January, 2025

Monthly club newsletter

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Let’s kick off 2025 with an engaging and informative start to the year!  We’re excited to welcome Scott Haywood from the Kay County Health Department to our first meeting. He’ll be sharing valuable insights about the vital services they provide and how they’re supporting our community.

It’s a great way to stay informed and engaged as we begin a new year of service and impact. We look forward to seeing you there!

upcoming service projects

Join us on Tuesday, January 21st at 6:00 PM for a great opportunity to give back to the Poncan Theatre, a true Ponca City gem! The seats in the balcony were installed with the wrong recline angle, and we’re coming together to help fix this issue and ensure a comfortable experience for all.

With a strong group of volunteers working in teams, we can make quick work of this project!

If you have tools, please bring them, particularly wrenches. We’ll also send out a list of needed supplies. Every little bit helps, and your contribution will make a big impact.

Let’s show the power of Rotary by coming together to support this beloved community landmark. We can’t wait to see you there!

announcements

Annual Election of Officers and Directors for the 2025-2026 Rotary Year

In accordance with our bylaws, it’s time for the annual election of officers and directors for the 2025-2026 Rotary year, effective July 1, 2025. Please use the link here to vote "yes" or "no" on the slate of candidates nominated by our current board.
 
A special thank you to Lacey Bolling, our current President-Elect, for her dedication to the club. Lacey has decided to step back from her role for personal reasons, but we are pleased she will remain an active member of the board. 
 
2025-2026 Slate of Officers and Directors:
George Davis - President
Brandie Choate - President Elect
Ashley Villines - President Nominee & Foundation 
Reba Bush - Secretary
Shannon Mallory - Treasurer
Sarah Martin - Director & Membership Chair
Calley Lamar - Director & Programs Chair
Misty Jordan - Director & Public Image Chair
Angela Rickman - Director
Charles Rickman - Director
Lacey Bolling - Director
Brooke Jones - Past President

Thank you for your participation and support!

New Member - Jimmy Farmer

We are excited to officially welcome Jimmy Farmer as our newest member of the Ponca City Trailblazers Rotary Club! Jimmy joined us this month, and we are happy to have him on board.

Some of you may already know Jimmy from his popular "Jimmy in the Morning" show on KPNC Radio. His vibrant personality and dedication to the community make him a standout figure in Ponca City. Through his connection with Ashley Villines, who has been going on air to promote Rotary, Jimmy was inspired to become part of our club and contribute to the incredible work we do.

We are looking forward to seeing the impact Jimmy will make as a member of our Rotary family. Please join us in giving him a big welcome!

Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Brittany Atauvich
January 1
 
Shawna Taylor
January 4
 
Alena Jennings
January 5
 
Ashley Villines
December 13
 
Misty Jordan
December 14
 
Justin Mathews
December 18
 
Lacey Bolling
December 18
 
Katrina Presnal
December 27
 
Join Date
Constance Elliott
January 1, 2018
7 years
 
Jerome Orange
January 1, 2024
1 year
 
Justin Mathews
January 11, 2024
1 year
 
Katrina Presnal
January 22, 2024
1 year
 
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