A Lesson from Historical Personalities
“A Lesson from Historical Personalities” – John Frost One cannot separate a political philosophy from the individuals who espouse them. In retrospect, the Great American Experiment has survived because of the free flow of ideas which gain ascendance one or the other over time. In my readings coinciding with the recent July 4th Independence Day […]
Richard Parry
Richard Parry Mr. Parry has been the President and Chief Investment Officer of TJIM (Tom Johnson Investment Management) since 2003. He began his investment career in 1981, working with other TJIM principals in the Trust Investments department of First National Bank and Trust Company which later became First Investment Management Corporation (FIMCO), a subsidiary of […]
My Mother’s Button Box – Leonard Sullivan
“My Mother’s Button Box ” – Leonard Sullivan Mother’s button box was similar to the can a fruit cake might come in today. The “can” was probably twelve inches in diameter and five inches deep. This little “treasure chest” held every color, shape and size button ever designed. If a button was lost off […]
RI Convention June 2017
The Rotary Club of Oklahoma City has secured 6 rooms for the June 9-14, 2017 Rotary International Convention in Atlanta GA. Please call the Rotary office if you are interested in attending!!
My Very Own Book – Dick Hefton
“My Very Own Book” – Dick Hefton His teacher picks up a book off a stack of sixty or so, glances at the name printed on the inside cover and calls out a the name of a child in the gathering; then she hands the dictionary to a host Rotarian standing by her side. […]
Lesli Massad
Lesli Massad Lesli Massad serves as Planned Giving Officer for Boys Town, a national acclaimed charity serving at- risk children and families. Lesli has been with Boys Town for 12 years. In her capacity as the Planned Giving Officer, Lesli has assisted in the implementation of a comprehensive fundraising program to increase funding and generate […]
Coats for Kids – Mary Melon
By Mary Mélon Mary Mélon provides an information only piece on one of Rotary President Terri Cooper’s designated beneficiaries of Rotary’s weekly luncheon. Service above Self is our motto and members of Club 29 try to live this every day. We have a community with many needs and President Terri Cooper is leading the charge […]
What a Guy!!
WHAT A GUY!! By Ron Page It was the big football showdown between two powerhouse teams, Putnam City and John Marshall. The thing is, Putnam City had a receiver who went on to a big time record-setting professional career in the NFL. But John Marshall had an All-Conference defensive back who had frustrated receivers all […]
Golf Tournament 2016
The tournament went very well. Gaillardia is so very nice hard to have a bad day when you are there. Recap: We had 51 players. And the winners are… First place with a tremendous 58 the Team of Darin Kent, Dustin Wall, Mark Kelly, and BJ Bender. 2nd flight winner with a 66 the group […]
Three Paydays and Faux Ailments – Larry Edwards
Three Paydays & Faux Ailments Larry Edwards Some time ago Rick Vermillion told me that I “ate like a seventeen year old.” Since I was in the midst of eating a Frito-chili pie at the time, it was hard to argue with Rick. Further proof of this ailment, Adolescent Eating Disorder or AED, is evidenced […]
Mike Knopp -The Boys in our Boats
“The Boys and Girls in Our Boats” Mike Knopp Over the past couple of years many of you have approached me and asked if I have read The Boys in the Boat. This book has captivated so many people for its stirring portrayal of the true story of working class young men who took successfully […]
Robert Henry
Judge Robert H. Henry became the 17th President of Oklahoma City University in July 2010. In a unique public service career, Robert Henry served in each branch of government. From 1976 to 1986 he was a member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives; in 1986 and again in 1990, he was elected Attorney General of […]