Speakers

Sundra is the Lead Organizer for VOICE.

VOICE (Voices Organized in Civic Engagement) is a coalition of dues-paying congregations, nonprofits, worker associations, and schools that have come together out of a deep sense of mission and concern about the pressures families face in the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. We work to better understand those pressures by listening to the experiences of the people in our member institutions. We then engage those impacted in better understanding the issues and learning to work effectively for improvements that benefit all. While we differ on some issues, we focus on the areas in which we find the common ground that allows us to work together. We develop the leadership skills of our own members to work effectively within the democratic process with civic leaders and public officials on issues of concern to families.

https://www.voiceokc.org/

Let's Welcome D’Anna Pulliam, a member of The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary, is presenting, Buck$ 4 Bikes. The Auxiliary pursues donations all year from individuals, service groups and businesses across Oklahoma & Cleveland Counties to purchase bikes at Christmas for the neediest children residing in our community. She is the recipient of the Women’s Auxiliary Woman of the Year and The Salvation Army Volunteer of the Year. D’Anna has served as Auxiliary President and participates in numerous other committees. She volunteers at many of the Salvation Army programs but her passion is getting new bikes for Angel Tree kids at Christmas.D’Anna and her husband, Bob, have been married 54 years; have two daughters and 5 grandchildren. In her leisure time, D’Anna enjoys playing and teaching an ancient Chinese tile game, Mah Jongg.

David is an insurance agent for Humana and is a native to Oklahoma.  He grew up in Muskogee and Tulsa and has quite the varied background.  After college and graduate school, he worked for over a decade as a mental health therapist.  After wanting to do something different, we went to get a second master's degree (MBA) and spent over a decade in leadership roles with a variety of colleges in Oklahoma (OSU-OKC, U. of Phoenix,) including stints as a professor as well as the director of a small college.  Over ten years ago, his cousin called him and suggested he try insurance and he has now settled into his (final?) career as an insurance agent.

He has lived in Edmond, OK for nearly 30 years.  He lives with his wife, Tracey, and between them they have six adult kids and one grandchild so far.

Cody Boyd is the Community Engagement Officer for EMBARKOK. He has nearly 15 years of experience in Oklahoma state and local government - primarily in transportation. He does media and public relations, legislative and policy work, marketing and community engagement, and customer service.

Cody will be discussing the OKC RAPID TRANSIT PROJECT: The first RAPID service line will provide a premium transit service to Oklahoma City (OKC) residents through faster and more frequent service with enhanced vehicles, stations, and passenger amenities. The Northwest line connects downtown Oklahoma City and the Lake Hefner area, serving regional medical centers, commercial centers, the downtown city center, and residents along the Classen Boulevard and Northwest Expressway urban arterials.

The RAPID ^NW line will be 9.5 miles each way, with 32 stops and priority traffic signals planned for 38 intersections for 9 vehicles. The line will connect with the larger fixed-route bus network, specifically routes 005, 007, 008, 010, and 023, the OKC Streetcar, and Spokies bike share.

https://embarkok.com/brt

Please join us and bring a friend to our CLUB SOCIAL at Fuel Bar & Grill. We will stick to our normal club budget so if you invite guests please offer to pay for their drinks. This establishment is owned by a past Bricktown Rotarian and we are showing our support of his new establishment. We will meet from 5:30pm to 6:30pm of course everyone is welcome to stay and mingle beyond that time.  The Fuel Bar and Grill is located at 222 E Sheridan, Oklahoma City, OK 73104.  See you there!

Ana Lankford, Program Director, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with a Master’s Degree in Family and Child Studies, Marital and Family Therapy from the University of Central Oklahoma (UCO) in Edmond, Okla. and a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology/Substance Abuse Studies. Ana has extensive experience in family systems, co-dependence, childhood and adult trauma, addiction recovery, and marriage and family dynamics. Ana’s prior work experience includes extensive case management, primary therapy, group facilitation and serving as the clinical director of a residential treatment center for teenage girls. Ana has done extensive individual and group work on healing trauma, reconnecting with authentic self, understanding codependency, parenting, addiction recovery and family dynamics. Ana has extensive experience with adolescents.

alankford@teenrecoverysolutions.org

Enjoy your Family. There should be some Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, and all the sides.  Let's not forget Football and/or the Macy;sThanksgiving Parade. Make a wish with the Turkey wishbone if you like, but most importantly try to give Thanks for all that you have and those you have in your life. Blessings to you and your family this holiday season. Gobble gobble!

The Board meeting will be rescheduled to November 30, 2023 in honor of Thanksgiving. See you next week!

The Board Meeting will be held at Key Realty and Property Mgt office: 4415 N Classen Blvd, OKC, OK 73118 All members are welcome.

Zana is the CEO/ Founder of Mindful Resolutions as well as a licensed lawyer with over 15 years of experience working with youth across the nation and internationally with the US Embassy. Mindful Resolutions is a curriculum and training platform for at-risk youth and adults who interact with at-risk youth.

https://mindfulresolutions0.godaddysites.com/