OKC ROTARY NEWS

Sept. 29, 2026 | Volume 115 | No. 13
In-Person and Livestreamed from Christian Life Center - St. Luke's Methodist Church | 11:55
Link to the Livestream 11:55am

Social Order Dining Collective

Brian Bogert is the C.E.O. and Founder of The Social Order Dining Collective. He is a restaurateur and co-founder of the Oklahoma City restaurant group and brings 25 years of experience in the restaurant industry. He is the owner-operator of 20 restaurants across Oklahoma, employing nearly 750 hospitality workers and more than 100 salaried managers.
He is a top franchisee within both the Fuzzy’s Taco Shop and Dave’s Hot Chicken systems... READ MORE

Chair of the Day: Melissa Pepper
Attendance Scanner/Greeters: AJ Stegall
Registration: Stacy McDaniel, Kelli Mosteller
New Rotarian Welcome Table: Sarah Spinks
Introduction of Guests: Mary Jane Calvey
Invocation/Pledge Leader: Jane Jenkins
Microphone/ Q & A: Ellen Fleming, Richard Smith
Menu: Honey Garlic Pork Tenderloin, Creamy Tuscan Chicken, Red Skin Potatoes (v), Roasted Brussels Sprouts(v), Cheddar Biscuits(v), Romaine Salad(v)

Club 29 Breakfast

Quail Creek Country Club | 7:00am | Wingspan Room
2026-2027 Co-Chairs - John D. Williams, David Hull

October 1, 2026 – Madeline Mitchell Stacy – UCO – Executive in Residence – “AI in 2026 – UCO’s new MBA-AI Management, Data Centers, Polling and Sentiment, and Key Trends”

Reflections

Dear Rotary

by Barney Semtner

Dear Rotary, Thanks for the memories. It’s been 50 years now. And wow it has been a fantastic voyage. I’ve enjoyed somewhere in the neighborhood of 2500 meals and programs. I’ve learned something at every one of those meetings. Great speakers who have told stories, brought plans and ideas for exciting new growth and development in our community and state. I’ve met and fellowshipped with many great Rotarians who I count as my friends. You get out of any organization what you put into it. I’ve been active in many Club 29 committees, experiencing all of the “Avenues” of Rotary service including Club leadership. My experiences have included Rotary travel to meeting makeups and to Rotary district and International meetings. My Rotary connections have facilitated my involvement in many non-profits in our community.

Our Rotary Club has adapted well to change over my 50 years of membership. Early on, it was the transition from an all-male club to becoming a coed club. The expansion of classifications and the elimination of restrictions on vocations has happened in the last 50 years. Also, the requirement for attendance has been relaxed. Many of these changes have allowed our membership to grow in size, almost doubling since the 1990s. Our club made the bold move from a downtown location to our Heritage Hills home at St. Lukes to accommodate our size and member convenience. READ MORE

Announcements

2027-2028 Officers & Directors Nomination Open - Last Call!

Soon, our nominating committee will begin their work to identify individuals to stand for election to serve on our 2027-2028 board under the leadership of Chair David Walters and Vice Chair Marion Paden. Eligible members to stand for election will have been in the club at least 3 years at the time the ballot opens in November. If you would like to nominate an individual or yourself for the committee to consider, you may say submit a nomination form. Nominations are due no later than September 30 for consideration. Nominate Here

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25% Discount Available

As a thank you from Darci Lynne Farmer and her team for allowing her to spend time with us last December, fellow member Clarke Farmer has generously coordinated a 25% discount for Club 29 Rotarians to her upcoming Christmas Show.
Darci Lynne and Friends Live at Rose State Performing Arts Center in Midwest City

December 10th - 7:30 pm
Use this to ticket link to automatically receive the discount

District 5750 Newsletter - September 2026

September is Basic Education and Literacy Month across Rotary - a time to recognize the transformative power of education and the role Rotarians can play in helping people of all ages learn, grow, and build brighter futures.

Education creates opportunity. Literacy gives individuals the tools to participate more fully in their communities, pursue meaningful careers, make informed decisions, and help the next generation succeed. Around the world, Rotary supports projects that strengthen schools, equip educators, expand access to books and learning resources, provide scholarships, and improve literacy for children and adults. READ MORE

Membership Dues Increased- July 1, 2026

For those paying quarterly, dues increaded $5.00 per quarter, or $365. For those paying annually, dues increased to $1460.

The cost of everything is going up, including the expenses we incur as a club. The board voted to raise dues by $5.00 per quarter. That won't cover all our increasing cost, but it will help. We are looking for alternatives to keep dues down going forward.

Nominate a Qualified Prospective Rotarian Here

=>Accounting Email Change - Q2 Statements will be emailed Thursday, October 1, 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.

In the News

If you have good news - honors, awards, new achievements - to share with the club, please let us know!

Memorials

The Rotary Club 29 Foundation accepts gifts honoring loved ones.
Contribute here.

Auto-Pay offered for Rotary Club Invoices

If you would like to have a credit card on file to charge your Rotary CLUB invoices, please contact the rotary office.

Annual Dues Payment Offered

If you would like to switch from quarterly to annual billing for Rotary CLUB invoices, please contact the rotary office.

Upcoming Events

October 6-9, 2026 - ReadOKC BookBus
October 13, 2026 - Rotary Afterhours
December 15, 2026 - Winter Party
April 7, 2027 - Club 29 Visits the Rotary Club of Tulsa
April 17, 2027 - Pickleball Tournament

Address Changes

Please report any changes in business or home here.

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.

FUTURE PROGRAMS

2026-2027 Program Schedule
Oct. 6, 2026 -
Robert J. Ross – Inasmuch Foundation – “Connecting Community for Good”
Oct. 13, 2026 - Maestro Alexander Mickelthwate – “Classical Music”