Thank you to everyone who joined us for our Tuesday meeting on July 1st! We had a packed room as Zach gave us an exciting update on all things tourism in Ponca City.
Mark your calendars for our next meeting on August 5th—we’re looking forward to welcoming Lila! She will be speaking about her RYLA experience. See you there at 6 PM.
Photo below showing July 1st meeting. Thank you Kat Long for capturing it.
Upcoming dates & events
July 15th, 6 - 7 PM, Service Project:
Join us for our July service project as we lend a hand (or paw!) at the Northern Oklahoma Humane Society. We'lll roll up our sleeves and support the incredible work they do for animals in our community.
We’ll be tackling a variety of helpful tasks, including:
Whether you're handy with tools or just ready to help, there’s something for everyone. Many hands make light work—let’s come together, make a difference, and show our friends (two- and four-legged) at the Humane Society some love!
August 2nd, Lemonade Project: We are hosting the lemonade stands on Grand again for Crazy Days. Help spread the word and if you are interested in helping, contact Kat Long.
August 5th, 6 PM, Tuesday Talk:
Come listen as Lila Moore, our Club's representative at District 5750's 2025 Rotary Youth Leadership Awards (RYLA) program, shares her leadership training experience.
District 5750's "RYLA+" program is a hybrid leadership retreat, using active learning to help students not only learn about leadership, but apply it as well. In order to prepare students for their future, RYLA+ spends three evenings online, then three days in-person, using games, relevant discussions and other engaging activities to help students explore the top skills employers and colleges are seeking. Things like: Collaboration, Innovation, Self-Awareness, Respect for Differences, Problem-Solving, Communication, Teamwork, Motivation Factors, Navigating Pressure and Ambiguity, and more! While online, RYLA+ creates a foundation for all of the skills, with an emphasis on using these skills in a remote environment, while also getting to know other students at RYLA. While onsite, RYLA+ builds on the foundation and emphasizes using these skills face-to-face.
To learn more about this program and what RYLA is visit the website!
Join us for Blazer's Ribbon Cutting!
We’ll be at Union Elementary on August 25th at 4 PM, and we’d love to have as many Trailblazers as possible there to help us celebrate the completion of this exciting project.
Annual installation banquet
We had an absolute blast at our Annual Installation Banquet on June 21st! It was a great evening of reflection as we looked back on the accomplishments of the 2024–2025 year and shared our excitement for what’s ahead in 2025–2026.
Our 2025-2026 Board of Directors:
President: George Davis
President Elect: Brandie Choate
Treasurer: Shannon Mallory
Secretary: Reba Bush
President Nominee/Foundation Chair: Ashley Villines
Membership Chair: Sarah Martin
Programs Chair: Calley Lamar
Public Image Chair: Misty Jordan
Director: Charles Rickman
Director: Lacey Bolling
Director: Angela Rickman
Past President: Brooke Jones
Our 2024-2025 Awards & Recognitions:
-Congratulations to Misty Jordan, our 2024–2025 Trailblazer of the Year! Misty is the kind of member who leads by example — always showing up, lending a hand, and making sure things get done. We’re lucky to have her!
- A special shoutout to our outgoing board members, Kat Long and Brittany Atauvich — thank you both for your time, energy, and dedication to the club!
- Congratulations to Reba Bush on being recognized as a Paul Harris Fellow Level 1 for her generous giving to The Rotary Foundation. What a fantastic achievement!
- And a big thank you to Chili McQuillar, District 5750 Membership Chair and Midwest City Rotarian, for leading our installation ceremony — we appreciate you helping make the night so special.
Fence gate repairs
Filling yard holes
Adoption packet prep
Pet food pantry setup
Annual installation banquet
