2018.12.27 Kendra Horn State Representative

"Labor Omnia Vincit", Work Conquers All
 
 
The December 27, 2018 meeting was called to order by Pres. John Gorton.  The prayer was provided by Rot. Ed Stanton and the pledge by Rot. Tim Elliott.  Our talented music leader, Rot. Mitch Williams, lead the group in the song “This Land is Your Land”.  The Rotarian of the Day was Jerry Pittman who introduced Kendra Horn, State Representative-Elect for Oklahoma’s 5th District.  Catering was provided by Billy Sims.
 
Pres. Gorton calling the meeting to order:
 
The club singing along to “This Land is Your Land”.
 
GUESTS:
 
George Thomas with Rot. Jay Epperson and Tim Elliott.
 
Mike Van Sickle with Rot. Sharon Bowman
 
Visiting Rotarian Terry Vanwinkle from the Norman Rotary.
 
Rot. Gerron Smith providing the Sunshine report.
 
FINES:
Rot. Jason Jarnagin calling the Sgt “Fetus”.
 
Rot. Bowman for bringing Mike…again.
 
Sgt of Arms Duvall, counting up the fine money.
 
PAUL HARRIS FELLOWSHIP:
Rot. Jerry Pitman receiving his first PHF award from Pres. Gorton.
 
ROTARIAN OF THE DAY:
ROTD Pittman
 
Kendra Horn, 5th District Representative-Elect
 
Catering was provided by Billy Sims.
 

Kendra Horn, who defeated incumbent U.S. Rep. Steve Russell last month, will take her seat in Congress next week representing Oklahoma’s 5th District.

Horn, a Democrat, is a fifth generation Oklahoman and native of Chickasha. 

An Oklahoma City resident, Horn has served, as a professional mediator and as Executive Director of Women Lead Oklahoma, a nonprofit dedicated to women’s empowerment, leadership, and civic engagement. Previously, she served as press secretary to former Oklahoma Congressman Brad Carson, led government affairs and communications for the Space Foundation, and practiced law. Horn has also managed political campaigns and served as executive director for Sally’s List, where she led a concerted effort to encourage and support more women to run for and serve in elected office in Oklahoma.

Horn is active in her community, serving on the Oklahoma Commission on the Status of Women Advisory Board and helps develop the next generation of leaders by working with the NEW Leadership Program and American Legion Girls State. Horn is a lifelong Girl Scout and Gold Award recipient. She graduated from Leadership Oklahoma’s Class 30