Our Rotarian of the Day is Bryan Osborne. Although born in Springfield, MO on September 21, 1962, Bryan grew up on a dairy farm in Wisconsin. He has a B.S. degree in Computer Science from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, AR and a M.S. in Atmospheric Science from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX.
After spending 20 years in both the public and private sector positions, he decided to pursue his dream of owning his own business. After much thought and prayer, his passion for education led him to open the first Huntington Learning Center in Oklahoma here in Tulsa. Huntington Learning Center is the oldest provider of individualized instruction in the nation. Huntington specializes in reading, writing, math and study skills for students in K through 12. They also provide ACT and SAT test prep for the college bound.
He remains happily married to his beautiful bride of 22 years, Sabrina, and they have two amazing kids, Katie, 12 and Ben, 9 – who you have seen at the meeting before!
Bryan is an active member of Fellowship Bible Church where he teaches 7th/8th grade as well as adult classes. He is also a member of the Tulsa Metro Chamber and serves on the Education Committee and in the Hospitality Club.
Bryan joined Southside Rotary in the fall of 2009, and was proposed for membership by Jack Koehle.
Bryan, thank you for being our ROD today! It’s good to have you in the club.
This Week’s Program
Four-Way Test Speech Contest
Our program today will be the Four-Way Test Speech Contest, where local high school students give a speech about the Four-Way Test.
Southsider Quick Notes
Last week…
- It was sleeting, so our meeting was cancelled due to weather.
- The week before, our ROD was Ben Gorrell and our speaker was Dana Murphy.
- Speaking of Haiti, we’re collecting donations for the earthquake victims this week. Don’t forget to bring your checkbook!
- If you want to pick up some Topeca coffee for the fundraiser, see Josh Butts. We’re supposed to buy or sell 20 bags apiece.
- Jessica Cox, our membership chair, has reminded everybody to bring guests!
- There will be a Fireside Chat on Wednesday, Feb. 24, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Place TBA. New members, this is a chance to sit down and learn more details about our club and what we do in the community.
- Remember to deliver your dictionaries. Fines will be starting soon, so get in touch with your schools!
- Don den Daas has been asked to serve as the assistant district governor next year. Congratulations, Don!
- We induced a new member, Jeff Willeford. He was proposed by Steve Gray, and his classification is Building Supply Sales.
- Be sure to check the Upcoming Programs for our speaker list through March 2010. Information on it is subject to change, but we’ll do our best to keep it updated!
- Next week we’ll have the Rotary Men of Note to serenade us for Valentine’s Day. Don’t forget to bring your spouses!
