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Richard Parry

July 12, 2016

Richard Parry Mr. Parry has been the President and Chief Investment Officer of TJIM (Tom Johnson Investment Management) since 2003. He began his investment career in 1981, working with other TJIM principals in the Trust Investments department of First National Bank and Trust Company which later became First Investment Management Corporation (FIMCO), a subsidiary of […]

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Sherri Coale – OU Women’s Basketball

July 12, 2016

Sherri Coale – Head Coach OU Women’s Basketball Rare is the coach who embraces the balance of student and athlete like Sherri Coale. Even fewer teams have had success while emphasizing the books on the same level as the sport. The symmetry is a trademark of Coale’s program. She meticulously prepares her athletes to excel […]

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My Mother’s Button Box – Leonard Sullivan

July 11, 2016

“My Mother’s Button Box ” – Leonard Sullivan Mother’s button box was similar to the can a fruit cake might come in today. The “can” was probably twelve inches in diameter and five inches deep. This little “treasure chest” held every color, shape and size button ever designed. If a button was lost off […]

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RI Convention June 2017

July 7, 2016

The Rotary Club of Oklahoma City has secured 6 rooms for the June 9-14, 2017 Rotary International Convention in Atlanta GA. Please call the Rotary office if you are interested in attending!!

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My Very Own Book – Dick Hefton

July 6, 2016

“My Very Own Book” – Dick Hefton His teacher picks up a book off a stack of sixty or so, glances at the name printed on the inside cover and calls out a the name of a child in the gathering; then she hands the dictionary to a host Rotarian standing by her side. […]

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No Rotary Meeting

July 5, 2016

The Luncheon meeting at the Petroleum Club on July 5, 2016 has been cancelled, and no makeup is required. Next scheduled luncheon meeting will be July 12. On July 12, the speaker will be Sherri Coale – OU Head Women’s basketball coach Chair of the Day will be Lesli Massad

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Lesli Massad

June 30, 2016

Lesli Massad Lesli Massad serves as Planned Giving Officer for Boys Town, a national acclaimed charity serving at- risk children and families. Lesli has been with Boys Town for 12 years. In her capacity as the Planned Giving Officer, Lesli has assisted in the implementation of a comprehensive fundraising program to increase funding and generate […]

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Coats for Kids – Mary Melon

June 30, 2016

By Mary Mélon Mary Mélon provides an information only piece on one of Rotary President Terri Cooper’s designated beneficiaries of Rotary’s weekly luncheon. Service above Self is our motto and members of Club 29 try to live this every day. We have a community with many needs and President Terri Cooper is leading the charge […]

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President’s Awards Day

June 21, 2016

86 Awards will be given out at President Tim Strange’s Awards Day to Rotarians who have helped make 2015-16 another very successful year!

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What a Guy!!

June 20, 2016

WHAT A GUY!! By Ron Page It was the big football showdown between two powerhouse teams, Putnam City and John Marshall. The thing is, Putnam City had a receiver who went on to a big time record-setting professional career in the NFL. But John Marshall had an All-Conference defensive back who had frustrated receivers all […]

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