Historical Negationism – Losing the Human Identity Dick Hefton
HISTORICAL NEGATIONISM– LOSING THE HUMAN IDENTITY – Rotary Reflections by Dick Hefton Islamic terrorists are not only murdering masses of humanity in the world today, they are beheading historic icons and systematically destroying the remains of the dawn of civilization. Another tragedy of monumental proportions is underway in the Middle East which is critical to […]
Jim Finch
James Finch retired as Special Agent in Charge of the Oklahoma Division of the FBI after a lengthy career. Finch is Senior Security Office for OG+E. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in business administration from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. He was an active member of the Nebraska Army National Guard […]
Overcoming Adversity – John Frost
Overcoming Adversity Rotary Reflections by John A. Frost In light of current events, my thoughts have turned to choices when confronted with adversity. Eyes adjust quickly to darkness making it awkward, even painful, to look at light. Sometimes it is easier to see the darkness around us rather than focus on the light. But it […]
Shannon Rich
Shannon L. Rich, fifth-generation Oklahoman, became president of the Oklahoma Hall of Fame in November, 2004. A crucial time for the organization, it needed to increase emphasis on marketing and expand programs and services. Rich also was placed in charge of directing its single-largest endeavor in the organization’s 80-year history – opening of the Gaylord-Pickens […]
Service Saturday – April 10, 12:30- end of race
WHAT: Red Bud Run Water Station Volunteers Needed from Rotary Club 29. 10K Run Event WHEN: Sunday, April 10, 12:30 p.m. until the end of the race ( Approximately 3-4 hours) WHERE: Our assigned location is Water Station #2 and is located at 1704 West Wilshire, approximately one block east of the intersection of North […]
Rotary Point, March 2016
Rotary Point is taking Shape… getting ready for the Dedication May 6, 2016 6:00-8:00 pm ROTARY POINTMAP
Project Dedication Trips
CLUB 29 GLOBAL GRANT PROJECT DEDICATIONS Join your fellow Rotarians in Budva, Montenegro, May 30, and Riga, Latvia, June 10, for ceremonies celebrating the dedication of our Global Grant projects to supply medical equipment for the maternity department in Budva and neonatal department in Riga. The Maternity Department at the General Hospital in Budva, Montenegro […]
Reflections – Michael Whittington
Lately, I’ve been thinking about legacy. I like to think of this as a natural process of reflecting on the past and tying to make sense of the swirling mass of contradictions that we call life. Throughout it all, loved ones, friends and colleagues are lost along the way. But, the impact upon us and […]
Valerie Thompson
Since 1999, Dr. Valerie Thompson has served as the second female president and CEO for the Urban League of Greater Oklahoma City in the affiliate’s 69 year history. She provides strong leadership and ambition for the Urban League, working to further its mission to assist African Americans, other minorities and the poor achieve social and […]
Rotary Point – Giving Levels
On May 6, 2016 Rotary Point, the Signature Project of the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City, will be dedicated. In honor of those Rotarians who have donated, a commemorative plaque is being planned, with all the donors’ names listed. If you haven’t pledged, there is still time, but this is the Last Call. Please read the information […]
Tracy McDaniel
Tracy McDaniel is the Founder and Director of KIPP Reach College Preparatory. McDaniel has twenty -six years teaching and administrative experience. KIPP was awarded the prestigious Blue Ribbon Award from the U.S. Department of Education in the area of high performance and was selected as one of the “50 Best Middle Schools in the U.S” […]
Bob Ross – Inasmuch Foundation
Robert J. Ross – Inasmuch Foundation Robert J. Ross currently serves as President and CEO and member of the Board of Directors of Inasmuch Foundation and Ethics and Excellence in Journalism Foundation. The Foundations were founded by Edith Kinney Gaylord in 1982. He previously was employed as an Attorney with the Oklahoma City law firm […]