Events

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: Tim Hardin
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

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: 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: Tim Hardin
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

Stillwater City Manager Norman McNickle will retire after more than 46 years of service that began as an SPD officer. He worked his way through the ranks, from patrol officer, investigator, corporal, sergeant, lieutenant, captain, and was named chief of police in 1987. In 2015 he was appointed public safety directorand then interim city manager. He was named city manager in 2016. He is joining us, days before his retirment date, to share stories from nearly 5 decades of service to our community.

Rotarian of the day: Will Joyce
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: Tim Hardin
Caterer: Freddie Paul's

Jeff Burdge, gifts officer of Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma, will join us to talk about Girl Scouts' mission to build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Rotarian of the day: Sara Siems
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

Cristy Morrison, president and Chris Norris, board chair, will talk about Visit Stillwater's role in selling Stillwater and attracting events to our community.

Rotarian of the day: Cristy Morrison & Chris Norris
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

Jenni Carlson, sports 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

Rachael Condley, executive director of Our Daily Bread, will talk about the OSU student farm project.

Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
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

Justin Brown, who recently resigned as Oklahoma Secretary of Human Services, will join us to talk about poverty in Oklahoma.

Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
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

Riley Scrivner, dance marathon manager of Oklahoma Children's Health Foundation, which plays a unique role in improving the lives of children in Oklahoma and around the world. They bridge science and clinical research in the treatment and prevention of human disease, and support programs of research that focus on cancer, genetics, diabetes, infectious disease, developmental pediatrics, pulmonology, neonatology, surgery, nephrology, gastroenterology, adolescent medicine, emergency medicine, community pediatrics and pediatrics training. 

Rotarian of the day: Tim Hardin
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 on the topic "Together: Pulling in the Same Direction."

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

BreAnna Peeper joins us representing Wishes for Water, an OSU student philanthropy organization dedicated to raising money for construction of water wells at schools in rural Zimbabwe. 

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

Berry Tramel, formerly of The Oklahoman, will provide a regional sports update and talk about his new gig at SelloutCrowd.com.

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

Randy Krehbiel, political writer for the Tulsa World, will join us to cover state (and probably national) politics. 

Rotarian of the day: Chris Norris
Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Rib Crib