Speakers

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

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

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: 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

TBD, TBD 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 about TBD.

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, 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

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

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: Duncan Catering

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

 

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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

 

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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