Inspire and equip children and families to excel today, and soar tomorrow.
The November 29, 2018 meeting was called to order by Pres. John Gorton. The prayer was provided by Rot. Larry Brown and the pledge by Rot. Conrad Duprez. Our talented music leader, Rot. Mitch Williams, started the Christmas season off with the song “Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer”. The Rotarian of the Day was Lewis Knisley who introduced Sharlotte Key, Executive Director with the Washita Valley Action Center. Catering was provided by Chicken Express.
Pres. Gorton giving the Fun Facts for the day:
Electronic Greetings Day!
Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting
Photo 1918: ad clipping form the Chickasha Daily Express for Christmas shopping
GUESTS:
Rot. Ron Sanders with son, Daniel Sanders
Rot. Hal Brock providing the Sunshine report.
Rot. Conrad Duprez providing the Polio Plus update. Only two more days to donate!
Rot. Gerron Smith reminding members to RSVP for the annual Christmas Banquet.
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Rot. Peggy Boldt giving an update on the Local Authors Festival.
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Asst. Sgt. of Arms Chris Mosley failed to find the money but does strike a nice pose.
WINNERS of TRIVIA QUESTIONS:
Rot. Ed Stanton – What year did Rudolph’s song come out?
Rot. Richard Dillon – For taking a header putting up lights on the bridge.
At the rear table: Rot. Brock, Jerry Standridge, Tom Rose, Cody Mosley, and Chris Mosley.
ROTARIAN OF THE DAY:
ROTD Lewis Knisley
Sharlotte Key, Executive Director for Washita Valley Action Council
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Catering was provided by Chicken Express of Chickasha.
Sharlotte Key began her employment with Washita Valley Community Action Council in October 1977. She worked her way up to become Executive Director in January 2003.
Ms. Key has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma. She is also a Certified Community Action Professional.
Ms. Key served on the Community Action Region VI Board of Directors for eight years. She has also served as secretary, first Vice-President, President, and now Past President of the Oklahoma Association of Community Action Agencies. She was a member of the Oklahoma Head Start Early Childhood Collaboration Advisory Board. She served on the Oklahoma Transportation Personal Travel Advisory Committee. She has also served on the Oklahoma Weatherization and Housing Advisory Committee.
Ms. Key received the Fred Tucker Award for Leadership at the Oklahoma Association of Community Action Agencies Conference in September. During the last fifteen years as Executive Director along with the Board of Directors and staff has seen the challenges, changes, and growth to the federal and state programs administered by WVCAC.
Ms. Key resides in Chickasha with her husband of 49 years and Bergen, her two year old Shih Tzu.
