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Pepper genetics and the development of the Okala Chile at OSU
Feb 07, 2019
OSU 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 |
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Saint Valentine
Feb 14, 2019
Fr. 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 |
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Foster Care in Oklahoma
Feb 21, 2019
Jessica 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 |
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Epic Charter Schools
Feb 28, 2019
Ben 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 |
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The Saville Center
Mar 07, 2019
Kelsey 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 |
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Insure Oklahoma
Mar 21, 2019
Regena 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 |
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Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM)
Mar 28, 2019
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 |
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Engineers Without Borders
Apr 04, 2019
Our 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 |
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Dick T. Morgan
Apr 11, 2019
Dick 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 |
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Native Oklahoma Actress
Apr 18, 2019
A 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 |
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Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission
Apr 25, 2019
Vic 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 |
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Epic Charter Schools
May 02, 2019
Ben 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 |
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Girls Gone Wine
May 09, 2019
Girls 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 |
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Stillwater Community Health Center
May 16, 2019
At 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 |
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Bystander CPR
May 23, 2019
Having 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 |
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Oklahoma Department of Transportation - Highway 51 Project
May 30, 2019
Trent January is the new Oklahoma Department of Transportation Division 4 Engineer. 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 |
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Tasmania Trip
Jun 06, 2019
We are hitting the road! This week's meeting will be held at St. Francis Xavier Church, 711 N Country Club Road. Park on the north end of the building and enter through the north doors. During the meeting, our own Damona Doye will share her experiences during her recent trip to Tasmania. Rotarian of the day: Damona Doye |
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Oklahoma DHS Adoption Services
Jun 13, 2019
The 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 |
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Turning Point Ranch
Jun 20, 2019
Turning 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 |
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Rotary Year in Review
Jun 27, 2019
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Perspective From Africa
Jul 11, 2019
The Mandela Washington Fellowship began in 2014 and is the flagship program for the Young African Leaders initiative. Each year up to 700 outstanding young leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa between the ages of 25 and 35 travel to the U.S. to hone their skills at a U.S. University for 6 weeks. Groups of approximately 25 fellows, typically a consortium from 15 to 20 different countries, spend time learning about business, civic engagement and public management. The initiative operates as an exchange program through the U.S. Department of the State and IREX (International Research & Exchanges Board), which functions as a global development & educational non-profit organization. OSU has been selected as one of 27 participating universities in the U.S. for the 2019 program. Rotarian of the day: Butch Koemel |
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Perspective From Oklahoma
Jul 18, 2019
The Mandela Washington Fellowship began in 2014 and is the flagship program for the Young African Leaders initiative. Each year up to 700 outstanding young leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa between the ages of 25 and 35 travel to the U.S. to hone their skills at a U.S. University for 6 weeks. Groups of approximately 25 fellows, typically a consortium from 15 to 20 different countries, spend time learning about business, civic engagement and public management. The initiative operates as an exchange program through the U.S. Department of the State and IREX (International Research & Exchanges Board), which functions as a global development & educational non-profit organization. OSU has been selected as one of 27 participating universities in the U.S. for the 2019 program. Rotarian of the day: Butch Koemel |
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Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Jul 25, 2019
Dr. 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 |
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Maisha Project
Aug 01, 2019
Bea Williams will return from Kenya to share an update on the Maisha project. Rotarian of the day: Chris Koehler (President, Edmond RC) |