Spring 2010 St. Mary's Reading Rotarian Program
The spring 2010 St. Mary’s Reading Rotarian Program is scheduled for April 7 to 9th and the week of April 12-16th. All EVSC 1st grade classes are included in this program. The selected book for this period is: “I Will Never Not Ever Eat a Tomato” by Lauren Child. Time and dates vary with each school, however, if there is a particular school you would like to read at, you may contact Cathy Renner at  812-455-8900 to secure that spot. Sign up sheets and books are available at the back of the room before and after the Tuesday meetings. It takes so little time – approximately 15 minutes – to reap such great rewards.

New Member Proposals
Marc Vertin, Reserve Agent with Farmers Insurance, is being proposed for membership by Mary Arnold. Marc’s classification is Insurance. Also, Kent Brasseale, Partner at Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn, LLP, is being proposed by Brian Williams. Kent’s classification is Attorney. Any one objecting to these proposals should contact the Membership committee.

District 6580 Assembly
Rotary District 6580 Assembly is Saturday, May 15, 2010 at the Applied Technology building, Vincennes University, Vincennes, Indiana.

District Conference
Mark your calendar for the District 6580 Conference on April 23-24 at the IU Memorial Union in Bloomington. The District web site www.rotary6580.org  has all the information and registration forms needed. All attendees must register; however, the registration fee of $35 is waived if you are a non-Rotarian spouse or guest, Rotaract or Interact member, GSE, YE, Ambassadorial Scholar or a Rotarian who has joined Rotary since April 30, 2009.   The last day that you may register for the conference is April 17, 2010. We look forward to seeing you at the District Conference April 23-24. If you have any further questions do not hesitate to call or write to Peggy L. Peter (812-949-6100 or prespeggy@aol.com)  for assistance.

2009/2010 Rotary Directory
The 2009/2010 Rotary Directories are in! If you have not picked up your directory, please contact Christy Scroggins at 962-4687 to reserve your copy to be picked up. 

GSE Host Families Needed
The GSE team will be here in our area from April 25 until the 28th.  We have 2 women and 2 men along with the Team leader.  This year's team is from the Netherlands.  All speak English and have no special food requirements.  They are all in their 20's except for the Team leader who is 61. We'll need host families in the Evansville area for 4 nights with possible two evening meals, one on Sunday evening and possibly Wed evening. We have had two families already volunteer – J.T. McCarty and Amy Walker. We need one more family to volunteer. Please contact Christy at info@evansvillerotary.com  or 962-4687 if you are interested.

North Woods Clean-Up Day
A clean up day for North Woods is planned for Saturday,  May 1st from 9 am to 12 noon.  We will be working with Evansville Park's Foundation volunteers.  Mark your calendars and let Christy know if you can assist.

Angel Mounds Reception
There will be an Art Auction and Wine Tasting reception on Friday, March 26, at 6:00 PM honoring Rotarian Robert A. Davies. This is on opening night of the 4 Winds Native American Fine Art Bazaar Show & Sale at Angel Mounds. The show and sale is March 27 and 28. Contact Angel Mounds direct at 812.853.3956, if you are interested in attending the reception. Congratulations Bob!

Coliseum Restoration
The Rotary Service project, the restoration of the women’s rest room, was completed in time for the meeting on March 16. Thank you is extended to Gene Warren, J.T. Kinkel and Jeff Happe for providing architectural, engineering and construction expertise. A special thank you is extended to all male Rotarians and guests for giving up their restroom for the last three weeks.

Ambassador Program
Rotary School Ambassadors are still needed for the following schools:
   
Parochial Schools                                                
Christ the King 
Resurrection   
St. Joseph                                        
St. John the Baptist

All public school ambassador positions are filled. Please contact me if you are willing to serve as a Rotary Ambassador at one of the parochial schools listed above.  Thanks, Janie Chappell.

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