OKC Rotary News

July 23, 2024 | Volume 113 | No. 3
In-Person and Livestreamed from Christian Life Center - St. Luke's Methodist Church | 11:55
Link to the Livestream 11:55am

Education in a Majority/Minority School District

Cecilia J. Robinson‐Woods, Ed.D is Superintendent of Millwood Public Schools in Oklahoma City. She has been superintendent since 2013 where she works to ensure that students are prepared to be Champions in the classroom, in the community and in life. Her tenure has included many improvements to the quality of instruction, facilities and processes at Millwood. Robinson-Woods works to advance issues that strengthen the greater Oklahoma City community and is a fierce advocate for equity, social justice and inclusion of marginalized communities. READ MORE

Chair of the Day: Marion Paden, Ed.D.
Attendance Scanner/Greeters: David Hull, Lesli Massad
Registration: Wendi Wilson, Mary Blankenship Pointer
Introduction of Guests: Jane Jenkins
Invocation/Pledge Leader: Franci Hart
Microphone: Richard Smith
Menu: Spinach Walnut Salad; Pork Tenderloin; Roasted Chicken; Mashed Potatoes; Green Beans; Roll

club 29 breakfast

July 25, 2024 | 7:00am
Quail Creek Country Club | Wingspan Room
Chairs: Susan McVey, Bud Oehlert
Speaker: Braden Hoffman - Independent Transportation Network of Central Oklahoma: "Independence and Transportation for our Seniors"

reflections

Shattered! Scattered! Scared!

by Franci Hart

Our children in foster care have been shattered by so much trauma. They are separated from the siblings. And, they are scared!

During the State Fiscal Year 2022, in Oklahoma a total of 13,921 children were confirmed as victims of maltreament and 2,525 of those were from Oklahoma County. Breaking down these numbers by age group provides a clearer picture:

Infants (under 1 year old): 2,195 children, accounting for 15.77% of the total.
Toddlers (ages 1 and 2): 1,971 children, making up 14.16%.
Young children (ages 3 to 6): 3,365 children, representing 24.17%
School-age children (ages 7 to 11): 3,298 children, comprising 23.69%.
Adolescents (ages 12 and older): 3,090 children, or 22.20%.
Unspecified age: 2 children, less than 0.01% (no date of birth or age provided).

These figures highlight the widespread impact of maltreatment across all age groups, underscoring the urgent need for support and intervention. READ MORE

Announcements

Vocational Day -

If your plans have changed and you cannot attend 7-30-24 Vocational Day, please inform the Rotary Office!

RSVP for Rotarians and their Guests
Location has changed!!!!

Make Your Selection Today!

Lost and Found

If you lost a necklace, or reading glasses at one of the recent rotary meetings, the office has these items! Please call the office, identify the lost items, and you can retrieve them. Otherwise they will be donated to St. Luke's for their annual garage sale.

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

July 30, 2024 - Vocational Tour Day - RSVP Required
August 13, 2024 - Rotary AfterHours - Pearl Mesta by Chef Andrew Black

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

2024-2025 Program Schedule

July 30, 2024 - Vocational Tour Day - No Meeting at St. Luke's - Attendance counted at your chosen Vocational Tour Day Venue
August 6, 2024 - “Fueling OKC’s Fastest Growing Industry” – Kari Watkins, Oklahoma City National Memorial; Harshil Patel, Champion Hotels; Moderator: Lindsay Vidrine, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce; Craig Cress – ED USA Softball; Scott Munz – Okla. State Fair