Events

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

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, 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

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 2023-24 season.

Rotarian of the day: Kevin Clark
Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Duncan Catering

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

This week Berry Tramel makes his annual visit to discuss sports in the region. He will also talk about his recent move from The Oklahoman to SelloutCrowd.com.

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

Dr. Ann Caine, president of the OSU Alumni Association, will join us to talk about the association's mission and activities.

Rotarian of the day: Richard Ayers
Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Duncan Catering

Registration link

We will read to four classes of 1st grade students at Will Rogers Elementary School. Please arrive by 1:50 pm.

We need 5 volunteers to manage the reserved parking lot at Pioneer Stadium during home football games. We are asked to staff the lot from 5:00 through the first quarter. Admission to the final 3 quarters of the game is included. 

Stephanie Fry, Stillwater Area Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma, will join us to talk about the impact BBBS is making in Stillwater and how we can get plugged in.

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

News 9 meteorologist Lacey Swope will join us to talk about Oklahoma weather and the advanced forecasting tools available at the station.

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

David Downing, board member at large of Pokes with a Purpose, will talk about their mission to pair student-athletes with local charities that enable student-athletes to use their name, image, and likeness to raise awareness and funds for causes of their choosing.

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

Rotary District 5750 Governor Jeanean Yanish Jones will join us to provide a Rotary update and talk about her plans for the current year.

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

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: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Freddie Paul's

Fr. Robert Healey, Associate Pastor of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, will join us to talk about the Shroud of Turin, believed by many to be the burial cloth of Jesus Christ.

Rotarian of the day: Larry Hoberock
Sergeant-at-arms: Cara Eubanks
Caterer: Rib Crib