Events

Blaire Atkinson, president of the OSU Foundation, will talk about the foundation's mission to support the university community.

Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
Sergeant-at-arms: Rachael Condley
Caterer: Freddie Paul's

Cindi Carter, Economic Development Specialist for the Oklahoma district office of the US Small Business Administration, will talk about some of the free programs and services available to the public.

Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
Sergeant-at-arms: Rachael Condley
Caterer: Rib Crib

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 world affairs.

Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
Sergeant-at-arms: Rachael Condley
Caterer: Duncan Catering

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, which launched in 1995, is a book gifting program that mails free, high quality books to children from birth to age 5, regardless of family income. The program has gifted more than 150 million books. Matt Upson, associate dean for research and learning services at the OSU library, will talk about the program.

Rotarian of the day: Jimie-Wray Mead
Sergeant-at-arms: Rachael Condley
Caterer: Mexico Joe's

Luke Carillo, Payne County Operational Director for GRAND Mental Health, will talk about their mission to create a welcoming, supportive and positive environment, in which an array of effective and efficient trauma-informed, integrated services will promote an improved quality of life for consumers, communities and each other in Northeastern and Northcentral Oklahoma. 

Rotarian of the day: Guest Pat Darlington
Sergeant-at-arms: Rachael Condley
Caterer: Freddie Paul's

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce is the primary economic development entity on the state. Executive director Brent Kisling will talk about their mission to create and deliver high-impact solutions that lead to prosperous lives and communities for all Oklahomans.

Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
Sergeant-at-arms: Rachael Condley
Caterer: Rib Crib

Dr. Robert Breedlove, local dermatologist and Stillwater News Press travel columnist, will share some his experiences traveling the world.

Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
Sergeant-at-arms: Rachael Condley
Caterer: Duncan Catering

Mike Staubus, art director for Stan Clark Companies, will join us to talk about next month's Dancing Turtle event, which will feature live music, dance, other performing arts, and 2- and 3-dimensional works of art.

Rotarian of the day: Kevin Clark
Sergeant-at-arms: Rachael Condley
Caterer: Mexico Joe's

Paul Conrady, co-founder of Hyperbarics for Heroes, will talk about his mission to give our nation's veterans and first responders the opportunity to recover and reconnect with family and friends following traumatic experiences and injuries through hyperbarics and the camaraderie that comes from connecting with heroes and the same journey.

Rotarian of the day: Kevin Clark
Sergeant-at-arms: Rachael Condley
Caterer: Freddie Paul's

Oklahoma Secretary of Human Services Justin Brown will join us to talk about poverty in Oklahoma.

Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
Sergeant-at-arms: Rachael Condley
Caterer: Rib Crib

Stu Russell, was a seaman on the USS Pueblo, a navy spy vessel, when it was captured by the North Koreans during the Vietnam War. The crew was held for 11 months before being released. The Pueblo is still held by North Korea. Mr. Rusell will share his experiences on the Pueblo, and as a prisoner of war.

Rotarian of the day: Glenna Craig
Sergeant-at-arms: Rachael Condley
Caterer: Duncan Catering

Michal Shaw, president of the Stillwater Medical Foundation, will talk about its mission to support the local hospital.

Rotarian of the day: Meredith Woodruff
Sergeant-at-arms: Rachael Condley
Caterer: Mexico Joe's

Bryan Larison, CEO of Lions Meadows of Hope (formerly known as Oklahoma Lions Boys Ranch) since 2007, will talk about their mission to unite brothers and sisters in foster care, surround them with a community of hope, and help them grow into caring and productive adults. 

Rotarian of the day: Glenna Craig
Sergeant-at-arms: Rachael Condley
Caterer: Freddie Paul's

Club president Jimie-Wray Mead will provide an overview of the Rotary year. 

Rotarian of the day: Shane Harland
Sergeant-at-arms: Rachael Condley
Caterer: Rib Crib

Jenni Carlson, spors columnist for The Oklahoman, will join us for the first time to talk about sports in the region.

Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Duncan Catering

Dr. Laura Ahlstrom, assistant professor of economics in the Spears School of Business at OSU will talk about the status of women in Oklahoma.

Rotarian of the day: Abbey Davis
Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Mexico Joe's

Dr. Justin Moss, horticulture and landscape architecture department head, and first cowboy Darren Shrum will talk about the OSU student farm project.

Rotarian of the day: Rachael Condley
Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Freddie Paul's

Amelia Chamberlain, director of the Stillwater History Museum at the Sheerar, will provide an update on the museum's history, programing, and future plans.

Rotarian of the day: Stephen Gose
Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Rib Crib

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Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Duncan Catering

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Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Mexico Joe's

Motivational Speaker Courtland Warren returns to talk about leadership in the age of artificial intelligence.

Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Freddie Paul's

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Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Rib Crib

Rev. Dr. Lori Walke, senior minister of Mayflower Congregational United Church of Christ, will join us to talk about TBD.

Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Duncan Catering

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Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Mexico Joe's

This week Berry Tramel, sports columnist for The Oklahoman, makes his annual visit to discuss sports in the region.

Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Freddie Paul's

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Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Rib Crib

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Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Duncan Catering