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OKC ROTARY NEWSMay 13, 2025 | Volume 113 | No. 43 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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“An Obscure Judge and His Remarkable Habit”
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| Joseph Thai is the Watson Centennial Chair, Presidential Professor, and former Associate Dean for Research at the University of Oklahoma College of Law, where he teaches and writes about constitutional law, including the First Amendment and the Supreme Court.
Prof. Thai graduated with highest honors from Harvard College, where he studied English literature, and Harvard Law School.
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Chair of the Day: Michael McClintock
Invocator/Pledge Leader: Billy Coyle
Introduction of Guests: Kathleen Stevenson
Greeters/ Scanners: David Merritt, Rick Vermillion
Q&A/ Microphone: Richard Smith, Bart Binning
Registration: Erin Engelke, Clay Cockrill
New Rotarian Welcome Table: Alex Kaiser, Susan Adams
Menu: Spinach Salad; Garden Salad; Roasted Potatoes; Green Beans; Honey Garlic Chicken; Lemon Baked Salmon
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Club 29 Breakfast Quail Creek Country Club | 7:00am | Wingspan Room
2024-2025 Co-Chairs - Susan McVey and Bud Oehlert
May 15, 2025 - Debbie Margo – “Focus on Home”
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How Diversity and Creativity Helped Build a Better Bunny
by Emily Lang
Our team recently met for a quarterly staff meeting, where we spent time fueling the creative spirits that make up our business. I am always amazed by the diversity of our team members, and how that shows up in creative projects.
On this day, we divided ourselves into three groups with each being given a prompt to rebrand a classic childhood character. Each group was asked to build a plan, including measurable outcomes, tactics, a timeline and budget in a basic format.
The project resulted in virtual makeovers for the Easter Bunny, Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy, each one envisioned with new applications to reach modern kids.
Team Santa – the most tech savvy members of our team - thought of partnering with video game creators to make Santa’s updated suit downloadable as a video game “skin.” The modern Santa would incorporate AI to “roast” naughty behavior on social media. Santa’s mode of transportation got a makeover too, incorporating renewable energy to fuel a sleek sleigh. READ MORE
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Survey - Closes May 16th
Your Rotary Club of Oklahoma City Board of Directors would like your feedback on two important items. This brief survey will be open through Friday, May 16th and we appreciate your time and input. Your answers are confidential and will be used by our staff, board, and committees to evaluate our programs and enhance the club where possible.
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| Parking Map and information for 5-13 Afterhours at OKANA
Above you will find a Property Map that outlines available parking as well as the location of the Conference Center from any of the parking areas. Please note that there isn't a quick way to access the conference center from any of the parking areas. Valet Parking is $15 for 0-4 Hours if you choose to utilize Valet.
Valet and the Garage both require payment, however any of the surface lots indicated on the map are complimentary.
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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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| 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
May 13, 2025 - Rotary Afterhours - Cash Bar - Bring Guests!
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
May 20, 2025 -
Mandy Trainer, Oklahoma City Senior Site Leader - Boeing - “Boeing in Oklahoma: Power the Warfighter and Empowering the Future Workforce”
May 27, 2025 - Bill Bowden fireside chat - "From Farmboy to Military"
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ATTENDANCE & MEMBERSHIP
Attendance
May 6, 2025 - In-Person, Online, Makeups: 194
Total Present & Makeup: 34%
Membership - May 6, 2025 - 575
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