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Upcoming Events
Rotary Haunt the Zoo End Polio Now Event
Oklahoma City Zoo
Oct 28, 2023
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
 
IRS Tax Filing Deadline
Nov 15, 2023
 
Santa Clause for a Cause
Nov 16, 2023 – Dec 24, 2023
 
Meet and Mingle at Lyric Theatre With Bonus
Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma
Nov 28, 2023
4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
 
Rotary District Zoofari Light Night
Dec 16, 2023
 
Mid-America President Elect Training
Wyndham Hotel & Ft. Smith Convention Center
Mar 21, 2024 – Mar 23, 2024
 
Multi-District Conference
Choctaw Resort & Casino
Apr 25, 2024 – Apr 28, 2024
 
RI Convention 2024: Singapore
Singapore
May 25, 2024 – May 29, 2024
 
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District Leadership

Jeanean Yanish Jones
District Governor
jeanean.yanish@hauonline.org
 
Jack Werner
District Governor Elect
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Mukesh "Mack" Patel
District Governor Nominee
mukeshpatel215@yahoo.com 
 
PDG Lance Singleton
District Treasurer
lance@lancesingleton.com
 
Assistant District Governors
Sarah Dumas
sarahadumas@gmail.com
 
Marion Paden
mpaden@leadershipoklahoma.com
 
Mukesh "Mack" Patel
mukeshpatel215@yahoo.com 
 
Alexandra Mantz'
mantzaj@oge.com
 
PDG Chuck Musgrave
cmusgrave@cox.net
 
Kevin Richardson
revkev@outlook.com
 
Lyndle Smith
lyndlesmith1@gmail.com
 
Mike Trewitt
trewittlaw@gmail.com
 
Amy Hollas
District Administrator
rotary5750@gmail.com
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Dear District 5750 Rotarians, 
 
You are doing great things and Creating Hope in the World!

In October, we have the opportunity to support Rotary’s leadership in eradicating Polio in the World!
 
Rotary and its partners in the Global Polio Eradication Initiative have made great strides to reduce polio cases by 99.9% worldwide over the past 35 years, and we’ve reduced the circulation of wild polio to Pakistan and Afghanistan.
 
That’s why as we approach this World Polio Day on 24 October, as a Rotary member, I am pleased to recognize this progress. However, I ask everyone to help us finish the job and end polio for good to ensure that this paralyzing disease does not return to polio-free countries, putting children everywhere at risk.
 
From encouraging vaccine acceptance, to sharing factual vaccination information, to calling on elected officials to fund polio eradication, there are so many ways in which we can each support polio eradication efforts. We must all do our part to prevent polio outbreaks in our own communities and continue the march toward global eradication.
 
We have an opportunity to make history by ending polio, which will be only the second human disease ever to be eradicated, and the time for action is now--visit endpolio.org to learn more about how you can get involved.
 
 
Polio Plus Society
Did you know you can be a Polio Plus Society member for $100 a year?  Click here for the link to sign up today!
 
Rotary Haunt the Zoo End Polio Now Event – Sat., Oct. 28
In the spirit of our District’s commitment to eradicating Polio, we are excited to announce our upcoming Rotary Haunt the Zoo End Polio Now Event at the Oklahoma City Zoo on Saturday, Oct. 28. Costumes are optional, but you may see some pretty fun Polio awareness costumes including our End Polio Bear!
 
Together, we can make a significant impact in the fight against polio. I encourage clubs to actively participate and share their events related to this crucial cause. By working together, we can amplify our efforts district-wide.
 
 
Winter Membership Appreciation and Attraction Event – Sat., Dec. 16
Mark your calendars for a special event on the horizon – Rotary District Zoofari Light Night on Saturday, December 16! This event is designed not only for our valued members but also for prospective members who are interested in joining our Rotary family. Stay tuned for more details on this exciting opportunity to connect and engage with fellow Rotarians.
 
District Governor Nominations
We are calling for nominations for our future District Governor Nominee.  An email will be sent to Club Presidents soon.  Please contact Immediate Past District Governor Dr. Deena Fisher for more information at d.k.fisher@sbcbglobal.net.  To learn more about the qualifications and access the forms, click here.
 
Yours in Service,
Jeanean 
Everyone Wins at Miracle League
Members of The Rotary Club of Edmond volunteer to be “buddies” for the baseball program – only to find they may benefit the most.
 
The Miracle League is a baseball program for people with disabilities of all kinds partnering with The YMCA of Greater Oklahoma. Teams play on a custom, adaptive field instead of on grass, no one keeps score, and everyone bats twice in the two-inning game. But what everyone considers a highlight of play is that every player has a buddy alongside during the games. 
Midtown Rotary Update
Midtown Rotary held a Pints for Polio event at Lively Beerworks.  The brewery donated $1 of every beer sold to our Pints for Polio fundraiser.  During the fundraiser we presented Western Heights Piano program with a check for two new keyboards.  The money for this was raised during our brag and boohoo portion of the meetings for the first quarter of the Rotary year.  During brag and boohoo, club members can brag for $1 or boohoo for $3.  For the month of October, our brag and boohoo funds will be going to fight Polio.
Ponca City Trailblazers
The Ponca City Trailblazers Rotary Club is thrilled to reflect on the exciting journey we've embarked upon in recent months. Our charter celebration in September we celebrated not only our initial 30 members but also happily welcomed two new members into our Rotary family.
 
In August, eight of our members actively engaged in the District Assembly, reflecting our dedication to nurturing leadership and contributing to the district's goals. In September, we collaborated with the local Noon Lions Club during Rotary's Celebrate Community Week, joining hands for a shared service project at our local food bank. Additionally, our club united with a Rotary Action Group and formed a dedicated team that successfully raised funds and participated in the Walk to End Alzheimer's.
 
We are also excited about our events, the first-ever Pints for Polio & Singo at Vortex Alley Brewing, was held on October 17th, where we aimed to raise awareness and funds for Polio Plus. 
District Fundraising for Wings
 
Want to advertise your business and support Rotary?  We are looking for 12 advertisers for our quarterly calendar.  
 
Contact Jack Werner with questions and interest.  jackw11@icloud.com  / 405-406-1790
 
Entries due by December 11, 2023 for the 1st Quarter 2024 Calendar.
District Governor Visits
DG Jones has visited almost every club but she is not slowing down.  Look for her at the Zoo for upcoming events and all around town supporting your fundraisers.  You may even see some of our leadership helping Santa at NorthPark Mall.
 
Edmond Rotarians Serve up Oktoberfest Frenzy
The Rotary Club of Edmond joined the fun on Saturday, October 14 to add flavor to the brewery’s Oktoberfest celebration and make some money for club projects.
 
They were able to raise money to support their community.
Santa Clause for a Cause
NW OKC Rotary is gearing up for Santa Clause for a Cause.  From November 16 through December 24 you can find Rotarians at NorthPark Mall in Oklahoma City offering photos with Santa to raise money for community projects.  
 
Bring your families and get some great holiday photo memories.

You're Invited!

Please join us for a Meet and Mingle and a behind-the-scenes tour of the Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma on November 28 from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM.

Also, thanks to our friends at Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma, Chamber and Rotary members are offered a 50% discount for “A Christmas Carol" on November 28. 

To purchase tickets, visit www.LyricTheatreOKC.org and enter code – CHAMBERCAROL. 

You can choose to attend the show that begins at 7:30pm following our Meet and Mingle or anytime between November 24, thru December 24, 2023 (50% discount on November 28 only)

 

IMPORTANT DEADLINE APPROACHING!

 

Greetings from Rotary! We are contacting you today with a reminder regarding the IRS annual filing requirement for all Rotary clubs in the U.S. and U.S. territories.   

Note:  

Clubs who already completed the requirement this year can disregard this message. 

Whether your club is a subordinate under Rotary International’s 501(c)(4) group exemption or is independently tax-exempt, the IRS requires that all Rotary clubs in the U.S. and its territories file an annual information return. For clubs whose tax year follows the Rotary year, the deadline to file is 15 November. The form a club must file is dependent upon its gross receipts for the year. For more information, please see Frequently asked questions about annual reporting requirements for exempt organizations at www.irs.gov

It is important that your club comply with IRS requirements. Please note Section 6033(j) of the Internal Revenue Code automatically revokes the exemption of any organization that fails to satisfy its filing requirement for three consecutive years

Our document, US Rotary and Rotaract Clubs and the IRS: Frequently Asked Questions, provides general information about Rotary clubs and the IRS. For specific questions regarding your club’s tax-exempt status, reporting requirements, or your club’s ability to file, contact local counsel, your tax adviser, or the IRS directly at www.irs.gov or 877-829-5500.  

Thank you for your attention to this important reminder. 

Sincerely,

Your District and Club Support Team