Celebration of Service
Have you bought your ticket yet? While this will be a regular Rotary meeting, Rotarians are required to purchase a ticket for admittance and the cost is TAX DEDUCTIBLE. Rotarian tickets are $100. Guest tickets are $50. The Celebration of Service will take place on Tuesday, May 11 at Casino Aztar Conference Center beginning at 11:00 AM. The guest speaker is Cal Thomas, the most widely read and one of the most highly regarded voices on the American political scene. To reserve your ticket, contact Christy at  the Rotary office by calling 962-4687 or e-mail at info@evansvillerotary.com. Checks should be made out to THE ROTARY FOUNDATION OF EVANSVILLE.

Needed: Administrative Assistant
A new administrative assistant is needed as soon as possible. If you know of anyone who might be interested in this part time position, please contact Christy or President Brian Williams for the job description and requirements.  

May 18 - Joke-A-Thon
Bill Theby announced the next Rotary Joke- A-Thon would be Tuesday, May 18. Get your joke(s) ready and cleared by Bill, Nancy Koehler or President Brian Williams.

Paul Harris Fellow
Past-President Matt Volkman awarded a Paul Harris Fellow to Rotarian and Past-President Teri Hollander Albin for her “steadfast dedication and service.” Matt also thanked Teri’s husband David for being there.

Polio Update
Subject: Bill Gates Revamps His Polio-Eradication Effort Amid Africa Outbreak - WSJ.com.  Since Rotarians are part of the fight against Polio, please visit this Wall Street Journal site for an update.

Rotaract
Congratulations to all members of the Rotaract Club who donated $5000 to Habitat of Evansville.

Thank You
Thank you J.T. and Julie McCarty and Amy and Jerry Walker for hosting members of the GSE team. Also, thanks to Steve Bohleber for the interesting and diverse April programs.

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

Marilee Fowler-Patmore's Contact Info
Past President Marilee Fowler Patmore has provided the following information for those interested in her new contact information. Marilee Fowler-Patmore, President/CEO, Cedar Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, 119 First Ave. SE; Cedar Rapids, IA 52401; 319-398-5009; mfowler@cedar-rapids.com.

International Service Award
Assistant District Governor Sherry Sherman presented the Club with the Presidential Award for International Service given by the District Governor at the District Conference. The award was for the Yucatan Project and the water project.

Steve & Sally Jennings Scholarship
Jeff Deig and Randy Miller introduced the Friends of Steve and Sally Jennings Scholarship to the Rotarians present at the March 23 meeting. If you would like a donation card, please see Jeff or Randy. Gifts may also be made on line at: www.evansville.edu/give.

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