Joe was born in Tulsa and graduated from Joplin High School in 1986. Attending the University of Tulsa, he obtained his Bache of Art Degree in Psychology in 1990. He graduated from the University Of Tulsa College Of Law in 1993. After earning his Juris Doctorate, he moved to Vinita to practice law.

Currently, Joe is an attorney with Jones & Gardner in Vinita. Joe's wife, Kimberly, is a District Manager for Cato Fashions. In his spare time he enjoys hunting and fishing. He was sponsored by Dan Janis.

September is New Generations Month. Rotary clubs of the world give special emphasis to the many Rotary-sponsored 
programs that serve children and young people. During this month, many clubs give increased attention to Youth Exchange 
activities.
         Interact: Interact,a Rotary-sponsored youth service club,was launched by the RI Board of Directors in 1962. The
first Interact Club was established by the Rotary Club of Melbourne, Florida, USA. Interact Clubs provide opportunities
for boys and girls of secondary school age to work together in a world fellowship of service and international 
understanding. The term,"Interact" is derived from "inter" for international, and "act" for action. 
Every Interact Club must be sponsored and supervised by a Rotary Club and must plan annual projects of service to its 
school, community and in the world.
         
Today, there are more than 11,920 Interact clubs with 274,160 members in over 119 countries. Interactors develop 
skills in leadership and attain practical experience in conducting service projects, thereby learning the satisfaction 
that comes from serving others. A major goal of Interact is to provide opportunities for young people to create greater
understanding and goodwill with youth throughout the world.
                                                                --The ABC's of Rotary

Why Join Your Local Rotary Club?

The Opportunity to Serve . . . Rotarians provide service at the local and international levels that addresses healthcare needs, hunger & poverty, illiteracy, disaster relief & environmental issues, to name just a few areas of Rotarian activity. Through participation in these projects, members experience the fulfillment that comes from giving back to the community.

Spotlight on SERVICE...WATER WELL PROJECT

It's very name means "water," yet Nicaragua faces a drinking water crisis...

The poorest Nicaraguan citizens and most remote barrios face life-threatening danger every day they drink the dirty and often contaminated water from their hand-dug wells. Facing harsh soil conditions and economic obstacles, Nicaraguans need clean water. They need your help!

> ... is an opportunity for small and robust clubs as well as individuals to participate in the Nicaraguan Water Well Drilling Program, a viable and vital international project started in 2000 by The Rotary Club of Tulsa. The goal is to provide potable water to the poor who live in the barrios of Nicaragua. We encourage each Rotary Club to sponsor one or more wells to help save and change thousands of lives.

How the money is spent: The Own-A-Well Program is a sound investment of your charitable dollars, literally giving hands and feet to your generosity in communities in dire need. 100% of your Own-A-Well contribution goes directly to the cost of drilling the wells. The administrative and fund-raising expenses are paid by Rotary Clubs in Tulsa, OK, and other Rotary Clubs throughout the Rotary World. The program's major support has come from The Rotary Club of Tulsa, The Rotary Foundation and other clubs within Rotary District No. 6110. In addition, importantfinancial support has come from Rotary Clubs throughout the U.S.A.