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OKC Rotary NewsJanuary 13, 2026 | Volume 114 | No. 27
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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The Importance of the OKC Area
Innovation Economy
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| Jeff Seymour serves as President/CEO of the Oklahoma City Innovation District, a nonprofit organization designed to support the build-out of Central Oklahoma’s innovation ecosystem with a specific focus on the assets, culture and history of Northeast Oklahoma City.
In Seymour’s work he focuses on building partnerships between the community, industry, research, and public sector partners to create strategies, programming, and a built environment to support Oklahoma City’s achievement of its economic potential. READ MORE
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Chair of the Day: Kelley Dowd
Attendance Scanner/Greeters: Richard Smith, Alan Stegall
Registration: Nancy Hyde, James Shane
New Rotarian Welcome Table: Paul Moore
Introduction of Guests: Patrick Raglow
Introduction of Teacher of the Month: Jennifer Yearous
Teacher Greeter: Marion Paden
Invocation/Pledge Leader: Charlie Smith
Microphone/ Q & A: Bobby Mills, David Battles
Menu: Black Eyed Pea Soup; Roasted Checken with Mushroom Demi Glaze; Dinner Roll; Roasted Brussel Sprouts: Mixed Green Salad; Kale Salad
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club 29 breakfastJanuary 15, 2026 | 7:00am
Quail Creek Country Club | Wingspan Room
Chairs: John D. Williams, David Hull, Aaron Collins
Speaker: Cindy Truong - Okla. County District Court
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Reflections on Change and Continuity in Rotary
by Karen Wicker
It is funny how the new year prompts us to take stock of our lives—like watching an old movie in slow motion. Most characters are friendly and familiar, while others are a little fuzzy. Still, it is worth reviewing the past to appreciate how we arrived to where we are today.
The same can be said of my Rotary experience. When I joined Club 29 in 2009, we met downtown at the prestigious Petroleum Club. Everyone sat around crisp white tablecloths while an impeccably dressed wait staff served lunch. Each program was carefully crafted, though the sound system often had a mind of its own. And after each meeting, members would elbow their way to the crowded elevators, eager to beat the post-lunch rush down the parking garage ramp.
When I first joined, I was among a minority group of female Rotarians. Most members had been in the club for decades and only one woman had ever served as club president. While I always felt welcomed, Rotary was still a place steeped in suit-and-tie traditions—down to the dress code itself. READ MORE
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| Teacher of the Month
Jennifer Yearous will introduce Alex Rivera, Putnam City Schools, as the January 2026 Teacher of the Month.
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January 2026 District News
Fellow Rotarians of District 5750,
As we close out 2025 and step confidently into 2026, I want to pause, reflect, and say thank you. This past year has been nothing short of remarkable. Across District 5750, I have seen Rotary in action at club meetings and service projects, in classrooms and communities, through youth programs, global grants, fundraising efforts, and countless quiet acts of leadership that may never make headlines, but change lives all the same.
Throughout the year, our newsletters highlighted many of these moments: clubs responding to local needs with creativity and compassion; continued commitment to PolioPlus and The Rotary Foundation; strong engagement in youth programs, leadership development, and vocational service; meaningful conversations around membership, belonging, and growth; and Rotarians supporting one another during times of challenge and transition. Each story served as a reminder of why Rotary matters, not just for what we do, but for how we do it. READ MORE
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| =>Accounting Email Change - 3rd Quarter Statements were emailed last week
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 were emailed and we appreciate your assistance to ensure timely payment.
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Memorials
The Rotary Club 29 Foundation accepts gifts honoring loved ones.
A contribution can be made here
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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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Upcoming Events
January 31, 2026 - Pickleball Tournament
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| Rotary Club 29 Online Directory
DacDb has a new App 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.club 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
2025-2026 Program Schedule
January 20, 2026 - Joseph Harroz, Jr. – University of Oklahoma: “Lead On, University: Advancing a Bold Vision for Oklahoma’s Future”
January 27, 2026 - Steve Raupe – Ozarka Water
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ATTENDANCE & MEMBERSHIP
Membership
January 12, 2026 - 578
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