 
THE IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP
Dr. Hogancamp explained that sleep is not a passive process at all. Your brain and your body withdraws from the environment during sleep, but there are very active electrical and hormonal changes taking place. Humans cycle through different phases of sleep about every 90 minutes ranging from a Transitional phase to Nonrem, Rem and then Delta Sleep, during which the body gets the most true rest. Age, cultural differences and illnesses can alter the natural Circadian Rhythm of sleep patterns. Modern electric lights and societal changes mean many people have disrupted this natural rhythm resulting in fatigue and leading to true sleep deprivation. Without proper sleep, the body doesn't get the restorative processes necessary, which can cause grouchiness, poor concentration, impaired judgment and depression. Physically, the body reacts by suffering with impaired strength and stamina, an impaired immune system and an altered metabolism that could lead to obesity. Dr. Hogancamp said a person who has been deprived sleep for 18 hours is comparable to having a blood alcohol level of .05. In fact, 100 thousand traffic accidents annually are attributed to drowsy driving. Sleep deprivation also leads to more workplace accidents and lower productivity. A lack of sleep can lead to "microbursts" of sleep throughout the day lasting a few seconds or progressing to periods of several minutes at a time. Sleep is natural to nearly all living creatures, said Dr. Hogancamp, including all mammals, birds, fish and insects. No doubt many busy humans wish they could sleep with only half of their brains like some fish and migratory birds the Dr. mentioned. MARCH PROGRAMS March 19 - Merle Paschedag - RecycleNow March 26- Terry Blackwell - CEO Girls Scouts of Kentucy David Jernigan- March program chair NEW MEMBER ROGER COLBURN INDUCTED
FEATURED ROTARIAN DANNY EVITTS
ANNOUNCEMENTS Fourteen Rotarians are celebrating March birthdays. Anita Ward claimed this week's birthday floral arrangement provided by the Flower Gallery in Lone Oak. Jamie Futrell said the Club's "winning streak" for attendance came to halt in February as it dropped to 53%, down from 59% in January. Sixty-two Rotarians had a 100% attendance record, however. Bo Sullivan claimed the monthly attendance prize drawing, which was a $50 gift certificate to Doe's Eat Place. President George offered condolences to Jim Zumwalt on the passing of his father last week. Congratulations were in order for John Anderson III on the birth of a daughter last Friday. Mother Amy, and baby are doing well. GUESTS Sandra Jernigan-David Jernigan, Lindsey Helm, Katherine Polk-Mike Muscarella STUDENT GUESTS Audrey Conway-Heath, Eric Kiser-Lone Oak, John Warmath-Paducah Tilghman, Katie Knecht-Reidland, Amber Ballard-St. Mary ROTARY CLUB OF PADUCAH SEEKS APPLICANTS FOR AMBASSADORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS The Rotary Club of Paducah is seeking applicants for the 2009-10 Rotary Foundation Ambassadorial Scholarship, which is the world's largest privately funded international scholarships program. The Club is seeking applicants whose legal or permanent residence or place of full-time study or employment is McCracken County. Applicants must have completed at least two years of college-level coursework or equivalent professional experience by the start of the 2009-10 academic year. Information and applications are available on line at www.rotarydistrict6710.org. On the home page, click Higher Education, then Ambassadorial Scholarship. Completed applications must be received by March 10 by the Rotary Club of Paducah, 608 Broadway, Paducah KY 42001. The Rotary Foundation requires that applications be submitted through and endorsed by a local Rotary Club. For information, please call 442-3418. Almost 37,000 men and women from 100 nations have studied abroad through this program in the past 60 years. The purpose is to advance international understanding and friendly relations among people of different countries. The program sponsors scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students as well as for qualified professionals pursuing vocational studies. Each scholarship involves an academic year of study and has a value of up to $24,000. Characteristics of ideal applicants include: success in academics and/or vocation, proficiency in the language in the country in which he/she seeks to study, record of community service; knowledge of the history, culture, and politics of the applicant's home community and study country; and ideas as to how he/she will improve international understanding and world peace. Spouses, children, and grandchildren of Rotarians are not eligible to apply. However, members of Rotaract Clubs are eligible and encouraged to apply. REPORTED MAKEUPS Gear Teeth: Desiree Owen Invocation: David Comperry Song Leader: David Jernigan Family of Rotary Committee: Melanie McNeill, Darlene Dreyer Sgt. At Arms: Art Feather, Marvin Devers, Chuck Heyduck, Ken Schuppert Program: David Jernigan Featured Rotarian: Lydia May Student Guests: Mike Muscarella Rotaract Meeting: Erin Whitlock, George Shaw 100% ATTENDANCE FOR FEBRUARY Glenda Adkisson, Robert Alexander, Glen Anderson, John Anderson, III; June Antony, David Bailey, Don Barger, Jim Brown, Jamey Brown, Roger Cain, Amy Clevidence, Michael Cochran, Rick Coltharp, David Comperry, Cathy Crecelius, Marvin Devers, Darlene Dreyer, Eileen Duobinis-Gray, Missy Eckenberg, Danny Evitts, Suzanne Farmer, Art Feather, Jamie Futrell, Bill Gore, John Halsell, BA Hamilton, Tony Hamilton, Mary Hammond, Jim Harris, John Harris, Chuck Heyduck, Den Johnston, Dan Key, Tara Kolb, Lisa Long, LV McGinty, Phil McIntosh, Chris McNeill, Melanie McNeill, Mike Muscarella, Tommy Nuckolls, Kelly Nuckols, Kathleen Overlin, Desiree Owen, Mike Resnick, Carolyn Roberts, Harvey Sadow, Ken Schuppert, Robyn Shapiro, George Shaw, Steve Shrewsberry, Jim Sigler, Jeff Steiner, Debbie Stone, Mike Stone, Ron Stonecipher, Bo Sullivan, Scott Taylor, Shawn Turner, Debbie Wattier, John Williams, Jr., Erik Wolfe 50% - 75% ATTENDANCE FOR FEBRUARY Brenda Allcock, Ron Bacon, Steve Bright, Jim Brockenborough, Ken Cooper, Herschel Dungey, Joni Goodman, Ronda Hays, David Jernigan, Robert Johnston, Jackie Jones, Pat Kerr, Marie Liang, Andrew Long, Terry McKee, Dave Perry, Lee Powell, Bev Reed, Lorraine Schramke, Dwane Tucker, Anita Ward, Ken Wheeler, Erin Whitlock, Sandra Wilson, Pat Withrow, May Louise Zumwalt, Bruce Brockenborough, Jennifer Dearness, Dave Denton, Allen Dossey, Bill Dyer, Royce English, Gregg Flanigan, Betty Higdon, Ron Jackson, Bob Johnston, Kyle Katterjohn, Amy Kight, Lynn King, Georgann Lookofsky, Lydia May, Allison Ogden, Larry Propst, Deborah Simon, George Sirk, Jay Siska, Elaine Spalding, Hal Sullivan, Dick Veazey, Kristin Williams HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
CLUB ANNIVERSARYS The
following are celebrating the date of their induction into Rotary:
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
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Did
you get enough sleep last night? Chances are you didn't for various
reasons. Dr. William Hogancamp, a Paducah neurologist and medical
director for Sleep Services, said about 8 hours is required to not
only feel your best, but to maintain your physical and mental health.
President
George was pleased to induct another new Rotarian today. Roger
Colburn, sponsored by Glen Anderson, is a native western Kentuckian
who holds a degree in Civil Engineering from the University
of Kentucky. He is a licensed engineer in several states and
a licensed surveyor in both Kentucky and Texas. His engineering
career began at Florence and Hutchinson as a college intern
and continues today as the Executive Vice President of the Civil
Engineering Division responsible for both the Paducah and Lexington
offices. He left F&H only briefly to serve as the Director for
Engineering and Surveying for the City of Paducah. Roger lives
in Calvert City and is a member of the United Methodist Church
there. He is an avid outdoorsmen and enjoys dirt biking and
golf. Welcome to the Club, Roger!
Lydia
May introduced this week's Featured Rotarian. Lydia's friend
and former colleague, Danny Evitts, joined Paducah Rotary three
years ago, but has been a Rotarian for a total of ten years
adding his previous membership in the Madisonville club. Danny
is currently the President of Independence Bank in Paducah,
but began his banking career in 1971 with the former Citizens
Bank. He also has the distinction of being a member of three
Chambers of Commerce: Paducah, Murray and Madisonville from
which he graduated from all three Leadership programs. He has
three children and four grandchildren, loves golf and enjoys
teaching business courses. 