Prosperity: A Mystery No Longer – John Frost
Prosperity: A Mystery No Longer “Don’t look back! Something (or somebody) might be gaining on you.” Leroy “Satchel” Paige, Hall of Fame baseball pitcher. America exists in a competitive worldwide environment. Every country strives to achieve prosperity for itself, its citizens and its friends and allies. In may humble observations, I have come to […]
States’ Rights for Progressives – Bart Binning
A New Definition of States’ Rights for Progressives? The reaction to the election of Donald Trump as President, has upended the American political landscape. The “Yes California Independence Campaign” is attempting to gather just under 600,000 signatures to put the succession measure on the 2018 ballot (would require a US Constitutional amendment). Trump supporters have […]
A Question of Size – Pat Rooney
A Question of Size By Pat Rooney Much has been made in recent years of the fact that Club 29 is now the “Largest Rotary Club in the World.” We announce it from the podium, we applaud it frequently, and generally take pride in this. And it’s not a bad thing. The implication here is […]
Keep India Polio Free
April 1-3, 2017 – Agra, India Optional trip dates available Rotary Club of Agra Tajmahal District 3110 Rotarians are invited to participate in an International Polio NID Campaign “You will never be the same after you have looked into the appreciative eyes of someone whose life you have changed” Brochure and sign up form
Romania Project Dedication May 20-31, 2017
Project Dedication Trip May 20-31, 2017 Club 29 Rotarians are invited to participate in the dedication of three International Global Grant Projects in Satu Mare, Cluj and Constanta Romania. Estimated expenses are $4,600. Financial assistance with travel expenses is available, with preference going to Club 29 Rotarians who have never participated in the project dedications […]
Rotary Reflections – Stan Hupfeld
Routinely I hear things on the radio that both surprise, distress, and irritate me? I have such an experience every morning when I drive to work. I am told there is a deep and nefarious secret that credit card companies do not want me to know. The secret is I don’t have to pay my […]
Club of Baton Rouge Foundation – Thanks
Dear Rotary Club 29 Foundation, Our community was in a state of shock in the immediate aftermath of the thousand year flood event in early August. We are accustomed to excesses of water but it’s often related to a hurricane in the gulf and we have warnings days in advance. However, this 32 hour rain […]
Winter Party 2017
January 17, 2017 “Fire and Ice” 5309 Pulchella Dr.
Favorite Last Lines – Emily Stratton
Favorite Literary Last Lines by Emily Stratton The final lines in novels can be important. They may have impact, be memorable, complete the story or just indicate how the characters will go forward. Margaret Mead ends Gone with the Wind with a simple line that remains relevant in today’s busy times. Scarlett O’Hara, in her […]
My Office Window Overlooks Downtown – Paul Moore
My Office Window Overlooks Downtown Paul Moore Three days a week, I work as the President and CEO of the Executive Service Corps (ESCCO.) This is a perfect “retirement job” for me as it means I can still help make a difference in a community that I love enough to have moved here twice. But […]
Resolve to be Engaged – Fred Morgan
Resolve To Be Engaged By: Fred Morgan Happy New Year my fellow Rotarians. Every year, I reflect on the previous year and create a list of resolutions or goals for the new year. Like most people, I accomplish some while I fail miserably on others. With a tumultuous, divisive election behind us, it is once […]
Development Goes West in 2017 – Cathy O’Connor
Development Goes West in 2017 Cathy O’Connor Bricktown, Midtown and Deep Deuce are just a few Oklahoma City areas that have enjoyed an economic renaissance. Now developers have their eyes—and their investments—to the west. As we start 2017, there are several developments in construction phase or that have just been completed in west downtown OKC. […]