Teachers hold the future – Pause to be Thankful- Mary Melon

We Pause to be Thankful – Mary Melon As we finish Thanksgiving and continue through the holiday season, it is important to reflect on all the things we have to be grateful for. Being grateful for family, friends and health are top of the list for most people. Being grateful for the dedication of those […]

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Lessons from the Next Generation – BJ Glover

“Trading Lessons with the Next Generation” We’ve all heard and read about the “Millennials.” They’re called the “new breed of worker,” among other things, and often are described in the most unflattering terms. Many of us “mature” professionals believe there’s a lot we could teach them, if they were willing to learn from us. The […]

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12 Amazing Facts you didn’t know about your own state

12 Amazing Facts You Didn’t Know About Your Own State! – Ted Streuli I get sucked into things. Often, they are mindless wastes of time. I noticed, for example that I am a sucker for every online come-on that says something like, “17 things you didn’t know about spaghetti.” Or “Five foods you should never […]

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Elizabeth Gray – OKC Broadway

“Civic Center Foundation and OKC Broadway” Elizabeth Gray is the Executive Director of the Civic Center Foundation. She was appointed to the Foundation Board of Directors by Mayor Cornett in 2012 and transitioned to Executive Director in 2015. Prior to the Civic Center Foundation, she was the Director of Corporate Operations for Walters Power International, […]

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Reflections on a Street Car – Dick Hefton

REFLECTIONS ON A STREET CAR – Dick Hefton Most of you people who still believe computers are here to stay would probably bet the farm you’d never see another street car rolling down an Oklahoma City thoroughfare after they disappeared over 50 years ago. That is assuming you ever knew this city once had a […]

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Rotary: A New Perspective

Rotary: A New Perspective  by Laura Garrett Membership recruitment is an issue in all civic groups these days and Rotary is no exception. When most clubs talk about adding new members, the emphasis is on younger generations. A new movement in our district has taken the opposite approach. The Edmond Rotary Club in partnership with […]

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Menu and Weekly Assignments

11-21-17 MENU Salad with Ranch Dressing, Fruit Plate with Tuna Salad, Cobb Salad, Twice Baked Mashed Potatoes & Baked Beans, Duo of Chopped BBQ Brisket & Hot Links Attendance Scanners – Jon Bowers, Amber Sharples Greeters – Sandy Garrett, Cliff Dougherty  ????,????? Luncheon/Parking/Change –  Cheryl Borelli Introductions – Lou Kohlman Invocation – Craig Clemons Registration […]

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Steve Buck – Juvenile Affairs

“Reinventing Juvenile Justice” Steven Buck has served the Oklahoma Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA) since February 2016. As the Executive Director, Mr. Buck is responsible for the overall management of the agency’s portfolio of operated and contracted programs and services. He works directly with the agency’s governing board to facilitate agency priorities, planning and operational […]

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Scott Colbert – Commerce Trust Co.

“Rates, Inflation and corporate tax reform” Scott  Colbert is the chief economist and director of fixed income management with The Commerce Trust Company. He joined Commerce in 1993 and has investment responsibilities for over $19 billion in fixed income assets. Scott directly manages the Commerce Short-Term Government Fund (CFSTX) and the flagship Commerce Bond Fund […]

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A Timely Tale – Ted Streuli

A Timely Tale by Ted Streuli I don’t believe in ghosts. And I don’t believe in anything more supernatural than the taste of a Häagen-Dazs coffee ice cream or the sound of a laughing baby. So when I tell you this story about the clock in the dining room, you know it’s not a ghost […]

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