OKC Rotary News

April 23, 2024 | Volume 112 | No. 40
In-Person and Livestreamed from Christian Life Center - St. Luke's Methodist Church | 11:55
Link to the Livestream 11:55am

OKLAHOMA Center for NonProfits

Marnie Taylor began her tenure as President and CEO of the Okla. Center for NonProfits in January 2011 after a number of years serving on the board of directors. One of Oklahoma’s leading governance experts, she has more than 40 years of leadership in volunteerism, board service, fundraising and community engagement. She has served on more than 30 boards of directors. Currently, she serves on the boards of Potts Family Foundation, ReMerge, Sunbeam Family Services and the Friends of the Governor’s Mansion. She currently serves as vice chair for the National Council of Nonprofits. Taylor is a graduate of Notre Dame. READ MORE

Chair of the Day: Pat Potts
Invocation/Pledge Leader: Tom Phillips
Introduction of Guests: Christopher Lloyd
Scanners/Greeters: Bill Hughes
Registration: Evan Walter, Emily Stratton
Microphone: Bobby Mills
Menu: Field Green Salad; Roasted Beet and Spinach Salad; Garlic and Herb Chicken; Roasted Salmon-Lemon cream sauce; Broccoli and Cauliflower; Fingerling Potatoes

In the News

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

Club 29 Breakfast

Quail Creek Country Club | 7:00am | Wingspan Room
2023-24 Co-Chairs - Susan McVey and Bud Oehlert

April 25, 2024: Bobby Mills, Blue Bell Creameries, “Making Ice Cream.”

REFLECTIONS

Inching through Ethics

by Jessica Sherrill

Recently, a friend of mine attended a conference in Oregon. She texted me a picture of a Rotary sign she walked past and said that seeing it made her think of me. I feel like that's a major compliment that a symbol of Rotary reminds her of me. Well, it turns out that ironically, I too was attending a conference and had found myself in a very current (and very silly) personal dilemma.

You see, the person sitting directly in front of me had a caterpillar crawling in her hair. I was desperately trying to pay attention to the very important discussion and presentation on a recent Supreme Court of the United States case on affirmative action in education... but my eyes were fixated on the caterpillar! All kinds of questions were swirling in my head like "Where did she pick up this caterpillar?" "Should I tell her?" "If I DO tell her, what do I say?" "How do I say it?" I imagined tapping on her shoulder to tell her ... but then what if she flipped out? What if she didn't hear me and asked me to repeat it and it becomes a distraction - except I was thoroughly distracted already.

When I received the text from my friend with the Rotary sign picture, I knew what I needed to do. Insert the 4 way test here - I know it by heart and use it daily - not quite like this but it still works. I knew deep down that I had to tell her. It wouldn't be right not to tell her. READ MORE

Announcements

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District 5750 Newsletter - April 2024
Dear District 5750 Rotarians,

As we celebrate Earth Day and observed a solar eclipse, it reminds me of what an honor it is to serve Rotary International around the globe.

President R. Gordon R. McInally's words in the April 2024 Rotary Magazine are a poignant reminder of the importance of peace and empathy in today's turbulent world. His call for Rotary to work aggressively towards peace echoes Rotary’s commitment to fostering understanding and cooperation globally. His reference to Senator Robert Kennedy's speech highlights the transformative power of empathy in diffusing tensions and promoting unity. As Rotarians, let us heed President McInally's message and strive to be beacons of peace, empathy, and understanding in our communities and beyond.

Our Rotary Magazine shares impactful and critical stories from around the world. Here are a few highlights from the most recent issue: READ MORE

In Memory

The Rotary Club 29 Foundation gratefully acknowledges memorial gifts in memory of Page Dobson from Tim Strange .

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Upcoming Events

May 14, 2024 - Rotary AfterHours - Bellini's Patio - Cash Bar | Bring Guests
April 25-28, 2024 - Multi District Conference - Choctaw Resort & Casino in Durant, OK
June 25, 2024 - Inaugural 2024-25 Officers and Directors, Suzanne Mitchell President
July 30, 2024 - Vocational Tour Day

Address Changes

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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.