OKC Rotary News

August 15, 2023 | Volume 112 | No. 6
In-Person and Livestreamed from Christian Life Center - St. Luke's Methodist Church | 11:55
Livestream Available 11:55am

Entrepreneurial Ecosystem and New Capital

A born and bred Oklahoman, Nathaniel Harding is an innovator and market maker who has founded, scaled and sold companies. He is a successful investor in energy, biotech and ag tech. Nathaniel was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and a Most Admired CEO in Oklahoma by the Journal Record. Nathaniel Harding is Managing Partner of Cortado Ventures, , an early-stage venture capital firm investing in growth-driven technology companies. Born and raised in Oklahoma, Nathaniel is a third-generation oilman, who took his family’s legacy and has shifted it to... READ MORE

Chair of the Day: Pam Campbell
Invocation/Pledge Leading: Clarke Farmer
Introduction of Guests: Erin Engelke
Scanning/Greeting: Jeff Simpsen, Dennis Shockley
Registration: Dub Peace, Periann Pulliam
Roving Microphone: David Battles
Menu: House Salad; Black bean and corn salad; Shrimp or steak fajitas; Guacamole and chips

Club 29 Breakfast

August 17, 2023
Quail Creek Country Club | 7:00am | Wingspan Room
Chairs: Susan McVey, Bud Oehlert

Speaker: Natalie Evans - Program & Marketing Director - OKC Beautiful

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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Partnerships and Networking
by Freda Deskin

Rotary offers a unique blend of service, networking, and personal growth opportunities, making it a rewarding experience for business leaders who want to make a difference in their communities and beyond.

Rotary offers service opportunities, leadership development, international awareness, and personal and professional growth. The friendships and networking it offers leads to partnerships which contribute to individual and organizational growth and success.

These partnerships give Rotarians access to a diverse pool of resources, skills, knowledge, and expertise that individuals or organizations may not possess on their own. Collaboration with others allows for the exchange of ideas and best practices, enabling each partner to benefit from the collective strengths.

Partnering with other individuals or organizations can create opportunities for growth and expansion. By combining efforts, companies can enter new markets, reach a broader audience, and explore innovative solutions to common challenges. It brings together individuals from different backgrounds and industries, fostering a cross-pollination of ideas. This diversity of perspectives often leads to increased innovation and creativity in problem-solving and product development. READ MORE

Announcements

Lost and Found

The Rotary Office has a pair of sunglasses that were left at last week's meeting.
If you think the sunglasses are yours, please call the office, identify them, and they will be at the Tuesday meeting, or in the Rotary Office.

Rotary AfterHours - 9-12-2023 - RSVP

74 Bar & Grill | 5:30-7:00pm
7412 N. Classen Blvd.
Cash Bar, Bring Guests
RSVP

August 2023 - Rotary Magazine

Create the club you crave. And don't forget the fun. Two pieces of great advice brought to you by other Rotary clubs in this month's cover story, "Membership makeover." August is Rotary's Membership and New Club Development Month, so we are bringing you inspiring stories from around the Rotary world about our dynamic and diverse membership.

Click here to read the August 2023 issue.

For more inspiration, join the fun at a RYLA academy in Missouri through a photo essay narrated by one of the participants. About 100 high school students came together to discover hidden strengths, learn what it takes to be a leader, and — most of all — make friends. Then, learn how your club or district can plan a RYLA event.

Prefer to listen? Check 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 a positive rating or review.

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

2023-2024 Program Schedule
August 22, 2023 - Bedlam - John Holcomb, Toby Rowland, Berry Tramel - Wear school colors!
August 29, 2023 - Asian Business in OKC – Asian Chamber of Commerce