OKC Rotary News

June 16, 2026 | Volume 114 | No. 48
In-Person and Livestreamed from Christian Life Center - St. Luke's Methodist Church | 11:55
Link to the Livestream 11:55am

From Access to Impact:

Reimagining Rural Health in Oklahoma

Keith Reed, RN, MPH, CPH, serves as the Oklahoma Commissioner of Health, bringing nearly three decades of dedicated service to the state. With 24 years of executive leadership at the Oklahoma State Department of Health, Commissioner Reed has been a pivotal architect of the state’s public health strategy.
Reed, known as a high-impact mentor and collaborator, focuses on positioning public health as a foundational partner..... READ MORE

Chair of the Day: Rachel Klein
Attendance Scanner/Greeters: Cori Loomis, Byron Jackson
Registration: Ann Ackerman, Kathy Frankenfield
New Rotarian Welcome Table: Emily Stratton
Introduction of Guests: Kathryn Wilson Wheeler
Introduction of New Rotarians: Miles Pringle
Invocation/Pledge Leader: Charlie Smith
Microphone/ Q & A: Ellen Fleming, DesJean Jones
Menu: Mochiko Chicken, Honey Garlic Shrimp, Coconut Rice, Broccolini,White Bean and Cucumber Salad, Romaine Salad

club 29 breakfast

June 18, 2026 | 7:00am
Quail Creek Country Club | Wingspan Room
Chairs: John D. Williams, David Hull, Aaron Collins

Speaker: Joe Echelle Executive Director, Oklahoma Turnpike Authority - “OK Turnpike Authority - Outlook 2026”

reflections

Why Rotary?

by Evan Walter

As a high school junior, I applied to be a long-term Rotary Exchange Student. It was going through the outbound preparation process that I learned what Rotary is about, and why the world needs Rotary.

As part of the preparation process, I began attending meetings of my sponsoring club, the Rotary Club of San Antonio, and participated in interviews with the Club’s Youth Exchange committee. I matriculated through an entire day of interviews with Rotarians and past exchange students. Once selected, I began attending prep meetings and a weekend retreat with current inbound students and members of my outbound class.

It was from this myriad of interactions with people from all over South and Central Texas, and ultimately all over the world, that I came to appreciate why the world needs Rotary.

Individually, these wonderful people were very different, shaped by their experiences, and their local communities. And it was Rotary that brought them together.

Rotary facilitated conversations that otherwise would have never taken place. As students, we learned to respect the perspectives of others, whether we agreed with them or not. We learned to listen more, talk less, and understand how another person’s experiences and the environment in which they live influenced their perspective on the world.

Whether we realize it or not, every Tuesday when we gather we have that same opportunity that I had when I was in high school. Our club is a mixture of people whose paths might never have crossed were it not for Rotary. When we share a meal together at our tables, we talk, and hopefully listen more, and allow our perspectives to bend a little as we absorb the different viewpoints shared by our fellow members. READ MORE

Announcements

RSVP REQUIRED!!! RSVP HERE

New Rotarians

Miles Pringle will introduce new rotarians Alan Kirkpatrick, Eli Menendez, and Jessie Thompson.

Volunteer Opportunity - July 20-25

Several Rotarians have asked about volunteering at the 2026 ICF Canoe Slalom and Kayak Cross World Championships July 20-25 at Riversport. If you would like to do this, please register.

RSVP Required

Sign up!

District 5750 News - June Issue

June is Rotary Fellowships Month, a time across Rotary International dedicated to celebrating the friendships, connections, and shared interests that bring Rotarians together around the world. Rotary Fellowships create opportunities for members to connect beyond club meetings through common recreational, professional, and vocational interests while strengthening international goodwill and understanding.

Here in District 5750, fellowship continues to be one of Rotary’s greatest strengths. Whether through service projects, district events, networking opportunities, or simply building lasting friendships, the relationships formed through Rotary help create stronger communities and stronger leaders.

Rotary Fellowships remind us that service and connection go hand in hand. They create opportunities to meet people from different backgrounds, industries, and cultures while discovering shared passions that unite us beyond geography.

Thank you to every Rotarian who continues to invest time, energy, and heart into building meaningful connections across our district. Your willingness to welcome others and foster community is part of what makes Rotary so impactful. READ MORE

=>Accounting Email Change

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.

Memorials

The Rotary Club 29 Foundation accepts gifts honoring loved ones.
A contribution can be made here

In the News

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

Upcoming Events

June 23, 2026 - Meeting Off Site - Innovation Hall 316 NE 9th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73104
June 30, 2026 - Inaugural of the 2026-2027 Officers & Directors, Lance McDaniel President

July 28, 2026 - Vocational Tour Day
April 17, 2027 - Pickleball Tournament

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.

FUTURE PROGRAMS

2025-2026 Program Schedule
June 23, 2026- Meeting Off Site - Innovation Hall 316 NE 9th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73104
June 30, 2026 - Inaugural of the 2026-2027 Officers & Directors, Lance McDaniel President