Events

Abbey Davis, assistant professor of practice for the Spears School of Business at OSU, will join us to talk about Oklahoma work trends. 

Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Mexico Joe's
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/5Y3kZZ6RQdQ

Gentner Drummond, our Oklahoma Attorney General, will join us to talk about his commitment to defend our rights, uphold the rule of law, and serve the people of Oklahoma.

Rotarian of the day: Glenna Craig
Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Freddie Paul's
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/O1LA7_5HQiI

Alane Zannotti, President and CEO of the Stillwater Chamber of Commerce, will talk about their mission to be the leader in representing business and the driving force behind the economic development of Stillwater.

Rotarian of the day: Kevin Clark
Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Rib Crib
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/ajsfcDVBjKo

OSU Cowgirl Softball head coach Kenny Gajewski will talk about the program, including its recent successes. 

Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Duncan Catering
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/LbUa5nEi_bY

Shelia Means and Dr. Gay Washington will join us for an SPS Board of Education ward 4 candidate forum.

Rotarian of the day: Cristy Morrison
Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Mexico Joe's
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/smf6ZzJavfM

Dr. Laura Arata, OSU history professor and public historian, will talk about the effort to preserve and renovate historic Washington School.

Rotarian of the day: Cara Eubanks
Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Freddie Paul's
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/2If6D6ilMiE

Joe Ogle will talk about a OneWorld Health Medical Mission Trip to Uganda.

Rotarian of the day: Larry Hoberock
Sergeant-at-arms: Tim Hardin
Caterer: Rib Crib
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/WQ9g1rSUxDI

Shoshana Wasserman, deputy director of First Americans Museum, will talk about FAM's mission to serve as a dynamic center promoting awareness and educating the broader public about the unique cultures, diversity, history, contributions, and resilience of the First American Nations in Oklahoma today.

Rotarian of the day: Kevin Clark
Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Duncan Catering
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/orOlleNy0tw

Sara Brown will join us to talk about StillWonder, a planned children's museum in Stillwater.

Rotarian of the day: Mark Gunkel
Sergeant-at-arms: Sara Siems
Caterer: Mexico Joe's
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/IK_HFXkMq9A

U.S. Senator James Lankford will talk about the current dynamics in Washington, D.C., his legislative agenda, current issues, and Federal Fumbles. 

Rotarian of the day: Kevin Clark
Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Freddie Paul's
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/HtU4EUN6-8Y

Mark Snead is president and economist at RegionTrack, an OKC-based provider of economic forecasting and analysis. RegionTrack economists offer research backgrounds bridging the university, private, and Federal Reserve research sectors. They have extensive experience in modeling the economies of the energy-producing regions of the U.S. and considerable local knowledge of the economies of Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Nebraska, and Arkansas. Their forecasting efforts extend across the state, metropolitan area, and city/county levels.

Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
Sergeant-at-arms: Connie Stauter
Caterer: Rib Crib
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/jA2kyHp9FxY

Greg Brungardt, program coordinator and facilitator for the Strong Dads fatherhood program with the OSU/Payne County Extension office, will talk about the program he oversees.

Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Duncan Catering
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/Plm5gYLCT2s

Board member Ivy Swan and executive director Jana Nelson will talk about Mission of Hope and its mission to provide the homeless with hope for a better future.

Rotarian of the day: Cara Eubanks
Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Mexico Joe's
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/5vOgn5zoc6o

County Commissioner Chris Reding and challenger Seth Condley will join us for a county commission candidate forum. Only Republicans filed for this seat. So, this election will be determined by the June 18 primary election. The winner will take office January 2.

Rotarian of the day: Kevin Clark
Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Rib Crib
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/4PLKOyW1xbI

The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts at OSU is a world-class epicenter for the arts, attracting celebrated national and international programs featuring notable performing arts productions and artists. The center allows the university and the center’s supporters to express — and be recognized for — their passion for the arts on a global stage. Executive director Mark Blakeman will provide an update on the upcoming 2024-25 season.

Rotarian of the day: Kevin Clark
Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Duncan Catering
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/e3dBFAa8tRs

Cindy Byrd, Oklahoma State Auditor & Inspector, will talk about her office's mission to independently serve the citizens of Oklahoma by promoting accountability and fiscal integrity in state and local government.

Rotarian of the day: Glenna Craig
Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Mexico Joe's
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/WJNgvBWcBY0

Oklahoma Labor Commissioner Leslie Osborn, who always tells it like she sees it, will join us to talk about Oklahoma politics and her department's mission to foster a safe, healthy, fair, and productive Oklahoma.

Rotarian of the day: Glenna Craig
Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Freddie Paul's
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/mdqN_f2_yHM

Club President Shane Harland will provide an overview of the Rotary year.

Rotarian of the day: Tim Hardin
Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Rib Crib
Streaming link: https://youtube.com/live/SlvW12DbCZQ

Deliver meals for Mobile Meals every Tuesday. One driver is needed each week. Pickup meals at Stillwater Medical Center. (Mobile Meals is in need of additional volunteers. Please reach out to them at 405.742.5765 if you are available on other dates or times.) 

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