November 2, 2002 

Last Week’s Program...
Rotary was pleased to welcome Captain David Osborne "Oz" of the Daviess County Sheriff’s Department as this week’s speaker. Captain Oz started with the Sheriff’s Department in 1982, and has worked in many capacities during his 20 years of service. He indicated the many reasons for wanting to enter police work, including the opportunity to help people and the excitement and power the job provides. While these reasons are enticement for many law enforcement officers, there are always the thoughts and preparations for the possibility of one’s life being threatened. This is exactly what happened to Oz in 1989.

In May of 1989, Oz was going about a routine duty of serving civil papers. After serving the papers, as he was walking back to his patrol car, the man whom he had just served shot him 5 times. The man stood over him and pulled the trigger to shoot him in the head, but was out of bullets. After a struggle, the man drove away in the patrol car, leaving Oz for dead. Eventually, a passersby saw Oz and stopped to help him. In the hospital, his family was told he would not walk again and would not be able to have children.

Thirteen years later, Oz now walks into his office at work and into his home with wife Connie and 3 children. Captain Oz credits his survival and strength for daily life to his faith in God. An important lesson learned from his ordeal is that one’s importance should not be measured by status in the community, but by "what you do with what you have, to the glory of God." When the public doesn’t remember you years later, you still leave a lasting impact on your family.

Attendance: 103

Highest Attendance This Year: 105

Invocation, Pledge & 4-Way Test: Mark Treesh

Fellowship Report: Joy Horton

Introduction of Guests: Greg Jones & Lisa Payne, guests of Bill Jones; Agnes Barron, guest of Becky O’Bryan; Bob Wedding, guest of John Meister; John Wright, guest of Mike Wallace; Tim Williams, guest of Larry Mercer; Rep. Ron Lewis, Robert Karron, & Daniel London, all guests of Mark Treesh

Meeting Makeups: Martel Wightman at Marshall County & Keith Cain at Breakfast Rotary

Thought for the Week: "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." - Thomas Jefferson

YOUR PRESIDENT SPEAKS:
We welcome another new member this week by sharing some personal information about Greg Longtine. Greg was born in Milwaukee and grew up in New Jersey. After graduating from the University of Wisconsin and marrying Irene Bryant, he moved to Owensboro. He started his career life in public accounting, receiving his CPA in 1992. Greg is now a Financial Consultant with A.G. Edwards & Sons.

Greg and his family reside in Calhoun and are members of Calhoun Baptist Church. He serves in various community organizations including vice president of the McLean County Chamber of Commerce, treasurer of Music at Maple Mount, and steering committee member of Owensboro CareNet. He is a member of the American Institute of CPA’s and the Owensboro Estate Planning Council. He enjoys water sports, traveling, and playing the flute. Please welcome Greg to Rotary.

Have a great week,

Larry

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
The Christmas Fellowship will be held at the Owensboro Area Museum of Science and History. Come see where the future indoor playground will be. Hors d’oeuvres will be served from 6 – 8 pm on Thursday, December 5, 2002.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO...
Larry Mercer - November 5
Jane Noble - November 6
Lynda Tabor - November 6

ROTARY REMINDERS...
• Don't forget to make up your missed meetings at breakfast Rotary at 7 on Tuesday mornings at Moonlite Barbecue.
• The Program Chair for November is Mike Wallace.
• The Program Chair for December is Stuart Augenstein.
• Barry Young will be at the Fellowship Table during November.
• David Blythe will be at the Fellowship Table during December.
• If you have an email address and are not receiving the Impetus online, or you have changed your email address, please send an email to kim@mediaworksadvertising.com and you will be added to the Rotary email address list.
• Log on to Rotary’s website at www.owensbororotary.org. You’ll find our current member directory, photos of new members, past copies of the Impetus, some interesting history, and more!

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UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Nov 13 - Beverly Blaney - Taylor Tours
Nov 20 - Wayne Hart - Meteorologist
Nov 27 - Garry Baldwin, First Baptist Church - Thanksgiving message
Dec 4 - Debbie Neal - HealthPark
Dec 11 - Dr. Phil Hurley - Joint Camp
Dec 18 - Reverend Mike Snyder - Associate Pastor Settle Memorial
Dec 25 - No Program - Christmas Day

2002 - 2003 OWENSBORO ROTARY CLUB OFFICERS
President: Larry Mercer
Vice President: Jeff Ebelhar
Past President: Marilyn Brookman
Secretary: Pat McFarling
Treasurer: Bob Nation
Directors: Candance Brake, Bill Dexter, Darrell Higginbotham, Bob Hudson, Jane Noble 

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