VOL. 70, NO. 43- May 27, 2009
(215-360)Published weekly except, Labor Day, New Years, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving and Quilt Show
Terry
Reeves, Concierge, EntrePaducah offered an informative presentation
of this new organization. EntrePaducah is a service organization aimed
at providing resources for entrepreneurs in our region. In 2006, a
think tank was formed to address economic development needs in the
region. In 2007, the EntrePaducah Advisory Board was formed and in
2008, EntrePaducah was born. In 2009, the first Concierge was hired
with a Technology Concierge position established for the summer of
2009.
What does EntrePaducah do? Unite our region's economic development resources to present a "united" front for entrepreneurial start-up companies. Guide entrepreneurs toward resources they need to do business in our area. Recruit entrepreneurs to our region. Retain entrepreneurs who have roots in our region. Educate students and graduates on entrepreneurial resources in our region (including partnerships with Murray State University, West Kentucky Community and Technical College, and the Alpha Project) Educate new or potential entrepreneurs by offering networking opportunities with mentors through EntreForum.The next EntreForum will be Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 7:30 am at the Department of Energy Environmental Center, 115 Memorial Drive in Paducah.
Why is EntrePaducah so important? Large industries are great for a community. . . if you can get them. In 2008, 530,000 new business start-ups opened per month in the USA. With Georgia leading the top 6 states at 590 start-ups per 100,000 people, and Ohio bringing up the bottom 6 states at 190 start-ups per 100,000 people. Kentucky had 360 start-ups for every 100,000 people. Firms of 20 or less generate the majority of new jobs in the US and new jobs from startups are an immediate boost to the economy.
Networks
are crucial to start-up success. Mr. Reeves ended his presentation
by highlighting the current strategic goals of EntrePaducah: to create
a venture capital fund for local entrepreneurs and to foster and facilitate
"culture change" towards entrepreneurism. Contact Mr. Reeves and EntrePaducah
at 270.443.1746 or visit their office at 400 Commerce Center in Paducah.
More information is available online at www.entrepaducah.com,
or by email direct to Terry Reeves at treeves@entrepaducah.com
NEXT
WEEK
Brandi
Townsend - Murray Rotary Ambassadorial Scholar - Chile Library
Project
COMMUNITY DONATION
Boy Scouts of America
- Accepted by Trey Smith
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Applications are now being taken for the Annual Group Study Exchange tour, which will be in England this year. Please contact Tracie for how to apply as a Team Leader or Team Member for the trip, which is scheduled for Sept. 20th thru Oct. 18th.
Next week, the Rotary Office will move to a new location, Suite 408 in the US Bank building.
President John
thanked all the Rotarians that helped welcome the Group Study Exchange
tour from Brazil on May 22nd. Rotarians assisting included Basil Drossos,
David Perry, L.V. McGinty, Kay Travis, Mary Hammond, Gayle Kaler, David
Clark, Jim Zumwalt, and Brian Laczko. The students received a real flavor
of Paducah by touring the River Heritage Museum, Seamans Church Institute,
Carson Four Rivers Center, Paducah Power, the floodwall murals and more.
They even had a special request ... a trip to Metropolis to see the Superman
statue!
NEW MEMBER
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For
twelve years, Terry Reeves was Corporate Communications
and Marketing Director for world-renown, and Paducah-based,
Dippin' Dots ice cream. Prior to Dippin' Dots, television
and radio newsrooms were Terry's professional home. For
more than 20 years, he was known throughout the region as
an anchor, reporter, and News Director in radio, and at
WPSD-TV in Paducah. Now, combining a career of marketing
skills and information gathering, Terry has embarked on
his new role as Concierge for EntrePaducah. And Terry has
now become our newest Rotarian sponsored by Debbie Wattier.
Welcome Terry!
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GUESTS
Michael Brents, Adam Southall - Mike Muscarella, Matt Wallis – Joe Powell, Chris Hayes – Darlene Dreyer, Alan Stout – Lanny King, Clay Johnson – Jim Zumwalt
REPORTED MAKEUPS
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Gear Teeth
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Darlene Dreyer
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Invocation
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Ron Stonecipher
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Song Leader
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David Comperry
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Family of Rotary
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Lisa Long, Steve Shrewsberry |
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Program
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Debbie
Stone,
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BIRTHDAYS
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Wally Montgomery
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May 24
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Kenny Roof
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Predrag Sredl
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May 29
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Krista Wood
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May 27
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CLUB
ANNIVERSARIES
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YEARS
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Basil Drossos
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May 28
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Bill Holsapple
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May 28
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Lynn King
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May 30
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Tom Russell
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May 29
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Today's Editor - Darlene Dreyer
List of Unfilled Classifications
Artist/Retail, Arts
Administration, Attorney ( 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, 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, 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, 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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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 6) We are District 6710 |
Area Rotary Meetings Monday Tuesday
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