Events

Kevin Gerfen, White House Social Aide for three years overlapping the George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton administrations, will join us to talk about his experiences in the social aide program. 

Rotarian of the day: Kevin Clark
Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Duncan Catering
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/1bEbu_fZD6s

Terri Collier will join us to talk about the Hoka Hey Motorcycle Challenge and the Kickin' Childhood Hunger campaign.

Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Mexico Joe's
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/L4t8hV4kuq8

Jenni Carlson will provide a regional sports update and talk about how her new gig as an independent sports columnist.

Rotarian of the day: Cristy Morrison
Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Freddie Paul's
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/Aqs-MrBxniQ

Matt Pinnell is Oklahoma's 17th lieutenant governor. He will join us provide an update on state government and tourism.

Rotarian of the day: Glenna Craig
Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Rib Crib
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/1OK-nKfOQDw

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: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Duncan Catering
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/UdUkvz-U8VE

Our own Meredith Woodruff served in the Central Intelligence Agency's Directorate of Operations, living and working for more than twenty-five years in Central Eurasia, the Near East, Africa, and Europe. She retired from the CIA in 2007 as its most senior female officer in operations. Meredith is going to share her perspective on Hamas and the Palestinian/Israeli crisis in and around Israel.

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

Kellie Reed, director of Stillwater Regional Airport, will talk about airport operations and the many planned improvements and upgrades.

Rotarian of the day: Connie Stauter
Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Freddie Paul's
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/8HNrQi5nGbo

Bobby Stem, executive director of the Association of Oklahoma General Contractors, will talk about inflation's impact on the state's 8-year road and bridge plan and how it will affect the Stillwater area. 

Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
Sergeant-at-arms: Joe Ogle
Caterer: Rib Crib
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/8x_NoC6MB0U

Heather Houle, executive director, and Heidi Warren, program director of the Saville Center for Child Advocacy, will talk about their mission to facilitate the protection, prevention, and healing of victims of child abuse and to promote the health of families in our community.

Rotarian of the day: Glenna Craig
Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Duncan Catering
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/TkrISGzAXXM

Rex Largent and Dr. Doug Wilsey will join us to talk about their recent mission trip to Bolivia.

Rotarian of the day: Butch Koemel
Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Mexico Joe's
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/Jq6woTSrmxE

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

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

Shane Harland, executive director of our local YMCA, and Abby Werth will provide a status update on their Stillwater facility plan and capital campaign.

Rotarian of the day: Shane Harland
Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Rib Crib
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/ZYkHTt_H-uA

David Taylor, new head coach of OSU wrestling, will talk about his plans for the program and preview the upcoming season.

Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Duncan Catering
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/yACy_4O6ZPU

Roger Gose and Deputy City Manager Brady Moore will talk about the pending data center project and the upcoming election that would grant OG&E a franchise to deliver electricity to the project site.

Rotarian of the day: Roger Gose
Sergeant-at-arms: Glenna Craig
Caterer: Mexico Joe's
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/LIFvHl7mCIY

Rep. Trish Ranson and challenger Andrew Muchmore will join us for an Oklahoma House District 34 candidate forum. The general election will be November 5.

Rotarian of the day: Kevin Clark
Sergeant-at-arms: Sara Siems
Caterer: Freddie Paul's
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/gWsCcYa8KJU

Dr. Robin Fuxa and Dr. Randy Grellner will join us for an Oklahoma Senate District 21 candidate forum. The general election will be on November 5.

Rotarian of the day: Kevin Clark
Sergeant-at-arms: Glenna Craig
Caterer: Rib Crib
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/usKtJcBTGY8

Rev. Dr. Lori Walke, senior minister of Mayflower Congregational United Church of Christ, will join us to talk on the topic "Leadership and Community." 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: Sara Siems
Caterer: Duncan Catering
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/rOJWQ3T_vNk

Cristy Morrison, president of Visit Stillwater, will talk about the Fly Home for the Holidays Campaign, designed to promote flying in and out of Stillwater Regional Airport.

Rotarian of the day: Cristy Morrison
Sergeant-at-arms: Rachael Condley
Caterer: Mexico Joe's
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/SfaUh6TR6ms

Megan Schroeder, director of development for Stillwater Life Services, will talk about their mission and the services they provide.

Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
Sergeant-at-arms: Rachael Condley
Caterer: Freddie Paul's
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/PBI4Vt3WuIU

Our program this week will feature the return of Dr. Greg Wilber and student representatives of the OSU chapter of Engineers without Borders USA. EWB-USA is a non-profit humanitarian organization established to partner with developing communities worldwide in order to improve their quality of life. This partnership involves the implementation of sustainable engineering projects, while involving and training internationally responsible engineers and engineering students.

Rotarian of the day: Larry Hoberock
Sergeant-at-arms: Rachael Condley
Caterer: Rib Crib
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/JMx7subti_c

Chelsea Eischen, sales and marketing manager with Legacy Village, will talk about rightsizing retirement plans to assure next season-of-life living arrangements are adequately preplanned.

Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
Sergeant-at-arms: Rachael Condley
Caterer: Duncan Catering
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/M76p8ro-Ri4

Barry Hinson and Sean Heusel will talk about Pokes with a Purpose, and its mission to pair student-athletes with local charities that enable student-athletes to use their name, image, and likeness to raise awareness and funds for causes of their choosing.

Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
Sergeant-at-arms: Rachael Condley
Caterer: Mexico Joe's
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/8yzE0zLOeH8

Dr. Amy Hardin and Peggy Emde, from the Early Childhood Coalition, will talk about Building Better Brains.

Rotarian of the day: Tim Hardin
Sergeant-at-arms: Rachael Condley
Caterer: Freddie Paul's
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/S8iN0CcUJ5U