Rotary Values in Action: embracing Neurodiversity at Work
Rotary Values in Action: Embracing Neurodiversity at Work by Deborah Copeland When we speak of Rotary’s values—service, integrity, diversity—we often picture community projects or global initiatives. Yet these values live in the everyday spaces where we work. One opportunity for businesses today is embracing neurodiversity, particularly for individuals with Autism and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD). […]
2026-2027 Foundation Election – Meet the Candidates
Election for positions on the upcoming Rotary Club 29 Foundation Board will be held electronically. March 17, 2026 2:00pm through March 31, 2026 11:59 pm through Simply Voting. Watch for the email link. This is a Approve/Reject vote. Meet the Candidates: If this slate is approved, these officers and directors take office July 1, 2026. […]
Bob Funk, Jr. – Chairman, CEO, President – Express Employment International
3-3-2026 LiveStream 11:55am Bob Funk Jr. is the Chief Executive Officer, President, and Chairman of the Board of Express Employment International and its affiliated franchise brands, including Express Employment Professionals, Specialized Recruiting Group, Express Healthcare Staffing, and Frontline Recruiting Group. Since joining the global franchisor in 2013, he has held several key leadership positions, including Senior […]
Then (1905) vs Now (2026) Black Swan or Paradigm Shifting
Then (1905) vs Now (2026) Black Swan or Paradigm Shifting by Bart Binning, Ed. D. ” Rotary started with the vision of one man — Paul Harris. The Chicago attorney formed the Rotary Club of Chicago on 23 February 1905, so professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas and form meaningful, lifelong friendships.” (https://www.rotary.org/en/about-rotary/history) This article (or outline) examines the similarities in the US […]
Julie Knutson – Oklahoma Academy
2-24-26 livestream 11:55 am Julie Knutson is a native Oklahoman, born and raised in Tulsa. Julie has lived in Norman since 1979. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in education (emphasis English, Drama & Debate) and her Master of Arts degree in Counseling Psychology from The University of Tulsa. She is the President and […]
Is It Time for a 5-Way Test?
Is It Time for a 5‑Way Test? by Valerie Aubert For years, the Port Isabel Rotary Club has recited the traditional 4‑Way Test and then added a fifth question: “Is it or will it be fun?” The Rotary Club of Green Cove Springs has embraced the same addition. But it raises an interesting question: If […]
James Spann, Jr., Boyd Street Ventures – “Investing in Oklahoma’s Future: Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Growth”
2-17-2026 LiveStream 11:55am James Spann, Jr. Boyd Street Ventures “Investing in Oklahoma’s Future: Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Growth” James H. Spann, Jr. is the Founder and General Partner of Boyd Street Ventures, a Norman-based venture capital firm dedicated to scaling high-growth, under-the-radar companies in healthcare, life sciences, and infrastructure technology. Drawing on more than 30 years of leadership across global […]
Reflections: Building Relationships in a Fast-Paced Environment
Reflections: Building Relationships in a Fast-Paced Environment by Melissa Richey There’s a particular kind of noise to a fast-paced environment: calendars that shift mid-meeting, messages arriving faster than we can answer, the pressure of “what’s next?” Many of us live there…at work, in volunteer roles, and in Rotary. Speed isn’t the enemy; Oklahoma City is […]
Philip Busey, Jr. – Delaware Resources Group
Livestream 11:55am 2-10-2026 Philip Busey, Jr. Delaware Resources Group Philip Busey Jr. is President of DRG. He has a Master of Liberal Arts in leadership and management from Oklahoma City University and a Bachelor of Arts in communication arts from Southwestern Oklahoma State University. In 2017, Philip Busey Jr. was named a distinguished alumnus of […]
Service Above Self
“SERVICE ABOVE SELF” By Ron Stakem “Service Above Self” is the motivating motto and the shared common duty of all Rotarians in the world. It is a bold challenge, a big “ask.” That is especially true now when so many people, home and abroad, face a myriad of life’s pressing uncertainties. Our renewed effort of […]