OKC ROTARY NEWS

July 9, 2024 | Volume 113 | No. 1
In-Person and Livestreamed from Christian Life Center - St. Luke's Methodist Church | 11:55am
Link to the Livestream 11:55am

The Power of American Opportunity:
My Story of Overcoming and Thriving

Born in Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina in 1992, Igor Ristic's journey is a testament to resilience and achievement. At the age of five, he and his family sought refuge in the United States during the Bosnian War, marking the beginning of his story.
Igor's educational journey led him to Norman, OK, where he graduated from the University of Oklahoma with a degree in Communication, laying the foundation for his career in leadership and management.
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Special Guests will be those taking part in the Naturalization Oath Ceremony.

Chair of the Day: Suzanne Mitchell
Choral Invocation: Rotary Club 29 Chorale
Introduction of Guests: Chip Oppenheim
Registration: Kathy Frankenfield, Jeff Simpsen
Attendance Scanners & Greeters: Jeff Crain, Emily Stratton
Microphone: Bobby Mills
Menu: House Salad; Caesar Salad; Roasted Bistro Vegetables; Chicken Marsala; Shrimp Scampi; Roll

In the News

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

Club 29 Breakfast

Quail Creek Country Club | 7:00am | Wingspan Room
2024-2025 Co-Chairs - Susan McVey and Bud Oehlert

July 11, 2024: David, Blake and Hunter Merritt - Challenges of Entrepreneurism

REFLECTIONS

Welcome from the President

by Suzanne Mitchell

To My Fellow Members of the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City,

I am honored and excited to serve as the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City’s President for 2024-25! First, I want to acknowledge the outstanding leadership and hard work our past Presidents and Boards have dedicated to our Club since its inception—one of the many reasons this Club has thrived.

Reflecting on my years as a member of Club 29, I have developed many lasting friendships, gained new perspectives, and learned so much. Membership in this Club has enriched me—from hearing talks by community leaders, to learning about Oklahoma City’s future, to engaging with members from diverse backgrounds. Membership in this Club has made me a better person.

What an incredible world it would be if all of our communities were filled with individuals who act with compassion, honesty, integrity, and civility. Oklahoma City is well on its way with Club 29.

This Club has had a tangible impact on the community. I’m thinking of our annual One Club project, our Helping Hands projects, our support of our local teachers and schools, and the Salvation Army—and many more service projects we support through domestic and global grants. READ MORE

Announcements

7-30-2024 Vocational Tour Day

The annual Vocational Tour Day will be July 30, 2024. Please pick one venue to tour.
No meeting at St. Luke's, instead, attendance will be counted at your chosen
Vocational Day Tour Venue.
Some of these venues fill up fast,. so make your selection now!

AFTERHOURS RSVP

Choose from 40+ Committees

2024-2025 Rotary International Theme

Rotary International President Stephanie Urchick announced that the 2024-25 presidential theme is "The Magic of Rotary" and called on members to recognize and amplify the organization’s power to save lives . "We are not going to end polio or bring peace to the world by waving a wand. It's up to you. You create the magic with every project completed, every dollar donated, and every new member."

July 2024 - Rotary Magazine

Avid sports fan. Onetime FBI prospect. Singer. C-suite business leader. Thirty-two years a Rotarian. Whatever hat she's wearing, Stephanie Urchick is well-positioned to lead Rotary through a period of opportunity and challenge. In this issue of Rotary magazine, join us as we get to know Rotary's new president and her focus on positive club culture, peacebuilding, and making Rotary irresistible to new members.

For Rotarian Subscribers: Click here to read the July 2024 issue. The link will take you to your digital copy, which you can read using any common web browser.

In this special issue, we'll introduce you to the entire class of 2024-25 Rotary leaders, including the Board of Directors, the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation, and the district governors. Learn about their professional backgrounds and hear some of their incredible Rotary stories.

Prefer to listen? Check out our podcast for audio versions of the magazine's best storytelling, along with full episodes featuring exclusive bonus interviews. Please subscribe, and, if you enjoy what you hear, give us a positive rating or review.

Memorials

The Rotary Club 29 Foundation accepts gifts honoring loved ones.
Contribute here.

Auto-Pay offered for Rotary Club Invoices

If you would like to have a credit card on file to charge your Rotary CLUB invoices, please contact the rotary office.

Annual Dues Payment Offered

If you would like to switch from quarterly to annual billing for Rotary CLUB invoices, please contact the rotary office.

Upcoming Events

July 9, 2024 - Rotary Afterhours - Tiny Bubbles Wine Bar
July 30, 2024 - Vocational Tour Day

Address Changes

Please report any changes in business or home here.

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.

FUTURE PROGRAMS

2024-2025 Program Schedule
July 16, 2024 - “Advancements in the Cure” – Dr. Robert Mannel, OUHSC-Stephenson Cancer Center
July 23, 2024 - “Education in a Majority/Minority School District” – Dr. Cecilia Robinson Woods, Superintendent Millwood PS