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	Social Scholarship Challenge Voting has begun March 09, 2010 Submissions and votes take place via social media. Winners receive one-year tuition, iPad. The person whose big idea receives the most online votes will earn a 2010-11 scholarship to Oklahoma Wesleyan University. The Bartlesville-based university with satellite campuses in Tulsa and Oklahoma City announced its first social scholarship challenge Feb. more Tulsa Press Club to host book signing March 09, 2010 The Tulsa Press Club will host Bill Hanks for a book signing March 11 at 5:30 p. m. A recovering drug addict, Hanks offers his book Serenity: It’s a God Deal as a means to reach out to others to find Sobriety, Sanity and Serenity. The net proceeds benefit the Noel Moss Children’s Fund. more Meagher Oil & Gas Properties, Inc. changes name, corporate identity February 26, 2010 TULSA, Okla. (Feb. 16, 2010) – Meagher Oil & Gas Properties, Inc. , a Denver-based divestiture services firm with offices in Tulsa, recently announced a change in its name and a new corporate logo. more Chris Houston joins American Pipe Bending Company February 25, 2010 After 17 years of sales experience with Fortune 500 companies such as EMC, GE Medical, and Pitney Bowes, Chris Houston joins American Pipe Bending Company as the business development manager. In this capacity, Houston will assess marketing opportunities and build relationships with potential clients. Additionally, he will develop processes for training, reporting and future marketing efforts. “I am excited to build on the existing customer base at American Pipe Bending Company,” Houston said. more Tim Blake Nelson, Alfre Woodard to appear at Greenwood fund-rasier February 23, 2010 Native Tulsans and Actors Recognized at Annual Legacy Dinner Actor and Tulsa native Tim Blake Nelson will be honored by the Greenwood Cultural Center at its sixth annual Legacy Award Dinner on April 15. He has been featured in more 35 films but is best known for his role in the film O Brother, Where Art Thou? He also directed the film O based on William Shakespeare’s Othello. Nelson has also written a number of works for both the stage and screen. Another Tulsa native, Academy Award nominee Alfre Woodard, will be honorary chair of the dinner. more McCready promoted to Associate at Selser Schaefer Architects February 23, 2010 Selser Schaefer Architects (SSA) has promoted Andrew McCready to an associate. McCready has been with SSA for over six years and leads the SSA team which provides architectural and engineering services for one of the firm’s largest clients, H-E-B Grocery. A graduate of Oklahoma State University, McCready is one of three individuals responsible for designing Tulsa Community College’s Center for Creativity. McCready is heavily involved in professional and community organizations throughout Tulsa. more Tulsa Public Schools superintendent Dr. Keith Ballard to address bond issue at Tulsa Press Club February 23, 2010 Tulsa Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Keith Ballard will speak at the Tulsa Press Club’s Page One speaker series on Wednesday, February 17. He will address the March 2 Tulsa Public Schools bond issue election. The public will be asked to approve a $354 million bond issue to continue work on the improvement of schools throughout the district. more Emily Kaiser to Speak at Tulsa Press Club’s 2010 Distinguished Journalism Lectureship February 23, 2010 Emily Kaiser will be the speaker at the Tulsa Press Club's 2010 Distinguished Journalism Lectureship. The event is set for noon May 7 at Tulsa Community College's Center for Creativity, 909 S. Boston Ave. Kaiser, a Tulsa native, is The Economist’s correspondent for Reuters. more Tulsa Press Club Announces New Board Members February 23, 2010 800x600 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:{behavior:url(#ieooui) } / Style Definitions / table. 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Managing Director Melinda Stinnett said the expansion will help the company better serve its clients in the Oklahoma City area. “We are pleased to be part of the Oklahoma City community at this exciting time in its overall growth and history,” said Stinnett. more Flintco Wins 2009 National Associated Builders and Contractors Pyramid Award February 22, 2010 TULSA, Okla. (Feb. 18, 2010) -- The Flintco Companies, Inc. , the largest Native American owned company and one of the largest commercial contractors in the nation, won the 2009 National Associated Builders and Contractors Pyramid award for Excellence in Construction for its construction of the Oklahoma Heart Institute at Hillcrest Medical Center in Tulsa. more TPS Bond Issue Slated for Vote March 2 - Yes Vote Means No New Taxes February 22, 2010 Tulsa, OK -- Tulsans will have the opportunity to vote March 2 on the 2010 Tulsa Public Schools Bond Issue, a comprehensive $354 million bond proposal that will not raise taxes. "It is a proven fact that better schools have a direct impact on the quality of life of a city and lead to better neighborhoods, so this bond issue benefits everyone who calls Tulsa home," said Dr. Keith Ballard, TPS superintendent. "However, with 97 percent of the TPS buildings at more than 30 years old, we still have a long way to go, and Tulsa's children deserve safe, up-to-date facilities and high-quality learning environments," he added. more Tulsa's WNBA franchise unveils its name. January 25, 2010 After months of anticipation, the new WNBA Tulsa franchise officially unveiled its identity today with the announcement of the new team name, logo and colors. The new franchise will be named the Tulsa Shock and its colors black, red and gold. The logo features a basketball on top of “Tulsa Shock” with a lightning bolt through it. The “Tulsa” lettering has an Art Deco inspiration which was influenced by the city’s rich history in Art Deco architecture. more The Foundation for Tulsa Schools to Honor Lorton Family and QuikTrip Employees at Spirit of Innovation Gala January 21, 2010 The Foundation for Tulsa Schools will honor the Lorton Family and the employees of QuikTrip Corporation, represented by Chet Cadieux, at its Spirit of Innovation Gala, Thursday, March 11 at the Rennaissance Hotel. The reception will begin at 6 p. m. , follow ed by dinner at 7 p. more Schnake Turnbo Frank \| PR Promotes Lucinda Rojas to Senior Account Executive January 20, 2010 Lucinda Rojas has been promoted from account executive to senior account executive at Schnake Turnbo Frank \| PR. Rojas brings her expertise in community relations, media relations and event planning to the firm. Rojas has been awarded a number of Silver Link Awards from the Tulsa Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) as well as Bronze Quill Awards from the Tulsa Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC). She was also a 40 Under 40 Nominee in Oklahoma Magazine in 2007. more WNBA Tulsa Hires Experienced Sports Veteran as President January 11, 2010 Tulsa's new WNBA franchise has named Steve Swetoha as president. Swetoha has spent his entire career with sports franchises, including the Charlotte Sting of the WNBA (2003-05), a franchise whose front office and business operations he constructed in five months. He also spent time with the Charlotte Bobcats (2005-07) and Orlando Magic of the NBA (1998-2000), the Jacksonville Jaguars of the NFL (2000-02) and the Pittsburgh Penguins of the NHL (1985-94). Most recently, Swetoha was executive director of the Charlotte (N. more All-Decade Softball Team January 08, 2010 Alli Yeager (formerly Blake), STF \| PR account coordinator, Named to UCO’s All Decade Softball Team. Okay, when I started this project, the plan was just to do all-decade teams for the winter sports as well as the top 10 teams. But, having heard from several ex-athletes in various sports, I'll forge ahead with my all-decade picks for the rest. Today we'll go with the all-decade softball team and tomorrow it'll be baseball since those are spring sports coming up soon (well, maybe not if it stays 10-below with the wind chill like it is today!). more 200 Oklahomans Affected by Diabetes Snow Tube at Downtown in December December 10, 2009 Children with diabetes and their families will snow tube, courtesy of Oklahoma City’s ADA WHAT: A morning of snow tubing provided to children with diabetes and their families by Family Link, one of Oklahoma City’s American Diabetes Association’s programs dedicated to supporting people with diabetes and their families. WHO: The Oklahoma City chapter of the American Diabetes Association 200 Oklahomans – either with diabetes or related to someone with the disease WHEN: Saturday, December 12, 2009 9 a. m. - noon WHERE: The Bricktown Ballpark 2 South Mickey Mantle Drive Oklahoma City, OK VISUALS: Children with diabetes and their families snow tubing Crowd of 200 at The Brick Interviews with children, families and diabetes experts available . more Canadian State Bank Announces Name Change December 10, 2009 800x600 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions / table. MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5. 4pt 0in 5. 4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:. more WNBA Tulsa Franchise Narrows Team Name to Three; Fans to Make Final Choice November 30, 2009* The WNBA’s Tulsa franchise has narrowed its team name to three finalists, and is asking the fans to make the final choice. The three names are the Tulsa Shock, Fire and Tempo. Fans are being asked to cast their votes at www. wnba. more IABC chapter honors communications professionals November 20, 2009 By NANCY HOLLINGSHEAD, World Staff Writer Published: 11/1/2009 2:26 AM Tulsa's top communications professionals were honored by their peers on Sept. 24 at the annual Bronze Quill Awards, sponsored by the Tulsa chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators. The celebration, themed "Get to the Point," was held at Ralph Cole Photography Studio. Tom McKeon, president of Tulsa Community College, was named 2009 "Communicator of the Year" for his commitment to the advancement of communication education in Tulsa, specifically with the college's recent opening of the Center for Creativity in downtown Tulsa. more 2010 WNBA Draft Lottery to be held this week November 04, 2009 The lottery to determine the top five picks in the 2010 WNBA Draft will be held Thursday, Nov. 5. The Sacramento Monarchs, who posted a record of 12-22 this past season and missed the playoffs for the first time in seven years, have the best opportunity to secure one of the top three picks in the draft. The Minnesota Lynx have the next best odds of winning the lottery. more IABC/Tulsa Bronze Quill Award winners October 29, 2009 IABC/Tulsa held its annual Bronze Quill Awards reception Oct. 22 at Ralph Cole Photography Studio in Tulsa. Themed “Get to the Point,” the ceremony gave the chapter the opportunity to honor Tulsa’s top communications professionals. Dr. more WNBA Tulsa Investors Vote to Request Franchise from the League October 15, 2009 Tulsa Pro Hoops LLC, the group that is attempting to bring a WNBA franchise to Tulsa, has given notice to the league of its desire to exercise its option to purchase a membership in the WNBA. “The company has hits its benchmarks and elected to exercise its option and officially file its application,” said Bill Cameron, the company’s lead investor, chairman and chief executive officer. A decision from the WNBA is expected by the end of the month. In addition, Scott and Katie Schofield have pledged their support for bringing a WNBA franchise to Tulsa by becoming the latest investors to commit to securing a team. more Grammy Award Winner Joss Stone to headline River Rush October 07, 2009 River Parks Authority hosts inaugural gala, concert at the BOK Center Tulsa's River Parks Authority will host Joss Stone as the headlining act for the inaugural River Rush on October 10, 2009. Stone, a soul and R&B artist, is a Grammy Award winner who has sold over 10 million albums worldwide. Her first Tulsa appearance will cap a day of festivities showcasing the newly-renovated River Parks trails and other improvements along the Arkansas River. River Rush features these attractions: Run – River Rush, the flagship activity for the day, features a 5K run at 9:00 a. more Schnake Turnbo Frank \| PR Names Townsend Senior Account Executive September 28, 2009 Schnake Turnbo Frank \| PR (STF \| PR) has named Krista Townsend senior account executive of its Oklahoma City office. In her new position, Townsend will provide strategic counsel to clients, develop and manage communications plans and assist with business development. “Krista is an excellent addition to our firm,” said Karen Wicker, senior vice president of STF \| PR’s Oklahoma City office. “With more than 18 years of experience, Krista brings knowledge and expertise that will benefit our clients in business, health care, education and beyond. more Sixth Annual Midfirst Backyard Bowl Set For Sept. 11 September 09, 2009 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions / table. MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5. 4pt 0in 5. 4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:. more Oral Roberts University Sees Increase in Enrollment for Fall 2009 September 09, 2009* Oral Roberts University announced today that the school’s fall 2009 undergraduate and graduate enrollment is up by 73 students from the fall of 2008. The total enrollment for fall 2009 is 3,140 students, representing 49 states and 56 countries. The number of new students increased from 766 in 2008 to 902 in 2009, which is more than a 17% increase. “I am encouraged and energized by this increase, and believe it is a reflection of the renewed excitement on campus. more River Parks Authority Announces Inaugural River Rush September 09, 2009 Tulsa's River Parks Authority is pleased to announce Joss Stone as the headlining act for the inaugural River Rush on October 10, 2009. Stone, a soul and R&B artist, is a Grammy Award winner who has sold over 10 million albums worldwide. Her first Tulsa appearance will cap a day of festivities showcasing the newly-renovated River Parks trails and other improvements along the Arkansas River. River Rush features these attractions: Run – River Rush, the flagship activity for the day, features a 5K run at 9:00 a. more Schnake Turnbo Frank \| PR drafts Koehler as new media director August 27, 2009 Contact: Russ Florence Schnake Turnbo Frank \| PR 405. 213. 9970 info@stfpr. com TULSA, Okla. more Schnake Turnbo Frank \| PR announces promotions in Oklahoma City and Tulsa offices August 05, 2009 Blake Loepp and Alli Yeager have been promoted to account coordinators at Schnake Turnbo Frank \| PR. Loepp graduated from Oklahoma State University with a bachelor’s degree in public relations. He served as an intern in STF \| PR’s Tulsa office from October 2008 to August 2009. “Blake is a wonderful addition to our team. more Blind and Low Vision Oklahoma Youth Gain Independence, Confidence at Oklahomans Without Limits Summer Camp 2009 at UCO July 27, 2009 This week, Oklahoma League for the Blind will transform the University of Central Oklahoma into a safe haven of self-discovery for blind and visually impaired Oklahoma youth. The tenth annual Oklahomans Without Limits (OWL) Summer Camp starts today. OLB’s OWL Camp is free for children ages 9-18 who are blind or vision-impaired. Each camper is teamed with two peer counselors who provide support, encouragement and sighted assistance for camp activities. more WNBA FRANCHISE MAY BE IN STORE FOR TULSA July 23, 2009 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:{behavior:url(#ieooui) } Leaders Report Progress, Express Confidence In Tulsa’s Ability to Support Major-League Team A group of businessmen, businesswomen and community leaders from Tulsa and Oklahoma City today reported progress and expressed confidence in their efforts to bring a professional Women’s National Basketball Association franchise to Tulsa. Their goal is to begin playing home games at the BOK Center in June 2010. “To say this is exciting is an understatement,” said Bill Cameron, who is spearheading the effort with business partner David Box. “Momentum is building. more Investment group has Sept. 1 deadline to land WNBA team for 2010 season July 22, 2009* By LYNN JACOBSEN World Sports Writer Published: 7/22/2009 1:35 PM Last Modified: 7/22/2009 1:38 PM An investment group faces a Sept. 1 deadline in its attempt to bring a WNBA franchise to Tulsa by the start of the 2010 season. On Wednesday, a group of investors – led by Oklahoma City businessmen Bill Cameron and David Box – discussed their efforts to bring a professional women’s basketball team to Tulsa. Women’s National Basketball Association President Donna Orender also outlined the key factors it will take for Tulsa’s group to land a franchise. more Chuck Schnake Memorial Video July 09, 2009 . more IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR FRIEND AND MENTOR, CHUCK SCHNAKE (1931-2009) July 08, 2009 We lost a member of our family this weekend. But that’s only part of it. We lost a friend, a teacher and a mentor. While Chuck Schnake was best known as the man who founded the firm, he was very much a part of its daily life. more Blind Tinker Air Force Base Employee Honored Nationally as Employee of the Year June 24, 2009 David W. Gwin of Oklahoma League for the Blind in Oklahoma City has been named as winner of the 2009 Peter J. Salmon Employee of the Year Award, by National Industries for the Blind (NIB) . The Salmon Award honors employees who excel in their positions at NIB associated agencies, like Oklahoma League for the Blind (OLB). more Local Companies Dedicate New Alternative Fuel in Oklahoma June 21, 2009 TULSA, Okla. – Waste Management and the Lafarge Tulsa Cement Plant hosted a luncheon today to inform local community and business leaders about alternative fuel efforts in Oklahoma and to dedicate a new landfill gas pipeline. “We’re excited to announce the completion of this project to our community and partners who have been so supportive,” said Jim Bachmann of the Lafarge Tulsa Cement Plant. “This pipeline is the product of two companies working together creatively and responsibly for the good of both companies and our environment. more Tulsa Alternative Fuel Luncheon & Pipeline Dedication June 15, 2009 Normal 0 false false false EN-US X-NONE X-NONE MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 st1\:{behavior:url(#ieooui) } / Style Definitions / table. MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-priority:99; mso-style-qformat:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5. 4pt 0in 5. 4pt; mso-para-margin-top:0in; mso-para-margin-right:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:10. more Big Splash Water Park celebrates 25th anniversary May 26, 2009* This season will mark the 25th year of operation for Big Splash Water Park. The family-owned business started at Expo Square in 1984. Since then, the park has grown in the number of attractions and features, and is one of the largest family-owned water parks in the country. This year’s season will feature special events and promotions to celebrate the 25th Anniversary including Military Mondays, Family Sunday’s, special concerts and parties. more Schnake Turnbo Frank \| PR names new senior V.P. in Oklahoma City office May 14, 2009 Schnake Turnbo Frank \| PR has named Karen Wicker as senior vice president of its Oklahoma City office. Wicker, an Oklahoma City native, has worked at the firm’s Tulsa office since 2006. In her new role, she will oversee all phases of the company’s Oklahoma City operations, including client relations, business development and community activism. “Since joining our firm three years ago, Karen has excelled in all areas of performance,” said Becky J. more Hideaway Pizza to celebrate grand opening of Broken Arrow pizzeria April 24, 2009 Janie Harris Marketing Director, Hideaway Pizza 405. 245. 7416 jharris@hideawaypizza. com Oklahoma’s oldest pizzeria is making final preparations this week for the official grand opening of its newest location, 1150 N. more State workers have a voice in Poteau native April 15, 2009 Executive Q&A with Sterling Zearly http://newsok. com/state-workers-have-a-voice-in-poteau-native/article/3360846 BY JENNIFER PALMER The Oklahoman Published: April 12, 2009 In today’s uncertain economy, with many folks concerned about losing their jobs, Sterling Zearley is at the helm of an organization tasked with protecting the future of state employees. As executive director of the Oklahoma Public Employees Association , Zearley works be "a voice” for those workers. The 10 OPEA employees represent more than 10,000 state employees. more Tulsa Company Launches invisibleBracelet.org April 14, 2009 Virtual medical ID empowers Oklahomans in a health crisis Paramedics responding to a 911 medical emergency have a new tool to assist patients in a life-threatening health crisis. invisibleBracelet. org (iB), a Web-based emergency health registry, was launched earlier this month to more than 1. 2 million Oklahomans living in Tulsa, Oklahoma City and Grove. more Schnake Turnbo Frank \| PR Announces Ownership Transition March 17, 2009 TULSA, Okla. (March 17, 2009) - Ownership has changed hands at Schnake Turnbo Frank \| PR , one of Oklahoma's most recognized public relations firms. Becky J. Frank and Russ Florence have acquired the firm from Steve Turnbo, who will remain with the company full-time. more OK Ethics to host “Generations in the workplace” panel March 17, 2009 The Tulsa Chapter of the Oklahoma Business Ethics Consortium (OK Ethics) will host an event to examine the different generations in today’s workplace. The “Generations in the Workplace” panel will take place Thursday, March 26 from 11:30 a. m. -1:00 p. more TCC Gives First Look at Air Traffic Control Program and Training Facility March 09, 2009 Every day more than 50,000 aircrafts are guided safely through the national airspace system. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has selected Tulsa Community College to train future control tower personnel with a new air traffic control degree program. Members of the Tulsa aviation community and local media gathered Thursday to learn more about the FAA’s selection of TCC to participate in the Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative (CTI) program. TCC is only the second institution in Oklahoma to offer the training. more Soup line rally to be held Tuesday at state capital March 06, 2009 The Oklahoma Public Employees Association will host a rally on the south steps of the state Capitol on Tuesday, March 10, at 11:30 a. m. as part of its annual Lobby Day activities. This year’s theme is, “Soup Line ’09: Brother, Can You Spare a Raise?” Following the rally, OPEA will provide free soup and crackers for all attendees. more Hideaway Pizza has managed to maintain its cool for over 50 years. March 05, 2009 By Jennifer Palmer, The Oklahoman Hideaway Pizza has managed to maintain its cool for over 50 years. The pizza restaurant is just as famous for its atmosphere — with colorful decor and often colorful employees — as it is for its pizza. So how has the restaurant, which first opened in Stillwater 52 years ago, moved gracefully into the future? Creativity. "We have eccentric-looking employees,” said Janie Harris , Hideaway’s marketing director. more STF Featured on The Lost Ogle March 02, 2009 10 Possible Candidates for the STF \| PR Social Media Director opening…. Patrick, The Lost Ogle This past week, Schnake Turnbo Frank \| PR (one of the state’s top PR firms) announced a job opening for a Social Media Director. The job opening was announced via the YouTube clip above. If that’s not clever use of social media, I don’t know what is. more STF \| PR Launches into Social Media February 24, 2009 Schnake Turnbo Frank \| PR today announced it is hiring a full-time Social Media Director to guide the launch of a new interactive, multi-media division. “Social media is the future of public relations,” said Becky Frank, president and CEO of Schnake Turnbo Frank \| PR. “We’re looking for exactly the right person to lead us in this direction. This is an exciting time for our firm, and for the PR industry as a whole. more Mayfest Seeks Submissions for Youth Art Gallery February 12, 2009 Mayfest organizers are asking students in the Tulsa area to submit artwork for the 2009 Youth Art Gallery. Students’ artwork will be on display during this year’s festival, May 14-17, in the Performing Arts Center. The Youth Art Gallery will showcase the artwork of students grades K-12. Each student may submit one entry that has been completed within the 2008-2009 school year. more Ethics group seeks local nominees February 03, 2009 Going against the tide of negative news, the Oklahoma Business Ethics Consortium (Ok Ethics) is seeking to honor local companies for doing the right thing. The non-profit group of nearly 700 business leaders and professionals is currently seeking nominations its annual Compass Awards, a program that recognizes Oklahoma companies for actively promoting ethics at work. “So often we see what is wrong in the world; to balance that, we need inspiration from those who achieve success through honorable business practices. ” says Mike Strong, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Quality Award Foundation and Chairperson for the OK Ethics Compass Award Judging Panel. more Tulsans Invited to ‘Put on the Dog’ Feb. 21 February 03, 2009 “Puttin’ on the Dog with LIFE Senior Services’ 13th annual fundraising gala has been scheduled for February 21, with Carolyn and Bruce Stewart as the 2009 event chairs. Norma and Steve Turnbo will serve as honorary chairs. This year’s event will begin at 6 p. m. more Former presidents to speak at annual benefit dinner January 30, 2009 The Salvation Army is pleased to announce that former Presidents George H. W. Bush and Bill Clinton will be featured co-speakers at the upcoming 16th Annual Salvation Army William Booth Society Benefit Dinner which will be held on May 2, 2009, at the BOK Center. “We are truly honored that President Bush and President Clinton have agreed to join us for the 2009 Salvation Army dinner as co-presenters,” said Becky J. more Dr. Mark Rutland Announced as President-Elect of ORU January 29, 2009 Board Chair Mart Green and the Oral Roberts University Board of Trustees announced today the election of Dr. Mark Rutland as the next president of ORU. “We are excited about the future under the leadership of Dr. Rutland,” stated Green. more Tulsa Transit general manger is transit person of the year January 20, 2009 Bill Cartwright, general manager of the Metropolitan Tulsa Transit Authority, has been named the 2008 Oklahoma Public Transit Professional of the Year by the Oklahoma Transit Association. The announcement took place during the 11th Annual OTA ‘Awards for Excellence’ banquet at the Crowne Plaza Hotel here. Cartwright accepted the award from Theta Dempsey of CART, the University of Oklahoma and Norman transit service, who is the OTA president. He was introduced by Rick Cain, director of the Oklahoma City transit system, who was the 2007 recipient. more Explorer Pipeline Names New President January 14, 2009 more SpringPoint Technologies Announces Launch of Sister Company Bluewater Managed Services January 14, 2009 SpringPoint Technologies, LLC. , a provider of software, custom . NET, and SharePoint development, announced today the launch of its sister company, Bluewater Managed Services. Bluewater Managed Services will focus on providing remote-based IT support to small and medium-sized businesses. more “Tulsa Deco” airs Tuesday, December 2nd at 7pm on KTUL Channel 8 January 14, 2009 These decorated buildings started appearing in Tulsa during the 1920s oil boom, and the deco age flourished through the 1940s. Experts consider Tulsa one of the best cities for deco architecture, alongside Miami Beach, Los Angeles and New York. Now video producer / narrator Jack Frank (who produced the popular documentaries “Fantastic Tulsa Films”) has put together a new program that celebrates the city’s extraordinary collection of deco buildings. His new film, Tulsa Deco will air on Tuesday, Dec. more The Trust Company of Oklahoma Announces Promotions January 05, 2009 The Trust Company of Oklahoma has announced five internal promotions: vice president, two assistant vice presidents, trust officer and investment officer. Kathy King was promoted to vice president, after 23 years with The Trust Company of Oklahoma. King served as assistant vice president from 2001 to 2008. Prior to becoming assistant vice president, she was a trust officer with the firm. more Vintage Sooner Football Pride Song Released As Novelty Gift December 19, 2008 Tipping its hat to the dominant legacy of Sooner football, the Oklahoma Music Hall of Fame has released Oklahoma country music artist Max Boydstun’s rendition of the classic song, “OU -- It’s Hard to be Humble, Take No Prisoners!” as a CD single to be sold as a novelty fundraiser. The song, written by Roger Foster and originally released in 1981, offers a humorous and semi-politically incorrect look at an earlier era of OU football. “Things were a little different in the 80s,” Boydstun said. “True Sooner fans will appreciate the honesty and tongue-in-cheek humor of the song, and veteran fans can challenge younger fans to recognize the names of some of the Sooner greats mentioned in the lyrics. more Tulsa Deco - Airs on OETA December 10, 2008 Jack Frank's show Tulsa Deco is running on OETA, Channel 11 in Tulsa and Channel 13 in Oklahoma City at 5 pm on Saturday, December 13. more ORU Concert Brings a Christmas Underneath the Star December 03, 2008 The 2008 Oral Roberts University Christmas celebration, one of Tulsa's favorite annual community Christmas events, is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 5 at 7:30 p. m. at the ORU Mabee Center. more OPEA Files Suit Against Former Employee & Recently Formed Oklahoma Corrections Professionals Association November 26, 2008 The Oklahoma Public Employees Association (OPEA) has filed a lawsuit in Cleveland County district court alleging that Cleveland County resident, Dean Balmer, a former OPEA employee, breached code of ethics and confidentiality policies that prohibited the use, dissemination and retention of OPEA’s proprietary membership information. OPEA also alleges that federal and state copyright infringement occurred, claiming information was wrongfully obtained and utilized to solicit OPEA members in an effort to create Oklahoma Corrections Professionals (OCP) - a new association in direct competition for OPEA’s current state corrections employees’ membership. "Our purpose at OPEA is to represent the rights of our members,” said Sterling Zearley, OPEA Executive Director. “Part of that duty as an Association includes protecting our membership's confidential information. more TCC Hosts Breakfast Meeting November 14, 2008 Dr Anirban Basu, a nationally recognized economist, spoke to almost 300 Tulsa area business leaders, educators, and Tulsa Community College faculty and administration at TCC’s annual Joint Advisory Committee Breakfast Meeting on Friday, Nov. 7, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. "This event is an opportunity for Tulsa Community College to show our appreciation to our business advisors for their service to the college,” Lauren Brookey, TCC’s vice president of external affairs, said. “Our many career and workforce education programs are a vital component of TCC, and the involvement of the business advisors within these programs is critical. more The Blackberry Storm Available In U.S. November 21 Exclusively From Verizon Wireless November 13, 2008 The BlackBerry® Storm™ (model 9530) – the first touch-screen BlackBerry smartphone with the world’s first “clickable” touch-screen – will be available beginning Nov. 21 in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www. verizonwireless. com for $199. more New Alliance to Support, Empower Oklahoma November 12, 2008 The Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits will hold a news conference at 11 a. m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12, in Constitution Hall at the University of Central Oklahoma, to announce the formation of powerful new support system to benefit Oklahoma’s more than 18,000 nonprofit organizations. more Groundbreaking of John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park to be held Nov. 17 November 11, 2008 The groundbreaking ceremony for the John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park will be held at 10:00 a. m. on Monday, November 17 between Elgin and Detroit directly south of the Martin Luther King Memorial Expressway (I-244) and is open to the public. The program and reception will be held immediately after the groundbreaking at the Greenwood Cultural Center. more Verizon Wireless and DVIS Team Up for School Supply Drive September 08, 2008 Donate school supplies to help kick-start the school year. Verizon Wireless, owner and operator of the nation’s most reliable network, and Domestic Violence Intervention Services, Inc. have teamed up to gather school supplies for area students affected by domestic violence. Green Country residents are encouraged to donate new school supplies to the Verizon Wireless Communications stores located in Tulsa and Owasso from now through Aug. more