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September 13, 2021-Tabbi Banhutti-Craft Brewers

Craft Brewer in OKC

Please welcome Tabbi Banhutti with the OKC Craft Brewers:

While laws were being changed for Oklahomans in the craft beer world, breweries and home brewers were perfecting the craft of beer across the state in preparation of modernization. Today, those changes offer more than 60 good reasons for why craft beer fans explore Oklahoma for quality beer. If you’re headed to the great state of Oklahoma or a local wanting looking to support local, grab your guide to the Oklahoma Craft Beer Trail which offers regional excursions or statewide adventures.

She will discuss the growth of our local brewers and their organization.

https://craftbeerok.org/

August 30, 2021-Heath Holt Hayes

Heath Holt Hayes resides in Oklahoma City and serves as the Chief Communications Officer for the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. Heath’s responsibilities are focused on leading a cross-functional team engaged with strategic initiatives that include policy implementation, program development, and service delivery, as well as community organizing, governmental affairs, and public relations. Heath is a nationally recognized leader helping others embrace lived experience with mental health and has successfully integrated recovery-oriented, holistic, and person-driven continuums of care at the local, state, and national levels.

In addition, Heath is a member of the American Psychiatric Association’s Policy Advisory Board, Co-Chairs the National Association State Mental Health Program Directors’ Division of Recovery Support Services, and is alumni of the National Council for Behavioral Health’s Addressing Health Disparities Leadership program. Heath received a bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Central Oklahoma and several graduate degrees from the University of Oklahoma in Human Relations, Administrative Leadership, and a Women’s and Gender Studies.

Agency Mission

The mission of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services is to promote healthy communities and provide the highest quality care to enhance the well-being of all Oklahomans.

And this is what they will be discussing:

What is 988?

988 is a direct, three-digit line to trained behavioral health professionals that can open the door for all Oklahomans to seek the help they need, while sending the message that healing, hope and help are happening every day. The Federal Communications Commission adopted rules to establish 988 and turns it on nationally July 1, 2022. 988 is the first step to a multi-level crisis response.

August 23, 2021-Cindy Byrd, CPA OK State Auditor

Let's Welcome State Auditor Cindy Byrd:

Cindy Byrd, CPA, is Oklahoma’s 13th State Auditor & Inspector, the first woman elected to this statewide-elected office, and she is the only candidate to top the 800,000-vote milestone in an election for state office in Oklahoma History.

Byrd served as Deputy State Auditor & Inspector for Local Government Services from January 2013 before assuming her new role on January 14, 2019. She also previously served as Director of the County Audit Division.

The State Auditor & Inspector’s primary function is to safeguard public assets. Cindy is at the forefront of this mission by striving to identify wasteful spending, assisting elected officials to fully understand their fiduciary responsibility to preserve the public trust, effectively administer government auditing standards to be utilized as tools to create more responsive government at every level, and to improve the efficient delivery of government services.

Cindy and her husband Steve live in Coalgate located in Coal County, Oklahoma.

Aug 16, 2021 Mark Mann -OKC Board Vice Chair District 4

OKC School Board

Let's Welcom Mark Mann- OKC Public School Board Vice Chair and District Board

Mark will share with us

VISION

By providing equitable access to a world class education, every Oklahoma City Public Schools student will graduate ready to fulfill their unique purpose in a healthy, vibrant community.

MISSION

Every day, Oklahoma City Public Schools will ignite a passion for learning in every child, invite families to engage, and inspire respectful and trusting relationships with our diverse community.

ABOUT OUR DISTRICT

Oklahoma City Public Schools (OKCPS) is a multi-cultural district serving approximately 45,000 students. Our students are educated throughout 33 neighborhood elementary schools, 13 middle schools, 9 high schools, 3 alternative schools and 9 charter schools located within 135.5 square miles in the center of Oklahoma.

We employ just over 4,600 administrators, teachers, and support personnel who serve a student population which is comprised of 2% Asian, 3% Native American, 14% Caucasian, 22% African American, and 54% Hispanic individuals.

Additionally, 18,000 of our students are bilingual and 13,000 are English Language Learners. Our students and their families represent many different languages; top two being English with 59% and Spanish with 39%.

OKCPS offers special education programs across the district to serve the 12% of our population with disabilities or special needs.

OKCPS is a CEP district which means every student eats free breakfast and lunch every day. We serve approximately 45,000 meals daily (including breakfast and lunch).

We transport an average of 12,000 students daily to and from school.

August 9, 2021-Joey Chappell-Open Vessels

Non Profit Open Vessels

Let's welcome Joey Chappell Team Leader at Open Vessels

Open Vessels is a 501 C3 non-profit organization. We believe that we cand do all things through Him who strengthens us. We are Christ centered, and absolutely believe that all things are possible with God. "Serving Together!"

Outreach-Rebuilding our cummunities one family at a time; through helping those that cannot help themselves with a hand up. "Touching our Community?"

Vision-Utilizing the communit at hand to extend services or assistance beyond the current or usual limits. "Rebuilding Together!" As each one has received a speacial gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God. 1 Peter 4:10 "Sharing our Gifts!"

Open Vessels helps those in need who have homes or defects that they are not able to care for or afford to repair themselves or physically not able to do the work. He will share how their non profit is helping many in need.

August 2, 2021-Kara Chapman Executive Director of Pollard Theatre

The Pollard Theatre in Guthrie

Let's welcome Kara Chapman:

Kara holds a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Colorado State University and is currently obtaining her MBA, emphasizing non-profit administration. Kara has over 15 years of experience in administrative management and the performing arts industries in performance and direction. Kara's professional expertise includes former owner and Creative Director of Forever After Parties and production management for NETworks Presentations LLC. In addition, Kara has served in various non-profit administrative roles, including the Oklahoma Goodwill and St. Mary's Episcopal School. Pollard audience members will recognize Chapman for notable roles such as Always...Patsy Cline, Disaster! the Musical, It's a Wonderful Life: a Live Radio Play. Directing credits include The Great American Trailer Park Musical. Kara fulfills a new role within the organization as Executive Director.

The Pollard:

Founded in 1987, the Pollard Theatre Company is a non-equity professional resident theatrical production organization. Patrons, critics, and theatre artists recognize Pollard as a leading theatrical producer in central Oklahoma. The Pollard MainStage series produces five major theatrical productions and five artistic programs during the Pollard Performance Series. In total, the Pollard presents ten variations of live performance in its year-round season, demonstrating diversity, versatility, and excellence in artistic standards.

July 26, 2021-Club Mtg & TEEM BAG Stuffing Party

Club Meeting-TEEM Bag Stuffing Party

Club Social and Community Service

Come one and Come All!

Please join us for a Club Social where we will be stuffing TEEM Bags for our July Community Service and our President will go over our plans to begin our 2 fundraisers.

Club Meeting-Social
TEEM Bag Stuffing

New Member Inductions!

Bring Hygiene Items Assigned to you for our Community Service Event.
We will pack/stuff bags and deliver next week!!

See you soon and bring a guest or friend!

July 19, 2021-Justin O'Neal District Manager for Downtown OKC Partnership

Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership

Let's Welcome Justin O'Neal the District Manager for Downtown Oklahoma City Partnership.

DOKC is a not for profit organization that was created in 2000 to Market and Manage the Business Improvement District. They serve as advocates, coordinators, facilitators and communicators for downtown revitalization. They also work closely with parnters in both the public and private sector to ensure the greater downtown area continues to fourish.

You can check out their website: downtownokc.com

July 12, 2021-Jamie West Zumwalt- Joe's Addiction- Coffee House Community Outreach Author

Joe's Addiction-Coffee House Community Outreach/Author

Jamie West Zumwalt is an author and lead pastor of Joe’s Addiction, a coffee shop community in a “red light” district of Oklahoma City, where marginalized people living in poverty, addiction, mental illness, and homelessness have found a place of belonging.

Author of the book: Beloved Chaos

Jamie will share a little about her book but more about creating a Coffee Shop to do outreach service to her community in need.

Let's welcome Jamie.

June 28, 2021- END of YEAR Party!!

OH SNAP!! It's the End of the Year Party!! Woop Woop

Change of Presidency

Here Comes the new President Elect Bill Anderson. We will meet and announce a changing of the Guard so to speak.

Festivities at Harry Meister's Home at 7pm.

Bye Bye 2020-2021 Hello 2021-2022!!

Yay!

June 26, 2021- Festival of the Arts Volunteer Mega Tent Beer Slinging

Festival of the Arts Mega Tent #1-

Volunteer at the Mega Tent with your friends

10AM- 9PM

Four shifts Sign up with Bill Anderson

Location:

500 Couch Dr
Bicentennial Park
Oklahoma City, OK OK
United States of America

June 21-Mark Beffort Robinson Park

Mark Beffort began his commercial real estate career and in-depth involvement in Oklahoma City in 1985, after graduating from Washburn University. After several years as a successful commercial real estate broker, Mark began assisting several private and public entities to build a strategic real estate portfolio. Mr. Beffort’s leadership has driven Robinson Park to successfully manage over 12 million square feet, worth in excess of $2 billion, and the firm has grown to cover eight markets, including Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Oklahoma; Rogers, Arkansas; Indianapolis, Indiana; Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Kansas City, Missouri; Columbus, Ohio; and McKinney, Texas.

Mr. Beffort actively supports the advancement of young entrepreneurs through various avenues, including direct involvement in the development of an entrepreneurial business program at Washburn University and various organizations throughout Oklahoma City.

Ashley Terry -VP of Wheeler District

Wheeler District

Let's welcome Ashley Terry, Ashley Terry serves as the Vice President of Development for Wheeler District. As Vice President, she oversees the strategic operations of development across the district

Wheeler District is a 150- acre urban development situated on the south bank of the Oklahoma River. The unique site includes the former Downtown Airpark, which operated from the 1940s until 2005. Wheeler District is directly adjacent to Downtown Oklahoma City, with direct auto access to I-40 and direct pedestrian and bike access to the Oklahoma River Trail network. The site boasts spectacular views of the skyline and is envisioned as new urban village, growing over time that takes advantage of the long-range planning and history of Oklahoma City. The future urban neighborhood is to be a walkable, bikeable neighborhood with a range of of for-sale and for-rent housing options.

We will learn more about the new community and its benefits and growth to our City.

June 7, 2021-FAN DRIVE @ Rococo's on Western

Jun 07, 2021 5:30 PM

FAN DRIVE @ Rococo's on Western

Fan Drive-NEW's 4, Rococo's, Salvation ARMY & Bricktown Rotary UNITE

COME ONE and COME ALL, The Bricktown Rotary is teeming up with the Salvation Army, Rococo's, & News Channel 4 to get as many fan's for those in need.

Bring a friend and Bring a fan or 2 NEW boxed fans....to Rococo's on Western:4308 N Western Ave, OKC, OK 73118

KFORE will be there at 4pm-7pm. We will also have Father's Day Cards to fill out for TEEM to distribute to Clara Waters Correctional Center.

May 24, 2021 Club Social-RJ's Lounge & Supper Club

Club Social & Dee Watts-The Salvation Army Social Services

Dear Rotarians we will have a Club Social at RJ's Lounge and Supper Club.

Dee Watts, Social Services Manager will speak about our upcoming Fan Drive she is with the Salvation Army of Central Oklahoma.

Meeting: located: 320-B NW 10th St, OKC,OK 73103. Please invite a friend we will have our usual light appetizers and refreshments!

Website: https://www.rjsupperclub.com/location/r-and-j-lounge-and-supper-club/

See you soon!

May 20, 2021 River Protectors Volunteers

RIVERSPORT OKC- BRICKTOWN ROTARY COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT

KEEP OKLAHOMA BEAUTIFUL!!

Parking Location will be at the Chesapeake Finish Line Tower : 606 Riversport Drive Oklahoma City , OK 73129 ( the tallest building at RiverSport )

Map Link*

Directions & Parking - Riversport OKC

Start location for Clean Up: After parking simply walk to the Oklahoma River and I will have my Silver Toyota Tundra parked in view with the cleaning gear .

River Clean Up Gear includes : Grabbers , Lowes blue buckets , burlap coffee bean bags *( from eote coffee roasters) , zip ties , and pool cleaning nets/poles .

INVITE A FRIEND!! We can meet for drinks after if you still have time!

May 17, 2021Mauree Turner-First Non-Binary State House Rep

First Non Binary State Legislature and First Muslim Lawmaker in Oklahoma- Please welcome State House Rep: Mauree Turner is a born and raised American-Muslim and Oklahoma community organizer. Mauree's life's work is geared towards fighting for and maintaining the civil rights and liberties for all who enter America. They are also the current Representative for the state of Oklahoma's House District 88.

Before becoming the first Muslim Legislator for Oklahoma and the first openly non-binary person to be elected to a state wide office in the US, Mauree had been doing community organizing around justice re-imaginment and rebuilding, religious freedom, LGBTQ2S+ rights, and race relations with the ACLU of OK, CAIR-OK, NAACP, Freedom Oklahoma and a number of grassroots organizations.

Representative Turner will share the experiences to reach this achievement.

May 10, 2021-Dr. John Armitage-OBI

May 10, 2021 5:30 PM

Dr. John Armitage- Oklahoma Blood Institute

OBI and Critical Need New Legislature Bill

Dr John Armitage will speak of the Oklahoma Blood Institute.

We look forward to hearing about your active role in Oklahoma Blood Institute and if you can express the organizations critical need for blood now, and how that effects our community. Also, if you can discuss the bill before legislature, we would like to be more informed about that bill. We will have a signup sheet for the Thursday's blood drive at Bricktown Charleston's. May 13, 2021 thanks for your participation.

May 3, 2021- Club Meeting, New Member Inductions, TEEM Bag Stuffing

Welcome Bricktown Rotary Members:

Tonight we have a packed evening. We will be doing our new Membership inductions of Morgan and JoAnna whoo hoo!!

We will also be stuffing our TEEM Hygiene bags and writing Mother's day cards TEEM women and Mothers; the TEEM people decided to distribute them to ALL of the of the women (not just mothers) who are staying at two of our partner facilities, OROC and OKCCC.

We will also discuss potential upcoming Volunteer Opportunities.

See you tonight!

April 26, 2021 Jeanette Nance- Keep Oklahoma Beautiful

Apr 26, 2021 5:30 PM

Jeanette Nance- Keep Oklahoma Beautiful

Keep Oklahoma Beautiful

Let's welcome Fellow Rotarian Jeanette Nance who will tell us more about Keep Oklahoma Beautiful.

Our mission is simple. We empower Oklahoma citizens to preserve and enhance the state's natural beauty and ensure a healthy, sustainable environment.

Keep Oklahoma Beautiful (KOB) is a statewide nonprofit organization founded in 1965 and is a state affiliate of Keep America Beautiful, which is a nonprofit organization with a national network of nearly 1,000 participating organizations working together to improve communities through litter prevention, waste reduction and beautification. KOB has undergone a number of incarnations throughout the years, changing with the times, while always working to achieve its mission.

April 19, 2021-Paul Kiley Director of Sales Omni Hotel

The New Omni Hotel Meeting & Event Space

Please welcome Paul Kiley Director of Sales and Marketing for the new downtown Omni Hotel.

He will share with us the information on the new facility and event space.

ELEGANT TRADITION & CONTEMPORARY COMFORT

Omni Oklahoma City Hotel is a true entertainment and culinary-forward destination while paying homage to the heritage and modern progress of the city. The hotel features 605 luxurious guest rooms, inclusive of 29 suites, with dramatic views of the 70-acre Scissortail Park and the downtown skyline. The hotel is across the street from Bricktown and is conveniently nestled between Chesapeake Energy Arena and the Oklahoma City Convention Center.

100 West Oklahoma City Blvd., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73109

Phone: (405) 438-6500

April 12, 2021 Brent Allen-Riversport OKC

Brent Allen-Riversport OKC Volunteer

Volunteer Opportunities and Membership

Brian Allen will share with us his efforts in protecting the OKC River.We must all protect the natural resources we enjoy outdoors. Ready to join us? Sign up here or email us to learn more. RIVERSPORT has a passion for outdoor river adventures, recreation and sport. Now, we’re launching a new initiative to share our passion for keeping our rivers in their natural state – free of litter and trash. RIVERSPORT River Protectors is a way to bring our community together as good stewards of our Oklahoma rivers and waterways. The North Canadian River travels from Colorado through New Mexico into the Texas Panhandle and on to what eventually becomes the Oklahoma River. Everything thrown away upstream eventually makes it to the Oklahoma River. RIVERSPORT River Protectors focuses on removing trash as it arrives, but more importantly, identifying and working to bring about the cultural shift that will eliminate the problem.

Monday March 22 ,2021- Club Social OKC Tap House @ Omni Hotel

Come join us for a club social at the OKC Tap house at the newly opened OMNI Hotel:

Located off the hotel’s main lobby and accessible from Robinson Avenue, this two-story entertainment venue and sports bar is the place to cheer-on the Oklahoma City Thunder or to enjoy live music. For those looking for a more intimate experience while enjoying the vast list of local brews, two private rooms are available to host watch parties and events. The two levels of outdoor terrace space offer stunning views of Scissortail Park, while the downtown OKC energy fills the air. In addition to an extensive list of local beers, craft cocktails and an array of menu offerings, guests will also delight in a competitive game of Skee-Ball, foosball and many more.

100 West Oklahoma City Blvd.
Oklahoma City, OK 73109

WE WILL MEET AT THE OKC TAP HOUSE the sales director will give us a 15 MIN TOUR of the facilities beginning at 5:45pm. If you arrive late wait for us at the bar we will return to the bar area after our tour where they have reserved tables for us to visit and socialize, please invite a friend.

In addition to, we are helping Sister BJ's Pantry with clothing the homeless efforts she has set a goal to collect 1,000 pair of jeans new or used by 3/31/2021...and Bricktown Rotarians are here to help! Please bring a pair or 2 of new or used jeans and we will collect and deliver them to her store at 816 NW 4th St, OKC, OK 73106 this week!

March 15, 2021 Todd Goodman-Riversport OKC

Todd Goodman-Riversport OKC

Lake Overholser Boathouse & Lake Hefner Boathouse

Let's Welcome Todd Goodman with OKC Riversports. He will speak to our club about the 2 latest additions to the OKC Riversports Lake Overholser Boathouse and Lake Hefner Boathouse and the ammenities that are availalbe to the community.RIVERSPORT’s Lake Overholser Boathouse is located on the east shore of Lake Overholser just south of the historic Route 66 bridge, and offers access to the North Canadian River and Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge for rowing, kayaking and stand up paddle boarding. RIVERSPORT Adventures at Lake Overholser include a “stunt jump” free fall, a giant swing, and a double zip line across the water. Stand up paddle boards and kayaks plus lessons and coached programs are also available. Guided group paddling excursions into the adjacent Stinchcomb Wildlife Refuge are available by reservation, and both sunset and full moon paddles are held throughout the season. Note: Adventures at Lake Overholser are currently closed due to COVID-19 RIVERSPORT’s Lake Hefner Boathouse is located on the south shore of the lake next to the marina [directions] and offers sailing camps and lessons.Just a short distance away at Hobie Point, RIVERSPORT also offers stand up paddle boarding and kayak rentals daily during the season [hours].Lake Hefner Boathouse 4407 S. Lake Hefner Dr. Hobie Point & South Shore, Lake Hefner

March 8, 2021 Russell Thorp Castle Spirits

Master Distiller

Castle Spirits...Original Hand Crafted Recipe...Crafted in Oklahoma

Distilled in Oklahoma’s finest hammered-brass still, this Castle Spirits Signature Series Honey Blend may be the best we’ve ever made. It’s a softly aromatic, easy-sipping spirit that is perfect for reflective conversation and cherished fellowship.

Head distiller Russell Thorp is a craftsman at heart, and a master plumber by profession. He first created the Castle Spirits unique hammered-brass still. Then, the Signature Series formula was perfected, distilled from grain using a traditional sour mash method, and finished in seasoned American Oak barrels.

Castle Spirits Distillery is a small-batch craft distillery that features its Honey Blend formula. The bottle—a work of art in itself—is grounded by the label’s old-world Welsh castle. The distiller’s attention to detail is reflected in the rich, hand-dipped wax seal, embossed with the Castle Spirits insignia for the perfect finishing touch.

We know our Signature Series Honey Blend will receive your enthusiastic approval, just like it did with our family and friends.

Let's give a warm welcome to Russell Thorp and learn more about his craft!