OKC Rotary News

June 7, 2022 | Volume 110 | No. 46
In-Person and Livestreamed from Christian Life Center - St. Luke's United Methodist Church | 11:55
Link to the Livestream

Allison D. Garrett became chancellor of the Oklahoma State System of Higher Education in November 2021 following a national search. Before assuming the role of chancellor, Garrett served as the 17th president of Emporia State University, which set retention, graduation rate and fundraising records during her tenure. While serving as ESU’s President, Garrett served on the NCAA’s Board of Governors and led the Division II Presidents’ Council.

Prior to executive leadership positions in public and private higher education, she worked for more than a decade at the Walmart Stores, Inc. corporate offices, holding the positions of vice president and general counsel for the corporate division and vice president of benefits compliance and planning. READ MORE

CHAIR OF THE DAY
Mike Turpen

INVOCATION
Jerome Holmes

PLEDGE/SONG LEADER
Lou Kohlman

INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS & VISITING ROTARIANS
Chip Oppenheim

INTRODUCTION OF NEW ROTARIANS
Blair Naifeh

ROVING MICROPHONE
Bart Binning

REGISTRATION
Bobby Mills

GREETERS
Terri Cooper, Mike Coats

SCANNERS
Emily Stratton, Dick Porter, Jeanette Nance

MENU House salad; Cucumber and tomato salad; Pita and Hummus; Gyros-Beef and Chicken;
Tzatziki sauce; Roasted Zucchini Salad

Club 29 Breakfast

June 9 2022
Quail Creek Country Club | 7:00am | Wingspan Room
Speaker: Victoria Proctor, Esquire Native American Law

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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Lessons from the Archives

by John Frost

I am reflecting on a person from my past who has opened the door to a great profession. He stands out as one of the greatest thinkers and observers of Stock Market Conditions over the past fifty years. He is Robert J. Farrell. Many will remember his many appearances with Louis Rukeyser on the weekly broadcast of “Wall Street Week”. He is a noted author, consultant and pioneer in his chosen profession. He popularized Technical Analysis. He was the first to focus on investor psychology and contrary thinking. He was the first to introduce “sentiment” when analyzing a market or a particular stock.

That was his serious side. Once, on an “in-house” broadcast on the week of his retirement, a broker asked him if he had any simple rules he follows or any observations which summarize his beliefs about the markets in general and stocks in particular. His observations follow:

Market Rules to Remember
By Robert J. Farrell, September, 1998
On the occasion of his retirement.

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Announcements

New Rotarian Introduction

Blair Naifeh will introduce new rotarians Carrie Blumert, Thuan Nguyen, Deborah Copeland, and Amy Roush.

Perfect Attenders

Congratulations to these 89 Rotarians who have perfect attendance for the 2021-22 year.
21-22 Perfect Attenders

Rotary International Convention

Executive Director Megan Law, President-Elect Wes & Sandy Milbourn, President Nominee Lesli Massad, Mary Jane Calvey, District Governor Nominee Jeanean & Jere Jones, and Dennis & Janet Shockley are attending the Rotary International Convention in Houston Texas June 4 - 8

Pickleball Tournament Registration

June 18, 2022 | 10am - 1pm
Chicken 'n Pickle - 8400 N. Oklahoma
$50.00 per person- Billed on Rotary Statement
Deadline to register - June 8, n00n
Registration Form
If you would like to watch the tournament, and not participate, you and your family are welcome to be spectators!! You can watch play on all 4 indoor courts. You may order lunch from the Chicken 'n Pickle menu. No registration is necessary.

Meeting Relocated to FNC

June 14, 2022 | Gary Brooks, Speaker
RSVP REQUIRED | RSVP HERE
Deadline to RSVP - June 8 - Noon
If you have an RSVP and your plans have changed and you cannot attend please let us know.
NO LIVESTREAM FOR THIS MEETING

First National Center- National Ballroom
120 N. Robinson | 11:30

Parking Information: There is valet or self-parking available for guests of the First National Center. Valet is located at 120 N Robinson Avenue, at the main entrance to First National Center. When entering the building, please proceed to the 2nd floor and the National Ballroom is located on the far side of The Great Hall.
If you prefer to self-park, the One11 Parking Garage is located at 111 N Broadway Avenue. When utilizing self-parking, please note that from the garage elevators you can select the 2nd floor and these elevators will take you to the National Ballroom.
There is a charge for both valet or self-parking.

Inaugural RSVP

2022-23 Committee Selection Form
It is committee sign-up time for our membership. Our committees and your involvement in those committees is what makes our Rotary Club so outstanding in serving our community needs. Also, getting engaged in those committees is a wonderful way to work with your fellow Rotarians and getting to know them better and enhancing our commitment to “Service Above Self.”
Make your committee selection today!

Committee Seeks Hosts

The Vocational Day committee is seeking at least fifteen Rotarian hosts for August 2, 2022 Vocational Day.
If you can host please let us know.
Or email Co-Chairs
Heidi Russell and Heather Walter

North West OKC Rotary changes meeting location

The North West OKC Rotary Club will be moving its meeting location from the Greens Golf & Country Club to Quail Creek Golf & Country Club 3501 Quail Creek Road, OKC, OK 73120 starting Tuesday March 22, 2022. North West OKC Rotary will continue to meet each Tuesday at noon.

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Rotary Club 29 Online Directory - App is 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

2021-2022 Program Schedule

June 14, 2022 - Meeting relocated to the National Ballroom - First National Center RSVP REQUIRED
Deadline to RSVP June 8, Noon Speaker: Gary Brooks
Chair of the Day - Jane Jenkins

June 21, 2022 - Caylee Dodson – Restore OKC ED | Presidents'Awards Day
Chair of the Day - Jerrod Shouse