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Proposed Increase to Stillwater Visitor Tax
Jan 20, 2022 12:00 PM
Chris Norris, board chairman for Visit Stillwater, will talk about the proposed increase to the Stillwater visitor tax collected at local hotels. The tax will appear on the February 8 ballot. Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris |
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Stillwater Mayor Candidate Forum
Jan 27, 2022 12:00 PM
We will be joined by Mayor Will Joyce and challenger Marc Trotter for a Stillwater mayor candidate forum. The election will be held Tuesday, February 8. Rotarian of the day: Kevin Clark |
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Proposed Stillwater 1% Transportation Sales Tax
Feb 03, 2022 12:00 PM
The City of Stillwater is proposing to repeal the current 1/2% transportation sales tax and replace it with a 1% sales tax. This proposal will appear on the Tuesday, February 8 ballot. Rotarian of the day: Pat Zimmerman |
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Stillwater News Press
Feb 10, 2022 12:00 PM
Rob McClendon, new publisher of the Stillwater News Press, will talk about his first few months on the job and his plans moving forward. Rotarian of the day: Rob McClendon |
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City of Stillwater update
Feb 24, 2022 12:00 PM
City Manager Norman McNickle and new City Attorney Kimberly Carnley will provide a City of Stillwater update and talk about the role of the city attorney. Rotarian of the day: Norman McNickle |
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American Red Cross
Mar 03, 2022 12:00 PM
Mary Ann White is executive director for the American Red Cross Serving Northwest Oklahoma. The Red Cross is much more than blood services. Mary Ann will talk about the services provided and how we can help. Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris |
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Congressional Update
Mar 10, 2022 12:00 PM
U.S. Rep. Frank Lucas, our representative in the Oklahoma 3rd district, will join us this week for a Congressional update. Come prepared with all your questions! Rotarian of the day: Kevin Clark |
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Horticulture Research
Mar 17, 2022 12:00 PM
Dr. Carl Whitcomb is president of Lacebark, Inc., a private research and plant breeding facility near Stillwater, OK. Lacebark Inc celebrated 36 years in 2021. Prior to creating Lacebark, he was a professor at the University of Florida and Oklahoma State University for 19 years. An inventor and entrepreneur, Dr. Whitcomb holds 44 USA patents and over 30 registered trademarks. Rotarian of the day: Mark Gunkel |
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The Political Landscape
Mar 24, 2022 12:00 PM
Former Oklahoma Governor Frank Keating will join us this week to talk about the political landscape as we head into election season. Gov. Keating oversaw the state response to the Oklahoma City bombing early during his first term, and advocated a progressive agenda, with a heavy emphasis on education reform. During his federal career he served as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Oklahoma, Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, Associate Attorney General, General Counsel and Acting Deputy Secretary of Housing and Urban Development. Rotarian of the day: Jim Halligan |
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Fire Station #2 Bond Proposal
Mar 31, 2022 12:00 PM
Stillwater Fire Chief Terry Essary and Chief Civic Innovation Officer Becky Taylor will present the city's bond proposal to replace fire station #2. This proposal will be on the April 5 ballot. Rotarian of the day: Becky Taylor |
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Stillwater Radio
Apr 07, 2022 12:00 PM
Operations manager Bill Van Ness will provide an update from Stillwater Radio. Rotarian of the day: Jimie-Wray Mead |
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Oklahoma Employment Security Commission
Apr 14, 2022 12:00 PM
Shelley Zumwalt, executive director of the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission, will talk about the OESC, which is a US Department of Labor funded agency dedicated to providing quality service and assistance to Oklahoma businesses and job seekers. Rotarian of the day: Cristy Morrison |
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Friends of the Stillwater Community Center and Block 34
Apr 21, 2022 12:00 PM
Jim Beckstrom will join us to provide updates from the Friends of the Stillwater Community Center and progress on the Block 34 projects. Rotarian of the day: Larry Hoberock |
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Annual District Governor Visit
Apr 28, 2022 12:00 PM
District 5750 Governor Matt Tipton will join us for the governor's annual club visit. He will be providing an update on what is happening within Rotary at the district, national and international levels. Rotarian of the day: Sara Siems |
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SAFE
May 05, 2022 12:00 PM
Stillwater High Student Activity Foundation Endowment (SAFE) celebrated successfully reaching its $1 million endowment goal in 2021. SAFE president Barry Patton will talk about the organization, and what is next after reaching the goal. Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris |
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Hot Peppers Fact and Fiction
May 12, 2022 12:00 PM
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: Kevin Clark |
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Food Trends and Covid-related Food Impacts
May 19, 2022 12:00 PM
Dr. Rodney Holcomb, OSU Professor of Agricultural Economics, will talk about current food trends and Covid-related food impacts. Rotarian of the day: Sara Siems |
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OSU College of Education and Human Sciences
May 26, 2022 12:00 PM
Jon Pedersen, new dean of the College of Education and Human Sciences, will talk about his transition to OSU and his plans for the college. Rotarian of the day: Tim Hardin |
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Our Daily Bread
Jun 02, 2022 12:00 PM
Rachael Condley, executive director of Our Daily Bread, will talk about their mission to feed our community colalboratively and provide connections that enable lasting change. Rotarian of the day: Sara Siems |
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House District 33 Primary Election Candidate Interview
Jun 09, 2022 12:00 PM
Rep. John Talley will join us for a Oklahoma House District 33 candidate interview. His challenger, Brice Chaffin, committed and canceled twice to dates for a candidate forum. The board decided to proceed alone with Rep. Talley. However, Mr. Chaffin is still welcome to join us if his schedule changes. The winner of this primary election will represent the district. Rotarian of the day: Kevin Clark |
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County Commission District 3 Primary Election Candidate Forum
Jun 16, 2022 12:00 PM
Kent Bradley, Rhonda Markum & Sheryl Arthur Lacy will join us for a Payne County Commission District 3 candidate forum. The winner of the primary election will represent the district. Rotarian of the day: Kevin Clark |
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Stillwater Neurology
Jul 14, 2022 12:00 PM
Dr. John Wedlake of Stillwater Neurology will be talking about your brain and nervous system, as well as the services provided by his practice. Rotarian of the day: Kevin Clark |