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OKC Rotary News
September 30, 2025 | Volume 114 | No. 14
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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Making the Jump from a Distributor to a Brand with Oklahoma Based ManufacturinG
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| Michael Dillard is the second-generation leader and CEO of Century Martial Arts, the world’s largest martial arts distributor and equipment manufacturing company. As a lifelong martial artist, Michael is passionate about advancing the professionalism of the martial arts industry while staying true to the company’s founding principle: products made for martial artists, by martial artists. Helping martial arts school owners succeed in their own business is at the core of Century’s mission. READ MORE
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| Chair of the Day: Stacy Murray
Invocator/Pledge Leader: Kelly Kay
Introduction of Guests: Brooke Haneborg
New Rotarian Welcome Table: David Cottrell
Scanners/Greeters: Kristin Killgore, Valerie Aubert
Registration: John Settle, David Mayfield
Microphone Q&A: Ellen Fleming, Bobby Mills
Menu: House Salad; Waldorf Salad; Baby Baker Potatoes; Glazed Carrots; Dinner Roll; Pot Roast; Roasted Ginger Garlic Chicken
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Club 29 Breakfast October 2, 2025
Quail Creek Country Club | 7:00am | Wingspan Room
Co-Chairs: David Hull, Aaron Collins, John D. Williams
Speakers: ED Megan Law and Club Treasurer Miles Pringle
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A Celebration of Democracy
by Drew Edmondson
There are many reasons to value membership in Rotary – we count service above self, it is where to go for lunch each week, we care about each other, and others. However, perhaps the most important reason is the quality of our programs. Each week we have an opportunity to learn something about our city, our state, our world.
We recently had a great program from the Chief Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court, Dustin Rowe. His message was the importance of judicial independence but within his remarks he reminded us that next year, July 4, 2026, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of our independence.
What he was referring to was the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
We declared ourselves a free and independent nation, no longer colonies of the British Empire.
However, declaring it did not make it so – it triggered a war that lasted years and additional years in a struggle to determine what kind of government we would have. It would be of value to review that struggle to understand and appreciate the government our founders ultimately created. READ MORE
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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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| =>Accounting Email Change - 2nd Quarter Statements will be emailed this 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 our Rotary office. Membership dues statements were emailed and we appreciate your assistance to ensure timely payment.
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| Nominating Committee Seeks Candidates
The Nominating Committee has begun its work to select candidates to appear on the ballot in November for officers and directors for the 2026-2027 Rotary year (when Lance McDaniel will be President.) The committee is carefully considering a pool of potential candidates who have been engaged club members and demonstrated an interest in leadership in the club. However, to ensure that we are making our selections from the deepest pool of qualified candidates, we would welcome any self-nominations.
If you are interested in being considered for a position on the ballot, please let Megan Law know by email no later than 5:00 p.m. on Sept. 30. To be eligible, a club member must have been a member of Club 29 for at least three years at the time of the vote in November. Thank you for all that you do for Club 29.
Sincerely,
Ann Ackerman - Chair
Nominating Committee
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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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September 2025 - Rotary Magazine for Rotarian Subscribers
He may only have had a couple weeks' notice, but Francesco Arezzo says he feels ready — and lucky — to serve as Rotary's 2025-26 president after an unexpected leadership transition. For this issue of Rotary magazine, we caught up with Arezzo at the Rotary International Convention in Calgary to get to know the longtime Rotarian, orthodontist, and olive oil producer from Sicily.
Click here to read your digital copy of the September 2025 issue.
Another special person — well, place — we're getting to know this issue: Taipei. Taiwan's capital, known for night markets and ancient temples among skyscrapers, is the host city for the 2026 Rotary Convention. Find out why the global gathering should top your bucket list. Then register by 15 December for a discounted rate.
In another of this month's features, we take you to Bethlehem to meet the person who brought women's soccer to Palestine. How Honey Thaljieh, a Rotarian working at FIFA headquarters, is advancing equity in sports on a global pitch.
Finally, for Rotary's Basic Education and Literacy Month we've got a Top 10 list of children's books courtesy of a reading program started by a Rotarian that grew into a state holiday in Wyoming.
Prefer to listen? Check out the Rotary Voices podcast for audio versions of the magazine's best storytelling, along with full episodes featuring bonus interviews
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25-26 District Gov.
Mukesh Patel
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Rotary District 5750 Sept. News
A Great Start to the Year!
We’re thrilled to share that District 5750 has welcomed over 50 new members already this year!
Every new Rotarian brings fresh energy, new ideas, and another set of hands to make an impact in our communities. Together, we are stronger — and the growth we’re seeing is proof that Rotary’s mission is alive and inspiring across our district. READ MORE
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Save the date and join President-Elect Lance McDaniel in Taipei, Taiwan for the 2025-2026 Rotary International Convention June 13 – 17, 2026! Early-registration discounts are available now through December 15, 2025 when pricing increases so don’t wait to get your place reserved.
If you are interested in attending, please contact the office to learn more about hotel reservations avilable through Club 29.
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| Rotary Club 29 Online Directory - App is 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
October 7, 2025 - One Pledge Announcement
October 14, 2025 - Vicki Behenna – Oklahoma County District Attorney
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attendance & MEMBERSHIP
Attendance
Sept. 23, 2025 - Makeups, Online, In-person: 199
Total Attendance: 35%
Membership: Sept. 23, 2025 - 576
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Upcoming Events
October 14, 2025 - Rotary AfterHours
December 5, 2025 - Salvation Army Bell Ringing
January 6, 2026 - Rotary Winter Party
January 31, 2026 - Pickleball Tournament
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