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 […]
What If Beauty Could Heal Us?
What If Beauty Could Heal Us? by Sarah Sears What if the choices we make as leaders—about our businesses, nonprofits, and the government agencies we serve—could reverse trauma and heal communities, one lived experience at a time? As a designer, I’ve always understood intuitively that beauty matters. And that how things look, sound, and feel […]
Welcome from President Ross Plourde
Greetings Fellow Club 29 Rotarians It is a tremendous honor to serve as president of this great club for the 2025-2026 Rotary year and I am grateful for chance to do so. The past 115 presidents have set a very high standard of club leadership and my goal is to live up to that standard. […]
Peru Sept. 2025 – Project Dedication Trip
For submission to Oklahoma City Rotary Club newsletter: Final preparations for Club members to participate in the Piura, Peru Global Grant project celebration are now happening. If any club member or any District Rotarian wishes to come along- please read the following details: Trip dates: September 20-27 * Trip Itinerary: Leave OKC Sept. 20 (flight […]
Interview with Club 29 President Suzanne Mitchell
Interview with Club 29 President, Suzanne Mitchell by Emily Stratton Every year with a new Rotarian coming on board as our President, it gives us members the opportunity to become well acquainted with that individual, admiring that person very much—appreciating the willingness to lead our club and recognizing the energy and time it takes to […]
The Search for Truth
THE SEARCH FOR TRUTH by Drew Edmondson Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? I continue to be impressed that the first of the Rotary imperatives is the requirement for Truth. It is the only one of the […]
Leadership Development is an Important Mission of Rotary
Leadership Development is an Important Mission of Rotary by Phil G.Busey, Sr. We set the bar high for leadership and leadership development at DRG, much like other top organizations. We understand the critical need to support, guide, and develop those who aspire to lead within our teams. The demands of our work and the pursuit of excellence […]
Paul Harris Fellow Recognition – May 27, 2025
The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation. This is the history of the PHF recognition Paul Harris Fellow Bill Beckman Billy Coyle Nick Farha AJ Griffin Brooke Haneborg Bill Hughes Michael Johnson Frank Keating Carole Kelley Jane Kirton Jake Krattiger […]