FROM THE FROM THE CHAIRMAN... PRESIDENT... Last month we inducted into the each and every day. I am beyond It is hard to believe that we are I would like to take this Oklahoma Hall of Fame eight impressed with the work done by this closing in on the 96th year for the opportunity to recognize the extraordinary Oklahomans, each mighty team. Oklahoma Hall of Fame. The past leadership of the Oklahoma Hall of possessing unique contributions As a donor, you may know 12 months have seen tremendous Fame. Our board of directors gives that have made Oklahoma, our us through just one of the many growth in the families we serve. From of their time, talent, and treasure to Nation, and the world a better avenues in which we ful昀椀ll our See You Saturdays and Spring Thing support our mission and we could place. Congratulations again to mission. You may have attended the to Summer Thursdays and Fall Y’All, not be more grateful. Representing Dwight Adams, Chairman Rocky induction ceremony or Oklahoma there are more than 40 free days every corner of the state, their Barrett, Judith James, Bill Lance, J Born & Brewed, accompanied your where the Oklahoma Hall of Fame voices ensure we are providing for Mays, Madeline Manning Mims, children or grandchildren on a 昀椀eld at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum is all Oklahomans. I would like to Barry Pollard, and the family of trip to the Museum, or purchased providing exciting opportunities to thank Becky Dixon for her support posthumous Honoree Mary Golda one of our publications through our community. while serving as chair for the past Ross. You can learn more about Scissortail Gifts, but I promise you Our Homeschool Days’ two years and welcome Frank the Class of 2023 in this issue. have just scratched the surface of all program is meeting the need in Merrick who assumed the role And, nominations for the Class that is available to you. supporting and enhancing the earlier this month. of 2024 are due March 1st, so If you have not already done so, curriculum of those educating at There has never been a better please nominate someone from I hope you will mail your year-end home and through co-ops. Through time to support the Oklahoma Hall your community that is worthy of gift today to ensure that together we program outreach we are meeting of Fame as we share the incredible Oklahoma’s Highest Honor. can continue to meet the needs of educators and students where stories that inspire future generations At the board meeting earlier this Oklahomans of all ages. they are with pop-up exhibits, through our many programming month I concluded my two-year books, and activities. The demand opportunities. Wishing you and term as chair of the Oklahoma Hall for these programs has increased yours a joyful holiday season and a of Fame. Serving in this capacity dramatically over the past 12 Happy New Year! I have learned so much more Rebecca Dixon months, reinforcing the need for all about the Oklahoma Hall of Fame, CHAIRMAN that we do in Telling Oklahoma’s the extensive and ever-growing Story Through Its People. Plans are in programming, and the staff that place to expand our outreach in the Shannon L. Rich makes everything we do possible coming year to meet the demand. PRESIDENT & CEO CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD CHAIRMEN’S COUNCIL ANN HARGIS OKLAHOMA CITY REBECCA DIXON TULSA GOVERNOR BILL ANOATUBBY ADA CATHY JAMESON DAVIS CALVIN J. ANTHONY STILLWATER HANNIBAL B. JOHNSON TULSA CHAIRMAN-ELECT OF THE BOARD CLAYTON I. BENNETT OKLAHOMA CITY MAUTRA STALEY JONES OKLAHOMA CITY FRANK W. MERRICK OKLAHOMA CITY NEVYLE R. CABLE JENKS DIAN JORDAN BROKEN BOW PAT HENRY LAWTON PEGGY KATES OKLAHOMA CITY CHAIRMAN EMERITUS GLEN D. JOHNSON OKLAHOMA CITY CATHY KEATING OKLAHOMA CITY BRUCE T. BENBROOK WOODWARD ROXANA LORTON TULSA KAREN KEITH TULSA TOM J. MCDANIEL OKLAHOMA CITY KATHY LASTER SHAWNEE ORS VICE CHAIRMEN OF THE BOARD JOE P. MORAN III TULSA MARK LONDAGIN GROVE AMANDA R. CLINTON ROSE LEE ALLAN SMITH OKLAHOMA CITY GREG MASSEY DURANT SAMUEL COMBS III TULSA MARK A. 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