Fireside Chat with Governor George Nigh
Livestream 11:55am 6-17-2025 George P. Nigh served four different terms as governor, more than anyone in state history. He was born in McAlester, Oklahoma, to Wilber and Irene Nigh on June 9, 1927. After graduating from Eastern Oklahoma A&M College at Wilburton and East Central State College at Ada, he returned to McAlester and […]
Program Schedule – 2025-26
2025-2026 Program Schedule, Ross Plourde, President 1st Quarter Meeting Date Speaker Day Chair Video 7/1/2025 Inaugural – No Luncheon Meeting No Attendance Requirement Jeanette Nance 7/8/2025 Burns Hargis & Bob Burke “One Lucky Cowboy” Ross Plourde Video 7/15/2025 Tom Pace – Pace Butler Corporation – Journey of a Misfit to Significance Clarke Farmer Video 7/22/2025 […]
Interview with Club 29 President Suzanne Mitchell
Interview with Club 29 President, Suzanne Mitchell by Emily Stratton Every year with a new Rotarian coming on board as our President, it gives us members the opportunity to become well acquainted with that individual, admiring that person very much—appreciating the willingness to lead our club and recognizing the energy and time it takes to […]
Chad Warmington – State Chamber of Oklahoma – “Making Oklahoma the Best Place for Business”
livestream 11:55am 6-10-2025 Chad Warmington has a notable tenure with The State Chamber of Oklahoma, serving as COO from 2010 to 2013 and returning as president and CEO in 2020. Under his leadership, the Chamber has become a strong advocate for pro-business initiatives, focusing on workforce transformation, tax reform, and economic development. With over 20 […]
The Search for Truth
THE SEARCH FOR TRUTH by Drew Edmondson Is it the TRUTH? Is it FAIR to all concerned? Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER FRIENDSHIPS? Will it be BENEFICIAL to all concerned? I continue to be impressed that the first of the Rotary imperatives is the requirement for Truth. It is the only one of the […]
Bill Lance, Jr. – The Chickasaw Nation
livestream 11:55am 6-3-2025 Bill G. Lance, Jr. is the Secretary of State for the Chickasaw Nation. In his role Bill represents the Chickasaw Nation in numerous civic, business, and governance capacities, while supporting the strategic goals of the Chickasaw Nation Bill previously served as the Secretary of Commerce for more than thirteen years where he […]
2024-2025 Perfect Attendance
As of May 27, 2025, the following Rotarians have Perfect Attendance. They are to be commended for their efforts. Rotarian 24-25 Years of Perfect Attendance Harold Armstrong 51 Barney Semtner 48 Jim Daniel 44 Rick Vermillion 43 Bill Bowden 35 Jim Farha 35 Jeff Brown 32 Lou Gasbarra 31 Terri Cooper 28 Ross Plourde 26 […]
Leadership Development is an Important Mission of Rotary
Leadership Development is an Important Mission of Rotary by Phil G.Busey, Sr. We set the bar high for leadership and leadership development at DRG, much like other top organizations. We understand the critical need to support, guide, and develop those who aspire to lead within our teams. The demands of our work and the pursuit of excellence […]
Billy Bowden fireside chat – “From Farm Boy to Military”
Livestream 11:55am 5-27-2025 Bill Bowden was born in Swifton, Ark., in 1932, where he graduated from high school in 1950. He graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1954 with a bachelor of science degree. He has master’s degrees in business administration from The George Washington University and political science from Auburn (Ala.) University. His […]
Paul Harris Fellow Recognition – May 27, 2025
The Paul Harris Fellow recognition acknowledges individuals who contribute, or who have contributions made in their name, of $1,000 to The Rotary Foundation. This is the history of the PHF recognition Paul Harris Fellow Bill Beckman Billy Coyle Nick Farha AJ Griffin Brooke Haneborg Bill Hughes Michael Johnson Frank Keating Carole Kelley Jane Kirton Jake Krattiger […]