It’s time to start planning that road trip to place down under! No, not Australia, I’m talking about our neighbor to the south, Houston, TX!
I haven’t been in Rotary for a long amount of time by comparison, but in the time I have been in Rotary, I haven’t had the opportunity to make the commitment (time and money) to go to the International Convention. I’ve heard the stories and how exciting it is to see the international landscape in one place. As a Rotarian, it’s definitely a bucket list item, and it’s exciting to know that it will be in our backyard this Rotary year. If there was ever a time to make the time and do it, this is it! Grab ten of your closest Rotarian friends, rent the party bus and head that way!
The OKC Sunrise Rotary Club made a life-changing visit to Tulsa recently to conduct a service project and also to visit the Greenwood District, the site of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. The service project involved using our weekly “Sunshine Dollars” to purchase supplies to prepare 100 personal hygiene bags to be delivered to the Vernon AME Church — one of the only structures to survive the massacre – for use in their food distribution ministry in the community.
Rotary Club of Perry held their second annual disc golf tournament this past weekend at the Perry Rotary Park. There were 6 teams that registered to play in the 9 hole scramble with additional money coming from hole sponsorships and prize drawings. The disc golf tournament along with monthly membership dues go to help fund college scholarships and community service projects.
A grant was submitted to Rotary district 5750 for matching funds through The Rotary Foundation by board member Natalie Bonney who wanted to make a bigger impact after previously volunteering at the Miracle League. “This is a project that is meaningful and supports our community members in a significant way.” Berry worked in conjunction with Bonney to determine what equipment was needed.
Our August 31st noon meeting was held at the Woodward Hope Center. The Hope Center is the Food and Resource Center for six counties in our NW Oklahoma area.
Each month in cooperation with the Mayor’s office and City Council, the Rotary Club of Oklahoma City has the opportunity and pleasure of recognizing an outstanding teacher in our community.
Dana Chambers, Physical Education teacher at Quail Creek Elementary, has been named Teacher of the Month by the Foundation for Okla. City Public Schools.
