Presidents Distinguished for 18 Straight Years!
Our Past Club President, LiChing Hickey, announced on June 6, 2026, that the Will Rogers Club will receive President’s Distinguished status for the 18th straight year! This is an honor that puts Will Rogers into the upper tier of clubs throughout the world. Congratulations to the Will Rogers club.
We are celebrating the occasion by an event to be held on July 21, 2026 at our regular meeting place at 6:00 pm. There will be a buffet catered by Tacos for Life followed by a brief recognition of those who contributed to the club’s achievement. Please contact Barbara Crockett at momof3crocketts@gmail.com for more information. Visitors are welcome.
Chris Hickey Toastmaster of the Year
The Will Rogers Club is proud to announce that our own Chris Hickey as been awarded “Outstanding Toastmaster of the Year” for District 16 for the 2024-2025 year. Chris is our Sergeant-at-Arms, Zoom Master, an outstanding speaker, a member of more than one club, and active in District activities. Congratulations to Chris!
Joe Charleston Selected as Top 100 Speaker
Joe Charleston has been selected as a Top 100 speaker at the Top Speaker Tournament held on September 6, 2025. This is indeed a great honor considering that there were over 3000 applications for the event originating from Sydney, Australia. Congratulations to Joe.
Andy Craig Receives Ziglar Master Coach Certification
Andy Craig was one of four persons that was recently honored for receiving the “Ziglar Master Coach Certification”. Will Rogers is honored to have a professional public speaker in its ranks. Congratulations to Andy!
The Will Rogers Club is also proud of our own member Andy Craig for placing 3rd at the Oklahoma Toastmasters District Conference held on April 20, 2024. He did the very best he has ever done…& now is more than ever ready to continue winning with more competitions and speeches and events…international is still in his sight!
Easter at the Piano
Sandy Knox, professional pianist, and 18-year member of Will Rogers Toastmasters performed her “Easter at the Piano” program 17 places this year. She performs regularly at various venues around the Tulsa area. Toastmasters has helped her tremendously when speaking with her audiences. Attending weekly Toastmasters meeting has also increased her confidence in all aspects of her life, including performance.
75th Anniversary Party a Huge Success!
Around 50 people met at Golden Corral on August 22, 2023 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Will Rogers Toastmasters Club on August 20, 1948. The event was attended by current members, past members, District 16 officials and Channel 6 news. The party was an epic event, and a considerable amount of credit goes to Sandy Knox who was the principal organizer of the event. There were many photos taken and a few will be shared below.
Past President Sandy Bach, DTM, presents a special gift to Sandy Knox who organized the event.
Attendees meeting in a decorated room with a patriotic theme.
District Director Ray Willis, DTM, congratulates The Will Rogers Club for its success.
Congratulations to Chandra Nandikolla
Congratulations to Chandra Nandikolla, DTM, for recently receiving an MBA degree from the University of Oklahoma. He has worked hard over the past four years and his dream for receiving an MBA has been achieved. Chandra credits Will Rogers members for their encouragement and for the high standards promoted by the club. Chandra is the past Program Quality Director for District 16.
Meet the Most Patriotic and Enthusiastic Member!
President Andy Craig said it so well at our July 6 meeting when introducing Jon Danh as the Toastmaster for the evening. Jon is an immigrant to this country from Viet Nam and has become a proud citizen of the United States.
Andy Craig Joins Professional Speakers Bureau International
The Will Rogers Club is proud to announce that Andy Craig has joined Professional Speakers Bureau International as one of its elite speakers. Andy is an international keynote speaker and trainer. This is indeed a true honor for Andy and our congratulations! The link below provides additional details.
Www.TerrificSpeakers.com/andy-craig
Andy Craig’s New Book
Andy Craig has written a new book that is available on Amazon. His book is entitled Passion Power: Discover the 3 Indispensable Keys to Your Success! Andy Craig walks you through the three key areas in creating the success you seek in life. He starts with the question: “Are you settling?” He shares his own journey in the pursuit of his desires in life. He continues and discusses the 3 keys to empowering your success. (1) Your Past. Break through the bondage that has held you captive in your past. (2) Your Provision. Uncover the hidden resources you have in your provision. (3) Your Purpose. Unleash what you were created for with your purpose. Follow these three keys to wield your Passion Power and fuel the achievement of your hidden desires.
Early reviews of the book were very positive.
New Members
The Will Rogers Club welcomes several new members to the club. These include: Alexandra Paredes, Caleb Lear (returning member), Frank Nguimya and Cesar Galvan.
Alexandra Paredes. Alexandra joins Toastmasters to improve her confidence as a public speaker. She works as a speech therapist at Ascension St. John Encompass Rehabilitation Health. She is also involved in marketing. Alexandra comes from San Antonio, Texas, and originally from Lima, Peru. She enjoys traveling and dining in the restaurants in Tulsa.
Caleb Lear. Caleb is a returning member and has immediately engaged in active involvement. Welcome back!
Frank Desailly Nguimya. Frank joins as a new member with a goal of improving his speaking skills. He attends Oral Roberts University and is originally from Cameron, Africa. He is also fluent in the French language.
Cesar Galvan. Cesar is joining Toastmasters to develop confidence as a public speaker. He currently works at Aaon Inc. in Tulsa as a system engineer in commercial air conditioning. He is a long-term resident in the Tulsa area and originally from central Mexico. Welcome to Cesar!
Debbie Rowden welcomes Alexandra Paredes into the Club
Winners of the Week, June 16, 2026
Caleb Lear (returning member), Chris Hickey, Frank Nguimya (new member)
Cesar Galvan is welcomed into the club by Barbara Crockett