December 7—Pearl Harbor Day It Changed the World
December 7—Pearl Harbor Day It Changed the World by Larry Stein Sitting silently on the east side of Broadway just south of NE 13th Street, there is a hunk of metal which provides a timeless reminder of how important December 7th is for so many around the world. On that date in 1941 the events […]
Trisha Finnegan, Oklahoma City Community Foundation – “The Power of Generosity”
Livestream 11:55am 12-3-2024 Okla. City Community Foundation President & CEO – Trisha Finnegan An advocate for investing in places and the people who share them, Trisha Finnegan has the pleasure of serving as the President & CEO of the Oklahoma City Community Foundation (OCCF). As one of the 20 largest community foundations in the […]
Things that Endure
Things that Endure by Emily Lang I have a favorite ornament on my Christmas tree It’s a red apple — its handle a white candy cane with red stripes that have gone crunchy and are peeling away from a once shiny veneer. My name, Emily, is handwritten, probably with a white paint pen, in my […]
Congressman Tom Cole
Livestream 11:55am 11-26-2024 Identified by Time Magazine as “one of the sharpest minds in the House,” Tom Cole is currently serving in his eleventh term in the U.S. House of Representatives. At the outset of his service in Congress, Cole was named one of the “Five Freshmen to Watch” by Roll Call. In 2016, he […]
Fall Means Football
Fall Means Football by Larry Stein It’s football season and after Halloween and the election we head into the High Holidays of Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year celebrations. One of the best Rotary meetings is the annual Bedlam Rivalry. Many wear their Orange and black or Crimson and cream. Some great Cowboys and Sooners […]
I love Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving by Charlie Smith I love Thanksgiving. I love the holiday, and not just because of the abundance of good food. I hold dear a Smith table tradition of my mother’s oyster stuffing. And I’ve always been partial to pecan (puh-kahn) pie. Thanksgiving stirs up a cornucopia of other cherished memories. After-meal naps. Football games, […]
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 […]
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 […]