Ricky Dickson, Former CEO and President – Blue Bell Creameries
LiveStream 11:55am 11-19-24 Ricky Dickson began his career with Blue Bell on January 1, 1981, as a territory manager in Dallas, Texas. In 1982, he moved to Fort Worth to become sales manager and in 1984, was promoted to branch manager in San Antonio. He transferred to Oklahoma City 1989 and Tulsa in 1990 when […]
Rotary AfterHours – RSVP HERE
Dec. 10, 2024 | 5:30-7:00 Miracle at Social Capital Cash Bar, Bring Guests RSVP for Club29 Rotarians and their guests ONLY
Origins on the Rule of Law
Origins on the Rule of Law by Jim Sharrock As we approach Thanksgiving, I am reflecting back to July 1 this year. When others were thinking about the upcoming celebration of our nation’s birth, I was thinking about an earlier time that put us on the path towards independence. Nancy and I were driving to […]
Drew Edmondson – “Win Some, Lose Some: My Experiences Playing a Great Game”
LiveStream 11:55am 11-12-24 Drew Edmondson A true “Okie from Muskogee”, Drew Edmondson has dedicated his life to the service of others. Edmondson graduated from Northeastern State University and The University of Tulsa College of Law before joining the United States Navy and serving a tour of duty in Vietnam. Edmondson worked as a teacher before […]
Strong Public Education Is Essential to Our Future
Strong Public Education Is Essential to Our Future by Phil Busey The cornerstone of our democracy has always been an emphasis on public education. Every child in this nation deserves an equal educational opportunity regardless of background, race, location, income, or family circumstance. The Founders understood the immense value of an educated populist in developing […]
Salvation Army Bell Ringing – Dec. 6, 2024 – Sign Up!
Salvation Army Bell Ringing day is Friday, Dec. 6, 2024 Please register below the location and time you will ring bells for the Salvation Army. 144 Rotarians are needed to fill the time slots. 9 locations, 2 Rotarians per time slot SIGN UP HERE
Billy Smith, National Reining Horse Association – “The Ministry of Equestrian Elegance”
Livestream 11:55am 11-5-2024 Billy Smith is the Commissioner of the National Reining Horse Association in Oklahoma City, a worldwide membership organization that celebrates the reining discipline. He has previously held executive positions with the American Paint Horse Association and the American Quarter Horse Association, prior to more than 10 years as a non-fiction writing professor […]
2025-2026 Officers and Directors Election
This is Not a Ballot Ballots are due by 11:59 pm, November 30, 2024 through online voting. The slate of the 2025-2026 Rotary Officers and Directors will be online for the November 2024 election. If you would like a paper ballot, please request one here. You may also email the Rotary office or provide the […]
A Civic On Ramp
A Civic On Ramp Rachel Hubbard Having worked in news and as a political observer in Oklahoma for decades, as elections approach, I often get calls from friends and family asking for my thoughts. During the 2020 cycle, a woman I know well pulled me aside in the grocery store. “Rachel, I’m embarrassed,” she said. […]
Sean Trauschke, President & CEO, OG&E – “Energizing Life”
Livestream 11:55am 10-29-24 Sean Trauschke serves as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of OGE Energy Corp. and OG&E. Trauschke has been Chief Executive Officer of the Company since June 2015. He has been President of OG&E since July 2013 and President of OGE Energy since August 2014 and was named as Chairman of the […]