Monty Thornbrough with a program from Daniel Crane on the Altus AFB Gameday Flyovers.
1/28 Altus Affair Meeting
There will be a very short meeting, after lunch, to discuss specifics of An Altus Affair - The Magic of Rotary. Anyone interested is encouraged to attend.
Junior Rotarian for the Month
Altus High School Senior, Jazz Sidoi, son of Toni and Rodlyn Sidoi, Jazz plays the Trombone in the Pride of Oklahoma and is a worship singer for his church. He is a Fine Arts intern at AHS and attends the SWTC Biomedical program. Jazz is undecided on his major but knows it will be in the medical field. He has already been accepted to Oklahoma University.
1/28 50/50 Drawing
There will be a 50/50 drawing tomorrow. All proceeds from the 50/50 will go towards An Altus Affair - A Night of Magic
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
Saturday, 2/15 - Rotary will serve the meal at Operation C.A.R.E.
Tuesday, 2/25 - We will celebrate Rotary's Founding with world understanding and good will.
Saturday, 3/8 - An Altus Affair - The Magic of Rotary
Last week's ROTD was Jim Bob Rempel with a program from Zelda Sullivan, Our Blood Institute (OBI).
Sometimes I have to become a real internet sleuth to find information about our Rotarian of the Day. Please let me know if anything is incorrect. If you're a future ROTD and you want to share your details with me, just email them to debra.valerio@gmail.com.
We announced at our meeting on the 14th that this month Tal Oden celebrates 73 years of service to the Altus Rotary. The button below has some interesting facts about 1952, the year Tal joined.
New Rotary members, get connected with ClubRunner, ask me about it.
Finishing the touch ups tomorrow afternoon and Grant Project is completed.
Time To CelebrateBirthdays andRotary Anniversaries
Mary Beth Tischler-Dobbs, 13yrs
1/24
Dwayne Martin, 15yrs
1/26
Last Week's Program
Zelda Sullivan, representing Our Blood Institute (OBI), delivered an educational presentation on the significance and simplicity of donating blood. Zelda informed us that the Oklahoma Blood Institute has expanded its reach beyond Oklahoma to include Coffee Memorial in Amarillo, parts of northern Texas, and Arkansas, hence the name change. OBI is currently the sixth largest non-profit organization in the nation.
Every two seconds, someone requires blood; although 62% of the population is eligible to donate, only 3% do.
Individuals with many medical conditions, such as diabetes, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol, can still donate blood, provided their condition is well-managed. Many previous restrictions that prevented people from donating have been lifted.
The secret to a successful blood donation is preparation. In the days leading up to the donation, it is recommended to consume iron-rich foods and stay hydrated.
Whole blood donations are the most common form of donation, involving the donation of a pint of blood in a process that lasts approximately an hour. This donation can potentially save up to three lives and can be repeated every 56 days, with the shelf life of whole blood being 42 days.
Click the button below and find a donation center today!
Jim Bob Rempel, a respected figure in the community of Altus, is married to Kristen and they are proud parents of three beautiful daughters: Avery, Landry, and Collins. Originally from Frederick, Oklahoma, Jim Bob and his family have now made Altus their home.
Before his current role, Jim Bob worked as a mortgage banker at Arvest Bank in Lawton. However, in 2019, he took on a new challenge as Assistant Vice President at Shamrock Bank in Altus. His dedication and expertise have made him a valuable asset to the bank.
Jim Bob's commitment to the community of Altus is evident as he represents personally and professionally in various organizations. He is an active member of the Altus Chamber of Commerce's Committee of 100, where community and business members greet newcomers and “ensure they feel welcomed, valued, and a part of our community.”. Jim Bob serves as a board member for Navajo Public Schools and is the manager of the USSSA Oklahoma Assault baseball team. Additionally, Jim Bob participates annually in the Jim Holland Memorial Golf Tournament, a beloved community event that raises funds for scholarships at Western Oklahoma State College.
Furthermore, Jim Bob is a proud member of the Altus Rotary Club, having joined in 2019. Thank you for your service to your club and your community, Jim Bob!
Altus Rotary Club Newsletter
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