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OK House 34 Candidate Forum
Oct 04, 2018
The House seat currently held by Cory Williams is wide open. Candidates Trish Ranson (D) and Dr. Aaron Means (R) will participate in a candidate forum. Rotarian of the day: Kevin Clark |
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State Question 793 Forum
Oct 11, 2018
We are hosting a forum on SQ793, Right of Optometrists and Opticians to Practice in Retail Establishments Initiative. David Tackett from Yes On 793 will represent the pro side of the argument. Dr. David Cockrell Past President of Oklahoma State Board of Examiners in Optometry, and Dr. Jeff Miller, Past President of Oklahoma Association of Optometric Physicians, will split the No 793 argument.. Rotarian of the day: Kevin Clark |
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City of Stillwater Bicyclist and Pedestrian Ad Hoc Committee
Oct 18, 2018
Club member Sara Siems serves as a member of the City of Stillwater Bicyclist and Pedestrian Ad Hoc Committee (BPAC), which focuses on ways to advance transportation opportunities for all residents of Stillwater. BPAC reviews all city plans, documents, and standards to prepare recommendations for the city council. Sara will be joined by Keith Reed, resident bike ambassador and OSU Extension horticulture educator. They will share the importance of being a community that utilizes all modes of transportation infrastructure, not just those for motorized vehicles, including positive economic impacts in Stillwater. The city has developed a short video on the topic of multi-modal transportation. Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris |
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District Attorney Candidate Forum
Oct 25, 2018
District Attorney Laura Austin Thomas and State Representative Cory Williams will faceoff in a DA candidate forum. Rotarian of the day: Kevin Clark |
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Oklahoma Legislative Process
Nov 01, 2018
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Farm-to-Fork Destination Dining Experiences
Nov 08, 2018
Chef Jeff, owner of the TS Fork restaurants in Tonkawa and Stillwater, will talk about his business model, providing great farm-to-fork destination dining experiences. The Stillwater location recently opened in the former Marshall Dillon's at the White Barn complex. Rotarian of the day: Kevin Clark |
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Stillwater Schools Update
Nov 15, 2018
Dr. Marc Moore, superintendent of Stillwater Public Schools, will provide an update on current activities in the district, including current construction projects. Rotarian of the day: Kevin Clark |
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Palomino Horse Breeders Heritage Foundation and Museum
Nov 29, 2018
Our own Dr. Floyd Branson, national vice president of the Palomino Horse Breeders Heritage Foundation will talk about the history of the Palomino Horse from its beginning through history and its relevant impact on the US and, especially, Oklahoma. He will also touch on their museum in Tulsa and the foundation's mission of preserving the past, present and future of the Palomino Horse and to those who have dedicated themselves to maintaining and perpetuating the breed. The foundation was created as a mechanism to make contributions that are meaningful and make a positive impact on the Palomino Horse, their owners and to those who made significant sacrifices to preserve the Palomino legacy. Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris |
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Stillwater Medical Center
Dec 13, 2018
Denise Webber, president and CEO of Stillwater Medical Center, joined the hospital staff more than fourteen years ago. She started her hospital career in the SMC Physician Practice Management division and within eighteen months was promoted to the senior leadership team. She is also a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives and a graduate of Leadership Stillwater. Rotarian of the day: Scott Petty |
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Community Corrections Director Dept. of Corrections Payne & Logan Counties
Dec 20, 2018
Dee Miller is director of the Payne and Logan Counties Community Corrections Program for the Oklahoma Department of Corrections in Payne and Logan Counties. She will provide an overview of the program's operations and the challenges faced under current budgetary and population circumstances. Rotarian of the day: Lisa Lambert |
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Stillwater Municipal Court
Jan 03, 2019
Judge Tanya Raun has served as the Stillwater municipal judge since 1996. She attended Oklahoma State University and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in business in 1980. Over the years, she has worked for IBM in Tulsa and served two years in the Peace Corps before returning to law school at New York University. Rotarian of the day: Norman McNickle |
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Wings of Rotary
Jan 10, 2019
Wings of Rotary is a youth exchange program for 11th and 12th grade students between our Rotary district and District 2520 in Japan. Eskil Mjaaseth and Cort Van Zant will provide an update and tell us how we can get involved. Rotarian of the day: Terri Ventress |
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RYLA
Jan 17, 2019
Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (Ryla) is held at Central Oklahoma Camp in Guthrie each year. Kyla Langstraat will provide an update and tell us how we can help. Rotarian of the day: Richard Ayers |
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Feed the Children
Jan 31, 2019
Kevin Richardson, director of special markets for Feed the Children, will talk about his organization's focuses on food & nutrition security, health & hygiene, education, and economic empowerment. Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris |
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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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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 |