Don’t Worry, Be Happy
Don’t Worry, Be Happy by Pat Rooney “I think that worrying about what might happen takes my mind off worrying about what has happened,” New Yorker cartoon. This joke struck a note with me as we have many outstanding issues and worries effecting the country’s mood these days. There are a lot of things to […]
Open Handed Rotarians
Open handed Rotarians by Jim Priest Recently, I was visiting with a man who commented on something Jesus said in Mathew 26:11. “The poor you will have with you always.” The speaker told me “Jesus wasn’t suggesting the perpetual problem of poverty is hopeless and there’s nothing to be done about it. Jesus was saying this is […]
Learning Still Matters
Learning Still Matters by Charlie Price Graduation season is coming soon. From kindergarten programs to Ph.D.s, soon we’ll gather with friends and family in stuffed gymnasiums or vast arenas to celebrate the pursuit of learning. It’s hard not to be inspired by these achievements. No matter the age, these graduates navigated a world full of […]
Club 29 Breakfast Speakers
Quail Creek Country Club | 7:00am | Wingspan Room The Club 29 Breakfast is for Club 29 Rotarians and their guests ONLY. It does not serve as a makeup for members of other rotary clubs. Speakers May 21, 2026: Bob Brown, Chief Forecasting Officer – Robert A. Brown, Inc. “The Meat Industry in the USA” […]
I Was a New Member
I Was a New Member by Paul Moore Fifty years ago was our nation’s Bicentennial and my first year as a new member of Rotary. I was 27 years old, married with a four year old son, newly moved from New York to North Carolina, and in my first line management position. My predecessor, 20 […]
Spring: A Season of Recalibration
Spring: A Season of Recalibration by Kirsten Lindsay Spring has sprung! March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb! April showers bring May flowers! Generally, the platitudes associated with spring are relentlessly positive—we are told to expect a season of renewal, rebirth, and effortless growth. The reality of spring in the Midwest […]
Celebrating the Week of the Young Child 2026: Honoring Rotary International and Advancing Oklahoma’s Commitment to Children
Celebrating the Week of the Young Child 2026: Honoring Rotary International and Advancing Oklahoma’s Commitment to Children by A.J. Griffin The Week of the Young Child, April 11-17, 2026, offers a powerful opportunity to celebrate young children, honor the people and organizations dedicated to their well‑being, and renew our collective commitment to building communities where […]
History Repeats Itself
History Repeats Itself by Rachel Hubbard In late 2025, we crossed the Rubicon in the way most Americans get their information. A study from the Pew Research Center shows 54 percent of people now get their news from social media, a platform that is being rapidly taken over by ‘good enough’ content that is cheap […]
Eleemosynary: A Word to Remember
Eleemosynary: A Word to Remember by Drew Edmondson I first heard the word “eleemosynary” in law school, but cannot remember which course. It could have been torts because there was a time when eleemosynary organizations were exempt from being sued for torts (think slip and fall or malpractice). Those times and those exemptions are a […]
Rotary Reflections – Tim Dowd
Rotary Reflections by Tim Dowd One could say that the Rotary motto, Service Above Self, reflects a principle long expressed in faith traditions. In Christianity, it echoes the admonition: “To whom much is given, much will be required.” In Jewish tradition, the concept of Tzedakah embodies a similar idea, the moral and religious obligation for […]
It’s Noisy Out There!
It’s Noisy Out There! Freda Deskin, Ph.D. Noise surrounds us. It comes in many forms—the constant churn of political debate at local, state, and national levels; sensationalized headlines that prey on fear; worries about what might happen; and the everyday chatter that pulls our attention away from what truly matters. For Rotarians committed to service […]
Rotary Values in Action: embracing Neurodiversity at Work
Rotary Values in Action: Embracing Neurodiversity at Work by Deborah Copeland When we speak of Rotary’s values—service, integrity, diversity—we often picture community projects or global initiatives. Yet these values live in the everyday spaces where we work. One opportunity for businesses today is embracing neurodiversity, particularly for individuals with Autism and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). […]