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OKC Rotary NewsNovember 15, 2022 | Volume 111 | No. 19
In-Person and Livestreamed from Christian Life Center - St. Luke's United Methodist Church | 11:55
Link to the Livestream 11:55am
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| Oklahoma State Capitol Restoration
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Trait Thompson is the Executive Director of the Okla. Historical Society as of January 4, 2021. Thompson began his career with the state as policy director for former Okla. Senate President Pro Tempore Brian Bingman. During that four-year service, Thompson read every bill submitted to the senate, met with citizens from across the state and learned how to work with others to achieve shared goals. He has been the project manager for the Oklahoma Capitol Restoration Project, shepherding the preservation and restoration of one of Oklahoma's most important historical artifacts—the State Capitol.
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| Chair of the Day: Julia Kirt
Invocation: Club 29 Chorale
Introduction of Guests: Freda Deskin
Pledge/Song Leading: David Dobson
Roving Microphone: David Battles
Registration: Evan Walter, Marion Paden
Attendance Scanning/Greeting: Vered Harris, Stephen Zahn, Amy Roush
Menu: Pot roast; Chicken; Mashed Potatoes; Carrots; Roll; House Salad
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club 29 breakfastNovember 17, 2022 | 7:00am
Quail Creek Country Club | Wingspan Room
Speaker: Allison Flaig, Chief of Staff, USA Softball, “Upcoming Events and Community Outreach Initiatives”
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A Connection of Service
by Brad Poarch
The last few articles I have written for Rotary Reflections have focused on our motto of “Service Above Self”. This time, I was convinced it would be different. I had planned to write about a growing issue facing the leaders in this post-COVID environment - the employment market and using our core values to help grow high-quality teams.
Then, I attended a 4th grade Veterans Day assembly.
I sat in the crowd of parents listening to our children sing with the choir. I watched my son join in the celebration of our country’s heroes. It took a group of 9-year-olds to remind me of the meaning of service, family, freedom, and the sacrifice made by our veterans to this country. It was at that moment, I realized I had no choice but to talk about selfless service once again.
Although I didn't serve in the military, I come from a family full of service men and women. Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, and even the Coast Guard. The Poarch family has worn each of these uniforms with pride. We grew up hearing stories about their time in the service. They would reminisce about the friendships, the challenges, the fears, and the pride that came along with serving their country. I looked up to each of them as heroes. READ MORE
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| 2022-2023 High School Rotarians
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Review the Candidates - 2023-2024 Officers and Directors Election
Review the Candidates
Links to online voting will be sent out the afternoon of Nov. 15. Thanks to the Nominating Committee for their work in providing the slate. Members of the Nominating committee are: Robert Mills, Emily Stratton, Lesli Massad, Mark Neumeister, Jerrod Shouse, Tom Phillips - Vice Chair, Ellen Fleming - Chair
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| Paper Ballot Request
The slate of the 2023-24 Rotary Officers and Directors will be online for the November 2022 election. If you would like a paper ballot, please request one here.
Phone calls requesting paper ballots will not be accepted. If no paper ballot is requested, a link will be sent to your email address for voting purposes. Deadline for requesting a paper ballot: Nov. 15, 2022, Noon.
By requesting a paper ballot, you will be precluded from voting online in this election, and will not be given access to the online voting system.
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December 2, 2022 - Salvation Army Bell Ringing
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Answer the Call of the Wild! - OnePledge 22-23
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Rotary Dues Increase - Jan. 1, 2023 - A Message from President Wes
Fellow Rotarians,
At the Sept. 27 lunch meeting, we shared some news about a conversation that began over two years ago. Prior to the pandemic, it was clear to our administration committee, budget committee, and board of officers and directors that a dues increase would be necessary for the club to maintain a balanced budget. With the arrival of the pandemic, we were able to delay that conversation. As we’ve seen a return to normal club operations, meetings, and service, we’ve also seen an increase in almost every expense of the club due to inflation and we were forced to revisit the conversation. At the recommendation of our administration and budget committees, the 2021-2022 board of officers and directors approved a dues increase of $15 per quarter, or $5 a month, effective January 1, 2023.
READ MORE
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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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| Contact Information Changes
If you have any unreported business or home contact information changes or if you would like a new photo for your listing in the Rotary Membership Directory, please make those changes here
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Upcoming Events
December 2, 2022 - Salvation Army Bell Ringing
January 10, 2023 - Rotary Winter Party
April 30, 2023 - Memorial Marathon - Service Opportunity
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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
Nov. 22, 2022 - Oklahoma State Auditor - Cindy Byrd
Nov. 29, 2022 - Jimmy Taylor, Taylor Ranch - U.S. Meat Export Federation/Okla. Beef Council
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ATTENDANCE
November 8, 2022 - Online, In-Person, Makeups - 196
Total Present and Makeup - 34%
Makeups
Membership
November 14, 2022- 602
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Happy Birthday to those Rotarians born in November!
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Celebrating Years of Service in Club 29
These Rotarians have been members of Club 29 from 54 years to 1 year.
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