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Pepper genetics and the development of the Okala Chile at OSUOSU horticulturist Jim Motes will discuss fact and fiction of the pepper plant, a popular vegetable and spice, higher in vitamin C than the orange, and frequently pungent, often full of capsaicinoid compounds causing a burning sensation in humans. He will also talk abot the development of the Okala Chile at OSU. Rotarian of the day: Butch Koemel
Feb 07, 2019
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Saint ValentineFr. Brian O'Brien, pastor of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Stillwater, will review the life of Saint Valentine and will describe the history/culture leading to using his name for Valentine’s Day.
Rotarian of the day: Larry Hoberock
Feb 14, 2019
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Foster Care in OklahomaJessica Moss, is community liaison coordinator for TFI Family Connections in Oklahoma. TFI is a nonprofit organization that is contracted by the state to help place the thousands of foster children across Oklahoma into safe and loving homes. She will be talking about foster care, what they do at TFI, and ways we can help.
Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
Feb 21, 2019
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Epic Charter SchoolsBen Harris is a co-founder of Epic Charter Schools. Epic combines the convenience of online learning with the support of one-on-one instruction from an Oklahoma certified teacher. This blended learning model allows students and families to set their own pace with the guidance and instruction from an Epic teacher who meets with them face-to-face as needed. Rotarian of the day: Randy Wedel
Feb 28, 2019
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The Saville CenterKelsey Proctor, executive director of The Saville Center, a child advocacy center that provides a warm and caring home environment for child victims of abuse. Children of all ages go to The Saville Center to speak with specially trained forensic interviewers about their experience. The Saville Center brings together all the professionals and agencies needed to offer services: law enforcement, child protective services, prosecution, mental health, medical and advocacy. This approach ensures that children receive child-focused service in a child friendly environment. Rotarian of the day: Vicky Jerome
Mar 07, 2019
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Insure OklahomaRegena Carlson and Nicole Paschall will join us to talk about Insure Oklahoma. Insure Oklahoma's employer sponsored insurance plan helps employers provide their eligible employees with afordable healthcare. Eligible individuals may participte in the individual plan. Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
Mar 21, 2019
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Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM)Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare but serious, polio-like condition. It affects the nervous system, specifically the area of the spinal cord called gray matter, which causes the muscles and reflexes in the body to become weak. Of the 193 U.S. cases reported in 2018, 2 were in Oklahoma. Kelli Rader, regional director of the county health departments for Kay, Noble, Pawnee, and Payne Counties, will provide an update. Rotarian of the day: Michelle Nabors
Mar 28, 2019
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Engineers Without BordersOur program this week will feature the return of Dr. Paul Weckler 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. Our club has again donated $500 to the local chapter for use toward its Guatemala and Honduras projects. Rotarian of the day: Larry Hoberock
Apr 04, 2019
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Dick T. MorganDick T. Morgan, a founding member of Stillwater First Christian Church, was an Oklahoma representative in the US Congress during the early days of statehood. During his congressional career, Morgan introduced and gave the first speech on the floor of Congress in support of legislation that became the Federal Trade Commission. In 1913, he proposed an amendment to the Federal Reserve bill that would have established a bank guaranty fund - twenty years before the FDIC was established in 1933 as part of the New Deal. David Morgan, will share his grandfather's story with us. Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
Apr 11, 2019
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Native Oklahoma ActressA native Oklahoman and graduate of UCLA, Kim Guerrero enjoys a career in entertainment as an actor, writer and director and also works with tribal communities throughout North America as a public speaker and advocate promoting both personal and community development. Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
Apr 18, 2019
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Oklahoma Aeronautics CommissionVic Byrd, director of the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission, will join us to talk about commission activities and its economic impact to the state. Rotarian of the day: David Conway
Apr 25, 2019
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Epic Charter SchoolsBen Harris is a co-founder of Epic Charter Schools. Epic combines the convenience of online learning with the support of one-on-one instruction from an Oklahoma certified teacher. This blended learning model allows students and families to set their own pace with the guidance and instruction from an Epic teacher who meets with them face-to-face as needed. Rotarian of the day: Randy Wedel
May 02, 2019
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Girls Gone WineGirls Gone Wine is a boutique winery, tasting room, and gift shop founded by Chandra Rickey and two of her girlfriends. They feature 15 original wines, which they produce, bottle, and label themselves. Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
May 09, 2019
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Stillwater Community Health CenterAt Stillwater Community Health Center, they believe access to quality health care is the right of every individual. they have been serving the community since 1993. Elaine Ackerson will share their story. Rotarian of the day: Steve McKeever
May 16, 2019
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Bystander CPRHaving a bystander perform CPR before a rescue team arrives more than doubles the odds of surviving cardiac arrest. Tina Bell from Lifenet is going to tell us all about it. Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
May 23, 2019
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Oklahoma Department of Transportation - Highway 51 ProjectBrian Taylor, has been the Oklahoma Department of Transportation's Division 4 Engineer since 2013. As division engineer, he oversees all construction and maintenance operations in Division Four, which is headquartered in Perry and encompasses Canadian, Garfield, Grant, Kay, Kingfisher, Logan, Noble, Oklahoma and Payne counties. He will be talking about the Highway 51 project. Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
May 30, 2019
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Tasmania TripDamona Doye will share her experiences during her recent trip to Tasmania. Rotarian of the day: Damona Doye
Jun 06, 2019
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Oklahoma DHS Adoption ServicesThe mission of the DHS Swift Adoption Services is to secure an adoptive family for every waiting child for whom adoption is the goal. Children can be assured a permanent adoptive family through early identification, assessment and child preparation; aggressive recruitment and preparation of prospective adoptive parents; the elimination of legal and other barriers to adoption; and the adequate provision of supportive services. Kari Tabbert, Region 1 Adoption Field Manager, will provide more details. Rotarian of the day: Damona Doye
Jun 13, 2019
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Turning Point RanchTurning Point Ranch partners the magic of horses with tools to build productive futures for people facing physical, mental, emotional or socio-economic challenges. Rachel Royston will provide a program update. Rotarian of the day: Gerald Horn
Jun 20, 2019
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Rotary Year in ReviewClub president Butch Koemel will provide an overview of the Rotary year. Rotarian of the day: Butch Koemel
Jun 27, 2019
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Oklahoma Medical Research FoundationDr. Stephen Prescott is president of the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation, OMRF research focuses on the mechanisms and triggers that lead to human diseases and disorders. By observing the normal biological processes at the molecular level, scientists can ask important questions that yield better understanding of disease formation. Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
Jul 25, 2019
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Maisha ProjectBea Williams will return from Kenya to share an update on the Moisha project. Rotarian of the day: Chris Koehler (Edmond RC)
Aug 01, 2019
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