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OKC ROTARY NEWSApril 22, 2025 | Volume 113 | No. 40 In-Person and Livestreamed from Christian Life Center - St. Luke's Methodist Church | 11:55
Link to the Livestream 11:55am
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|  | Tom McDaniel, Mark McDaniel
Moderator Randy McDaniel
Chair of the Day Lance McDaniel
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Chair of the Day: Lance McDaniel
Moderator: Randy McDaniel
Invocator/Pledge Leader: Bill Bowden
Introduction of Guests: Chip Oppenheim
New Rotarian Introductions: Jennifer Stevenson
Greeters/ Scanners: Kendra Robben, Bob Sullivan
Q&A/ Microphone: Bailey Perkins Wright, Bobby Mills
Registration: Anne Holzberlein, Charlie Price
New Rotarian Welcome Table: John Settle, John Wilkins
Menu: Chicken Caprese; Pork Tenderloin; Bacon Roasted Brussels; Risotto; Mixed Green Salad; Antipasto Salad
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Club 29 Breakfast Quail Creek Country Club | 7:00am | Wingspan Room
2024-2025 Co-Chairs - Susan McVey and Bud Oehlert
April 24, 2025 - Jeff Seymour, President and CEO, OKC Innovation District. “OKC Innovation Ecosystem Update.”
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Fact Check LIke a Rotarian
by Rachel Hubbard
I’ve been thinking a lot recently about the Rotary Four-Way Test. Specifically the phrase “Is it the truth?” has been something I’ve been pondering. It’s something many of us struggle with these days. With the rise of artificial intelligence, information we see people we trust post on social media and a fractured information environment that looks a lot like a choose your own adventure novel.
In the last several months, I’ve been asked to speak several times about the concept of media literacy. Specifically, media literacy is defined as the ability to critically analyze stories presented in the mass media and determine their accuracy or credibility.
Once this task was solely the role of journalists, but in today’s environment, we must all have sharp minds and be media literate. Tricky information with partial truths abounds, and it can affect all of us.
For example, in February, a website out of Topeka posted an article over a weekend saying there would be 600 layoffs at Tinker Air Force Base the following Monday. By the time Monday rolled around, I saw dozens of city and state officials and other opinion leaders around the Oklahoma City area reposting this information. READ MORE
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| Membership Directories 2024-25
Membership Directories for the 24-25 Rotary year are now available at the weekly Tuesday Luncheon meetings. These are for Club 29 Rotarians, only. Rotary International rules strictly prohibit the use of the directory for any other purpose other than Rotary business.
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| New Rotarians
Jennifer Stevenson will introduce New Rotarians.
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Volunteer Service Opportunity - Okla. City Memorial Marathon - April 27 - 6:30am-1:30pm
Club 29's assignment is to operate the hydration station at mile 17 on the marathon course. They expect about 3,600 marathon runners to come through that station. Race starts at 6:30 am, Sunday, 4/27/25 at which time we should be setting up at our location. Location is Central Dog Daycare, 5420 N. Classen (Classen Curve), east side of street. Schedule: 6:30 am set-up. First expected runner through mile 17 at 7:45 am. Last runner around 12:15 pm. Clean-up about extra hour. Plan on 6:30 am to 1:30 pm. Rain or shine. Dress in layers for success!!
This is a larger manpower commitment than the relay exchange. We are expected to have 25-30 volunteers. We need your help to recruit another Rotarian or other buddy. Only those over 15 years old who are registered may hand out water or nutrition. Otherwise, children are welcome (actually very encouraged to attend and cheer, work, etc.). If you have not already registered and can attend, please register asap at Volunteer – Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon Use group code 20Water25. And when you register please let either me or Ron Suttles know.
We are allowed to brand our location, decorate behind the curb of the racecourse, and provide entertainment. Share your ideas with us (or just let it be your surprise). Email or call with any questions or suggestions. Let's together make this a 25th anniversary "Run To Remember."
Thank you. Ron Stakem 405-923-5044 (cell)
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| =>Accounting Email Change - 4th Quarter Statements Emailed the first week of April
On July 1, 2024 the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City updated our accounting software to QuickBooks Online. With this change, the email address that sends your statements has been updated to: quickbooks@notification.intuit.com
Please add the above email address to your safe senders list and check your spam/junk folders for communications from the Rotary office. Quarterly statements will be emailed and we appreciate your assistance to ensure timely payment.
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Rotary Car Show - June 10
Do you have a fun car or truck, one that causes people to give you a thumbs up when they see it? The Member Engagement Committee thinks this would be a great "extra".
The date is June 10 plus a rain date of June 17, when we'll all drive our cars to Rotary. We'll put them on the front row at St. Luke's, arriving a little early and staying a little late, to give our fellow Rotarians a chance to look them over. Please email or text 626-660-5446 Paul Moore with what you have, if you're willing to come play!
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| World Community Service Travel Opportunity
We have a travel opportunity available through our World Service Committee. Thanks to your contributions to The Rotary Foundation of Rotary International, we were able to complete an Auto Mechanics Training Global Grant in Piura, Peru.
Mary Jane Calvey is leading the efforts of planning a trip to celebrate the successful implementation of this grant in Peru and invites any Rotary member plus their spouse who may want to travel to the celebration and meet fellow Rotarians from the Miraflores Rotary Club of Piura. Travel dates will be September 20 through September 27, 2025 and a travel agent in country is assisting in lodging and transport accommodations. Should you wish to join, you can even choose to add time in Peru if you want to explore other parts of the beautiful country. For more information, please contact Mary Jane Calvey.
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In the News
If you have good news - honors, awards, new achievements - to share with the club, please let us know!
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2024-2025 Rotary International Theme
Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick announced that the 2024-25 presidential theme is "The Magic of Rotary" and called on members to recognize and amplify the organization’s power to save lives . "We are not going to end polio or bring peace to the world by waving a wand. It's up to you. You create the magic with every project completed, every dollar donated, and every new member."
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| Memorials
The Rotary Club 29 Foundation accepts gifts honoring loved ones.
Contribute here.
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| Auto-Pay offered for Rotary Club Invoices
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| Annual Dues Payment Offered
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Upcoming Events
April 23, 2025 - Rotary Club of Okla. City visits Rotary Club of Tulsa
April 25, 2025 - May 3, 2025 - Open World Guests
April 27, 2025 - Memorial Marathon Water Station help needed
May 13, 2025 - Rotary Afterhours
July 1, 2025 - Rotary Inaugural
July 29, 2025 - Vocational Tour Day
January 31, 2026 - Pickleball Tournament
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| Address ChangesPlease report any changes in business or home here.
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Rotary Club 29 Online Directory - APP available in the App/Play Store
Rotary Club 29 has an online membership directory which contains current content information for all club members. The link to access the Club 29 directory can be found at the top of the home page of okcrotary.com or by clicking here.
OKC Rotary has provided this tool as a convenience to help members stay in touch with one another. The online directory, just like the printed roster, should only be used for Rotary purposes. If you need help in accessing the directory, please email the office.
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FUTURE PROGRAMS
2024-2025 Program Schedule
April 29, 2025 -
Dr. Bob Blackburn - "Parks of Okla. City: A History "
May 6, 2025 -
Hart Brown, Future Point of View – “AI, Ethics, and the Future of Business”
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ATTENDANCE & MEMBERSHIP
Attendance
April 15, 2025 - In-Person, Online, Makeups: 213
Total Present & Makeup: 38%
Membership - April 15, 2025 - 574
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