Events

The Honorable Vice Chief Justice Dana Kuehn and the Honorable Justice John Kane will join us to talk about the Oklahoma Supreme Court and other state courts. They are two of the three OSU alumni on the Supreme Court.

Rotarian of the day: Cara Eubanks
Sergeant-at-arms: BJ Haines
Caterer: Duncan Catering
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/vAPWwt770fM

The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts at OSU is a world-class epicenter for the arts, attracting celebrated national and international programs featuring notable performing arts productions and artists. The center allows the university and the center’s supporters to express — and be recognized for — their passion for the arts on a global stage. Executive director Mark Blakeman will provide an overview of the upcoming 2025-26 season.

Rotarian of the day: Kevin Clark
Sergeant-at-arms: BJ Haines
Caterer: Mexico Joe's
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/qdly536Ocvk

Steve Fairbanks joins us to talk about Solar Under the Sun, and mission opportunities to expand the availability of solar energy in areas experiencing energy poverty.

Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
Sergeant-at-arms: BJ Haines
Caterer: Freddie Paul's
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/-XF00SuE0dw

Ashleigh Robinson, development manager for Bethany Children's Health Center, a private, nonprofit hospital, which is a leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care, will talk about the hospital and its mission. 

Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
Sergeant-at-arms: BJ Haines
Caterer: Rib Crib
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/NP8uEWxlh-M

Jenna Brinlee, Made in Oklahoma program coordinator, will talk about the MIO program, how it works, and how to find MIO products.

Rotarian of the day: Rachael Condley
Sergeant-at-arms: BJ Haines
Caterer: Duncan Catering
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/JQr-CtrjmbI

Stillwater's new police chief, Chris Hassig, will join us to share his background, and talk about his vision for SPD.

Rotarian of the day: Brady Moore
Sergeant-at-arms: BJ Haines
Caterer: Mexico Joe's
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/lSUT8JcsGVk

Dave Hunziker, the radio voice of the Cowboys, will share some great stories from behind the scenes of OSU Athletics.

Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
Sergeant-at-arms: BJ Haines
Caterer: Freddie Paul's
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/nqRNRnkIbOM

Doug Linehan, executive director of the Oklahoma Tax Commission, will talk about the commission's mission to promote tax compliance through serving taxpayers with transparency and fairness in administration of the tax code and unparalleled customer service.

Rotarian of the day: Trish Ranson
Sergeant-at-arms: BJ Haines
Caterer: Rib Crib
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/wj_yAtkHlwA

Payne County District Court Judge Katherine Thomas, who has served on the bench since 2011, will join us to talk about pending issues in the Oklahoma judiciary.

Rotarian of the day: Jeremiah Gregory
Sergeant-at-arms: BJ Haines
Caterer: Duncan Catering
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/5F9-INWcc8o

Rev. Dr. Lori Walke, senior minister of Mayflower Congregational United Church of Christ, will join us to talk on the topic "Conjured by Ordinary Citizens." She was named one of Oklahoma City's most influential faith leaders by The Oklahoman in September 2024.

Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
Sergeant-at-arms: BJ Haines
Caterer: Mexico Joe's
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/gGHq5xw1Anw

We will be joined by Terry Tush, executive director of Boone Pickens Legacy Experience, which is located in the west endzone of Boone Pickens Stadium.

Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
Sergeant-at-arms: BJ Haines
Caterer: Freddie Paul's
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/yq_w30-D4kg

Kyle Stokes will share his experiences during this year's Wings of Rotary trip to Japan. Our club sponsored his trip. Kyle will be joined by Sally Newey, District 5750 Wings of Rotary chair.

Rotarian of the day: Rachael Condley
Sergeant-at-arms: BJ Haines
Caterer: Rib Crib
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/OE8Ta7mOPFw

Jenni Carlson, sports enterprise reporter for The Oklahoman, will provide a regional sports update.

Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
Sergeant-at-arms: BJ Haines
Caterer: Duncan Catering
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/tQgatBY0cho

Dr. Kathryn Weinland, will join us to talk about the OSU Prison Outreach Program.

Rotarian of the day: Cara Eubanks
Sergeant-at-arms: BJ Haines
Caterer: Mexico Joe's
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/Haxmfxd-e98

Teacher Sydney Weiser and executive director Amy Guthrie will talk about Stillwater Children's Theatre and its mission to provide young people with creative and meaningful experiences in all aspects of theatre art. They will also have some of their students along to perform.

Rotarian of the day: Richard Ayers
Sergeant-at-arms: BJ Haines
Caterer: Freddie Paul's
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/A9fOoPXYUB4

Edmond Bonjour, is director of the Oklahoma Agricultural Leadership Program for the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service. The program assists potential leaders to develop a deeper understanding of themselves and others. This includes personal and group study and interaction, improving skills in communications, and developing a commitment to future leadership roles in Oklahoma agriculture. Mr. Bonjour will talk about the group's trip to Africa.

Rotarian of the day: Ivan Hughes
Sergeant-at-arms: BJ Haines
Caterer: Rib Crib
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/J8m7sB6vtV4

Berry Tramel of the Tulsa World will provide a regional sports update.

Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
Sergeant-at-arms: BJ Haines
Caterer: Duncan Catering
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/zkrLlf2-TiA

Tyler Bridges, new superintendent of Stillwater Public Schools, will join us to introduce himself to the club.

Rotarian of the day: Kevin Clark
Sergeant-at-arms: BJ Haines
Caterer: Mexico Joe's
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/61YYnuEMv2k

Today we are joined by Chris Peters, publisher of The Stillwegian, an independent local news service in Stillwater covering government meetings and related news in Payne County.

Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
Sergeant-at-arms: BJ Haines
Caterer: Freddie Paul's
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/_r_4LCAH2Ws

Scott Senseman, OSU Associate VP of Research for the Division of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources, will talk about his research related to Roundup pesticide.

Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
Sergeant-at-arms: BJ Haines
Caterer: Rib Crib
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/ZDxu0Iq8DGE

Doug Emde will join us to talk about the history of Santa Claus, as well as how and why he became a Santa Claus portrayal artist.

Rotarian of the day: Kevin Clark
Sergeant-at-arms: BJ Haines
Caterer: Duncan Catering
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/H9k9I9evaDA

Bill Price, former US Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma, will talk on the topic "At War with Corruption." Among his many recognitions is receiving the United States Department of Justice Special Achievement Award for his prosecution of the county commissioner corruption scandal, the largest political corruption scandal in the state's history.

(The "Bill Price" link is very old, but provides good background information.)

Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
Sergeant-at-arms: BJ Haines
Caterer: Mexico Joe's
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/1QXt1mx9UZQ

AJ Griffin will join us to talk about the effort to gather signatures to place State Question 836 on the November 2026 ballot. SQ 836 would end Oklahoma's closed primary system and replace it with open primaries. In the open primary system proposed by SQ 836, all voters, regardless of party affiliation, would be able to vote in a single primary election in which all candidates appear on one ballot along with their party registrations. The top two vote getters would move to the general election. SQ 836 would not affect the presidential election process. Also, it should be noted ranked choice voting is not a component of SQ 836. The proposed ballot language may be found by clicking here. (Our annual meeting will also be conducted during this meeting.)

Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
Sergeant-at-arms: BJ Haines
Caterer: Freddie Paul's
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/eqKfwAs41u0