ROTARY CLUB OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY

VOL. 69, NO. 12- September 26, 2007
(215-360)

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

ALWAYS HAVE YOUR HAND OUT TO GIVE

Darrell Griffith felt an immediate connection with the Paducah Rotary Club since they both believe in generosity to their communities. Griffith, also known as Mr. Dunkerstein for his outstanding records at U of L and the Utah Jazz, said nothing is more important than an outstretched hand to help those who have helped guide us.

He cited his teachers and family as important influences on his character. They gave him their time, which is a priceless gift. In turn, Griffith is giving his time to help with projects such as a Christmas program in Louisville that transports homeless from shelters to a cafeteria where they are fed by the youth of his church. "This not only helps the homeless but also helps the youth have an understanding of giving. It teaches children to give back."

"The mentality of children when I was growing up and now are worlds apart." When he was young his X-Box was a makeshift aluminum board. Play activities usually took place outside or in gym class. There were no vending machines and lunches were green beans, carrots, milk and food prepared from scratch. "This generation is spoiled."

Griffith also believes that opportunities are all around us in the U.S. "We have no reason to complain."

A trip to Bangladesh opened his eyes to the poverty there. "We were advised not to give to the children who were asking for money but I felt I had to do it. They came out of the woodwork begging for a nickel, quarter or anything we could give." That experience made him think about what we have in the U.S. and the opportunities we take for granted.

Griffith is currently the Special Assistant to UK President James Ramsey. He also is part of the Capital Campaign team for the university and is involved in outreach for the school.

During the Q and A time he advised parents to let kids decide what they want to do so they won't get burned out from taking on too many activities.

NEXT WEEK

October 3. 2007 - 4-H Awards Program - to be held at the Civic Center, 2701 Park Avenue

OCTOBER PROGRAMS

October 10, 2007 - Dr. Lee Todd - President University of Kentucky

October 17, 2007 - Scott McGee - News anchor for WPSDTV.

October 24, 2007 - Randy Wyatt - Paducah Tilghman's boys track coach

October 31, 2007 - Dr. Bob Haugh - Speaking on his latest endurance adventure through the Gobi desert.
John Anderson, III - October program chair

ANNOUNCEMENTS

IMPORTANT REMINDER

On October 3rd the club meeting will be held at the Civic Center, 2701 Park Avenue. This is the 44th 4-H Awards program that we have sponsored. It was very crowded last year and we hope this move will accommodate everyone. The meeting time will remain the same.

Elaine Spalding urged everyone to make his or her reservations by tomorrow for next Thursday's Power in Partnership breakfast. Elaine Chao will be the speaker.

Phyllis needs volunteers to distribute and put labels on the 900 dictionaries that will be distributed to all third graders in the city and county schools. Contact her if you can help.

The next Board of Directors meeting is October 17 at noon at Whaler's Catch.

Den Johnston won the arrangement from the Flower Gallery. Den will be celebrating his birthday on Saturday.

Community Donation

May Louise Zumwalt accepted the charity donation on behalf of the Museum of American Quilt Society. She said the Rotary support enables them to provide an opportunity for students to see art in a museum setting and provide free admission to the museum for adults in assisted living homes.

NEW MEMBER PROPOSED

Upon recommendation of the Classification and Membership Screening committees, the Board of Directors, the following have been proposed for membership in the Rotary Club of Paducah. Objections must be filed in writing to the club secretary within seven (7) days.

Jennifer Lynn Dearness- Residence Inn - General Manager; classification of Hotel Management; proposed by Mary Hammond

GUESTS

Renea Akin - Mike Muscarella; Harry Reed - Bev Reed

VISITING ROTARIANS

None



STUDENT GUESTS

Louesa Akin - St. Mary; Ann Waldrop - PTHS

Trevor DeJarnett - CCA; Neal Millay - Heath; Audrey Harned - Reidland; Kyle Oetjen - Lone Oak

ROTARIAN OF THE WEEK PHIL JUSTICE

What do the Hatfield and McCoys and Phil Justice have in common? They are all from Pikeville. As a matter of fact, Phil's mother is a member of the Hatfield family.

Phil moved from that part of the state when left for college to pursue a degree in health services. He spent most of his career in sales in Indiana until 2003 when he moved to Paducah. He is currently the regional director of development for the Sunrise Children's Services. Phil is the father of two sons and grandfather of four granddaughters. He enjoys traveling and reading and, of course, attending Rotary.

REPORTED MAKEUPS

Gear Teeth: Jackie Jones

Invocation: Glen Anderson

Song Leader: Michael Cochran

Family of Rotary Committee: June Antony, Mary Hammond

Featured Rotarian: Debbie Stone

Student Guests: Missy Eckenberg

Sgt. At Arms: Ken Schuppert, Chuck Heyduck, Art Feather

Program: Jamie Futrell

eClub One: Lynn King (3)

Other Clubs: Randy Bratton - Henderson, KY

Dictionary Project: Mike Resnick, Art Feather

Board of Directors: George Shaw, Steve Shrewsberry, Scott Taylor, Chuck Heyduck, Dwane Tucker, Jim Sigler, Chris McNeill, Suzanne Farmer, Jamie Futrell, Jamey Brown, John Williams, Jr.

 

 

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

NAME

DATE

Den Johnston
September 29
Lydia May
October 2
John Williams, Jr.
Octobber 3

CLUB ANNIVERSARYS

 The following are celebrating the date of their induction into Rotary:

Name

Induction Date

Years in Club


Today's editor - Jackie Jones

 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

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 Phyllis.

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, Montego's
Murray, 12:00, Pagliai's