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OKC Rotary News
February 24, 2026 | Volume 114 | No. 32
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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Julie Knutson is a native Oklahoman, born and raised in Tulsa. Julie has lived in Norman since 1979. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in education (emphasis English, Drama & Debate) and her Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from The University of Tulsa. She is the President and CEO of the Oklahoma Academy for State Goals (The Oklahoma Academy), a private nonprofit statewide membership organization addressing the major public policy issues facing the state.READ MORE
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| Chair of the Day: Joe Dorman
Attendance Scanner/Greeters: Jeanean Jones, Jennifer Yearous
Registration: Larry Wagner, Barney Semtner
New Rotarian Welcome Table: Emily Stratton
Introduction of Guests: Terri Cooper
Introduction of New Rotarians: Matt Watson
Invocation/Pledge Leader: Anne Roberts
Microphone/ Q & A: Bobby Mills
Menu: Mojito Salad; Corn & Black Bean Salad; Roasted Cauliflower; Cheesy Green Chili Rice; Pork Tamales; Chipotle Shrimp Tacos; Chips & Salsa
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Club 29 Breakfast February 26, 2026
Quail Creek Country Club | 7:00am | Wingspan Room
Co-Chairs: David Hull, Aaron Collins, John D. Williams
Speaker: Kelly Kay - YMCA
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Is it Time for a 5-Way Test?by Valerie Aubert
For years, the Port Isabel Rotary Club has recited the traditional 4‑Way Test and then added a fifth question: “Is it or will it be fun?” The Rotary Club of Green Cove Springs has embraced the same addition.
But it raises an interesting question: If you could add something to the 4‑Way Test, what would it be?
Lately, I’ve been thinking about how we treat one another. Perhaps a Fifth Way could be simply: “Is it kind?” Some may argue that kindness is already covered under “Will it build goodwill and better friendships?” But goodwill typically implies friendliness or general helpfulness—important, yes, but not quite the same as kindness.
So what’s the difference?
After doing some research, I found distinct contrasts between niceness and kindness:
Nice
The word nice traces back to the Latin nescius, meaning “ignorant.” Over time its meaning evolved—passing through “timid” and “faint‑hearted”—until it took on today’s sense of pleasant or agreeable.
Psychologist Thomas Plante of Santa Clara University notes that being nice often reflects politeness, etiquette, or social conformity. It can be surface-level, driven by a desire to be liked rather than a true concern for others.
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New Rotarians
Ally Glavas, Rachel Holt, Amy Janes, and Suzanne Reynolds will be introduced by Matt Watson.
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RSVP - Limited to 35 people
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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 - 3rd Q Statements were emailed January 7, 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 our Rotary office. Membership dues 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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| 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
2025-2026 Program Schedule
March 3, 2026 - Bob Funk, Jr., Chairman, CEO & President - Express Employment International
March 10, 2026 - Congressman Frank Lucas
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attendance & MEMBERSHIP
Attendance
February 17, 2026 - Makeups, Online, In-person: 212
Total Attendance: 37%
Membership: February 17, 2026: 584
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Upcoming Events
March 10, 2026 - Rotary Afterhours
April 4, 2026 - Pickleball Tournament (rescheduled)
April 21, 2026 - Tulsa Rotarians visit Club 29
June 2, 2026 - Car Show
June 30, 2026 - Inaugural of the 2026-2027 Officers & Directors, Lance McDaniel President
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