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Right Place-Right Time – Leonard Sullivan

March 13, 2017

RIGHT PLACE –RIGHT TIME – Leonard Sullivan I graduated from the U.S. Army Basic Officers’ School at Ft. Lee. Virginia in 1959. I got that first leave and I was eager to get back to Oklahoma to see my wife and new baby girl. I hitched a ride on an AF plane from Bolling AFB […]

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Prosperity: A Mystery No Longer – John Frost

March 10, 2017

Prosperity: A Mystery No Longer “Don’t look back! Something (or somebody) might be gaining on you.” Leroy “Satchel” Paige, Hall of Fame baseball pitcher. America exists in a competitive worldwide environment. Every country strives to achieve prosperity for itself, its citizens and its friends and allies. In may humble observations, I have come to […]

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States’ Rights for Progressives – Bart Binning

March 8, 2017

A New Definition of States’ Rights for Progressives? The reaction to the election of Donald Trump as President, has upended the American political landscape. The “Yes California Independence Campaign” is attempting to gather just under 600,000 signatures to put the succession measure on the 2018 ballot (would require a US Constitutional amendment). Trump supporters have […]

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Keep India Polio Free

February 21, 2017

April 1-3, 2017 – Agra, India Optional trip dates available Rotary Club of Agra Tajmahal District 3110 Rotarians are invited to participate in an International Polio NID Campaign “You will never be the same after you have looked into the appreciative eyes of someone whose life you have changed” Brochure and sign up form

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Romania Project Dedication May 20-31, 2017

February 16, 2017

Project Dedication Trip May 20-31, 2017 Club 29 Rotarians are invited to participate in the dedication of three International Global Grant Projects in Satu Mare, Cluj and Constanta Romania. Estimated expenses are $4,600. Financial assistance with travel expenses is available, with preference going to Club 29 Rotarians who have never participated in the project dedications […]

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Club of Baton Rouge Foundation – Thanks

January 30, 2017

Dear Rotary Club 29 Foundation, Our community was in a state of shock in the immediate aftermath of the thousand year flood event in early August. We are accustomed to excesses of water but it’s often related to a hurricane in the gulf and we have warnings days in advance. However, this 32 hour rain […]

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My Office Window Overlooks Downtown – Paul Moore

January 19, 2017

My Office Window Overlooks Downtown Paul Moore Three days a week, I work as the President and CEO of the Executive Service Corps (ESCCO.) This is a perfect “retirement job” for me as it means I can still help make a difference in a community that I love enough to have moved here twice. But […]

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Robert Medley 1938-2016

December 28, 2016

Robert (Bob) Lynn Medley Sr. Bob passed away December 23, 2016, after a brief battle with small cell lung cancer. He died at home surrounded by his children and grandchildren. Read his obituary. A viewing was held from 8am-4pm on Wednesday, December 28, at Smith & Kernke Funeral Home. 14624 N. May Avenue, Oklahoma City, […]

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2017-18 Rotary Board

December 6, 2016

Congratulations to the 2017-18 Rotary Officers and Directors Taking office July 1, 2017 Directors – 2 Year Term Directors – 1 year term Foundation Board – 3 year Term

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Wings of Rotary – June 2017

November 16, 2016

The dates for the Outbound Wings of Rotary trip are June 17 to June 29, 2017. Applications are due December 31, 2016, and may be found on the District 5750 website under committees. This is a life-changing experience and is open to any rising highschool junior or senior. The cost of the trip is $2300, […]

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Officers and Directors Voting – Online

November 7, 2016

2016 Election of 2017-18 Officers and Directors – The name of the header of the email will be “Rotary Club of Oklahoma City” but the email address will be “vote@simplyvoting.com.“ Due to this email address being new to your email servers, please check your spam folders if you don’t see the email in your inbox […]

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Piura Peru Project Dedication Report

October 7, 2016

Auto Mechanics Training in Piura, Peru GG1528092 Project Dedication September 21, 2016 Bob Medley & Mary Jane Calvey Rotarians Bob Medley and wife Trina, Clayton Taylor and Mary Jane Calvey travelled to Piura Peru between September 19 and 23 to attend the kickoff celebration and project dedication for Global Grant 1528092. They were hosted by […]

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