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OKC ROTARY NEWSNov. 3, 2026 | Volume 115 | No. 18
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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| Chuck Hoskin Jr. serves as the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation, the largest tribe in the United States with more than 475,000 citizens. Prior to being elected in 2019, and re-elected in 2023, he was Cherokee Nation's
Secretary of State and also served as a member and Deputy Speaker of the Council of the Cherokee Nation.
As Principal Chief, he increased minimum wage at Cherokee Nation and ..
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Chair of the Day: David Walters
Attendance Scanner/Greeters: Ellyn Hefner, Emily Taylor
Registration: Paul Ryerson, Kendra Robben
New Rotarian Welcome Table: Amy Spring
Introduction of Guests: Paige Ross
Invocation/Pledge/National Anthem Leader: Vered Harris
Microphone/ Q & A: Ellen Fleming, Dick Pryor
Menu: Chicken Pot Pie, Shepherd's Pie, Roasted Squash (v), Cheddar Biscuits (v), House Salad (v)
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club 29 breakfastNov. 5, 2026 | 7:00am
Quail Creek Country Club | Wingspan Room
Chairs: John D. Williams, David Hull
Speaker: Dr. Derick Deweber - "Is Your Home Ready for the Next Ten Years?"
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The Question of Our Time
by Pat Rooney
“Money is a good servant but a poor master.” -Francis Bacon
So, it would seem is artificial intelligence or AI, for short. In recent weeks AI has been all over the news, daily really. Is AI safe? Not safe? There’s a real threat of giving AI too much power, fearing that too much mastery over humanity will lead to disastrous results. There is so much we just don’t know yet. And on top of the safety concerns there is the run of the mill potential disruption outcomes such as lost jobs, business lines, and potentially industries. It makes for a pretty lively discussion.
The fear factor of AI is the biggest worry it seems. The Free Press reported recently that according to the AP poll of 64% of Americans think AI is “developing too quickly, and 80% want government regulations to keep it under human control. Other scientists are “urging greater oversight” (Wall Street Journal) and others are scrapping newer AI leading edge models due to “safety concerns.” In another Wall Street Journal article, open AI admitted that its next generation AI model had “misbehaved” in internal testing scenarios. The race goes on. No one wants to be left behind. As The Guardian put it, “it’s a classic prisoner’s dilemma.” Where it is in everyone’s interest to slow down “but each participant has a strong interest to defect.” Not all are pessimistic, however. In defense of AI, Jensen Huang CEO of Nvidia says there is “zero percent chance technology takes over the world by 2030.” While a bit comforting, he may be conflicted as his company makes the chips powering the technology. READ MORE
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Rotary Magazine - for Rotarian Subscribers - November 2026
Then, meet another group of Rotary members confronting the global water crisis with energy and fresh ideas: Rotaractors. The clean water and sanitation project they led in the Ashanti region of Ghana was the first to be completed since The Rotary Foundation opened global grants to Rotaract in 2022.
In our personal essay, Texas Rotarian Bill Martin writes movingly of the death of a friend, how the loss motivated him to become a regular blood donor, and why you should, too.
Finally, in this month's Our Clubs report, journey to the hills of Vermont to experience a garden of almost otherworldly beauty and learn about the unusual partnership that reopened the beloved destination to the public.
Prefer to listen? Check out the Rotary Voices podcast for audio versions of the magazine's best storytelling, along with full episodes featuring bonus interviews
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| =>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.
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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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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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Upcoming Events
November 10, 2026 - Rotary Afterhours
December 4, 2026 - Salvation Army Bell Ringing
December 15, 2026 - Winter Party
April 7, 2027 - Rotary Club of Okla. City visits Rotary Club of Tulsa
April 17, 2027 - Pickleball Tournament
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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
2026-2027 Program Schedule
November 10, 2026-
Jill Castilla – Citizen’s Bank – “My Veteran Story”
November 17, 2026 -
David Griffin – Griffin Media
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ATTENDANCE & MEMBERSHIP
October 27, 2026: In-Person, Online, Makeups: 206
Total Present & Makeup: 37%
Membership: 593
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