Serendipity

“Serendipity” by Tim Berney I have been a member of Rotary Club 29 for nearly twenty years now. My original intention in being a member was to meet people that were in leadership positions in Oklahoma City, grow my network, and be exposed to interesting and important topics. At 32 years old and the owner […]

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Rotary Peace Fellowships 2020-2021

APPLY HERE Refer someone here   Rotary Peace Fellows The spike in regional and local conflicts around the globe has boosted the need for peace and development leaders skilled in building positive social change. The fully funded Rotary Peace Fellowship, which covers tuition and living expenses, increases the capacity of existing leaders to prevent and resolve […]

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Langston University: Yesterday, Today, Forever

“Langston University: Yesterday, Today, Forever”   Established in 1897, Langston University is the only historically black institution of higher education in the state of Oklahoma. A four-year, state-supported, land-grant, regional institution, it has an average enrollment of approximately 3,000 students on campuses located in Langston, Tulsa, and Oklahoma City. Dr. Kent J. Smith, Jr. began […]

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Grand River Dam Authority

Dan Sullivan, a former state representative for Oklahoma House District 71, assumed the duties of GRDA Chief Executive Officer/Director in Dec. Sullivan was born in Tulsa and graduated from Wagoner High School. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Northeastern State University in 1985 and his Juris Doctorate from the University Of […]

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Boom Town

Boom Town By Patrick Rooney   “History is little more than the register of the crimes, follies, and misfortunes of mankind,” as quoted by Edward Gibbon, Author of The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire. Sam Anderson stays true to this insight in Boom Town, his recent book about Oklahoma City.  While intrigued by […]

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PDG Bill Bowden

  Jr. Rotarian Graduation Day! William P. Bowden was commissioned in the Air Force through ROTC, and served as a navigator and bombardier on B-52 bombers during the Vietnam War. He served in numerous staff and command positions, concluding his duty as the commanding general of Tinker Air Force Base. Gen. Bowden is a leading […]

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Most CEOs Still Mum on Issues

Most CEOs Still mum on Issues by Brenda Barwick Gone are the days when CEOs and social issues were mutually exclusive.  Today, business leaders of all company sizes are challenged about adding their voice to a conversation or not. Fortunately, a just released report provides some insight. The annual Global Communications Report was released last […]

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Dr. Dwight Lawson – OKC Zoo

Dr. Dwight Lawson joined the Oklahoma City Zoo and Botanical Garden in May 2014 as Executive Director/CEO. As the Executive Director, he plans, coordinates, and directs the day-to-day operations and long-term management of the Zoo, and ensures the Zoo’s continued development. Dwight came to Oklahoma City from Zoo Atlanta where he served as Director, Senior […]

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Experience Rotary Locally and Around the Globe

Experience – Rotary Locally and Around the Globe by PDG Will Beckman From time to time I hear the question, what is Rotary? Not an easy answer, even for this fourth generation Rotarian! When In was a 10-year member of the Muskogee Rotary Club we were mostly concerned with mostly local issues and improvements. We […]

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Bama Pies – Paula Marshall

As Bama’s Chief Executive Officer, Paula Marshall provides strategic leadership and direction to the entire organization. Her vision stands as a beacon for Bama team members, inspiring the organization to achieve the Bama mission – “People Helping People Be Successful”. Paula assumed responsibility as CEO of the Bama Companies in 1984, which now includes Bama […]

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