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OKC ROTARY NEWSMarch 10, 2026 | Volume 114 | No. 34 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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| Congressman Frank Lucas is a fifth generation Oklahoman whose family has lived and farmed in Oklahoma for over 120 years. Born on January 6, 1960 in Cheyenne, Oklahoma, Lucas graduated from Oklahoma State University in 1982 with a degree in Agricultural Economics. He was first elected to the United States House of Representatives in a special election in 1994. Lucas proudly represents Oklahoma’s Third Congressional District, which includes all or portions of 32 counties in northern and western Oklahoma, READ MORE
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| Chair of the Day: Larry Stein
Invocator/Pledge Leader: Susan Adams
Introduction of Guests: Ashleigh Robinson
New Rotarian Welcome Table: Jane Jenkins
Greeters/ Scanners: Lauren Branch, Shane Pate
Q&A/Microphone: Paul Ryerson, Bud Oehlert
Registration: Marion Paden, Anne Holzberlein
Menu: Strawberry Spinach Salad, Roasted Broccolini, Wild Rice Pilaf, Chicken Diane, Lemon Baked Tilapia
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Club 29 Breakfast Quail Creek Country Club | 7:00am | Wingspan Room
2025-2026 Co-Chairs - John D. Williams, Aaron Collins, David Hull
Speaker: March 12, 2026 - Brent Haken, State Director – Oklahoma CareerTech
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Rotary Values in Action: Embracing Neurodiversity at Work
by Deborah Copeland
When we speak of Rotary’s values—service, integrity, diversity—we often picture community projects or global initiatives. Yet these values live in the everyday spaces where we work. One opportunity for businesses today is embracing neurodiversity, particularly for individuals with Autism and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). Doing so is not charity; it’s a recognition that talent comes in many forms and that inclusion drives innovation.
Consider the story of a woman who spent years excelling as a curriculum designer, unaware the challenges she faced were rooted in ADD. Like many adults, her diagnosis came later in life, sparked by her child’s similar journey. At first, the news felt overwhelming. For years, she had unknowingly embraced different labels, not recognizing neurological differences were shaping her experiences.
The turning point came when she began to see her diagnosis as a lens. Through research and reflection, she discovered her ability to hyperfocus on complex problems and her wide-ranging curiosity were not flaws but strengths. These traits allowed her to design learning experiences that were richer, more engaging, and more adaptable to diverse learners. By embracing her own differences, she unlocked a new level of creativity and confidence. READ MORE
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Election opens March 17, 2026 - 2:00pm and closes March 31, 2026 11:59pm
A link from "Simply Voting" will be emailed.
If approved, they take office July 1, 2026.
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District 5750 March 2026 News
March 2026 Newsletter (Mar. 05, 2026)
A Message from the Governor Rotary District 5750 – Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Month March, 2026
Every March, Rotary turns its focus to one of the most fundamental human needs: clean water, sanitation, and hygiene. Access to safe water is not something many of us think about each day, but for millions of people around the world, it determines health, education, and opportunity. Clean water prevents disease, keeps children in school, and strengthens families and communities. It is one of the clearest examples of how Rotary service directly improves lives in lasting, measurable ways.
Here in Rotary District 5750, Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene Month reminds us that service begins with awareness and continues through action. READ MORE
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| =>Accounting Email Change - Statements were emailed Jan. 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 the Rotary office. Quarterly statements were emailed and we appreciate your assistance to ensure timely payment.
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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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| Memorials
The Rotary Club 29 Foundation accepts gifts honoring loved ones.
Contribute here.
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| Auto-Pay offered for Rotary Club Invoices
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| Annual Dues Payment Offered
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Upcoming Events
March 10, 2026 - Rotary Afterhours
April 4, 2026 - Pickleball Tournament (rescheduled)
April 21, 2026 - Tulsa Rotarians visit OKC
April 26, 2026 - 5:00am - Noon Volunteer Service - Memorial Marathon Hydration Station 17
June 2, 2026 - Car Show
June 30, 2026 - Inaugural of the 2026-2027 Officers & Directors, Lance McDaniel President
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| Address ChangesPlease report any changes in business or home here.
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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.
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FUTURE PROGRAMS
2025-2026 Program Schedule
March 17, 2026 - Trent Tipple, M.D., Chief of Neonatology – Oklahoma Children’s Hospital
March 24, 2026 - President Jim Hess – Oklahoma State University
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ATTENDANCE & MEMBERSHIP
Attendance
March 3 2026- In-Person, Online, Makeups: 232
Total Present & Makeup: 41%
Makeups
Membership - March 3, 2026 - 590
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