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OKC ROTARY NEWSSept. 8, 2026 | Volume 115 | No. 10
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 greater okla. city chamber of commerce
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| Christy Gillenwater became the President & Chief Executive Officer of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber on January 5, 2023.
Christy previously served as President & CEO of the Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce, and prior to that, President & CEO of the Southwest Indiana Chamber and President & CEO of the Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce in Indiana. Christy was born and raised in Cincinnati, Ohio.
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| Chair of the Day: Sunny Cearley
Attendance Scanner/Greeters: Rachel Klein, Jeff Simpsen
Registration: Jeanean Jones, Jennifer Yearous
New Rotarian Welcome Table: Amy Spring
Introduction of Guests: Emily Lang
Invocation/Pledge Leader: Sharon Varnum
Microphone/ Q & A: Richard Smith
Menu: Beer Battered Cod, Roasted Chicken, Roasted Broccoli, Potato Wedges (v), Coleslaw (v)
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Club 29 Breakfast Quail Creek Country Club | 7:00am | Wingspan Room
2026-2027 Co-Chairs - John D. Williams, David Hull
Sept. 10, 2026 - Melissa Pepper. Uncommon Sculpture Park in Edmond
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Where Journeys Coincide
by Jill Farrand
Born and raised in OKC, it’s a privilege to see how Oklahoma City has embraced change—transforming its skyline, investing in public spaces, cultivating arts and culture, and creating opportunities that have elevated our city onto the national stage. While our roots remain firmly planted in the values that make Oklahoma special, our willingness to dream bigger has made quite the difference.
My own journey of service began in 2007 when I joined the Bricktown Rotary Club. It was there that I discovered the incredible impact Rotary has on individuals, neighborhoods, and communities around the world. For instance, in 2009, I was able to go on a medical missions trip to Tecate, Mexico with the Smiles of Tecate Rotary initiative. That was both an eye-opening and very rewarding experience! In 2014, I transferred my membership to the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City, where I found an even deeper appreciation for the leadership, collaboration, and civic pride that define our club. Throughout these years, I've witnessed Rotary evolve alongside our city—welcoming new generations of leaders, embracing innovative service opportunities, and continually finding meaningful ways to serve our community. Like Oklahoma City itself, Rotary has grown stronger by honoring its traditions while adapting for the future. READ MORE
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10% Discount Available
In response to several members inquiring about our recent speaker, June Cohen's forthcoming book, please see additional information below on how to order:
Pre-order here and receive a 10% discount
If anyone would like to place an order of 15 or more, greater discounts are available by communicating with June directly at: Email
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| District 5750 Newsletter - September 2026
September is Basic Education and Literacy Month across Rotary - a time to recognize the transformative power of education and the role Rotarians can play in helping people of all ages learn, grow, and build brighter futures.
Education creates opportunity. Literacy gives individuals the tools to participate more fully in their communities, pursue meaningful careers, make informed decisions, and help the next generation succeed. Around the world, Rotary supports projects that strengthen schools, equip educators, expand access to books and learning resources, provide scholarships, and improve literacy for children and adults. READ MORE
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Membership Dues Increased- July 1, 2026
For those paying quarterly, dues increaded $5.00 per quarter, or $365. For those paying annually, dues increased to $1460.
The cost of everything is going up, including the expenses we incur as a club. The board voted to raise dues by $5.00 per quarter. That won't cover all our increasing cost, but it will help. We are looking for alternatives to keep dues down going forward.
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| =>Accounting Email Change - 1Q Statements emailed July 1, 2026
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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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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| 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
September 8, 2026 - Rotary Afterhours
October 6-9, 2026 - ReadOKC BookBus
December 15, 2026 - Winter Party
April 7, 2027 - Club 29 Visits the Rotary Club of Tulsa
April 17, 2027 - 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
2026-2027 Program Schedule
Sept. 15 2026 -
Arshay Cooper and Amanda Kraus – “Boathouse in a Box”
Sept. 22, 2026 -
Dr. Russell Evans, The University of Central Oklahoma
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ATTENDANCE & MEMBERSHIP
Attendance
Sept. 1, 2026- In Person, Online, Makeups: 208
Attendance: 37%
Makeups
Membership - Sept. 1, 2026 - 593
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