Upcoming Club 99 Programs — Join Us!

How do we create a workplace environment that is good for mothers, families and children? With funding support from Olivia Walton's Ingeborg Initiatives, the Women's Foundation of Arkansas commissioned a collaborative initiative exploring the intersection of maternal economic security and early childhood access in Arkansas. This latest research will be presented to the public for the first time by Ingeborg Initiatives director Anna Koelsch, with follow-up commentary from Arkansas Children's chief people officer Crystal Kohanke, who will share actionable items that business leaders can and should take to create family-friendly workplaces.

No meeting at noon, but — instead — we're partying at 5 p.m. at Film Alley in Breckenridge Village for a club-wide shindig social. In addition to getting to know your peers better, and you'll be able to bowl, enjoy the arcade, dine on great food and enjoy the drinks! It's going to be a memorable gathering and you'll enjoy the time socializing with your fellow Rotarians.

No meeting March 24 since it's spring break for the school districts. We'll be back next week on March 31

The NOWDiagnostics team is tackling one of Arkansas’ most pressing health challenges: fast, affordable access to reliable testing close to where people live and work. CEO Rob Weigel will be on hand to talk about the issues and how NOWDiagnostics fits into the health landscape. In too many communities, especially rural and underserved areas, a simple lab test can still mean long drives, long waits and delayed care—and their work is focused on changing that reality.​ Learn first-hand how innovative testing technology is reshaping access, to understand the real‑world stories behind the data.

Arkansas faces a tight labor market alongside persistent skills and educational gaps, yet it also has unprecedented momentum and collaboration around practical solutions. Mike Rogers helps lead the governor's workforce strategy and will outline how aligning education, business, and public policy can turn Arkansas’ workforce into a decisive competitive advantage—attracting new employers, strengthening existing businesses, and expanding the number of high‑quality jobs across the state. Rogers willdetail current initiatives to close those gaps and broaden workforce participation, and identify actionable ways business and civic leaders can directly contribute to building a stronger, more prosperous Arkansas for the long term.

How do you get young people off a street corner and into an environment to change the arc of their lives? Why do typical education models often don't resonate with many demographic groups and, most often, negatively impact those who are the poorest and most underserved? As a result, disenfranchised kids often turn the wrong direction in a community. META24 is an approach now in place in Little Rock, Chicago, Atlanta, Detroit, and more for those who need a different approach.  You'll hear founder Dr. Flavian Prince explain what's different, and why this approach has refueled the growth and position of Arkansas Baptist College in Little Rock.