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Practicing Gratefulness

December 31, 2020

Practicing Gratefulness By Dave Rhea There is no need to review a list of unfortunate occurrences situated between today and 365 days prior. We are universally well-aware that 2020 has been a challenge. Each of us have our particular experience of this past year, and undoubtedly, there are disappointments that run the gamut. In the […]

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Rotary Club 29 Giving

December 22, 2020

Dear Rotarians, I am so thankful for the generosity of our Rotarian members. In this unusual year of illness, loss and economic pain the members of Rotary Club of Oklahoma City continue to demonstrate Service above Self. The Rotary Board of Directors approved a series of holiday contributions to many in our community who need […]

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The Way Forward

December 1, 2020

The Way Forward by Pat Rooney “Not a history of oil but a history of the world from the point of view of oil.” The Chicago Tribune on Daniel Yergin’s book The Prize: The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power. Daniel Yergin’s new book The New Map builds on his exhaustive research from previous […]

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Thankfulness amid a Pandemic – Ted Streuli

November 23, 2020

Thankfulness Amid a Pandemic by Ted Streuli In my most cynical moments this year, I picture an editorial cartoon on the Op-Ed page showing a cartoonish Native American and a Pilgrim, hand tight around the neck of an astonished turkey with bulging eyes — it’s the cartoon you’ve see 100 times but this year the […]

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Thankful for 2020?

November 23, 2020

11-27-2020 Thankful for 2020? by Jim Priest A friend of mine recently posted a Facebook Live video in which she discussed a dilemma she faced: how to respond honestly to people when they ask “How are you?” My friend said she wanted to be honest with them and tell them this year of COVID has […]

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A Message from President David Walters

November 12, 2020

Dear Members, Managing an organization in a pandemic that has a significant component of its activity dependent on in person gatherings can be a challenge. As I look at our work together over the last 4 and a half months I think we have acted responsibly to find a balance between business as usual in […]

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Deeds Before Words

November 6, 2020

Deeds Before Words by Russ Florence Like many companies, our employees have spent most of 2020 working from home, alternating between Zoom meetings, virtual school, and making another grilled cheese sandwich. In the evenings, we suddenly have more time on our hands. No ballgames. No gatherings with friends. No nonprofit or business dinners. When it’s […]

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Rotary resiliency will help us bounce forward from 2020

November 6, 2020

Rotary resiliency will help us bounce forward from 2020 By Cindy Allen Catastrophic. Cataclysmic. Devastating. All three terms can describe what has been the tumultuous year of 2020. First the COVID-19 pandemic and economic shutdowns and hardships. Then social unrest and a lengthy, embattling presidential election that has sown division in our communities. […]

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Jim’s Place

October 28, 2020

Jim’s Place By Ted Streuli As a child, if your best friend’s mother speaks to you, some completely uncontrollable set of neurons fires off and turns you into the world’s most polite child. When you grow up you discover a whole new set of neurons firing about the time the love of your life finishes […]

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October 26, 2020

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Covid, Competition, and Community

October 26, 2020

Covid, Competition, and Community By: Brad Poarch, CEO Cory’s Audio Visual Like many, the live events & entertainment industries have experienced a catastrophic 2020, as a result of COVID-19. From sporting events, concerts, and theatre productions, to weddings, fundraising galas, and meetings, the events world completely shut down. The cancellation of events has generated widespread […]

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Learning from Each Other

October 21, 2020

Learning from Each Other by Terri Watkins Do you ever talk to people? I don’t mean people you know or in the next office, I mean total strangers. I think I come by it courtesy of my mother who would complain that I would talk to a light pole if it swayed a little bit. […]

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