Pat Hall has been a Sooner Rotarian since 1995.  Pat has served in numerous capacities on the Sooner Rotary Board of Directors, including club president.  Pat’s job is that of lobbying and political consulting.  The thing he enjoys most about his job is that he doesn’t have to manage people and every so often he thinks he’s made a difference!  Pat has been married to Melanie for 29 years.

Pat’s favorite quote is from James Carville:  “It’s hard for your opponent to play offense when you have your fist in their face”.

Pat says, “This is the group of friends that I’m going to grow old with!” and that’s what he likes best about our club!  The one thing he would like his Rotary friends to know about him is “I really do feel guilty for not being a better club member!”

When asked for three words that describe him, Pat said, “I’ll leave it to others to describe me.  Governor Keating once called me a Hessian.  The Oklahoman editorial page described me as a ‘laborgoon’ so use your imagination.”

When asked what he wanted to be when he grows up he replied with “That’s the best thing about my profession.  I don’t have to grow up!”

His favorite childhood book was Dr. Seuss and there are too many favorites now to mention just one.  His favorite singers are The Beach Boys.  His favorite teams are The Kansas City Chiefs and the LA Dodgers.  Interesting places he has visited outside of Norman are Israel, Turkey, and Estonia.  He would like to live in New York City if he could live somewhere else for a while. He would love to travel to South East Asia.  His very favorite place to be is Catalina Island because it is so laid back the weather is so beautiful.

Lynn has held positions on the membership and fellowship committees in Sooner Rotary.  The thing she enjoys most about our club is the opportunity to meet and work with other business leaders in our community.  Lynn’s career is Financial Services Representative.  Services provided are risk management for families and family owned businesses and Investments.  The thing she likes best about her job is helping others reach their goals and provide for their families.

Lynn’s spouse is Carlos.  Her children are Carolyn, John, James, Catherine, and Ruth.  Three words to describe Lynn are loyal, loving, and creative.  She has a horse named Lightning.  She loves the Bible because no matter what her situation she can find answers and hope there.  Her favorite childhood book was Jane Eyre.  She loves to read and she participates in Bible studies with her friends.

If she gets to watch television, she enjoys old movies.  Her favorite singers are The Righteous Brothers and the Beach Boys.  When she grows up, she intends to be a travelling speaker, bible Study teacher.  She would like to teach truth that will change lives.

Lynn would enjoy studying islandscaping.  The least interesting topic she can think of to study is “how to program a computer”.  Interesting places she has visited include Korea and Australia.  She would love to live in Jerusalem for a while.  If she could choose a place to travel to, it would be the east coast to study the historical beginnings of our nation.  Lynn’s favorite meal includes fried chicken, mashed potatoes, and trifles.  Her favorite sport is racquetball.  Someone Lynn admires is Kay Arthur because she and her husband lived their lives committed to following God without compromising their beliefs.  Lynn describes herself as loyal, supportive, and responsible.  She says that three things she does best are: encouraging others to do their best, group presentations, and organizing events.

The very best thing about Sooner Rotary for Eryn is ALL the fantastic people in our club! 

Three words to describe Eryn is integrity, focused, and gets-it-done.  Her family includes Allyah, her daughter, and Michael, her husband.  The family pet is Xavier, a Yorkshire Terrier. Her career is being a business consultant for organizational resilience.  Services provided include building contingency plans, testing such plans and training on plans and resilience.  She loves working with the senior management of her organization with the idea that “We can handle that.  We know what we need to do.”

A favorite book of Eryn’s is Bird by Bird by Anne Lamott because life is a lesson in patient diligence.  Favorite childhood books include Babar and Lowly Worm books and Sweet Pickles.  In high school Eryn participated in debate, extemporaneous speaking, and lost causes.

Eryn loves camping, knitting, sports, and synergy groups.  When she participates by herself in activities, she chooses gardening, knitting, reading, or hiking.  When she watches television, she likes to watch The Office, Chuck, or Modern Family.  When asked what she intended to be when she grows up she answered with “humble”.  “At the point you know life has gotten the best of you, you’ve made it through.”

Her favorite musical groups are Kurt Ellig, Putumayo, Coltrane, Pancho Sanchez, and Bjork. If she could choose an interesting topic to study it would be calligraphy.  Some of the most interesting places she has visited are in Europe.  If she could live somewhere else for awhile, she would live in China.  She would like to travel to Africa, China, and India.  Her favorite place to be is with family.  Her favorite meal includes fish and vegetables and of course, chocolate.  Eryn belongs to the ActionClub, EWF, various church groups, and the Yarnies.

On the weekend she likes to sleep in, if she can, and garden.  A great responsibility she has is raising her daughter to be her best self.  Eryn is curious about other cultures.  She says a good book title for her life would be That’s All There is to it!  Eryn describes herself as loyal but not in the dog sort of way.  More I the brutally honest but we’ll get through it sort of way.  Three things she does best are honesty, service, and get the details right.

If she could go back and give herself advice it would be “It’s going to be harder than you can imagine but you can do it and it will be worth it---just stick to it!”

“Never mess with anybody who has more experience messing with people than you do” is a favorite quote of Joe’s.  Joe is Sheriff of Cleveland County and loves Sooner Rotary.  The thing he enjoys most about his job is making a difference.  The things he especially enjoys about our club are the relationships fostered in our club and that we work together to make a better community. 

Joe’s spouse is Jeanne and his children are J.J., Todd, and Tonya.  A special book for Joe is the Bible because it defines how we should live.  A favorite childhood book is Sergeant York.  Joe loves to golf, fish, and hunt.  The one thing he wants his Sooner Rotary friends to know is he loves to cook. (We do know that, Joe!  And we’ll be your guinea pigs any day!)  When he grows up he intends to be “retired”.  His favorite group is the Beach Boys and his favorite team is the Eagles.  If he had an opportunity to study an interesting topic, it would be brain surgery and his least interesting topic to study would be physics.  Interesting places he has visited include:  Germany, the Congo, Swaziland, Canada, South America, Slaughterville and Bowline, Oklahoma.  If he could live somewhere else for awhile, it would be in Florida.  If he could choose a place to travel to, it would be Virginia.  Any place on the water is his favorite place because it is so relaxing.  Interests outside of Rotary include church.  His favorite meal includes lobster and his favorite game is football.  Activities on the weekend include working in the yard and then working in the yard some more.  A daydream of Joe’s is to have a Prevost Motor Coach bigger than Freddie Walden’s.  A good title for a book about Joe’s life would be He What?!!  When Joe describes himself as a friend, he says he’s always got your back, day or night.  Things that Joe participated in during high school include:  football, wrestling, plays, operas, and musicals.  Something else Joe’s Rotary friends need to know about him to make this a happy and successful year for him is to VOTE FOR JOE.

Norman Sooner Rotary once again celebrated with song and laughter as we welcomed back our roaming Rotarian, Bob Usry from his annual mission trip to Africa. Grover led the club in his original rendition of "Home, Home on the Range" with accompaniment of howling Rotarians.

Announcements included updates of Community Service projects at Food and Shelter for Friends and the Seniors Mini Book Drive. The club was reminded of the Membership Drive and the drawing for an IPAD for those who bring guests.

Opportunities to sign up for the dinner honoring the incoming Rotary International President, Ron Burton on March 3 were given. Everyone was encouraged to participate in the once in a lifetime event.  

We also had the honor and privilege of celebrating the introduction of Norman’s Philharmonic Orchestra Director, Richard Zielinski. Professor Zielinski recalled the beginnings of the orchestra and Norman’s very own song composed by Libby Larsen. He explained that Norman is a unique community where faith, education, community and family are core commitments and the perfect place for investing in the present to change the future.

Ronald Reagan Elementary School is not only the newest addition to the Norman Public School system.

The school will offer 52 kindergarten students an opportunity to participate in immersion education for their successive school years.

Terry Boehrer has been a Sooner Rotarian for about 7years.  He really enjoys having  opportunities to make a difference in our community.  His job is CPA and he is involved with taxes  and consulting. He enjoys building relationships with his clients. His wife is  Susan.  His children are Jonnie, Tyler,Kevin and Madison.

Three words Terry says describe him are happy, positive, and  loyal.  He enjoys participating with his  friends in sporting events and mountaineering. By himself, he enjoys reading and working in his vineyard.  When he watches television, he will watch “Survivor”and “Amazing Race".  He enjoys country  music.  His favorite teams are the Colts  and the Orioles.  Something interesting  he would study is French. The farthest point from home he has traveled is  Africa.  Interesting places he has been  include climbing Kilimanjaro in  Africa, hiking the Tour de Mont Blanc in  France, and climbing 14,000 ft. peaks in Colorado.  If he could pick a place to travel it would  be Antarctica.  His favorite places are on  the beach or in the mountains. His favorite sports are baseball and football.  In high school, Terry participated in crosscountry and track.

On the weekends, Terry works in his vineyard and spoils his  grandchildren.  Pets Terry owns include 3  dogs, 3 cats, 3 sheep, donkey, 14 chickens, and about 10 ducks.

Linda has been a member of Sooner Rotary for 6 years.  Linda has been on the Ways and Means,Membership, Nexus and Fellowship committees. She currently serves as secretary.  What she likes best about Sooner Rotary is  the motto, Service Above Self, and the friends she’s made.

Favorite quotes of Linda’s are “Do unto others as you would  have them do unto you” and “Never leave a room without improving its appearance”.  Linda’s job is Director of the Sponsored  Program Service at OU.  This group  provides financial reporting and compliance for grants and contracts for research  and outreach.  She enjoys the fact that  she is getting close to retirement.

Linda’s children are Teddi, Jenni, and Michael.  Linda lives with her dog, Sutton. Three words  Linda uses to describe herself are energetic, serious, and compassionate.  She enjoys participating with friends in Mahjongg,bridge, golfing, playing words with friends, and just hanging withfriends.  When she’s by herself, sheenjoys  walking, reading, and listening to audio books.  She would like her Rotary friends to know  that she will help anyone in need.  When  she grows up she wants to be a pianist. She always wanted to play piano, took lessons when she was young, but  didn’t stick with it.  Favorite songs are  Broadway Show tunes.  She also enjoys the  Rolling Stones, Tom Petty, and Bruce Springsteen.  The Thunder is her favorite team.  She enjoyed the movie “The Help”. It reminded  her that it just wasn’t long ago that blacks were treated poorly.  If she had the opportunity, she would study  French or Italian.  She would not enjoy  studying physics or chemistry.  Favorite  meals include vegetables and salads.

A great read Linda enjoyed is Unbroken: A World War IIstory of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption.  She enjoyed it because it was about the  history of our nation and it was a true story. Favorite books from childhood were about Nancy Drew.

Interesting places Linda visited include Germany, Austria,France, Australia, New York City, Hawaii, and Colorado.  She would live in Colorado for a while if she  could. If she could pick a place to go, it would be New Zealand, Australia, or  Italy.  She enjoys vacationing away from  Norman with family or friends to get away from the hustle and bustle of the  work life.

Other organizations Linda belong to include the OU FederalCredit Union, Board of Big Brothers, Big Sisters, Board of Children’s Art  Network, Norman Newcomers, and she is treasurer of First Christian Church.  She also belongs to 3 book clubs.

Someone Linda admires is Ron Burton.  She has known Ron for many years and always  knew he would go far in life and his work with Rotary has been exemplary.  She is proud to know him as he embarks on his  journey as Rotary International President.

Jerry Miller is completing his first year as a Sooner  Rotarian.  He currently serves on the  Fundraising committee.  The thing he  enjoys most about Sooner Rotary is the fellowship and relationships he built with Sooner Rotarians.

Jerry is a credit analyst with First American Bank.  He enjoys working with math and working on  various commercial loan proposals.  Every  proposal is unique. 

A favorite quote of Jerry’s is “Trust in the Lord with all  your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all ways submit to Him,and he will make your paths straight”. Proverbs 3:5-6

Jerry’s lovely wife is Jessica.  They have two dogs: Marshall and Maddie, pitbull extraordinaire.

He really enjoyed the book The Millionaire Next Door becauseit shows how financially successful people actually view and utilize their  finances.

Words Jerry uses to describe himself are sincere, genuine,simple, ambitious, determined, and caring. He really enjoys golfing, socializing,competing, and attending various events.  When  he’s alone, you can find him exercising, doing yard work, or making home  repairs.

When he gets to watch television, he enjoys “Pawn Stars” and  college football.

He wants his Rotary friends to never be afraid to ask him  anything.  When Jerry grows up he hopes  to be somebody who has a strong relationship with his Heavenly Father.  He hopes to be a faithful husband, a man of  great integrity, and someday, a wonderful dad!

Jerry’s favorite teams are University of Oklahoma, Dallas  Cowboys, and anyone else but the Lakers or the Yankees.  A movie Jerry enjoyed was “The Company Men”.  Jerry would enjoy studying more  accounting.  He would not enjoy studyingart.  The farthest point he has traveled  is Puerto Rico.  He’s also traveled to  New Orleans and San Francisco. He would love to live in the mountains of  Colorado for a while and he would enjoy traveling to New York.  His favorite place of all to be is his home.  Interests outside of Rotary  involve pursuing more education. Favorite sports are football, basketball, and golf. His favorite game is  Poker.

Besides Sooner Rotary, Jerry belongs to the Exchange Club of  Norman, Norman Next, and Leadership Norman. Jerry has the responsibility of  producing a very accurate and timely product for the bank, assist with  safeguarding the bank’s assets, and help the bank to maintain a superior credit  standing.

If he could go back two years and give himself advice, it  would be to stay on his diet!  Jerry  describes himself as sincere and genuine toward his friends.  He has a deep caring inside of him and is always  concerned about making everyone feel comfortable and accepted.  Three things Jerry does best are organize,clean, and follow college football.  In  high school, Jerry participated in baseball, basketball, and football.

Jerry’s 3 wishes include a cure for cancer,that  there would be  no unemployment, and the US economy would stabilize.  He previously wished for all service men and  women to come home.

Ellen Usry served as chair of the Nexus and Community Service committees.  She and Bob organize RYLA and Secret Santa. She worked on the infamous "Haunted House", served on the 25 year anniversary committee, and served on Glenda Thomas’s District Conference committee.

It has been a busy two weeks for Norman Sooner Rotary.Meetings on Tuesday morning have been informative regarding the many serviceprojects being sponsored within the club. A mini- support drive for oursoldiers, a book drive for our Norman Seniors and Lunch Buddies Fellowshipshave given members great opportunities to fellowship and provide support tothose in need.  For those who have notbeen able to attend our Tuesday morning meetings, these activities would be agreat time to “make-up”. 

Finally, I have time to catch up on the last couple of meetings. I could give excuses, but basically it boils down to not making time to get it done. 

The last two meetings of December were all time favorites of the club. Our annual "Joe Grizzell" meeting was again a thought provoker. Joe's list for Christmas reminded us of the need to give thanks in everything, even if we have to look for what is worthy of our thanks. The reminder that our expectations can limit what we see as blessings explained through Joe's life story was touching. Wonder how our lists (and our attitudes) were changed while listening? 

Once more Norman Sooner Rotary made good on reaching our goal of learning more about our fellow club members on the December 27th meeting. Everyone joined a group and related personal experiences and thoughts of Christmas' past. Exploring the hearts and minds of such an ecclectic group is surely entertaining. I am sure everyone had unique stories of one sort or another to relate. Our group most certainly did, ranging from Christmas in Australia and Jamaica to our most favorite foods that make the holiday. 

Other noteworthy news includes collections of books for Seniors and gifts for our soldiers serving overseas have been promoted these last several weeks. Connie has already mailed a couple of boxes to reach our soldiers later this month or early February, although more can be sent. Kris has been sending updates on the collection of books already received and suggestions for what can still be contributed. A great time for cleaning out those dust collectors around your house.

On a more personal note: Thank you to those who have encouraged me as I have brought the news to you from our meetings. I do enjoy the opportunity to write and my desire is that you have found the letters to be informative and entertaining. One more reason I enjoy being a member of Norman Sooner Rotary!!!

Have a blessed 2012. 

Lynn Droescher 

David  has been a Sooner Rotarian for 22 years. His favorite quote, “Where there’s a will, there’s a way”, has led him  to be successful at various Rotary positions: Ways and Means, Membership, Fellowship, International Service,Sergeant-at-Arms, Vice President, Club President, District Governor, District  Grants Chair, District Trainer, Assistant District Governor, Zone P.E.T.S  Trainer, and Shelter Box Representative.

David  enjoys the fellowship and the members of Sooner Rotary.

David  was the Bursar at the University of Oklahoma for 33 years.  He is still working for the OU Sooner club(20 years); Chairman of the Board of the OU Federal Credit Union; and Trustee  Board of Purcell Municipal Hospital. He enjoys working with OU students and  staff.

David’s  spouse is Lynn and his children are Ashley and Chad.

One  book David enjoyed is The Bible because he is still learning from it.

His favorite childhood book is TheLittle Engine That Could.

Three words that David used to describe  himself are lucky, trustworthy, and dependable.

David enjoys participating in playing  cards, eating out, and watching OU sports with friends.  He enjoys yard work for an activity he enjoys  alone. In high school, David played baseball and sang in the choir.

He enjoys mystery and action comedy  when he gets a minute to watch television.

The one thing he really wants his  Rotary friends to know about him is the he’s always available to help.

When asked what he intended to do when he grows up,he responded with, “Why? Who plans to grow up?” 

David’s favorites:

Singers: Oak Ridge Boys

Candy: Snickers

Flowers: Roses

Pro-team: OKC Thunder

A recent magazine he’s read:  The Rotarian

Recent movie: The Grown-ups. He enjoyed the comedy.

Food: Chicken fried steak.

Game: Playing cards.

Sport: Football

The most interesting places David has visited are Hong  Kong and Hanoi. They are also the farthest points he’s traveled from home.  He would love to travel to Switzerland or  Aruba.  And if he could live somewhere  else for awhile, it would be Ft. Lauderdale, FL. However, home is his very  favorite place because of family.

If he could, he would study music.  He would not study politics.  Other interests include going to his place at  the lake, singing in a gospel trio, and volunteering at OU athletic functions.  Other organizations to which David belongs    include the OU Sooner Club and Shelter Box USA. Two things David enjoys on the weekend is church and spending time with  grandkids.

Someone David  admires is his wife, Lynn, because of her strong will and her giving nature. 

A wish David has for others is for good  health and happiness.  A daydream David  entertains is a life without stress and pain. “Why do people do the things they do?” is a curiosity he often considers.  “I Survived It All” will be the title of his  first book.  Advice he would give himself  if he could go back two years is, “Relax. It will all work out.”

David describes the ideal friend as  someone who is trustworthy, loyal, and forgiving.  He describes himself as the kind of friend  who will always help and listen.

Three things he does best are:

                      1._Help People

                       2._Organize

                        3._See the Big Picture

Things  to work on this year include learning to relax more and spending more time with  extended family.  He also spends time  with four dogs and his miniature burros.

Three  wishes for his family include health, happiness, and financial peace.

Bob and Ellen Usry brought counselors and students together to share the life-changing experiences that were part of RYLA 2011 with Norman Sooner Rotary. Bob related the joy and challenges that he and Ellen have shared over the last eighteen years, first as organizers and now as directors. From a trial beginning Rotary Youth Leaders Awards camp has served as an example for many other Rotary clubs to follow. Bob and Ellen believe each year has proven to be even better than the year before.  

RYLA camp provides student leaders an opportunity to develop skills and attitudes that they will be able to use in their positions as leaders on their campus and in life itself. Several students from 2011 were given the floor and related their personal observations as RYLA attendees. Life lessons for the students included treating everyone with respect and allowing others to be themselves. 

Jennifer Tregarten and Joan Johnson were asked to share what they had learned as first year student counselors. Jennifer explained her discovery that camp provided a time of testing as she focused on caring for her students and exemplifying the values of Rotary as she interacted with others. Joan commented on the changed lives she observed over the course of the week. Joan Baker was also recognized for her contributions to the success of the camp.  

Bethesda, Inc board member Beau Dean introduced two OU busines students who have provided over $16,000 to Bethesda, Inc this semester. Rachel Hill and Chase Miller, as part of OU's core business program, took a few minutes to share their experiences of taking their business from a start-up phase to production and now to closing their business.

The course curriculum allows students to develop a product that will be used to produce support for a community service organization. The first class of the semester involved establishing five businesses. Various community service organizations attended a Service Fair to explain their services and needs. Each business was responsible for choosing the service organizations they would support through their business. Over the past 16 years IBC has donated over $1 Million to charities int he Norman area. 

Rachel and Chase, along with their partners, chose to produce and sell Sooner Stickies. Their support of Bethesda, Inc. allows sexually abused children receive counseling and support. 2010-2011 over 460 children with an average stay of nine months to one year have received care at Bethesda. The monies from the project will allow Bethesda meet their obligations for the current year. Rachel and Chase were also involved in volunteer work within the Norman community providing over 700 hours of sweat equity to Middle Earth School. Their business is the first to complete the project, having sold out of their product. 

 Posting the sign up sheet for your reference for this week's bell ringing.

NEW 12/1: Bell Ringing at JC Penney is inside the WEST Door. Sorry for the confusion!

24 years ago a number of Norman’s business leaders determined that the city of Norman needed to provide opportunities for like-minded professionals and business owners to give back to their communities, their nation and the world. Today, this group, now known as Norman Sooner Rotary, along with others who have joined their ranks were celebrating their successes over the years.

Denise Kueny honored those original members before the club and gave each the microphone to share their thoughts. What makes Norman Sooner Rotary so special? Several mentioned the family atmosphere and included personal accounts of the support and encouragement that fellow members had offered during difficult times. Others mentioned the successful projects that had funded or supported life changing programs like RYLA camps, TOUR DE VIN, FOOD AND SHELTER FOR FRIENDS, and Thunderbird Clubhouse.

Doug Lyle recounted the club’s history. He shared how the club has continued to offer a wonderful group of people, who work well together, the opportunity to do great things around the world. Many have made friends here in the U.S., as well as, abroad by working in various international projects. Who would have thought that such a small group would have had such a phenomenal impact by providing over $100 million to Polio Plus? Always a step ahead, the club never thought twice about including women. It just seemed the natural thing to do according to Doug.

Denise recognized members Andy Paden and Grover Cleveland for their outstanding service to the club. Bob and Ellen Usry were honored for their support of RYLA and other projects that have made a significant contribution to the lives of youth in our community.

James Harp, as the incoming President of the club, announced several upcoming events to recognize the Silver Anniversary of Sooner Rotary on November 9, 2012 including a banquet. The banquet will provide a venue for historical reflections of the club’s contributions and for visions of future adventures. James also announced that the club’s banner will be updated over the course of the year.

Christi Moore led the membership in a discussion of future goals and objectives. Beginning with pointing out what our club does so well, members mentioned the inclusiveness of the group, the welcome feeling that is extended to new members, the support given to one another and continued enthusiasm.  Increasing membership, now at 105, to 150 and starting a new club were proposed as future goals. Members volunteered community service activities that could be adopted such as reading to children in the Norman’s public schools. Setting a goal of 100% sustaining membership was proposed, as was growing our international presence. A suggestion was made for members to plan to attend future International Assemblies to be held in Portugal and Australia as Ron Burton, a fellow Normanite, takes  the role as President of Rotary International.

The celebration concluded with birthday cupcakes distributed to each member as they were leaving. Thanks Denise for making this a special Birthday Bash!!

Additional announcements:

Secret Santa Party is December 2 at 6pm. Held at Crosspointe Church. Ellen Usry will be contacting members with names of children and items requested.

Salvation Army Bell Ringing December 1 and 2 at Dillard’s West entrance. Members need to sign up for 1 hour time slots.

Paul Harris Foundation supporters recognized: Doug Lyle, Bob Dill, Don Sherman, and Lynne Miller 

 A very informative program was given by Dr. Jeff Buyten of Norman. As a general/pediatric otolaryngologist, or for the more common term Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist, Dr. Buyten spoke to the issues of both children's and adult needs for his specialty. His practice treats patients from age 3 weeks to 97 years of age.

Many of us are familiar with the difficulties young children face with ear infections and the need for tubes to reduce the occurrence of those infections. Dr. Buyten explained the common reasons for the infections and the procedure that helps to alleviate those problems.

In addition, he discussed the likelihood of children having difficulties in sleeping due to sleep apnea and how that could be detrimental to cognitive and neurological development. Restless sleep is also associated with ADHD.  Many are aware of adults suffering from sleep apnea and how the lack of sleep can affect their lives.

Other areas of expertise include testing and treatment of allergies, cancer, and hearing. In fact, this specialty is the only one that treats the ear and hearing difficulties including replacing ear bones and fitting hearing aids.

Dr. Buyten and his wife are graduates of Norman High and OU. He also graduated from UTSW Medical Center.  Having lived in various places around the country, an offer to return to OK and family was a no-brainer. Dr. Buyten and his partners practice in Norman.

Sooner Rotary also inducted three new members, Kirby Owens, Adam Woods and Charles Foster. Kirby works as a marketing specialist at Tyler Advertising, Adam has opened his Chiropractic practice in Norman and Charles provides mortgages through Gatewood Mortgage. Denise Kueny, club president, led the three in their swearing in ceremony while sponsors gave Rotary pins to their new recruits.