Enid - February & March Happenings

FUNDS FOR SCHOOLS

The Rotary Club of Enid donated money raised at a recent valentine’s and membership dinner to three area high schools. Announcing and presenting the donations was club fund-raising chair Jennifer Bauman, at left. Receiving checks were, from left: Janna Jackson, executive director of the Enid Public School Foundation; Ashley Hendricks, representing Chisholm High School; and Oklahoma Bible Academy students Abigail Keller and Emma Butler representing OBA.
 

FIFTH ANNUAL FIELD OF HONOR

Creating an awe-inspiring panorama, United States flags will fly in a solemn formation in Enid, OK during May and June of 2023. This stirring display of flags will bring the community together in a patriotic tribute to honor our heroes. Each U.S. flag represents an individual and tells a story. Flags may be sponsored to honor all veterans that have served our county. This unique event is the perfect opportunity for all of us to remember and honor our many heroes.
The Stars & Stripes reminds us of who we are as a people. Americans meet the challenges of history and overcome hardships becoming stronger. That is just who we are. The United States flag represents our solidarity in creating a brighter tomorrow and uniting us all.
 
This moving display is a gift to the community made possible through donations, sponsorships and the efforts of many dedicated volunteers. You can show your support and gratitude by sponsoring a flag or making a donation.
 
This is an experience hard to describe, but never to be forgotten. We invite all to visit the Enid, OK Field of Honor® patriotic display and walk with us among the posted flags.
 

Wings of Rotary

Enid Rotary Club members and friends pose with visiting students and guides from Japan during a break from entertainment at Enid Axe. The 16- and 17-year-olds from Japan are in Oklahoma and Enid as part of Wings of Rotary 5750, an exchange program of international understanding and experience established by Oklahoma Rotary District 5750 leaders and their counterparts in Japan. Rotary International is a worldwide service organization. The Rotary Club of Enid is more than 100 years old.
 

NEWEST ROTARIAN

Rachel McVay, at right, is introduced as a new member of Enid Rotary Club by organization President-elect Cindy Allen. Rachel is executive director of 4-R Kids and a Sunday School teacher and volunteer at Redeemer Lutheran Church. Prior to leading 4RKids, she worked at Vance Air Force Base. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with husband Dalen and their children. Welcome, Rachel!
 

BOY SCOUTS DONATION

Steve Williams, executive director of the Cimarron Council of the Boy Scouts of America accepts a ceremonial check recognizing a $1,000 donation from the Rotary Club of Enid to support the Scouting program. The Enid-based Cimarron Council serves more than 1,500 youth and 600 adult volunteers in 19 northwestern and north-central Oklahoma counties. Representing the Enid Rotary Club is President-elect Cindy Allen.
 

NEW MEMBER

Welcome to new Rotary member Cory Nicholson, greeted here by Enid club President Carrie Sanders. Cory is an investment officer for Stride Bank Wealth Management. A native of Harrah, Cory joined Stride in October 2021. Previously he worked as an insurance agent, as a commodity trader and as an investment adviser. He has a degree in finance and economics from Oklahoma City University, and to answer the obvious question when looking up at Cory: Yes, he played collegiate basketball. At 6-foot-7, Nicholson was a forward for the OCU Stars.