OKC Rotary News

December 7, 2021 | Volume 110 | No. 22
In-Person and Livestreamed from Christian Life Center - St. Luke's United Methodist Church | 11:55
Link to the Livestream

REMINDER: Everyone attending our Tuesday luncheon will be asked to wear a mask, except when eating. Masks will be available at registration.
In keeping with Rotary’s mission of service above self, we strongly recommend that only those members and guests that are vaccinated attend our in-person meetings. READ MORE

Building a Global Brand in the Heart of Oklahoma – Simple Modern

Mike Beckham graduated Summa Cum Laude from the OU Business College in 2003.
Mike began his career working with the worldwide non-profit Christian ministry CRU. Since transitioning to the business world, he has been a part of founding and operating several e-commerce businesses that have cumulatively generated more than 1 billion in revenue.

Most recently, Mike has served as CEO and co-founder of Simple Modern. Simple Modern has grown in 5 years to be one of the leading suppliers of stainless-steel insulated drinkware in the world. READ MORE

CHAIR OF THE DAY
Ashley Smith

INVOCATION
Vered Harris

PLEDGE/SONG LEADER
Singers from Lyric Theatre

INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS & VISITING ROTARIANS
Bill Bowden

ROVING MICROPHONE
Lezel Safi

REGISTRATION
Tim Berney, Chip Oppenheim

GREETERS
Marion Paden, Mark Neumeister

SCANNERS
Brian Jackson, Brooke Haneborg, Lauren Branch

MENU Mixed Green Salad; Broccoli Salad with cranberries and feta dressing; Baked Ham with a cranberry orange glaze; Parmesan chicken; Roasted Cauliflower; Garlic and Brie Mushrooms

Club 29 Breakfast

December 9, 2021
Quail Creek Country Club | 7:00am | Wingspan Room
Speaker: Joe Kernke - Funeral Industry
Reminder: Unless eating, please wear a mask during the meeting

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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Variety is the Spice of Club 29

by Drew Edmondson

The variety offered by Rotary Club 29 is amazing and should be a source of pride for all members.

First, the variety of our programs spans the arts, philanthropy, sports, government service, science, business and finance, humor and drama. In recent weeks we have heard from business leaders ranging from Steve Hahn, President of AT&T Oklahoma, to brewers of craft beers available on our state’s craft beer trail.

We have heard from present and past political leaders including Jim Bridenstine, who left his position as Congressman from Tulsa for a stint at NASA, and Tom Cole from the Fourth Congressional district which stretches from Tinker Air Force Base to Altus Air Force Base, and beyond. Tom has one of the brightest minds in Washington, which is not intended to be an oxymoron. He is truly sharp.

Annually we get a Bedlam perspective on the two most prominent football programs in the state – with good natured barbs and bragging on both sides.

For variety we heard from the Executive Editor at the Oklahoman and a panel of military doctors who all served in combat situations. The doctors gave us a glimpse of the horrors of war and the true professionalism at work saving lives and mending bodies. Every speaker that day was a hero in his own right.

Second is the variety of the causes in which we engage as a club on a very regular basis. We honor our teachers with public recognition, reward and our genuine applause. READ MORE

Announcements

2021-2022 Rotary OnePledge

Thanks to the 331 Rotarians who have "Answered the Call."
The OnePledge will build the "Rotary Red Barn" at RestoreOKC, provide scholarships for Junior Rotarians, and fund the Literacy Project.

You can Pledge or donate here.

Teacher of the Month - December 2021

Mary Blankenship Pointer will introduce Lauren Querbach, First grade teacher at Wiley Post Elementary School.

RSVP

Rotary AfterHours

Dec. 14, 2021 | 5:30-7:00pm

RSVP

The Big Friendly Brewery at Wheeler Park
1737 Spoke St, Oklahoma City, OK 73108

Guests Welcome!
Cash Bar

RSVP - 12-21-2021 Holiday light tour

December, 2021 Rotarian Magazine

In this month's issue, we look back at 12 years of conversations with notable experts, thinkers, and world leaders, and mine them for wisdom that is still relevant today.
You'll also find a roundup of 20 new books that delve into topics of interest to Rotary members, along with an excerpt of one of them.

The Beauty of Metamorphosis

The End of the World as we know it?

The Language of Hope

Africa Celebrates Polio-Free Anniversary

Amazon Smile

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Rotary Club 29 Online Directory

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

December 14, 2021 - Holiday Program - Featuring musicians from St. Luke's
Chair of the Day: Brittany Attaway

December 21 2021 - No Meeting, no makeup required

December 28, 2021 - No Meeting, no makeup required

January 4, 2022 - Leslie Osborn - Okla. Labor Commissioner
Chair of the Day - To Be Announced

January 11, 2022 - Winter Party - The Ellison Hotel
No Tuesday Luncheon meeting - no makeup required