The First Disrupters – Pat Rooney
The First Disrupters By Pat Rooney In business today, much is being made about new companies using new technologies to “disrupt” old business lines that may not have adapted to new technological methods. Communications, banking and transportation are all being challenged in this way. In his new New York Times best seller “The Rise and […]
Bass-Ass Librarians – Dick Hefton
THE BAD-ASS LIBRARIANS OF TIMBUKTU and their race to save the world’s most precious manuscripts! That’s the title of a book I found, not at the bookstore, but in a short review in the August issue of ROTARIAN. Believe me; I was not looking for a subject for a sequel to my column in April […]
That for which I give Thanks – John Frost
“That for Which I Give Thanks” Let’s go beyond the turkey and dressing, the eggnog and pumpkin pie, family and friends, and football games. It’s time for reflection on those people, those chance events and Providence for which one can be truly thankful. I believe in Providence. I believe there is a Spiritual Force which […]
Early Television – Leonard Sullivan
“EARLY TELEVISION” I still have my parent’s first television which was purchased in about 1950 or 1951. When I see that old set in the garage, I can’t help but recall the early days of television. There was only one channel, WKY. Most programming was live, local and produced in studio. The programming came on […]
Earthquakes – Bart Binning, Ed.D.
ROTARY Article 19 – Earthquakes Bart Binning, Ed.D. In addition to being in the commercial real estate business, I am President of the Central Oklahoma Commercial Association of REALTORS®. On September 21, we conducted our annual Oklahoma Commercial Real Estate Forum TM; this year’s topic was Earthquakes. At the Forum, an interdisciplinary group of experts […]
My Tribe – Miles Hall
“My Tribe” The recent events reminded me of the differences we still have in this country. I am not talking about rich verses poor, or black verses white or others of color, or religious verses atheist, or even republican verses democrat. No my Tribe, as I like to call it, is made of all […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]