Pro Life vs. Pro Choice – Stan Hupfeld
Recently I was reflecting on the relationship between abortion policy and the Democratic Party. The divide between pro-life and pro-choice is very simple. The pro-life position is that life occurs at the moment of conception. The pro-choice opinion is that life does not begin until the instant the fetus exits the birth canal. I believe […]
Azerbaijan and Latvia Struggle for identity-Clayton Taylor
“Azerbaijan and Latvia Struggle for Identity” Several years ago I participated in an economic development trip to the country of Azerbaijan. Azerbaijan was a Soviet Republic until being freed in 1992. In a meeting with several members of the Azeri Parliament, the leader of the group pointed out that they live in a very rough […]
Across the Generations – Paul Moore
Across the Generations Paul Moore “Act your age!” How many of us grew up hearing that admonition? I know I did and I suspect many of you did also. The probblem for me is that I still have trouble believing my age, let alone acting it. How in the heck did I become a 67 […]
Polio-Free India
International Project | POLIO-FREE – INDIA FROM 200,000 CASES A YEAR TO ZERO Signup Today For further details, please contact us at secretary@agratajmahalrotary.org Dates: 6-8 January 2017 You will never be the same after you have looked into the appreciative eyes of someone whose life you have changed” This journey will be a landmark event in […]
Commercial Drone Opportunities-Fred Morgan
The Future Takes Flight: Expanding Opportunities for Commercial Drones By: Fred Morgan, President & CEO of the State Chamber of Oklahoma The potential for commercial drones in the United States—and Oklahoma in particular—is vast. Drones, or small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), can spur innovation and make business, farming and industry more efficient. UAS can also […]
Economic Development -Cathy O’Connor
Cathy O’Connor “Economic development and the quality of public schools” Cities with high quality public schools are more economically competitive. Any attempt to attract a company to Oklahoma City includes a discussion about the public school system, and that discussion has an impact on the company’s decision. Quality public schools have an economic impact at […]
Dictionary Delivery Fall 2016
ROTARY CLUB 29 – 2016 DICTIONARY PROJECT Club 29 is continuing its long-standing project to distribute dictionaries to the third-graders in the greater OKC area. This year Club 29 will distribute approximately 7,000 dictionaries to schools in the Oklahoma City, Putnam City and Western Heights public school districts and to additional private and parochial schools […]
Structural & Systemic Reform: Four Issues of Education
Bart Binning “Structural & Systemic Reform: Four Issues of Education” This article is a continuation of the theme of “Education Reform.” As background, see the two previous Rotary Reflections Articles: Education Reform: Part 1 — Reflections and Analysis (http://okcrotary.club/education-reform-part-1-bart-binning-ed-d) and Education Reform: Part 2 – Suggestions to the Legislature (http://okcrotary.club/education-reform-part-ii-bart-binning-ed-d). Since the time of the […]
Flag Etiquette – Barney Semtner
FLAG ETIQUETTE Flag Etiquette is something that we should all be reminded of from time to time. The American flag is considered a living entity and never dips to any person or thing. It is the premier symbol of our patriotism and proclaims our country’s commitment to freedom. The rules and customs governing the flag’s […]
Louisiana Flood Disaster Relief
The Rotary Club 29 Foundation is collecting funds to be sent to the victims of the terrible floods in Louisiana. The funds given by Club 29 Rotarians will be matched by the Club 29 Foundation, up to $10,000. The funds will be sent to Rotary District 6200, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. All Donations to the Rotary […]
Olympism and Okla. City
“Olympism and OKC” There is no greater time to find hope for humankind than every two years during the Olympic and Paralympic Games. While I like to see my kids out being active versus laying on the couch and watching television, I believe there are powerful lessons to be learned on many levels by soaking […]
OKC Rotary in Riga, Latvia
By Mary Jane Calvey Co-chair, International Services Group Riga, Latvia, situated like the keystone of the Baltic arch between Estonia and Lithuania is an ancient city that once was a part of the Soviet Union and is struggling to re-establish infrastructure including their hospitals and medical equipment. Global Grant 1525312 aimed to provide needed and […]