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OKC ROTARY NEWSMay 12, 2026 | Volume 114 | No. 43
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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Consul General of Canada in Dallas
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| In November 2022, Susan Harper became Consul General in Dallas, the senior representative of the Government in Canada, responsible for Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. Her office, the Consulate General, covers economic, political, and public affairs, and provides consular and commercial services. The Consulate of Canada in Houston, which focuses on commercial issues, also reports to her office. In addition, these offices coordinate with several other key federal government.. READ MORE
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| Chair of the Day: Ian Ogilvie
Invocator/Pledge Leader: Michael Baron
Introduction of Guests: Suzanne Mitchell
Introduction of New Rotarian: Susan Adams
New Rotarian Welcome Table: David Cottrell
Greeters/ Scanners: Anne Holzberlein, Bill Hughes
Q&A/Microphone: Richard Smith, Bobby Mills
Registration: Larry Wagner, Mathew Siebert
Menu: Meatloaf, Fried Chicken, Mashed Potatoes, Roasted Corn, Biscuits, Broccoli Salad, Mixed Green Salad
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Club 29 Breakfast Quail Creek Country Club | 7:00am | Wingspan Room
2025-2026 Co-Chairs - John D. Williams, Aaron Collins, David Hull
Speaker: May 14, 2026 – Terry Smith: “The History of the Juvenile System in Oklahoma”
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Open Handed Rotarians
by Jim Priest
Recently, I was visiting with a man who commented on something Jesus said in Mathew 26:11. “The poor you will have with you always.” The speaker told me “Jesus wasn’t suggesting the perpetual problem of poverty is hopeless and there’s nothing to be done about it. Jesus was saying this is an issue that requires our constant attention and work.”
I agree. And that’s the kind of thing Rotarians do both here, locally, and internationally.
Relevant magazine explains the broader context of Jesus’ message about poverty:
It just so happens that in saying “The poor you will always have with you,” Jesus was quoting another well-known Biblical phrase—from a well-known passage of the Jewish Torah. Everyone hearing him back then would have caught his drift.
Here’s the full original quote:
If among you, one of your brothers should become poor, in any of your towns within your land that the Lord your God is giving you, you shall not harden your heart or shut your hand against your poor brother, but you shall open your hand to him and lend him sufficient for his need, whatever it may be … For the poor you will always have with you in the land. Therefore, I command you, ‘You shall open wide your hand to your brother, to the needy and to the poor, in your land.’ (Deuteronomy 15:7-11)
Open handedness is another way of saying “generosity” and Rotarians are open handed, generous people. From its inception in 1917 the Rotary Foundation has been a major force supporting scholarships, health campaigns, and global initiatives demonstrating how the Foundation’s small first donation of $26 inspired lasting...READ MORE
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| New Rotarian
New Rotarian Scott Peterson will be introduced by Susan Adams.
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Club 29 Receives an Award!
Club 29 recently received the “Most Raised at the Kettle” award for 2025.
Accepting the award was 2025 Salvation Army Co-Chair, David Hull. He is pictured with Major Paul Ryerson and Major Analese Ryerson.
Since 1943, Club 29 has raised $317,095.83 for the Salvation Army!
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Volunteer Opportunity - July 20-25
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| =>Accounting Email Change - 4Q Statements were emailed and mailed May 8, 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
May 12, 2026 - Rotary Afterhours
June 2, 2026 - Car Show
June 23, 2026 - Rotary meets off-site at Innovation Hall 316 NE 9th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73104
June 30, 2026 - Inaugural of the 2026-2027 Officers & Directors, Lance McDaniel President
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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
2025-2026 Program Schedule
May 19, 2026 - Patrick McGough: Oklahoma City-County Health Department
May 26, 2026 - Meagan Taylor - Diversion Hub
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ATTENDANCE & MEMBERSHIP
Attendance
May 5 2026- In-Person, Online, Makeups: 201
Total Present & Makeup: 36%
Makeups
Membership - May 5, 2026 - 592
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