Welcome
Michael S. Stoddart, Corporate Account Executive, United Leasing Inc., was inducted as a new Rotarian by Ken Schreiber. Michael’s classification is Equipment and Vehicle Financing. Say hello and welcome Michael!

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. Please contact Christy at info@evansvillerotary.com  or 962-4687 if you are interested.

Recipe for Life
Doug Bawel, Jasper Engines & Transmissions, provided his six (6) elements in his “Recipe For Life” at the meeting on February 16. They are: 1. Live LIFE with Positive Enthusiasm. 2. Make a Commitment to Learn Something Each and Every Day Then Use It. 3. Be Persistent…Never Give Up. 4. Dream Dreams…Have Goals. 5. Have an Attitude of Gratitude. And, 6. Be a Giver and Believer.

Rotary Make-Ups
If you attended any or all of the following the Rotary events during February - University of Evansville (9th) or University of Southern Indiana (13th) basketball games or attended the Philharmonic on the 20th, please contact Christy Scroggins as these events may be used for meeting make-ups.

Coliseum Restoration
Gene Warren, Chairman of the Rotary Service project, announced the restoration of the women’s rest room as the Rotary Service project for this Rotary year. J.T. Kinkel and Jeff Happe have been working with Gene to provide architectural, engineering and construction expertise. Gene announced the restoration would begin next week and would be completed in about three weeks. During this time the existing men’s room would become the women’s room and the men would have to “act accordingly.” For questions, please contact  J.T., Jeff or Gene.

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. 

Monetary Donations Needed!
600 POLIO CASES FIRST SIX MONTHS OF 2009  A total of 600 polio cases have been reported for the first six months of 2009 compared to 1652 cases for all of 2008.  The four endemic countries are Nigeria (321 cases), India (89), Pakistan (20), and Afghanistan (10).The numbers are going down, but much work needs to be done before polio is eradicated.  Human ignorance continues to be a very formidable foe. The Rotary clubs in the United States have raised 90 million dollars out of a goal of 200 million.  If you wish to contribute to this ambitious and noble effort to eradicate polio please make out a check to "The Rotary Foundation" and mark "Polio" in the lower left hand corner and mail to the Rotary office.

Centennial Society
In celebration of our 100th birthday as a Rotary Club, we are encouraging Rotarians to pledge at least $500 per year to the Rotary Foundation of Evansville, Inc., for each of the next five years. This represents a $2500 commitment over five years to our local foundation. Second, consider becoming a member of the Rotary Foundation of Evansville, Inc.’s Legacy League. The Legacy League is comprised of individuals who have included the Rotary Foundation of Evansville, Inc. in their estate planning. Third, contribute annually to the Rotary Foundation of Evansville, Inc. In 2008 half of our members contributed to this fund. We encourage all of our members to financially support our local foundation so that we might continue to increase the impact that our Club makes through service in our community.