OKC ROTARY NEWS

October 22, 2024 | Volume 113 | No. 16
In-Person and Livestreamed from Christian Life Center - St. Luke's Methodist Church | 11:55
Livestream Available 11:55am

Ronald McDonald House Charities USA: Celebrating 50 years and Looking Ahead to the Next 50

Katie Fitzgerald is the Global President and CEO of Ronald McDonald House Charities, Inc. In this role, she leads the strategic vision for the Charity's long-term growth, global impact and delivery of mission at RMHC Chapters in more than 60 countries and regions around the world. Katie is also a member of McDonald's Global Impact Leadership Team, partnering with the brand's leadership to ensure continued alignment and partnership across both RMHC and McDonald’s. READ MORE

Chair of the Day: Susan Adams
Invocation/Pledge/ National Anthem: Kelly Kay
Introductions: Christopher Lloyd
Introduction of New Rotarians: Anne Roberts
Introduction of Teacher of the Month: Carole Kelley
Teacher Greeter: Alyx Picard
Scanner/Greeter: Fred Kempf, Kathy Frankenfield
Registration: Barney Semtner, Erin Engelke
Microphone: David Battles
Menu: House salad; Cucumber Salad; Green Beans; Roasted Potatoes; Beef Tenderloin; Chicken Pasta with Grilled Peppers and Onion

Club 29 Breakfast

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

October 24, 2024 - Clayton Taylor - "Malaria"

REFLECTIONS

Stealing Struggles

by Dr. Freda Deskin
One of the most essential life lessons I have ever received came from my dear friend and long-time mentor, Alma Wilson, the first female Chief Justice of the Oklahoma Supreme Court.

Justice Wilson was so well known that everyone referred to her as “Alma.” She was like Cher, the singer—just Alma. That is what she preferred being called. It was a term of endearment.

Alma was well-known for imparting her wisdom in simple, short phrases. Of the many that have stayed with me over the years, one stands out: “Don’t steal their struggle.” Alma shared anecdotes about parents rescuing their children from consequences and what she had seen in her courtroom as a district judge. She described the revolving door of the courtroom where she say the same young people and their parents multiple times. The parents were always bailing them out -until they couldn’t. She explained similar situations where employers rescued employees.

Justice Wilson asked me whether I was the person I was because of my struggles. She said she certainly was. It didn't take me long to realize that I had my strengths as an adult and a leader because of my struggles. READ MORE

World Community Service Reports

Rotary Club 29 in the Fight Against Malaria

by Mary Jane Calvey

Over Labor Day, Rotarians Clayton Taylor and Mary Jane Calvey joined Malaria Partners International(MPI) and members of several Washington State Rotary Clubs in Zimbabwe and Zambia in the global effort to eliminate Malaria. This ongoing effort helps by educating and empowering Community Health workers. Providing training, supplies, and sometimes bicycles to reach remote villages with messages of prevention, treatment, and cure malaria, MPI and Rotary hope to break the cycle of malaria illness and death.

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Announcements

October Teacher of the Month

Carole Kelley will introduce Charlae Harper, 7th grade math teacher at KIPP OKC College Prep, as the October Teacher of the Month.

New Rotarian

Anne Roberts will introduce new rotarian Ed Pope.

AFTERHOURS RSVP

Pledge/Donate Here

Toy Collections in October at Meetings

During the month of October, our club will be collecting toy donations on behalf of Christmas Connection. Our board is excited to help support this community toy drive which will provide toys at no cost to 1,000 families this coming holiday season. While they gladly welcome any toy for children newborn up to 14, they are in most need of toys for 0-2 and 11-14. We’ll have a box available to receive those donations as you enter our meeting each week.

Nov. 5 - Bylaws Revision Vote

On November 5 at our weekly lunch meeting, a proposed bylaws revision will be put forth to the club for a vote. In completing an annual review to ensure our practices and bylaws are current, a small change is proposed to our existing bylaws as it relates to our election timeline. With our transition to a secure, online voting portal, results for the election are now made available immediately following the close of voting and results can be announced at the first meeting in December, without need to delay and count paper ballots. With that, our board has recommended the update of the language from “On or before the date of the first Rotary Club meeting following December 4th” to “On or before the date of the first Rotary Club meeting in December.” This small change will allow our upcoming election results to be announced at our meeting on December 3rd without delay.

In the News

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

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."

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

November 12, 2024 - Rotary AfterHours "Restaurant 74"
December 6, 2024 - Salvation Army Bell Ringing
January 7, 2025 - Winter Party
January 25, 2025 - Pickleball Tournament - Chicken 'n Pickle 10-1
April 23, 2025 - Rotary Club of Okla. City visits Rotary Club of Tulsa

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

October 29, 2024 - "OG&E - Energizing Life" - Sean Trauschke, CEO
November 5, 2024 - “The Ministry of Equestrian Elegance” – Billy Smith, National Reigning Horse Association