December 7—Pearl Harbor Day It Changed the World
December 7—Pearl Harbor Day It Changed the World by Larry Stein Sitting silently on the east side of Broadway just south of NE 13th Street, there is a hunk of metal which provides a timeless reminder of how important December 7th is for so many around the world. On that date in 1941 the events […]
Club 29 Breakfast Speakers
Quail Creek Country Club | 7:00am | Wingspan Room The Club 29 Breakfast is for Club 29 Rotarians and their guests ONLY. It does not serve as a makeup for members of other rotary clubs. Speakers: December 12. Sue Hollenbeck, City of Oklahoma City, City of Oklahoma City Special Projects Manager, “White Water and Softball—OKC […]
Things that Endure
Things that Endure by Emily Lang I have a favorite ornament on my Christmas tree It’s a red apple — its handle a white candy cane with red stripes that have gone crunchy and are peeling away from a once shiny veneer. My name, Emily, is handwritten, probably with a white paint pen, in my […]
I love Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving by Charlie Smith I love Thanksgiving. I love the holiday, and not just because of the abundance of good food. I hold dear a Smith table tradition of my mother’s oyster stuffing. And I’ve always been partial to pecan (puh-kahn) pie. Thanksgiving stirs up a cornucopia of other cherished memories. After-meal naps. Football games, […]
Rotary AfterHours – RSVP HERE
Dec. 10, 2024 | 5:30-7:00 Miracle at Social Capital Cash Bar, Bring Guests RSVP for Club29 Rotarians and their guests ONLY
Origins on the Rule of Law
Origins on the Rule of Law by Jim Sharrock As we approach Thanksgiving, I am reflecting back to July 1 this year. When others were thinking about the upcoming celebration of our nation’s birth, I was thinking about an earlier time that put us on the path towards independence. Nancy and I were driving to […]
Strong Public Education Is Essential to Our Future
Strong Public Education Is Essential to Our Future by Phil Busey The cornerstone of our democracy has always been an emphasis on public education. Every child in this nation deserves an equal educational opportunity regardless of background, race, location, income, or family circumstance. The Founders understood the immense value of an educated populist in developing […]
Salvation Army Bell Ringing – Dec. 6, 2024 – Sign Up!
Salvation Army Bell Ringing day is Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 Please register below the location and time you will ring bells for the Salvation Army. 144 Rotarians are needed to fill the time slots. 9 locations, 2 Rotarians per time slot SIGN UP HERE
2025-2026 Officers and Directors Election
This is Not a Ballot Ballots are due by 11:59 pm, November 30, 2024 through online voting. The slate of the 2025-2026 Rotary Officers and Directors will be online for the November 2024 election. If you would like a paper ballot, please request one here. You may also email the Rotary office or provide the […]
A Civic On Ramp
A Civic On Ramp Rachel Hubbard Having worked in news and as a political observer in Oklahoma for decades, as elections approach, I often get calls from friends and family asking for my thoughts. During the 2020 cycle, a woman I know well pulled me aside in the grocery store. “Rachel, I’m embarrassed,” she said. […]
Overcoming Obstacles and Doing Hard Things
Overcoming Obstacles and Doing Hard Things by Charlie Smith I bought a fancy Garmin running watch. It is full of sports-related bells and whistles. It also has a heavy “nanny” component. The watch rates my sleep patterns and monitors other health data. Apparently, driving and other daily habits give me great stress. The second time […]