OKC ROTARY NEWS

December 3, 2024 | Volume 113 | No. 22
In-Person and Livestreamed from Christian Life Center - St. Luke's Methodist Church | 11:55
Livestream Available 11:55am

“The Power of Generosity”

An advocate for investing in places and the people who share them, Trisha Finnegan has the pleasure of serving as the President & CEO of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation (OCCF). As one of the 20 largest community foundations in the country, our team partners across our communities to strengthen OKC, our region, and beyond. She succeeds Nancy Anthony, who served the foundation for 38 years. READ MORE

Chair of the Day: Marnie Taylor
Invocation/Pledge/ National Anthem:   Tom Phillips
Introductions: Tim Dowd
Introduction of Teacher of the Month: Elizabeth Inbody
Teacher Greeter: Bruce McIntyre
Scanner/Greeter:     Valerie Aubert, Shane Pate
Registration: Jeff Crain, Kathryn Wilson-Wheeler
Microphone: Bart Binning, Bobby Mills
Menu:   House Salad; Caprese Salad; Roasted Zucchini; Rosemary Roasted Potatoes; Lemon Butter Cod; Roasted Garlic Chicken

Club 29 Breakfast

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

December 5, 2024 - Mike Knopp - Olympic Opportunities for Oklahoma City

REFLECTIONS

Fall Means Football!

by Larry Stein

It’s football season and after Halloween and the election we head into the High Holidays of Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year celebrations.

One of the best Rotary meetings is the annual Bedlam Rivalry. Many wear their Orange and black or Crimson and cream.

Some great Cowboys and Sooners have gone on to play on Sundays and the perspective of those players is always interesting.

Recently a Super Bowl Champion provided some insight into game preparation and some of his comments were a surprise.

Terrell Davis the Super Bowl Champion running back for the Denver Broncos. Nicknamed TD, he explained the first 15 plays are decided and planned BEFORE the game. In two winning Super Bowls he was the key player in the first plays. TD’s was one of the greatest running backs and earned all sorts of accolades BEFORE getting into the Hall of Fame. “I realized the team was depending on me. And you may not realize it but some players don’t want the ball,” Terrell said.

WHAT? Why would you play football if you don’t want the ball? “Those players loved football but when it came to the responsibility of carrying the ball—they didn’t want the ball,” Davis explained. You get the ball, you can drop it, it could be fumbled, it couldn’t be intercepted—there are so many things that could happen—and only one play could make a player a legend or a failure.” READ MORE

Announcements

December Teacher of the Month

Elizabeth Inbody will introduce Jennifer Evans, Putnam City Schools, as the December Teacher of the Month.

Make your Giving Tuesday donation to the OnePledge!

Giving Tuesday - OnePledge

AFTERHOURS RSVP

Bell Ringing SIGN UP Online Form
THIS FRIDAY!!!!!

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

December 6, 2024 - Salvation Army Bell Ringing - This Friday!!
December 10, 2024 - Rotary AfterHours
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

Dec. 10, 2024 -
Craig Smith, Oklahoma Space Industry Development Authority – “Launching the Future of Aerospace”
December 17, 2024 - Holiday Program – Canterbury Chorale
December 24, 2024 - Christmas Eve - No Meeting and No attendance Makeup Required
December 31, 2024 - New Years Eve - No Meeting and No attendance Makeup Required
January 7, 2025 - No Luncheon Meeting - Winter Party - Evening Event