Speakers

Speaker	Date	Topic
Mark Blakeman	Jan 24, 2019	McKnight Center for the Performing Arts The McKnight Center for the Performing Arts at OSU will be a world-class epicenter for the arts, attracting celebrated national and international programs featuring notable performing arts productions and artists. The center will allow 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 construction progress and plans for the future. Rotarian of the day: Richard Buchanan Sergeant-at-arms: Joe Ogle Caterer: Mexico Joe's
Kevin Richardson	Jan 31, 2019	Feed the Children 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 Sergeant-at-arms: Chris Campbell Caterer: Freddie Paul's
Bruce Tifft	Feb 07, 2019	ASCO Aerospace USA Bruce Tifft, plant manager of the ASCO Aerospace USA facility in Stillwater, will provide an update on plant operations. Rotarian of the day: Butch Koemel Sergeant-at-arms: Cade Crawford Caterer: Eskimo Joe's
Fr. Brian O'Brien	Feb 14, 2019	Saint Valentine 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 Sergeant-at-arms: TBD Caterer: Eskimo Joe's
Jessica Moss	Feb 21, 2019	Foster Care in Oklahoma 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 Sergeant-at-arms: TBD Caterer: Celebrations Catering
Ben Harris	Feb 28, 2019	Epic Charter Schools 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 Sergeant-at-arms: TBD Caterer: Rib Crib
Kelsey Proctor	Mar 07, 2019	The Saville Center 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 Sergeant-at-arms: TBD Caterer: Mexico Joe's
Bob Ernst	Mar 14, 2019	City of Perkins update Bob Ernst, Perkins city manager, will provide an update on activities in Perkins. Rotarian of the day: Butch Koemel Sergeant-at-arms: TBD Caterer: Freddie Paul's
Vic Byrd	Mar 21, 2019	Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission Vic Byrd, director of the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission, will join us to talk about commission activities and its economic impact to the state. Rotarian of the day: David Conway Sergeant-at-arms: TBD Caterer: Celebrations Catering
Kelli Rader	Mar 28, 2019	Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) Acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) is a rare but serious, polio-like condition. It affects the nervous system, specifically the area of the spinal cord called gray matter, which causes the muscles and reflexes in the body to become weak. Of the 193 U.S. cases reported in 2018, 2 were in Oklahoma. Kelli Rader, regional director of the county health departments for Kay, Noble, Pawnee, and Payne Counties, will provide an update. Rotarian of the day: Michelle Nabors Sergeant-at-arms: TBD Caterer: Eskimo Joe's
TBD	Apr 04, 2019	TBD Rotarian of the day: TBD Sergeant-at-arms: TBD Caterer: Hello Catering
TBD	Apr 11, 2019	TBD Rotarian of the day: TBD Sergeant-at-arms: TBD Caterer: Rib Crib
TBD	Apr 18, 2019	TBD Rotarian of the day: TBD Sergeant-at-arms: TBD Caterer: Eskimo Joe's
TBD	Apr 25, 2019	TBD Rotarian of the day: TBD Sergeant-at-arms: TBD Caterer: Freddie Paul's
TBD	May 02, 2019	TBD Rotarian of the day: TBD Sergeant-at-arms: TBD Caterer: Mexico Joe's
TBD	May 09, 2019	TBD Rotarian of the day: TBD Sergeant-at-arms: TBD Caterer: Eskimo Joe's
TBD	May 16, 2019	TBD Rotarian of the day: TBD Sergeant-at-arms: TBD Caterer: Celebrations Catering
TBD	May 23, 2019	TBD Rotarian of the day: TBD Sergeant-at-arms: TBD Caterer: Rib Crib
TBD	May 30, 2019	TBD Rotarian of the day: TBD Sergeant-at-arms: TBD Caterer: Mexico Joe's
TBD	Jun 06, 2019	TBD Rotarian of the day: TBD Sergeant-at-arms: TBD Caterer: Freddie Paul's
TBD	Jun 13, 2019	TBD Rotarian of the day: TBD Sergeant-at-arms: TBD Caterer: Hello Catering
TBD	Jun 20, 2019	TBD Rotarian of the day: TBD Sergeant-at-arms: TBD Caterer: Eskimo Joe's
Butch Koemel	Jun 27, 2019	Rotary Year in Review Club president Butch Koemel will provide an overview of the Rotary year. Rotarian of the day: Butch Koemel Sergeant-at-arms: TBD Caterer: Celebrations Catering
TBD	Jun 27, 2019	TBD Rotarian of the day: TBD Sergeant-at-arms: TBD Caterer: Celebrations Catering
Happy Independence Day!	Jul 04, 2019	No meeting
TBD	Jul 11, 2019	TBD Rotarian of the day: TBD Sergeant-at-arms: TBD Caterer: Rib Crib