Nov. 28, 2023 | Volume 112 | No. 21
Nov. 28, 2023 | Volume 112 | No. 21
Rotary Club of Oklahoma City

OKC Rotary News

November 28, 2023 |  Volume 112 | No.  21
In-Person and Livestreamed from Christian Life Center - St. Luke's Methodist Church | 11:55 
Link to the Livestream  11:55am  

Justice Modernization Panel

Tricia Everest,  Jeffrey Cartmell,   Lauren Krisai
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Chair of the Day: Sarah Roberts
Attendance Scanner/Greeters:  Terri Cooper, Darla Hall
Registration: Jim English, Evan Walter
Introduction of Guests:  Kathy Frankenfield
Introduction of  New Rotarians: Evan Walter
Invocation/Pledge Leader: Paul Moore
Roving Microphone:  Richard Smith

Menu: 
  House Salad; Chef Salad; Rosemary Potatoes; Brussel Sprouts; Roast Chicken; Salmon; Roll 

club 29 breakfast

Nov. 30, 2023 | 7:00am
Quail Creek Country Club | Wingspan Room
Chairs:  Susan McVey, Bud Oehlert

Speaker:  Susan Adams - "Ronald McDonald House Charities"

reflections

The Rotary Welcome
by PDG Jessica Sherrill

 On Tuesdays when I am leaving my office to go to Rotary, a nostalgic feeling washes over me that I can only describe as a calm anticipation and a joy of what’s to come. Although the speakers are top-notch, that’s not what it is. It’s you. I love Tuesdays, because I look forward to seeing all of you and returning to the familiar experience that Rotary brings.

Walking up the steps and past the glass doors, there are kind-hearted people on the other side genuinely happy to say hello. There is an efficiency that creates a welcoming environment because we know what to expect. And it is always ON. Our leadership ensures everything has been considered and planned impeccably.
 
Get my badge and have it scanned, and there is another smiling and welcoming face. There is a buzz before the meeting that is uplifting - of those who are finding their seats, shaking hands, giving hugs, exchanging business cards, and the hustle and bustle before it all begins.  Personally, I make a bee line to General Bowden to say hi because seeing him just makes me happy. And there are so many more - too many to name - whose presence brings me peace.

I don’t like to sit in the same spot or table or even general location because I like to meander and find new faces I haven’t met yet. And with each time I plop down at a new table, there is usually the mutual glance at each other’s name tags and the hello and introductions. Where else can you find yourself among acquaintances who should be strangers but feel like instant friends except at Rotary.
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Announcements

New Rotarians

Evan Walter will introduce new rotarians DesJean Jones, Catherine Divis, Lauren Craig-O'Brien, and Nyla Khan. 

12-1-2023 Salvation Army Bell Ringing SIgnup
THIS FRIDAY!!!!!

=> 14 Ringers are still needed!!!!

Giving Tuesday is Tomorrow!

Consider making your Giving Tuesday donation to the Rotary Club 29 Foundation OnePledge. This benefits the Dragonfly Home, High School Rotarians, and Literacy Book Project.
Currently
258 Rotarians have pledged. 
OnePledge Online Pledge Form

Election - Simply Voting 


Nov. 14, Club 29 Rotarians were sent a link to vote in the 2024-25 Online  Rotary Club of Okla. City Officers and Directors' Election. Please watch for the link from Simply Voting.  
Election closes November 30, 11:59pm. So far,
290 have voted!
Please don't forget to vote!  Reminder emails will be sent to those who have not voted. 

12-12-2023 Rotary AfterHours

5:30-7:00 pm | 1515 Lincoln Gallery
1515 N. Lincoln Blvd.
Cash Bar | Bring Guests

1-9-2024 Rotary Winter Party RSVP

Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club
6:00pm - 9:00pm
$75.00 per person, billed on quarterly statements
Cozy Lodge Attire Encouraged
RSVP Deadline:  Dec. 30
No Tuesday Luncheon at St. Luke's

November District 5750 Newsletter


Read about the opportunies District 5750 has to offer, and happenings of other clubs in our district

Dear District 5750 Rotarians,

Happy Fall to all of you!  There are many exciting things to share with you this month.  I hope you will make every effort to provide as much support as possible as we work together to “Create Hope in the World.”

1.   Membership Events – We hope you can join us!
a.   OKC Chamber Mix and Mingle at the Lyric Theatre, Tues., Nov. 28, 4-6 p.m. (Register Here)
b.   Membership Appreciation and Prospective Member Event at the OKC Zoo, Sat., Dec. 16, from 6-8 p.m.  (Save the Date, Registration Opening Soon)

If you have the love of your fellow men in your hearts, my friends, you are a potential Rotarian.” 
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November 2023 - Rotary Magazine

The culinary paradise of Singapore
Eating is the ‘national pastime’ in the host country of the 2024 RI Convention
Hope in grief
With suicides rising in the U.S., Rotary members who’ve lost loved ones are determined to prevent more deaths. Their first step — talking.
Against all odds
A writer takes readers inside his own mind to witness his struggle with Alzheimer’s, while pleading for better care and a cure

November 2023 Rotary Magazine

In the News

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

Address Changes Needed Now!!!!!

If you have any unreported business or home contact information changes or if you would like a new photo for your listing in the Rotary Membership Directory, please make those changes here    

Upcoming Events
 

December 1, 2023 - Salvation Army Bell Ringing 
December 12, 2023 - Rotary AfterHours
January 9, 2024 - Rotary Winter Party
January 27, 2024 - Pickleball Tournament
April 24-28, 2024 - Multi District Conference - Choctaw Resort & Casino
4216 US-69, Durant, OK  74701

Rotary Club 29 Online Directory
DacDb has a new App 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

Dec. 5, 2023 -   Modern Day Girl Scouts- Janienne Bella & Gold Star Girl Scouts
Dec. 12, 2023 -  Mental Health Association Oklahoma – Terri White, Executive Director

ATTENDANCE

Nov. 21, 2023 - Online, In-Person, Makeups: 147
Total Present and Makeup - 26%
Membership
Nov. 21 , 2023 -   592 
Makeups   


Happy Birthday to those Rotarians born in November!


Celebrating Years of Service in Club 29

These Rotarians  have been members of Club 29 from 55  years to 1 year.

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