ROTARY CLUB OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY

VOL. 70, NO. 32- March 4, 2009
(215-360)

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

"ICE STORM 2009"

G. Kelly Nuckols, President/CEO of Jackson Purchase Energy

Mr. Nuckols shared a powerpoint presentation of photos taken during the storm, demonstrating the devastation our community and the JPEC team witnessed. The Ice Storm of 2009 has been dubbed by emergency workers as "worse than a hurricane."

The Jackson Purchase Energy system had the following damage: " 2,000 poles broken " Over 4,000 cross-arms broken " 250 transformers down " 100% of customers were impacted Luckily, no substations were damaged.

Early estimates show final costs to run between $15-17 million. Debris removal, pole straightening, and wire replacement work will continue over the summer.

Through mutual aid agreement with other state cooperative energy corporations, 317 guest workers from across the country (including, but not limited to, MN, GA, VA, TN, NC, and SC). Some very specialized equipment was brought in to work in the varying terrain and landscapes (often muddy or water-filled areas).

In addition to line reconstruction, JPEC forces and resources were leveraged in the following ways: " To secure hotel rooms, laundry services, and meals for the workers " Fuel for trucks " Materials for reconstruction " Answering telephone calls " Relations with County emergency services " Establishment of remote warehouses " Providing supplies to members with damage to their service " Scheduling workers for proper rest breaks

Mr. Nuckols praised the community for its overwhelming support: " Donated meals from individuals, businesses, and the JPEC Board " Discounted meals from businesses " Laundry services worked with them on hours " Cards, letters, and e-mails of support and thanks " Concern for the injured worker and his family " Use of facilities for remote warehouses

The following individuals and organizations were strategic in their support of JPEC's mission to bring power back to its members: " Sherriff's Office " County Judge Executives, Medical Facilities, City of Paducah/Mayor Paxton's office " Local bank and credit card suppliers " Fuel suppliers " Local farmers for the use of tractors " JPEC employees who went beyond the call of duty.

President John asked that Dave Clark of Paducah Power stand and both organizations were given a standing ovation for the work and dedication through the ice storm.

NEXT WEEK

March 11- Matt Griffin, Murray State Football Coach

Danny Evitts- March program chair

NEW MEMBER

Rotary welcomes new member, Stephanie Fischer, sponsored by Rotarian Mary Hammond. Stephanie is the Director of Sales at the Candlewood Suites. She is originally from St. Louis and just moved to Paducah in February to take the position with Midas Hospitality at the Candlewood Suites. She has been in Paducah for approximately 3 months and is a member of the Paducah Hospitality Association, PR1 Marketing Group, active in the Paducah Chamber of Commerce as a Diplomat, and now involved in Rotary. Stephanie is happy to be in Paducah and excited to be a member of the Rotary Club.

COMMUNITY DONATIONS

The Club awarded donations to charity donation to Arts in Focus Series (West Kentucky Community & Technical College) Gail Robinson-Butler accepted the donation.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Volunteers will be needed for the Rotary Club Quilt Show to take place April 21-25, 2009. Please be prepared to sign up for volunteer time slots at next Wednesday's meeting. Additional help will be needed this year to distribute Quilt Show flyers and publicize the show to folks here in town.

Rotary Speech Contest took place on Wednesday, February 25, 2009 at 4 pm at the McCracken County Library. Special thanks to Suzanne Farmer for organizing the effort. The First Place winner was Caitlyn Gallipof PTHS. Sectionals will take place on March 19th at the McCracken Co Library.

Quilt Show Committee meeting will take place on Thursday, March 12, 2009 at 3:30 pm on the Second Floor of the Paducah Bank building.

The Board of Directors meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at 5:15 pm at Whaler's Catch.

GUESTS

John Davis - Glen Anderson; Tim Thomas - Ken Wheeler; Stephanie Fischer - Mary Hammond; Kevin Peck- John Williams Sr.; Izell White, Chuck Williamson- Kelly Nuckols; Lewis Carr, Bill Schroeder- David Denton; Buz Smith - Bill Holsapple; Dennis Curren- Darlene Dreyer;

STUDENT GUESTS

Ben Kraus- PTHS; Morgan Seaton- CCA; Yashaswee Malla -LOHS;

REPORTED MAKEUPS

Gear Teeth
Darlene Dreyer
Invocation
Don Barger
Song Leader
John Williams Jr
Four Way Test Brandon Barnhill
Family of Rotary

 
Student Guest Host
Dan Key
Program
Danny Evitts
eClubOne
Meetings

Bill Gore (2) Naples FL; Mike Resnick, Darlene Dreyer, Murray; Steve Bright, LV McGinnty(2) Sarah Bynum, Tommy Nuckolls

BIRTHDAYS

NAME
DATE
Neil Archer

March 5

CLUB ANNIVERSARIES

NAME

YEARS

DATE

David Bailey
7
March 5
Steve Bright
28

March 4
Roger Colburn
1
March 5
Lisa Long
4

March 9
Lorraine Schramke
16
March 10
John Williams Sr.
19
March 4
Sandra Wilson
9
March 8

 

Today's Editor - Darlene Dreyer

 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