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OKC Rotary NewsFebruary 14, 2023 | Volume 111 | No. 29In-Person and Livestreamed from Christian Life Center - St. Luke's United Methodist Church | 11:55
Livestream Available 11:55am
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Shane Fernandez was born in Hollywood, California as a first-generation US Citizen to a Danish mother and Filipino/Spanish father. His diverse family dynamic gave Shane the opportunity to travel around the world and experience other cultures and built environments. Shane has lived in both Scandinavia and Asia, and it was his time spent in Denmark and Hong Kong which ultimately led to his inspiration towards improving a region’s sense of place through urban design, architecture, engineering, art, and cycling. READ MORE
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| Chair of the Day: Ann Ackerman
Pledge/National Anthem Leader: David Dobson
Invocation: Ross Plourde
Introduction of Guests: Mary Jane Calvey
Teacher of the Month Introduction: Freda Deskin
Attendance Scanning / Greeting: Jake Krattiger, Mike Coats, Robyn Sunday-Allen
Registration: Evan Walter, Sarah Roberts
Roving Microphone: Bobby Mills
Menu: Southwest salad; Shrimp tacos; Chicken Enchiladas; Corn and Black Beans; Spanish Rice
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In the NewsIf you have good news - honors, awards, new achievements - to share with the club, please let us know!
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Club 29 Breakfast Quail Creek Country Club | 7:00am | Wingspan Room
2022-23 Co-Chairs - Susan McVey and Bud Oehlert
February 16, 2023 - June Chubbuck, Chanty Banks - Oklahoma Historical Preservation,
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February Fourteenth
by Drew Edmondson
February 14th is Valentine’s Day. Of course, that means different things to different people. To Hallmark it is a day to send or hand -deliver cards with big red hearts on them and sentiments in them that are gushy. For Godiva it must be chocolate time. To the florist business, nothing says “love” like roses.
For me the trifecta of flowers, candy and card are a good start, but only a start. The hunter/gatherer will also be the cook, or will pick up the check somewhere nice. Wine might be involved, with bubbles. But the history buff in me wants to know – where did this tradition come from? Who or what was the original “valentine”.
Turns out it was a “who” and the day was originally (and for Catholics still is) a Saint’s Day, namely Saint Valentine.
Actually, the name “Valentine” was not rare, especially in olden days. It could be a masculine given name, or a feminine given name, or a last name. It derives from the Roman family name Valentinus, which means strong or healthy, as in Rudolph Valentino. READ MORE
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February Teacher of the Month
Freda Deskin will introduce Amy Andrews, Oakdale Public Schools, as the February 2023 Teacher of the Month.
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Rotary International Announces 2023-2024 Theme
Rotary International President-elect R. Gordon R. McInally called for members to capture the world's attention and lead the way toward possibilities far beyond our current expectations.
McInally, a member of the Rotary Club of South Queensferry, West Lothian, Scotland, revealed the 2023-24 presidential theme, Create Hope in the World, during the Rotary International Assembly in Orlando, Florida, USA, on 9 January. He urged members to promote peace in troubled nations, help those affected by conflict, and maintain the momentum of initiatives begun by past leaders.
"The goal is to restore hope — to help the world heal from destructive conflicts and, in turn, to help us achieve lasting change for ourselves," McInally said at Rotary's annual training event for incoming district governors.
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Rotary Afterhours - February 21, 2023 | 5:30-7:00pmGrand House Asian Bistro
2701 N Classen Blvd
Cash Bar | Bring Guests RSVP
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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
February 21, 2023 - Rotary AfterHours - Grand House Asian Bistro
April 30, 2023 - Memorial Marathon Service Opportunity
May 3, 2023 - Rotary OKC visits Rotary Tulsa
May 5, 2023 - District Conference - Okla. History Center
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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
February 21, 2023 - Kayse Shrum, President – Oklahoma State University
February 28, 2023 - Kris Steele – TEEM – Criminal Justice Reform
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ATTENDANCE & MEMBERSHIP
February 7, 2023: In-Person only and Makeups: 179
Total Present and Makeup: 32%
Makeups
Membership
February 13, 2023 - 590
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| Celebrating Years of Service in Rotary Club 29 - February, 2023
These Rotarians have been members of Club 29 from 44 years to 1 year.
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| Birthdays
Happy birthday to those Rotarians born in February!
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