A Peculiar Institution
A Peculiar Institution by Pat Rooney “The Federal Reserve is a pretty queer duck,” Wright Patman, member of Congress 1930. This quote was part of a discussion on the U.S. House floor by Congressman Patman (D-TX) who tried to make the case that the new Federal Reserve building on Constitutional Avenue, completed in 1937, was […]
Marilyn Luper Hildreth, Joyce Jackson, Joyce Henderson:Clara Luper Plaza: Honoring the Katz Drug Sit-in Panel
11-4-2025 livestream 11:55am Clara Luper Plaza: Honoring the Katz Drug Sit-in Ms. Marilyn Luper Hildreth is a graduate of Douglass High School and a lifelong advocate for civil rights. She was just ten years old when she joined her mother, Clara Luper, in the historic Katz Drug Store sit-in, igniting a movement that would […]
Choose Kindness
Choose Kindness by Alex Kaiser It’s no secret that America feels more divided than ever. Politics today often seems less about ideas and more about winning—about proving someone else wrong instead of seeking what’s right for everyone. Turn on the news, scroll through social media, or even glance at your group chats, and you’ll see […]
Rich Rasmussen: Oklahoma Hospital Association
10-28-2025 Livestream 11;55am Rich Rasmussen is President of Okla. Hospital Association He is only the fifth executive to lead the organization in its 104-year history. Rasmussen has served in executive leadership roles in the health care industry for more than 30 years. Most recently, he was president and CEO of the Montana Hospital Association. There […]
Is Civility Dead?
Is Civility Dead? by Charlie Price Online trolls. Road rage incidents. Public figures trading barbs. Wherever you turn, there’s another reminder of how fragile civility has become. Defined by Merriam-Webster as “a polite act or expression,” civility is about treating others with respect, courtesy and kindness. Sound quaint? Many agree: 85% of those polled in […]
Shawn Arnold: Polio – Everything Old is New Again
10-21-2025 Livestream 11:55am “Polio-Everything Old is New Again” Shawn Arnold is a partner at the firm of Hall, Booth Smith, focusing on civil litigation. He is an AV-preeminent rated lawyer and past president of the Oklahoma chapter of the American Board of Trial Advocates. He and his family live in Norman, Oklahoma. Born in Portland, […]
ARE WE FAILING THE FOUR-WAY TEST?
ARE WE FAILING THE FOUR-WAY TEST? by Paul Moore Is it the truth? Is it fair to all concerned? Will it build goodwill and better friendships? Will it be beneficial to all concerned? The Rotary Four-Way Test was written in 1932 by Herbert J. Taylor as he was tasked with saving the Club Aluminum Company, […]
Vicki Behenna – Oklahoma County District Attorney
10-14-2025 Livestream 11:55 Vicki Behenna has dedicated her life to the pursuit of justice. Elected Oklahoma County District Attorney in 2022, Vicki has a record of prosecuting dangerous criminals, holding those in power accountable and fostering partnerships to build safer communities. Her commitment to standing up for what’s right can be seen throughout her almost […]
An Introvert’s Rotary
An Introvert’s Rotary by Kirsten Lindsay I’m one of those people you might assume is an extrovert, but I’m really an introvert (an “introverted extrovert” – or is it an “extroverted introvert”?). In large group events, I tend to arrive toward the end of the “networking” period to minimize social time. I’m more comfortable with […]
Susan Adams: Ronald McDonald House Charities® Oklahoma City
10-7-25 Livestream 11:55am Susan Adams – Ronald McDonald House Charities – Oklahoma City Susan Adams is a graduate of Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois with a Bachelor of Arts in economics and business administration. Early in her career she held financial roles in cold forge manufacturing and in aircraft services overhaul and repair for helicopter, […]