 
THE SOLUTION IS EDUCATION In 199 According to Dr. McCall, continued success is dependent upon the system's ability to respond to three challenges: the changing economy which has become more cyclical and technology driven, the shift in workforce demographics driven by the large number of individuals approaching retirement, and the business community's need for skilled workers. KCTCS is doing a number of things to respond to these challenges. First, the system is working with its K-12 partners to provide students with access to programs to improve workforce readiness. Second, through the development of a new Virtual Learning initiative, KCTCS will be providing access to degree programs available entirely online. This program will not only enable students to attend class anytime, anywhere, but it will also be supported 24/7 with the counseling and advising services necessary to ensure student success. Finally, KCTCS will be addressing the business community's need for skilled workers through its Workforce Competitive Initiative. This program seeks to offer professional development to workers already in the workforce, delivering targeted education to them in a manner that is convenient and accessible. The goal is to enroll students and educate them in a manner that meets the community's needs. A critical component is the alignment of business leaders, business needs, and educational providers. To meet these objectives, continued research, community commitment, and the development of solid relationships is critical. Business needs and challenges will be ever evolving, but the solution will always remain the same. That solution is education. NOVEMBER PROGRAMS November 14, 2007 - Ethan Sullivan Smith, Kentucky Chautauqua - Price Hollowell, Black Patch War Hero, 1895-1975 November 21, 2007 - Dr. Bob Haugh speaking on his latest endurance adventure through the Gobi Desert November 28, 2007 - Bill Bartleman, The Paducah Sun John Williams, Jr. - November program chair ANNOUNCEMENTS Seventeen Rotarians are celebrating birthdays in October. Art Feather was the winner of the weekly birthday floral arrangement from The Flower Galley. The Rotary Board of Directors will meet Wednesday, November 14th at 5:15 pm at Whaler's Catch. The meeting has been moved up one week due to the Thanksgiving holiday. As a reminder, Rotarians are encouraged to think of young men and women ages 18 - 30 that might be interested in participating in a newly forming Rotaract program sponsored by our club. A sign-up sheet will be circulated around next week's meeting. This list will be used to send out invitations to prospective members to attend an informational meeting to be held in January. A charity donation was made to Lois Smith of Child Watch. The funds will be used to expand a child abuse education initiative that will take place in 33 schools in the Purchase Area involving over twelve thousand students. FEATURED ROTARIAN
GUESTS Michael Frisbey - Michael Resnick; Lois Smith - Club; Susan Graves, John Carrico, Tena Payne, Sherry Anderson, Janett Blythe - Kay Travis; Carolyn Roberts - Lorraine Schramke; Melanie McNeill - George Shaw; Harvey Sadow - Kay Travis; Andrew Long - Amy Clevidence; Ronda Hays - Mary Hammond; Sarah Bynum - Michael Walker; Judge Van Newberry, Doug Harnice- Mayor Bill Paxton; Becky Haus - Kay Travis; Brian Van Horn - Lanny King; Fran Johnson - Elaine Spalding; Joni Goodman - Pat Withrow VISITING ROTARIANS John Carrico - Mayfield; Joni Goodman - Mayfield STUDENT GUESTS
Chris Beal - PTHS; Chase Brasher - Reidland; Catherine Freeman - CCA; Rebekka Welch - St. Mary; John Evanko - Heath REPORTED MAKEUPS
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
CLUB ANNIVERSARYS The
following are celebrating the date of their induction into Rotary:
Today's
editor - Amy Clevidence
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), Electronic
Document Management, 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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8,
Dr. Michael McCall became the President of Kentucky's Community
and Technical College System. Since his appointment as President,
Dr. McCall has achieved many successes. These successes include
the merging of 28 community and technical colleges into 16 accredited
comprehensive community and technical colleges, the expansion of
the number of academic and technical programs offered, the enhancement
of services offered to employers which provide workforce training
opportunities, and improved access to postsecondary education in
response to community needs. 
Today's
featured Rotarian is Bo Sullivan. Bo is a graduate of Paducah
Tilghman High School and Lambuth University in Jackson, Tennessee.
He is First Vice President and Financial Consultant for Hilliard
Lyons. He serves on the membership committee for the club and
the Diplomat Committee for the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce.
Ad avid outdoorsman, Bo enjoys kayaking and camping. He also
enjoys shooting pool. 
