The December 20, 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 “Jingle Bells”. The Rotarian of the Day was Evan Blasingame who introduced Mayor Chris Mosley. Catering was provided by Interurban.
Pres. Gorton giving the Fun Facts for the day:
National Re-Gifting Day!
Missouri imposes a $1 bachelor tax on unmarried men between 21 & 50 years of age (12/20/1820)
Local History – photos of Christmas time in historic Chickasha.
GUESTS:
Jarrett, Jennifer Heath, Thomas: CMS Students of the Month
GRANT:
Mayor Chris Mosley, CMS Counselor Jennifer Heath, and President Gorton presenting the check for $380 to purchase hams for the CMS Food Pantry to support 19 families.
Full house today for the State of the City address.
Singing Jingle Bells
Rot. Hal Brock providing the Sunshine report.
Sgt. of Arms Brad Duvall looking for the Holiday 'jingle'.
FINES:
Rot. Blasingame – hobknobbing with the Mayor
Rot. Elliott – the man that can stop time.
Rot. Jerry Pittman reminding everyone of next week’s speaker, Kendra Horn.
Rot. Cody White encouraging the members to go to the club’s FaceBook page to LIKE and SHARE the 4-Way Test post. Let’s round up some contestants!
ROTARIAN OF THE DAY:
ROTD Evan Blasingame
Chris Mosley, Mayor of Chickasha, Oklahoma
Catering was provided by Interurban of Chickasha.
A little history on Mayor Chris Mosley :
Born & raised in Chickasha
Graduated CHS
Graduated Oklahoma Christian University with accounting
Work history:
Hertz Rent A Car – accounting
USPCI, INC. – accounting
Been with the Mosley Agency for insurance since Nov 1992
Wife: Suehzen Mosley, broker Century 21 Mosley, married 33 years
Children:
Kyle – 23, graduated from OU
Cooper – 22, Sr at Harding University, Searcy, AR
Deacon – Southern Oaks church of Christ
Rotarian – past president 2x and treasurer
City Council 2005-2009
Mayor of Chickasha 2018-present
Festival of Light and former board member
Chickasha Public School Foundation former board member and President
Boy Scout Troop 4306 former adult leader
Chickasha Youth Soccer – former volunteer and coach
USAO Regent 2012-present
Grady Memorial Hospital Foundation Board – Vice President
Independent Insurance Agents of Oklahoma Executive Board – Treasurer