Representing Oklahoma and the Midwest Caryn Ross of Norman is Food Network's "Fat and Sassy Mama". Her love for cooking began at an early age and her desire to tell others about her cooking adventures began as a speech in high school. What began at Midway Grocery  providing Thursday Cinnamon Rolls has lead to reaching thousands appearing on OKC TV Channel 9's weekly cooking session, with Paula Dean and Rachel Ray on their food tv programs, representing Kraft Foods as the winner of a national Philadelphia Cream Cheese contest, and with published recipes online and in magazines. Claiming to be "just" an average housewife, mom and volunteer, Caryn believes she has brought a different approach to cooking not found in the current food programming. Future plans include producing her own Sassy Woman TV show, publishing her cook book in 2012 and initiating her website, www.fatandsassymama.com, giving families sassy, delicious meals while saving hundreds of dollars a year. Her website is the answer to parents struggling to have time for preparing meals and includes meal plans, recipes, grocery lists and coupons at a minimal cost. Caryn has no problems revealing those "secrets" that make food so special and even shared a tip or two with the club.

Other news from our meeting included Conni Eckstein bringing attention to community service projects including the repair of  benches at Andrews Park that had been donated by the club years ago. In addition, requests were made for volunteers to come out for the Hispanic Festival to be held this Sunday from 2-4 pm. Trash pickup was successful although more were needed in the future.
In addition, Denise Kueny on behalf of Sooner Rotary, presented Judi Simpkins with a check for $5000 to be donated to the Kay Absher Scholarship in the Bridges program. J.T. also presented a check to Sooner Rotary of $22000 received as additional funds raised through the Tour de Vin to be used by our club over the course of the year.
One final reminder regarding Slice of Night Golf Tournament: Volunteers are still needed and money for tickets is due on Tuesday. Any one with questions is asked to contact Kevin Murphree or Chad Vice.