VOL. 71, NO. 12- September 30, 2009
(215-360)Published weekly except, Labor Day, New Years, Christmas, Easter, 4th of July, Thanksgiving and Quilt Show
"University of Louisville Focuses on 2020"
Dr. James Ramsey, President of the
University of Louisville, said despite the significant challenges
of the past year and the certain economic challenges to come, he and
the board of trustees are focused on achieving lofty goals by the
year 2020. "We are continuing to move forward and make progress,"
he said.
Dr. Ramsey, an economist and former Kentucky budget director, is eminently familiar with the relationship between education and a healthy state economy. Upon taking the reins at U of L in 2002, he implemented a Challenge for Excellence, which met all of its goals in 2008. But not content rest on its laurels, the University is now launching plans to continue its quest as a nationally recognized research institution directed toward "transitional research from mind to marketplace." This approach has already resulted in great strides in medical and renewable energy research for the Commonwealth. It has produced a cancer drug, Gardasil and brought a national laboratory to the state to develop lithium ion batteries.
Under the 2020 Plan, the University seeks to increase the number of start-ups, patents and license options agreements that will help drive the Kentucky economy in the future, in addition to awarding more degrees. In 1999, 1,734 degrees were conferred. In 2008, there was a 40% increase up to 2,428. The 2020 goal is a 60% increase up to 3,076. The quality of students enrolling at U of L also continues to increase. The average ACT scores have risen from 20.7 to 24.5 last year, well above the national average.
Dr. Ramsey says U of L is expanding its facilities by opening a technology and biolab facility on the Shelbyhurst campus and a new downtown health resource park, in conjunction with Norton's and Jewish hospitals that may attract a $700 million VA hospital.
He predicted a "painful" upcoming state budget next year, but made the case for increased state funding of education at all levels. Only 21% of Kentuckians have a college degree resulting in the state's per capita income being only 80% of the national average. "We spend more on our inmates at $19,000 each than we do on our 6-K students at $9,000 each or on higher education at $6,945."
Dr. Ramsey said, "There are four keys to Kentucky's future. Education, education, education, education."
NEXT WEEK
Rotary District Governor Chuck Cicchella
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Oct 14th - Economics of a Winery - Allen Dossey
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Oct 21st - WKCTC - Emerging Technology
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Oct 28th - 4-H Award and Recognition Program
Lorraine Schramke--October Program Chair
ANNOUNCEMENTS
The Rotary Board of Directors will meet next Wednesday, Oct. 7th at 11:00 am at the Carson Center prior to the Club meeting.
The dictionaries are in and are in need of 4 Way Test labels and delivery to all the 3rd graders in McCracken Co. Please contact Tracie at the Rotary Office if you can help.
The Rotary Leadership Conference (RLI) will be held Nov. 14th in Metropolis. Contact President L.V. or Tracie to register.
NEW MEMBER
Lanny King introduced Duncan Pitchford as Rotary's newest member. Duncan is a partner at Whitlow, Roberts and Straub and is a former clerk for Rotarian and Federal Judge Tom Russell. He is a graduate of Centre College and Washington and Lee. He and his wife, Alice, have two children. Duncan is very active with the Chamber of Commerce and many other local and state boards. Welcome Duncan!
SEPTEMBER STUDENT GUESTS
Grant Harned-Community Christian, Sharon Leone - Paducah Tilghman, Ashley Lay-Heath, Aaron Lindsey-Reidland, Sam Thompson-St Mary's, Andrew Croft Lone Oak (not pictured)
GUESTS
Donna Wear-LV McGinty; Dan Varonin-Gerry Montgomery; Dr. Evelyn Jones- Wally Montgomery; Barbara Livingston- Mike Livingston; Loretta Maldaner-; Dona Rains, Dr Jacqueline Carter, Dennis boyd, Julie Gordon-Riley, Kerri Rennzel-Dr. Patrick Withrow
VISITING ROTARIANS
Sim Davenport, Owensboro; Lukas Dwelly, Louisville
REPORTED MAKEUPS
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Gear Teeth
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Desiree Owen
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Invocation
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Brenda Allcock
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Song Leader
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Joe Beal
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Family of Rotary
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Tom Grassham |
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Program
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Chris McNeill
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BIRTHDAYS
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Lydia May
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Jayson McKeown
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October 5
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Hardy Roberts
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October 6
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Hutch Smith
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October 5
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John Williams Jr.
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October 3
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Today's Editor - Desiree Owen
List of Unfilled Classifications
Artist/Retail, 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/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 Club 3745 |
Area Rotary Meetings Monday Tuesday
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