Mary Arnold, Editor

The Rotary Club of Evansville's Weekly Newsletter

This week's program:

March 20                       Mayor,  Jonathan Weinzapfel

                                        "State of the City"

                                        Greeters:  Cathy Eichele

                                                           Cliff Martin

                                        Invoker:

March 27                       John David Lutz, Chairman

                                        University of Evansville Theatre

                                        Greeters:  Kurt Eichmiller

                                                           Jack Van Stone

                                        Invoker:

April 3                             Holly Dun Pendleton and Detective, Brian Turpin

                                        "How Holly's House will Benefit the Community"

                                        Greeters: 

                                        Invoker:

April 10                          GSE Team - Tochigi City, Japan

                                        Greeters: 

                                        Invoker:

April 17                          Susan Ellsperman, Director-Center for Applied

                                        Research and Economic Development of USI

                                       "USI CARED:  A new weapon to strengthen

                                         business, organizations and the economy of the

                                         region"

                                        Greeters:

                                        Invoker:

April 24                          Michael A. McRobbie, Indiana University

                                       President Elect                  

                                      "Cooperation and Collaboration: 

                                        A Vision for Progress"

                                        Greeters: 

                                        Invoker:

March Programs                                         David Dial

April Programs                                            Brian/Barbara Williams

Program  Information, 428-6500            Becki Alcorn

MARCH - ROTARY LITERACY MONTH

         CIVIC AWARD WINNER!

JIM McCARTY, SR.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

"ONE IMPORTANT KEY TO SUCCESS IS SELF-CONFIDENCE.  AN IMPORTANT KEY TO SELF-CONFIDENCE IS PREPARATION."  ARTHUR ASHE

MARCH BOARD MEETING

The March Board of Directors meeting will be held on March 20, at 10:45 AM in the G.A.R. Please note the change in time and date. All members are invited to attend.

THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS

Please continue to keep all Rotarians and their families in your thoughts and prayers.

DISTRICT CONFERENCE

The combined district conference for District 6560 and 6580 is April 20 through April 22 at the newly restored French Lick Hotel and Conference Center. Reservations should be made directly with the French Lick Springs Resort at 1-866-379-2202 or www.frenchlick.com The special Rotary rate is $90/night. Our Club will pay $50 toward the registration fee. Flyers with additional information are available at the sign in tables.

ROTARY YOUTH EXCHANGE

A host family is needed! From Andrew Alexander: “We will have an opportunity for a local family to host our inbound exchange student. Lubo is from Slovakia and has a good command of English. He attends the Signature School and is much like a typical teenager. Lubo has made numerous friends. As mentioned at our Rotary meeting, we will help arrange transportation to and from school for Lubo, as this is often a prospective family’s primary concern. Consider discussing this unique opportunity to spend several months as an ambassador for our Club and our country with your spouse, family, good friends or neighbors. Keep in mind our host family does not have to be a Rotarian. Please contact Steve Groves, 434-4880 or steve@01inc.com or Andrew Alexander, 476-1456, or Andrew.alexander@sci-us.com  to express your interest.”

THANK YOU

To: Ruthie Shekell and all Rotarians who participated in making the Civic Award a real surprise and successful event. To: Kenan L. Schultheis, agent and principal of Schultheis Insurance Agency in Evansville, who has been elected to the board of directors of State Automobile Mutual Insurance Co. of Columbus, Ohio.

CIVIC AWARD

Congratulations James A. McCarty, Sr. on being named the 2006 Rotary Civic Award winner. In making the announcement, Jim was honored for living the teachings of his faith, quiet effectiveness, being a strong mentor, who emphasizes the need for education and service to his family, his country, his fellow men and women, numerous civic organizations and educational institutions, and for his years of using his vocation to nourish and beautify Planet Earth. We are proud to have Jim and his son J.T. as Rotarians.

ROTARY ADDRESS

IMPORTANT! Please be sure to use P.O. Box 1131, Evansville, IN 47706 for all Rotary correspondence including dues payment.

NEW MEMBER ORIENTATION

The New Member Orientation is scheduled for Tuesday, March 27 at 11:00 AM.

CALLING FOR ROTARY HISTORY

Harry Lukens is working on the history of our Club. If you have any information i.e., minutes, other printed materials – brochures, flyers, newspaper articles,  on or about our Club, particularly between 1950 and 1980, please contact Harry Lukens, 425-5555, or Ruthie Shekell, 962-4687.

GROUP STUDY EXCHANGE

Host families are still needed. The GSE team from Tochigi City, Japan, Evansville’s sister city, will arrive from Corydon, IN on Thursday, April 5, 2007. They will attend the Warrick meeting that Thursday. Team members will attend our Rotary Club meeting on Tuesday, April 10, then depart for Terre Haute. During their time in Evansville, team members will be attending cultural events and visiting local businesses. Host families are needed for the members of the team from April 5 through 9. Contact Mark E. Miller, mmiller@indidanlawonline.com, or 425-1490 if you would like to be a host family or provide transportation for the team.

SCHOOL REQUEST

From Candice Moore: Good Shepherd school needs desk chairs. The existing chairs can not be salvaged from the fire; and, they do not have the funds right now to purchase new ones.  School will be back session in their building after spring break. If any one can help with desk chairs please contact Candice at 428-6500 or CCMoore@bkd.com

Need more information? Try the web site, it contains answers to frequently asked questions. You can also find information in your Membership Directory.

CLUB INFORMATION

Club Website
www.evansvillerotary.com

District 6580
www.rotary6580.org

Rotary International
www.rotary.org

Chartered
December 9, 1913

Charter Number
102

Club Number
3435

Meeting Time
Tuesdays at Noon

Meeting Location
The Coliseum
300 Court Street
Evansville, IN

Mailing Address
PO Box 1131
Evansville, IN 47706-1131

Office Information
1100 W Lloyd Expy
Suite 504
Evansville, IN 47708
812-962-4687 phone
812-962-4688 fax
info@evansvillerotary.com

2006-2007 Officers
Teri Hollander Albin, President
Rebecca Alcorn, President Elect
Matt Volkman, Vice President
John Wolk, Secretary
Jeffrey Berger, Treasurer
Paul Crimm, Sergeant At Arms
Ron Keeping, Past President

2006-2007 Board of Directors
Nancy Bizal
Dan Carwile
Carter Clarke
Maurice Coates
Lois Duncan
Abbas Foroughi
Marilee Fowler
Jeffrey Henning
Prudence Hoesli
Stephen Jennings
Kalah Jerstad
Tonya Kirkland
Nancy Koehler
Jane Wittmer Kuhn
Susie Mattingly
Craig McNett
Martin Rowland
Ryan Scheidler
Jack Schriber
Cathy Sickman Renner
Ann Stegall
Gary Van Zandt
Lee Vernon
Amy Walker

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