's Board of Directors, Officers and volunteers for helping to make the year such a success.

Yet another transitional milestone was occured today, as well. After 6 years as the Club's Executive Secretary, Phyllis Russell retired to spend more time with her new grandson, Charlie. President George praised Phyllis for making the Rotary office more professional and efficient. In recognition, President George and Bill Dyer inducted Phyllis as the Club's newest Rotarian. Bill, who was Club President when Phyllis took on the job said, "The Club was much bigger, better, stronger and more esteemed since 'he' hired Phyllis in 2002." Phyllis was also honored for all her hard work and years of dedication to the Rotary organization, with the Rotarian of the Year Award.

The 2007-08 Officers and Directors were awarded plaques for their service. Officers: President - George Shaw, President elect - John Halsell, Vice president - LV McGint,y Secretary - Steve Shrewsberry, Treasurer - Scott Taylor, Sgt.- at- Arms - Chuck Heyduck, Gear Teeth Editors - Desiree Owen, Amy Clevidence, REAP Chair - Dwane Tucker, Ex Officio Jim Sigler. Board: Jamey Brown, Chris McNeill, Suzanne Farmer, June Antony, Rick Coltharp, Jamie Futrell, John Williams, Jr., Glen Anderson, Missy Eckenberg, Phil McIntosh, Shawn Turner.

The 2008-09 Officers and Directors were also introduced. President elect - LV McGinty, Vice president - David Bailey, Secretary - Steve Shrewsberry, Treasurer - Scott Taylor, Gear Teeth editors - Desiree Owen, Darlene Dreyer, Sgt.- at -Arms - Chuck Heyduck, REAP chair - Ed Hely, Ex Officio - George Shaw, Board; Glen Anderson* Missy Eckenberg* Phil McIntosh* Shawn Turner* Suzanne Farmer* Chris McNeill** Jim Brown** Jamie Futrell** Mike Muscarella** John Anderson, III* Debbie Wattier** 2008-2009* 2008-2010**

With that, President George passed the gavel and the antique President's pin to new President John Halsell. Former President George then received the Past President's pin and a plaque commemorating his outstanding year of service.

President John will outline his goals for the new Rotary year at next week's meeting.

GUESTS

Lauren Wallace, Jayme Brockman, Clay Wallace, Laqueta Perry, Emily Cahen, Crystal Jeter, Chris Jeter, Chuck Sexton, Jessica Zaugg, Emily Scott, Carrie Moore, John Pace, April Wolfrom - Club, Liz Shaw-George Shaw, DeeAnne Taylor, Zachary Taylor, Krista Taylor - Scott Taylor, Sarah McIntosh - Phil McIntosh, Tracy Bennett - Andrew Long, Bill Beasley - L.V. McGinty, Jana McKeown - Jayson McKeown, Sarah Hendley - Missy Eckenberg, Nicole Cobb - Herschel Dungey

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