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OKC Rotary NewsJune 17, 2025| Volume 113 | No. 48
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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Fireside Chat with Governor George Nigh
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| George P. Nigh served four different terms as governor, more than anyone in state history. He was born in McAlester, Oklahoma, to Wilber and Irene Nigh on June 9, 1927. After graduating from Eastern Oklahoma A&M College at Wilburton and East Central State College at Ada, he returned to McAlester and became a school teacher. In 1950, at age twenty-three, Nigh became the youngest member of the state legislature when elected to the House of Representatives from Pittsburg County. In 1953 he introduced the bill that made “Oklahoma!” the official state song. READ MORE
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Chair of the Day/Moderator: Gov. Frank Keating
Attendance Scanner/Greeters: Emily Taylor, Stephen Zahn
Registration: Marion Paden, Liz Eickman
Introduction of Guests: Jordan Gould
Introduction of New Rotarians: Lexi Skaggs
New Member Welcome Table: Brent Hart
Invocation/Pledge Leader: Ted Streuli
Microphone: Bobby Mills
Menu: Romaine Salad; Broccoli Salad; Roasted Bistro Vegetables; Scalloped Potatoes; Roasted Pork Loin; Swedish Meatballs
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club 29 breakfastJune 19, 2025 | 7:00am
Quail Creek Country Club | Wingspan Room
Chairs: Susan McVey, Bud Oehlert
Speaker: Tammy Fate, Director of Retail Development and Recruitment, Greater OKC Chamber of Commerce, “Destination OKC: Where Retail Meets Lifestyle: Placemaking, Prosperity, and the Power of Retail and Mixed-Use Development.”
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Interview with Club 29 President, Suzanne Mitchell
by Emily Stratton
Every year with a new Rotarian coming on board as our President, it gives us members the opportunity to become well acquainted with that individual, admiring that person very much—appreciating the willingness to lead our club and recognizing the energy and time it takes to do so. And, that is how we feel about Suzanne Mitchell!
We all look forward to your thoughts in response to the questions presented, Suzanne, and will enjoy reading what you have to say!!!
What is your first memory of Rotary?
It may sound simple, but I remember walking to school and passing a sign for our local Rotary club every day. I was curious and asked my parents why we weren’t part of it. They explained it was a civic organization, but our family was already deeply involved in our parish and didn’t have time for more. My next encounter came when a colleague received a Rotary scholarship for college. That sparked my interest—Rotary began to seem more impactful and intriguing.
What brought you into Club 29?
I was part of LOKC Class XXIV (Best Class Ever!) and my Program Chairs were Rick Vermillion and Debby Hampton. Several classmates were Rotarians, and the more I learned, the more interested I became. LOKC opened my eyes to the breadth of careers I hadn’t previously considered. After some nonprofit board service, I applied and joined.
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| New Rotarians
Lexi Skaggs will introduce new rotarians John Cannon, Eric Davis, Pat Hall, and Mathew Siebert.
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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, contact Mary Jane Calvey
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| =>Accounting Email Change
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
July 1, 2025 - Rotary Inaugural - RSVP Required for Club 29 Rotarians and Guests
July 29, 2025 - Vocational Tour Day
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
June 24, 2025
No Meeting and No Attendance Requirement
July 1, 2025 - Rotary Inaugural - RSVP Required - UCO Boathouse
No Luncheon Meeting at St. Lukes
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ATTENDANCE
June 10, 2025- Online, In-Person, Makeups: 205
Total Present and Makeup: 36%
Membership
June 10, 2025 - 572
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