Oklahoma Bible Academy students Gregory Davis, with microphone, and Jasia Waddell express their thanks to Rotary Club of Enid members on Jan. 31. The OBA students were among those honored by Rotary as January students of the month, a project coordinated by Rotarian Matt Lohman, at left. Other students of the month were Zachary Keen, Kadin Roberts and Dayami Ortega from Autry Technology Center and Dayra Verduzco-Serrano from Northwestern Oklahoma State University.
Drew Ritchie, the newest Rotary Club of Enid member, stands with club President Dan Schiedel, left, after Schiedel introduced and welcomed Ritchie during the organization’s luncheon Jan. 31. Ritchie is a Farmers Insurance agent and owner of The Ritchie Agency. Outside of business, he enjoys sports and spending time with family. Drew coaches two Enid Soccer Club teams and is coach of the Waller Middle School boys soccer team. An OSU graduate, Ritchie spent eight years as a Realtor and housing developer before moving his professional focus to insurance in 2012. He previously served as an Enid city commissioner and an officer of the Enid Metro Association of Realtors. Welcome, Drew.
Happy birthday to Enid Rotarian Earl Mabry, who celebrates turning an impressive 102 YEARS OLD today. Dr. Mabry, a retired dentist and longtime community volunteer, served as president of Enid Rotary Club in 1968-69. He is shown celebrating his 100th birthday with Rotarians and community members in these photos. Two of Earl’s sons became dentists, including Enid Rotarian Dr. Jim Mabry. Congrats, Earl!
Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt made news with his comments on numerous state issues during his speech to the Rotary Club of Enid. A post-COVID-record crowd of 113 Rotarians and guests listened as the state's CEO spoke on reasons for Oklahoma pride and values. He also listed his four top issues for the coming legislative session.
Enid Rotary Club President Dan Schiedel congratulates Michelle Yirka, who was elected to the club’s board of directors. Michelle will fill a newly vacant board position and then will serve a three-year term beginning in July 2022. Michelle is vice president of sales for Chisholm Broadband, a local internet service provider. She has a business background and lives in Ringwood.
Rotarians volunteered to ring the bell for the Salvation Army. Thank you for your Service Above Self. We are proud to support the Salvation Army-Enid! #rotaryclubofenid #bellringer
Thanks, Rotarians, for being color/number holders for theCandy Cane Cash drawing at the Chisholm Trail Expo Center. This popular event, presented by the Chamber and the News & Eagle, attracted about 4,000 people, so it was a great place to get some good PR. Emcee April Danahy even attempted to sing the Rotary song (!?!?!) and bantered with Ghent Hopkins, Jason Turnbow, Courtney Striznek and Doug Frantz. Look between the two zeros and you'll see the Rotary banner onstage, too.