Is Civility Dead?
Is Civility Dead? by Charlie Price Online trolls. Road rage incidents. Public figures trading barbs. Wherever you turn, there’s another reminder of how fragile civility has become. Defined by Merriam-Webster as “a polite act or expression,” civility is about treating others with respect, courtesy and kindness. Sound quaint? Many agree: 85% of those polled in […]
ARE WE FAILING THE FOUR-WAY TEST?
ARE WE FAILING THE FOUR-WAY TEST? by Paul Moore Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned? The Rotary Four-Way Test was written in 1932 by Herbert J. Taylor as he was tasked with saving the Club Aluminum Company, […]
An Introvert’s Rotary
An Introvert’s Rotary by Kirsten Lindsay I’m one of those people you might assume is an extrovert, but I’m really an introvert (an “introverted extrovert” – or is it an “extroverted introvert”?). In large group events, I tend to arrive toward the end of the “networking” period to minimize social time. I’m more comfortable with […]
What if I don’t agree with you?
What if I don’t agree with you? by Rachel Hubbard I often think of a conversation I had a few years ago with a high school student. We started talking about how she got information as a civically engaged student with aspirations to work for an Oklahoma nonprofit. She told me she only consumed information […]
A Celebration of Democracy
A Celebration of Democracy by Drew Edmondson There are many reasons to value membership in Rotary – we count service above self, it is where to go for lunch each week, we care about each other, and others. However, perhaps the most important reason is the quality of our programs. Each week we have an […]
Growing a Future in Rotary through Rotaract
Growing a Future in Rotary through Rotaract by Joe Dorman I was honored this past summer to be tasked to create more Rotaract Clubs in our state by District Governor Mac Patel. For those who are not familiar with them, Rotaract clubs bring together people aged 18 and older to exchange ideas with leaders in […]
Inspiring Change: The Impact of Guest Speakers at OKC Rotary Club 29
Inspiring Change: The Impact of Guest Speakers at OKC Rotary Club 29 Freda Deskin, Ph.D. (Joined Norman Noon Rotary in 1989 and Club 29 in 2009) The Oklahoma City Rotary Club 29 has long been a beacon of service, leadership, and community engagement. One of the key elements that enriches the club’s experience is the […]
The Druze – Another Abrahamic Tribe in the Levant
The Druze – Another Abrahamic Tribe in the Levant[1] by Bart Binning, Ed.D. An exploration of an Abrahamic Tribal Actor, largely ignored by the Western Powers in the current conflict in the Levant[2] Introduction Most of us know about the two primary Abrahamic Tribes in the Levant, the Arabs and the Jews, their tribes being […]
Truth or Fair: The Tale of the Dog
Truth or Fair: The Tale of the Dog by Valerie Aubert Of the things we think, say, or do: Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? I am grateful that Rotary challenges us to the above standards. But it is not always easy. How do we determine if something is true? […]
Calgary Reflections
Calgary Reflections by Pres. Ross Plourde and Executive Director Megan Law The Canadian Rockies were the backdrop for the Rotary International Convention in Calgary, Alberta, Canada this year. Megan Law and I got together with about 15,000 fellow Rotarians from 142 countries around the world to meet, mingle, learn, be inspired and share ideas. We […]
1929!
1929! by Franci Hart In 1929, Oklahoma was mainly an agriculture state. Oklahoma farmers who had been facing economic difficulties for some time, found lowering prices due to the market crash debilitating. Many tenant farmers were forced to accept charity and soup lines began to form. The Dust Bowl was just beginning. In addition, a […]
Cutting the Curbs
Cutting the Curbs by Deborah Copeland Take a short stroll downtown, and you’ll quickly come across these. Not traffic cones or construction barriers, but curb cuts. They’re helpful features that benefit all people to help them access businesses, events, activities, and more. But have you fully considered the ripple effect of curb cuts and how […]