Another Oklahoma WWII Hero

Another Oklahoma WWII Hero by Dick Hefton In a “Reflection” last year, I related the story of the 15-year-old neighbor, Guy Fuller (the one who laid on me the shocking news of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1941.) shortly thereafter, Fuller left for combat till wars end, a hero fighting in some […]

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Rotary Taught Me Things I did not Know I Needed to Know

Rotary Taught Me Things I did not Know I Needed to Know by Franci Hart Ugh! What could be more boring than a program on the Amazon distribution system. I was fully prepared to leave early when this program was announced. And I am so glad I did not. Instead, I was fascinated by the […]

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A Cog in the Wheel of Rotary

A Cog in the Wheel of Rotary by Vered Harris When I attended my first Rotary orientation in 2013 I remember watching a video that welcomed us as “cogs in the wheel of Rotary.” To be fair, maybe it said that we were not just cogs in the wheel of Rotary and I only tuned […]

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Oklahoma Trivia

Oklahoma Trivia by Drew Edmondson   Slapout is а town in Beaver County, 20 miles west of Мау. I once asked my father-in-law, а western Oklahoma farmer and former legislator, if Slapout was а western Oklahoma version of an eastern Oklahoma shootout. Не allowed it was рrоbably because the store there was famously “slap out” […]

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Embracing the Uncharted Waters of AI: A Personal Journey

Embracing the Uncharted Waters of AI: A Personal Journey by Lauren Branch As I stand on the cusp of my 60s, reflecting on the rapid evolution of technology that has unfolded during my lifetime, one concept that has taken center stage is Artificial Intelligence (AI). Admittedly, for a while, I was apprehensive about the implications […]

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Partnerships and Networking

Partnerships and Networking by Freda Deskin Rotary offers a unique blend of service, networking, and personal growth opportunities, making it a rewarding experience for business leaders who want to make a difference in their communities and beyond. Rotary offers service opportunities, leadership development, international awareness, and personal and professional growth. The friendships and networking it […]

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Wings of Rotary -2023

Wings of Rotary by  PDG Jessica Sherrill While WINGS of Rotary (WINGS) is not a new Rotary program, this was our first exchange since the pandemic. In general, an inbound team of usually two team leaders and 6-10 high school students from Japan visits us here in Rotary District 5750 for two weeks in March […]

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Rotary International Convention – Melbourne Australia

Rotary International Convention – Melbourne Australia By attendees Megan Law, Lesli Massad and Jeanean Jones   Megan Law, Rotary Club of Okla. City Executive Director: Each spring Rotary clubs, districts and zones around the world see a flurry of activity as they work to train their future leaders and celebrate as their program year draws […]

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2023-2024 Grant Guidelines- Letters of Intent

Club 29 Rotarians, forward this page to a qualifying nonprofit! July 25, 2023 The Rotary Club of Oklahoma City is pleased to announce the application process for our Annual Project. We will be accepting Letters of Intent (“LOI”) directed to a project or program that is proposed by a qualified nonprofit organization in good standing, […]

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What does it mean to Train a Neural Network used in Generative Artificial Intelligence and why it will change the nature of copyrights and intellectual property

What does it mean to Train a Neural Network used in Generative Artificial Intelligence and why it will change the nature of copyrights and intellectual property Bart Binning, Ed.D. Data that is stored on paper, or in databases or other computer files, are identifiably discreet with multiple levels of granularity where data can be uniquely […]

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Weeds of Time

Weeds of Time by Charlie Smith   Outside of Munich, Germany, is the site of the Nazi concentration camp in Dachau. A visit there is an emotional experience; now run by Carmelite nuns, who maintain a chapel there, you are left with an overwhelming sense of sadness and a resolve that humanity must never again […]

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Welcome from the President

Welcome from the President It is with great enthusiasm and appreciation that I welcome you to the 2023-2024 year of the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City. As we begin this exciting journey together, I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to you for your trust, dedication, passion, and commitment to Rotary and Club 29. This […]

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