OWENSBORO'S ROTARY IMPETUS

October 26, 2002 

This Week’s Program...Captain David Osborne

Last Week’s Program...
Rotary welcomed fellow Rotarian Steve Wilson, Commonwealth Attorney from Bowling Green. In addition to Rotary, Steve is very active in Warren County, serving on various local boards and committees. He has received many awards including Outstanding Young Attorney by the Kentucky Bar Association in 1992, Victim Advocacy Award in 1992, Outstanding Commonwealth’s Attorney by the Attorney General of Kentucky in 1994, and Outstanding Kentucky Prosecutor of 2000.

Through many humorous examples, Steve spoke of "self-defining moments" from childhood, that affect choices made later in life. He emphasized the importance of believing in yourself and encouraging others around us to do the same. One brief encounter with a child may make a difference in his or her life. Steve also encouraged us as Rotarians to take the opportunity to learn more about our community through the diversity of members in the club. There are many people to meet and new stories to hear that we may not have the opportunity to, outside of Rotary.

We were pleased to welcome special guests this week from Owensboro’s sister city of Oloumac, Czech Republic.

Thanks to Bill West and Cindi Sturgeon for including our Rotary meeting during these 6 delegates visit to Owensboro.

Attendance: 88

Highest Attendance This Year: 105

Invocation, Pledge & 4-Way Test: Mike Wallace

Fellowship Report: Tom Smith

Introduction of Guests: Mike Hamilton, guest of Bob Whitmer; Julie Cox, guest of Todd Rust; Shannon Bowen & Tracy Vessels, guests of Stuart Augenstein; Nick Payne, Danielle Wilson, & Steve Poteat, all guests of Keith Cain.

Meeting Makeups: Robert Cook, 4 at Breakfast Rotary; Ed Wathan, Breakfast Rotary; Keith Cain, Breakfast Rotary; Buddy Maddox, Breakfast Rotary

Thought for the Week: "Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare." - Japanese Proverb

YOUR PRESIDENT SPEAKS:
Last week I introduced one of 2 new members. This week I would like to share information on Jeff Jones, also inducted last week. Jeff moved to Owensboro from Evansville in 1985. He graduated from the University of Southern Indiana with an AS is Respiratory Therapy in 1985, a BS in Health Services in 1992, and a BS in Social Studies with Teacher Certification in 1997. He has put all these degrees to work through past employment with Owensboro Mercy Health Systems and Owensboro High School. He was hired in June of this year as the Executive Director of the Owensboro Museum of Science and History.

Jeff and wife Nancy have 4 children and are members at Precious Blood. He enjoys volunteering with the Kentucky Special Olympics, public speaking, woodworking, and traveling. Jeff will be a great asset to Owensboro Rotary. Please welcome him and take the opportunity to get to know him.

Have a great week,

Larry

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
We welcome new member Greg Longtine.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO...
Jarred Barron - October 30
Brenda Clayton - October 31

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 October is Joey Taylor.
• The Program Chair for November is Mike Wallace.
• Joy Horton will be at the Fellowship Table during October.
• Barry Young will be at the Fellowship Table during November
• 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!

Please mail any questions, suggestions, or comments regarding the Impetus to:

Mike Wallace
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P.O. Box 1866
Owensboro, KY 42302
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UPCOMING PROGRAMS
Nov 6 - African Orphan's Ministry CEO
Nov 13 - Beverly Blaney - Taylor Tours
Nov 20 - Wayne Hart - Meterologist
Nov 27 - Garry Baldwin, First Baptist Church- Thanksgiving message

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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