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OKC ROTARY NEWSJuly 22, 2025 | Volume 114 | No. 4
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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| Robert J. ("Bob") Troester has served as the United States Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma since March 1, 2021. He serves by appointment of the United States District Court. As United States Attorney, Mr. Troester is the chief federal law enforcement officer responsible for all federal criminal prosecutions and civil litigation involving the United States in the Western District of Oklahoma, an area covering 40 counties that also includes 21 federally recognized Indian tribes. READ MORE
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Chair of the Day: Billy Coyle
Invocator/Pledge Leader: Jalal Farzaneh
Introduction of Guests: Christopher Lloyd
Greeters/ Scanners: Terri Cooper, Valerie Aubert
New Rotarian Welcome Table: Nancy Hyde
Introduction of New Rotarians: Erin Engelke
Q&A/Microphone: Bobby Mills, David Battles
Registration: Emily Stratton, Evan Walter
Menu: Coleslaw: Romaine Salad; Cheddar Biscuits; Roasted Broccoli; Honey Baked Chicken;Catfish
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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
July 24, 2025 - Miki Farris, Executive Director and Co-founder of Infant Crisis Services
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What if Beauty Could Heal Us?
by Sarah Sears
What if the choices we make as leaders—about our businesses, nonprofits, and the government agencies we serve—could reverse trauma and heal communities, one lived experience at a time?
As a designer, I've always understood intuitively that beauty matters. And that how things look, sound, and feel is more than surface level. The color and light within a physical space, brand aesthetics, the typography we choose, and the art we experience all send a message. These decisions shape how people engage with one another, how teams show up to do their work, and how communities experience a place.
Even something as simple as the design of a chair, how it supports your body, invites rest, or signals welcome, can shape how someone feels in a moment, in a meeting, in a life.
I've sensed this truth deep within me for years: that the design of spaces, businesses, objects, or experiences can create clarity and connection or confusion and, sometimes, harm. What's exciting is that the science is validating our assumptions. READ MORE
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| New Rotarians
Erin Engelke will introduce new Rotarians Victor Flores, Marsha Williams, Olivia Kraft-Wegescheide, and Tara Simmons.
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| Rotary Zone 30-31 Summer Leadership Seminar
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July Rotary Magazine for Rotarian Subscribers
On the Rotary calendar, July is a time of transition as new leaders take the reins and we look ahead to another Rotary year of service, friendship, and impact. This special issue of Rotary magazine is your guide to RI's 2025-26 leadership and the year ahead.
In this month's features, explore the backgrounds of Rotary leaders including the Board of Directors, the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation, and the district governors. Use our Rotary bucket list to plan an exciting year. Get more familiar with our areas of focus and see how your generosity is making an impact through The Rotary Foundation.
Want to deepen your member experience with a Rotary Learning Center course on public speaking, conflict resolution, and other leadership subjects? Now you can take your classes on the road with the RotaryLearn app. We've got instructions on how to get started. Looking for other ways to get involved?
Click here to read your digital copy of the July 2025 issue
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| =>Accounting Email Change - 1st Quarter Statements Emailed July 9
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
July 22, 2025 - Rotary AfterHours
July 29, 2025 - Vocational Tour Day
December 5, 2025 - Salvation Army Bell Ringing
January 31, 2026 - 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
2025-2026 Program Schedule
June 29, 2025 -
Vocational Tour Day - RSVP Required - No Meeting at St. Luke's
August 5, 2025 - John Armitage – Meet the Need: Our Blood Institute
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ATTENDANCE & MEMBERSHIP
Attendance
July 15, 2025- In-Person, Online, Makeups: 181
Total Present & Makeup: 32%
Makeups
Membership - July 15, 2025 - 576
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