29 20 644 https://history.okeq.org/files/original/2a368d15ce83bf09297095ffc8853057.pdf 783006d54e8780a291d404d613479e0d PDF Text Text a:57 AM Sun Feb 9 < Netflix Facebook m AA Vanguard berlin in october i tulsawc Fidelity TulsaCorp KWGS Tulsa Opera Announces 202... Control4 RV Trip 0 Page A12 IT, Tulsa World, February 9, 2020, Page A12 Richard Alan Koenig < Th.is world lost a tn,e Opera, a position he held genlleman of substance and until his death. style \\ith the pass ng of Richard was committed Richard Koenig, 55,i of Tulsa to the organization's special heritage, vision and cul• on January 2, 2020 sur• rounded by family. ture by continuing to bring Richard was born July 11, world-class opera produc­ 1964 in Alton, Illinois, to par­ tions to the Tulsa stage. He ents, Helene Marie Koenig was excited for the future of and Harry Danvin Koenig. Tulsa Opem and instrumen­ He was reared throughout tal in planning for increased Illinois during his child· growth and achievement. Richard believed new and hood before moving \\ith his family to Plano, Texas, in his teenage increasingly larger audiences should years. He graduated from Plano High have the opportunity to appreciate and School in 1982. enjoy opera just as he did. After college in Texas, Richard The path for this in his ,iew was relocated with his parents to Owasso, Tulsa Opera introducing and offering Oklahoma, in the mid-80s. He eventu• opera and talented performers in as ally ended up in "!\Ilsa where his love many different forms and venues as of retail fashion landed him employ­ possible. lb accomplish this, Richard ment at Lochmann's at the Plaza and led Tulsa Opera's introduction of many Renbergs Department Store i.n Utica innovative vocal music education and Square. outreach programs benefiting 1>eople In October or 1988, Richard began at all age levels throughout the co m ­ what would become a 25-year tenure munity. These programs compliment• at Saks Fifth Avenue in Utica Square. ed and increased the organization's He was most notably known as the de­ unique cultural value, producing the partment manager of fine and fashion very best of time-tested and exciting jewelry during his years at Saks. opera for Tulsa. Richard forged a lifelong relation­ Richard provided enlightened, ship not only ,vith many of his clien­ vigorous and inspiring leadership for Tulsa Opera at a most opportune time tele but \\ith an array of nationally known jewelry designers during his for the organization. Every day, for time at Saks. He had a keen eye and all involved, Richard Koenig was and the knowledge to recognize the quality always will be the best of 1\ilsa Opera. and craftsmanship it took to make a ln the fall of 2013, Richard was custom piece of jewelry. diagnosed ,vith pulmonary fibrosis. He always had a very successful Despite medical therapY, he ultimately jewelry department at Saks because of undenvent a bilateral lung transplant his high standards and expectations at St. Josephs Hospital in Phoenix in in customer semce. He had an innate December of 2018. sense of what his clients' tastes in jew­ Unfortunately after making his one elry were in the 'l\llsa market on his year anniversary, complications from many buying trips to New York for fine an infection took his life much sooner and estatejewelry. than expected. A cause very close to Richard's heart Besides Tulsa Opera, Richard sat on during his time at Saks was Fashion• numerous boards and generously con­ A-Cure, a Pink Ribbon event benefit• tributed to many local organizations ing Oklahoma Project \Voman and over the years. women's breast health. Richard allvays had a sense of fash­ For over 10 years, New York fashion ion and style and was kno"�1 for being designer Carmen Marc Valvo and Saks an impeccable dresser. He loved col­ Fifth Avenue partnered to bring his lecting antiques, going to estate sales latest collection to 1\ilsa to support and enjoying a matinee at the Circle Project \Voman. Richard and Carmen Cinema. He always loved a good book, became lifelong friends through Pink especially historical reads about the Ribbon. British monarchy and Q.ueen Victoria. Richard was co-chairman of the New York City held a special place in highly. successful 2010 Fashion-A-Cure his heart. He relished the energy and event He was t.he recipient in 2012 of vibe of the city and the opportunity the prestigious Hope Award given for to see old friends in the jewelry and his outstanding efforts and dedication fashion industry. in fighting breast cancer. Richard was preceded in death by his father, Harry Darwin Koenig. He \Vhile at Saks as jewelry manager, Richard began his collaboration with is sumved by his partner of 30 years, Tod Neumann of Tulsa; his mother, Tulsa Opera. His contributions to special events, that Richard created, Helene Harper Koenig of Broken greatly benefited Tulsa Opera and the Arrow; brothers, Roger Koenig of community. A highlight was when Broken Arrow and Michael Koenig or Richard brought in famed jewelry de­ Houston, Texas; sister, Janet Koenig of signer, David Yum1an who participated Fort Smith, Arkansas and their fami­ in events for 1\1lsa Opera. lies; broU1ers-in-law, Steve Neumann Richard quickly became one of the of Basking Ridge, New Jersey and most productive board members of Scott Neumann of Brooklyn, New York Tulsa Opera and led many success· and their families; as well as numer• ful special events. He reenergized the ous cousins, nieces and nephews. organization's signature event, the A Celebration of Life Semce will be held at 11 :00 am, 111ursday, March 19, annual Opera Ball. Richard's love of opem took him 2020, at ninity Episcopal Church. In on a new career path in April of 2013, lieu of flowers, donations may be made when he became the Director of Oe1•e l ­ to 1\ilsa Opera. opment and Donor Relations for Tulsa • � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oklahoma LGBT+ History > In Memoriam Description An account of the resource <strong>Physical Media:</strong> <br /><br /><br /><strong>Digital Media:</strong> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. 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He recieved a bilateral lung transplant in 2018. One year later complications from an infection caused his passing. His friends and family will always remember him for his style, love for antiques, and his passion for the Opera. Richard Koenig Tulsa Opera https://history.okeq.org/files/original/c5b35367b2a801842bde67f56ad55de3.pdf 516048347121190aac8017f32dcdbcdf PDF Text Text �������������� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oklahoma LGBT+ History > In Memoriam Description An account of the resource <strong>Physical Media:</strong> <br /><br /><br /><strong>Digital Media:</strong> Person An individual. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2020] Robert Gregory Mayfield Funeral Service Program Subject The topic of the resource Robert Gregory Mayfield (17 July 1962 - 21 February 2020) Funeral Service Program Description An account of the resource A program for Robert Gregory Mayfield's (17 July 1962 - 21 February 2020) funeral service at Trinity Episcopal Church on February 27, 2020, 14 pages total. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 27, 2020 2020 church service funerals in memoriam memoriam Robert Gregory Mayfield Robert Mayfield Trinity Episcopal Church https://history.okeq.org/files/original/18b7b1f3fc29a38f406a8d6dcad33e03.jpg f2fe7811290ae4c368a71f9975a0acf4 https://history.okeq.org/files/original/4826c3a0ef130070fec9b8143f0d66e2.pdf 3d1960a050b145af397111b3e9c107eb PDF Text Text �� Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oklahoma LGBT+ History > In Memoriam Description An account of the resource <strong>Physical Media:</strong> <br /><br /><br /><strong>Digital Media:</strong> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Todd Steven Holt, 51, of Tulsa, died January 11, 2020. He was born January 30, 1968 in Oklahoma City, the son of Roy Holt, Ann Holt Harral and Larry Harral. He graduated from Booker T. Washington High School in 1986 and New York University in 1989. He was currently employed as the AIS Manager at Union Public Schools. His heart was big and full of love to give to all. He had a smile that lit up any room. He was a lover of musical theater, an avid reader, smart, funny, and a complete joy to be around. In addition to his numerous Tulsa friends, Todd had long time friends scattered from New York City, to Jacksonville, Florida, to Austin, Texas and San Francisco. Todd is survived by his husband, Jasen Texeria; his parents, Ann and Larry Harral; his maternal Grandmother, Twylah Fitzpatrick; and his beloved miniature Italian Greyhounds, Lola and Loki. Todd was preceded in death by his Father, Roy Holt. A celebration of Todd's life is scheduled February 8th at 1:00 at All Souls Unitarian Church in Tulsa. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider donations to COPES (Community Outreach Psychiatric Emergency Services) Family & Children's Services COPES 650 S. Peoria Ave. Tulsa, OK 74120 or a charity of your choice. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource [2021] John-WaKo Hawk Co-Cke' Interview Subject The topic of the resource John-WaKo Hawk Co-Cke' OSU Diverse Sexuality and Gender in Oklahoma Oral History Project Interview from March 18, 2021 Description An account of the resource John was interviewed on March 18, 2021, by Oklahoma State University as part of its Diverse Sexuality and Gender in Oklahoma Oral History Project. In the interview, John discusses his involvement in the LGBT community and as a two-spirit leader and elder at Oklahomans for Equality and for the Muscogee Nation Behavioral Health. <strong>A copy of the OSU transcript is on file at the History Project Archives at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center for on-site research.</strong> Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource John-WaKo Hawk Co-Cke', Arlowe Clementine, Matthew D. 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Williams Micki White Muscogee Nation Muscogee Nation Behavioral Health Oklahoma Oral History Research Program Oklahoma State University Oklahoma State University (OSU) Oklahoma State University Archives oral history oral history interview Oral History Project oral history transcript OSU OSU Archives OSU Diverse Sexuality and Gender in Oklahoma Oral History Project OSU Oral History Project transcript two spirit two-spirit https://history.okeq.org/files/original/a9833ab5fe8328fbfdef9ec903c20de0.mp4 92825093a4ada74a717cc055997e13ba https://history.okeq.org/files/original/3fc48b689864b8bf66fd6a4fc194b5ac.pdf 67e001a6f4d45e09317b66ff95c3f17b PDF Text Text Oklahomans for Equality Oral History Interview with Nancy McDonald Interview Conducted by Anna Puhl Date: 2021 Transcribed By: Dennis Neill using Reduct.Video AI, April 4, 2026 Restrictions: Interviewee requested: N/A Oklahomans for Equality History Project 621 E. 4th Street Tulsa, OK. 74120 918.743.4297 historyproject@okeq.org 1 �In 2021, Anna Puhl of the OkEq staff did a short interview with Nancy McDonald in her home. The interview focused on Nancy’s work on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community as a founder of PFLAG in Tulsa, her testimony before Congress concerning the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), and involvement with OkEq. Nancy McDonald Interview with Anna Puhl 2021 Nancy McDonald: Well, I think it's important to understand the mission of PFLAG. Yes. PFLAG has three components. It really is supportive of parents and LGBT people who are coming out to their parents on what is this all about. We have come so far since 1987. So we no longer get people coming to PFLAG who are crying because they had gay kids. Then the second component of PFLAG is to educate. Educate ourselves, to educate our family members, to educate our friends, our religious affiliations, the volunteer work that we may do. And the third component is advocacy. And those three prongs hold true for the local chapter as well as the national organization. So the national organization, one of the things that they wanted to support was gay marriage. And we thought, oh, this would never, ever come to be. And then all of a sudden, up pops DOMA, the Defense of Marriage Act, sponsored by our congressman Steve Largent. And so they were going to have hearings on DOMA and PFLAG was asked to participate. So I went to Washington to participate on the panel discussion before the Justice Committee in Congress. That was, it was an interesting experience. And I was on the panel with Elizabeth Birch, who was at that time a president of the HRC, Human Resources Committee [Human Rights Campaign, now just HRC]. And also Andrew Sullivan, who was a Republican, a gay man, living with AIDS. And we were the last panel to be interviewed. Prior to that interview, Steve Largent walked into the room where we were being interviewed, all of these people were being interviewed about DOMA. And I thought to myself, it was very crowded, there was one seat to my right, the door was on my left, he wasn't going to get by me. And so I stood up and I said, you know, Representative Largent, I'm from Tulsa, Oklahoma. Oh, he was so glad to see me. And then he sort of puzzled, and he said, well, why are you here? And I said, I'm here to testify against DOMA, because that's very hurtful for my daughter and many other LGBT people. At that point in time, I had a hold of his hand. It's a very interesting and funny story. I don't know, I was holding his hand with both of my hands, and I didn't let go, as I was talking about how mean-spirited this piece of legislation was. I think he thought I was contagious, because he kept backing away with me and I wouldn't let go. And there was a photographer from the Washington Post sitting on the floor, snapping these pictures. It's now in the national PFLAG office, Steve Largent almost at a 90-degree angle as he tries to get away from me. So it was sort of funny. But then in the testimony, it was really interesting, because the first person, Elizabeth Birch, testified, and they had her crying, and they attacked her about being a lesbian. The second one was 2 �Andrew Sullivan. Andrew was HIV-positive, he was out, and it was just so meanspirited. And then I was the last person to testify against DOMA, and I took my chair and I just thought to myself, all of these men sitting on this panel are grandparents. And so I introduced myself. I introduced myself as a parent, and a grandparent. And at that point, you could have heard a pin drop in there. And they started asking me questions, and they were sort of mean. You know, I did the best that I could, but I knew when I ended that we were not going to be successful in getting this piece of legislation out of the House. So it moved forward, and then it was such a disappointment to me and to a lot of other people that Bill Clinton signed it. And so that was my one experience in Congress. But I also testified on the Employment Non-Discrimination Act. Anna Puhl: Tell me about it. Nancy McDonald: And that was, you know, what we were trying to do was to get a national law that you could not fire LGBT people because they were gay. That never really happened, but we picked up, you know, many, many, many, many corporations that just embraced that and put that as part of their policies. And then I also testified on HIV-AIDS drugs and the value of the federal government supporting drugs for HIV-AIDS. So, and that was successful. I feel really good about that one. But I had a number of experiences in Congress and working with Congress on policies to protect our LGBT youth. Certainly in Oklahoma, I worked on the antibullying legislation. It was defeated three times before we finally got it through. And it was a lot of education, one-on-one, with the local congressmen, or the local legislators, I should say. And that's a good piece of legislation. One of the challenges there, it does not specifically say gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender youth. It says youth. And the difficulty in getting that piece of legislation through the Oklahoma legislature is that they would get hung up on gay, lesbian, bi, and trans. And so I met with an attorney from ACLU and he said, don't worry about that, Nancy. What we want to get into that bill is all youth. And when we get all youth, that includes our youth. And so if there's any issue, or if someone files suit against a school district for a child being bullied because they're gay, we can use this piece of legislation. And so that's how we got it through the Oklahoma legislature. But we had to work hard. We never did get gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender people in our hate crimes, state-created hate crimes law. It's still a disappointment. Anna Puhl: We have a city ordinance. Nancy McDonald: That's right. We all should be very proud of our city. And the things that have happened in our city government policies, in our non-profit policies, in our corporate policies, in our public schools. Our kids and our teachers are protected. I'm so grateful to Dr. Gist to have continued that even though the former president, I refuse to say his name, the former president immediately abandoned that piece of legislation. 3 �Anna Puhl: Title IX, yeah. What are some challenges that you have overcome in your time, like more specified on OkEq than PFLAG? I love PFLAG stuff. What are some things you've done with OkEq or what are some accomplishments that you think OkEq has done? What are some things, like moments in your history with OkEq that you're proud of? Nancy McDonald: I'm so proud of just having a building that is a safe place for gay, lesbian, bi, trans people. And it is a real tribute to their board of directors and their leadership and the executive director for making that happen. It was a challenge to raise the money for this community center. We should be proud that we did not accept any federal grants, any federal money, any state money. This was raised locally from individuals and corporations and foundations that supported the LGBT community. I'm extremely proud of that. At the last gay pride parade, you know, I was doing it in my wheelchair and I just thought about it. I thought, my gosh, 10,000 plus people. We couldn't even get a parade permit. The city wouldn't let us have a parade. And we walked on the sidewalk to Veterans Park for our first fair community event. It took us two years to get that permit, thanks to Greg Gatewood and his leadership. And then to see the events around the city. And the booths and the people having fun, and it was well done. It was not anything that would make any of us ashamed. I'm always pleased that it's of such good quality, and maybe that's some other coming out of me, but I really want it to be topnotch good quality, something that all of us can be proud of, including parents. Anna Puhl: You brought up something that made me think: hold on, do you want to talk about the library? Nancy McDonald: Okay, I'll talk about the library. Sharon Thoele, who was the executive director of Tulsa Cares- and you know I was part of the founders of Tulsa Cares when we got our first Ryan White money to have a program to service our HIV-AIDS patients and clients- and Sharon Thoele decided that Joe and I needed to be recognized in some visible, tangible way, and so she came up with the idea of the library, and so we thought that was really lovely to have a library in our honor, but, more important than that, to have resources, books and films and videos and whatever pieces of information- for the LGBT community to come in and have a safe place to read and research and do all those things. So yes, Joe and I are very proud of our Joe and Nancy Library. Anna Puhl: I love the Joe and Nancy Library. I work in the History Project a lot, so it's kind of my home base, I think, as here we are in 2021, and I try to think about you know what are the needs. Nancy McDonald: I am still extremely concerned about our kids in public schools, and do we have adequate resources for them at their school level and how do we help our young people address the hate speech that is often directed at them from their peers? That's a big concern. I'm also concerned about how we continue to reach out and try to educate the evangelical person in this community, the churches, you know. I've been in the parades from the very beginning. I've seen the horrible signs. I just think it must be so difficult for LGBT people to walk by those. 4 �I always wanted to roll up to them and say: I've seen your signs for 20 years. You need to get some new ones. I worry about when we put our LGBT people at risk for hate speech. I often reflect on when I testified on DOMA. I know that that room was filled with young LGBT people and they sat there and had to listen to the hate speech from the congressman and I just ache for when that happens. I hope that we can continue to educate that this is no longer an issue. It certainly is better than it was in 1987, but I don't think we can give up and say the job is done- absolutely not. Anna Puhl: This is not a question for the thing, but out of curiosity, at Pride this year did you see anybody protesting? Nancy McDonald: Yes Anna Phul: Okay, I didn't go the whole parade route so I didn't know. Nancy McDonald: They had moved this year. They were up towards the beginning of the parade and they were there with all of their signs and their whistles and hate speech yelling at everybody and it's hateful and thank goodness for the Dykes on Bikes Because they just drove by and made lots of noise in front of them. I'm always grateful for the Dykes on Bikes I've seen I mean I participated in the San Francisco Gay Pride and the New York Gay Pride and I've participated in the 2 AIDS marches on Washington and I'm always grateful for the Dykes on Bikes. Anna Phul: So, how many children do you have and how many grandchildren do you have? Nancy McDonald: Well, we have four children and then we have sort of a semi adopted son. Okay, we never legally adopted him, but he's very much part of our family. And I have eight grandchildren and then Zach our sort of adopted son has two. Our youngest daughter, our gay daughter, went to Booker T. Washington. She's a great soccer player, but this is her mother talking. She went to Tufts University, and she was on the starting squad freshman year and then she has a degree in sociology and women's studies. Wasn't quite sure what she was going to do. She went to San Francisco worked in a law office. Didn't like that, decided that she really would like to be an English teacher of English learners or English language learners. So she went to Stanford and she had a master's and her PhD in education from Stanford and she is Living in Seattle, Washington. She is the headmistress of a private school in Seattle. She is married and she has two children Simon is 17 and Sadie is 14 Anna Phul: Can you were you like did you ever imagine that that she'd be married with two children? Nancy McDonald: No, never. Anna Puhl: Can you say that in a sentence? Does that make sense? Nancy McDonald: I think that every parent dreams about you know, what your children will become. They'll get married, heterosexual, they'll have children. They'll have you know, we will have lovely grandchildren. And you very quickly realize that's 5 �not the case. It is their life. And so when Morva came out we had to reconstruct our hopes and dreams for her. And one of the things was at that point in time, I didn't think she would ever be able to have a family. Not so. And so when she announced to us that she really wanted children, and she wanted us to be a part of that. We said absolutely. We love you no matter what. Held her hand. They're brother and sister [ pointing to a picture]. You know, you just that was not in our hopes and dreams for Morva. Even after she became after she came out, they thought she'll never have a family. But she does, she has a lovely family. Anna Puhl: That's so cool. Yeah,you're gonna like be a showstopper on these things, you know. [ Pointing to Joe McDonald] He can be the quiet one. Nancy McDonald: Super dad. 6 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oral Histories Project > Interviews Description An account of the resource <strong>Physical Media:</strong> <br />Box 7, Folder 7 - Dr. Leisa Meyer Program<br />Box 7, Folder 8 - Interviewees Materials, Original Series 2003-2007<br /><br /><strong>Digital Media:</strong> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2021] Nancy McDonald Interview Subject The topic of the resource Nancy McDonald Interview with Anna Puhl from 2021 Description An account of the resource In 2021, Anna Puhl of the OkEq staff did a short interview with Nancy McDonald in her home. The interview focused on Nancy’s work on behalf of the LGBTQ+ community as a founder of PFLAG in Tulsa, her testimony before Congress concerning the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA), and involvement with OkEq. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Nancy McDonald, Anna Puhl, Dennis Neill Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2021 2021 AIDS AIDS drugs AIDS/HIV AIDS/HIV drugs Anna Puhl Defense of Marriage Act Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) DOMA HIV HIV drug study HIV/AIDs HIV/AIDS research interview Joe McDonald Nancy and Joe McDonald Nancy and Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Nancy McDonald Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library OKEQ Oral History Project oral history oral history interview Oral History Project oral history transcript Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) PFLAG PFLAG Tulsa Chapter Rainbow Library Sharon Thoele transcript Tulsa CARES Tulsa PFLAG video https://history.okeq.org/files/original/8962e17a9843b20cc46b751f0c04cba6.pdf 11eedde5dcac0140952fec99d70b32c1 PDF Text Text 1/31/25, 12:46 PM Carrie Fleharty - Agnes Patricia Spurgin was born on January 6,... | Facebook Carrie Fleharty's Post Carrie Fleharty April 15, 2022 · Agnes Patricia Spurgin was born on January 6, 1941 at Morningside hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Paul Eugene Spurgin, Sr., and Madeline Kime Spurgin. Some people knew her as Pat Spurgin, her Remember Password family called her Tish, and some of her closest friends knew her as Trish. Next time you log in on this browser, just click your profile picture instead of typing a Trish passed away peacefully in the afternoon at her home. She was surrounded by her devoted password. partner, neighbors, John and Dusty, and her closest friend, Christiane on June 27, 2021. She had been diagnosed with a bacterial illness, Trish’s body was OKlung infection, and COPD. Weakened by a lengthy Not Now not able to overcome these two diseases. Trish graduated from Central High School in 1959. She briefly attended Western College for Women in Oxford, Ohio which is now part of Miami University. She then took classes at the University of Tulsa What's onCollege your mind, Amanda? and Tulsa Community studying accounting and Human Resources. She was an all-around bookkeeper for various businesses in and around Tulsa. Her favorite place to work was for her stepfather at Logan Concessions. She loved the smell of fresh Live video Photo/video Feeling/activity roasted peanuts and fresh-popped popcorn. She enjoyed gardening, bird watching, and being outdoors. As a youngster, she spent many summers at the Spurgin ranch in Osage county. She would tell stories of helping the mother pigs with their babies. She helped with the cattle drives, and getting the cattle vaccinated. She spoke very fondly of her time on the Spurgin Ranch. She always wanted to be a rancher. She had a deep respect and love for Nature. Trish really loved her dogs and cats. They were her children. Trish was preceded in death by her parents Paul Eugene Spurgin Sr., Madeline Kime Spurgin Logan, and her brother Paul Eugene Spurgin Jr. She is survived by her beloved and cherished partner of 20 years, Carrie Fleharty. A memorial will be held on April 30, 2022, at 2 pm at Bluff Landing east of Broken Arrow at the shelter. YouCreate will need story to bring a chair. This was one of the spots that she went to visit often. In lieu of flowers, you may send a memorial to Tulsa Equality Center or the Tulsa Garden Center. 87 Facebook 37 comments 1h · Like If you could magically become fluent in a Most relevant 25K Jeannie Lenae Broughton-Munoz Like 2y Comment Send new language Share overnight, which would you pick? 18.6K comments 652 shares Send Share Like Anne Alwill-Hall Hugs https://www.facebook.com/carrie.fleharty/posts/pfbid02z6yKUpnaFg6khPatJLoBXPo2jXx1qtWfDuv1v6wzFYBBctvEPmWJRHNjPi2gDsv7l?rdid=GNjYc… 1/1 � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oklahoma LGBT+ History > In Memoriam Description An account of the resource <strong>Physical Media:</strong> <br /><br /><br /><strong>Digital Media:</strong> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <div class="xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs x126k92a"> <div> <div class="xu06os2 x1ok221b"> <div class="html-div xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd"></div> </div> <div class="xu06os2 x1ok221b"> <div class="html-div xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1q0g3np"><strong>Carrie Fleharty</strong><br />April 15, 2022<br /><br />Agnes Patricia Spurgin was born on January 6, 1941 at Morningside hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma to Paul Eugene Spurgin, Sr., and Madeline Kime Spurgin. Some people knew her as Pat Spurgin, her family called her Tish, and some of her closest friends knew her as Trish.</div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"> <div>Trish passed away peacefully in the afternoon at her home. She was surrounded by her devoted partner, neighbors, John and Dusty, and her closest friend, Christiane on June 27, 2021. She had been diagnosed with a bacterial lung infection, and COPD. Weakened by a lengthy illness, Trish’s body was not able to overcome these two diseases.</div> </div> <div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"> <div>Trish graduated from Central High School in 1959. She briefly attended Western College for Women in Oxford, Ohio which is now part of Miami University. She then took classes at the University of Tulsa and Tulsa Community College studying accounting and Human Resources. She was an all-around bookkeeper for various businesses in and around Tulsa.</div> </div> <div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"> <div>Her favorite place to work was for her stepfather at Logan Concessions. She loved the smell of fresh roasted peanuts and fresh-popped popcorn. She enjoyed gardening, bird watching, and being outdoors. As a youngster, she spent many summers at the Spurgin ranch in Osage county. She would tell stories of helping the mother pigs with their babies. She helped with the cattle drives, and getting the cattle vaccinated. She spoke very fondly of her time on the Spurgin Ranch. She always wanted to be a rancher. She had a deep respect and love for Nature. Trish really loved her dogs and cats. They were her children.</div> </div> <div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"> <div>Trish was preceded in death by her parents Paul Eugene Spurgin Sr., Madeline Kime Spurgin Logan, and her brother Paul Eugene Spurgin Jr. She is survived by her beloved and cherished partner of 20 years, Carrie Fleharty.</div> </div> <div class="x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r x1vvkbs xtlvy1s x126k92a"> <div>A memorial will be held on April 30, 2022, at 2 pm at Bluff Landing east of Broken Arrow at the shelter. You will need to bring a chair. This was one of the spots that she went to visit often. In lieu of flowers, you may send a memorial to Tulsa Equality Center or the Tulsa Garden Center.</div> </div> Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2022] Agnes Spurgin Obituary Subject The topic of the resource Agnes Patricia Spurgin Obituary Facebook Post Description An account of the resource One page of a Facebook post of an obituary for Agnes Patricia "Trish" Spurgin, by Carrie Fleharty, Trish's partner, on April 15, 2022. Trish lived from January 6, 1941, to June 27, 2021. 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Doc J's Heat & Air, LLC Deborah Jenkins 1333 W Woodrow ST Tulsa, OK 74127 918-921-4240 Website Email We install, replace and repair all brands of quality heating and air-conditioning equipment. Our contractor has over 25 yrs. of experience. Your comfort is our business. Contact us today for a service appt or free estimate for a HVAC system. Senior discounts on services. Drywall Specialists 1611 South Utica AVE, Suite 264 Tulsa, OK 74104 918-437-9255 Website Email Since opening in 2005, Drywall Specialists has worked in thousands of Tulsa homes and businesses. DRS provides professional drywall services and dependability, unmatched by competitors. Elkco Electric Tulsa, OK 918-695-8210 Website Eric Kidwell Licensed, bonded, and insured independent electrical contractor. Residential & commercial remodels and new construction. Competitive rates. Greyrock Concrete and Construction Mariel Sargent, Owner 3060 Charles Page Tulsa, OK 74127 918-814-3072 Website Email General Contractor | Painting | Drywall | Tile | Granite | Cabinets | Concrete | Demo HEARCO Construction and Remodeling Jason Howard P.O. Box 894 Coweta, OK 74429 918-520-3394 Website Email New Construction and Home Remodeling Lowe's Home Improvement 10156 E 71 ST Tulsa, OK 74133 918-459-9922 Website Founded in 1946, Lowe's has been helping people love where they live for more than 70 years. Today, Lowe's serves more than 17 million retail and professional customers a week in the United States, Canada and Mexico, providing inspiration and support whenever and wherever customers shop. A typical Lowe's Store stocks approximately 37,000 products, and Lowe's has more than 400,000 products available online - offering everything customers need to build, beautify and enjoy their homes at a value. And we're just as committed to the communities we call home. In the past decade, Lowe's has contributed nearly $300 million to improve local communities. Mack’s Furniture and Appliance Heating and Air 113 N Broadway Cleveland, OK 74020 918-640-9201 Website Bruce McDonald Mark of Excellence, LLC Mark Goins 918-693-5995 Email Minor Maintenance to Major Remodeling. Carpentry, Drywall, Tile, Most Flooring, Kitchen and Bath Remodels. MC Homeworks Matt Ciccarella 1903 W Easton ST, Suite 117 Tulsa, OK 74127 918-212-5825 Website Email Raising the bar on how a home repair company can operate, MC Homeworks was formed with the desire to combine trade knowledge and creative problem-solving with boutique-quality customer service. Our job is to make lasting relationships, not just lasting repairs! My Paint & Remodel Co. LaDonna Gonzales, Owner/Operator 918-629-0853 Email Paint, Remodel, Tile, Decks and Concrete. There’s no job too big or too small. ONE Gas 15 E 5 ST Tulsa, OK 74103 918-947-7366 Website Jeni Morrow We deliver natural gas for a better tomorrow. Over The Edge Outdoor 325 E 46 ST Tulsa, Ok 74105 918-416-0446 Website Heidi Nutt Swimming pool & outdoor living builders. Paramount Flooring 304 E 125 PL Jenks, OK 74037 918-946-9587 Jason Reed We provide wood flooring install from $5.95 per foot and sand & finish from $1.99 per foot. Richards Electric PO Box 825 Broken Arrow, OK 74013 918-261-7677 Shane Richards Electrical / Contractor Tip Top Construction 8177 S Harvard AVE, Suite 528 Tulsa, OK 74137 918-894-0800 Website Gunner Peterson If you're looking for high quality and personal service, you've come to the right place. At Tip Top Construction LLC - CCOT we'll give you the attention and personal service you'll come to expect and enjoy. We can handle all types of residential and commercial projects including: remodeling, windows, doors, electrical, plumbing, painting, siding, heat & air, decks, fencing, and flooring. Ultimate Roofing & Construction 4321 SE 33 ST Oklahoma City, OK 73115 405-863-1931 Website Bobby Smith When it comes to protecting your family, your home, or your commercial property, you can rely on the one company that is Oklahoma Strong. Ultimate Roofing and Construction, LLC is a local Oklahoma City roofing company that is family owned. We are the roofing experts that are determined to provide outstanding workmanship and excellent customer support, we also have to record to prove it! We provide all types of solutions and our professional staff is always ready to help. Whether it's a residential home, apartment building or commercial, we have the experience and technical training to complete your roofing job with the excellent attention and personal service that you expect from a family-owned business. We pride ourselves on maintaining a small town, customer service oriented attitude while offering you the professionalism you should expect for your next roofing project. We are the roofing Oklahoma City expects. Widell Renovations 1151 N Cheyenne AVE Tulsa, OK 74106 918-520-5722 Facebook Dani Widell, Managing Partner Design, construction, and real estate. York Plumbing, Inc. 8510 E 44th ST Tulsa, OK 74145 918-833-3200 Website Bob York Since 2004, York Plumbing has been servicing the plumbing needs of schools, churches, and commercial properties in the greater Tulsa area. All of York Plumbing’s staff are certified state licensed journeyman plumbers with extensive classroom training. CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! 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All of our products are Botanically Based, pH Correct, Hypoallergenic, Dermatologist Tested, VEGAN certified, Gluten Free, Non-GMO, and contain NO parabens or mineral oil! Cultivate Strength Katie Ford, Owner Cultivate Strength 2511 E. 15th St Tulsa, OK 74135 918-863-7857 Website Email Cultivate Strength is a collective of health and fitness practitioners passionate about accessible inclusive healthcare and bringing movement to everyone. Services include physical therapy, strength coaching, massage therapy, private yoga lessons, and a variety of group class options. Energy Environments Kathy Clarke 3325 E 31st ST Tulsa, OK 74135 609-284-7163 Website Email Energy Environments (E2) primary audience are those who define themselves as a woman. E2 makes available wellness experiences for women to cultivate their own energy environment and to embrace how to thrive within the environment they have unearthed. Gabriel Horn, Inc. 1924 S Utica AVE, Suite 902 Tulsa, OK 74104 918-691-0991 Website Email Medical Aesthetician - Administers chemical peels, laser, photoderm, waxing, and micropigmentation. Go Beyond Performance Alex Veenker, Owner Tulsa, OK 405-488-4999 Website Email The purpose of GBP is to empower individuals to live more fulfilling and vibrant lives through health, fitness and mindset coaching. Services include personal and group training, nutritional advising and mindset coaching. Greenwood Wellness Clinic and Dispensary 1216 E Apache ST Tulsa OK 74106 918-289-0321 Website The Greenwood Wellness Clinic is an inspired community of caring persons committed to health and healing in the communities we serve. Our medical doctors and professional team offer Tulsa and the surrounding community CBD products and legal medical marijuana assessments, patient education, step-by-step assistance applying for your medical marijuana license. H.O.P.E. - Health Outreach Prevention Education, Inc. 3540 E 31st ST, Suite 3 Tulsa, OK 74135 918-688-5022 Website Health Outreach Prevention Education, Inc.’s (H.O.P.E.) mission is to create a healthier community by providing outreach and clinic services focused on HIV, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD), and Hepatitis C (HCV) prevention, education, counseling, testing and, for those who test positive, referral to medical care and social services. Hospice of Green Country 1120 S Boston AVE, Suite 200 Tulsa, OK 74119 918-747-2273 Website Email Institute for Beauty, Wellness & Regenerative Medicine Dr. Nicole Castellese, MD 1908 S Harvard AVE Tulsa, OK 74112 918-939-8339 Website Email Institute for Beauty, Wellness & Regenerative Medicine is a boutique cosmetic surgery practice in midtown Tulsa, Oklahoma. The practice incorporates Dr. Nicole’s approach to inner and outer beauty and overall health and wellness. Physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being are all important and interconnected. Dr. Ronald LaButti 6585 S Yale AVE, Suite 200 Tulsa, OK 74136 918-514-3009 Website Email Fellowship-trained in lower extremity and joint reconstruction. Anything related to hips and knees. Midtown Wellness Institute 1713-A S Peoria AVE Tulsa, OK 74120 918-895-6272 Website Blaine Price Midtown Wellness is focused on Anti-Aging products and services for men and women. We diagnose and treat hormone deficiency in men and women, erectile dysfunction, sports injuries, hair loss as well as providing a full complement of aesthetic services including Botox and Juvederm. New Day Speech Therapy 213 W Durham ST Tulsa, OK 74011 918-928-9767 Website Lindsey Ison, Speech Pathologist Full service speech pathology practice providing services to children through adults. We specialize in voice modification therapy for transgender adults. Next Level Athletics Emma Jackson Josh Jackson 9525 E 51st ST, Suites H and I Tulsa, OK 74145 918-720-8835 Website Email Next Level Athletics us a locally owned and operated fitness facility in Tulsa. Originally started as an Athlete Training Facility, we have blossomed into so much more! We now offer training classes for anyone looking to lose weight, get strong, or simply stay in shape! Our number one goal is to make sure everyone who walks in our doors is greeted with a smile and leaves feeling their very best! Our classes are the perfect mix of cardio and strength exercises, so you get the best of both worlds. Each workout is designed with everyone in mind, no matter your strengths or limitations, we have something for you! Our Place: Tulsa Inclusive Wellness Collective Nichole Ruiz, LCSW, PMH-C Dr. Fallon McCormick 7161 S Braden AVE Tulsa OK 74136 405-201-0620 Nichole 573-433-6415 Fallon Website Email Our Place is an inclusive wellness collective that was founded to create a safe space for women and mothers, minorities, and members of the LGBTQIA+2 to prioritize their mental health, physical health, and general wellbeing. Our Place is a haven for marginalized individuals and families who are looking for a welcoming space that will encourage them to thrive by being their most authentic selves. Our holistic approach to wellness, and cross-speciality collaboration allows us to treat individuals as a team, giving our patients the best care possible. OCC MED OK LLC 619 E Main ST Jenks, OK 74037 918-528-3377 Phone 918-223-3567 Fax Website Aaron Burns We are mobile drug screening business. We offer drug screens, alcohol testing, CPR classes, First aid classes, EMTRefresher and numerous other health related services, including flu shots. We will come to you for random drug screens or on-site flu shots. Remember we come to you. Osteopathic Founders Foundation 8801 S Yale AVE, Suite 400 Tulsa, OK 74137 918-551-7300 Website The Osteopathic Founders Foundation (OFF) was established January 12, 1943 as the Osteopathic Hospital Founders Association when 10 visionary osteopathic physicians came together to buy a hospital building at Ninth and Jackson in downtown Tulsa. After successfully completing the purchase in September 1943, a major campaign was begun to renovate and equip the building. On December 17, 1944, the Founders Association proudly opened the new Oklahoma Osteopathic Hospital and successfully operated the facility until our sale of the then Tulsa Regional Medical Center in 1996. Subsequently, the name of the Founders Association was changed to the Osteopathic Founders foundation to more accurately reflect our new mission while continuing to honor the heritage of our Founders. PediStat Pediatric Urgent Care 4710 E 51st ST Tulsa, OK 74135 918-928-STAT (7828) Website Email Hop In, Hop Out! Tired of sitting for hours in a crowded emergency room, or waiting for days to see a doctor? At PediStat, our pediatric urgent care office is designed so you can hop in and hop out quickly. Most visits take less than an hour! When you need it, nothing is more important than finding the best care for your child's urgent medical needs. Planned Parenthood Great Plains - Peoria Health Center 1007 S Peoria AVE Tulsa, OK 74120 918-587-1101 Website Email Planned Parenthood Great Plains (PPGP) operates three health centers in Oklahoma: one in Tulsa, one in Oklahoma City, and one in Edmond. These health centers are part of PPGP’s regional network with nine additional health centers in Arkansas, Kansas, and western Missouri. We provide vital health care services for all people, inclusive of sexual orientation, gender expression, and/or gender identity. The Peoria Health Center in Tulsa offers primary care, women’s health care, men’s health care, Gender Affirming care, contraception, Telehealth, pregnancy testing services, STI screening and treatment, vaccinations, PrEP, PEP, and emergency contraception. Services are provided on a sliding scale basis depending on income and we also accept a variety of insurance plans. We believe that all people deserve high-quality, affordable health care and compassionate, nonjudgmental sexual health information, no matter who they are, who they love, or where they live. Visit a health center near YOU! Plexus Worldwide 427 S Boston AVE, Suite 301 Tulsa, OK 74103 918-361-4188 Website Robin LaButti Independent Ambassador for Plexus Worldwide. I have all natural products for diabetics, weight loss, pain management, probiotics and much more. Free samples available and 60 day money back guarantee! Tulsa Massage & Ayurvedic Bodywork Cady Pryse 1626 S Boston AVE Tulsa, OK 74112 918-938-4801 Website Email Located within Elixir Skincare Studio and Spa - Tulsa Massage & Ayurvedic Bodywork offers a variety of services that allow the body to naturally heal. Tulsa Plastic Surgery 6585 S Yale AVE, Suite 315 Tulsa, OK 74136 Website Cindy Hughes Tulsa Plastic Surgery offers a comprehensive menu of facial, breast and body rejuvenation treatments from full service cosmetic and reconstructive surgical procedures to the latest non-surgical treatments. We strive to achieve the most beautiful and natural results in a safe, comfortable and supportive environment. Pamela Vrooman, Ph.D., PLLC Licensed Clinical Psychologist/Owner 3227 E 31 ST, Suite 105 Tulsa, OK 74105 918-527-7268 Website Email Serve children from 6 years and older as well as adolescents and adults, providing individual, family, and couples counseling. Also provide psychological evaluations for learning differences, ADHD, autism, differential diagnosis, and a wide variety of referral questions. Work with trauma, anxiety and mood disorders, as well as issues around sexuality and gender. A strong LGBTQIA ALLY who works with children and adult trans, genderqueer, non binary, polyamory, and twospirit individuals. yogaQuest Dee Anne Day, Owner & CYT 3325 E 31st ST Tulsa, OK 74135 Website Email Yoga and wellness studio offering regular classes for everybody and every body along with workshops and special events geared to wellbeing. CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/539965cc3fa69a8ce9e4baf89b173118.pdf 3b6fd3923f3c7a8e5de684b460ce0a5f PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Funeral & Mortuary Services Chaney-Harkins Funeral Home 528 S 3 ST McAlester, Ok 74501 918-423-5353 Website Shannon Powell Chaney’s Funeral Home is one of the oldest funeral establishments in Oklahoma dating back to 1889 located in Southeast Oklahoma (McAlester). We are a family owned and operated establishment committed to the community. We offer an array of funeral service options including cremation. We maintain the highest level of professional service. We want our client families to be as comfortable with us as they are at home, that is why your loved one never leaves our care. Our family is with your family every step of the way. Dighton-Moore Funeral Service 116 N Main ST Owasso, OK 74055 918-272-3200 Website Steve Taylor We are a full service funeral home offering personalized traditional and cremation services in our newly remodeled facility. We also do prepaid services allowing you to design your own service at todays price. If you are in need of a grave marker / monument, we can customize those for you as well. We are here to provide the best service to the LGBTQ community and their families. Our directors are “Family” and are here to serve you. Floral Haven Memorial Gardens 6500 S 129 E AVE Broken Arrow, OK 74012 918-252-2518 Website Email Floral Haven is the most complete funeral service facility in Northeast Oklahoma. While we are located in Broken Arrow, we serve Metropolitan Tulsa and all of Green Country. We offer a complete Funeral Home, Cemetery and Floral Shop, all together in one location. Memorial Park Cemetery 5111 S Memorial DR Tulsa, OK 74145 918-627-0220 Website Ronnie Felts Established in 1927 Memorial Park Cemetery is a nonsectarian, not for profit trust estate guided by a Board of Trustees and operated by a trained and caring staff. Memorial Park is the largest cemetery in a six state area and the 10th largest in the nation. Even though large in size Memorial Park offers the personal service of a community cemetery with the stability and perpetuity of a large cemetery. ‘Dignity, Honor and Compassionate service built on a foundation of Trust and Caring. CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. 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Serving NE Oklahoma Guests since 2001 for All types of Events and a GREAT Venue that is Upscale Western Ranch House themed to host up to 140 Guests for any type of event! Named "Best of the Best" Caterer by Oklahoma Magazine for 13 years straight! American Solera Erica Healey, Co-Owner 1702 E 6th ST Tulsa, OK 74104 918-497-9087 Website Email American Solera is a craft brewery in Tulsa, Oklahoma focusing on creatively engaging beer drinkers from our local tap room to across the world. Come for our bright, fun, and often quirky labels and stay for the hoppy, crispy, funky, and barrel aged goodness. Founded in 2016 by Chase and Erica Healey. Named Best New Brewery in the United States by RateBeer and 2nd Best New Brewery in the World by RateBeer for 2016. Bama Companies Isaac Rocha, Director West Zone, McDonald’s & Chief Inclusion Officer PO Box 4829 Tulsa, OK 74159 Website Email Big Dipper Creamery Sami Cooper 1124 S Lewis AVE, Tulsa 3633 S Peoria AVE, Tulsa 120 N Main ST, Sand Springs 918-408-0625 Website Email Fresh ingredients. Adventurous flavors. Made in small batches in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Campbell Hotel and Event Centers Diane Morrison Cristen Burdell 2636 E 11 ST Tulsa, OK 74104 918-744-5500 Website Email Featured as the 2011 Designer Showcase. The Campbell Hotel is a luxuriously decorated 26 room boutique hotel. The hotel features Maxwells Restaurant, a full service spa, two event centers, and a fabulous lounge. Charcuteray Shiraya Proffitt, Owner 1207 S Lewis AVE, Suite B Tulsa, OK 74104 Website Email Cheese shop providing wine, food goods, gifts, and preassembled charcuterie boards. Catering services, cheeseboard workshops, tasting events & more. Cherry & Bark Ice Creams Kristi Burris 1347 E 11th ST Tulsa, OK 74120 Website Email Cherry & Bark, owned by Kristi Burris, a former professional tap dancer in Chicago, is a small batch ice cream company that is committed to supporting local farms/businesses whenever possible, as well as maintaining environmentally sustainable practices. Club Majestic David Dees 124 N Boston Ave 918-584-9494 Website Email Club Majestic is Tulsa’s dance club catering to the LGBT community and our straight allies. Cruise N 1538 S Sheridan RD Tulsa, OK 74112 918-764-8655 Email Gay club. Dalesandro’s Italian Cuisine Sonny Dalesandro 1742 S Boston AVE Tulsa, OK 74119 918-582-1551 Website Tulsa’s finest Italian eatery and winner of The Absolute Best of Tulsa 2012. The Donut Hole Sarah Swain & Brian Hunter, Owners 3305 S Peoria AVE Tulsa, OK 74105 (918) 771-8800 Email This Brookside doughnut shop is a favorite for classic doughnuts. Glazed doughnuts and hot coffee rule here. Locally opened and operated – donuts made fresh daily! East Village Bohemian Pizza Patrick Johnson & Amy Johnson McMillin 818 E 3 ST Tulsa, OK 74120 918-895-6999 Website Email An authentic, old world, Neapolitan Woodfire Pizzeria in the center of the charming East Village in downtown Tulsa. Elote Cafe and Catering Mary Billings 514 S Boston AVE Tulsa, OK 74103 918-582-1403 Website Email Elote serves fresh, innovative Mexican food using local products and sustainable practices in the heart of downtown Tulsa. Empire Slice House David Rackley, Director of Community Engagement and Catering Director 417 N Main St Tulsa, OK 74103 918-551-6669 Website Email From the posters on the wall, the music pumping through our speakers, to the names of our NY-style pizza pies, it's always a party at Empire. We're committed to kick-ass service, championing our neighborhoods and nonstop good times. Hang out with us! Empire Slice Shop Tulsa - Route 66 1502 E 11th ST Tulsa, OK 74120 (918) 392-7959 Website Counter service with beer and wine. et al. Marco Herrera, Chef Tulsa, OK 918-236-8004 Website Instagram: @etal.tulsa et al. is a collaborative of chefs working together to serve genuine and delicious food while building a healthy, sustainable, and equitable future for the food and beverage industry. We run a multitude of pop up food programs and hope to build a large community of people who share our vision for the future of the food and beverage scene in Tulsa. FarmBar/Living Kitchen Farm & Dairy Linda Ford 1740 S Boston AVE Tulsa, OK 74119 918-576-6967 Website Email Restaurants serving the agricultural cuisine of Oklahoma as multi-course tasting menu dinners on our farm (Depew) and at our urban extension (in Tulsa). Farrell Bread and Bakery Amanda Sparlin, General Manager 8090 S Yale AVE Tulsa, OK 74136 918-477-7077 Website Email Fresh Artisan Breads and Pastries. Freya Nordic Kitchen Jennifer Robinson, CFO 3410 S Peoria AVE, Suite 200 Tulsa, OK 74055 918-292-8400 Website Email This new concept by the Justin Thompson Restaurant Group features classic and re-invented dishes & libations from all of Scandinavia. The Girl Can Cook! Candace Conley, Chef/Owner 315 S Main ST Broken Arrow, OK 74012 918-381-8947 Website Email A recreational cooking school/studio and boutique caterer. Heirloom Rustic Ales Jessica Herman 2113 E Admiral BLVD Tulsa, OK 74110 918-292-8757 Website Email We brew small batch beers that move slowly to completion. We have student loans, car payments, and overdue library books. We look to make things that are refreshing, simple, approachable, and affordable. We want you to stay a while and talk to strangers. Meet new friends and play old records. We hope you leave amused and lighthearted. Ingredion, Inc. James Boiarsky, Quality Analyst - Tulsa Pride Chapter Lead 810 S Cincinnati AVE, 4th Floor Tulsa, OK 74119 539-292-4412 Website Email Ingredion Incorporated is an American multinational ingredient provider based in Westchester, Illinois producing mainly starch, modified starches and starch sugars as glucose syrup and high fructose syrup. Inheritance Kitchen and Juicery Lukas Vodicka, General Manager 108 S Detroit AVE Tulsa, OK 74120 918-815-9224 Website Email Healthy organic plant-based restaurant, cafe, and cold pressed juicery. Inner Circle Vodka Bar Andrew Cagle 410 N Main ST Tulsa, OK 74103 918-794-2400 Website Email Juniper Restaurant & Martini Lounge Ellarie Burney 324 E 3rd St Tulsa, OK 74120 918-794-1090 Website Email Locally owned farm to table restaurant. Justin Thompson Catering Amy Blackwell 1115 S Lewis AVE, Suite A Tulsa, OK 74104 918-779-6333 Website Email Justin Thompson Catering is the perfect caterer for everything from an intimate dinner with wine pairings to a large-scale corporate event Lefty's on Greenwood Tiffany Fichtenberg, General Manager 10 N Greenwood AVE, Suite A Tulsa, OK 74120 918-519-1947 Website Email Lefty's on Greenwood is a restaurant and bar serving delicious American fare and some truly unique Cocktails on Tap! We are located in the historic Greenwood District in downtown Tulsa. We offer live music, comedy shows, Drag Queen shows, and we love Oklahoma football as well! Lefty's is a place for all and there is something for everyone. Manila Ice Missy Santos, Owner Tulsa, OK 918-906-4235 Website Email Manila Ice is a Filipino Food Truck, run by a husband and wife team, devoted to spreading the culture’s fun and friendly way of life. Food is the heart and center of every Filipino party, gathering and home. At Manila Ice we want to carry on that love of togetherness with our Tulsa community, and do so through family recipes with our Chef’s unique flare to cultural favorites. The Max Retropub Majda Al-Amoudi 114 S Elgin AVE Tulsa, OK 74120 918-409-3672 Facebook Email Tulsa's only RETROPUB! We're in the Blue Dome District downtown. Featuring retro arcade games, totally awesome cocktails, and all the retro jams! 21+ McNellie's Group Elliot Nelson, CEO PO Box 2280 Tulsa, OK 74101 918-706-1366 Website Email Nothing Bundt Cakes Jamie Lilleskau 7890 E 106 PL Tulsa, OK 74133 918-970-4747 Website Email Ten different flavors of bundt cakes in 4 different sizes for any occasion, ranging from weddings to corporate gifts and birthdays, or just because. Oren Restaurant Matt Amberg 3509 S Peoria AVE, Suite 161 Tulsa, OK 74105 918-764-9699 Website Email Progressive American Cuisine: The cuisine has a foundation in French and European technique with an emphasis upon using locally sourced, high quality, fresh products. Oren is a fruit and vegetable forward restaurant meaning much of the menu development begins with the local produce and there will be an emphasis on technique to bring out the best of the produce as opposed to luxury products. While Oren is not a vegetarian restaurant, those with dietary restrictions will find themselves well accommodated. The People's Bakery - Tulsa at the Donut Hole Moss Ragusin (they/them) 3305 S Peoria AVE Tulsa 74105 Website Email Plant based, gluten-free, and top 9 allergy-friendly bakery owned and operated by and for queer, neurodivergent, disabled Tulsans with food allergies. Focused on offering delicious and affordable alternatives to bakery classics while uplifting and supporting the community and social justice initiatives. Prhyme Downtown Steakhouse Michael Funk 111 N Main ST Donate Membership �Tulsa, OK 74103 918-794-7700 Website Email Locally owned modern American steakhouse. Queenies Brian Hughes, Owner 1816 Utica Square Tulsa, OK 74114 918-749-3481 Website Full indoor and outdoor dining. To-Go orders in person, by phone, or order online and save time and money! Host seating available during busy hours. We still require masks indoors if not vaccinated. Thank you! Ranch Acres Wine & Spirits Emily Stewart, Owner 3324 East 31st ST Tulsa, OK 74135 918-747-1171 Website Email Ranch Acres' vast selections make it easy for you to stock up on all your wine, spirits, and beer needs at one location. Whether you're hosting a party, big social functions, or just having a few friends over, your shopping begins and ends with Ranch Acres. Search our inventory to quickly find what you're looking for. Red Sky Liquor & Wine Clarence Smith 4711 E 51st ST Tulsa, OK 74135 918-794-5700 Website Email Liquor, wine, and beer sales. Roppongi Mary Billings 601 S Boston AVE Tulsa, OK 74119 918-221-0818 Website Email St. Vitus Drea Nieves 112 S Elgin AVE, Suite B Tulsa, OK 74120 918-551-7842 Website St. Vitus is changing the way we think about music, partying, and cocktails. All of our seasonal craft cocktails are on draught and made with fresh, whole ingredients. Our staff is welcoming, passionate, inclusive, and empathetic to all of our guests. harassment is not tolerated at St. Vitus. we want you to have fun and be safe, but if you’re not, we’re here to help. il Seme Linda Ford 15 W 5th ST Tulsa, OK 74103 539-525-0265 Website Email il seme is an Italian restaurant from James Beard nominated Chef Lisa Becklund and Linda Ford, co-owners of FarmBar in Tulsa and Living Kitchen Farm & Dairy in Depew. The name ‘il seme’ is the Italian word for the seed referencing how the restaurant concept began as just a seed of an idea that ultimately grew into something much bigger, as well as aligning with Lisa and Linda’s agrarian roots. Sisserou's Restaurant Ilana Velazquez 107 N Boulder AVE, Suite C Tulsa, OK 74103 918-576-6800 Website Email Family-owned full service Bar & Restaurant serving authentic Caribbean cuisine. The Starlite Bar Rob Robertson, Owner 1902 E 11th ST Tulsa, OK 74104 918-852-7973 Website Email Classic Cocktails & Lively Libations on the route 66 Mother Road. Triangle Coffee Roasters Jake & Frankie 314 South Cincinnati AVE Tulsa, OK 74104 918-582-5716 Website Email We are a coffeeshop and bakery located right in the middle of downtown Tulsa, serving specialty-grade coffee that we roast in-house, and providing baked goods and pastries from our partner, Olive & Ora Baking Co. TW’s AFAB Catering Tim Williams PO Box 641 Tulsa, OK 74101 918-582-8608 Tulsa 405-236-3500 Oklahoma City Website Email Valkyrie Cocktail Bar Drea Nieves 13 E Reconciliation Way Tulsa, OK 74103 918-508-2285 Website Email Located in the thriving Tulsa Arts District of Downtown Tulsa, Valkyrie is a destination bar with a playful, neighborhood feel. We focus on comfort and personality as well as serving top quality drinks without pretense. The continually revolving menu offers classic and new cocktails made from whole, fresh ingredients and expertly crafted by our knowledgeable bar staff. Our draft beer list includes carefully considered selections from each major style and emphasizes American craft brewers as well as distinctive finds from around the world. We also feature boutique wines from a variety of artisanal producers stateside and abroad. Come visit Valkyrie and our bartenders will help you find the ideal beverage to suit your palate. The Vault Mary Billings 620 S Cincinnati AVE Tulsa, OK 74119 918-948-6761 Website Email The Vault is excited to serve classic American food and craft cocktails in a building like no other. Vintage Wine Bar 324 E 1 ST Tulsa, OK 74120 918-764-9255 Website Intimate fixture with vintage decor offering flights & glasses of boutique wines, plus cocktails. CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/99fcb405d2bda5b1e2e668d1b9908f3a.pdf 98a41142f541c240a42d308d0a3022ee PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Florists Anthousai Florals Katie Allen, Co-Owner 2411 E Admiral BLVD Tulsa, OK 74110 918-561-6251 Website Email Floral design company specializing in weddings, events, and workshops. We also have a storefront in the historic Kendall Whittier district in tulsa where we sell custom flower arrangements, plants and gifts. Stems Meredith Hawksworth, Owner 1702 Utica Square Tulsa, OK 74104 918-742-1410 Website Email Custom fresh floral designs for everyday needs, parties and events. Custom silk arrangements and wreaths, and home/office Christmas decorating. CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! 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Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/2019154c429b30bf2ad0c2b960380631.pdf 6c97e513b9b1e894971c6f1700d09cf4 PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Finance Ameriprise Financial 4200 E Skelly DR, Suite 1015 Tulsa, OK 74135 918-748-8191 Website John T. Keown Private wealth advisor with over 28 years of experience helping clients preserve and grow their wealth and achieve their dreams and financial goals. Bank of the West Eric Anders, Branch Manager 3549 S Peoria AVE Tulsa, OK 74105 918-877-4577 Website Email We are a fundamentally different bank. We are a local bank with a global outlook, with restrictive finance policies to help protect people and the planet, and we are led by one of the few women CEOs in the industry. We are the bank for a changing world. Cityscape Home Mortgage 5801 E 41 ST, Suite 350 Tulsa, OK 74135 918-622-0900 Office 918-851-2950 Mobile Website Howard Doak With seventeen years of mortgage lending experience, I love working with every home buyer from the first home to finding creative financing solutions for the novice home owner. I have a great referral network here in Tulsa and our surrounding areas to help you as the buyer with your Real Estate, Insurance and Inspection needs. Cornerstone Wealth Management - Bruce Clemens 4106 S 113 W AVE Sand Springs, OK 74063 918-246-5050 Website Bruce Clemens As independent advisors, we spend our time and energy on you - not meeting sales goals or product quotas. We have the freedom to provide objective advice and recommend the investments and strategies that can help you pursue your financial independence. We strive to provide comprehensive wealth management services for every stage of the journey. Our Advisor's mission is to enhance your life by helping create sound, financial strategies. Edward Jones 829 N Aspen AVE Broken Arrow, OK 74014 918-258-7331 Website Robyn Havener Financial strategies, one-on-one advice, and insurance services. First Oklahoma Bank 100 S Riverfront DR Jenks, OK 74037 918-392-2584 Website Eric Proctor Serving others is the highest calling one can answer. I love my job and each day brings a new opportunity to place this value into action by counseling, guiding and helping transform visions into reality. It is easy to stay passionate when each customer’s dream we help bring to fruition makes our community a better, stronger and more vibrant place. Specializing in 1-4 family investment property, apartment, commercial real estate, and SBA lending. Grand Bank 4200 E Skelly DR, Suite 200 Tulsa, OK 74135 918-491-9700 Website Andrew E. Witter Kelly Kirby, CPA 4815 S Harvard AVE, Suite 205 Tulsa, OK 74135 918-747-5466 Website Kelly Kirby Certified Public Accountant serving the tax and accounting needs of the Oklahoma LGBTQ community since 1982. Securian Advisors Mid America, Inc. 1616 S Main ST Tulsa, OK 74119 918-459-9349 Voice 918-459-9360 Fax 918-510-5171 Cell Website Stephen Haney, Financial Advisor Stephen is a Registered Representative and Investment Advisor Representative of Securian Financial Services. Securities and Investment Advisory Services offered through Securian Financial Services, Inc. Member FINRA/SIPC. Securian Advisors Mid America, Inc. is independently owned and operated. Securian is a trademark of Securian Financial Group, Inc. and it has been licensed for use by Securian Advisors Mid America, Inc. Tax Teks, Inc. 8159 E 31 ST, Suite B Tulsa, OK 74145 918-622-8357 Cindy Snow We prepare tax returns as well as assist small business owners with bookkeeping, payroll, and tax-saving structures to help them build successful businesses. TTCU Federal Credit Union 3720 E 31 ST Tulsa, OK 74135 918-749-8828 800-234-8828 Website Email Established in 1934 as Tulsa Teachers Credit Union, TTCU Federal Credit Union is the second largest credit union in Oklahoma. We're a $1.9 billion financial institution with a full complement of depository, lending and financial advisory services. As a not-for-profit organization, our financial success is returned to our membership in the form of low-rate loans and high-rate savings accounts. The membership of TTCU is more than 130,000 strong and is made up of teachers, school faculty, administrators, staff, students and more than 600 affiliated groups. WeStreet Credit Union 9323 E 21st ST Tulsa, OK 74129 918-510-0200 800-256-5626 Website Email WeStreet Credit Union is a community-minded financial institution focused on serving and enriching the lives of others. By creating a welcoming and supportive atmosphere, WeStreet helps neighbors become members and members become family. As a credit union, we were founded on the philosophy of people helping people. It’s about commonalities and oneness. Put more simply, it’s about We. The word Street evokes the streets that make up our neighborhoods, our financial Main Streets, and the shared paths we all travel.WeStreet represents unity, togetherness, and communal purpose. It’s about our local ties, collective values, and financial harmony. CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/06e2d6aeeca783e8d504c67b0baf970b.pdf cf8ecdfc000f16bdee0ff8431dc1b900 PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Eyecare LOOK EYECARE&EVEWEAR LOOK Eyecare & Eyewear 3746 S Peoria AVE Tulsa, OK 74105 918-992-5337 Website Chris McDaniel, O.D. Here at LOOK Eyecare & Eyewear, we care about you and your eyes. We are here to take care of your visual needs and ocular health. We know that each patient has different eyecare needs and we strive to address all of your needs with options that are as unique as you. We pay attention to the details and use the best technology to provide you with the best quality eyecare. Twenty Twenty Eyecare 7408 S Yale AVE, Suite H Tulsa, OK 74136 918-794-6700 Website Linsey Bigheart CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/fa115baf9caedef1fe0d50fcad9da1f8.pdf 75b8bd71995edc7f3363f7627b5aecb6 PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. 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DoubleTree Warren Place 6110 S Yale AVE Tulsa, OK 74136 918-497-2181 Website Brandon VerMeulen Wedding venue, catering services, corporate meetings, social meetings, social events, and hotel accommodations. The Silo at Redberry Farms 4501 W 41 ST Tulsa, OK 74107 918-447-2724 Website Rae Krolikowski Redberry Farm is a place to have an event that wows guests. It’s a place to escape for a weekend and be with the people who really matter in your life. It’s a place where memories are made & enjoyed for years to come. Station 13 3924 Charles Page BLVD Tulsa, OK 74127 918-810-6765 Website Jackie Potter Station 13 is a historic fire station that has been restored to a beautiful event venue, only 3 miles from Downtown Tulsa! The Tulsa Garden Center 2435 S Peoria Ave. Tulsa, OK 74114 918-576-515 Website Located in the historic Snedden Mansion within Woodward Park, is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide a variety of horticultural and environmental education opportunities for the community and to serve as horticultural headquarters for the Tulsa area. Tulsa Garden Center fulfills this role by offering numerous lectures, classes, training, plant shows, and special events throughout the year, which are predominantly free for its Members. Additionally, over 20 affiliated organizations such as the Audubon Society, the Sierra Club, the Tulsa Rose Society, and the Tulsa Garden Club, call Tulsa Garden Center home for their horticultural and environmental activities, supplementing our extensive list of educational opportunities with even more events open the public. The Snedden Mansion is open to the public Tuesday through Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm, and Saturdays by appointment only. We are closed to the public on Sunday and Monday. CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/e7f31f3c85ec35e40b8d6d3f1f63f977.pdf 59ca720daff6ed7828225f66d06cb65e PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Dentists Gregg A. Smith, D.D.S. GreggA.Smith,D.D.S. 3912 E 31 ST Tulsa, OK 74114 918-747-0850 Website Email At Dr. Gregg Smith, we take great pride in creating and recapturing beautiful healthy smiles. Our promise to you is that the veneers, fillings, crowns and bridges we create will look as good or better than the teeth nature gave you. Come and see why eighty-five percent of our new patients are referrals from our existing patient base. CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/c8e2d2c6700d517ecf9624322bf7881a.pdf f31d68fd895158822abf0c3d21074c87 PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Counseling and Mental Health Anchored Behavioral Health Consulting 15 W 6th ST, Suite 1211 Tulsa, OK 74119 918-295-5055 Website Jill Sedlacek, Executive Director Amanda Kleeman, Counselor Amanda Kleeman LPC-C, NCC, MS is an online counselor with Anchored BHC. She has worked with the LGBTQ community throughout her career and is excited to bring a new platform to the counseling world. Online therapy makes therapy easy and convenient. All you need is a device with internet. Angela Bauer, LCSW, PLLC 5200 S Yale AVE, Suite 305 Tulsa, OK 74135 539-777-1158 Website Email Angela is a graduate of The University of Oklahoma with a Master's Degree in Social Work. Her undergraduate degree is in psychology from The University of Tulsa. In 2000 she became licensed in Social Work with a clinical specialty (Licensed Clinical Social Worker- LCSW). She began working in the mental health field in 1992, giving her a total of 27 years experience helping individuals with mental health issues. Angela's therapeutic approach consists of the use of evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Rational Living Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Written Exposure Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. The CAVU Center for Abundant Living and Loving 7165 S Braden AVE Tulsa, OK 74136 918-261-2500 Website Ray Hickman The Vision of The CAVU Center is a world where people live abundantly as individuals and in relationship with others, where nothing hinders them from a full celebration of life. The Mission of The CAVU Center is to promote abundant living by helping people to be happy, healthy and whole. The Purpose of The CAVU Center is to help persons find the ideal living conditions, for themselves and those with whom they are connected, while being informed by a relational spirit, an engaging heart, a healthy body, and an abundant mentality. Exhale Counseling and Wellness Marcy Redden 1611 S Denver AVE Tulsa, OK 74119 918-900-1511 Website Email Exhale Counseling and Wellness provides individual, couple, & family therapy. We counsel adolescents, teens, and adults, both in-person and virtually. We serve all clients regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, or religious or secular practices. Mindset Behavioral Health, PLLC 5563 S Lewis AVE, Suite 100 Tulsa, OK 74105 918-691-1435 Website Email We are experienced counselors who can help you with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, and more. Please contact us to schedule an appointment. Individual, Couples, and Family Counseling Telehealth - Online Counseling Substance Abuse Assessments Cathy Morrel, LMFT 2842 W New Orleans ST Broken Arrow, OK 918-300-3586 Website Email I'm a licensed Marriage and Family therapist specializing in therapy for the LGBTQ+ community and healing from religious trauma. I have new groups for both the LGBTQ community and Religious Trauma Survivors starting July, 2023. Adrianne Thomas, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Tulsa, OK 918-576-3922 Website Email No one comes to a therapist because they need a lecture. You're here because you need a partner on your personal journey to healing. Good therapy is an invitation into a dialogue, not a monologue where someone "thera-splains" yourself to you. It's my passion to help my clients with selfesteem, depression, anxiety, parenting and learning to find enjoyment in daily life. I use LGBTQIA+ affirming, social justice-oriented, trauma-informed, and strengths-based approaches to support my clients. My areas of expertise include transitions, depression/anxiety and positive parenting (including how to accept and support your LGBTQIA+ child). More here: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/adriannethomas-tulsa-ok/1013140 Alycia Williams, MS, LPC, CST 5230 E 69th PL Tulsa, OK 74136 918-519-0583 Website Alycia Williams Alycia is a licensed psychotherapist specializing in sex and relationship concerns. She helps clients heal, communicate and grow so that they can have more fulfilling lives and vibrant relationships. She loves her work and she is passionate about helping her clients live life to the fullest. She treats a wide variety of adult issues, with a special interest in healthy sexuality, recovering from infidelity, igniting desire, coping with anxiety, and treating sexual pain or performance concerns. She has specialized training in working with clients who identify as kinky. For clients who are struggling with out of control sexual behaviors/sex addiction, she offers effective solutions. She is LGBTQIA+ affirming and welcomes clients from all backgrounds and relationship styles. She is a licensed professional counselor with 24 years experience. She graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology and a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. She holds a postgraduate certification in Sex Therapy and Sexuality Education from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. She is the only AASECT (American Association for Sex Educators, Counselors, and Therapists) certified sex therapist in Tulsa and serves as the Oklahoma Section Leader for membership in AASECT. In addition to therapy, she speaks at community and professional events to educate and increase awareness of sexual health and relationship issues. She is on the Board of Directors for the MOTE (Multiplicity of the Erotic) Conference, which promotes research, training and best clinical practices for alternative sexualities. CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/73bf4c5754d1221e03cf5d78ab9a4894.pdf d6566f5d46ca57bb27419c80b59be066 PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Computer, Network, and Tech Services Combined Technology 3701-A S Harvard AVE, Suite 359 Tulsa, OK 74135 918-492-2100 Website Robert Raskin, President Complete IT solutions for home and small business. Computer repair, networking, server maintenance, backup, business continuity, disaster planning, risk analysis, CMS and Hippa penetration testing, staff training, Office 365 transitions, and cloud computing. C Squared Tech Consulting 1721 S Knoxville AVE Tulsa, OK 74112 918-383-0808 Website Alex Carney Business Networking & IT Support Audio / Video Installation Home Automation / Smart Home Holberton Tulsa 15 N Cheyenne AVE Tulsa, OK 74103 Website Libby Ediger, CEO Holberton is a cutting-edge software engineering vocational school with a beautiful campus in the heart of downtown Tulsa. We focus on removing barriers to entry to the field to help students achieve their dream career in coding. iHelpTulsa.com 918-605-8777 Website John Voegle iHelpTulsa.com is an innovative full-service IT consulting firm. We provide cutting-edge technologies and the know-how to apply them. Computer Consulting, Microsoft and Mac Support, Conversion From Windows to Mac, Safety Checks – Virus / Malware, Disk Space Usage, System Checkup, System Patches, System Backup, Security Lockdown, Internet Setup/Wireless Connection, Domain Name Setup, Cloud Sharing, Email – Setup, Automatic Signature and Stationary, Contact Backup, Tablet Setup, Smart Device Setup Music Setup/Streaming Audio, Streaming Video, Online Voice and Video Setup, Social Media Setup, Online Banking/Check Writing, On-Line Auto Pays, Apple TV Setup, Microsoft Office Application, Software Setup, Education/Training, AND so much more! Jackson Technical 611 S Elgin AVE Tulsa, OK 74120 918-585-8324 Website Tim Jackson Jackson Technical provides complete IT and communication support services to business. Rated in the top 5% globally in customer satisfaction illustrates our ongoing commitment to excellence. We employ talent. Our technicians have years of experience in the IT field, with up-to-date skills in the latest technologies. Jackson Technical provides businesses with an entire team of talented engineers, programmers, and desktop support specialists that serve as your IT Department. We provide server and workstation support, network design and implementation, remote access solutions, on- and offsite disaster recovery, security and regulatory auditing, web application development, and more! UniComm Solutions 624 S Denver AVE STE 300 Tulsa, OK 74119 918-948-8695 Website Scott Dye, Owner UniComm Solutions is a one stop shop for all IT needs. We provide fast and friendly user support, network management, systems monitoring, backups & disaster recovery, and virtual CIO services. We also offer feature-rich yet affordable VoIP phone systems, web design & hosting, cloud computing & data services, and enterprise WiFi for office, retail, and hospitality, as well as long-range site-to-site solutions. CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/2b0c4d071bdb73f13295d94ffc64de42.pdf e0070db2cdc0f490f89f0a2e7c846a66 PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Business Development and Consulting 36 Degrees North 36 E Cameron ST Tulsa, OK 74103 918-884-3550 Website Abbey Marino, Director of Programs 36 Degrees North is Tulsa’s basecamp for entrepreneurs, innovators, and startups. We provide the high-quality workspace, helpful resources, and diverse community entrepreneurs need to build growing companies and drive economic impact in Tulsa. Anele Elena Haskins Whether you need a designer to bring your MVP startup idea to life, add a new feature to an existing product or software, or a new website, Anele can help with all the research, design, and user experience for whatever project you have. Anele is a UX and Product Design Studio that partners with you to amplify impact by ensuring your products and customer-facing experiences are seamless, efficient, and backed by user feedback. Arrowhead Consulting 5314 S Yale AVE, Suite 500 Tulsa, OK 74135 918-631-7321 Website Kris Reynolds, CEO Arrowhead Consulting is a trusted advisor to our clients, providing results-oriented analysis, solutions and implementations. We bring the right people together to challenge established thinking and drive transformation. We work with our clients to build capabilities, empower organizations, and achieve sustainable results. CarePrecise Healthcare Provider Data Tulsa, OK 877-782-2297 Ext 2 Website Michael Christopher, Managing Partner Since 2008, CarePrecise has been building an impressive customer community ranging from individual practitioners to large organizations as diverse as GE Healthcare, Emdeon, Genentech, Siemens, pharma, health information exchanges, health plans, health systems, state and local governments, the FBI, and the Big Four accounting firms. Our products are in use across the healthcare industry, from claims billing to clinical research to fraud investigation to medical marketing, CarePrecise is firmly established as the first and most trusted value-add processor of provider data products. CarePrecise data products combine the National Plan & Provider Enumeration System, PECOS, excluded vendor databases, US Department of Commerce, USPS, provider information extracted from millions of Medicare claims, and other public and commercial data resources, into a single source of truth for information on individual practitioners and every kind of healthcare organization. Entrecreator Media Tulsa, OK 916-790-6566 Website Jon Santiago, Founder Entrecreator Media helps brands and businesses find influencers and creators who reach their target audiences. Graves Consulting, LLC Tulsa, OK 918-639-6053 Website Laurie Graves, Owner & President Human Resources Consulting. Heidi Hartman Consulting Tulsa, OK 918-381-2449 Website Heidi Hartman, CEO We partner with companies to build better cultures, develop great leaders and build amazing teams. We work with a wide range of clients from non-profits (like OKEQ!) to large forprofit fortune 100 firms (Hershey Chocolate). Although Heidi has the alphabet soup of certifications, her true focus is to build better leaders, teams and culture so we all thrive in the workplace. InTulsa Initiative LLC 7030 S Yale AVE Tulsa, OK 74136 847-287-2101 Website Aaron Miller, Head of Partnerships We connect talent and businesses to stimulate economic growth in Tulsa and to create more prosperous communities across the region. Building a More Vibrant and Inclusive Tulsa for All Jenkins Consulting Group 3768 N Lansing PL Tulsa, OK 74106 918-808-6935 Website Linda Jenkins Governance, leadership, and management consulting for nonprofits. Board Assessment & Development, Leadership Training – Teamwork & Leading Change, Meeting & Retreat Facilitation, Organizational Development, and Strategic Planning. The Optimized Zone Broken Arrow, OK 918-973-1937 Website Camille Diaz Are you an entrepreneur who is successful, driven, great at goal setting, and has a plan to just work “a little bit harder and then I’ll get to relax, delegate, and enjoy the fun stuff?” Or, maybe you’ve even said to yourself, “I know what I should be doing, I just keep not doing it.” If you’ve ever had this thought, you’re not alone! I used to operate in chaos until I stopped buying new journals and calendars, stopped using other people’s systems, and developed one that works for me, my personality, my life and my values. Now my gig is co-creating with entrepreneurs to develop systems that are as unique as they are. Every plan we put in place is not me telling them to follow my process, it’s us designing a process based on their strengths, preferences, and personality. Together we co-create a system they love, so they actually do it, stick to it, and get stuff done. HOW OPTIMIZED ARE YOU? Take the free QUIZ. Get tips to help you level up! camillediaz.com/quiz ProsperWorks, Inc. 100 S Cincinnati AVE, 5th Floor Tulsa, OK 74103 302-409-0206 Website Celena Green, Founder & CEO ProsperWorks helps small businesses and employees prosper together. The Root Coworking 110 S Hartford AVE, Suite 100 Tulsa, OK 74120 918-720-6628 Website Jessica Thomas, Community Manager More than just a shared office space; we are a coworking community for any and all types of people and businesses. Schnake Turnbo Frank 20 E 5th ST, Suite 1500 Tulsa, OK 74103 918-582-9151 Website Hannah Jackson One of the oldest public relations and leadership consulting firms in the state, we have been providing counsel to clients of all industries and sizes since 1970. Crisis management, media relations, executive coaching and more. Venture for America 100 S Cincinnati AVE Tulsa, OK 74103 512-589-0418 Website Mandi Ford Argo, Director of Tulsa VFA is a 2 year Fellowship program for recent college grads who are aspiring entrepreneurs. We strive to drive economic development by equipping the next generation of entrepreneurs with the resources and skills needed to create jobs. CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/1a6974e2cce6a376008340db749c97ac.pdf 9591553fd30bc682b03aaa3eaf16444b PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. 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Keystone Chevrolet 8700 Charles Page BLVD Sand Springs, OK 74063 918-932-1706 (Main/Sales) 918-932-1708 (Service) Website Mike Frizell CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/e74dbe52f640a4f6ae52b3216033fc98.pdf 7a73ef3c812e262fa399fc52f25b739c PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Arts and Entertainment Aaru Entertainment 7 N Cheyenne AVE Tulsa, OK 74103 760-546-8446 Website Jessica Dewane, VP of Operations Virtual reality cafe/bar and game development studio. Andy B's Bowl Social 8711 S Lewis AVE Tulsa, OK 7413 918-299-9494 Website Let The Games Begin! Dine, play, bowl, let loose and live it up. At Andy B’s we bring out the good times in life. A place where friendly competition and great food make for a memorable time out. Whether you’re high fiving or fist bumping, let’s celebrate, regardless of who’s winning. It’s time to forget about the to-do’s in life and live in the moment. No matter your age or the occasion, let’s party. Let’s live it up. Balloon Therapy 1933 S Harvard AVE Tulsa, OK 74112 918-734-2435 Website Chelsea Trinidad, Owner Balloon Therapy Tulsa specializes in creating stunning balloon displays for all types of events. From small birthday parties to large corporate events, we can turn any space into a festive and colorful celebration. Our team of talented designers will work with you to create a custom balloon garland that fits your event's theme and color scheme. We use only high-quality, long-lasting balloons in a variety of shapes and sizes to ensure that your balloon garland looks beautiful for the duration of your event. Whether you envision a classic arch, a cascading wall of balloons, or a unique balloon installation, we can make it a reality. Contact us today to start planning the perfect balloon garland for your special occasion! Diversions Crafting Studio 2036 W Houston ST Broken Arrow, OK 74012 918-938-2708 Website Holley Newell, Owner Diversions is focused maker's space with included arts and crafts studio. Perfect for small groups, date night, or individuals looking for place to spread out and complete a project, the space includes a variety of resources to help with project work. Available machines include sewing machines, Cricut Maker, heat press, airbrush, Dremel station, 3D printers, Glowforge Pro laser engraver, art-quality printer, and more. Event space is available for game nights, hosting classes, cosplay workshops, and other small craft events. The front of the studio is a Maker's Market, where local artists and makers can sell their made goods. Our market also sells a variety of crafting kits, including macrame, rope sewing, felt sewing, cross-stitch/embroidery, a curated set of diamond paintings along with whatever else strikes our fancy. Chamber Music Tulsa PO Box 14560 Tulsa, OK 74159 918-587-3802 Website Bruce Sorrell, Executive Director Chamber Tulsa Music presents the best chamber music (think string quartets) from North America and Europe. We present Friday and Saturday evening and Sunday afternoon performances at the Tulsa PAC or other venues such as ahha Tulsa or LowDown (formerly Duet). Friday and Saturday concerts include hors d’oeuvres or dinner and wine. There are discount subscriptions for those under 40. We are also actively commissioning new chamber music by American composers. Come join us! Complete Weddings & Events 1660 E 71st ST, Suite 2L Tulsa, OK 74136 918-576-6132 Website Ryan Dubree, Owner COMPLETE weddings + events is your all-encompassing event provider. We offer photography, videography, DJ, Photo booth, Lighting and coordination services for weddings and events. Circle Cinema 10 S Lewis AVE Tulsa, OK 74104 918-592-3456 Website Email The Circle Cinema is Tulsa’s independent and nonprofit arthouse movie theatre, showing independent, foreign, and documentary films. The Circle Cinema Foundation is an Oklahoma nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation. Our mission: to use film to foster understanding and appreciation of the diversity of the human experience and create community among the viewers in the restored historic Circle Cinema. Council Oak Mens Chorale PO Box 1062 Tulsa, OK 74101 918-361-8739 Website Scott Malloy Council Oak Mens Chorale is a choral arts organization established in 1997. COMC is a group of gay and gay affirming men dedicated to singing, providing a source to reach out and give back to the community through performance. Grasshoppers Suzuki Cello 918-613-8945 Website Austin Jade Pendergrass Grasshoppers Suzuki Cello is the cello studio of Suzuki Certified Cello Instructor Austin Jade Pendergrass, offering individual or group instruction on cello, bass, violin, and viola. This studio is also a vendor for EPIC and can utilize student learning funds to pay for your EPIC students music lessons! Grasshoppers Suzuki Cello is also available for hire to perform for various events such as wedding ceremonies or receptions, dinner or holiday parties, galas, festivals, business events, charitable events, as well as for end-of-life ceremonies. Depending on availability of musicians as well as the nature of a requested event, Grasshoppers Suzuki Cello may offer a reduced rate or provide services at no cost. Nomad Musix Tulsa, OK Nomad (Alonzo Johnson) "An adventure through sound to where the internal & external self meet." This is the goal for Nomad, a non-binary DJ/Producer from Tulsa, OK. Utilizing music, visual art, and performance as their tool; Nomad brings their inner world to the surface with expressionist works. These works include two albums: the beautiful and ethereal "To Prove We Exist" and the multifaceted and experimental "Where Love Lives." Their performances reflect this same energy by blending house, techno, and the cultural driven sounds of "club music." Rebirth DJ Services 8211 E Regal PL, Suite 100 Tulsa, OK 74133 918-884-8206 Website David Williams Our DJ company loves to provide top of the line entertainment for all events. We are a DJ service with over 10 years experience, very professional and flexible to work with. We have professional grade sound equipment, lighting/uplighting, MC services, etc. Whatever your event needs to keep the party going. We would love to DJ your next event, party or wedding! Scott Taylor Gallery 1608 E 15th ST Tulsa, OK 74120 918-850-1038 Website Scott Taylor, Owner & Artist Scott Taylor is a contemporary pop artist that creates vivid works of art for his clients and patrons all around the world. He debuted in 2014 with wall pieces featuring boldly colored abstract compositions and shapes. Since then, he has continued to shift and grow, and has settled into contemporary impressionism as the most fitting style for his vision and heart. Using almost everything he can get his hands on, from acrylic, to spray paint, to chalk pastels and unique objects in his studio, his projects seem united by a desire to inspire and create joy and happiness through his paintings. He also is the Founder and Executive Creative of Colorpop Art Lab, an art and design firm in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Taylor now offers art classes, in person and online, for kids and adults of all experience levels. His focus is helping his students find and cultivate their own unique style and creativity by teaching core precepts that students can build on as they grow all while having fun. His clients include Senegence, Oklahomans for Equality, Art’s Alliance of Tulsa, Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, Theatre Tulsa, Mayo Demonstration School, OSU Cardiovascular Hospital, Little Light House, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Flint C0 and more. Instagram: @scotttaylorartgallery and @thatscotttaylor Facebook: /scotttaylorartgallery The Smash Room Tulsa 9940 E 21st ST Tulsa, OK 74129 918-727-9951 Website Alex Andrews, Owner The Smash Room Tulsa is a safe place where you can take an axe to a printer, break a chest of drawers with a sledgehammer, swing a bat through a glass chandelier and scream!! We frame our experience as a fun and family friendly group event! We prioritize value and quality in our breakables and our facility. Straley Studios Tulsa, OK 347-361-2096 Website Natasha Straley, Owner @straleystudioscoaching Straley Studios offers holistic coaching for creatives and speakers. We offer private coaching, an online Actors' Gym for self-tapes, monthly events, and an online community built upon a foundation of safe and nurturing principles. Studio 66 Tulsa, OK 202-468-5275 Instagram Karl Jones, Co-Director Studio 66 is an event production group providing community events for artists and queer community members in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Studio 66 curates events, community arts programming, and performance-based celebrations in collaboration with artistic and queer service groups throughout Tulsa and provides mentorship to emerging artists and queer community leaders. Theater Tulsa 22 S Lewis AVE Tulsa, OK 202-468-5275 Website Email Theatre Tulsa is the Tulsa area’s leading non-profit civic theatre, providing professional-level productions and artistic experience to local audiences and performers. Theatre Tulsa is the longest continuously operating community theatre west of the Mississippi River, and the seventh oldest in the United States. Since 1922, Theatre Tulsa has been a part of the culture of Tulsa. Theatre Tulsa has entertained the community through the Depression, World War II and the disaster of two fires. Tulsa Ballet 1212 E 45 PL Tulsa, OK 74105 918-749-6030 x210 (Scott Black) Website Scott Black The international press has described Tulsa Ballet as “one of the best in the world” A professional company of international dancers representing 14 countries performs six times a year. The Tulsa Ballet Center for Dance Education offers classes for ages 3-adult. Tulsa Opera, Inc. 1610 S Boulder AVE Tulsa, OK 74119 918-582-4035 (Main) 918-487-4811 (Box Office) Website Dani Keil, Director of Outreach Since 1948, Tulsa Opera has brought grand opera to Tulsa and the surrounding region, producing three grand operas each season. Our educational programs include the Tulsa Youth Opera, Opera on Tour! and a Resident Artists Program for Artists in training. Tulsa Symphony Orchestra 117 N Boston AVE, Suite 201 Tulsa, OK 74103 918-584-3645 Website Email The Tulsa Symphony Orchestra is a vital community service organization that entertains, educates, heals, and inspires through musical excellence, innovation, and collaboration. Tulsa Zoo 6421 E 36th ST N Tulsa, OK 74115 918-669-6612 Website Ellen Averill, VP Communications & Strategy Our mission: Connecting, Caring, Advocating for Wildlife, People and Wild Places Twisted Arts Tulsa, OK 918-221-5565 Website Kevin Lovelace Twisted Arts is 2SLGBTQ+ arts non-profit organization dedicated to advancing, celebrating, elevating and amplifying Tulsa 2SLGBTQ+ artists by showcasing the best independent films, music, performances and all forms of mixed media throughout the year. CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. 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Title A name given to the resource [2023] Equality Business Alliance Subject The topic of the resource Equality Business Alliance member pages on the OKEQ website Description An account of the resource The Equality Business Alliance exists to strengthen gay-welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community by: - Providing a directory of gay-welcoming businesses in the Tulsa community; - Creating regular networking opportunities with these businesses; and - Creating professional environments where gay-welcoming businesses can meet to have their voices heard on important issues that affect how we do business and our quality of life. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://okeq.org/eba/ Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Equality Business Alliance member pages as of August 2023 https://history.okeq.org/files/original/3fb8c41a62ae84cb5481a62b96914dd0.pdf 2ce75f7fef49928ca38893b4c6fb7c75 PDF Text Text 2/6/25, 3:31 PM (/) Obituary | Nancy McDonald of Tulsa, Oklahoma | Stanleys Funeral & Cremation Service 3959 E 31st St Tulsa, OK 74135 918-743-6271 (tel:1-918-743-6271) Share this obituary  (mailto:?subject=Obituary for Nancy McDonald&body=Obituary%20for%20Nancy%20%20McDonald%0A%0AView%20details%20at%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stanleysfuneralhome.com%2Fobituary%2Fnanc mcdonald%0A%0ABrought%20to%20you%20by%20Stanleys%20Funeral%20%26%20Cremation%20Service%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.stanleysfuneralhome.com)  (tel:9187436271) https://www.stanleysfuneralhome.com/obituary/nancy-mcdonald Privacy - Terms 1/4 �2/6/25, 3:31 PM Obituary | Nancy McDonald of Tulsa, Oklahoma | Stanleys Funeral & Cremation Service SEND FLOWERS Order Flowers for the Family SEND A CARD Show Your Sympathy to the Family (https://www.st mcdonald/flowe campaign=obitu flowers-ctaleftside) (https://www.st mcdonald/cards campaign=obitu cards-ctaleftside)  Sign Guestbook  View Guestbook Entries (/guestbook/8721811)  Print Obituary (/obituaries/print?o_id=8721811) Nancy McDonald of Tulsa, Oklahoma June 4, 1936 - October 24, 2023 Nancy McDonald, a longtime Tulsa community volunteer and activist, died Tuesday. She was 87. A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m. Nov. 12 at All Souls Unitarian Church, with a reception to follow. Per McDonald’s wishes, her family invites everyone attending the reception to bring homemade cookies. Known for her vision and tenacity, McDonald was a force for change in Tulsa for well over 50 years, embracing a variety of causes including public school integration, the arts and LGBTQ rights. Notably with the latter, her influence extended throughout Oklahoma and beyond. McDonald and her husband, Joe, were the founders of the Tulsa chapter of Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, the first in Oklahoma, and she later served as president of the national PFLAG organization. It was during her tenure as president, in 1998, that the organization extended its mission to include transgender people. McDonald was active on a state and national level in promoting legislation that advanced LGBTQ rights. And when a proposed law threatened that advancement, she was there to fight it. That included testifying before Congress in 1996 in opposition to the federal Defense of Marriage Act. Toby Jenkins, former director of Oklahomans for Equality, said McDonald was a source of needed encouragement for her fellow LGBTQ rights advocates, assuring them that “incrementally, bit by bit, relationships would form and change would come.” “Nancy taught us to show respect and civility to everyone, even if they were hateful to you,” Jenkins said. “If they spoke that way, she believed it was just that their hearts and minds had not been opened or challenged. Eventually the change of heart would come. I will miss that most about her.” A Nebraska native and graduate of the University of Nebraska, McDonald moved to Tulsa with her family in 1966. She didn’t waste any time getting involved in her new community. As a parent of school-age children and PTA member, she joined a small group of Tulsa Public Schools parents in helping with voluntary integration, starting with Burroughs Elementary School. Then, in 1973, district officials turned to McDonald to help integrate Booker T. Washington High School. Chairing a committee for volunteer recruitment, McDonald led the successful effort to recruit white student volunteers to attend the previously all-Black school, holding a series of meetings with students and parents. Her volunteering led to a full-time job with TPS, coordinating volunteers and leading the further development of the magnet school concept. Motivating more community volunteers to get involved in their public schools was at the heart of McDonald’s love for the Partners in Education program. She participated in a related White House Symposium and wrote the guidelines for PIE groups that were published as a book. She remained involved with PIE through the end of her life. McDonald was also passionate about scouting. She was a former board member and president of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma. In that role, she helped guide the organization through the tumultuous time following the 1977 murders of three girls at summer camp. McDonald was recipient of a number of honors and awards. They included induction into the Tulsa Hall of Fame and the dedication of the Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library in her and her husband’s honor at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. McDonald’s commitment to the LGBTQ cause began in the 1980s when one of her daughters came out as a lesbian. The experience of supporting her daughter would shape McDonald, and later she became a mother figure to many LGBTQ people who found themselves facing alienation from friends and family. “We called her ‘everybody’s mother,’” Jenkins said. “She was a surrogate parent for so many whose families had rejected them or had not accepted or understood them. There are national LGBTQ leaders who came out of Oklahoma who Nancy mentored about family relationships.” And her motherly influence didn’t end with the LGBTQ community, Jenkins said. “If anyone was marginalized, it became her cause,” he said. Morva McDonald, McDonald’s daughter, said her mother was “just so good at seeing every individual.” “At her core, she was always trying her best to help people be seen, be recognized for who they were. And that’s what allowed her to reach across so many different (tel:9187436271) causes and arenas.”  https://www.stanleysfuneralhome.com/obituary/nancy-mcdonald 2/4 �2/6/25, 3:31 PM Obituary | Nancy McDonald of Tulsa, Oklahoma | Stanleys Funeral & Cremation Service “The issue for her was always helping people be seen. It was a tremendous gift.” For her mother, part of valuing people as individuals included helping them find ways to participate, Morva added. “That’s why we’re asking people to bring homemade cookies to the reception. It was her idea. Baking was a favorite activity of Mom’s with her grandchildren. “Even at the end she was thinking about how everyone could share and participate.” McDonald’s survivors include her husband, Joe McDonald; four children, JoElyn Newcomb, Paul McDonald, Jason McDonald and Morva McDonald; eight grandchildren; a brother, Howard Nellor; and a sister, Sharlene Clatanoff. Memorial donations may be made to the Foundation for Tulsa Schools’ Partners in Education program. Services Celebration of Life Sunday, November 12, 2023 4:00 PM All Souls Unitarian Church 2952 S. 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Text Any textual data included in the document (/) 3959 E 31st St<br />Tulsa, OK 74135<br />918-743-6271 (tel:1-918-743-6271)<br />Share this obituary<br /> (mailto:?subject=Obituary for Nancy<br />McDonald&amp;body=Obituary%20for%20Nancy%20%20McDonald%0A%0AView%20details%20at%20https%3A%2F%2Fwww.stanleysfuneralhome.com%2Fobituary%2Fnancymcdonald%0A%0ABrought%20to%20you%20by%20Stanleys%20Funeral%20%26%20Cremation%20Service%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.stanleysfuneralhome.com)<br /><br />(tel:9187436271) Privacy - Terms<br />2/6/25, 3:31 PM Obituary | Nancy McDonald of Tulsa, Oklahoma | Stanleys Funeral &amp; Cremation Service<br />https://www.stanleysfuneralhome.com/obituary/nancy-mcdonald 1/4<br /> Sign Guestbook  View Guestbook Entries (/guestbook/8721811)<br /> Print Obituary (/obituaries/print?o_id=8721811)<br /><br /><strong>Nancy McDonald of Tulsa, Oklahoma</strong><br />June 4, 1936 - October 24, 2023<br />Nancy McDonald, a longtime Tulsa community volunteer and activist, died Tuesday. She was 87. A celebration of life will be held at 4 p.m. Nov. 12 at All Souls Unitarian Church, with a reception to follow. Per McDonald’s wishes, her family invites everyone attending the reception to bring homemade cookies.<br />Known for her vision and tenacity, McDonald was a force for change in Tulsa for well over 50 years, embracing a variety of causes including public school integration, the arts and LGBTQ rights.<br />Notably with the latter, her inuence extended throughout Oklahoma and beyond.<br />McDonald and her husband, Joe, were the founders of the Tulsa chapter of Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays, the rst in Oklahoma, and she later served as president of the national PFLAG organization. It was during her tenure as president, in 1998, that the organization extended its mission to include transgender people.<br />McDonald was active on a state and national level in promoting legislation that advanced LGBTQ rights. And when a proposed law threatened that advancement, she was there to ght it. That included testifying before Congress in 1996 in opposition to the federal Defense of Marriage Act.<br />Toby Jenkins, former director of Oklahomans for Equality, said McDonald was a source of needed encouragement for her fellow LGBTQ rights advocates, assuring them that “incrementally, bit by bit, relationships would form and change would come.”<br />“Nancy taught us to show respect and civility to everyone, even if they were hateful to you,” Jenkins said. “If they spoke that way, she believed it was just that their hearts and minds had not been opened or challenged. Eventually the change of heart would come. I will miss that most about her.”<br />A Nebraska native and graduate of the University of Nebraska, McDonald moved to Tulsa with her family in 1966. She didn’t waste any time getting involved in her new community.<br />As a parent of school-age children and PTA member, she joined a small group of Tulsa Public Schools parents in helping with voluntary integration, starting with Burroughs Elementary School.<br />Then, in 1973, district ocials turned to McDonald to help integrate Booker T. Washington High School.<br />Chairing a committee for volunteer recruitment, McDonald led the successful eort to recruit white student volunteers to attend the previously all-Black school, holding a series of meetings with students and parents.<br />Her volunteering led to a full-time job with TPS, coordinating volunteers and leading the further development of the magnet school concept.<br />Motivating more community volunteers to get involved in their public schools was at the heart of McDonald’s love for the Partners in Education program. She participated in a related White House Symposium and wrote the guidelines for PIE groups that were published as a book. She remained involved with PIE through the end of her life.<br />McDonald was also passionate about scouting. She was a former board member and president of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma. In that role, she helped guide the organization through the tumultuous time following the 1977 murders of three girls at summer camp.<br />McDonald was recipient of a number of honors and awards. They included induction into the Tulsa Hall of Fame and the dedication of the Nancy &amp; Joe McDonald Rainbow Library in her and her husband’s honor at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center.<br />McDonald’s commitment to the LGBTQ cause began in the 1980s when one of her daughters came out as a lesbian.<br />The experience of supporting her daughter would shape McDonald, and later she became a mother gure to many LGBTQ people who found themselves facing alienation from friends and family.<br />“We called her ‘everybody’s mother,’” Jenkins said. “She was a surrogate parent for so many whose families had rejected them or had not accepted or understood them. There are national LGBTQ leaders who came out of Oklahoma who Nancy mentored about family relationships.”<br />And her motherly inuence didn’t end with the LGBTQ community, Jenkins said.<br />“If anyone was marginalized, it became her cause,” he said.<br />Morva McDonald, McDonald’s daughter, said her mother was “just so good at seeing every individual.”<br />“At her core, she was always trying her best to help people be seen, be recognized for who they were. And that’s what allowed her to reach across so many different causes and arenas.”<br /><br />SEND A CARD<br />Show Your Sympathy to the Family<br />(https://www.stmcdonald/cardscampaign=obitucards-ctaleftside)<br /><br />SEND FLOWERS<br />Order Flowers for the Family<br />(https://www.stmcdonald/flowercampaign=obituowers-ctaleftside)<br /><br />(tel:9187436271)<br />2/6/25, 3:31 PM Obituary | Nancy McDonald of Tulsa, Oklahoma | Stanleys Funeral &amp; Cremation Service<br />https://www.stanleysfuneralhome.com/obituary/nancy-mcdonald 2/4<br /><br />“The issue for her was always helping people be seen. It was a tremendous gift.”<br />For her mother, part of valuing people as individuals included helping them nd ways to participate, Morva added.<br />“That’s why we’re asking people to bring homemade cookies to the reception. It was her idea. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2023] Nancy McDonald Obituary Subject The topic of the resource Nancy McDonald, June 4, 1936 - October 24, 2023 Description An account of the resource Four pages of an obituary for Nancy McDonald, who lived June 4, 1936 to October 24, 2023, published by Stanleys Funeral and Cremation Service. A service was planned for November 12, 2023 at All Souls Unitarian Church. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Stanleys Funeral and Cremation Service Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource November 12, 2023 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://www.stanleysfuneralhome.com/obituary/nancy-mcdonald 2023 ALL SOULS UNITARIAN CHURCH Booker T. Washington High School Burroughs Elementary School Defense of Marriage Act Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Equality Center Foundation for Tulsa Schools Partners in Education Program Girl Scouts Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma in memoriam Joe McDonald memoriam Morva McDonald Nancy and Dr. Joe McDonald Nancy and Joe McDonald Nancy McDonald Nancy McDonald Rainbow Library Obituaries Obituary OkEq Equality Center Oklahomans for Equality Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays Parents Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) Partners in Education Partners in Education (PIE) Partners in Education Program PFLAG PIE Rainbow Library Toby Jenkins TPS Tulsa Public Schools Tulsa Public Schools (TPS) Tulsa Schools Partners in Education University of Nebraska https://history.okeq.org/files/original/10c9f60a829fb0ca48e26f13a3414595.pdf b0dd3ba97b94a4534efeebb22d19b9a5 PDF Text Text Oklahomans for Equality By-laws Effective October 19, 2023 �By-Laws of Oklahomans for Equality, Inc. (OkEq) ARTICLE I: NAME, PURPOSE, AND LOCATION Section 1: Name of Organization The name of this organization shall be Oklahomans for Equality, Inc., hereinafter referred to as “OkEq,” a not-for-profit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Oklahoma. Section2: Purposes The purposes for which OkEq is formed are: a. To promote educational, health, cultural, and social services directed at furthering the well-being, equal treatment and development of the two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, ace plus ("2SLGBTQIA+") community and supportive allies. b. To promote, through advocacy and education, a better understanding of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and the necessity or the equal treatment thereof, including bringing an end to discrimination and oppression against all persons based upon sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Such activities shall be carried out to the extent permitted by federal regulations attributable to a 50l(c)(3) organization and other applicable regulations. c. To operate a 2SLGBTQIA+ equality center for the benefit of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and its allies. Section 3: Mission OkEq seeks equal rights for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and families through intersectional advocacy, education, programs, alliances, and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. I �Section 4: Principal Office The principal office of OkEq shall be located in Tulsa, Oklahoma at 621 E. 4th Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120, known as the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center ("Equality Center"). OkEq may have such other offices as the Board of Directors determines or as OkEq affairs may require. Section 5: Fiscal Year Books The tax and fiscal year for OkEq shall begin on October 1st and end on September 30th of each year thereafter. An independent audit of the books and records of OkEq shall be conducted at least biannually. The Audit Committee shall ensure that documents for any audit are to be provided to the auditors by December 31st following the period to be audited and shall ensure the audit is completed as timely as possible. The audit report shall be presented to the Board of Directors within thirty (30) days of its completion and within sixty (60) days of completion shall be made available to the public for review. ARTICLE II: MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS, VOTING AND RIGHTS Section 1: Membership Membership shall be open to all persons who support the purpose and mission of OkEq. A person becomes a Member by submitting an application, making a financial contribution to OkEq, or making an in-kind contribution to OkEq at a level determined by the Board of Directors, which shall be no less than fifty dollars ($50.00) annually. Members: a. Shall be eligible to be the beneficiaries of all programs of OkEq and to participate in services provided at the Equality Center, subject to any participant fee established by the Board of Directors for any particular program, event, or service. b. Are eligible to be elected to the Board of Directors pursuant to Article III, Section 3, provided the Voting Member has been a person with such membership for at least thirty (30) days immediately preceding any vote. c Shall have the right to vote on any by-law revision which affects membership rights, provided the Voting Member has been a person with such membership for at least thirty (30) days immediately preceding any vote. d. Shall have the right to petition the Board of Directors of any grievance, �concern or suggestion. Any such petition shall be in writing, signed by no less than 15 Voting Members and presented to the Secretary for certification. A certified petition shall be presented to the Board at its next scheduled Board meeting, whereby petitioners shall have the right to make public comment. Petitions are not binding upon the Board and petitioners do not have the right to force a vote upon the petition. Section 2: Other Categories and Membership The Board of Directors may establish various other categories of membership and set forth benefits and requirements of such membership categories, including dues. Section 3: Changes to Membership Policy Any changes to this membership policy must be proposed at least thirty (30) days prior to an Annual Meeting or a Special Membership Meeting and must be made available for review by all Members prior to being voted upon. Such membership policy changes shall require two-thirds (2/3) approval of the full Board and a simple majority approval by the Members in attendance. Section 4: Membership Records The Board of Directors or its designee shall be required to keep accurate and up to date records pertaining to Membership. Such records shall be confidential and may not be disclosed to any other group or organization, except as may be required in applications for grants or third party funding. Additional exceptions to this policy may be approved by the Board of Directors. ARTICLE III: BOARD OF DIRECTORS Directors are members of the Board of Directors (hereafter "the Board" or "the Board of Directors," not to include the Trustees or Advisors) either elected pursuant Article III, Section 6 or appointed to the Board pursuant to Article III, Section 14. Directors must be Members. Section 1: General Powers Subject to the limitations provided by law, the Oklahoma General Corporation Act of the state of Oklahoma, and the Certificate of Incorporation for OkEq, all corporate powers and purposes shall be exercised by or under the authority of the Board of Directors, and the business and affairs of OkEq shall be managed and conducted exclusively by the Board of Directors. Without prejudice to the general powers established by law, but subject to the limitations set forth herein, the Board of Directors shall have the power and authority to: �a. Conduct, manage, and control the business and affairs of OkEq as the Board deems necessary and just. b. Pass resolutions not inconsistent with these by-laws, which shall remain effective until repealed as set forth in Article III, Section 17. c. Elect and remove at pleasure all the Officers, agents, and the Executive Director of OkEq not inconsistent with these by-laws, and to prescribe for them their duties, fix the terms of their service, and any compensation, if any, and to require from them any such forms of security for faithful service as the Board deems fit. d. Approve any incoming new or returning Directors. e. Remove any of its Directors pursuant to Section 13 of this Article or a Member for cause upon a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the full Board. f. Establish and terminate committees as needed. Section 2: Limitations The Board of Directors of OkEq shall not have the power or authority to: a. Negotiate, develop, execute, or implement any lease agreement exceeding thirty (30) days for all or any part of the real estate held by OkEq; b. Encumber in any way the real property of OkEq; c. Obligate OkEq to any single capital debt exceeding $50,000 unless approved by a majority vote of the full Board of Directors and unanimous vote of all of the Trustees; d. Make any substantive changes to the physical and/or structural appearance of the principal office of OkEq except with approval of the Trustees; or e. Pledge as collateral, encumber in any way, spend, levy or have any access whatsoever to the principal or accrued interest or dividends of the Capital Endowment funds held in trust by the Tulsa Community Foundation on behalf of �OkEq except with the unanimous written approval of the full Board of Directors and the unanimous written approval of the Trustees. This provision does not apply to any funds specifically pledged or earmarked for operations whether held at the Tulsa Community Foundation or any other financial or trust institution. Section 3: Qualifications of Members of the Board of Directors Directors must have their principal place of residence in the state of Oklahoma. They must have been members of OkEq for at least thirty (30) days immediately prior to their election. No employee of OkEq may serve as a Director. The Board may not implement any additional qualification requirements for Directors except when such qualification changes have been approved by a majority of the Board of Directors. However, any qualification changes may not be implemented within ninety (90) days of any election. Prior to nomination, every Director shall agree to the terms of the "Oklahomans for Equality, Board Member Contract" as approved by the majority of the Board of Directors. Section 4: Number and Quorum The OkEq Board of Directors may have up to fifteen (15) and no fewer than nine (9) members. However, to the extent possible, the Board of Directors shall be comprised of an odd number of Directors. A quorum at any meeting of the Board of Directors shall consist of a simple majority of the current number of sitting Directors. Except as otherwise provided in these by-laws, a majority of all votes cast at a meeting of which a quorum is present is sufficient to approve any matter that properly comes before the meeting. Less than a quorum does not allow any voting on a matter, but the meeting may continue to conclusion or a new meeting may be called. Contemporaneous teleconferencing will count towards quorum and voting with prior notice to the Secretary. Written proxies may be used in voting but will not be counted in determining if a quorum is present. All "votes" prescribed within these bylaws shall require a majority of the quorum, unless the bylaws expressly state that the vote must be by a majority of the full Board of Directors. The requirements of quorum shall also apply to any digital voting in that a simple majority of the current total number of sitting Directors must participate in any �vote. If fewer than a simple majority of the current sitting Directors respond to a digital vote, then the result of that vote, regardless of outcome, will be invalid. Votes will be tabulated via emails in which Directors use the "reply all" function. The President will send out a follow up message detailing whether a quorum was met, and if it was, the result of the overall vote.The President or Secretary will retain copies of all digital votes. Section 5: Tenure and Term Limits Each Director shall hold office for two (2) years beginning October 1st following the date of election. Terms shall be staggered so that approximately one­half (1/2) of the Board is elected each year. No Director may serve more than three consecutive two-year terms. After six consecutive years of service, a Director must roll off the Board for a minimum of one (1) year. Section 6: a. Nomination and Election Nominations Board of Director nominations shall be made by the Board Development and Governance Committee not less than thirty (30) days before the Annual Meeting, under Article III, Section 12. In making nominations, the Governance Committee shall strive to reflect the demographics and interests of the community it serves. Recruitment efforts shall include persons with diverse minority, racial, and cultural backgrounds, as well as persons with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions. b. Elections The makeup of the Board of Directors shall be elected at the Annual Meeting by a majority of the remaining Directors. Section 7: Regular Meeting Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held at a time and place to be decided by the President. A minimum of nine (9) Board of Directors' meetings shall be held within the fiscal year. Section 8: Meeting of Members of the Board of Directors and Members-elect of the Board of Directors A meeting of the members of the Board of Directors whose term continues through the next fiscal year and members-elect of the Board of Directors shall be held no �less than thirty (30) days after the Annual Meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to elect Officers for the fiscal year beginning October 1st. Section 9: Meeting Notice, Open Meetings Meeting notices are orchestrated by the Secretary and are given to Directors at least sixty (60) hours before the meeting. Regular meeting notices are to be posted in the OkEq newsletter and website. Any such notice shall contain the time, purposes, and place of the meeting. All Board meetings shall be open meetings except for executive sessions. Section 10: Special Meetings Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by or at the request of the President or three (3) or more Directors. Section 11: Special Membership Meetings a. The purpose of a Special Membership Meeting shall be to afford Members the right to have specific grievances, concerns, or suggestions discussed and voted upon by the Board of Directors and all Members in attendance. b. Special Membership Meetings may be called by the Board of Directors or by means of a written petition to the Board of Directors signed by not less than fifteen (15) Members as certified by the Secretary of the Board of Directors. Upon certification, the Secretary shall present said petition for a Special Membership Meeting to the Board, which shall then arrange to hold such a Special Membership Meeting within a reasonable period of time after having received the petition, not to exceed forty-five (45) days. Special Membership Meetings may run concurrently with regular Board meetings. c. The Board shall notify the membership of the meeting at least fifteen (15) days prior to its occurrence. Sufficient notice consists of posting the date, time and place of the meeting in a conspicuous place in the Equality Center and giving notice in an OkEq newsletter, website, social media pages, or other such medium. d. Quorum for a Special Membership Meeting shall require the presence of at least fifteen (15) Members as certified by the Board Secretary unless �the Special Membership Meeting was called by the Board on its own motion. Quorum at a Special Membership Meeting called pursuant to a petition also requires a quorum of the Board of Directors. e. Only the specific issue(s) addressed in the original written petition submitted to the Board Secretary and noticed to the membership shall be up for discussion in the Special Membership Meeting. No other issues or matters not expressly identified in the petition shall be considered. f. Members shall have the right to make a motion for the Board to take specific action(s) as it expressly relates to the petition at hand. The Board shall be compelled to vote upon any such motion that meets the following criteria: (1) The motion must be presented in writing to the Board Secretary during the meeting. (2) The motion must be seconded by a Member. (3) The motion must be approved by a majority vote of the Members in attendance. (4) Any and all motions satisfying these criteria shall be voted upon by the Board of Directors after discussion of the issue. g. A simple majority vote of the Board of Directors shall be required to enact any motion approved by the Members unless restricted by Article III. In the absence of an approval by a majority vote of the Board the motion fails. If the Board is restricted by Article III from voting on the motion the matter fails. Section 12: Annual Meeting The Annual Meeting of the membership and the Board of Directors shall be held in September subject to inclement weather or on such other date as the Board of Directors may decide. Section 13: Removal from Board of Directors Unexcused absences from two (2) consecutive Board meetings within a Board year or three (3) total unexcused absences from Board meetings within a Board year, is equivalent to resignation from the Board of Directors. Sufficient "excuse" will be at the sole discretion and judgment of the Executive Committee in closed session. The Secretary shall confirm absences and shall provide notice of resignation to the �President in writing. Any Director may be removed for cause, including but not limited to violation of the "Board Member Contract," by a two­thirds (2/3) vote of a quorum of the Board of Directors. Section 14: Vacancies/Resignation In the event of a vacancy on the Board of Directors, the Board Development and Governance Committee shall take suggestions from Directors and Members. The Board Development and Governance Committee shall then recommend a candidate for appointment by the Board of Directors. Appointed Directors shall only fill the unexpired term of the former incumbent up to the time of the next Annual Meeting at which time the Appointed Director may be eligible pursuant to Article III, Section 6 for election by the Board of Directors. The duration of appointment shall not count toward that Director's term limit of three consecutive two-year terms. The Secretary shall keep a record of term expiration dates for individual Directors. Section 15: Compensation Directors, as such, shall not receive any compensation for their services to OkEq. Section 16: Record Keeping Correct and complete records of the proceedings of the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee, designated committees and all financial accounts shall be kept and maintained at OkEq's principal office or electronically. The last twelve (12) months of Board minutes, the last Annual Membership Meeting minutes, the most recent audited financials, the current financials, and the budget shall be electronically maintained and readily available to Members on the Equality Center’s website. Section 17: Resolutions a. Resolutions of the Board of Directors shall be considered passed when approved by two-thirds (2/3) of the Directors present in quorum at a Board meeting. b. Resolutions shall be consecutively numbered with the year the resolution was passed appearing in the resolution number and then the consecutive number of the particular resolution starting with 2009-1. Example: Resolutions passed in 2010 shall be numbered beginning with 2010-1. �c. Resolutions shall have the force of law for OkEq and shall be effective until repealed by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the full Board of Directors, notwithstanding a quorum. d. The Secretary of the Board of Directors shall certify the passage or denial of a particular resolution and note the “yeas” and “nays” on the document which shall be electronically available on OkEq’s website. e. A copy of these bylaws and all resolutions shall be made available for viewing by all Members on OkEq’s website. f. Resolutions may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the full Board of Directors, notwithstanding a quorum. Such amendments shall be attached to the particular resolution being amended and maintained pursuant to Article III, Section 16. Section 18: Confidentiality OkEq Directors, Trustees, Advisors and committee members shall recognize their fiduciary obligation to the membership by ensuring proper protection of confidential information and exercising good judgment in discussing the organization and its activities. At the end of a Director, Trustee, or Advisor's term, or at the end of service by a volunteer or committee member, they shall return all documents, papers, and other materials, regardless of medium, which were provided to them, or created by such person on behalf of the organization, except for those documents or materials which are clearly in the public domain (such as copies of minutes, financials, etc.). Section 19: Director' s Oath of Office Directors shall take an oath of office administered by the President of OkEq or their designee. The oath shall be developed by the Board Development and Governance Committee. ARTICLE IV: OFFICERS Section 1: The Enumerated Officers of the Board of Directors The Officers of OkEq shall be the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. All Officers shall be members of the Board of Directors. �Section 2: Election and Terms of Office Officers shall be elected by the returning members and members-elect of the Board of Directors by majority vote at the Board meeting held pursuant to Article III, Section 8. All Officers shall serve a one-year term. No Officer may serve more than two consecutive one-year terms in the same position. Section 3: Removal from Office Any Officer may be removed by a three-fourths (3/4) vote of a quorum of the Board of Directors. Notice of proposed removal shall be served in writing to the Officer by the President, or the Vice President if the President is the subject of removal, at least ten (10) days prior to a Board meeting deciding the matter. The notice of proposed removal shall clearly state the reasons. The Officer shall have the right to respond to the proposed removal both orally at a Board meeting deciding the matter and/or in writing. A vote by the Board of Directors sustaining the removal shall be effective immediately, and the Officer shall be notified by the President or Vice President as soon as possible. Removal of an Officer does not supplant that person's elected or appointed right to continue to serve their term as a Board Director unless also removed as a Director pursuant to Article III, Section 13. Section 4: Vacancies of Office A vacancy of any Officer position may be filled by appointment and approval by the Board of Directors for the duration of the unexpired term of the former incumbent Officer. The Board Development and Governance Committee shall recommend a successor for Board approval; however, a vacancy of the President's position shall be filled pursuant to Section 5 of this Article. Any appointed Officer shall serve for the duration of the Officer's term. The duration of appointment shall not count towards the Officer's term limit of two consecutive one-year terms. Section 5: President The President shall serve as President of the Board of Directors and as Chair of the Executive Committee. They shall preside at meetings of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee. The President shall have such powers and/or perform such duties as are vested in them by the by-laws and such other duties as prescribed by the Board of Directors. If for some reason the President position shall become vacant, the Vice �President shall assume all of the duties of the President and shall serve as President of the Board of Directors for the duration of the remainder of the term. The President shall also have the power to call a meeting of the Trustees for the election of new Trustees and/or present for a vote all matters within the Trustees' authority. The President shall be a non-voting member of the Trustee Board. Section 6: Vice President The Vice President performs all duties as may be assigned by the Board of Directors and will perform the duties of the President in their absence or incapacity. A Vice President vacancy shall be filled pursuant to Section 4 of this Article. Section 7: Secretary The Secretary shall be the keeper of corporate records and resolutions. The Secretary shall keep a record of attendance and the minutes of all Board of Directors and Executive Committee meetings; oversee the timely and accurate notice of all meetings and actions set forth within these bylaws; establish and keep all files and documents necessary to support the operations of the Board and its committees; keep a record of Director contact information; certify the passage of all resolutions of the Board of Directors; certify current membership signatures on petitions; certify the membership; and shall perform all other duties as may be assigned to them by the Board of Directors. A Secretary vacancy shall be filled pursuant to Section 4 of this Article. Section 8: Treasurer The Treasurer shall ensure that accurate and complete corporate financial records are maintained; that financial reports are made at each Board of Directors and Executive Committee meeting; that an audited financial report is timely prepared biannually; and that appropriate financial controls exist throughout the organization. The Treasurer shall also serve as a non-voting member of the Trustees and shall perform all other duties as may be assigned to them by the Board of Directors. A Director elected to encumber the position of Treasurer shall first be subject to a reasonable background investigation, undertaken by OkEq. The Treasurer shall be bonded by a reputable surety insurance company selected by the Board of Directors at the expense of OkEq, provided OkEq has sufficient funds to pay for such bonding. A vacancy in the Treasurer's position shall be filled pursuant to Section 4 of this Article. �ARTICLE V: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Section 1: Number and Qualifications The Executive Committee shall consist of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and one at-large member of the Board of Directors. The at-large Board member selected to the Executive Committee shall be elected by members-elect and returning members of the Board at the Board meeting in September pursuant to the guidelines for Officer election in Article IV, Section 2. The Board member at-large may be removed pursuant to Article IV, Section 3. A vacancy of the at-large Board member shall be filled pursuant to Article IV, Section 4. Section 2: Authority The Executive Committee may act for the Board of Directors between meetings of the Board, within policies established by the Board of Directors, and with such additional authority as may be delegated by the Board of Directors or bylaws. All decisions made by the Executive Committee must be timely communicated to the entire Board of Directors. Any act by the Executive Committee may be vetoed by a majority vote of a quorum of the Board of Directors. Section 3: Meetings The Executive Committee shall meet as needed at a time and place to be determined by the President. Section 4: Quorum and Procedure Three (3) members of the Executive Committee serving at the time of any meeting shall constitute a quorum. The act of a majority of the Officers present at any meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall keep regular minutes of its proceedings electronically. A report of all actions of the Executive Committee shall be made to the Board of Directors at its next regularly scheduled meeting, and the minutes of all Executive Committee meetings shall be available to the Board of Directors and Members upon request by notifying the Secretary. �ARTICLE VI: STANDING COMMITTEES Section 1: Standing Committee Membership The President shall recommend all Standing Committee chairs and obtain approval from the Board. Each committee shall consist of at least one (1) Director as chair and additional persons as needed to carry out the work of the committee. Section 2: Standing Committees The Board of Directors shall utilize Standing Committees to assist in running OkEq’s affairs. The Standing Committees shall be: a. Finance Committee The Finance Committee shall prepare and oversee an annual budget, and develop and implement financial operating procedures for approval by the Board of Directors. The Finance Committee shall be chaired by the Treasurer. b. Board Development and Governance Committee The Board Development and Governance Committee shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining board recruitment procedures, recruitment and nomination of Director/Officer positions, and vacancies. The committee shall, to the extent possible, in board recruitment and nomination, ensure gender balance and the diverse representation of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity. The committee shall serve the ongoing duty of Board orientation, development, and evaluation. The committee shall ensure that all OkEq by-laws and policies and procedures are adhered to and kept current. c. Audit Committee The Audit Committee shall be responsible for ensuring that the bi­annual audit of OkEq is conducted in a timely fashion by a qualified licensed professional. Neither the Executive Director nor the Treasurer may serve as a member of the Audit Committee. d. Pride Committee The Pride Committee shall be responsible for assisting OkEq staff and/or contracted designees in planning and executing Pride. �The Pride Committee coordinates the annual Pride event and is responsible for providing progress reports and issues encountered during the organization and coordination of the event to the Board. The committee chair will present a report of financial requirements for the event and will submit a budget for approval to the Board of Directors. The committee chair will also present a report of expenses incurred after the closing of the event. The chair can at their own discretion recruit volunteers to help with the coordination and execution of the event. Coordination between the Pride committee chair and employees should be scheduled ahead of time or the employees can be invited to attend the Pride committee meetings to assist the chair with the coordination of the event. Any complaints from volunteers, staff, vendors, or attendees regarding Pride leadership are to be submitted to the Executive Committee or anonymously via an electronic form for the Executive Committee to review and decide if the complaint warrants action by the Pride committee or the Board. No member of the Executive Committee should serve as the Pride Committee Chair. e. Gala Committee The Gala Committee shall be responsible for selecting a theme, venue, and date for OkEq’s annual fundraising event. The committee shall create programming for the evening, secure donations for the silent auction, and work to promote the event in the Tulsa community. f. Advocacy and Policy Committee The Advocacy and Policy Committee shall monitor policy as it pertains to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community at the local, state, and federal level. The committee shall proactively determine policy issues of focus for each state legislative session, create advocacy alert language to engage community advocates, and draft position statements or responses to 2SLGBTQIA+ policy. The policy issues of focus for each state legislative session should be approved by the Board of Directors. g. Communications Committee The Communications Committee shall assist the Executive Director of OkEq in matters of branding, messaging, communications, and public relations. �Section 3: Special Committees The Board of Directors, by motion or resolution, may designate and appoint additional Special Committees. Section 4: Reporting �Committee chairs shall report to the Board of Directors at each regularly scheduled meeting or as deemed necessary by the President of the Board. Minutes shall be taken at all committee meetings and copies thereof in a legible fashion should be provided to the Secretary in a timely manner. Section 5: Quorum Unless otherwise provided in a motion or resolution of the Board, two (2) committee members shall constitute a quorum. ARTICLE VII: Section 1: ADVISORY BOARD Advisory Board Constitution The Board of Directors may establish an Advisory Board. Membership may consist of past Officers, Directors, Members, volunteers of OkEq, current members of allied organizations, or others with expertise deemed valuable to the organization. Advisory Board members shall not have the authority to vote during Board meetings. The President and Executive Director may independently or jointly nominate members of the Advisory Board. Section 2: Approval Advisory Board members shall be voted upon and approved by the Board of Directors. Section 3: Conflict of Interest The Advisory Board members shall not be subject to Article XIII, conflict of interest, unless otherwise required by a motion or resolution of the Board. Section 4: Oath of Office Advisors shall take an oath of office administered by the President of OkEq or their designee. The oath shall be developed by the Board Development and Governance Committee. ARTICLE VIII: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Section 1: Executive Director �At the Board's discretion and subject to budgetary considerations, the Board may approve the hiring and oversee the recruiting of an Executive Director. The Executive Director has day-to-day responsibility for the Equality Center, including carrying out the goals and policies established by the Board of Directors. The Executive Director shall attend all Board of Directors and Trustees meetings, regularly report on the progress of OkEq, answer questions of Board members, and carry out the duties described in the position description as approved by the Board. The Board can designate other duties as necessary. The Executive Director's compensation, inclusive of any awards from time to time, shall be set and approved by the Board of Directors. Section 2: Background Investigation Subject to a favorable background investigation an Executive Director may be hired by a majority vote of a quorum of the Board of Directors. Section 3: Duties of the Executive Director The Executive Director's duties shall be set out in a position description developed by the Board Development and Governance Committee and approved by the full Board. The Executive Director shall have the following powers and duties: a. To manage the day-to-day responsibilities in operating the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and in carrying out OkEq's goals and mission. b. To attend all Board of Directors meetings and Trustee meetings and report on the progress of OkEq in meeting established goals set by the Board. c. To account on a monthly basis at a regularly scheduled Board meeting for all funds received and expended for the month prior to the Board meeting. d. The Executive Director shall not enter into any contract binding OkEq nor execute or deliver any instrument on behalf of OkEq unless authorized in writing by the Board of Directors. To �do otherwise will be considered an act outside the scope of the Executive Director's employment by OkEq. e. Unless approved by a motion of the Board of Directors, the Executive Director shall not open or establish any credit card or debit card in the name of or by any account payable by OkEq. The Executive Director shall have the authority to hire, supervise, direct, and dismiss all employees. f. g. The Executive Director shall serve as an ex-officio member on all committees, except the Audit Committee. h. The Executive Director shall have other duties as specifically prescribed in writing by the Board of Directors and/or the Executive Committee. ARTICLE IX: PROGRAMS The Executive Director may authorize such programs as may be found expedient for the provision of services to the community. Each program shall be administered in accordance with the structure, policies, and procedures approved by the Board of Directors. Any fees for participation shall be at the discretion of the Executive Director or designee. The Executive Director shall report to the Board of Directors on the implementation and progress of new and established programs at the Board meetings. ARTICLE X: Section 1: TRUSTEES Composition and Terms of Office The Trustees shall be comprised of not more than five (5) and not fewer than three (3) Trustees consisting of persons who have donated or raised $5,000.00 or more of funds annually by fiscal year, at least $1,000.00 of that having been a capital gift, and who are not currently serving as a Director on the Board of Directors. Any new Trustees must be Members of OkEq and must be appointed and approved by a majority of the Board of Directors. A new Trustee shall also be approved by a majority vote of the then sitting Trustees. The current members of the Trustees shall be notified of the nominee and his or her qualifications at least fifteen (15) days prior to any vote. The Treasurer of the Board of Directors shall serve as a non-voting member. �The Executive Director may serve as a non-voting member. The Trustees shall elect a Chair. The President of the Board of Directors shall serve as a non-voting member. The Trustees shall be elected to three-year staggered terms to the extent possible. In the event of a vacancy, the Board of Directors, following consultation with the remaining Trustees, shall appoint a qualified Member by majority vote as successor to complete the remainder of an unexpired term. Such new Trustee appointed shall also be approved by a majority vote of the remaining Trustees. No Trustee may serve more than two (2) consecutive terms (six consecutive years). After one year of being off the Trustees, they may be reappointed for another three (3) year term. Section 2: Duties The Trustee's duties and responsibilities shall be comprised of the following and no more: a. Safeguard the principal endowment held in trust by the Tulsa Community Foundation. No monies from the corpus of the restricted permanent capital endowment may be spent unless approved by unanimous consent of all of the Trustees and the unanimous consent of the full Board of Directors. b. Negotiate, develop, execute, and implement any lease agreement exceeding 30 days for all or any part of the real estate held by OkEq, which shall be enacted upon concurrent approval by a majority of the Board of Directors and the Trustees. c. Approval of any substantive changes to the physical and/or structural appearance of the principal office of OkEq or any real property owned by OkEq. No such proposed improvement shall be enacted without the consent of the Trustees and approval by the full Board of Directors. d. Approval of any encumbrances on the real property owned by OkEq. No such proposed encumbrances shall be enacted without the unanimous consent of all of the Trustees and a three-quarters (3/4) approval by the Board of Directors. e. The Trustees are encouraged to annually enter into a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with the Board of Directors which shall not be inconsistent with these bylaws and the limitations imposed on the Board of Directors and the Trustees. Section 3: Removal, Resignation and Appointment �A vacancy shall be created by the expiration of the term in office, or by the death, resignation, or failure of a Trustee to attend, without excuse, two consecutive meetings of the Trustees. A Trustee may be removed by a three-quarters (3/4) vote of the Trustees and a three-quarters (3/4) vote of the Board of Directors. Section 4: Meetings, Quorum and Voting The Trustees may set such meetings as are reasonably necessary with 72 hours notice as the Chair or a quorum of Trustees determines is appropriate under the circumstances. Notice and purpose of the meeting must be given to all Trustees, the Treasurer of the Board of Directors, the President of the Board of Directors, and any Executive Director. Votes may be recorded by any means that can be authenticated. A quorum shall exist where a majority of the Trustees are capable of casting authenticated votes as determined by the Chair. (By way of example, votes may be cast by telephone email). Any vote of the Trustees shall be by all sitting Trustees. Section 5: Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest The Trustees shall be subject to the confidentiality and conflict of interest policies that govern the Board of Directors. Section 6: Amendment of this Article X This Article may only be amended by a majority vote of all sitting Trustees and a majority vote of the Board of Directors. Section 7: Oath of Office Trustees shall take an oath of office administered by the President of OkEq or their designee. The oath shall be developed by the Board Development and Governance Committee. ARTICLE XI: JOINT RESOLUTIONS BETWEEN BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES Any mortgage, encumbrance, conveyance, or sale of the real property of OkEq must be approved by a three-quarters (3/4) vote of the full Board of Directors and a unanimous vote of the Trustees. No monies from the corpus of the restricted permanent capital endowment �may be spent unless approved by a unanimous vote of the Board of Directors and a unanimous vote of the Trustees. Interest generated by the corpus may be expended by the Trustees for mortgage payments, maintenance, improvements, utilities, and renovation of the infrastructure. ARTICLE XII: CONTRACTS, CHECKS, DEPOSITS AND FUNDS Section 1: Contracts The Executive Director or Board President may enter into any contract on behalf of OkEq or execute and deliver any instrument on behalf of OkEq under $10,000.00. Such authority is specifically limited to prior approval by the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee and such authority may be general or confined to specific instances. Any contracts, executables or delivery of instruments calling for payment of $10,000.00 or more shall require prior-approval from the Board of Directors. Section 2: Checks and Drafts All checks, drafts, or orders for the payment of money or other evidence of indebtedness in the name of OkEq shall be approved and signed by the OkEq Treasurer or such other Director as approved by the Board of Directors. In the absence of such approval by the Board, such instruments shall be signed by the President and countersigned by the Treasurer following approval by the Executive Committee. Under no circumstances shall an approval by the Executive Committee trump any prior disapproval by the Board of Directors. Section 3: Deposits All funds of OkEq shall be deposited in a timely manner to the credit of OkEq in such banks, trust companies or other depositories as the Board of Directors may select. Deposits on behalf of OkEq or any of its programs may be made by the Treasurer, President, Executive Director or any other Director or Officer so authorized by the Board of Directors to make such deposits. Section 4: Solicitation of Funds Solicitation of funds may be reviewed and restricted by the Board of Directors. All formal grant applications or other written instruments in support of the grant application, whether for operations or capital, must have the approval of �the Board of Directors or the Executive Director. ARTICLE XIII: CONFLICT OF INTEREST Section 1: Defined Directors and Trustees must avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest. When there is any question about whether any activity, representation, or conduct is a conflict of interest or gives the appearance of a conflict of interest, the Director or Trustee shall make full disclosure to the Board of Directors which shall determine if a conflict exists. A decision by the Board of Directors on any issue of conflict of interest is final. By way of example, conflicts of interest include situations: Where an individual Director or Trustee's private affairs, financial or material interests are in conflict with their duties and responsibilities or result in an appearance that a conflict of interest exists; Where a Director or Trustee's actions compromise or undermine the trust which the public and Members place in OkEq; and which could impair or appear to impair the Director's or Trustee's abilities to act impartially on behalf of OkEq. Section 2: Expected Behavior Directors and Trustees must act in the best interest of the Members of OkEq. Directors and Trustees shall not participate in decisions from which they could benefit financially, materially, or personally, including, but not limited to benefits accruing to immediate family, partners, or closely allied friends as if the Directors or Trustees in question were to receive the benefit. Directors and Trustees shall not use their position or information obtained therefrom to provide an unfair advantage to them, their family, partners, or closely allied friends, including cases involving funding, approvals, and appointments. The term "closely allied friend(s)" shall be interpreted by the Board of Directors. ARTICLE XIV: INDEMNIFICATION OkEq may, by resolution of the Board of Directors, provide for indemnification by OkEq of any and all of its Directors,Officers, volunteers, �employees, or former Directors and Officers against expenses actually and necessarily incurred by them in connection with the defense of any action, claim, suit or proceeding in which they or any of them are made parties or a party by reason of them acting within the scope of their duties and/or authority having been a Director or Officer of OkEq, except in matters as to which such Director or Officer or former Director or Officer shall be adjudged in such action, claim, suit, or proceeding to be liable for negligence or misconduct in the performance of his or her duty and/or to have been acting outside the scope of their duties and/or authority and to such matters as shall be settled by agreement predicated on the existence of such liability for negligence or misconduct. This clause or any indemnification hereunder shall not be effective if it would increase the liability of OkEq or any Director pursuant to Oklahoma law beyond policy limits and/or coverage of any such insurance. Insurance may be procured at the discretion of the Board of Directors. ARTICLE XV: AMENDMENT TO BYLAWS These bylaws may be amended pursuant to the procedures for a Special Membership Meeting provided for in Article III, Section 11, at the Annual Meeting, or in the event of an exigency the Board may amend these bylaws on its own motion, provided that the amendment is passed by unanimous consent of all the Directors on the Board, not just those present at the meeting. However, any amendment(s) to membership policy shall only comport with Article II, Section 3 and any amendment(s) to Article X shall comport with Article X, Section 6. ARTICLE XVI: BYLAW INTERPRETATION Should the need arise for an interpretation of any provision, language, clause, statement, or conflict between Articles or Sections of these bylaws, the matter shall first be discussed and decided upon by the Board of Directors. Should an impasse arise in an interpretation by the Board, the matter shall be submitted to an independent panel of five (5) Members, not to include any Director, Trustee, or employee of OkEq, to render a written decision on the interpretation which shall be binding, final, and conclusive. �Amendment History Approved December 11, 1987 Approved as amended, August 1, 1989 Approved as amended, July 22, 1997 Approved as amended, July 14, 1998 Approved as amended, September 12, 2000 Approved as amended, December 11, 2001 Approved as amended, February 12, 2002 Approved as amended, August 18, 2002 Approved as amended, September 9, 2003 Approved as amended, October 24, 2005 Approved as amended, July 27, 2006 Approved as amended, July 22, 2007 Approved as amended, November 29, 2007 Approved by the Board and Contributing Membership September 24, 2009 Approved by the Membership, Board and Trustees September 25, 2014 Approved by the Membership, Board and Trustees, September 6, 2018 Approve by the Membership and Board, May 13, 2021 Approved as amended by unanimous vote of the Board on April 20th, 2023 Approved as amended by unanimous vote of the Board on October 19th, 2023 � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <strong>Oklahomans for Equality</strong><br /><strong>By-laws</strong><br />Effective October 19, 2023<br /><br /><strong>By-Laws of Oklahomans for Equality, Inc. (OkEq)<br /></strong><br /><strong>ARTICLE I: NAME, PURPOSE, AND LOCATION<br /></strong><br /><strong>Section 1: Name of Organization</strong><br />The name of this organization shall be Oklahomans for Equality, Inc., hereinafter referred to as “OkEq,” a not-for-profit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Oklahoma.<br /><br /><strong>Section2</strong> [sic]<strong>: Purposes</strong><br />The purposes for which OkEq is formed are:<br />a. To promote educational, health, cultural, and social services directed at furthering the well-being, equal treatment and development of the two-spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, ace plus ("2SLGBTQIA+") community and supportive allies.<br />b. To promote, through advocacy and education, a better understanding of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and the necessity or the equal treatment thereof, including bringing an end to discrimination and oppression against all persons based upon sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. Such activities shall be carried out to the extent permitted by federal regulations attributable to a 50l(c)(3) organization and other applicable regulations.<br />c. To operate a 2SLGBTQIA+ equality center for the benefit of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and its allies.<br /><br /><strong>Section 3: Mission</strong><br />OkEq seeks equal rights for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and families through intersectional advocacy, education, programs, alliances, and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center.<br /><br /><strong>Section 4: Principal Office</strong><br />The principal office of OkEq shall be located in Tulsa, Oklahoma at 621 E. 4th Street, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120, known as the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center ("Equality Center"). OkEq may have such other offices as the Board of Directors determines or as OkEq affairs may require.<br /><br /><strong>Section 5: Fiscal Year Books</strong><br />The tax and fiscal year for OkEq shall begin on October 1st and end on September 30th of each year thereafter. An independent audit of the books and records of OkEq shall be conducted at least biannually. The Audit Committee shall ensure that documents for any audit are to be provided to the auditors by December 31st following the period to be audited and shall ensure the audit is completed as timely as possible. The audit report shall be presented to the Board of Directors within thirty (30) days of its completion and within sixty (60) days of completion shall be made available to the public for review.<br /><br /><strong>ARTICLE II: MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS, VOTING AND RIGHTS<br /></strong><br /><strong>Section 1: Membership</strong><br />Membership shall be open to all persons who support the purpose and mission of OkEq. A person becomes a Member by submitting an application, making a financial contribution to OkEq, or making an in-kind contribution to OkEq at a level determined by the Board of Directors, which shall be no less than fifty dollars ($50.00) annually. Members:<br />a. Shall be eligible to be the beneficiaries of all programs of OkEq and to participate in services provided at the Equality Center, subject to any participant fee established by the Board of Directors for any particular program, event, or service.<br />b. Are eligible to be elected to the Board of Directors pursuant to Article III, Section 3, provided the Voting Member has been a person with such membership for at least thirty (30) days immediately preceding any vote.<br />c [sic] Shall have the right to vote on any by-law revision which affects membership rights, provided the Voting Member has been a person with such membership for at least thirty (30) days immediately preceding any vote.<br />d. Shall have the right to petition the Board of Directors of any grievance, concern or suggestion. Any such petition shall be in writing, signed by no less than 15 Voting Members and presented to the Secretary for certification. A certified petition shall be presented to the Board at its next scheduled Board meeting, whereby petitioners shall have the right to make public comment. Petitions are not binding upon the Board and petitioners do not have the right to force a vote upon the petition.<br /><br /><strong>Section 2: Other Categories and Membership</strong><br />The Board of Directors may establish various other categories of membership and set forth benefits and requirements of such membership categories, including dues.<br /><br /><strong>Section 3: Changes to Membership Policy</strong><br />Any changes to this membership policy must be proposed at least thirty (30) days prior to an Annual Meeting or a Special Membership Meeting and must be made available for review by all Members prior to being voted upon. Such membership policy changes shall require two-thirds (2/3) approval of the full Board and a simple majority approval by the Members in attendance.<br /><br /><strong>Section 4: Membership Records</strong><br />The Board of Directors or its designee shall be required to keep accurate and up to date records pertaining to Membership. Such records shall be confidential and may not be disclosed to any other group or organization, except as may be required in applications for grants or third party funding. Additional exceptions to this policy may be approved by the Board of Directors.<br /><br /><strong>ARTICLE III: BOARD OF DIRECTORS</strong><br />Directors are members of the Board of Directors (hereafter "the Board" or "the Board of Directors," not to include the Trustees or Advisors) either elected pursuant Article III, Section 6 or appointed to the Board pursuant to Article III, Section 14. Directors must be Members.<br /><br /><strong>Section 1: General Powers</strong><br />Subject to the limitations provided by law, the Oklahoma General Corporation Act of the state of Oklahoma, and the Certificate of Incorporation for OkEq, all corporate powers and purposes shall be exercised by or under the authority of the Board of Directors, and the business and affairs of OkEq shall be managed and conducted exclusively by the Board of Directors. Without prejudice to the general powers established by law, but subject to the limitations set forth herein, the Board of Directors shall have the power and authority to:<br />a. Conduct, manage, and control the business and affairs of OkEq as the Board deems necessary and just.<br />b. Pass resolutions not inconsistent with these by-laws, which shall remain effective until repealed as set forth in Article III, Section 17.<br />c. Elect and remove at pleasure all the Officers, agents, and the Executive Director of OkEq not inconsistent with these by-laws, and to prescribe for them their duties, fix the terms of their service, and any compensation, if any, and to require from them any such forms of security for faithful service as the Board deems fit.<br />d. Approve any incoming new or returning Directors.<br />e. Remove any of its Directors pursuant to Section 13 of this Article or a Member for cause upon a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the full Board.<br />f. Establish and terminate committees as needed.<br /><br /><strong>Section 2: Limitations</strong><br />The Board of Directors of OkEq shall not have the power or authority to:<br />a. Negotiate, develop, execute, or implement any lease agreement exceeding thirty (30) days for all or any part of the real estate held by OkEq;<br />b. Encumber in any way the real property of OkEq;<br />c. Obligate OkEq to any single capital debt exceeding $50,000 unless approved by a majority vote of the full Board of Directors and unanimous vote of all of the Trustees;<br />d. Make any substantive changes to the physical and/or structural appearance of the principal office of OkEq except with approval of the Trustees; or<br />e. Pledge as collateral, encumber in any way, spend, levy or have any access whatsoever to the principal or accrued interest or dividends of the Capital Endowment funds held in trust by the Tulsa Community Foundation on behalf of OkEq except with the unanimous written approval of the full Board of Directors and the unanimous written approval of the Trustees. This provision does not apply to any funds specifically pledged or earmarked for operations whether held at the Tulsa Community Foundation or any other financial or trust institution.<br /><br /><strong>Section 3: Qualifications of Members of the Board of Directors</strong><br />Directors must have their principal place of residence in the state of Oklahoma. They must have been members of OkEq for at least thirty (30) days immediately prior to their election. No employee of OkEq may serve as a Director. The Board may not implement any additional qualification requirements for Directors except when such qualification changes have been approved by a majority of the Board of Directors.<br />However, any qualification changes may not be implemented within ninety (90) days of any election.<br />Prior to nomination, every Director shall agree to the terms of the "Oklahomans for Equality, Board Member Contract" as approved by the majority of the Board of Directors.<br /><br /><strong>Section 4: Number and Quorum</strong><br />The OkEq Board of Directors may have up to fifteen (15) and no fewer than nine (9) members. However, to the extent possible, the Board of Directors shall be comprised of an odd number of Directors. A quorum at any meeting of the Board of Directors shall consist of a simple majority of the current number of sitting Directors. Except as otherwise provided in these by-laws, a majority of all votes cast at a meeting of which a quorum is present is sufficient to approve any matter that properly comes before the meeting. Less than a quorum does not allow any voting on a matter, but the meeting may continue to conclusion or a new meeting may be called. Contemporaneous teleconferencing will count towards quorum and voting with prior notice to the Secretary. Written proxies may be used in voting but will not be counted in determining if a quorum is present.<br />All "votes" prescribed within these bylaws shall require a majority of the quorum, unless the bylaws expressly state that the vote must be by a majority of the full Board of Directors.<br />The requirements of quorum shall also apply to any digital voting in that a simple majority of the current total number of sitting Directors must participate in any vote. If fewer than a simple majority of the current sitting Directors respond to a digital vote, then the result of that vote, regardless of outcome, will be invalid. Votes will be tabulated via emails in which Directors use the "reply all" function. The President will send out a follow up message detailing whether a quorum was met, and if it was, the result of the overall vote.The President or Secretary will retain copies of all digital votes.<br /><br /><strong>Section 5: Tenure and Term Limits</strong><br />Each Director shall hold office for two (2) years beginning October 1st following the date of election. Terms shall be staggered so that approximately one half (1/2) of the Board is elected each year. No Director may serve more than three consecutive two-year terms. After six consecutive years of service, a Director must roll off the Board for a minimum of one (1) year.<br /><br /><strong>Section 6: Nomination and Election</strong><br />a. Nominations<br />Board of Director nominations shall be made by the Board Development and Governance Committee not less than thirty (30) days before the Annual Meeting, under Article III, Section 12. In making nominations, the Governance Committee shall strive to reflect the demographics and interests of the community it serves. Recruitment efforts shall include persons with diverse minority, racial, and cultural backgrounds, as well as persons with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.<br />b. Elections<br />The makeup of the Board of Directors shall be elected at the Annual Meeting by a majority of the remaining Directors.<br /><br /><strong>Section 7: Regular Meeting</strong><br />Regular meetings of the Board of Directors shall be held at a time and place to be decided by the President. A minimum of nine (9) Board of Directors' meetings shall be held within the fiscal year.<br /><br /><strong>Section 8: Meeting of Members of the Board of Directors and </strong><strong>Members-elect of the Board of Directors</strong><br />A meeting of the members of the Board of Directors whose term continues through the next fiscal year and members-elect of the Board of Directors shall be held no less than thirty (30) days after the Annual Meeting. The purpose of this meeting is to elect Officers for the fiscal year beginning October 1st.<br /><br /><strong>Section 9: Meeting Notice, Open Meetings</strong><br />Meeting notices are orchestrated by the Secretary and are given to Directors at least sixty (60) hours before the meeting. Regular meeting notices are to be posted in the OkEq newsletter and website. Any such notice shall contain the time, purposes, and place of the meeting.<br />All Board meetings shall be open meetings except for executive sessions.<br /><br /><strong>Section 10: Special Meetings</strong><br />Special meetings of the Board of Directors may be called by or at the request of the President or three (3) or more Directors.<br /><br /><strong>Section 11: Special Membership Meetings</strong><br />a. The purpose of a Special Membership Meeting shall be to afford Members the right to have specific grievances, concerns, or suggestions discussed and voted upon by the Board of Directors and all Members in attendance.<br />b. Special Membership Meetings may be called by the Board of Directors or by means of a written petition to the Board of Directors signed by not less than fifteen (15) Members as certified by the Secretary of the Board of Directors. Upon certification, the Secretary shall present said petition for a Special Membership Meeting to the Board, which shall then arrange to hold such a Special Membership Meeting within a reasonable period of time after having received the petition, not to exceed forty-five (45) days. Special Membership Meetings may run concurrently with regular Board meetings.<br />c. The Board shall notify the membership of the meeting at least fifteen (15) days prior to its occurrence. Sufficient notice consists of posting the date, time and place of the meeting in a conspicuous place in the Equality Center and giving notice in an OkEq newsletter, website, social media pages, or other such medium.<br />d. Quorum for a Special Membership Meeting shall require the presence of at least fifteen (15) Members as certified by the Board Secretary unless the Special Membership Meeting was called by the Board on its own motion. Quorum at a Special Membership Meeting called pursuant to a petition also requires a quorum of the Board of Directors.<br />e. Only the specific issue(s) addressed in the original written petition submitted to the Board Secretary and noticed to the membership shall be up for discussion in the Special Membership Meeting. No other issues or matters not expressly identified in the petition shall be considered.<br />f. Members shall have the right to make a motion for the Board to take specific action(s) as it expressly relates to the petition at hand. The Board shall be compelled to vote upon any such motion that meets the following criteria:<br />(1) The motion must be presented in writing to the Board Secretary during the meeting.<br />(2) The motion must be seconded by a Member.<br />(3) The motion must be approved by a majority vote of the Members in attendance.<br />(4) Any and all motions satisfying these criteria shall be voted upon by the Board of Directors after discussion of the issue.<br />g. A simple majority vote of the Board of Directors shall be required to enact any motion approved by the Members unless restricted by Article III. In the absence of an approval by a majority vote of the Board the motion fails. If the Board is restricted by Article III from voting on the motion the matter fails.<br /><br /><strong>Section 12: Annual Meeting</strong><br />The Annual Meeting of the membership and the Board of Directors shall be held in September subject to inclement weather or on such other date as the Board of Directors may decide.<br /><br /><strong>Section 13: Removal from Board of Directors</strong><br />Unexcused absences from two (2) consecutive Board meetings within a Board year or three (3) total unexcused absences from Board meetings within a Board year, is equivalent to resignation from the Board of Directors. Sufficient "excuse" will be at the sole discretion and judgment of the Executive Committee in closed session. The Secretary shall confirm absences and shall provide notice of resignation to the President in writing. Any Director may be removed for cause, including but not limited to violation of the "Board Member Contract," by a twothirds [sic] (2/3) vote of a quorum of the Board of Directors.<br /><br /><strong>Section 14: Vacancies/Resignation</strong><br />In the event of a vacancy on the Board of Directors, the Board Development and Governance Committee shall take suggestions from Directors and Members. The Board Development and Governance Committee shall then recommend a candidate for appointment by the Board of Directors. Appointed Directors shall only fill the unexpired term of the former incumbent up to the time of the next Annual Meeting at which time the Appointed Director may be eligible pursuant to Article III, Section 6 for election by the Board of Directors. The duration of appointment shall not count toward that Director's term limit of three consecutive two-year terms.<br />The Secretary shall keep a record of term expiration dates for individual Directors.<br /><br /><strong>Section 15: Compensation</strong><br />Directors, as such, shall not receive any compensation for their services to OkEq.<br /><br /><strong>Section 16: Record Keeping</strong><br />Correct and complete records of the proceedings of the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee, designated committees and all financial accounts shall be kept and maintained at OkEq's principal office or electronically. The last twelve (12) months of Board minutes, the last Annual Membership Meeting minutes, the most recent audited financials, the current financials, and the budget shall be electronically maintained and readily available to Members on the Equality Center’s website.<br /><br /><strong>Section 17: Resolutions</strong><br />a. Resolutions of the Board of Directors shall be considered passed when approved by two-thirds (2/3) of the Directors present in quorum at a Board meeting.<br />b. Resolutions shall be consecutively numbered with the year the resolution was passed appearing in the resolution number and then the consecutive number of the particular resolution starting with 2009-1. Example: Resolutions passed in 2010 shall be numbered beginning with 2010-1.<br />c. Resolutions shall have the force of law for OkEq and shall be effective until repealed by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the full Board of Directors, notwithstanding a quorum.<br />d. The Secretary of the Board of Directors shall certify the passage or denial of a particular resolution and note the “yeas” and “nays” on the document which shall be electronically available on OkEq’s website.<br />e. A copy of these bylaws and all resolutions shall be made available for viewing by all Members on OkEq’s website.<br />f. Resolutions may be amended by a two-thirds (2/3) majority of the full Board of Directors, notwithstanding a quorum. Such amendments shall be attached to the particular resolution being amended and maintained pursuant to Article III, Section 16.<br /><br /><strong>Section 18: Confidentiality</strong><br />OkEq Directors, Trustees, Advisors and committee members shall recognize their fiduciary obligation to the membership by ensuring proper protection of confidential information and exercising good judgment in discussing the organization and its activities. At the end of a Director, Trustee, or Advisor's term, or at the end of service by a volunteer or committee member, they shall return all documents, papers, and other materials, regardless of medium, which were provided to them, or created by such person on behalf of the organization, except for those documents or materials which are clearly in the public domain (such as copies of minutes, financials, etc.).<br /><br /><strong>Section 19: Director' s Oath of Office</strong><br />Directors shall take an oath of office administered by the President of OkEq or their designee. The oath shall be developed by the Board Development and Governance Committee.<br /><br /><strong>ARTICLE IV: OFFICERS<br /></strong><br /><strong>Section 1: The Enumerated Officers of the Board of Directors</strong><br />The Officers of OkEq shall be the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. All Officers shall be members of the Board of Directors.<br /><br /><strong>Section 2: Election and Terms of Office</strong><br />Officers shall be elected by the returning members and members-elect of the Board of Directors by majority vote at the Board meeting held pursuant to Article III, Section 8. All Officers shall serve a one-year term. No Officer may serve more than two consecutive one-year terms in the same position.<br /><br /><strong>Section 3: Removal from Office</strong><br />Any Officer may be removed by a three-fourths (3/4) vote of a quorum of the Board of Directors. Notice of proposed removal shall be served in writing to the Officer by the President, or the Vice President if the President is the subject of removal, at least ten (10) days prior to a Board meeting deciding the matter. The notice of proposed removal shall clearly state the reasons. The Officer shall have the right to respond to the proposed removal both orally at a Board meeting deciding the matter and/or in writing. A vote by the Board of Directors sustaining the removal shall be effective immediately, and the Officer shall be notified by the President or Vice President as soon as possible. Removal of an Officer does not supplant that person's elected or appointed right to continue to serve their term as a Board Director unless also removed as a Director pursuant to Article III, Section 13.<br /><br /><strong>Section 4: Vacancies of Office</strong><br />A vacancy of any Officer position may be filled by appointment and approval by the Board of Directors for the duration of the unexpired term of the former incumbent Officer. The Board Development and Governance Committee shall recommend a successor for Board approval; however, a vacancy of the President's position shall be filled pursuant to Section 5 of this Article. Any appointed Officer shall serve for the duration of the Officer's term. The duration of appointment shall not count towards the Officer's term limit of two consecutive one-year terms.<br /><br /><strong>Section 5: President</strong><br />The President shall serve as President of the Board of Directors and as Chair of the Executive Committee. They shall preside at meetings of the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee. The President shall have such powers and/or perform such duties as are vested in them by the by-laws and such other duties as prescribed by the Board of Directors. If for some reason the President position shall become vacant, the Vice President shall assume all of the duties of the President and shall serve as President of the Board of Directors for the duration of the remainder of the term. The President shall also have the power to call a meeting of the Trustees for the election of new Trustees and/or present for a vote all matters within the Trustees' authority. The President shall be a non-voting member of the Trustee Board.<br /><br /><strong>Section 6: Vice President</strong><br />The Vice President performs all duties as may be assigned by the Board of Directors and will perform the duties of the President in their absence or incapacity. A Vice President vacancy shall be filled pursuant to Section 4 of this Article.<br /><br /><strong>Section 7: Secretary</strong><br />The Secretary shall be the keeper of corporate records and resolutions. The Secretary shall keep a record of attendance and the minutes of all Board of Directors and Executive Committee meetings; oversee the timely and accurate notice of all meetings and actions set forth within these bylaws; establish and keep all files and documents necessary to support the operations of the Board and its committees; keep a record of Director contact information; certify the passage of all resolutions of the Board of Directors; certify current membership signatures on petitions; certify the membership; and shall perform all other duties as may be assigned to them by the Board of Directors. A Secretary vacancy shall be filled pursuant to Section 4 of this Article.<br /><br /><strong>Section 8: Treasurer</strong><br />The Treasurer shall ensure that accurate and complete corporate financial records are maintained; that financial reports are made at each Board of Directors and Executive Committee meeting; that an audited financial report is timely prepared biannually; and that appropriate financial controls exist throughout the organization. The Treasurer shall also serve as a non-voting member of the Trustees and shall perform all other duties as may be assigned to them by the Board of Directors. A Director elected to encumber the position of Treasurer shall first be subject to a reasonable background investigation, undertaken by OkEq. The Treasurer shall be bonded by a reputable surety insurance company selected by the Board of Directors at the expense of OkEq, provided OkEq has sufficient funds to pay for such bonding. A vacancy in the Treasurer's position shall be filled pursuant to Section 4 of this Article.<br /><br /><strong>ARTICLE V: EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE<br /></strong><br /><strong>Section 1: Number and Qualifications</strong><br />The Executive Committee shall consist of the President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and one at-large member of the Board of Directors.<br />The at-large Board member selected to the Executive Committee shall be elected by members-elect and returning members of the Board at the Board meeting in September pursuant to the guidelines for Officer election in Article IV, Section 2. The Board member at-large may be removed pursuant to Article IV, Section 3. A vacancy of the at-large Board member shall be filled pursuant to Article IV, Section 4.<br /><br /><strong>Section 2: Authority</strong><br />The Executive Committee may act for the Board of Directors between meetings of the Board, within policies established by the Board of Directors, and with such additional authority as may be delegated by the Board of Directors or bylaws. All decisions made by the Executive Committee must be timely communicated to the entire Board of Directors.<br />Any act by the Executive Committee may be vetoed by a majority vote of a quorum of the Board of Directors.<br /><br /><strong>Section 3: Meetings</strong><br />The Executive Committee shall meet as needed at a time and place to be determined by the President.<br /><br /><strong>Section 4: Quorum and Procedure</strong><br />Three (3) members of the Executive Committee serving at the time of any meeting shall constitute a quorum. The act of a majority of the Officers present at any meeting at which a quorum is present shall be the act of the Executive Committee. The Executive Committee shall keep regular minutes of its proceedings electronically. A report of all actions of the Executive Committee shall be made to the Board of Directors at its next regularly scheduled meeting, and the minutes of all Executive Committee meetings shall be available to the Board of Directors and Members upon request by notifying the Secretary.<br /><br /><strong>ARTICLE VI: STANDING COMMITTEES<br /></strong><br /><strong>Section 1: Standing Committee Membership</strong><br />The President shall recommend all Standing Committee chairs and obtain approval from the Board. Each committee shall consist of at least one (1) Director as chair and additional persons as needed to carry out the work of the committee.<br /><br /><strong>Section 2: Standing Committees</strong><br />The Board of Directors shall utilize Standing Committees to assist in running OkEq’s affairs. The Standing Committees shall be:<br />a. Finance Committee<br />The Finance Committee shall prepare and oversee an annual budget, and develop and implement financial operating procedures for approval by the Board of Directors. The Finance Committee shall be chaired by the Treasurer.<br />b. Board Development and Governance Committee<br />The Board Development and Governance Committee shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining board recruitment procedures, recruitment and nomination of Director/Officer positions, and vacancies. The committee shall, to the extent possible, in board recruitment and nomination, ensure gender balance and the diverse representation of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, and gender identity. The committee shall serve the ongoing duty of Board orientation, development, and evaluation. The committee shall ensure that all OkEq by-laws and policies and procedures are adhered to and kept current.<br />c. Audit Committee<br />The Audit Committee shall be responsible for ensuring that the biannual audit of OkEq is conducted in a timely fashion by a qualified licensed professional. Neither the Executive Director nor the Treasurer may serve as a member of the Audit Committee.<br />d. Pride Committee<br />The Pride Committee shall be responsible for assisting OkEq staff and/or contracted designees in planning and executing Pride.<br />The Pride Committee coordinates the annual Pride event and is responsible for providing progress reports and issues encountered during the organization and coordination of the event to the Board.<br />The committee chair will present a report of financial requirements for the event and will submit a budget for approval to the Board of Directors.<br />The committee chair will also present a report of expenses incurred after the closing of the event.<br />The chair can at their own discretion recruit volunteers to help with the coordination and execution of the event. Coordination between the Pride committee chair and employees should be scheduled ahead of time or the employees can be invited to attend the Pride committee meetings to assist the chair with the coordination of the event.<br />Any complaints from volunteers, staff, vendors, or attendees regarding Pride leadership are to be submitted to the Executive Committee or anonymously via an electronic form for the Executive Committee to review and decide if the complaint warrants action by the Pride committee or the Board. No member of the Executive Committee should serve as the Pride Committee Chair.<br />e. Gala Committee<br />The Gala Committee shall be responsible for selecting a theme, venue, and date for OkEq’s annual fundraising event. The committee shall create programming for the evening, secure donations for the silent auction, and work to promote the event in the Tulsa community.<br />f. Advocacy and Policy Committee<br />The Advocacy and Policy Committee shall monitor policy as it pertains to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community at the local, state, and federal level. The committee shall proactively determine policy issues of focus for each state legislative session, create<br />advocacy alert language to engage community advocates, and draft position statements or responses to 2SLGBTQIA+ policy. The policy issues of focus for each state legislative session should be approved by the Board of Directors.<br />g. Communications Committee<br />The Communications Committee shall assist the Executive Director of OkEq in matters of branding, messaging, communications, and public relations.<br /><br /><strong>Section 3: Special Committees</strong><br />The Board of Directors, by motion or resolution, may designate and appoint additional Special Committees.<br /><br /><strong>Section 4: Reporting</strong><br />Committee chairs shall report to the Board of Directors at each regularly scheduled meeting or as deemed necessary by the President of the Board. Minutes shall be taken at all committee meetings and copies thereof in a legible fashion should be provided to the Secretary in a timely manner.<br /><br />Section 5: Quorum<br />Unless otherwise provided in a motion or resolution of the Board, two (2) committee members shall constitute a quorum.<br /><br /><strong>ARTICLE VII: ADVISORY BOARD<br /></strong><br /><strong>Section 1: Advisory Board Constitution</strong><br />The Board of Directors may establish an Advisory Board. Membership may consist of past Officers, Directors, Members, volunteers of OkEq, current members of allied organizations, or others with expertise deemed valuable to the organization. Advisory Board members shall not have the authority to vote during Board meetings. The President and Executive Director may independently or jointly nominate members of the Advisory Board.<br /><br /><strong>Section 2: Approval</strong><br />Advisory Board members shall be voted upon and approved by the Board of Directors.<br /><br /><strong>Section 3: Conflict of Interest</strong><br />The Advisory Board members shall not be subject to Article XIII, conflict of interest, unless otherwise required by a motion or resolution of the Board.<br /><br /><strong>Section 4: Oath of Office</strong><br />Advisors shall take an oath of office administered by the President of OkEq or their designee. The oath shall be developed by the Board Development and Governance Committee.<br /><br /><strong>ARTICLE VIII: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR</strong><br /><br /><strong>Section 1: Executive Director</strong><br />At the Board's discretion and subject to budgetary considerations, the Board may approve the hiring and oversee the recruiting of an Executive Director. The Executive Director has day-to-day responsibility for the Equality Center, including carrying out the goals and policies established by the Board of Directors. The Executive Director shall attend all Board of Directors and Trustees meetings, regularly report on the progress of OkEq, answer questions of Board members, and carry out the duties described in the position description as approved by the Board. The Board can designate other duties as necessary.<br />The Executive Director's compensation, inclusive of any awards from time to time, shall be set and approved by the Board of Directors.<br /><br /><strong>Section 2: Background Investigation</strong><br />Subject to a favorable background investigation an Executive Director may be hired by a majority vote of a quorum of the Board of Directors.<br /><br /><strong>Section 3: Duties of the Executive Director</strong><br />The Executive Director's duties shall be set out in a position description developed by the Board Development and Governance Committee and approved by the full Board. The Executive Director shall have the following powers and duties:<br />a. To manage the day-to-day responsibilities in operating the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center and in carrying out OkEq's goals and mission.<br />b. To attend all Board of Directors meetings and Trustee meetings and report on the progress of OkEq in meeting established goals set by the Board.<br />c. To account on a monthly basis at a regularly scheduled Board meeting for all funds received and expended for the month prior to the Board meeting.<br />d. The Executive Director shall not enter into any contract binding OkEq nor execute or deliver any instrument on behalf of OkEq unless authorized in writing by the Board of Directors. To do otherwise will be considered an act outside the scope of the Executive Director's employment by OkEq.<br />e. Unless approved by a motion of the Board of Directors, the Executive Director shall not open or establish any credit card or debit card in the name of or by any account payable by OkEq.<br />f. The Executive Director shall have the authority to hire, supervise, direct, and dismiss all employees.<br />g. The Executive Director shall serve as an ex-officio member on all committees, except the Audit Committee.<br />h. The Executive Director shall have other duties as specifically prescribed in writing by the Board of Directors and/or the Executive Committee.<br /><br /><strong>ARTICLE IX: PROGRAMS</strong><br />The Executive Director may authorize such programs as may be found expedient for the provision of services to the community. Each program shall be administered in accordance with the structure, policies, and procedures approved by the Board of Directors. Any fees for participation shall be at the discretion of the Executive Director or designee. The Executive Director shall report to the Board of Directors on the implementation and progress of new and established programs at the Board meetings.<br /><br /><strong>ARTICLE X: TRUSTEES<br /></strong><br /><strong>Section 1: Composition and Terms of Office</strong><br />The Trustees shall be comprised of not more than five (5) and not fewer than three (3) Trustees consisting of persons who have donated or raised $5,000.00 or more of funds annually by fiscal year, at least $1,000.00 of that having been a capital gift, and who are not currently serving as a Director on the Board of Directors. Any new Trustees must be Members of OkEq and must be appointed and approved by a majority of the Board of Directors. A new Trustee shall also be approved by a majority vote of the then sitting Trustees. The current members of the Trustees shall be notified of the nominee and his or her qualifications at least fifteen (15) days prior to any vote.<br />The Treasurer of the Board of Directors shall serve as a non-voting member. The Executive Director may serve as a non-voting member. The Trustees shall elect a Chair. The President of the Board of Directors shall serve as a non-voting member. The Trustees shall be elected to three-year staggered terms to the extent possible. In the event of a vacancy, the Board of Directors, following consultation with the remaining Trustees, shall appoint a qualified Member by majority vote as successor to complete the remainder of an unexpired term. Such new Trustee appointed shall also be approved by a majority vote of the remaining Trustees. No Trustee may serve more than two (2) consecutive terms (six consecutive years).<br />After one year of being off the Trustees, they may be reappointed for another three (3) year term.<br /><br /><strong>Section 2: Duties</strong><br />The Trustee's duties and responsibilities shall be comprised of the following and no more:<br />a. Safeguard the principal endowment held in trust by the Tulsa Community Foundation. No monies from the corpus of the restricted permanent capital endowment may be spent unless approved by unanimous consent of all of the Trustees and the unanimous consent of the full Board of Directors.<br />b. Negotiate, develop, execute, and implement any lease agreement exceeding 30 days for all or any part of the real estate held by OkEq, which shall be enacted upon concurrent approval by a majority of the Board of Directors and the<br />Trustees.<br />c. Approval of any substantive changes to the physical and/or structural appearance of the principal office of OkEq or any real property owned by OkEq. No such proposed improvement shall be enacted without the consent of the Trustees and approval by the full Board of Directors.<br />d. Approval of any encumbrances on the real property owned by OkEq. No such proposed encumbrances shall be enacted without the unanimous consent of all of the Trustees and a three-quarters (3/4) approval by the Board of Directors.<br />e. The Trustees are encouraged to annually enter into a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") with the Board of Directors which shall not be inconsistent with these bylaws and the limitations imposed on the Board of Directors and the Trustees.<br /><br /><strong>Section 3: Removal, Resignation and Appointment</strong><br />A vacancy shall be created by the expiration of the term in office, or by the death, resignation, or failure of a Trustee to attend, without excuse, two consecutive meetings of the Trustees. A Trustee may be removed by a three-quarters (3/4) vote of the Trustees and a three-quarters (3/4) vote of the Board of Directors.<br /><br /><strong>Section 4: Meetings, Quorum and Voting</strong><br />The Trustees may set such meetings as are reasonably necessary with 72 hours notice as the Chair or a quorum of Trustees determines is appropriate under the circumstances. Notice and purpose of the meeting must be given to all Trustees, the Treasurer of the Board of Directors, the President of the Board of Directors, and any Executive Director. Votes may be recorded by any means that can be authenticated. A quorum shall exist where a majority of the Trustees are capable of casting authenticated votes as determined by the Chair. (By way of example, votes may be cast by telephone email). Any vote of the Trustees shall be by all sitting Trustees.<br /><br /><strong>Section 5: Confidentiality and Conflict of Interest</strong><br />The Trustees shall be subject to the confidentiality and conflict of interest policies that govern the Board of Directors.<br /><br /><strong>Section 6: Amendment of this Article X</strong><br />This Article may only be amended by a majority vote of all sitting Trustees and a majority vote of the Board of Directors.<br /><br /><strong>Section 7: Oath of Office</strong><br />Trustees shall take an oath of office administered by the President of OkEq or their designee. The oath shall be developed by the Board Development and Governance Committee.<br /><br /><strong>ARTICLE XI: JOINT RESOLUTIONS BETWEEN BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES</strong><br />Any mortgage, encumbrance, conveyance, or sale of the real property of OkEq must be approved by a three-quarters (3/4) vote of the full Board of Directors and a unanimous vote of the Trustees.<br />No monies from the corpus of the restricted permanent capital endowment may be spent unless approved by a unanimous vote of the Board of Directors and a unanimous vote of the Trustees. Interest generated by the corpus may be expended by the Trustees for mortgage payments, maintenance, improvements, utilities, and renovation of the infrastructure.<br /><br /><strong>ARTICLE XII: CONTRACTS, CHECKS, DEPOSITS AND FUNDS<br /></strong><br /><strong>Section 1: Contracts</strong><br />The Executive Director or Board President may enter into any contract on behalf of OkEq or execute and deliver any instrument on behalf of OkEq under $10,000.00. Such authority is specifically limited to prior approval by the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee and such authority may be general or confined to specific instances.<br />Any contracts, executables or delivery of instruments calling for payment of $10,000.00 or more shall require prior-approval from the Board of Directors.<br /><br /><strong>Section 2: Checks and Drafts</strong><br />All checks, drafts, or orders for the payment of money or other evidence of indebtedness in the name of OkEq shall be approved and signed by the OkEq Treasurer or such other Director as approved by the Board of Directors. In the absence of such approval by the Board, such instruments shall be signed by the President and countersigned by the Treasurer following approval by the Executive Committee. Under no circumstances shall an approval by the Executive Committee trump any prior disapproval by the Board of Directors.<br /><br /><strong>Section 3: Deposits</strong><br />All funds of OkEq shall be deposited in a timely manner to the credit of OkEq in such banks, trust companies or other depositories as the Board of Directors may select. Deposits on behalf of OkEq or any of its programs may be made by the Treasurer, President, Executive Director or any other Director or Officer so authorized by the Board of Directors to make such deposits.<br /><br /><strong>Section 4: Solicitation of Funds</strong><br />Solicitation of funds may be reviewed and restricted by the Board of Directors. All formal grant applications or other written instruments in support of the grant application, whether for operations or capital, must have the approval of the Board of Directors or the Executive Director.<br /><br /><strong>ARTICLE XIII: CONFLICT OF INTEREST<br /></strong><br /><strong>Section 1: Defined</strong><br />Directors and Trustees must avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance of a conflict of interest. When there is any question about whether any activity, representation, or conduct is a conflict of interest or gives the appearance of a conflict of interest, the Director or Trustee shall make full disclosure to the Board of Directors which shall determine if a conflict exists. A decision by the Board of Directors on any issue of conflict of interest is final.<br />By way of example, conflicts of interest include situations:<br />Where an individual Director or Trustee's private affairs, financial or material interests are in conflict with their duties and responsibilities or result in an appearance that a conflict of interest exists;<br />Where a Director or Trustee's actions compromise or undermine the trust which the public and Members place in OkEq;<br />and which could impair or appear to impair the Director's or Trustee's abilities to act impartially on behalf of OkEq.<br /><br /><strong>Section 2: Expected Behavior</strong><br />Directors and Trustees must act in the best interest of the Members of OkEq.<br />Directors and Trustees shall not participate in decisions from which they could benefit financially, materially, or personally, including, but not limited to benefits accruing to immediate family, partners, or closely allied friends as if the Directors or Trustees in question were to receive the benefit.<br />Directors and Trustees shall not use their position or information obtained therefrom to provide an unfair advantage to them, their family, partners, or closely allied friends, including cases involving funding, approvals, and appointments. The term "closely allied friend(s)" shall be interpreted by the Board of Directors.<br /><br /><strong>ARTICLE XIV: INDEMNIFICATION</strong><br />OkEq may, by resolution of the Board of Directors, provide for indemnification by OkEq of any and all of its Directors,Officers [sic], volunteers, employees, or former Directors and Officers against expenses actually and necessarily incurred by them in connection with the defense of any action, claim, suit or proceeding in which they or any of them are made parties or a party by reason of them acting within the scope of their duties and/or authority having been a Director or Officer of OkEq, except in matters as to which such Director or Officer or former Director or Officer shall be adjudged in such action, claim, suit, or proceeding to be liable for negligence or misconduct in the performance of his or her duty and/or to have been acting outside the scope of their duties and/or authority and to such matters as shall be settled by agreement predicated on the existence of such liability for negligence or misconduct.<br />This clause or any indemnification hereunder shall not be effective if it would increase the liability of OkEq or any Director pursuant to Oklahoma law beyond policy limits and/or coverage of any such insurance. Insurance may be procured at the discretion of the Board of Directors.<br /><br /><strong>ARTICLE XV: AMENDMENT TO BYLAWS</strong><br />These bylaws may be amended pursuant to the procedures for a Special Membership Meeting provided for in Article III, Section 11, at the Annual Meeting, or in the event of an exigency the Board may amend these bylaws on its own motion, provided that the amendment is passed by unanimous consent of all the Directors on the Board, not just those present at the meeting. However, any amendment(s) to membership policy shall only comport with Article II, Section 3 and any amendment(s) to Article X shall comport with Article X, Section 6.<br /><br /><strong>ARTICLE XVI: BYLAW INTERPRETATION</strong><br />Should the need arise for an interpretation of any provision, language, clause, statement, or conflict between Articles or Sections of these bylaws, the matter shall first be discussed and decided upon by the Board of Directors. Should an impasse arise in an interpretation by the Board, the matter shall be submitted to an independent panel of five (5) Members, not to include any Director, Trustee, or employee of OkEq, to render a written decision on the interpretation which shall be binding, final, and conclusive.<br /><br />Amendment History<br /><br />Approved December 11, 1987<br />Approved as amended, August 1, 1989<br />Approved as amended, July 22, 1997<br />Approved as amended, July 14, 1998<br />Approved as amended, September 12, 2000<br />Approved as amended, December 11, 2001<br />Approved as amended, February 12, 2002<br />Approved as amended, August 18, 2002<br />Approved as amended, September 9, 2003<br />Approved as amended, October 24, 2005<br />Approved as amended, July 27, 2006<br />Approved as amended, July 22, 2007<br />Approved as amended, November 29, 2007<br />Approved by the Board and Contributing Membership September 24, 2009 Approved by the Membership, Board and Trustees September 25, 2014<br />Approved by the Membership, Board and Trustees, September 6, 2018<br />Approve [sic] by the Membership and Board, May 13, 2021<br />Approved as amended by unanimous vote of the Board on April 20th, 2023<br />Approved as amended by unanimous vote of the Board on October 19th, 2023 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2023] OKEQ By-Laws Subject The topic of the resource Oklahomans for Equality By-Laws Effective October 19, 2023 Description An account of the resource 26 pages of Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) By-Laws, approved as amended by unanimous vote of the Board on October 19, 2023. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://okeq.org/bylaws/ Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 19, 2023 2023 Advisory Board Advocacy and Policy Committee Audit Committee Board President Board Secretary Board Treasurer by laws by-laws bylaw amendment bylaws Communications Committee contract executive director Gala Committee OkEq OKEQ Advisory Board OKEQ Board OKEQ Board and Trustees OKEQ Board of Directors OKEQ Board President OKEQ Board Secretary OKEQ Board Treasurer OKEQ Board Vice President OKEQ Executive Committee OKEQ Executive Director OKEQ financials OKEQ President of the Board OKEQ Secretary of the Board OKEQ Treasurer of the Board OKEQ trustees OKEQ Vice President of the Board Oklahomans for Equality Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Pride Committee https://history.okeq.org/files/original/733d98a328ae3b423369c8c3e911e246.pdf 75cd536c6ac433fa28264c1141a38f7d PDF Text Text FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ACCOMPANYING INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY, INC. �OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY, INC. TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGE Board of Directors .............................................................................................................................. 3 Independent Auditor’s Report ......................................................................................................... 4-5 Financial Statements Statement of Financial Position ............................................................................................ 6 Statement of Activities ......................................................................................................... 7 Statement of Functional Expenses ........................................................................................ 8 Statement of Cash Flows....................................................................................................... 9 Notes to the Financial Statements ................................................................................. 10-15 �OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY, INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 Eric Wilson Bob Hanson Julie Chase Whitney Cipolla Liz Ortiz Eddie Carreno Claire Combs Kaylyn Compton Julia Fletcher Kylie Vanderslice Crista Patrick Paula Shannon Monique Washington Zoe Brett Kristy Vann President Vice-President Treasurer Secretary Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member Member at large 3 �124 S. Main Street, Miami, Oklahoma 74354 22 South Adair, Pryor, Oklahoma 74361 918-542-4401 INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT Senior Management and Board of Directors Oklahomans for Equality, Inc. Tulsa, Oklahoma OPINION We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the Oklahomans for Equality, Inc. (a nonprofit organization), which comprise the statement of financial position as of September 30, 2023, and the related statements of activities, statement of functional expenses, and cash flows for the year then ended, and the related notes to the financial statements. In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Oklahomans for Equality, Inc. as of September 30, 2023, and the changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. BASIS FOR OPINION We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAS). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are required to be independent of the Oklahomans for Equality, Inc. and to meet our other ethical responsibilities, in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audit. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinions. RESPONSIBILITIES OF MANAGEMENT FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about of Oklahomans for Equality, Inc.'s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are available to be issued. AUDITOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Misstatements are considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that, 4 �To the Board of Directors Oklahomans for Equality, Inc. Page 2 individually or in the aggregate, they would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user based on the financial statements. In performing an audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, we:  Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.  Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.  Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of Oklahomans for Equality, Inc.’s internal control. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.  Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluate the overall presentation of the financial statements.  Conclude whether, in our judgment, there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about Oklahomans for Equality, Inc.’s ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time. We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control related matters that we identified during the audit. OBER & LITTLEFIELD Certified Public Accountants, PLLC Miami, Oklahoma December 22, 2023 5 �OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY, INC. STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 Assets Current Assets: Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents - restricted Investments held by others Promises to give Inventory Prepaid insurance Total Current Assets $ Noncurrent Assets: Furniture and Fixtures Buildings and Improvements Computers and Software Less: Accumulated Depreciation Total Noncurrent Assets Total Assets $ Liabilities Current Liabilities: Accounts payable Accrued expenses Deferred revenue Payroll tax payable Total Liabilities $ Net Assets Net assets without donor restrictions Net assets with donor restrictions Total Net Assets 80,446.42 97,766.15 43,994.38 22,690.07 13,004.85 19,590.23 277,492.10 134,098.46 2,013,376.54 15,080.30 (944,137.42) 1,218,417.88 1,495,909.98 27,000.36 32,186.42 1,723.75 856.31 61,766.84 1,336,376.99 97,766.15 1,434,143.14 Total Liabilities and Net Assets $ The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 6 1,495,909.98 �OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY, INC. STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 Without Donor With Donor Restriction Restriction Total Revenues, gains, and other support Support: Grants - federal and state $ 20,275.00 $ - $ 20,275.00 Grants 284,422.57 25,500.00 309,922.57 Contributions 213,182.27 163,300.41 376,482.68 Membership income 18,891.05 - 18,891.05 Sponsorship 184,589.10 - 184,589.10 Other Income 293,140.47 - 293,140.47 Total Support 1,014,500.46 188,800.41 Net assets released from restrictions 191,619.00 (191,619.00) Total support 1,206,119.46 (2,818.59) 1,203,300.87 1,203,300.87 Revenues and gains/(losses): Unrealized gain/(loss) on investment 2,462.20 - 2,462.20 Total revenue and gains/(losses) 2,462.20 - 2,462.20 Total revenues, gains/(losses), and other support 1,208,581.66 (2,818.59) 1,205,763.07 792,989.54 - 792,989.54 Support Services: Fundraising 48,454.12 - 48,454.12 Support Services: General and Administrative 345,035.04 - 345,035.04 Total expenses 1,186,478.70 - 1,186,478.70 Increase (decrease) in net assets 22,102.96 (2,818.59) 19,284.37 Net assets, beginning of year 1,314,274.03 100,584.74 1,414,858.77 97,766.15 $ 1,434,143.14 EXPENSES: Program Services Net assets, end of year $ 1,336,376.99 $ The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 7 �OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY, INC. STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 Program Advertising $ Fundraising 893.20 $ 2,676.00 General & Admin $ 731.00 $ 4,300.20 Bank Fees 12,184.15 Chapter and Affiliate Expense 59,601.61 Computer and Software 7,728.71 Contracted Services 33,892.50 3,813.75 Cost of Goods Sold 34,681.62 - - 34,681.62 Dues, Fees and Registrations 5,057.37 - 3,906.63 8,964.00 Employee benefits 7,563.47 1,747.68 1,537.53 10,848.68 Event expense 101,344.65 2,668.97 - 104,013.62 Insurance 16,561.48 - 24,184.68 40,746.16 - 70.99 70.99 Interest Expense 5,373.62 Total - 2,333.28 19,891.05 - - 59,601.61 5,546.20 710.02 13,984.93 11,419.25 49,125.50 Lab Services 12,056.75 - - 12,056.75 Meals 1,995.94 - 2,254.65 4,250.59 Miscellaneous 877.31 - 2,565.07 3,442.38 Office/Postage Expense 1,691.66 - 796.93 2,488.59 Payroll tax expense 15,858.58 1,381.76 9,226.83 26,467.17 Performance Expense 46,093.70 - - 46,093.70 Printing/Copying Expense 4,210.95 897.89 1,332.13 6,440.97 Professional Services 25,769.75 370.00 81,788.65 107,928.40 Rental Expense 2,800.91 - Repairs and Maintenance 15,261.29 - Salaries and Wages 209,012.54 Security 61,080.00 Staff and Board Development - 18,204.98 - 2,800.91 12,123.08 27,384.37 121,565.61 348,783.13 - 2,185.85 63,265.85 495.00 - 495.00 Supplies 18,979.31 5,278.27 10,023.26 34,280.84 Travel Expense 1,930.50 - 2,291.71 4,222.21 Utilities Expense 31,681.33 - 12,207.52 43,888.85 Total Expenses Before Depreciation 728,809.28 303,254.67 1,080,518.07 Depreciation 64,180.26 41,780.37 105,960.63 Total Expenses $ 792,989.54 48,454.12 $ 48,454.12 $ 345,035.04 The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 8 $ 1,186,478.70 �OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY, INC. STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 Cash flows from operating activities Change in net assets Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets to net cash used in operating activities: Depreciation expense Unrealized gain on investments (Increase)/decrease in operating assets: Promises to give Inventory Prepaid expenses Increase/(decrease) in operating liabilities: Accounts payable and accrued expenses Unearned revenue Net cash provided/(used) by operating activities $ 19,284.37 105,960.63 (2,444.51) (22,690.07) 2,696.63 (19,590.23) 19,053.41 1,723.75 103,993.98 Cash flows from investing activities Purchase of property and equipment Net cash provided/(used) by investing activities Net increase/(decrease) in cash Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year Cash and cash equivalents, end of year (24,021.91) (24,021.91) $ 79,972.07 98,240.50 178,212.57 Reconciliation to statement of financial position: Cash and cash equivalents Restricted cash $ $ The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements. 9 80,446.42 97,766.15 178,212.57 �OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY, INC. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 Note 1 – Nature of the Organization The Oklahomans for Equality, Inc. (the “Organization”), is an Oklahoma nonprofit corporation, incorporated on November 20th, 2006. Oklahomans for Equality, Inc., formerly known as Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR), have served the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community since the organization was founded in 1980. The Oklahomans for Equality, Inc. seeks equal rights for LGBT individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances, and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Accounting – The financial statements are prepared using the accrual basis of accounting. Accordingly, revenue is recorded when earned, and expenses are recorded when incurred. The financial statements are presented in accordance with authoritative accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations. As such, the standards require contributions to be recognized as revenue when they are received, or unconditionally pledged, and net assets to be classified as net assets with donor restrictions or net assets without donor restrictions, depending on the limitations placed on the contributions when received. Income Taxes – The Organization is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. As such, no provision has been made for federal or state income taxes. In addition, the Organization has been determined by the Internal Revenue Service not to be a private foundation, within the meaning of Section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code. The Organization’s Forms 990, Organization Exempt from Income Tax, for the years ending 2020, 2021, and 2022 are subject to examination by the IRS, generally for three years after they were filed. Estimates – The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, requires management to make estimates, and assumptions, that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates. Cash and Cash Equivalents – Cash and cash equivalents include all monies in banks, and highly liquid investments, with maturity dates of less than twelve months. The carrying value of cash, and cash equivalents, approximates fair value because of the short maturities of those financial instruments. Concentrations of Credit and Market Risk – Financial instruments that potentially expose the Organization to concentrations of credit, and market risk consist primarily of cash equivalents and investments. Cash equivalents are maintained at high-quality financial institutions, and credit risk exposure is limited at any one institution. The Organization has not experienced any losses on its cash equivalents. Property and Equipment – Property and equipment are recorded at acquisition cost. The Organization capitalizes assets with a cost greater than $2,500. Betterments and renewals are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations when incurred. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method, over the following estimated useful lives: Building and improvements Equipment Vehicles 40 years 3-10 years 3 years 10 �OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY, INC. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies: (continued) Classification of Net Assets - Net assets of the Organization shall be classified based upon the existence, or absence, of donor-imposed restrictions, as follows: Net Assets without Donor Restrictions - Net assets that are not subject to donor-imposed stipulations. Net Assets with Donor Restrictions - Net assets subject to donor-imposed stipulations that may, or will be, satisfied through the actions of the Organization, and/or the passage of time. Net assets accumulated by the Organization that are not subject to donor-imposed restrictions, but which the Board of Directors of the Organization has earmarked for specific uses, shall be segregated in the accounting records as "board-designated" funds, within the category of net assets without donor restrictions. Note 3 – Concentrations of Credit Risk Custodial credit risk is the risk that, in the event of a bank failure, the Organization’s deposits may not be returned to it. The Organization’s cash deposits, including interest-bearing certificates of deposit, are maintained in financial institutions. The Organization does not currently have a deposit policy for custodial credit risk. Demand deposits Total $ $ A 178,212.57 178,212.57 Category B $ $ - C $ $ - Carrying Amount $ 178,212.57 $ 178,212.57 Bank Balance $ 176,816.18 $ 176,816.18 Category 1 – Cash and cash equivalents that are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or collateralized with securities held by the Organization, or its agent, in the Organization’s name. Category 2 – Collateralized with securities held by the pledging financial institution’s trust department, or agent, in the Organization’s name. Category 3 – Uninsured or unregistered investments for which securities are held by the pledging financial institution’s trust department, or agent, but not in the Organization’s name. The Organization maintains investment accounts with the Tulsa Community Foundation. The balances are insured by the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC), up to $500,000. Cash coverage is limited at $250,000. The Organization as not exceeded these insurance amounts. Management believes the funds are not exposed to any significant risk due to the diversity of high-grade financial instruments held by the fund and management’s routine assessment of the portfolio. As of September 30, 2023, none of the Organization’s deposits were exposed to credit risk. Note 4 – Promises to Give Promises to give are majorly comprised of contributions made to third parties on behalf of the Organization prior to yearend. These funds were received by the Organization after September 30, 2023. 11 �OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY, INC. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 Note 5 – Restricted Cash As of September 30, 2023, the Organization had restricted cash in the amount of $97,766.15. Restricted as follows: Restricted Purpose Chapter and Affiliates Center link technology Counseling Services Senior Support Services 2024 Gala Various >$2K Total $ $ Amount 66,326.83 9,500.00 5,000.00 1,240.00 11,500.00 4,199.32 97,766.15 Note 6 – Investments Held by Others Investments held by others, as of September 30, 2023, consist of two investment funds held by Tulsa Community Foundation (TCF): The OkEq Operating Endowment Fund and the OkEq Capital Campaign Fund. These funds are invested in pooled funds, cash, and equivalents. The investments are carried on the Organization’s books at fair market value. These funds are component funds of Tulsa Community Foundation (TCF). As defined by the United States Treasury Regulations, TCF has the right to modify the terms of the fund agreement. This is sometimes referred to as “variance power”. As a result of the variance power all component funds are considered to be part of a single public charity, TCF. TCF is the legal owner of all assets contributed to any of its component funds. Financial Accounting Standards Board requires that if TCF accepts contributions from the Organization and agrees to transfer those assets and the return on investment of those assets back to the Organization, then these contributions are to be reported on the financial statements of the Organization. The OkEq Operating Endowment Fund -This fund was established as Oklahomans for Equality Fund, a TCF Agency Fund, in April 2001. It transitioned to the OkEq Operating Endowment Fund on 12/30/2010. Current fund advisors are Board President, Vice President, and Treasurer. With 2/3 of the Advisors, TCF can accept annual distribution requests and make changes to the fund including the investment strategy. The portion allocated to the Organization, and reported as investments held by others, is $14,139.04. The portion of funds contributed to TCF by unrelated third-party donors and not reported as investments held by others on the Organizations books is $13,162.36. The OkEq Capital Campaign Fund - This fund was originally established by Tulsa Oklahomans for Human, Rights, Inc. as the Pyramid Project Capital Campaign Reserve Fund, a TCF agency reserve fund, in April 2002. It was renamed to the OkEq Capital Campaign Fund in TCF records. It is an agency reserve fund, and the funds are available to purchase , furnish, maintain, or make improvements to a building to house the Tulsa gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Community Center owned by Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights. Current fund advisors are Board President, Vice President, and Treasurer. With 2/3 of the Advisors, TCF can accept annual distribution requests and make changes to the fund including the investment strategy. The portion allocated to the Organization and reported as investments held by others $29,855.34. The portion of funds contributed to TCF by unrelated third-party donors and not reported as investments held by others on the Organizations books is $106,157.22. 13 �OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY, INC. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 Note 6 – Investments Held by Others (continued) As of September 30, 2023, the balances are insured by the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC), up to $500,000. Cash coverage is limited at $250,000. At times, the Organization’s deposits may exceed insured amounts. Management believes the funds are not exposed to any significant risk due to the diversity of high-grade financial instruments held by the fund, and management’s routine assessment of the portfolio. Investment Interest Rate Risk Interest rate risk is the risk that changes in market interest rates will adversely affect the fair value of an investment. Generally, the longer the maturity of an investment, the greater the sensitivity of its fair value to changes in market interest rates. Note 7 – Fair Value Measurements The Organization reports fair value measurements of its assets and liabilities using a three-level hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. This hierarchy, established by GAAP, requires that entities maximize the use of observable inputs, and minimize the use of unobservable inputs, when measuring fair value. The assets or liability’s measurement within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the measurement. The three levels of input used to measure fair value are as follows: Level 1. Quoted prices are for identical assets or liabilities in active markets to which the Organization has access at the measurement date. Level 2. Inputs other than quoted prices included in level 1 that are observable for the assets or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs include:     Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; Quoted prices for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active; Observable inputs other than quoted prices for the asset or liability (for example, interest rates and yield curves); and Inputs derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data by correlation, or by other means. Level 3. Unobservable inputs for the assets or liabilities. Unobservable inputs should be used to measure the fair value if observable inputs are not available. When available, the Organization measures fair value using Level 1 inputs because they generally provide the most reliable evidence of fair value. However, Level 1 inputs are not available for many of the assets and liabilities that the Organization is required to measure at fair value (for example, unconditional promise to give and in-kind contributions). The primary uses of fair value measurements in the Organization’s financial statements are the initial measurement of noncash gifts, gifts of investment assets, if any, including unconditional promises to give, and recurring measurement of short-term and long-term investments. 13 �OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY, INC. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 Note 8 – Property and Equipment The following is an analysis of property and equipment, at cost, and related depreciation at September 30, 2023: Beginning of Year Furniture and Fixtures Building and Improvements Computers and Software Total Capital Assets Less: Accumulated Depreciation Net Book Value $ 132,750.97 2,019,249.99 66,342.85 2,218,343.81 (917,987.21) 1,300,356.60 $ Additions Deletions 24,021.91 24,021.91 (105,960.63) (81,938.72) (22,674.42) (5,873.45) (51,262.55) (79,810.42) 79,810.42 $ - End of Year $ 134,098.46 2,013,376.54 15,080.30 2,162,555.30 (944,137.42) 1,218,417.88 Note 9 – Deferred Revenue Deferred revenue represents payments received for events occurring subsequent to year end. Note 10 – Note Payable The Organization had no notes payable as of September 30, 2023. Note 11 – Donated Services The Organization receives a significant amount of donated services from unpaid volunteers, who assist in fundraising and special projects. No amounts have been recognized in the statement of activities because the criteria for the recognition, under authoritative accounting standards, have not been satisfied. Note 12 – Functional Allocation of Expenses The costs of providing the various programs, and supporting services, have been summarized on a functional basis, in the statement of functional expenses. Costs that are not directly associated with providing specific services have been allocated based on the relative time spent by the employees providing these services. Note 13 – Commitments and Contingencies As of the date of this report, the Organization had not commitments or contingencies other than those reported on the statement of financial position. 14 �OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY, INC. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 Note 14 – Liquidity and Availability Financial assets available for general expenditure, that is, without donor or other restrictions limiting their use, within one year of September 30, 2023, are: Cash and cash equivalents Investments Promises to give Total financial assets, at year end Less those unavailable for general expenditures within on year, due to: Contractual or donor-imposed restrictions Restricted by donor with time or purpose restrictions Financial assets available to meet cash needs for general expenditures within one year $ 178,212.57 43,994.38 22,690.07 244,897.02 97,766.15 $ 147,130.87 Note 15 – Net Assets with Donor Restrictions The Organization has $97,766.15 net assets with donor restrictions at September 30, 2023. Restricted Purpose Chapter and Affiliates Center link technology Counseling Services Senior Support Services 2024 Gala Various >$2K Total $ $ Amount 66,326.83 9,500.00 5,000.00 1,240.00 11,500.00 4,199.32 97,766.15 Note 16 – Evaluation of Subsequent Events The Organization has evaluated subsequent events through December 22, 2023, the date which the financial statements were available to be issued, and no additional disclosures are required. 15 � Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY, INC.<br /><br />FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND ACCOMPANYING INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT<br /><br />FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023<br /><br />OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY, INC.<br />TABLE OF CONTENTS<br /><br />PAGE<br />Board of Directors .............................................................................................................................. 3<br />Independent Auditor’s Report ......................................................................................................... 4-5<br />Financial Statements<br />Statement of Financial Position ............................................................................................ 6<br />Statement of Activities ......................................................................................................... 7<br />Statement of Functional Expenses ........................................................................................ 8<br />Statement of Cash Flows....................................................................................................... 9<br />Notes to the Financial Statements ................................................................................. 10-15<br /><br />OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY, INC.<br />BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />SEPTEMBER 30, 2023<br /><br />Eric Wilson President<br />Bob Hanson Vice-President<br />Julie Chase Treasurer<br />Whitney Cipolla Secretary<br />Liz Ortiz Member<br />Eddie Carreno Member<br />Claire Combs Member<br />Kaylyn Compton Member<br />Julia Fletcher Member<br />Kylie Vanderslice Member<br />Crista Patrick Member<br />Paula Shannon Member<br />Monique Washington Member<br />Zoe Brett Member<br />Kristy Vann Member at large<br /><br />3<br /><br />OBER &amp; LITTLEFIELD<br />Certified Public Accountants, PLLC<br />124 S. Main Street, Miami, Oklahoma 74354<br />22 South Adair, Pryor, Oklahoma 74361<br />918-542-4401<br /><br /><strong>INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT</strong><br /><br />Senior Management and Board of Directors<br />Oklahomans for Equality, Inc.<br />Tulsa, Oklahoma<br /><br /><strong>OPINION</strong><br />We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the Oklahomans for Equality, Inc. (a nonprofit organization), which comprise the statement of financial position as of September 30, 2023, and the related statements of activities, statement of functional expenses, and cash flows for the year then ended, and the related notes to the financial statements.<br />In our opinion, the financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Oklahomans for Equality, Inc. as of September 30, 2023, and the changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.<br /><br /><strong>BASIS FOR OPINION</strong><br />We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAS). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are required to be independent of the Oklahomans for Equality, Inc. and to meet our other ethical responsibilities, in accordance with the relevant ethical requirements relating to our audit. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinions.<br /><br /><strong>RESPONSIBILITIES OF MANAGEMENT FOR THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS</strong><br />Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, and for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal control relevant to the preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.<br />In preparing the financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about of Oklahomans for Equality, Inc.'s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that the financial statements are available to be issued.<br /><br /><strong>AUDITOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS</strong><br />Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. Misstatements are considered material if there is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in the aggregate, they would influence the judgment made by a reasonable user based on the financial statements.<br /><br />4<br /><br />To the Board of Directors<br />Oklahomans for Equality, Inc.<br />Page 2<br /><br />In performing an audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, we:<br /> Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.<br /> Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements.<br /> Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of Oklahomans for Equality, Inc.’s internal control. Accordingly, no such opinion is expressed.<br /> Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluate the overall presentation of the financial statements.<br /> Conclude whether, in our judgment, there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about Oklahomans for Equality, Inc.’s ability to continue as a going concern for a reasonable period of time.<br />We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal control related matters that we identified during the audit.<br /><br />[Ober &amp; Littlefield's signature]<br /><br /><strong>OBER &amp; LITTLEFIELD</strong><br /><em>Certified Public Accountants, PLLC</em><br />Miami, Oklahoma<br />December 22, 2023<br /><br />5<br /><br />OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY, INC.<br />STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION<br />AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2023<br /><br /><strong>Assets</strong><br />Current Assets:<br />Cash and cash equivalents $ 80,446.42<br />Cash and cash equivalents - restricted 97,766.15<br />Investments held by others 43,994.38<br />Promises to give 22,690.07<br />Inventory 13,004.85<br />Prepaid insurance 19,590.23<br />Total Current Assets 277,492.10<br /><br />Noncurrent Assets:<br />Furniture and Fixtures 134,098.46<br />Buildings and Improvements 2,013,376.54<br />Computers and Software 15,080.30<br />Less: Accumulated Depreciation (944,137.42)<br />Total Noncurrent Assets 1,218,417.88<br />Total Assets $ 1,495,909.98<br /><br /><strong>Liabilities</strong><br />Current Liabilities:<br />Accounts payable $ 27,000.36<br />Accrued expenses 32,186.42<br />Deferred revenue 1,723.75<br />Payroll tax payable 856.31<br />Total Liabilities 61,766.84<br /><br /><strong>Net Assets</strong><br />Net assets without donor restrictions 1,336,376.99<br />Net assets with donor restrictions 97,766.15<br />Total Net Assets 1,434,143.14<br /><br />Total Liabilities and Net Assets $ 1,495,909.98<br /><br />The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.<br />6<br /><br />OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY, INC.<br />STATEMENT OF ACTIVITIES<br />FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023<br /><br />Without Donor Restriction With Donor Restriction Total<br />Revenues, gains, and other support<br />Support:<br />Grants - federal and state $ 20,275.00 $ - $ 20,275.00<br />Grants 284,422.57 25,500.00 309,922.57<br />Contributions 213,182.27 163,300.41 376,482.68<br />Membership income 18,891.05 - 18,891.05<br />Sponsorship 184,589.10 - 184,589.10<br />Other Income 293,140.47 - 293,140.47<br />Total Support 1,014,500.46 188,800.41 1,203,300.87<br />Net assets released from restrictions 191,619.00 (191,619.00) -<br />Total support 1,206,119.46 (2,818.59) 1,203,300.87<br /><br />Revenues and gains/(losses):<br />Unrealized gain/(loss) on investment 2,462.20 - 2,462.20<br />Total revenue and gains/(losses) 2,462.20 - 2,462.20<br />Total revenues, gains/(losses), and other support 1,208,581.66 (2,818.59) 1,205,763.07<br /><br />EXPENSES:<br />Program Services 792,989.54 - 792,989.54<br />Support Services: Fundraising 48,454.12 - 48,454.12<br />Support Services: General and Administrative 345,035.04 - 345,035.04<br />Total expenses 1,186,478.70 - 1,186,478.70<br /><br />Increase (decrease) in net assets 22,102.96 (2,818.59) 19,284.37<br /><br />Net assets, beginning of year 1,314,274.03 100,584.74 1,414,858.77<br />Net assets, end of year 1,336,376.99 $ 97,766.15 $ 1,434,143.14 $<br /><br />The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.<br />7<br /><br />OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY, INC.<br />STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES<br />FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023<br /><br />Program Fundraising General &amp; Admin Total<br />Advertising $ 893.20 $ 2,676.00 $ 731.00 $ 4,300.20<br />Bank Fees 12,184.15 5,373.62 2,333.28 19,891.05<br />Chapter and Affiliate Expense 59,601.61 - - 59,601.61<br />Computer and Software 7,728.71 5,546.20 710.02 13,984.93<br />Contracted Services 33,892.50 3,813.75 11,419.25 49,125.50<br />Cost of Goods Sold 34,681.62 - - 34,681.62<br />Dues, Fees and Registrations 5,057.37 - 3,906.63 8,964.00<br />Employee benefits 7,563.47 1,747.68 1,537.53 10,848.68<br />Event expense 101,344.65 2,668.97 - 104,013.62<br />Insurance 16,561.48 - 24,184.68 40,746.16<br />Interest Expense - - 70.99 70.99<br />Lab Services 12,056.75 - - 12,056.75<br />Meals 1,995.94 - 2,254.65 4,250.59<br />Miscellaneous 877.31 - 2,565.07 3,442.38<br />Office/Postage Expense 1,691.66 - 796.93 2,488.59<br />Payroll tax expense 15,858.58 1,381.76 9,226.83 26,467.17<br />Performance Expense 46,093.70 - - 46,093.70<br />Printing/Copying Expense 4,210.95 897.89 1,332.13 6,440.97<br />Professional Services 25,769.75 370.00 81,788.65 107,928.40<br />Rental Expense 2,800.91 - - 2,800.91<br />Repairs and Maintenance 15,261.29 - 12,123.08 27,384.37<br />Salaries and Wages 209,012.54 18,204.98 121,565.61 348,783.13<br />Security 61,080.00 - 2,185.85 63,265.85<br />Staff and Board Development - 495.00 - 495.00<br />Supplies 18,979.31 5,278.27 10,023.26 34,280.84<br />Travel Expense 1,930.50 - 2,291.71 4,222.21<br />Utilities Expense 31,681.33 - 12,207.52 43,888.85<br />Total Expenses Before Depreciation 728,809.28 48,454.12 303,254.67 1,080,518.07<br />Depreciation 64,180.26 - 41,780.37 105,960.63<br /><br />Total Expenses $ 792,989.54 $ 48,454.12 $ 345,035.04 $ 1,186,478.70<br /><br />The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.<br />8<br /><br />OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY, INC.<br />STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS<br />FOR THE YEAR ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023<br /><br />Cash flows from operating activities<br />Change in net assets $ 19,284.37<br />Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets to net cash used in operating activities:<br />Depreciation expense 105,960.63<br />Unrealized gain on investments (2,444.51)<br />(Increase)/decrease in operating assets:<br />Promises to give (22,690.07)<br />Inventory 2,696.63<br />Prepaid expenses (19,590.23)<br />Increase/(decrease) in operating liabilities:<br />Accounts payable and accrued expenses 19,053.41<br />Unearned revenue 1,723.75<br />Net cash provided/(used) by operating activities 103,993.98<br /><br />Cash flows from investing activities<br />Purchase of property and equipment (24,021.91)<br />Net cash provided/(used) by investing activities (24,021.91)<br /><br />Net increase/(decrease) in cash 79,972.07<br />Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year 98,240.50<br />Cash and cash equivalents, end of year 178,212.57 $<br /><br />Reconciliation to statement of financial position:<br /><br />Cash and cash equivalents $ 80,446.42<br />Restricted cash 97,766.15<br />$ 178,212.57<br /><br />The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial statements.<br />9<br /><br />OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY, INC.<br />NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS<br />SEPTEMBER 30, 2023<br /><br /><strong>Note 1 – Nature of the Organization<br /></strong><br />The Oklahomans for Equality, Inc. (the “Organization”), is an Oklahoma nonprofit corporation, incorporated on November 20th, 2006. Oklahomans for Equality, Inc., formerly known as Tulsa Oklahomans for Human Rights (TOHR), have served the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community since the organization was founded in 1980. The Oklahomans for Equality, Inc. seeks equal rights for LGBT individuals and families through advocacy, education, programs, alliances, and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center.<br /><br /><strong>Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies<br /></strong><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Basis of Accounting</span> – The financial statements are prepared using the accrual basis of accounting. Accordingly, revenue is recorded when earned, and expenses are recorded when incurred. The financial statements are presented in accordance with authoritative accounting standards for not-for-profit organizations. As such, the standards require contributions to be recognized as revenue when they are received, or unconditionally pledged, and net assets to be classified as net assets with donor restrictions or net assets without donor restrictions, depending on the limitations placed on the contributions when received.<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Income Taxes</span> – The Organization is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. As such, no provision has been made for federal or state income taxes. In addition, the Organization has been determined by the Internal Revenue Service not to be a private foundation, within the meaning of Section 509(a) of the Internal Revenue Code.<br /><br />The Organization’s Forms 990, <em>Organization Exempt from Income Tax</em>, for the years ending 2020, 2021, and 2022 are subject to examination by the IRS, generally for three years after they were filed.<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Estimates</span> – The preparation of financial statements, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America, requires management to make estimates, and assumptions, that affect certain reported amounts and disclosures. Accordingly, actual results could differ from those estimates.<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Cash and Cash Equivalents</span> – Cash and cash equivalents include all monies in banks, and highly liquid investments, with maturity dates of less than twelve months. The carrying value of cash, and cash equivalents, approximates fair value because of the short maturities of those financial instruments.<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Concentrations of Credit and Market Risk</span> – Financial instruments that potentially expose the Organization to concentrations of credit, and market risk consist primarily of cash equivalents and investments. Cash equivalents are maintained at high-quality financial institutions, and credit risk exposure is limited at any one institution. The Organization has not experienced any losses on its cash equivalents.<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Property and Equipment</span> – Property and equipment are recorded at acquisition cost. The Organization capitalizes assets with a cost greater than $2,500. Betterments and renewals are capitalized. Maintenance and repairs are charged to operations when incurred. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method, over the following estimated useful lives:<br />Building and improvements 40 years<br />Equipment 3-10 years<br />Vehicles 3 years<br /><br />10<br /><br />OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY, INC.<br />NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS<br />SEPTEMBER 30, 2023<br /><br /><strong>Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:</strong> (continued)<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><br />Classification of Net Assets</span> - Net assets of the Organization shall be classified based upon the existence, or absence, of donor-imposed restrictions, as follows:<br /><br /><em>Net Assets without Donor Restrictions</em> - Net assets that are not subject to donor-imposed stipulations.<br /><br /><em>Net Assets with Donor Restrictions</em> - Net assets subject to donor-imposed stipulations that may, or will be, satisfied through the actions of the Organization, and/or the passage of time.<br /><br />Net assets accumulated by the Organization that are not subject to donor-imposed restrictions, but which the Board of Directors of the Organization has earmarked for specific uses, shall be segregated in the accounting records as "board-designated" funds, within the category of net assets without donor restrictions.<br /><br /><strong>Note 3 – Concentrations of Credit Risk</strong><br /><br />Custodial credit risk is the risk that, in the event of a bank failure, the Organization’s deposits may not be returned to it. The Organization’s cash deposits, including interest-bearing certificates of deposit, are maintained in financial institutions. The Organization does not currently have a deposit policy for custodial credit risk.<br /><br />Category Carrying Bank<br />A B C Amount Balance<br />Demand deposits $ 178,212.57 $ - $ - $ 178,212.57 $ 176,816.18<br />Total $ 178,212.57 $ - $ - $ 178,212.57 $ 176,816.18<br /><br />Category 1 – Cash and cash equivalents that are insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) or collateralized with securities held by the Organization, or its agent, in the Organization’s name.<br /><br />Category 2 – Collateralized with securities held by the pledging financial institution’s trust department, or agent, in the Organization’s name.<br /><br />Category 3 – Uninsured or unregistered investments for which securities are held by the pledging financial institution’s trust department, or agent, but not in the Organization’s name.<br /><br />The Organization maintains investment accounts with the Tulsa Community Foundation. The balances are insured by the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC), up to $500,000. Cash coverage is limited at $250,000. The Organization as not exceeded these insurance amounts. Management believes the funds are not exposed to any significant risk due to the diversity of high-grade financial instruments held by the fund and management’s routine assessment of the portfolio. As of September 30, 2023, none of the Organization’s deposits were exposed to credit risk.<br /><br /><strong>Note 4 – Promises to Give</strong><br /><br />Promises to give are majorly comprised of contributions made to third parties on behalf of the Organization prior to yearend. These funds were received by the Organization after September 30, 2023.<br /><br />11<br /><br />OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY, INC.<br />NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS<br />SEPTEMBER 30, 2023<br /><br /><strong>Note 5 – Restricted Cash<br /></strong><br />As of September 30, 2023, the Organization had restricted cash in the amount of $97,766.15. Restricted as follows:<br /><br />Restricted Purpose Amount<br />Chapter and Affiliates $ 66,326.83<br />Center link technology 9,500.00<br />Counseling Services 5,000.00<br />Senior Support Services 1,240.00<br />2024 Gala 11,500.00<br />Various &gt;$2K 4,199.32<br />Total $ 97,766.15<br /><br /><strong>Note 6 – Investments Held by Others</strong><br /><br />Investments held by others, as of September 30, 2023, consist of two investment funds held by Tulsa Community Foundation (TCF): The OkEq Operating Endowment Fund and the OkEq Capital Campaign Fund. These funds are invested in pooled funds, cash, and equivalents. The investments are carried on the Organization’s books at fair market value. These funds are component funds of Tulsa Community Foundation (TCF). As defined by the United States Treasury Regulations, TCF has the right to modify the terms of the fund agreement. This is sometimes referred to as “variance power”. As a result of the variance power all component funds are considered to be part of a single public charity, TCF. TCF is the legal owner of all assets contributed to any of its component funds.<br /><br />Financial Accounting Standards Board requires that if TCF accepts contributions from the Organization and agrees to transfer those assets and the return on investment of those assets back to the Organization, then these contributions are to be reported on the financial statements of the Organization.<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><em>The OkEq Operating Endowment Fund</em></span> -This fund was established as Oklahomans for Equality Fund, a TCF Agency Fund, in April 2001. It transitioned to the OkEq Operating Endowment Fund on 12/30/2010. Current fund advisors are Board President, Vice President, and Treasurer. With 2/3 of the Advisors, TCF can accept annual distribution requests and make changes to the fund including the investment strategy. The portion allocated to the Organization, and reported as investments held by others, is $14,139.04. The portion of funds contributed to TCF by unrelated third-party donors and not reported as investments held by others on the Organizations books is $13,162.36.<br /><br /><em><span style="text-decoration:underline;">The OkEq Capital Campaign Fund</span></em> - This fund was originally established by Tulsa Oklahomans for Human, Rights, Inc. as the Pyramid Project Capital Campaign Reserve Fund, a TCF agency reserve fund, in April 2002. It was renamed to the OkEq Capital Campaign Fund in TCF records. It is an agency reserve fund, and the funds are available to purchase , furnish, maintain, or make improvements to a<br />building to house the Tulsa gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Community Center owned by Tulsa<br />Oklahomans for Human Rights. Current fund advisors are Board President, Vice President, and<br />Treasurer. With 2/3 of the Advisors, TCF can accept annual distribution requests and make changes to<br />the fund including the investment strategy. The portion allocated to the Organization and reported as<br />investments held by others $29,855.34. The portion of funds contributed to TCF by unrelated third-party<br />donors and not reported as investments held by others on the Organizations books is $106,157.22.<br /><br />13<br /><br />OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY, INC.<br />NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS<br />SEPTEMBER 30, 2023<br /><br /><strong>Note 6 – Investments Held by Others (continued)<br /><br /></strong>As of September 30, 2023, the balances are insured by the Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC), up to $500,000. Cash coverage is limited at $250,000. At times, the Organization’s deposits may exceed insured amounts. Management believes the funds are not exposed to any significant risk due to the diversity of high-grade financial instruments held by the fund, and management’s routine assessment of the portfolio.<br /><br /><em>Investment Interest Rate Risk</em><br />Interest rate risk is the risk that changes in market interest rates will adversely affect the fair value of an investment. Generally, the longer the maturity of an investment, the greater the sensitivity of its fair value to changes in market interest rates.<br /><br /><strong>Note 7 – Fair Value Measurements<br /></strong><br />The Organization reports fair value measurements of its assets and liabilities using a three-level hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value. This hierarchy, established by GAAP, requires that entities maximize the use of observable inputs, and minimize the use of unobservable inputs, when measuring fair value. The assets or liability’s measurement within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the measurement. The three levels of input used to measure fair value are as follows:<br /><br />Level 1. Quoted prices are for identical assets or liabilities in active markets to which the Organization has access at the measurement date.<br /><br />Level 2. Inputs other than quoted prices included in level 1 that are observable for the assets or liability, either directly or indirectly. Level 2 inputs include:<br /> Quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets;<br /> Quoted prices for identical or similar assets in markets that are not active;<br /> Observable inputs other than quoted prices for the asset or liability (for example, interest rates and yield curves); and<br /> Inputs derived principally from, or corroborated by, observable market data by correlation, or by other means.<br /><br />Level 3. Unobservable inputs for the assets or liabilities. Unobservable inputs should be used to measure the fair value if observable inputs are not available. When available, the Organization measures fair value using Level 1 inputs because they generally provide the most reliable evidence of fair value. However, Level 1 inputs are not available for many of the assets and liabilities that the Organization is required to measure at fair value (for example, unconditional promise to give and in-kind contributions).<br /><br />The primary uses of fair value measurements in the Organization’s financial statements are the initial measurement of noncash gifts, gifts of investment assets, if any, including unconditional promises to give, and recurring measurement of short-term and long-term investments.<br /><br />13 [sic]<br /><br />OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY, INC.<br />NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS<br />SEPTEMBER 30, 2023<br /><br /><strong>Note 8 – Property and Equipment<br /></strong><br />The following is an analysis of property and equipment, at cost, and related depreciation at September 30, 2023:<br /><br />Beginning of Year Additions Deletions End of Year<br />Furniture and Fixtures 132,750.97 24,021.91 (22,674.42) 134,098.46<br />Building and Improvements 2,019,249.99 - (5,873.45) 2,013,376.54<br />Computers and Software 66,342.85 - (51,262.55) 15,080.30<br />Total Capital Assets 2,218,343.81 24,021.91 (79,810.42) 2,162,555.30<br />Less: Accumulated Depreciation (917,987.21) (105,960.63) 79,810.42 (944,137.42)<br />Net Book Value $ 1,300,356.60 $ (81,938.72) $ - $ 1,218,417.88<br /><br /><strong>Note 9 – Deferred Revenue</strong><br /><br />Deferred revenue represents payments received for events occurring subsequent to year end.<br /><br /><strong>Note 10 – Note Payable</strong><br />The Organization had no notes payable as of September 30, 2023.<br /><br /><strong>Note 11 – Donated Services</strong><br /><br />The Organization receives a significant amount of donated services from unpaid volunteers, who assist in fundraising and special projects. No amounts have been recognized in the statement of activities because the criteria for the recognition, under authoritative accounting standards, have not been satisfied.<br /><br /><strong>Note 12 – Functional Allocation of Expenses</strong><br /><br />The costs of providing the various programs, and supporting services, have been summarized on a functional basis, in the statement of functional expenses. Costs that are not directly associated with providing specific services have been allocated based on the relative time spent by the employees providing these services.<br /><br /><strong>Note 13 – Commitments and Contingencies</strong><br /><br />As of the date of this report, the Organization had not commitments or contingencies other than those reported on the statement of financial position.<br /><br />14<br /><br />OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY, INC.<br />NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS<br />SEPTEMBER 30, 2023<br /><br /><strong>Note 14 – Liquidity and Availability</strong><br /><br />Financial assets available for general expenditure, that is, without donor or other restrictions limiting their use, within one year of September 30, 2023, are:<br /><br />Cash and cash equivalents $ 178,212.57<br />Investments 43,994.38<br />Promises to give 22,690.07<br />Total financial assets, at year end 244,897.02<br />Less those unavailable for general expenditures within on year, due to:<br />Contractual or donor-imposed restrictions<br />Restricted by donor with time or purpose restrictions 97,766.15<br />Financial assets available to meet cash needs for general expenditures within one year 147,130.87 $<br /><br /><strong>Note 15 – Net Assets with Donor Restrictions<br /></strong><br />The Organization has $97,766.15 net assets with donor restrictions at September 30, 2023.<br /><br />Restricted Purpose Amount<br />Chapter and Affiliates $ 66,326.83<br />Center link technology 9,500.00<br />Counseling Services 5,000.00<br />Senior Support Services 1,240.00<br />2024 Gala 11,500.00<br />Various &gt;$2K 4,199.32<br />Total $ 97,766.15<br /><br /><br /><strong>Note 16 – Evaluation of Subsequent Events</strong><br /><br />The Organization has evaluated subsequent events through December 22, 2023, the date which the financial statements were available to be issued, and no additional disclosures are required. 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Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/254fc3aa83b12d8a104cae4291086817.pdf b7b6a2bd5eb09cc0ede2b563e4090ff0 PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Event Calendar April 2023  Sun Mon Tue  Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery 3 Lambda Bowling League 4 5 OKEQ Health Clinic OBI Blood Drive OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Seniors Meeting Fair Housing: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma First Thursday Art Show Jonathan Stanley Memorial Service Queer Women's Collective Tulsa Veteran Support Group Two Spirit: IndigiQueer 9 At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery 10 11 Sin Fronteras Latino Movement Relationships Outside the Box 13 OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Health Clinic Veteran Support Group Lambda Bowling League OKEQ Seniors Meeting Fair Housing: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Scouts Troop 7484 Meeting Name & Gender Correction Clinic Green Country Bears H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing Lawyer in the Library Gender Support Group Black Reproductive Health Storytelling Non-binary Support Group Brought to You Bi the Letter B Transgender Men's Support Group (Private Group) 17 Tulsa Really Really Free Lambda Bowling Market League Nonbinary Parents' Day 18 OKEQ Health Clinic 20 21 OkEq Board Meeting OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Seniors Meeting Fair Housing: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Scouts Troop 7484 Meeting Private Event 25 ICAO Meeting 22 Teach for America Library SPOT Training Gender Support Group Sin Fronteras Latino Movement 26 27 At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery HIV CTR Training OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Health Clinic Jamm Outt HIV CTR Training OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online Lambda Bowling League OKEQ Seniors Meeting Fair Housing: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing 15 Rainbow Room: Rainbow Rhapsody OKEQ Health Clinic 24 Teach For America Private Event Tulsa Pride Bingo OKEQ Health Clinic Pride Committee Meeting OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online 14 8 Transgender Women's Support Group 19 H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery 23 Scouts Troop 7484 Meeting 12 Tulsa Area Prime Timers 16 Gender Support Group Jamm Outt OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online 7 OKEQ Health Clinic H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online 6 Gender Support Group Equality Business Alliance Network Mixer 28 29 OKEQ Health Clinic Little Blue Lip Sync Scouts Troop 7484 Meeting Thursdays in the Rainbow Room Equality Game Night Pride Committee Meeting Brought to You Bi the Letter B 30 At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/9df36fe0317d4e0257c54c96f3bbfe30.pdf 453628ee0a6459aa666e275d7ecddc63 PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Event Calendar May 2023  Sun  Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 Lambda Bowling League OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Seniors Meeting Fair Housing: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing Private Discussion Group Pride Committee Meeting First Thursday Art Show Veteran Support Group Queer Women's Collective Tulsa Cancelled: Scouts Troop 7484 Meeting Gender Support Group Relationships Outside the Box Sin Fronteras Latino Movement Dungeons & Dragons Center Tour Miss Gay Oklahoma America OKEQ Health Clinic Two Spirit: IndigiQueer 7 At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery 8 9 10 11 Jamm Outt OKEQ Health Clinic Lambda Bowling League Alzheimer's Association Fair Housing: Legal Aid Listening Session Services of Oklahoma OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online OKEQ Seniors Meeting H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing Lawyer in the Library Private Discussion Group Pride Committee Meeting Really Really Free Market Meeting OKEQ Health Clinic Name & Gender Correction Clinic Scouts Troop 7484 Meeting 12 OKEQ Health Clinic 13 2023 Equality Gala Experimental Painting Workshop Green Country Bears Gender Support Group Non-binary Support Group Transgender Men's Support Group (Private Group) Transgender Women's Support Group Brought to You Bi the Letter B Tulsa Area Prime Timers 14 At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online 15 16 17 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day National Honor Our LGBTQ+ Elders Day Lambda Bowling League OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Seniors Meeting Human Rights Campaign/Freedom Oklahoma Press Conference 18 19 20 OKEQ Health Clinic OkEq Board Meeting Dungeons & Dragons Coffee & Connections Hunger Free Oklahoma Tour Scouts Troop 7484 Meeting OKEQ Health Clinic Tulsa Pride Bingo Fair Housing: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Gender Support Group Sin Fronteras Latino Movement H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing Private Discussion Group Pride Committee Meeting 21 22 Tulsa Really Really Free Jamm Outt Market Lambda Bowling At New Location League Through August: Smart Recovery OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery 24 25 OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Seniors Meeting Pansexual Visibility Day H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing Fair Housing: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Equality Business Alliance Network Mixer 26 OKEQ Health Clinic 27 Lemniscate Meeting Scouts Troop 7484 Meeting Gender Support Group Pride Committee Meeting Expert Panel: Understanding Transgender Healthcare & Wellness 28 23 Brought to You Bi the Letter B 29 Lambda Bowling League 30 31 OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Seniors Meeting Fair Housing: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online Gender Support Group Equality Game Night Pride Committee Meeting Art Gallery Closing CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/b115eb327acb8a637bfe52155f7d4f81.pdf ce1c849e3b03aebadda840728c15b1c9 PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Event Calendar June 2023  Sun Mon Tue  Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 First Thursday Art Show Dungeons & Dragons OKEQ Health Clinic Scouts Troop 7484 Meeting Canceled Tonight Relationships Outside the Box 4 At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery 5 Lambda Bowling League 6 7 OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Seniors Meeting Fair Housing: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online 8 Pride Committee Meeting Scouts Troop 7484 Meeting 9 OKEQ Health Clinic Green Country Bears 10 Governance Committee Director Interviews Pinots Palette Pride Fundraiser Queer Women's Collective Tulsa Pinots Palette Pride Fundraiser Gender Support Group Two Spirit: IndigiQueer 11 At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery 12 13 14 15 16 17 Tulsa Really Really Free Market Jamm Outt OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Health Clinic OkEq Board Meeting Dungeons & Dragons Lambda Bowling League OKEQ Seniors Meeting Fair Housing: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Scouts Troop 7484 Meeting OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing Name & Gender Correction Clinic Lawyer in the Library Gender Support Group Pride Committee Meeting Non-binary Support Group Brought to You Bi the Letter B Sin Fronteras Latino Movement Tulsa Area Prime Timers Transgender Men's Support Group (Private Group) The Rainbow Revue Fundraiser Pride Bar Meeting Pride Crawl x OKEQ Tulsa Pride Bingo Transgender Women's Support Group 18 Pride Crawl x OKEQ At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery 19 Lambda Bowling League 20 21 22 Pride Committee Meeting Equality Business Alliance Network Mixer 23 2023 Tulsa Pride 24 2023 Tulsa Pride OKEQ Health Clinic Scouts Troop 7484 Meeting OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online 25 26 27 28 29 30 2023 Tulsa Pride Center Closed Center Closed Center Closed Center Closed Center Closed At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery Lambda Bowling League OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/98a7047a08295e78bbc4676e8f0c9fb1.pdf dece62a7bd2fae0916f9aa30b1d8028a PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Event Calendar July 2023  Sun Mon Tue  Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Center Closed 2 3 4 5 6 Center Closed Center Closed Center Closed OKEQ Health Clinic At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery Lambda Bowling League OKEQ Health Clinic Fair Housing: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Queer Women's Collective Tulsa OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online Gender Support Group First Thursday Art Show 7 OKEQ Health Clinic 8 ASL 101 Scouts Troop 7484 Meeting Improv - Wellness Room Relationships Outside the Box 9 At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery 10 11 12 13 Jamm Outt OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Health Clinic Lambda Bowling League OKEQ Seniors Meeting Fair Housing: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing Lawyer in the Library Brought to You Bi the Letter B Sophie LaBelle Tulsa Area Prime Timers Name & Gender Correction Clinic Scouts Troop 7484 Meeting 14 15 Dungeons & Dragons Tulsa Really Really Free Market OKEQ Health Clinic Green Country Bears Improv - Wellness Room TACO - Trans Advocacy Coalition of Oklahoma Meeting Gender Support Group Non-binary Support Group Sin Fronteras Latino Movement Transgender Men's Support Group (Private Group) Transgender Women's Support Group 16 At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery 17 Lambda Bowling League 18 19 OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Seniors Meeting Fair Housing: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online 20 DVIS Community Talks: Conversations to Confront Violence 21 22 OKEQ Health Clinic ASL 101 Creative Sort Productions Creative Sort Productions Audition Liz Masters (Rainbow TACO - Trans Advocacy Room) Coalition of Oklahoma Meeting OkEq Board Meeting Gender Support Group Scouts Troop 7484 Meeting Improv - Wellness Room 23 At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery 24 25 26 Jamm Outt OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Health Clinic Lambda Bowling League OKEQ Seniors Meeting Fair Housing: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing Creative Sort Productions 27 28 29 Equality Business Alliance Network Mixer Dungeons & Dragons ASL 101 OKEQ Health Clinic First Harvest Scouts Troop 7484 Meeting TACO - Trans Advocacy Coalition of Oklahoma Improv - Wellness Meeting Room Gender Support Group Brought to You Bi the Letter B 30 At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery 31 Lambda Bowling League OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/185f8edb5c60e21a68004bc0ab35d6ac.pdf 0945dd4ad4d88510c0793879984db969 PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Event Calendar August 2023  Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 OKEQ Seniors Meeting Fair Housing: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma First Thursday Art Show Queer Women's Collective Tulsa Scouts Troop 7484 Meeting H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing Two Spirit: IndigiQueer 6 At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery 7 Lambda Bowling League 8 10 OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Seniors Meeting Fair Housing: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing Savannah Waters Two-Spirit Interviews Lawyer in the Library Brought to You Bi the Letter B Tulsa Area Prime Timers Elise Cotter Grad Party ASL 101 TACO - Trans Advocacy Improv Coalition of Oklahoma Relationships Outside Meeting the Box Gender Support Group 9 Carefree Queer Planning Meeting OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online  Name & Gender Correction Clinic Scouts Troop 7484 Meeting Green Country Bears Improv 11 12 Dungeons & Dragons ASL 101 OKEQ Health Clinic Falsettos Carefree Queer Planning Meeting Falsettos TACO - Trans Advocacy Coalition of Oklahoma Meeting Gender Support Group Non-binary Support Group Sin Fronteras Latino Movement Transgender Men's Support Group (Private Group) Transgender Women's Support Group 13 14 15 16 17 18 Falsettos Jamm Outt OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Health Clinic OkEq Board Meeting OKEQ Health Clinic At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery Lambda Bowling League OKEQ Seniors Meeting Queer Walking Group Dr. Laura Arrowsmith Disscusion Group Fair Housing: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Scouts Troop 7484 Meeting Tracy La Louisianne as THE DIVAS! Carefree Queer Planning Meeting TACO - Trans Advocacy Rainbow Room (The Coalition of Oklahoma Trio) Meeting OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing 20 At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery 21 Lambda Bowling League 22 ASL 101 Tulsa Really Really Free Market Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 24 OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Seniors Meeting Queer Walking Group Brought to You Bi the Letter B Library de-labeling party Gender Support Group 23 H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online Improv 19 Fair Housing: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Equality Business Alliance Network Mixer Scouts Troop 7484 Meeting 26 25 OKEQ Health Clinic Rocking Library Volunteer Jam AFFIRM Rocking Michelle Meeting TACO - Trans Advocacy Coalition of Oklahoma Meeting Gender Support Group Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 27 28 29 30 31 Rocking Jamm Outt OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Health Clinic At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery Lambda Bowling League OKEQ Seniors Meeting Queer Walking Group H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing Fair Housing: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online Equality Game Night Scouts Troop 7484 Meeting Rainbow Room (Cody McCoy) TACO - Trans Advocacy Coalition of Oklahoma Meeting Gender Support Group Support Group for Partners of Transgender People CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/bebddd3df20ab1f7a15920a4e2f45097.pdf a7fe97099285657da0c74e3d4680bf93 PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Event Calendar September 2023  Sun Mon Tue Wed  Thu Fri Sat 1 2 OKEQ Health Clinic Library Volunteer Jam OKEQ Youth Talent Show AFFIRM 3 At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery 4 Lambda Bowling League 5 6 7 OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Seniors Meeting Queer Walking Group OKEQ Health Clinic H.O.P.E. (Health Fair Housing: Legal Aid Outreach, Prevention SeptemberServices 6, 2023of Oklahoma and Education) Testing Queer Women's Open 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. by A.C.E. Collective Tulsa OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online First Thursday Art Show Scouts Troop 7484 Meeting 8 OKEQ Health Clinic Library Volunteer Jam 9 Tulsa Really Really Free Market AFFIRM Relationships Outside the Box appointment only. Please call 918-938Two Spirit: IndigiQueer Advocacy 6537 to setTACO up an- Trans appointment. Coalition of Oklahoma Meeting Gender Support Group Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 10 At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery 11 12 13 14 Jamm Outt OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Health Clinic Lambda Bowling League OKEQ Seniors Meeting Queer Walking Group OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing A.C.E. Lawyer in the Library Brought to You Bi the Letter B Tulsa Area Prime Timers Fair Housing: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Scouts Troop 7484 Meeting Green Country Bears 15 OKEQ Health Clinic 16 Tulsa Pride Bingo Library Volunteer Jam AFFIRM Name & Gender Correction Clinic TACO - Trans Advocacy Coalition of Oklahoma Meeting Gender Support Group Non-binary Support Group Sin Fronteras Latino Movement Transgender Men's Support Group (Private Group) Transgender Women's Support Group 17 At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery 18 Lambda Bowling League OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online 19 20 21 22 OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Health Clinic OkEq Board Meeting OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Seniors Meeting Queer Walking Group Library Volunteer Jam H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing Fair Housing: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Scouts Troop 7484 Meeting A.C.E. 23 Bisexual Visibility Day AFFIRM TACO - Trans Advocacy Coalition of Oklahoma Meeting Gender Support Group 24 At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery 25 26 27 28 Jamm Outt OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Health Clinic Lambda Bowling League OKEQ Seniors Meeting Queer Walking Group OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing A.C.E. Equality Game Night Photo Shoot Brought to You Bi the Letter B Fair Housing: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Equality Business Alliance Network Mixer Scouts Troop 7484 Meeting 30 OKEQ Health Clinic Library Volunteer Jam AFFIRM Photo Shoot TACO - Trans Advocacy Coalition of Oklahoma Meeting Gender Support Group CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic 29 OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/cbc87fa6166f80395b2628fa76bdfadc.pdf c865e1b964134975d8a5fe86eded4cdc PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Event Calendar October 2023   Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery Lambda Bowling League OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Seniors Meeting Queer Walking Group H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing Fair Housing: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma A.C.E. Two Spirit: IndigiQueer Queer Women's Collective Tulsa First Thursday Art Show Scouts Troop 7484 Meeting OKEQ Health Clinic Library Volunteer Jam AFFIRM Relationships Outside the Box TACO - TransRelationships Advocacy Outside the Box Coalition of Oklahoma Meeting October 5, 2023 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm Rainbow Gender Support Group Library Social Support Group for and support group for nonPartners of traditional, complicated relationships. Transgender Relationships People Outside the Box will meet 8 At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery 9 10 11Every First Thursday12of the Month from 13 Jamm Outt OKEQ Health Clinic Lambda Bowling League OKEQ Seniors Meeting OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing A.C.E. Lawyer in the Library Brought to You Bi the Letter B Tulsa Area Prime Timers OKEQ Health7pm Clinic- 8 pm. Scouts Troop 7484 OKEQ Health Clinic Meeting Queer Walking Group Volunteer Jam Email thomas-foster@utulsa.eduLibrary for more Green Country Bears Fair Housing:information Legal Aid Wacky Packy Bash Services of Oklahoma AFFIRM Name & Gender Correction Clinic 14 Tulsa Really Really Free Market Belly Dance Showcase TACO - Trans Advocacy Coalition of Oklahoma Meeting Gender Support Group Non-binary Support Group Sin Fronteras Latino Movement Transgender Men's Support Group (Private Group) Transgender Women's Support Group 15 At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery 16 Lambda Bowling League OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online 17 18 19 20 21 OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Health Clinic OkEq Board Meeting Ear Acupuncture Ear Acupuncture OKEQ Seniors Meeting Queer Walking Group OKEQ Health Clinic Tulsa Pride Bingo H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing Fair Housing: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Scouts Troop 7484 Meeting A.C.E. Library Volunteer Jam AFFIRM TACO - Trans Advocacy Coalition of Oklahoma Meeting Gender Support Group 22 At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery 23 24 25 Jamm Outt OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Health Clinic Lambda Bowling League OKEQ Seniors Meeting Queer Walking Group H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing Fair Housing: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online A.C.E. Brought to You Bi the Letter B 29 At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery 26 30 Lambda Bowling League Intersex Awareness Day Equality Business Alliance Network Mixer Scouts Troop 7484 TACO - Trans Advocacy Meeting Coalition of Oklahoma Meeting 27 28 Ear Acupuncture Ear Acupuncture OKEQ Health Clinic Dance of the Dead Vampire Ball Library Volunteer Jam AFFIRM Gender Support Group 31 OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Seniors Meeting H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online A.C.E. Equality Game Night CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/013d5f1fc61fd04d8236cbe6ddb3e8be.pdf e2a778726971161350dcdd95d5e941df PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Event Calendar November 2023  Sun Mon Tue  Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 OKEQ Health Clinic Queer Walking Group Fair Housing: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Life Senior Services Give 5 Tour/Talk First Thursday Art Show Scouts Troop 7484 Meeting OKEQ Health Clinic Library Volunteer Jam AFFIRM Relationships Outside the Box Queer Women's Collective Tulsa TACO - Trans Advocacy Coalition of Oklahoma Meeting Gender Support Group Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 5 At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery 6 Lambda Bowling League OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online 7 8 9 OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Seniors Meeting Queer Walking Group H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing Fair Housing: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma A.C.E. Two Spirit: IndigiQueer Scouts Troop 7484 Meeting Green Country Bears 10 OKEQ Health Clinic Library Volunteer Jam 11 Tulsa Really Really Free Market AFFIRM Name & Gender Correction Clinic TACO - Trans Advocacy Coalition of Oklahoma Meeting Gender Support Group Non-binary Support Group Sin Fronteras Latino Movement Transgender Men's Support Group (Private Group) Transgender Women's Support Group 12 At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery 13 14 15 16 17 Jamm Outt OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Health Clinic OkEq Board Meeting OKEQ Health Clinic Lambda Bowling League OKEQ Seniors Meeting Queer Walking Group Library Volunteer Jam H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing Fair Housing: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Scouts Troop 7484 Meeting OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online A.C.E. Lawyer in the Library Brought to You Bi the Letter B 18 Tulsa Pride Bingo AFFIRM TACO - Trans Advocacy Coalition of Oklahoma Meeting Gender Support Group Tulsa Area Prime Timers 19 At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online 20 Trans Day of Remembrance Lambda Bowling League 21 22 23 OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Seniors Meeting Queer Walking Group H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing Fair Housing: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma A.C.E. Equality Business Alliance Network Mixer Scouts Troop 7484 Meeting 24 25 OKEQ Health Clinic Library Volunteer Jam AFFIRM TACO - Trans Advocacy Coalition of Oklahoma Meeting Gender Support Group 26 At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery 27 28 29 30 Jamm Outt OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Health Clinic Lambda Bowling League OKEQ Seniors Meeting Queer Walking Group H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing Fair Housing: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online A.C.E. Equality Game Night Brought to You Bi the Letter B Scouts Troop 7484 Meeting TACO - Trans Advocacy Coalition of Oklahoma Meeting Gender Support Group CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/fde6e0ce0d48697216ee2f6ad92e4b4a.pdf 32516faf3461d066a6239e3af2a5f10f PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Event Calendar December 2023  Sun Mon Tue  Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 OKEQ Health Clinic Library Volunteer Jam AFFIRM 3 At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery 4 Lambda Bowling League OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online 5 6 7 OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Seniors Meeting Queer Walking Group H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing Fair Housing: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma A.C.E. Two Spirit: IndigiQueer Queer Women's Collective Tulsa First Thursday Art Show Scouts Troop 7484 Meeting 8 OKEQ Health Clinic Library Volunteer Jam 9 Tulsa Really Really Free Market AFFIRM Relationships Outside the Box TACO - Trans Advocacy Coalition of Oklahoma Meeting Gender Support Group Support Group for Partners of Transgender People 10 At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery 11 12 13 14 Jamm Outt OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Health Clinic Lambda Bowling League OKEQ Seniors Meeting Queer Walking Group OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing A.C.E. Lawyer in the Library Brought to You Bi the Letter B Tulsa Area Prime Timers Fair Housing: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Scouts Troop 7484 Meeting Green Country Bears 15 OKEQ Health Clinic 16 Tulsa Pride Bingo Library Volunteer Jam AFFIRM Name & Gender Correction Clinic TACO - Trans Advocacy Coalition of Oklahoma Meeting Gender Support Group Non-binary Support Group Sin Fronteras Latino Movement Transgender Men's Support Group (Private Group) Transgender Women's Support Group 17 At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery 18 Lambda Bowling League OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online 19 20 21 22 OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Health Clinic OkEq Board Meeting OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Seniors Meeting Queer Walking Group Library Volunteer Jam H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing Fair Housing: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Scouts Troop 7484 Meeting A.C.E. 23 AFFIRM TACO - Trans Advocacy Coalition of Oklahoma Meeting Gender Support Group 24 At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery 25 26 27 28 Jamm Outt OKEQ Health Clinic OKEQ Health Clinic Lambda Bowling League OKEQ Seniors Meeting Queer Walking Group OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing A.C.E. Equality Game Night Brought to You Bi the Letter B Fair Housing: Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma Equality Business Alliance Network Mixer Scouts Troop 7484 Meeting 29 30 OKEQ Health Clinic Library Volunteer Jam AFFIRM TACO - Trans Advocacy Coalition of Oklahoma Meeting Gender Support Group 31 At New Location Through August: Smart Recovery OKEQ Dungeons and Dragons Tulsa: Online CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � Website A resource comprising of a web page or web pages and all related assets ( such as images, sound and video files, etc. ). Local URL The URL of the local directory containing all assets of the website https://okeq.org/event-calendar/ Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2023] OKEQ Site Event Calendar, February 2023 - December 2023 https://history.okeq.org/files/original/160ca13eb765a9728a110a660764448b.pdf 496177ff4aa72b0c295ad77c2ead21da PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Accessibility Tulsa Pride makes every effort to ensure that our LGBT older adults and those with disabilities can enjoy Tulsa Pride by offering an air-conditioned Tulsa Pride Parade viewing area with refreshments. Additionally, ASL interpreters will be on the Main Stage during performances and announcements. SAGE Tulsa Viewing Room at Tulsa Pride 2014 CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/86365ad1a37f3948d933f8e501a2cf51.pdf 1e10d8808df0bf4d8fb978122dfc3b82 PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate FAQ Q. Can I bring my dog to the Celebration? A. No. We love pets, but no animals (except service animals) are allowed in the Runs, Parade, or on Festival grounds. This is to ensure the safety of everyone, including our furry friends. Leashed dogs are allowed at Pride in the Park at Guthrie Green on Sunday, June 25th. Q. How much does it cost to attend? A. The Tulsa Pride Parade, Celebration, and Picnic in the Park are free of charge. Festival goers will have to purchase food and beverage if they like at the Street Festival. Other Pride events such as Zoo Day and various fundraisers will have entry charges associated. Q. Do you have to be 18 to attend? A. No, there is no age limit to attend the Tulsa Pride Parade, Celebration, or Picnic in the Park. All are welcome to attend. Small areas of the festival are restricted to 21 and up due to alcoholic beverage laws. Some other Tulsa Pride events have age limits depending on the venue (fundraisers at bars for example). Q. Is the festival appropriate for my children? A. Yes, the Tulsa Pride festival is very family friendly. All laws regarding dress, public behavior, and intoxication are well monitored by our on-site team of Tulsa Police Officers and private security. Q. Do you have to be gay to come to Pride? A. No. Tulsa Pride is not only about Gay Pride, it’s about coming together as a community and having a good time. Gay, Lesbian, Bi, Transgender, Questioning, Straight Allies... all are welcome! Q. Do you need Volunteers? A. Yes! Please see our Volunteer Page and sign up if you’re able. Q. Where is the celebration held? A. The Celebration is held at the corner of East 4th Street and South Kenosha Avenue in Tulsa, OK. That’s just East of the Blue Dome District in Downtown Tulsa. Q. Where can I stay when I come to Tulsa Pride? A. There are several hotels in the Downtown Tulsa area. Check the Equality Business Alliance listing for LGBT Friendly hotels. Q. Where do I Park? A. There are many options for parking for the Tulsa Pride Celebration, Parade, and Picnic in the Park. Curb-side parking is available in the area surrounding all of the events. For the Tulsa Pride Celebration there are 2 large parking lots on 4th Street, just east of Frankfort Ave next to the West Entry Gate! Q. What is the Parade Route? A. The Parade Runs north on Boston Ave from 13th Street, then east on 4th Street to the Dennis R Neill Equality Center. Q. What is the best place to watch the Parade. A. There is excellent viewing all along the Parade route! Q. Who is Tulsa Pride? A. Tulsa Pride is a program of Oklahomans for Equality. Q. I’m Confused: what is the difference between Tulsa Pride, Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq), and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center? A. Oklahomans for Equality is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Tulsa Pride is a program of Oklahomans for Equality. The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center is the headquarters of OkEq. Q. Why is the Picnic on a different day? A. Picnic in the Park, our family picnic, is the day after our Celebration. Tulsa Pride volunteers will have an opportunity to enjoy the day with their family and friends. For years our volunteers have not been able to fully enjoy the community aspect of the events because they’ve been so busy working the festival. This year, our folks will have an opportunity to kick back with the community they’re serving. Q. What other events are happening? A. Check out the Tulsa Pride Facebook Page. Q. Is Tulsa Pride accessible for the disabled and LGBT older adults? A. Yes, please visit our Accessibility Page for details. If we did not answer your question, feel free to contact us! CONTACT US CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! 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What cause does this run support? The Rainbow Run benefits Tulsa Pride and Oklahomans for Equality. OkEq seeks equal rights for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and families through intersectional advocacy, education, programs, alliances, and the operation of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. How much are tickets? 1-mile Fun Run - $30 5k Rainbow Run - $35 Where can I buy tickets? Rainbow Run Tickets Tickets will also be sold the day of the event. Can I or my company be a sponsor? Sponsorships are available here. Where can I pick up my race packet? You can pick up your race packet at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center on Thursday, June 22nd from 5-9 PM, and at the Rainbow Run Check-In Booth on Friday, June 23rd up until the races begin. Is this event pet friendly? We love pets, but, no. No pets other than service animals are allowed in the Runs, Parade, or on Festival grounds. This is to ensure the safety of everyone, including our furry friends. Leashed dogs are allowed at Picnic in the Park at Guthrie Green on Sunday, June 25th, however. Where can I find out more information about Tulsa Pride Weekend? You can find out more about the festivities of Tulsa Pride weekend by visiting our page or visiting us on Facebook. CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/1f4c64d348f4686dd5801f43606169e9.pdf 088ff916e5e31bc6003aed8bc9c6b92f PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Tulsa Pride Parade Registration is closed. Parade Packets are being sent out. Thank you for joining us! The 2023 Tulsa Pride Parade is Saturday, June 24. Step-off time is 6 pm. The Parade begins at 13th and Boston, goes North on Boston Avenue to 4th Street, and then East on 4th Street to the Tulsa Pride Celebration at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center! The Tulsa Pride Parade is the annual Gay Pride Parade in Tulsa. The Parade’s arrival at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center kicks off our Celebration’s rocking evening of entertainment on the Main Stage. Rules and Regulations for Parade Entries 1. Check in begins at 4:30 p.m. at 13th and Boston Avenue in the north parking lot. 2. Shuttles begin leaving from the Tulsa Pride Festival at 4 pm in front of the West Festival Gate area around the old Tulsa Fire Station at 4th and Frankfort. 3. The Shuttles take you from the Tulsa Pride Festival to the Parade staging area at 13th and Boston Avenue. The shuttle will continue to run until 30 minutes after the parade. 4. All parade entries must be paid prior to participation. 5. All parade participants must be checked in by 5:00 pm in the north parking lot. 6. The Boston Avenue United Methodist Church hosts our Parade Staging Area. The church is open for restroom use and access to water fountains. Please respect their space. 7. Please make sure to dispose of any trash, cigarette butts, water bottles, soda cans, etc in designated trash bins in the parade staging area. 8. No liquor or adult beverages are allowed to be consumed in parade staging area or while participating in the parade or along the parade route. Oklahoma ordinances do not permit open containers of adult beverages. 9. Line-up at 5pm. Parade step off promptly at 6 pm. 10. All vehicular entries are subject to the traffic laws of the State of Oklahoma and the City of Tulsa and must have a current proof of insurance and the driver must have a current state issued license. 11. All bags, boxes, and totes are subject to inspection. Please cooperate with the Tulsa Police Department and Tulsa Pride Security Team. 12. No weapons are permitted in the Tulsa Pride Festival grounds at any time. 13. Parade Entry Participants will provide all necessary supplies to operate their parade entry safely. 14. Parade Entry Participants agree to comply with all instructions from the Tulsa Police Department and the Tulsa Pride Staff. 15. Parade Entries may not throw items to the crowd. Handing out items to the crowd is permissible. (City of Tulsa Ordinance.) 16. Walking contingents line up on 13th Street. Your vehicles can park in the east parking lot and the south parking lot. No vehicles on the north parking lot. 17. Large company vehicles, buses, and floats line up on Boston Avenue single file from 13th to 15th streets. 18. Vehicles, and cars and mid-size trucks assemble on the west parking lot across from Boston Avenue United Methodist Church. No vehicles on the north parking lot. 19. If a walking contingent accompanies a vehicle or float they need to wait for that vehicle to enter the parade route before stepping off. 20. You will encounter protesters. Do not engage them. IGNORE THEM PLEASE! Tulsa Pride 2023 Parade Route CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/7e4d58688630467e1bc175b81346c319.pdf 685d06c66f782bcf3202f4bac80bf24e PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. 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Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Tulsa Pride Friday, June 23rd Tulsa Pride Rainbow Run Tulsa Pride festivities start at 5 pm! 1 Mile Fun Walk/Run - 7 pm 5K Rainbow Run - 7:30 pm With Live Entertainment at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center The Rainbow Run is just one of the events held every Tulsa Pride Weekend! Join us for Pride-centric entertainment with music and family-friendly drag performances with beer and cocktail bar available for those 21 and up. We look forward to seeing you there (even if you're just cheering on the runners)! SIGN UP FOR THE RAINBOW RUN Saturday, June 24th Tulsa Pride Festival and Parade Festival Gates Open at Noon Pride Parade at 6 pm Live Entertainment All Day with a Variety of Regional and National Talent Tulsa Pride 2023 Festival Grounds Getting There Festival entrances are at 4th & Frankfort and 4th & Madison. Multiple Pay-to-Park lots are available within a few blocks of the West entrance at 4th & Frankfort. Rideshare drop-off points are at both entrances. Rideshares are highly encouraged! Facilities Restrooms and handwashing stations are provided throughout the grounds. A number of Cooling Stations are available throughout the grounds. The Command Center is located in the parking lot of the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center at 4th & Kenosha for any concerns. The Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Cocktail Bar offers beer, seltzers, and mixed drinks. The Beer Garden offers beer and seltzers. Food trucks with a variety of options are available all day Saturday. Vendors and organizations from across the region are available in the Pride Market. An expanded Kid Zone offers all sorts of entertainment for the kids. An Quiet/Sensory Zone is available at The Yoga Underground at 4th & Frankfort for those needing a break from the crowds and noise. Sunday, June 25th - Pride in the Park at Guthrie Green Opens at Noon! Bring your kids/pets/cooler (no glass allowed in the park) for a pet-friendly, kid-friendly afternoon of relaxing fun. Food trucks and vendors will be there! Also featuring youth entertainers, drag performers (bring your tip money!), and a special headliner later in the afternoon. Guthrie Green 111 E Mathew Brady St, Tulsa, OK 74120 Highlights from Tulsa Pride 2022 CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! 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Title A name given to the resource [2023] OKEQ Site Pride 2023 Online Materials Subject The topic of the resource Webpages and images used in the promotion and organization of Tulsa Pride 2023 Description An account of the resource The main Tulsa Pride 2023 webpage Pride sponsorships The Rainbow Run The Parade Accessibility FAQ Advertisements for the performers at Pride Maps of the festival area, the fun run, and the Rainbow Run Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived OKEQ Website Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 23-25, 2023 https://history.okeq.org/files/original/3e0fbd7b289f874559fcb65a84a07af7.pdf a06acc1c9121238264a0bd1ad197a6ee PDF Text Text 8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook OkEq Weekly eNews August, 14th 2023 Oklahomans for Equality <enews@okeq.org> Mon 8/21/2023 9:08 AM To:regis.mcdaniel@outlook.com <regis.mcdaniel@outlook.com> OKEQ Weekly eNews All pictures are hyperlinked New Center Operating Hours! Sunday/Monday: Closed. Tuesday thru Thursday: 9am-9pm. Friday/Saturday: 9am-6pm. Special Events Coming Up OKEQ Seniors Pool Party Canceled due to unforeseen circumstances Members should meet on Tuesday, August 22, at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center as usual for coffee. If you have any questions, please email olivia.cotter@okeq.org. FREE HIV Testing Tuesday, August 22nd | 4p-6p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 1/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing Clinic provides free HIV testing at the Equality Center on Tuesdays from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Queer Walking Group Wednesday, August 23rd | 7a LaFortune Park Trail 5202 S Hudson Ave, Tulsa, OK Join a new Queer walking group and take part in their weekly meetups! Every Wednesday at 7 am, weather permitting, on the La Fortune Park Trail. Come along and enjoy a refreshing and energizing morning walk. For more information, contact Miki at mikismagikals@gmail.com. Fair Housing: Legal Aid Wednesday, August 23rd | 12p4p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income and are available throughout the State of Oklahoma for LGBTQ+ persons. RSVP Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at alyssa.bryant@laok.org. EBA Mixer with Ingredion  ednesday, August 24th |6p W Ingredion https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 2/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook 810 S Cincinnati Ave, 4th Floor Tulsa, OK If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to Membership Coordinator Luke Scuitto at luke.scuitto@okeq.org for more information or visit our website: https://www.okeq.org/ equality-business-alliance.htm Ingredion Incorporated is an American multinational ingredient provider based in Westchester, Illinois, producing mainly starch, modified starches, and starch sugars such as glucose syrup and high fructose syrup. www.ingredion.com The Equality Business Alliance fosters sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products, and services, strengthening and expanding our businesses, careers, and community. EBA networking mixers are usually on the 3rd Wednesday of each month 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. The EBA networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to nonmembers as well as EBA members. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use The Equality Center. SCOUTS TROOP 7484 Thursday, August 24th | 6.30p7.30p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK Hey there! If you're interested in joining Girl Scout Troop 7484, they meet every Thursday at 6:30 pm and welcome all girls, trans, and nonbinary youth. Reach out to Teresa Marler at t.marler@cox.net to join in on the fun and growth opportunities. Affirm Friday, August 25th |6p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 3/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook We are thrilled to share the news that AFFIRM, a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-based program, is now available through Oklahomans for Equality. This program is specifically designed to support LGBTQ+ youth in managing stress and promoting overall well-being. The AFFIRM practice models were developed in collaboration with LGBTQ+ youth and adult community partners utilizing an adapt and evaluate framework aimed at ensuring the AFFIRM interventions are rooted in the needs and experiences of LGBTQ+ clients. For ages 14-19! The first cohort starts August 25th at 6 pm. This amazing program lasts 10-12 weeks and has plenty of room for up to 15 participants. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! Register Here The Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery with Chandra Valkyrie Through August 31st Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK My name is Chandra Valkyrie, and I'm a visionary artist. My approach to art revolves around my mental health, as I find it incredibly therapeutic to allow my emotions to spill onto whatever object I can find in a colorful, full-bleed, no-rulessloppy-mandala style. To achieve this, I often use the surrealist automatism method of art-making, which involves suppressing conscious control over the process and letting the unconscious mind take over. Because of the https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 4/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook therapeutic way I create, themes from events from my life will spill out onto my current artwork. PASSAGES Runs thru August 31st Circle Cinema 10 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK Celebrated filmmaker Ira Sachs (Love is Strange) makes a breathtaking return with PASSAGES, a fresh, honest, and brutally funny take on messy, modern relationships, starring Franz Rogowski (Great Freedom), Ben Whishaw (Women Talking) and Adèle Exarchopoulos (Blue Is the Warmest Colour). Set in Paris, this seductive drama tells the story of Tomas (Rogowski) and Martin (Whishaw), a gay couple whose marriage is thrown into crisis when Tomas begins a passionate affair with Agathe (Exarchopoulos), a younger woman he meets after completing his latest film. Trailer Tickets OKEQ Youth Talent Show Saturday, September 2nd | 3p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK Oklahomans for Equality Presents Youth Talent Show! Show off your talent and skills at our Youth Talent Show, hosted by Scrappy Legacy! Ages 13 - 18! Saturday, September 2nd. Doors at 3:00 PM. https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 5/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook For more information, email shay.brewer@okeq.org. Register Here A.C.E. - Ace's Committed to Equality Tuesday, September 5th l 5 pm Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E. 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK A.C.E. is a new weekly support group for the asexual community and Allies. They will meet weekly beginning Sept. 5th. If you would like more information, please don't hesitate to get in touch with Tyger at TygerSongbird@gmail.com. Support Group for Partners of Transgender People Wednesday, September 6th | 7p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 6/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook The initiative offers a comprehensive platform encompassing support, educational enrichment, and social engagement tailored for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals aged 18 and above. To ensure a cohesive experience, our gatherings are scheduled monthly on the first Wednesday of each month. As an essential component of our enrollment procedure, we would like to ask all prospective attendees to engage in an initial interview. This preliminary interaction is designed to enhance the familiarity and comfort of our participants before their inaugural meeting. For seamless integration, we suggest arriving a bit earlier and notifying our reception staff of your presence, specifying your attendance for the upcoming discussion. This proactive step will help expedite the process and streamline your introduction to the community. Lawyer in the Library Tuesday, September 12th |5:30p - 7p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is on a "first come, first serve basis." Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. She has some knowledge about those fields of law. https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 7/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She will also accept questions via email or phone if someone feels uncomfortable getting out or coming in. Email julie.goree@laok.org. Phone (918)295-9429. Name Change & Gender Marker Change Clinic Wednesday, September 13th | 5.30p-7p Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK Oklahomans for Equality is hosting a name-change clinic. We are focusing on those starting the name change process and those interested in doing so soon. Joshua Payton will be our resource. Josh has eight years of experience as a practicing attorney and six years in the entertainment industry working for Celebrity Attractions. My desire is to apply my legal and business experience to serve at the Equality Center. I may not immediately know the answer to a question, but I pledge to walk in solidarity with those seeking clarity until we have an answer. Tulsa Really Really Free Market Saturday, September 16th |12p4p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK A community-sharing event! Bring what you can, and take what you'd like! No cash, barter, or trades! https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 8/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook Share your unwanted goods and/or shop for other people's treasures. Follow The Really Really Free Market Tulsa on Instagram: www.instagram.com/rrfm_tulsa/ Tulsa Pride Bingo  aturday, September 16th S |6:30p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK Tickets Tulsa Pride Bingo is now year around! Mark your calendars for every third Saturday of the month! Join us for an evening filled with mouth-watering pizza and exciting prizes from our Equality Business Alliance members on Saturday, August 19th. Our EBA member, Empire Slice House Tulsa, will provide delicious pizzas for your indulgence. You will be entertained by an incredible lineup of performers, including Anita Richards, Josie Turelle, 2023 Tulsa Pride Queen Karma Eclectic, Scrappy Legacy, and Nakita Fierce! If you want to experience it; doors open at 6:30 pm. OKEQ Annual Board Meeting Thursday, September 21st | 6p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK It is the last meeting of our current fiscal year, and we will be electing the officers for the next fiscal year. We would love to have members of the community come. https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 9/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook Self Defense Class Saturday, September 23rd | 1p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK Tulsa Equality Game Night Tuesday, September 26th | 6p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK Follow Tulsa Equality Gaming Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Last Tuesday of the Month 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Dance of the Dead Vampire Ball Presented by WitchWorx Tulsa Tuesday, October 28th | 7p Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK Calling all creatures of the night for delights and temptations at Tulsa's premier Halloween event in the heart of downtown. Sink your teeth into a night of music and mystery at our Vampire Ball! With a DJ, door prizes, vampiric games, and a costume contest. Tickets are limited, so secure your spot now! Have your fortune read, visit our photo booth, and shop witchy goods https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 10/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook 18+ to enter 21 + with valid ID to drink Tickets Vendor Signup at our vendor fair. From tarot readings to handmaid crafts, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this mystical event! It's sure to be a fantastic evening! Arrive dressed to impress and be immersed into a dark fairytale offering up a feast for the senses, including live entertainment, costume contest, raffles, cash bar and food, and a bounty of goodies for our VIP guests. Flyover Fest 2023 November 17th-19th VFW Post 577 1109 E 6th St., Tulsa, OK New name, same purpose. Flyover Fest 2023 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, November 17-19. A benefit for Oklahomans For Equality. Weekend passes are on sale now! Payment options are available through Affirm. Day-to-day lineups, two-day passes, and single-day passes are available on August 1st when we announce the final two headliners. Grab a pass and invite your friends! 400 cap room; this will sell out quickly. The Library is in need of volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up at the link below. Look for the New Volunteer slot on Friday evenings from 4-6. Come by anytime during that time slot. The OKEQ Library System now has more places for you to find your next queer read! In addition to the original Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library at the Center, you can now also find books at All Souls Unitarian Church and House Church (starting Sunday, July https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 11/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook We will also need volunteers to attend Gender/Sexuality Alliances in schools once school starts back up, bringing a mobile library and helping our young people check out books. Please let us know if you are free during the days and would love to be a part of this vital outreach. 23rd). If you know of a location that would enjoy hosting and assisting with book circulation in other parts of town, please email the library at michelle.simmons@okeq.org with that location's point of contact. We hope to get another three satellite locations open before the next Pride. Volunteer Sign-up Library Catalog https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 12/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook Medicaid Medicaid covers a broad range of services, many of which are important for people living with HIV or those at risk for HIV, including prescription drugs, inpatient and outpatient care, and preventative https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 13/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook measures. Go to healthcare.gov to see if you qualify. #MedicaidMatters #KnowYourStatus #GetCovered #Enroll365 OKEQ Health Clinic Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK ​Clinic Hours: Tuesdays - 9a - 5p Wednesdays - 9a- 5p Fridays - 1p - 4p SCHEDULE APPOINTMENT Appointments need to be made 24 hours prior to your requested appointment time. We currently accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield and offer a self-pay option. At the moment, we are only able to see patients who are 18 and older. If you are interested in starting or transferring services, please call 918-938-6537 to set up an appointment or use the link below. Please do not send medical or private information via email! In Memoriam Zora Cates Lamb Oct. 31, 1924 - Aug. 11, 2023 Grandmother "Nona" of Olivia Cotter https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 14/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook Bob Glahn Jan. 4 - Aug. 2, 2023 OKEQ Seniors Member In Memoriam Submissions OKEQ Programming https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 15/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook Queer Women's Collective Queer Women's Collective Tulsa *usually* meets every First Wednesday of the month. Meet like-minded Tulsa women and build your network. Our monthly meet-ups are comeand-go gatherings for Tulsa Women who identify as LGBTQ+, and Allied Women are always welcome! Sin Fronteras Sin Fronteras es un movimiento liderado por latinos que brinda un Brought To You Bi The Letter B The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, & Questioning individuals. Brought to You Bi the Letter B meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 pm.- 8:00 pm. For more information, email Amanda Gould (she/her) or Randall Weiss (he/they) IndigiQueer IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 16/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook entorno acogedor y seguro en el cual sus miembros y aliados de la comunidad LGBTQ+ pueden prosperar en Tulsa y sus alrededores. Sin Fronteras is a Latin-led movement that provides a welcoming and safe environment in which LGBTQ+ community members and allies can thrive in Tulsa and surrounding areas. native/indigenous persons. IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection, and tribal involvement. Every First Tuesday of the month. For more information, email Brian Jennings or Kao Morris Sin Fronteras meets every Third Wednesday of the month. Jamm Outt Equality Game Night Learn about different cultures and traditional music from around the world and play instruments while expanding your musical knowledge. Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you! Last Tuesday of the Month 6:00pm 9:00pm Follow Tulsa Equality Gaming: https://www.facebook.com /tulsaequalitygaming This program is for ages 13 - 17. Email Shay (shay.brewer@okeq.org) with Name, School, and Age. This group meets every second and fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 17/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook Gener Support Group The program provides support, education, and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals. Groups: Trans Men, Trans Women, Non-Binary, Partners of Trans, & Gender Outreach A first-time interview is required before attending your first meeting. Veteran Support Group The purpose of the group is to provide much-needed support to LGBTQ+ veterans who are looking for safe spaces among those who share their identities. Veterans Support Group meets every second Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Every Wednesday from 7:00pm 8:30pm. For more information or to schedule an interview, call 918.743.4297. OKEQ Seniors Tulsa Area Prime Timers https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 18/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook OKEQ Seniors is daytime programming for those who are retired or accessible during the day. The mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues related to aging lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years. A social organization for matureminded Gay and Bisexual men age 21+. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction. Prime Timers meets every 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm For more information, email madiganconnect@cox.net or call 918.592.0088 OKEQ Seniors meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Green Country Bears Relationships Outside the Box We are a Social Group that identifies as "Bears" or part of the "Bear Culture/Subculture" that falls within the LGBT Community and is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Social and support group for nontraditional, complicated relationships. Relationships Outside the Box will meet Every First Thursday of the Month from 7pm - 8pm. Email Thomas for more information. Green Country Bears meets every second Thursday of the month at 7:00pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. For more information, email Daniel or call 918.812.4640. https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 19/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook Equality Alliances Equality Business Alliance OKEQ's Equality Alliance seeks to connect people to LGBTQ+ community partners. Through our Equality Alliance, you can find friendly businesses to shop, eat, and find work. You can also find healthcare providers across healthcare fields. OKEQ Alliances Community Partners Health Outreach Prevention Education, Inc. (H.O.P.E.) provides health services for Hepatitis C, HIV, and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in our Tulsa clinic open to all and through outreach across Oklahoma focused on the most at-risk. HOPE Testing Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at alyssa.bryant@laok.org. These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income and are available throughout the State of Oklahoma for LGBTQ+ persons. Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law. She will also accept questions via email or phone if someone https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 20/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook feels uncomfortable getting out or coming in. Do you, your partner, or your family members qualify for SNAP or Soonercare benefits? American citizens living in Oklahoma who make less than roughly $19k a year qualify for these free government services, and Tulsa Responds navig ators would love to help you get enrolled and support you in the process of using those benefits. To get these services or avoid being kicked off Soonercare/SNAP, please make an appointment for assistance at www.tulsaresponds.org /healthinsurance or call 918-900-0918 ext.3 to make an appointment today. OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services The Oklahoma State Tulsa Counseling Center is an LGBTQ+ affirming center located in Main Hall of OSU Tulsa. You do not have to be affiliated with OSU to benefit from these services! Our center offers clients from OKEQ sessions for only 5 dollars. Each member of our counseling team receives additional training and supervision in LGBTQ+ issues and is excited to work with clients from OKEQ. Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. 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Dan Burnstein Kirk Holt Cynthia Phillips Kris Wilmes - Chair Board of Directors Zoe Brett Eddie Carreno Claire Combs Kaylyn Compton Julia Fletcher Liz Ortiz Crista Patrick Paula Shannon Kylie Vanderslice Monique Washington Board of Advisors Ron Brady Fern Galindo Jodi Rachel Green Ryan Fitzpatrick Stephen Haney Alexandria Henfer Heather Hornig Caleb Jackson Bonita James Michael James Kevin Knight Gary Percefull Jennifer Nolen Denise Reid Tamecca Rogers Shelta Sneed https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 23/24 �8/25/23, 1:14 PM Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook Oklahomans for Equality | 621 East Fourth Street, Tulsa, OK 74120 Unsubscribe regis.mcdaniel@outlook.com Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by enews@okeq.org powered by Try email marketing for free today! https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB 24/24 � Email A resource containing textual messages and binary attachments sent electronically from one person to another or one person to many people. Email Body The main body of the email, including all replied and forwarded text and headers 8/25/23, 1:14 PM<br />Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook<br /><br />OkEq Weekly eNews August, 14th 2023<br />Oklahomans for Equality &lt;enews@okeq.org&gt;<br />Mon 8/21/2023 908 AM<br />To:regis.mcdaniel@outlook.com &lt;regis.mcdaniel@outlook.com&gt;<br /><br /><strong>OKEQ Weekly eNews</strong><br /><br /><strong>Oklahomans for Equality E-NEWS</strong><br />OKEQ SEEKS EQUAL RIGHTS FOR LGBTQ+ INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES THROUGH INTERSECTIONAL ADVOCACY, EDUCATION, PROGRAMS, ALLIANCES, AND THE OPERATION OF THE DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER.<br /><br /><strong>All pictures are hyperlinked</strong><br /><br /><strong>New Center Operating Hours!</strong><br /><strong>Sunday/Monday: Closed.</strong><br /><strong>Tuesday thru Thursday: 9am-9pm.</strong><br /><strong>Friday/Saturday: 9am-6pm.</strong><br /><br /><strong>Special Events Coming Up</strong><br /><br /><strong>OKEQ Seniors Pool Party</strong><br /><strong>Canceled due to unforeseen circumstances</strong><br />Members should meet on Tuesday, August 22, at 10:00 a.m. at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center as usual for coffee.<br />If you have any questions, please email <strong>olivia.cotter@okeq.org</strong>.<br /><br /><strong>FREE HIV Testing</strong><br /><strong>Tuesday, August 22nd | 4p-6p</strong><br /><strong>Dennis R. Neill Equality Center</strong><br /><br />https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB<br />1/24<br /><br />8/25/23, 1:14 PM<br />Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook<br /><br /><strong>621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK</strong><br />H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention and Education) Testing Clinic provides free HIV testing at the Equality Center on Tuesdays from 4:00 - 6:00 pm.<br /><br /><strong>Free HIV Testing Every Tuesday from 4pm - 6pm!</strong><br /><strong>hope. </strong>testing<br /><br /><strong>Queer Walking Group</strong><br /><strong>Wednesday, August 23rd | 7a</strong><br /><strong>LaFortune Park Trail</strong><br /><strong>5202 S Hudson Ave, Tulsa, OK</strong><br />Join a new Queer walking group and take part in their weekly meetups! Every Wednesday at 7 am, weather permitting, on the La Fortune Park Trail. Come along and enjoy a refreshing and energizing morning walk.<br />-<br />For more information, contact Miki at <strong>mikismagikals@gmail.com</strong>.<br /><br />LaFortune Park<br /><strong>QUEER WALKING GROUP</strong><br />Every Wednesday | 7am<br /><br /><strong>Fair Housing: Legal Aid</strong><br /><strong>Wednesday, August 23rd | 12p- 4p</strong><br /><strong>Dennis R. Neill Equality Center</strong><br /><strong>621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK</strong><br />Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at <span style="text-decoration:underline;">alyssa.bryant@laok.org</span>.<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Fair Housing</strong></span><br /><em>Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues.</em><br /><em>PRESENTED BY</em><br />LEGAL AID SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA, INC.<br /><br />These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income and are available throughout the State of Oklahoma for LGBTQ+ persons.<br /><strong>RSVP</strong><br /><br /><strong>EBA Mixer with Ingredion</strong><br /><strong>Wednesday, August 24th |6p</strong><br /><strong>Ingredion</strong><br /><br />https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB<br />2/24<br /><br />8/25/23, 1:14 PM<br />Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook<br /><br /><strong>810 S Cincinnati Ave, 4th Floor</strong><br /><strong>Tulsa, OK</strong><br />Ingredion Incorporated is an American multinational ingredient provider based in Westchester,<br />Illinois, producing mainly starch, modified starches, and starch sugars such as glucose syrup and high fructose syrup.<br /><strong>www.ingredion.com</strong><br />-<br />The Equality Business Alliance fosters sharing of information, ideas, contacts, products, and services, strengthening and expanding our businesses, careers, and community. EBA networking mixers are usually on the 3rd Wednesday of each month 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. The EBA networking mixers are terrific venues for you to meet prospective clients. Mixers are open to non-members as well as EBA members. Hosting a networking mixer is a great way to showcase your business. You may host at your establishment or use The Equality Center.<br /><br /><strong>EQUALITY</strong> <em>Business Alliance</em><br /><em>a program of Oklahomans for Equality</em><br />Ingredion<br />okeq.com/eba<br /><br />If you would like to host a mixer, send an email to Membership Coordinator Luke Scuitto at<br /><strong>luke.scuitto@okeq.org</strong> for more information or visit our website: <strong>https://www.okeq.org/equality-business-alliance.htm</strong><br /><br /><strong>SCOUTS TROOP 7484</strong><br /><strong>Thursday, August 24th | 6.30p-7.30p</strong><br /><strong>Dennis R. Neill Equality Center</strong><br /><strong>621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK</strong><br />Hey there! If you're interested in joining Girl Scout Troop 7484, they meet every Thursday at 6:30 pm and welcome all girls, trans, and nonbinary youth.<br />-<br />Reach out to Teresa Marler at <strong>t.marler@cox.net</strong> to join in on the fun and growth opportunities.<br /><br />SCOUT TROOP 7484<br />SCOUT TROOP IS OPEN TO ALL GIRLS AND TRANS/NONBINARY YOUTH.<br /><em>EVERY THURSDAY OF THE MONTH</em><br /><em>6:30 pm</em><br /><br /><strong>Affirm</strong><br /><strong>Friday, August 25th |6p</strong><br /><strong>Dennis R. Neill Equality Center</strong><br /><strong>621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK</strong><br /><br />https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB<br />3/24<br /><br />8/25/23, 1:14 PM<br />Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook<br /><br />We are thrilled to share the news that AFFIRM, a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-based program, is now available through Oklahomans for Equality. This program is specifically designed to support LGBTQ+ youth in managing stress and promoting overall well-being.<br /><br />The AFFIRM practice models were developed in collaboration with LGBTQ+ youth and adult community partners utilizing an adapt and evaluate framework aimed at ensuring the AFFIRM interventions are rooted in the needs and experiences of LGBTQ+ clients. For ages 14-19! The first cohort starts August 25th at 6 pm. This amazing program lasts 10-12 weeks and has plenty of room for up to 15 participants. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity!<br /><br /><strong>Oklahomans For Equality<br />NOW OFFERING<br />AFFIRM</strong><strong></strong><br /><strong>a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-based group to help LGBTQ+ youth manage</strong> <strong>stress.</strong><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">CENTER of EXCELLENCE</span><br />LGBTQ+ BEHAVIORAL HEALTH EQUITY<br /><strong>Affirmative</strong> RESEARCH<br />UNIVERSITY <em>of</em> MARYLAND SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK<br />THE INSTITUTE FOR INNOVATION AN IMPLEMENTATION<br /><strong>Ages: 14-19<br />1st Group August 18, 6pm<br />10-12 weeks<br />Up to 15 participnts<br />NOW OFFERING<br />AFFIRM<br />a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy-based group to help LGBTQ+ youth manage stress.<br />621 E 4th St. Tulsa Ok 74120<br />Free to Participate</strong><br /><br /><strong>Register Here</strong><br /><br /><strong>The Allie Jensen Memorial Art Gallery with Chandra Valkyrie</strong><br /><strong>Through August 31st</strong><br /><strong>Dennis R. Neill Equality Center</strong><br /><strong>621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK</strong><br />My name is Chandra Valkyrie, and I'm a visionary artist. My approach to art revolves around my mental health, as I find it incredibly therapeutic to allow my emotions to spill onto whatever object I can find in a colorful, full-bleed, no-rules-sloppy-mandala style. To achieve<br />this, I often use the surrealist automatism method of art-making, which involves suppressing conscious control over the process and letting the unconscious mind take over. Because of the therapeutic way I create, themes from events from my life will spill out onto my current artwork.<br /><br />ALLIE JENSEN MEMORIAL ART GALLERY<br /><strong>Chandra Valkyrie<br />LOVE YO' SELF<br /></strong>Artist Opening<br />Thrs August 3rd, 7PM<br />Exhibit will run for the month of August<br />DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER<br />621 4th St, Pride Street Tulsa OK 74120<br /><br />https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB<br />4/24<br /><br />8/25/23, 1:14 PM<br />Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook<br /><br /><strong>PASSAGES</strong><br /><strong>Runs thru August 31st</strong><br /><strong>Circle Cinema</strong><br /><strong>10 S Lewis Ave, Tulsa, OK</strong><br />Celebrated filmmaker Ira Sachs (Love is Strange) makes a breathtaking return with PASSAGES, a fresh, honest, and brutally funny take on messy, modern relationships, starring Franz Rogowski (Great Freedom), Ben Whishaw (Women Talking) and Adèle Exarchopoulos (Blue Is the Warmest Colour). Set in Paris, this seductive drama tells the story of Tomas (Rogowski) and Martin (Whishaw), a gay couple whose marriage is thrown into crisis when Tomas begins a passionate affair with Agathe (Exarchopoulos), a younger woman he meets after completing his latest film.<br /><br /><strong>Trailer</strong><br /><strong>Tickets</strong><br /><br /><strong>OKEQ Youth Talent Show</strong><br /><strong>Saturday, September 2nd | 3p</strong><br /><strong>Dennis R. Neill Equality Center</strong><br /><strong>621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK</strong><br />Oklahomans for Equality Presents Youth Talent Show!<br />Show off your talent and skills at our Youth Talent Show, hosted by Scrappy Legacy! Ages 13 - 18!<br />Saturday, September 2nd. Doors at 3:00 PM.<br />For more information, email <strong>shay.brewer@okeq.org</strong>.<br /><br />https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB<br />5/24<br /><br />8/25/23, 1:14 PM<br />Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook<br /><br /><strong>Register Here</strong><br /><br /><strong>OKLAHOMNS FOR EQUALITY PRESENTS</strong><br /><strong>YOUTH TALENT SHOW</strong><br /><strong>3PM-6PM SEPTEMBER 02, 2023</strong><br /><strong>AGES 13-18</strong><br /><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">AWARDS</span></strong><br /><strong>BEST PERFORMANCE</strong><br /><strong>BEST COSTUME</strong><br /><strong>BEST MAKEUP</strong><br /><strong>HOSTED BY SCRAPPY LEGACY</strong><br /><strong>SIGN UP WWW.OKEQ.ORG</strong><br /><br /><strong>A.C.E. - Ace's Committed to Equality</strong><br /><strong>Tuesday, September 5th l 5 pm</strong><br /><strong>Dennis R. Neill Equality Center</strong><br /><strong>621 E. 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK</strong><br />A.C.E. is a new weekly support group for the asexual community and Allies. They will meet weekly beginning Sept. 5th. If you would like more information, please don't hesitate to get in touch with Tyger at <strong>TygerSongbird@gmail.com</strong>.<br /><br /><strong>Oklahomans for Equality</strong><br /><strong>Ace's Committed to Equality</strong><br />All are welcome, Aces and Allies.<br />Contact Tyger Songbird at TygerSongbird@gmail.com<br /><strong>Every Tuesday of the month from 5-6PM.</strong><br /><strong>Dennis R. Neill Equality Center</strong><br /><strong>621 E 4th St., Tulsa, OK</strong><br /><br /><strong>Support Group for Partners of Transgender People</strong><br /><strong>Wednesday, September 6th | 7p</strong><br /><strong>Dennis R. Neill Equality Center</strong><br /><strong>621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK</strong><br /><br />https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB<br />6/24<br /><br />8/25/23, 1:14 PM<br />Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook<br /><br /><strong>Support Group for Partners of Transgender People<br /><br /></strong>The initiative offers a comprehensive platform encompassing support, educational enrichment, and social engagement tailored for partners of transgender and non-binary individuals aged 18 and above.<br />To ensure a cohesive experience, our gatherings are scheduled monthly on the first Wednesday of each month.<br />As an essential component of our enrollment procedure, we would like to ask all prospective attendees to engage in an initial interview. This preliminary interaction is designed to enhance the familiarity and comfort of our participants before their inaugural meeting. For seamless integration, we suggest arriving a bit earlier and notifying our reception staff of your presence, specifying your attendance for the upcoming discussion. This proactive step will help expedite the process and streamline your introduction to the community.<br /><br /><strong>Lawyer in the Library</strong><br /><strong>Tuesday, September 12th |5:30p - 7p</strong><br /><strong>Dennis R. Neill Equality Center</strong><br /><strong>621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK</strong><br />Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So, divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. She has some knowledge about those fields of law.<br />If the question is beyond her knowledge, she can take the person's phone number and call<br />them back after discussing it with another Legal Aid attorney. She will also accept questions via email or phone if someone feels uncomfortable getting out or coming in.<br />Email <span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>julie.goree@laok.org</strong></span>.<br />Phone (918)295-9429.<br /><br /><strong>LAWYER</strong> <em>In The Library<br />Every Second Tuesday of The Month</em><br />LEGAL AID SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA, INC.<br /><br />Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues. It is on a "first come, first serve basis." Please be patient and prepared to wait your turn.<br /><br />https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB<br />7/24<br /><br />8/25/23, 1:14 PM<br />Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook<br /><br /><strong>Name Change &amp; Gender Marker Change Clinic</strong><br /><strong>Wednesday, September 13th | 5.30p-7p</strong><br /><strong>Nancy &amp; Joe McDonald Rainbow Library</strong><br /><strong>621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK</strong><br />Josh has eight years of experience as a practicing attorney and six years in the entertainment industry working for Celebrity Attractions. My desire is to apply my legal and business experience to serve at the Equality Center. I may not immediately know the answer to a question, but I pledge to walk in solidarity with those seeking clarity until we have an answer.<br /><br />Name and Gender Marker Correction Cliniic<br /><em>Oklahoma Equality Law Center<br />Every second Wednesday of the month, 5:30p-7:30p</em><br /><br />Oklahomans for Equality is hosting a name-change clinic. We are focusing on those starting the name change process and those interested in doing so soon. Joshua Payton will be our resource.<br /><br /><strong>Tulsa Really Really Free Market</strong><br /><strong>Saturday, September 16th |12p-4p</strong><br /><strong>Dennis R. Neill Equality Center</strong><br /><strong>621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK</strong><br />A community-sharing event! Bring what you can, and take what you'd like! No cash, barter, or trades!<br />Share your unwanted goods and/or shop for other people's treasures. Follow The Really Really Free Market Tulsa on Instagram:<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">www.instagram.com/rrfm_tulsa/</span><br /><br /><strong>TULSA REALLY, REALLY FREE MARKET<br />A Community Sharing Event<br /></strong>Every 3rd Saturday • 12p-4p | 621 E. 4th St<br /><strong>Clothing • Housewares • Books • Gadgets • Furniture • Art • Plants • Home Decor and More!</strong><br /><br />https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB<br />8/24<br /><br />8/25/23, 1:14 PM<br />Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook<br /><br /><strong>Tulsa Pride Bingo</strong><br /><strong>Saturday, September 16th |6:30p</strong><br /><strong>Dennis R. Neill Equality Center</strong><br /><strong>621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK</strong><br />Tulsa Pride Bingo is now year around! Mark your calendars for every third Saturday of the month!<br />Join us for an evening filled with mouth-watering pizza and exciting prizes from our Equality Business Alliance members on Saturday, August 19th. Our EBA member, Empire Slice House Tulsa, will provide delicious pizzas for your indulgence. You will be entertained by an incredible lineup of performers, including Anita Richards, Josie Turelle, 2023 Tulsa Pride Queen Karma Eclectic, Scrappy Legacy, and Nakita Fierce! If you want to experience it; doors open at 6:30 pm.<br /><br /><strong>TULSA PRIDE BINGO</strong><br />Every third Saturday of the month. Doors open at 6:30 pm.<br />TICKETS AVAILABLE AT WWW.OKEQ.ORG<br /><strong>tulsa pride 2023</strong><br /><br /><strong>Tickets</strong><br /><br /><strong>OKEQ Annual Board Meeting</strong><br /><strong>Thursday, September 21st | 6p</strong><br /><strong>Dennis R. Neill Equality Center</strong><br /><strong>621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK</strong><br />It is the last meeting of our current fiscal year, and we will be electing the officers for the next fiscal year. We would love to have members of the community come.<br /><br />https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB<br />9/24<br /><br />8/25/23, 1:14 PM<br />Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook<br /><br /><strong>Self Defense Class</strong><br /><strong>Saturday, September 23rd | 1p</strong><br /><strong>Dennis R. Neill Equality Center</strong><br /><strong>621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK</strong><br /><br /><strong>GET READY FOR SELF DEFENSE CLASS</strong><br /><strong>SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 23RD 1:00 PM</strong><br /><strong>OKEQ Equality Center</strong><br /><strong>621 E 4th St</strong><br /><strong>Tulsa, OK, 74120</strong><br />WWW.OKEQ.ORG<br />918.743.4297<br /><br /><strong>Tulsa Equality Game Night</strong><br /><strong>Tuesday, September 26th | 6p</strong><br /><strong>Dennis R. Neill Equality Center</strong><br /><strong>621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK</strong><br />Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you!<br />-<br />Last Tuesday of the Month 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm<br /><br /><strong>EAT. SLEEP. GAME. REPEAT.<br /><em>GAME NIGHT</em><br />EVERY LAST TUESDAY OF THE MONTH<br />DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER</strong><br /><br /><strong>Follow Tulsa Equality Gaming</strong><br /><br /><strong>Dance of the Dead</strong><br /><strong>Vampire Ball</strong><br /><strong>Presented by WitchWorx Tulsa</strong><br /><strong>Tuesday, October 28th | 7p</strong><br /><strong>Dennis R. Neill Equality Center</strong><br /><strong>621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK</strong><br />Sink your teeth into a night of music and mystery at our Vampire Ball! With a DJ, door prizes, vampiric games, and a costume contest.<br />Have your fortune read, visit our photo booth, and shop witchy goods at our vendor fair. From tarot readings to handmaid crafts, there’s something for everyone. Don’t miss out on this mystical event! It's sure to be a fantastic evening!<br />Arrive dressed to impress and be immersed into a dark fairytale offering up a feast for the senses, including live entertainment, costume contest, raffles, cash bar and food, and a bounty of goodies for our VIP guests.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Dance of the Dead Vampire Ball<br />SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28<br />7 PM TO MIDNIGHT<br /></strong>DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER<br />621 E. 4TH STREET<br />TULSA, OK 74120<br /><br />Calling all creatures of the night for delights and temptations at Tulsa's premier Halloween event in the heart of downtown.<br />Tickets are limited, so secure your spot now!<br />18+ to enter<br />21 + with valid ID to drink<br /><br /><strong>Tickets</strong><br /><br /><strong>Vendor Signup</strong><br /><br />https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB<br />10/24<br /><br />8/25/23, 1:14 PM<br />Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook<br /><br /><strong>Flyover Fest 2023</strong><br /><strong>November 17th-19th</strong><br /><strong>VFW Post 577</strong><br /><strong>1109 E 6th St., Tulsa, OK</strong><br />New name, same purpose. Flyover Fest 2023 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, November 17-19. A benefit for Oklahomans For Equality.<br />Weekend passes are on sale now! Payment options are available through Affirm. Day-to-day lineups, two-day passes, and single-day passes are available on August 1st when we announce the final two headliners. Grab a pass and invite your friends! 400 cap room; this will sell out quickly.<br /><br /><strong>A BENEFIT FOR OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY<br />FLYOVER FEST 2023<br />NOVEMBER 17TH-19TH<br />VFW PS 577 - TULSA, OK<br />TBA ON 8/1<br />Pain of Truth<br />TBA ON 8/1<br />EndIt<br />RESTRAINING ORDER<br />BIB<br />A MOURNING STAR - ANKLEBITER - BZOOKATOOTH - BRAT CANDY APPLE - CAUSTIC - COLD SHOULDER - CONTENTION DAYZ LOST - DOUBT IT -  DOWNWARD - EN LOVE - ENERVATE FADING SIGNAL - FREE 4 ALL - GAGGING ORDER - GNAW - GUMM HOLD MY OWN - INITIATE - INSIDE YOU - JIVEBOMB LIFE FORCE - LIVIO - MORBID VISIONZ - MOUTH FOR WAR - NO CURE XXX - PEACE TEST - PREVENTION - PRIMITIVE RAGE - PUBLIC OPINION - RABBIT RAW BREED - ROMAN CANDLE - SECTOR - SIGN LANGUAGE - SLEDGE SOLEDAD - SOUR - SPINE - SQUINT - THE RUNTS - THE TOOTH TIME X HEIST - URN - WORLD I HATE - WRECKRAGE - YOUR SPIRIT DIES<br />FLYOVERFEST918.COM FOR TICKETS<br /><br /></strong><strong>Nancy &amp; Joe McDonald Rainbow Library</strong><br /><strong>The Library is in need of volunteers!</strong><br />If you are interested in volunteering, please sign up at the link below. Look for the New Volunteer slot on Friday evenings from 4-6. Come by anytime during that time slot.<br />We will also need volunteers to attend Gender/Sexuality Alliances in schools once school starts back up, bringing a mobile library and helping our young people check out books. Please let us know if you are free during the days and would love to be a part of this vital outreach.<br /><br /><strong>The OKEQ Library System now has more places for you to find your next queer read!</strong><br />In addition to the original Nancy &amp; Joe McDonald Rainbow Library at the Center, you can now also find books at All Souls Unitarian Church and House Church (starting Sunday, July 23rd). If you know of a location that would enjoy hosting and assisting with book circulation in other parts of town, please email the library at <strong>michelle.simmons@okeq.org</strong> with that location's point of contact. We hope to get another three satellite locations open before the next Pride.<br /><br />https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB<br />11/24<br /><br />8/25/23, 1:14 PM <br />Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook<br /><br /><strong>Volunteer Sign-up<br /></strong><br /><strong>Library Catalog</strong><br /><br />https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB<br />12/24<br /><br />8/25/23, 1:14 PM<br />Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook<br /><br /><strong>YOUTH SERVICE OF TULSA</strong><br /><strong>yst.org</strong><br /><strong>TRANSformation for Family Growth and Connection</strong><br /><strong>SUPPORT * CONNECTION * GROWTH</strong><br /><strong>BEGINNING AUGUST, 2023</strong><br /><em><strong>SUPPORT PROGRAMMING FOR FAMILIES OF GENDER DIVERSE YOUTH</strong></em><br /><strong>Amy McGehee</strong><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>amy.mcgehee@okstate.edu</strong></span><br /><strong>918.906.9513</strong><br /><strong>or</strong><br /><strong>Katie Powell at Youth Service of Tulsa</strong><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Kpowell@yst.org</strong></span><br /><strong>918.845.0488</strong><br /><strong>call or email for more information</strong><br /><br /><strong>Medicaid</strong><br />Medicaid covers a broad range of services, many of which are important for people living with HIV or those at risk for HIV, including prescription drugs, inpatient and outpatient care, and preventative measures. Go to <strong>healthcare.gov</strong> to see if you qualify. <em>#MedicaidMatters #KnowYourStatus #GetCovered #Enroll365</em><br /><br /><strong>YOU SHOULD ALWAYS BE TREATED WITH RESPECT WHEN IT COMES TO HEALTH INSURANCE AND HEALTH CARE</strong><br /><strong>WWW.HEALTHCARE.GOV</strong><br /><br />https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB<br />13/24<br /><br />8/25/23, 1:14 PM<br />Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook<br /><br /><strong>OKEQ Health Clinic</strong><br /><strong>Dennis R. Neill Equality Center</strong><br /><strong>621 E 4th St., Pride Street, Tulsa, OK</strong><br />Appointments need to be made 24 hours prior to your requested appointment time.<br />We currently accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield and offer a self-pay option. At the moment, we are only able to see patients who are 18 and older.<br />If you are interested in starting or transferring services, please call 918-938-6537 to set up an appointment or use the link below.<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;"><strong>Please do not send medical or private information via email!</strong></span><br /><br />OKEQ HEALTH CLINIC<br />Culturally Competent Care for thee LGBTQ+ Community<br /><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Clinic Hours:</span><br /><strong>Tuesdays - 9a - 5p</strong><br /><strong>Wednesdays - 9a- 5p</strong><br /><strong>Fridays - 1p - 4p<br /></strong><br /><strong>SCHEDULE</strong><br /><strong><br />APPOINTMENT</strong><br /><strong><br />In Memoriam<br /><br /></strong>In Memoriam<br /><br /><strong>Zora Cates Lamb</strong><br /><strong>Oct. 31, 1924 - Aug. 11, 2023</strong><br />Grandmother "Nona" of Olivia Cotter<br /><br />https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB<br />14/24<br /><br />8/25/23, 1:14 PM<br />Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook<br /><br /><strong>Bob Glahn</strong><br /><strong>Jan. 4 - Aug. 2, 2023</strong><br />OKEQ Seniors Member<br /><br /><strong>In Memoriam Submissions</strong><br /><br /><strong>OKEQ Programming<br /></strong><br />https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB<br />15/24<br /><br />8/25/23, 1:14 PM<br />Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook<br /><br />QUEER WOMEN'S COLLECTIVE<br /><br /><strong>Queer Women's Collective</strong><br />Queer Women's Collective Tulsa *usually* meets every First Wednesday of the month.<br />Meet like-minded Tulsa women and build your network.<br />Our monthly meet-ups are come-and-go gatherings for Tulsa Women who identify as LGBTQ+, and Allied Women are always welcome!<br /><br /><strong>Brought To You Bi The Letter B</strong><br /><br /><strong>Brought To You Bi The Letter B</strong><br />The program exists to provide support, encouragement, education, and social opportunities for all Bisexual and Pansexual, Curious, &amp; Questioning individuals.<br />Brought to You Bi the Letter B meets every 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 pm.- 8:00 pm.<br />For more information, email<br /><strong>Amanda Gould</strong> (she/her) or<br /><strong>Randall Weiss</strong> (he/they)<br /><br /><strong>Sin Fronteras</strong> <strong>x</strong> OKEQ<br /><br /><strong>Sin Fronteras</strong><br />Sin Fronteras es un movimiento liderado por latinos que brinda un entorno acogedor y seguro en el cual sus miembros y aliados de la comunidad LGBTQ+ pueden prosperar en Tulsa y sus alrededores.<br />Sin Fronteras is a Latin-led movement that provides a welcoming and safe environment in<br />which LGBTQ+ community members and allies can thrive in Tulsa and surrounding areas.<br />Sin Fronteras meets every Third Wednesday of the month.<br /><br />INDIGIQUEER: TULSA TWO-SPIRIT<br /><strong>IndigiQueer</strong><br />IndigiQueer is a space created for queer and two-spirit native/indigenous persons.<br />IndigiQueer aims to empower our indigenous community through cultural learning, connection, and tribal involvement.<br />Every First Tuesday of the month.<br />For more information, email <strong>Brian Jennings</strong> or <strong>Kao Morris</strong><br /><br />https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB<br />16/24<br /><br />8/25/23, 1:14 PM<br />Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook<br /><br /><strong>JAMM OUTT</strong><br /><br /><strong>Jamm Outt</strong><br />Learn about different cultures and traditional music from around the world and play instruments while expanding your musical knowledge.<br />This program is for ages 13 - 17. Email Shay (shay.brewer@okeq.org) with Name, School, and Age.<br />This group meets every second and fourth Monday of the month at 6:30 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center.<br /><br />Equality Game Night<br /><br /><strong>Equality Game Night</strong><br />Looking for something fun to do on a Tuesday night? Wanna meet up with friends and make new ones? Do you have board games you've been eager to play? Then Equality Gaming Night is for you!<br />-<br />Last Tuesday of the Month 6:00pm - 9:00pm<br />-<br />Follow Tulsa Equality Gaming: <span style="text-decoration:underline;">https://www.facebook.com/tulsaequalitygaming</span><br /><br />https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB<br />17/24<br /><br />8/25/23, 1:14 PM<br />Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook<br /><br /><strong>Gender Support Group</strong><br /><br /><strong>Gener</strong> [sic] <strong>Support Group</strong><br />The program provides support, education, and social opportunities for transgender and intersex individuals.<br />Groups: Trans Men, Trans Women, Non-Binary, Partners of Trans, &amp; Gender Outreach<br />A first-time interview is required before attending your first meeting.<br />Every Wednesday from 7:00pm - 8:30pm.<br />For more information or to schedule an interview, call 918.743.4297.<br /><br /><strong>VETERAN SUPPORT GROUP</strong><br /><br /><strong>Veteran Support Group</strong><br />The purpose of the group is to provide much-needed support to LGBTQ+ veterans who are looking for safe spaces among those who share their identities.<br />Veterans Support Group meets every second Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center.<br /><br /><strong>OKEQ SENIORS</strong><br /><br />TULSA AREA PRIME TIMERS<br /><br />https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB<br />18/24<br /><br />8/25/23, 1:14 PM<br />Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook<br /><br /><strong>OKEQ Seniors</strong><br />OKEQ Seniors is daytime programming for those who are retired or accessible during the day. The mission of OKEQ Seniors is to address issues related to aging lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender persons. In partnership with its constituents and allies, OKEQ Seniors works to achieve a high quality of life for LGBT older adults, supports and advocates for their rights, fosters a greater understanding of aging in all communities, and promotes positive images of LGBT life in later years.<br />OKEQ Seniors meets every Tuesday morning at 10:00 am at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center.<br /><br /><strong>Tulsa Area Prime Timers</strong><br />A social organization for mature-minded Gay and Bisexual men age 21+. The purpose is to establish friendship and support through social interaction.<br />Prime Timers meets every 2nd Tuesday of every month 7:00 pm<br />For more information, email madiganconnect@cox.net or call 918.592.0088<br /><br />GREEN COUNTRY <strong>BEARS</strong><br /><br /><strong>Green Country Bears</strong><br />We are a Social Group that identifies as "Bears" or part of the "Bear Culture/Subculture" that falls within the LGBT Community and is based in Tulsa, Oklahoma.<br />Green Country Bears meets every second Thursday of the month at 7:00pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center.<br />For more information, email <strong>Daniel</strong> or call 918.812.4640.<br /><br /><strong>Relationships Outside the Box</strong><br /><br /><strong>Relationships Outside the Box</strong><br />Social and support group for non-traditional, complicated relationships. Relationships Outside the Box will meet Every First Thursday of the Month from 7pm - 8pm.<br />-<br />Email <strong>Thomas</strong> for more information.<br /><br />https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB<br />19/24<br /><br />8/25/23, 1:14 PM<br />Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook<br /><br /><strong>Equality Alliances<br /></strong><br /><strong>Equality Business Alliance</strong><br />OKEQ's Equality Alliance seeks to connect people to LGBTQ+ community partners. Through our Equality Alliance, you can find friendly businesses to shop, eat, and find work. You can also find healthcare providers across healthcare fields.<br /><strong>OKEQ Alliances<br /><br /></strong><strong>Equality </strong>BUSINESS ALLIANCE<br /><br /><strong>Community Partners<br /><br /></strong><strong>hope. </strong>testing<br />Health Outreach Prevention Education, Inc. (H.O.P.E.) provides health services for Hepatitis C, HIV, and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in our Tulsa clinic open to all and through outreach across Oklahoma focused on the most at-risk.<br /><br /><strong>HOPE Testing</strong><br /><br />LEGAL AID SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA, INC.<br />Alyssa Bryant is a Staff Attorney at Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma. Alyssa will be assisting members of the LGBTQ+ community with fair housing-related issues. If you believe you've been a victim of housing discrimination, please call her at 918-238-1650, or email her at <span style="text-decoration:underline;">alyssa.bryant@laok.org</span>.<br />These legal services are open to everyone regardless of income and are available throughout the State of Oklahoma for LGBTQ+ persons.<br /><br />LEGAL AID SERVICES OF OKLAHOMA, INC.<br />Julie L. Goree with Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma is available for drop-in discussions regarding legal issues.<br />Julie can answer basic questions on any matter that Legal Aid covers. So divorces, paternity, child custody, protective orders, child support, guardianships, housing, expungements, Wills/Estates, and Social Security. Legal Aid does not cover criminal, personal injury, or worker's comp. However, she has some knowledge about those fields of law.<br />She will also accept questions via <strong>email</strong> or <strong>phone</strong> if someone feels uncomfortable getting out or coming in.<br /><br />https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB<br />20/24<br /><br />8/25/23, 1:14 PM<br />Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook<br /><br />TULSA <strong>RESPONDS</strong><br />Do you, your partner, or your family members qualify for SNAP or Soonercare benefits? American citizens living in Oklahoma who make less than roughly $19k a year qualify for these free government services, and Tulsa Responds navigators would love to help you get enrolled and support you in the process of using those benefits. To get these services or avoid being kicked off Soonercare/SNAP, please make an appointment for assistance at <span style="text-decoration:underline;">www.tulsaresponds.org/healthinsurance</span> or call 918-900-0918 ext.3 to make an appointment today.<br /><br /><strong>OSU - Tulsa Counseling Services</strong><br />The Oklahoma State Tulsa Counseling Center is an LGBTQ+ affirming center located in Main Hall of OSU Tulsa. You do not have to be affiliated with OSU to benefit from these services! Our center offers clients from OKEQ sessions for only 5 dollars. Each member of our counseling team receives additional training and supervision in LGBTQ+ issues and is excited to work with clients from OKEQ.<br />Please contact us at 918-594-8568 for more information or to schedule an appointment.<br /><br />ACTIONLINK CENTER ACTION NETWORK<br />A PROGRAM OF CENTERLINK<br />Oklahomans for Equality and the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center are affiliates of Action Link: Center Action Network. Sign up at the link below to keep up to date with advocacy alerts across the country.<br /><br /><strong>Center Action Network</strong><br /><br />https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB<br />21/24<br /><br />8/25/23, 1:14 PM<br />Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook<br /><br /><strong>Get help applying for SNAP</strong> Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program<br /><strong>Snap application specialists are available to help you apply for or renrew SNAP benefits in about 20 minutes.</strong><br /><strong>No documentation is needed to get started. Here are two ways to start an application:</strong><br />1. Call toll-free to <strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">1 (877) 760-0114</span></strong><br />2. Use the QR code or link to request that one of our friendly SNAP specialists call you.<br />Request a call in English:<br />Pedir una llamada en espa<span style="font-weight:400;">ñol:<br />Learn more at <span style="text-decoration:underline;">hungerfreeok.org/resources/snap/</span><br /><strong>HUNGER FREE</strong> OKLAHOMA<br /><br /></span><strong>BECOME A MONTHLY DONOR</strong><br /><strong>okeq.org/donate</strong><br /><strong>DONATE $25 A MONTH, GET YOUR FREE OKEQ SHIRT!</strong><br /><br />https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB<br />22/24<br /><br />8/25/23, 1:14 PM<br />Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook<br /><br /><strong>WE ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THE DENNIS R. NEILL EQUALITY CENTER SITS ON MUSCOGEE (CREEK) NATION LAND.</strong><br />GREAT SEAL OF THE MUSCOGEE NATION I. T.<br /><br /><strong>OKEQ Board &amp; Trustees</strong><br /><br /><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Executive Committee</span></strong><br />Eric Wilson - President<br />Bob Hanson - Vice President<br />Julie Chase - Treasurer<br />Whitney Cipolla - Secretary<br />Kristy Vann - Member at Large<br /><br /><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Board of Directors</span></strong><br />Zoe Brett<br />Eddie Carreno<br />Claire Combs<br />Kaylyn Compton<br />Julia Fletcher<br />Liz Ortiz<br />Crista Patrick<br />Paula Shannon<br />Kylie Vanderslice<br />Monique Washington<br /><br /><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Trustees</span></strong><br />Shawna Baker, Esq.<br />Dan Burnstein<br />Kirk Holt<br />Cynthia Phillips<br />Kris Wilmes - Chair<br /><br /><strong><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Board of Advisors</span></strong><br />Ron Brady<br />Fern Galindo<br />Jodi Rachel Green<br />Ryan Fitzpatrick<br />Stephen Haney<br />Alexandria Henfer<br />Heather Hornig<br />Caleb Jackson<br />Bonita James<br />Michael James<br />Kevin Knight<br />Gary Percefull<br />Jennifer Nolen<br />Denise Reid<br />Tamecca Rogers<br />Shelta Sneed<br /><br />https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB<br />23/24<br /><br />8/25/23, 1:14 PM<br />Mail - Regis McDaniel - Outlook<br /><br />Oklahomans for Equality | 621 East Fourth Street, Tulsa, OK 74120<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Unsubscribe regis.mcdaniel@outlook.com</span><br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Update Profile</span> | <span style="text-decoration:underline;">Constant Contact Data Notice</span><br />Sent by enews@okeq.org powered by<br /><strong>Constant Contact</strong><br />Try email marketing for free today!<br /><br />https://outlook.live.com/mail/0/inbox/id/AQQkADAwATMwMAItMDYwOS1jMWM0LTAwAi0wMAoAEAD1LOnca4HZS59QAjITZgLB<br />24/24 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Shay Brewer Shelta Sneed Sin Fronteras SNAP Stephen Haney Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Support Group for Partners of Trans People Support Group for Partners of Transgender People support groups Tamecca Rogers Trans Men Support Group trans partners trans spouse Trans Women Support Group TRANSformation TRANSformation for Family Growth and Connection Transgender Tulsa Area Prime Timers Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) Tulsa Area Primetimers Tulsa Equality Game Night Tulsa Equality Gaming Tulsa Pride Bingo Tulsa Really Really Free Market Tulsa Responds two spirit two-spirit Vampire Ball Veteran Support Group veterans Whitney Cipolla WitchWorx WitchWorx Tulsa Youth Services of Tulsa Youth Services of Tulsa (YST) Youth Talent Show YST Zoe Brett Zora Cates Lamb https://history.okeq.org/files/original/aa5d0d834f36b55afabf5d7c59cf20eb.pdf bfbebae981fba3efab0b82a283877464 PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Dads Hug Too Investing in People Through Love and Life Skills Dads Hug Too is now an affiliate program of Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ), serving LGBTQ+ Oklahomans and their allies since 1980. Dads Hug Too (DHT) is a grassroots organization that envisions doing what all dads should do: emotionally supporting and teaching LGBTQ+ people the skills needed to succeed in life. The volunteers of DHT are dedicated to investing in the lives of LGBTQ+ youth and adults, and empowering them with knowledge and resources to help them gain confidence, selfsufficiency and safety. About Dads Hug Too Dads Hug Too (DHT) envisions doing what all dads should do: emotionally supporting and teaching LGBTQ+ people the skills needed to succeed in life. The volunteers of DHT are dedicated to investing in the lives of LGBTQ+ youth and adults, empowering them with knowledge and resources to help them gain confidence, self-sufficiency and safety. Often biological parents or caretakers disengage when their LGBTQ+ children choose to live authentically, which erases the traditional passing on of life skills, experiences and knowledge. We want to stand in the gap by providing a positive role model structure. The first step is providing emotional support in the form of consensual hugs or high fives. For many LGBTQ+ community members, this is the first physical contact they have had from a parental figure since coming out, sometimes months or even years before. The second step for DHT is imparting knowledge by teaching LGBTQ+ people various life skills: auto maintenance, home repair, job interviewing, cooking, grooming, tax preparation, self-defense and more. We also want to instill service to others and pride in ownership by partnering with them on service projects within their community. We plan to work with area supportive businesses and organizations and help to connect LGBTQ+ people with local safe places and resources. Dads Hug Too is now an affiliate program of Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ), serving LGBTQ+ Oklahomans and their allies since 1980. Meet the Dads There would be no Dads Hug Too without the help of some amazing Dads. These are just a few of the Dads involved with Dads Hug Too. Dads Donate Too! Please consider supporting this great group by clicking here. CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! 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Additional Resources LIFE Senior Services Non-Profit Organization 5950 E 31 ST Tulsa, OK 74135 918-664-9000 Broken Arrow Seniors, Inc. Senior Citizen Center 1800 S Main ST Broken Arrow, OK 74012 918-259-8377 Tulsa Senior Nutrition Program Senior Citizen Center 1244 S Utica AVE Tulsa, OK 74104 918-584-1584 CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/4b635fd26309ba90253febb92e20ed59.pdf c65ba6f33d2840d008f0c14cc7aeff88 PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate OKEQ Health Clinic Services provided: Hormone Replacement Therapy PrEP and more to come! We currently accept Blue Cross and Blue Shield and offer a self-pay option. At the moment, we are only able to see patients who are 18 and older. If you are interested in starting or transferring services, please call 918-938-6537 to set up an appointment or use the link below. Please do not send medical or private information via email! You can submit all prescription requests through your pharmacy or, if you have trouble, you can call us with questions or concerns. HOURS Tuesdays - 9 am to 5 pm Wednesdays - 9 am to 5 pm Fridays - 1 pm to 4 pm Appointments need to be made 24-hours prior to your requested appointment time. MAKE AN APPOINTMENT *Please note that the link to make an appointment is not as gender-inclusive as we would like. The form is through our EHR, and we will work to fix it in the future. For now, please click what is closest to your identity and include your pronouns in the reason for this visit section. If you would prefer, you can always call 918-938-6537 to make an appointment. CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/e37a6def99904b98a8f5743c25ebc0c9.pdf 6109df4c4683ca93bc01acf0e1c8dad9 PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate OKEQ Chapters Bartlesville We provide a resource for people to use for support, education and advocacy related to the LGBT community and the family and friends that love and support them! 918-984-8542 Facebook McAlester (SeEQ) Southeastern Equality (SeEQ) seeks equal rights for LGBTQ+ individuals and families through intersectional advocacy, education, programs and alliances. 918-973-7337 Email Facebook Muskogee Oklahomans For Equality Muskogee/Muskogee Equality is a satellite chapter of Oklahomans for Equality and as such, seeks equal rights for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) individuals and families. Email Facebook Tahlequah TahlEquality is a non-profit LGBTQ2/straight alliance group promoting equal rights for the citizens of Tahlequah and the rest of Oklahoma. Contact Facebook CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/0825491bbaaed6c9cd9df0ee04cd8ebe.pdf 0e9239e39aa3ec8c043f42103ac285dd PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Nightlife Club Majestic Yellow Brick Road 124 N Boston AVE 2630 E 15 ST Tulsa, OK 74103 Tulsa, OK 74104 918-584-9494 918-293-0304 Tulsa Eagle LaRue's 1338 E 3 ST 4302 E Pine ST Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa, OK 918-592-1188 918-520-2126 Inner Circle Vodka Bar CLJ's Bar 410 N Main ST 822 S Sheridan RD Tulsa, OK 74103 Tulsa, OK 74112 918-794-2400 918-520-7628 MixCo 3rd and Denver Tulsa, OK 74103 918-932-8571 CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/ca8fa63dbcc414a79b77b82c49b5b0bd.pdf dc4c730d353513c857644667a28dcea8 PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Medication Assisted Recovery Substance use disorders are complicated and recovery is a long road for most people. Even with mental support from doctors and loved ones, it isn't always enough. The physical effects of withdrawal can be so dramatic that medication to subdue the symptoms of withdrawal are the best options for many people. Medication Assisted Recovery (also known as Medication Assisted Treatment) is proven to be an effective mode of recovery for people with substance use disorders. How The Medications Work Buprenorphine Office-based opioid agonist/ antagonist that blocks other narcotics while reducing withdrawal risk; daily dissolving tablet, cheek film, or 6-month implant under the skin. "Unlike methadone treatment, which must be performed in a highly structured clinic, buprenorphine is the first medication to treat opioid dependency that is permitted to be prescribed or dispensed in physician offices, significantly increasing treatment access. Buprenorphine offers several benefits to those with opioid dependency and to others for whom treatment in a methadone clinic is not preferred or is less convenient. The FDA has approved the following buprenorphine products: Bunavail (buprenorphine and naloxone) buccal film Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone) film Zubsolv (buprenorphine and naloxone) sublingual tablets Buprenorphine-containing transmucosal products for opioid dependency Buprenorphine has unique pharmacological properties that help: Lower the potential for misuse Diminish the effects of physical dependency to opioids, such as withdrawal symptoms and cravings Increase safety in cases of overdose" Methadone Clinic-based opioid agonist that does not block other narcotics while preventing withdrawal while taking it; daily liquid dispensed only in specialty regulated clinics. "Methadone works by changing how the brain and nervous system respond to pain. It lessens the painful symptoms of opiate withdrawal and blocks the euphoric effects of opiate drugs such as heroin, morphine, and codeine, as well as semisynthetic opioids like oxycodone and hydrocodone. Patients taking methadone to treat opioid addiction must receive the medication under the supervision of a physician. After a period of stability (based on progress and proven, consistent compliance with the medication dosage), patients may be allowed to take methadone at home between program visits. By law, methadone can only be dispensed through an opioid treatment program (OTP) certified by SAMHSA." *All information provided by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Naltrexone Office-based non-addictive opioid antagonist that blocks the effects of other narcotics; daily pill or monthly injection. "Naltrexone blocks the euphoric and sedative effects of drugs such as heroin, morphine, and codeine. It works differently in the body than buprenorphine and methadone, which activate opioid receptors in the body that suppress cravings. Naltrexone binds and blocks opioid receptors, and is reported to reduce opioid cravings. There is no abuse and diversion potential with naltrexone. If a person relapses and uses the problem drug, naltrexone prevents the feeling of getting high. People using naltrexone should not use any other opioids or illicit drugs; drink alcohol; or take sedatives, tranquilizers, or other drugs." Rightway Medical 445 S Sheridan RD Tulsa, OK 74145 918-610-3366 Rightway Medical has offices in Bartlesville, McAlester, Oklahoma City, Ponca City, Roland, and Tulsa. Please visit their website for more information on each location. Oklahoma Treatment Services exists to provide treatment options for those struggling with opioid addiction. We provide both methadone and suboxone treatment in each of our facilities. Along with treatment, we also provide individual counseling to our patients that will help our patients progress and succeed in our treatment program. Walsh, Lynn. “Buprenorphine.” SAMHSA, US Department of Health and Human Services, 7 May 2019, www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment/treatment/buprenorphine. Walsh, Lynn. “Methadone.” SAMHSA, US Department of Health and Human Services, 1 Aug. 2019, www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment/treatment/methadone. Walsh, Lynn. “Naltrexone.” SAMHSA, US Department of Health and Human Services, 7 May 2019, www.samhsa.gov/medication-assisted-treatment/treatment/naltrexone. CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! 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(GRI) is to create selfsufficiency in navigating systems of care, social roles and H.O.P.E. has provided HIV and STD testing in Tulsa and economic achievement; while eliminating health surrounding communities for over 20 years at its clinic and disparities among all persons at risk, particularly African through a variety of targeted outreach sites. More than half Americans. We envision increasing the quality of life for all of H.O.P.E.’s clients are uninsured, under-insured or under- citizens of Oklahoma by offering opportunities for youth served. and adults to acquire knowledge of surviving beyond poverty and circumstances. Testing at the Center Oklahomans for Equality is proud of its alliances with area health services agencies, bringing the LGBT community free and low-cost health screenings at the Equality Center. OKEQ offers free, confidential 15-minute HIV tests, provided by H.O.P.E. (Health Outreach, Prevention & Education) Testing Clinic staff. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 4 pm to 8 pm. Please call the Equality Center at 918-743-4297 or H.O.P.E. at 918-749-8378 for more information on how to get tested. En Español 918-749-8389. HIV Resource Organizations Tulsa CARES 3712 E 11th ST Tulsa, OK 74112 918-834-4194 Delivering social services to people affected by HIV/AIDS. We are committed to creating a community where all people with HIV/AIDS have equal opportunities for healthy living. We advance our mission through empowerment, inclusion, and the creation of hope by offering tailored, integrated resources and advocating for the end of HIV stigma. Tulsa CARES strategy is to deliver tailored, integrated services to their clients. These services include: Care Coordination Health Care Navigation Mental Health Counseling Housing Assistance Food and Nutrition Oklahomans Living Positive (OLP) Support Group The goal for this support group is to create a family like community environment for people living with HIV/AIDS. O.L.P. is a group of ordinary people dedicated to improving the quality of life of those living with HIV/AIDS. Each week we talk, visit, meet new people and learn new things about ourselves, about one another and about living with HIV. Each meeting has three components: Support – each member has the opportunity to share their thoughts, feelings and experiences with others who may well understand much of what they are going through. In sharing, members often learn new resources, as well as develop new and lasting friendships. Education – members participate in learning exercises designed to build communication, reduce stress, learn new coping skills, and more. Periodically, speakers are asked to come share their knowledge or expertise on related issues. Interaction – group members not only interact on a weekly basis, but also have the opportunity to participate in periodic informal, inexpensive and/or free outings just to get out and have a little fun. By invitation only. For information, please contact Mark Smalley at 918-834-4194 or 800-474-4872. Or contact us by clicking here to submit a request. Please note: Must be HIV positive to attend and agree to maintain member confidentiality. Hepatitis C Support The Hepatitis C (HCV) program at Tulsa CARES is committed to providing quality treatment to clients with HCV. Those that qualify for Tulsa CARES Hepatitis C program will receive personalized care coordination services, HCV confirmation testing, HCV doctor referral, medication assistance, access to the Tulsa CARES Farmer's Market and Second Cup congregate meal, transportation assistance, linkage to mental health care, education. CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. 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Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/6e41864608bb32173101ffe89d1a42ce.pdf 51ece65aac437f7af497bcff87ab5d48 PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Gen Q GEN Q: LGBTQ+ YOUNG ADULTS 18 TO 26-ISH Come and join OKEQ's group for young, LGBTQIA+ adults 18-26-ish, GEN Q! GEN Q is a social group for young adults looking to make friends, network, or just looking for support. Every Thursday there will be a different type of event. E-mail kao.morris@okeq.org for more information! CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/82e6de6ea1a5d267f84facf1f86cd834.pdf 4600759d6c476bb4794febf20d7d5379 PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Dream Action Oklahoma DREAM Action Oklahoma-Tulsa is a youth lead coalition that is an official affiliate of United We DREAM. We have been active since spring 2009 and became an official affiliate state in October 2010. We originally started at Tulsa Community College as the Hispanic Student Association. However, when our students began to encounter issues regarding their undocumented status, DREAM Action Oklahoma was formed to serve the community through activism and advocacy. Recently we have been experiencing growth outside of Tulsa since the fall of 2011 and have added chapters that include students from Tulsa Public Schools, the University of Tulsa, Rogers State University, OSU-OKC, OSU-Tulsa, and the University of Oklahoma. Visit our Facebook page. CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/eba94b42838ebb191f260ab08fc6dbc2.pdf e8b164cb029f9f503159a7da5f3f9bf3 PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate 2SLGBTQIA+ Groups and Resources Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) PFLAG Tulsa Dennis R. Neill Equality Center PO Box 52800 621 E 4th ST Tulsa, OK 74135 Tulsa, OK 74120 918-928-7818 918-743-4297 Email Email Sooner State Rodeo Association (SSRA) Diversity Center of Oklahoma PO Box 471463 2242 NW 39 ST Tulsa, OK 74147 Oklahoma City, OK 73112 Email 405-604-5217 Tulsa Uniform & Leather Seekers Association (T.U.L.S.A.) HIV/AIDS Legal Resource Project PO Box 470612 Legal Aid Services of Oklahoma, Inc. Tulsa, OK 74147 2915 N Classen BLVD Email Oklahoma City, OK 73106 Tulsa Area Prime Timers (TAPT) 405-488-6779 PO Box 702803 Imperial Court of All Oklahoma, Inc. Tulsa, OK 74170 501(c)3 Charity Organization 918-592-0088 PO Box 14533 Email Tulsa, OK 74159 Tulsa Lesbian Network (TLN) Email Facebook Little Blue House at the University of Tulsa PRIDE at TU Tulsa Two-Spirit Society Facebook Email Nancy & Joe McDonald Rainbow Library Youth Services of Tulsa Dennis R. Neill Equality Center 311 S Madison AVE 621 E 4 ST Tulsa, OK 74120 Tulsa, OK 74120 918-587-1300 918-743-4297 CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/ae5dcb7a76cb153c56f704bd4958edef.pdf cde5944afa82ca7689a77b088f07cc18 PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. 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Specialty extensive training and certification in transgender care. Able to write HRT and surgery letters of recommendation. Taylor Burns, LCSW Telehealth 918-760-9796 Website My predominant theoretical model is solution focused. It is a very respectful form of therapy, and respects each client's cultural beliefs, religious beliefs, and personal journey. One of the things I love most about my role is witnessing other's journey and helping them move through struggles and life challenges. CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! 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Get connected to thousands of community resources and services near you, including crisis support. www.csctulsa.org/211eok Catholic Charities Wednesday and Friday 9 a.m. - 2 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., First and Third Saturdays of each month from 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. www.cceok.org/emergency-assistance Emergency Infant Services Provides basic needs help for children five and under. https://www.eistulsa.org/ Tulsa Area United Way COVID -19 Resources List: www.tauw.org/tauw/COVID-19.asp Food Pantries Christ for Humanity 6314 E 13th ST, Tulsa, OK 74112 918-836-2424 Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. http://www.christforhumanity.com/ Iron Gate Tulsa The grocery pantry provides a self-serve grocery bag of basics and fresh produce with no required documentation. Wednesday and Friday from 12:00 p.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday from 11 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. https://www.irongatetulsa.org/programs Loaves and Fishes Those who feel they are in the group that is most vulnerable to COVID-19 should contact the ministry to make an appointment at 918-234-8574 between the hours of 8 a.m. and noon. www.loavesandfishes.net/#needhelp Restore Hope Provides emergency food pantry located at Asbury United Methodist Church. Restore Hope will only be open at our SOUTH location. Our food service hours will be Monday-Thursday from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. https://www.restorehope.org/get-help/ Oklahoma Food Bank https://okfoodbank.org/ Mental Health Resources COPES It's a free and confidential 24/7 telephone crisis line and mobile crisis service, provides emotional support children and adults in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Please call COPES at 918-744-4800. www.fcsok.org/services/crisisservices/ Disaster Helpline 1-800-985-5990 for information, updates, and help. The Calm Center Call 918-394-2256 anytime of day or night for help with a behavioral or substance abuse crisis affecting youth ages 10-17. www.crsok.org/the-calm-center/ Technology Incentives Oklahoma Lifeline Program Access to local emergency services and community resources is vital to all residents. Lifeline helps low income consumers connect to the nation’s communications networks, find jobs, access health care services, connect with family, and call for help in an emergency. For some, a local phone can be the difference between social connection and complete isolation. Under the federal Lifeline program, telephone customers who participate or are eligible for certain public assistance programs are entitled to receive a basic telephone service discount of at least $9.25 per month. https://oklahoma.gov/occ/divisions/public-utility/telephone/lifelinehome.html CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. 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With this site, we hope to give a voice to the bisexual community, share accurate information, answer questions, and provide resources to learn more. The Faces of Bisexuality page introduces visitors to bisexuals from around the world who share their own stories and chime in with answers to frequently asked questions. We hope this site will be a valuable resource for your investigation of bisexuality, whether you are here to better understand your own sexuality, you are here to better understand a loved one, or you simply wish to learn. Find out more here. Coming Out Resources Find information from biresource.net here. Bisexual Index - find more information here. Human Rights Campaign: Supporting and Caring for Our Bisexual Youth http://hrc-assets.s3-website-us-east1.amazonaws.com//files/assets/resources/Supporting_and_Caring_for_Bisexual_Youth.pdf Bisexual Organizing Project http://www.bisexualorganizingproject.org/ Build, serve and advocate for an empowered bisexual, pansexual, fluid, queer, and unlabeled (bi+) community to promote social justice. The Bisexual Organizing Project is based out of Minneapolis-St. Paul, but it does some national outreach and events too. They put on a really cool conference for bi+ issues called BECAUSE. CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/499a308e4250463f50ef62043dba6b7b.pdf 9262a04ffa9e3ffddad9edfb3ad2214f PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Bisexual Research Born and Raised in the Boondocks: Bisexual Narratives of Bisexuals Reared in Rural Areas This study explores the identity development experiences of bisexual men raised in rural areas and address community resource needs of this population. Contact Colton Brown Oklahoma State University colton.brown@okstate.edu 706-424-6563 Monosexism and Biphobia: A Climate Survey This survey explores the existence of monosexism and biphobia in the general public. If interested, please take the survey here. Contact Dr. Tonya Hammer Oklahoma State University - Tulsa tonya.hammer@okstate.edu 918-594-8309 CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/b602b3c366a49fc71ec0733ade7ebd0c.pdf 5455f38f440db0b97e5572f17b731539 PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Bisexual Programs Welcome to OKEQ's Bisexual programming, serving the bi/pan/queer/fluid+ community of Tulsa! Our discussion/support group meets the 2nd & 4th Monday of the month at 7 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. We also host regular social events around town. We are safe and welcoming to all identities, orientations, those who are curious or questioning, and allies. 18+ Check us out on Facebook or email us! CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/0e281830c798ec434ba6eed42744a3ba.pdf 3cc3b38eb7c6a9091c615852551058ec PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Arts Council Oak Mens Chorale PO Box 1062 Tulsa, OK 74101 918-748-3888 Email Website Diversity Arts Association of Oklahoma Email Website Sisters in Song Dennis R. Neil Equality Center 621 E 4 ST Tulsa, OK 74120 Rehearsals Tuesdays at 7 pm Email CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/820429f6d2fc3232b9279384d2d13d83.pdf e912390c0e5b768cd2b1683b7a88d892 PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. Neill Equality Center   Events   Take Action   Contact Us   Store Donate Accessibility We here at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center strive to create an accessible and welcoming space for those with disabilities. Our center is an older building but through renovations and modifications we have worked to make our space as accessible as possible. Helpful Guides A Guide to Planning Accessible Meetings Accessing Home and Community-Based Services: A Guide for Self-Advocates Financial Assistance for Disabled Homeowners and Tenants Guide to Home Modifications for People with Disabilities Help Colleagues with Disabilities Succeed in Meetings Increasing Neurodiversity in Disability and Social Justice Advocacy Group Simplifying Online Shopping for People with Disabilities How Disability-Friendly is Your City? Rental Housing Rights for Disabled Tenants Resources for Business Owners with Disabilities 5 Ways to Make Your Web Content More Neurodiversity Inclusive 6 Tips for Improving Website Accessibility Disability Rights Organizations Accessibility Partners Accessibility Partners is a small, woman-owned business. We work with government agencies and organizations of all sizes to improve their accessibility posture by providing distinctive and powerful solutions for their specific needs. Our team of consultants, test engineers, and trainers will work together with you to create innovative and practical accessibility solutions. Ability Resources Ability Resources is an nonprofit agency with a mission of helping individuals of all ages and backgrounds, with disabilities attain and maintain their personal independence. We provide all of our services at no charge to the client. ADAPT ADAPT is a national grass-roots community that organizes disability rights activists to engage in nonviolent direct action, including civil disobedience, to assure the civil and human rights of people with disabilities to live in freedom." Autistic Self-Advocacy Network The Autistic Self Advocacy Network is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization run by and for autistic people. ASAN was created to serve as a national grassroots disability rights organization for the autistic community run by and for autistic Americans, advocating for systems change and ensuring that the voices of autistic people are heard in policy debates and the halls of power. LEAD Center The LEAD Center’s work focuses on promoting innovation in policy, employment and economic advancement to advance individual and systems level change for all people with disabilities. The LEAD Center provides policy research and recommendations, training and technical assistance as well as demonstration projects designed to break down silos in existing systems, processes and practices, and foster wider understanding, adoption and integration of next-generation employment practices in both the public and private sector. Mobility International USA Founded in 1981, Mobility International USA (MIUSA) is a disability-led non-profit organization headquartered in Eugene, Oregon, USA advancing disability rights and leadership globally. By implementing innovative programs, we are building bridges to create a new era where people with disabilities will take their rightful place in the world community. MIUSA is a cross-disability organization serving people with a broad range of disabilities. National Council on Independent Living NCIL advances independent living and the rights of people with disabilities. NCIL envisions a world in which people with disabilities are valued equally and participate fully. National Disability Institute The mission of National Disability Institute is to drive social impact to build a better economic future for people with disabilities and their families. We envision an environment where people with disabilities have the same opportunities to achieve financial stability and independence as people without disabilities. TSHA TSHA - Total Source for Hearing-loss and Access provides a variety of services to those who are deaf, hard of hearing, affected by hearing loss or simply have an interest. TSHA's goal is to increase the independence of people with hearing loss. If you are looking for an ASL Interpreter here in Tulsa, you can request one here. Visitability Visitability.org is hosted by the National Council on Independent Living and collects resources and information about visitability. CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! 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Meets every Saturday from 4 pm to 5 pm at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center. Camp Fire Green Country 706 S Boston AVE Tulsa, OK 74119 918-592-2267 tulsacampfire.org Youth Services of Tulsa 311 S Madison AVE Tulsa, OK 74120 918-587-1300 yst.org/yst/LGBTQ Amplify Youth Health Collective 1601 S Main ST Tulsa, OK 74119 918-794-9073 amplifytulsa.org Take Control Initiative 539-302-3615 Phone/Text takecontrolinitiative.org Centerlink Q Chat Space Q Chat Space is a community for LGBTQ+ teens age 13 to 19. Chat with like-minded peers in live chats designed for you & by you, facilitated by folks who care. The Trevor Project Suicide Prevention Services for the LGBTQ Student Community 1-866-488-7386 TrevorChat is newly available 24/7 and provides LGBTQ young people with support via online chat. TrevorText is also newly available 24/7 and provides LGBTQ young people with support via text message. TrevorSpace is an online social network for LGBTQ young people to connect and create community with people across the world. Go Grad Financial aid and scholarships for the LGBTQ student community. PO Box 77062 San Francisco, CA 94107 Accredited Schools Online: LGBTQ Students Resources Affordable Colleges Online: College Resource Center CONTACT LOCATION HOURS 918-743-4297 Phone Dennis R. Neill Equality Center Sunday – Monday 621 E 4th ST Closed 918-938-6537 Health Clinic OKEQ eNEWS SIGNUP Email (required) * Tulsa, OK 74120 Tuesday – Thursday 918-295-6885 Fax 9 am to 9 pm Friday – Saturday 9 am to 6 pm Copyright © 2019 Oklahomans for Equality Powered by UniComm Solutions Sign Up Now! Membership � https://history.okeq.org/files/original/bc41017d31357c1452bcf37566307438.pdf bd078000a867ca6c0d2fcf726426c55f PDF Text Text Alliances   Programs & Resources   Dennis R. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2024] Twisted Arts 2024 Annual Report Subject The topic of the resource Twisted Arts 2024 Annual Report Description An account of the resource 10 pages of an annual report of Twisted Arts' accomplishments over 2024, including an OKEQ fundraiser and the Twisted Arts Film Festival.<br /><br />Transcript:<br /><br />2024 ANNUAL REPORT<br /><br />LETTER FROM THE FOUNDER<br />Reflecting on the past year at Twisted Arts, I am deeply grateful and proud. Twisted Arts began as a vision to create an inclusive and vibrant arts community in Tulsa, and this year, we saw that vision come to life in impactful ways. Through the dedication of our community, the support of our generous sponsors, and the hard work of the Board of Directors, we've built a space that celebrates the richness of 2SLGBTQ+ voices and brings people together through the power of art.<br />From the Pride Kick-off and Two-Spirit Fest to the Transgender Day of Visibility, our year-round initiatives have provided a platform for local artists, fostered essential conversations, and celebrated our community’s resilience. Twisted Arts is more than an arts organization; it’s an economic contributor, with four years of activities adding over $640,000 to Tulsa’s arts economy.<br />As we look to the future, your continued support ensures we can keep providing these vital experiences, honoring our commitment to inclusivity, creativity, and community empowerment. Together, we are building a legacy that will uplift artists and allies. Thank you for standing with us and being part of this journey.<br />With gratitude,<br />[Kevin Lovelace's signature]<br />Kevin Lovelace<br />Founder, Twisted Arts<br /><br />YEAR-END REVIEW<br />Accomplishments:<br />• Gayest Dog In Tulsa Fundraiser: Raised $750 for Pause4Paws.<br />• Fundraising for Oklahomans for Equality: Raised $1,300.<br />• Community Engagement: Hosted two screenings at The Starlite.<br />• Drag Me to the Movies: Hosted three sold-out screenings featuring nine local performers<br />• Trans Day Of Visibility: Featured eight local performers.<br />• Pride Kickoff: Welcomed over 400 attendees on the rooftop of Tulsa Artist Fellowship.<br />• 2-Spirit Festival: The Harmony Of Duality exhibition at Oklahomans for the Humanities drew over 725 attendees, showcasing nine 2-Spirit artists, making it the venue's third highest attended opening.<br />• Drag the Voter: An event focused on registering new voters for this election.<br />• Total 2024 attendance: Over 2,000 attendees to all of our events.<br />• Tulsa Visual Arts Economic Impact Calculator: $158,145<br /><br />TWISTED ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2024<br /><br />Accomplishments<br /><br />OKEQ Fundraiser<br />February 21, 2024 - Screening of PUMP UP THE VOLUME to raise$1,300 [sic] for Oklahomans for Equality.<br /><br />Gayest Dog in Tulsa Fundraiser<br />June 22, 2024 - The inaugural Gayest Dog in Tulsa Pageant at Belefonte raised $750 for Pause4Paws animal foster shelter.<br /><br />Drag Me to the Movies<br />Our newest program, all sold-out shows, pairs parody performances with the films: But I’m a Cheerleader, Steel Magnolias, &amp; Death Becomes Her.<br /><br />TWISTED ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2024<br /><br />Events<br /><br />Community Screenings at the Starlite<br />Free community screenings bringing underground films, typically unavailable in theaters, to enthusiastic audiences at the Starlite.<br /><br />Transgender Day of Visibility<br />This year’s Transgender Day of Visibility event at OKEQ featured eight talented local transgender artists, performers, and musicians.<br /><br />2-Spirit Fest<br />Our First Friday exhibition showcased nine 2-spirit visual artists on Friday, followed by 20+ performers, artists, and panelists on Saturday.<br /><br />TWISTED ARTS ANNUAL REPORT 2024<br /><br />More Events<br /><br />Pride Kickoff<br />We kicked off Pride with eight local performers, 15 vendors, and empanadas from Que Gusto on the rooftop of Tulsa Artist Fellowship<br /><br />Drag the Vote<br />New voters were registered at the Colony’s first-ever Drag the Vote event, encouraging civic engagement and community involvement.<br /><br />Twisted Arts Film Festival<br />The Twisted Arts Film Festival hosted over 350 attendees and featured two directors, engaging Q&amp;A panels, and a memorable closing night party with a special performance by Kalup Linzy.<br /><br />FINANCIAL STATEMENT<br /><br /><strong>2024 Financial Summary</strong><br />In 2024, Twisted Arts operated on a budget under $50,000, reflecting our commitment to maximizing impact with limited resources. Our total revenue was $49,135, composed of $4,000 in sponsorships, $40,000 in grants, $2,635 from ticket sales, and $2,500 from individual donations. Expenses totaled $47,109, with key allocations including $9,899 for artist fees, $8,772 for venue rental, and $3,909 for publicity and advertising. Despite modest funding, we successfully supported a variety of festival programs and events, including artist travel, lodging, and outreach activities, all within a lean budget.<br /><br /><strong>2024 Economic Impact</strong><br />2024 Twisted Arts programs generated substantial economic benefits for the Tulsa community. By using the Economic Impact Calculator and applying a multiplier of seven to the original figures, our festival’s total economic impact for the year is estimated at $158,145. This includes support for seven full-time equivalent jobs, $88,529 in resident household income, $11,571 in local government revenue, and $15,190 in state government revenue. These figures underscore Twisted Arts’ vital role in contributing both culturally and economically to the Tulsa area.<br /><br /><strong>FUTURE OUTLOOK</strong><br /><br />2025 GOALS<br />In celebration of our fifth anniversary, Twisted Arts is setting ambitious goals to expand both our programs and community impact, aiming for a total income of $110,000 in 2025 through increased sponsorships, grants, ticket sales, and donations. This funding will allow us to allocate $40,000 toward artist fees, supporting more local artists and elevating program quality. Additional resources will enhance outreach, publicity, staffing, and fundraising, sustaining growth and expanding our reach. With a total budget of $100,000, we are excited to mark this milestone year with innovative programming, deeper community engagement, and expanded opportunities for local talent.<br /><br />FIFTH ANNIVERSARY<br />BIRTHDAY BASH<br />Twisted Arts is excited to present Margaret Cho live at Cain's Ballroom on April 9, 2025, as part of our fifth-anniversary celebration and our first-ever fundraiser! This event aims to raise funds for Girls Rock!, a new youth-centered arts and social justice program empowering young people through music and creative expression. Margaret Cho’s "Live and LIVID" tour promises a night filled with humor and bold commentary, tackling issues like homophobia, sexism, and racism. As Cho celebrates 40 years in comedy, she invites audiences to “come through” for an unforgettable experience. This fundraiser will set the stage for Girls Rock! to provide invaluable resources, mentorship, and creative opportunities for Tulsa’s youth, helping to cultivate the next generation of artists and activists. We look forward to making this night one of impact, connection, and celebration.<br /><br /><strong>Thank You SPONSORS!</strong><br />We extend our heartfelt thanks to our generous sponsors for making the Twisted Arts fourth-anniversary celebration and our first-ever fundraiser a reality. Your support is instrumental in helping us continue our core programs, including the Twisted Arts Film Festival, 2-Spirit Fest, and community outreach events that bring LGBTQ2S+ arts and voices to the forefront. Thanks to your commitment, we are able to provide impactful programming, foster connections, and celebrate diverse stories that inspire and unite our community. Your partnership fuels our mission and encourages a future filled with creativity, inclusivity, and cultural enrichment. We are truly grateful for your belief in our vision and for standing with us as we grow and make a lasting impact.<br /><br />Presenting Sponsor<br />GEORGE KAISER FAMILY FOUNDATION<br /><em>A supporting organization of Tulsa Community Foundation</em><br /><br />Executive Producers<br />OKLAHOMA ARTS COUNCIL<br />VISION TULSA<br /><br />Producers<br />oklahomans for equality<br />Ralph and Frances McGill Foundation<br />The Anne &amp; Henry Zarrow FOUNDATION<br /><br />CONTACT US<br /><br />EXPRESS. REPRESENT. SASHAY.<br />TWISTED<br />OCTOBER 2-5, 2024<br /><br /><strong>TWISTED ARTS</strong><br /><br /><strong>Phone/</strong><br />(918) 221-5565<br /><br /><strong>Email/</strong><br />kevin@twistedfest.org<br /><br /><strong>Website/</strong><br />www.twistedarts.org<br /><br /><strong>Address/</strong><br />P.O. Box 14476<br />Tulsa, OK 74159 Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Twisted Arts Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2024 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Kevin Lovelace PDF Text Text 2024 ANNUAL REPORT �LETTER FROM THE FOUNDER KEVIN LOVELACE Reflecting on the past year at Twisted Arts, I am deeply grateful and proud. Twisted Arts began as a vision to create an inclusive and vibrant arts community in Tulsa, and this year, we saw that vision come to life in impactful ways. Through the dedication of our community, the support of our generous sponsors, and the hard work of the Board of Directors, we've built a space that celebrates the richness of 2SLGBTQ+ voices and brings people together through the power of art. From the Pride Kick-off and Two-Spirit Fest to the Transgender Day of Visibility, our year-round initiatives have provided a platform for local artists, fostered essential conversations, and celebrated our community’s resilience. Twisted Arts is more than an arts organization; it’s an economic contributor, with four years of activities adding over $640,000 to Tulsa’s arts economy. As we look to the future, your continued support ensures we can keep providing these vital experiences, honoring our commitment to inclusivity, creativity, and community empowerment. Together, we are building a legacy that will uplift artists and allies. Thank you for standing with us and being part of this journey. With gratitude, Kevin Lovelace Founder, Twisted Arts �YEAR-END REVIEW Accomplishments: • Gayest Dog In Tulsa Fundraiser: Raised $750 for Pause4Paws. • Fundraising for Oklahomans for Equality: Raised $1,300. • Community Engagement: Hosted two screenings at The Starlite. • Drag Me to the Movies: Hosted three sold-out screenings featuring nine local performers • Trans Day Of Visibility: Featured eight local performers. • Pride Kickoff: Welcomed over 400 attendees on the rooftop of Tulsa Artist Fellowship. • 2-Spirit Festival: The Harmony Of Duality exhibition at Oklahomans for the Humanities drew over 725 attendees, showcasing nine 2-Spirit artists, making it the venue's third highest attended opening. • Drag the Voter: An event focused on registering new voters for this election. • Total 2024 attendance: Over 2,000 attendees to all of our events. • Tulsa Visual Arts Economic Impact Calculator: $158,145 �Accomplishments ANNUAL REPORT 2024 OKEQ Fundraiser February 21, 2024 - Screening of PUMP UP THE VOLUME to raise$1,300 for Oklahomans for Equality. Gayest Dog in Tulsa Fundraiser June 22, 2024 - The inaugural Gayest Dog in Tulsa Pageant at Belefonte raised $750 for Pause4Paws animal foster shelter. TWISTED ARTS Drag Me to the Movies Our newest program, all sold-out shows, pairs parody performances with the films: But I’m a Cheerleader, Steel Magnolias, & Death Becomes Her. �Events ANNUAL REPORT 2024 Community Screenings at the Starlite Free community screenings bringing underground films, typically unavailable in theaters, to enthusiastic audiences at the Starlite. Transgender Day of Visibility This year’s Transgender Day of Visibility event at OKEQ featured eight talented local transgender artists, performers, and musicians. TWISTED ARTS 2-Spirit Fest Our First Friday exhibition showcased nine 2-spirit visual artists on Friday, followed by 20+ performers, artists, and panelists on Saturday. �More Events ANNUAL REPORT 2024 Pride Kickoff We kicked off Pride with eight local performers, 15 vendors, and empanadas from Que Gusto on the rooftop of Tulsa Artist Fellowship Drag the Vote New voters were registered at the Colony’s first-ever Drag the Vote event, encouraging civic engagement and community involvement. TWISTED ARTS Twisted Arts Film Festival The Twisted Arts Film Festival hosted over 350 attendees and featured two directors, engaging Q&A panels, and a memorable closing night party with a special performance by Kalup Linzy. �FINANCIAL STATEMENT 2024 Financial Summary In 2024, Twisted Arts operated on a budget under $50,000, reflecting our commitment to maximizing impact with limited resources. Our total revenue was $49,135, composed of $4,000 in sponsorships, $40,000 in grants, $2,635 from ticket sales, and $2,500 from individual donations. Expenses totaled $47,109, with key allocations including $9,899 for artist fees, $8,772 for venue rental, and $3,909 for publicity and advertising. Despite modest funding, we successfully supported a variety of festival programs and events, including artist travel, lodging, and outreach activities, all within a lean budget. 2024 Economic Impact 2024 Twisted Arts programs generated substantial economic benefits for the Tulsa community. By using the Economic Impact Calculator and applying a multiplier of seven to the original figures, our festival’s total economic impact for the year is estimated at $158,145. This includes support for seven full-time equivalent jobs, $88,529 in resident household income, $11,571 in local government revenue, and $15,190 in state government revenue. These figures underscore Twisted Arts’ vital role in contributing both culturally and economically to the Tulsa area. �FUTURE OUTLOOK 2025 GOALS In celebration of our fifth anniversary, Twisted Arts is setting ambitious goals to expand both our programs and community impact, aiming for a total income of $110,000 in 2025 through increased sponsorships, grants, ticket sales, and donations. This funding will allow us to allocate $40,000 toward artist fees, supporting more local artists and elevating program quality. Additional resources will enhance outreach, publicity, staffing, and fundraising, sustaining growth and expanding our reach. With a total budget of $100,000, we are excited to mark this milestone year with innovative programming, deeper community engagement, and expanded opportunities for local talent. FIFTH ANNIVERSARY BIRTHDAY BASH Twisted Arts is excited to present Margaret Cho live at Cain's Ballroom on April 9, 2025, as part of our fifth-anniversary celebration and our first-ever fundraiser! This event aims to raise funds for Girls Rock!, a new youth-centered arts and social justice program empowering young people through music and creative expression. Margaret Cho’s "Live and LIVID" tour promises a night filled with humor and bold commentary, tackling issues like homophobia, sexism, and racism. As Cho celebrates 40 years in comedy, she invites audiences to “come through” for an unforgettable experience. This fundraiser will set the stage for Girls Rock! to provide invaluable resources, mentorship, and creative opportunities for Tulsa’s youth, helping to cultivate the next generation of artists and activists. We look forward to making this night one of impact, connection, and celebration. �Thank You SPONSORS! We extend our heartfelt thanks to our generous sponsors for making the Twisted Arts fourth-anniversary celebration and our first-ever fundraiser a reality. Your support is instrumental in helping us continue our core programs, including the Twisted Arts Film Festival, 2-Spirit Fest, and community outreach events that bring LGBTQ2S+ arts and voices to the forefront. Thanks to your commitment, we are able to provide impactful programming, foster connections, and celebrate diverse stories that inspire and unite our community. Your partnership fuels our mission and encourages a future filled with creativity, inclusivity, and cultural enrichment. We are truly grateful for your belief in our vision and for standing with us as we grow and make a lasting impact. �CONTACT US TWISTED ARTS Phone/ (918) 221-5565 Email/ kevin@twistedfest.org Website/ www.twistedarts.org Address/ P.O. 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Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 25, 2024 Subject The topic of the resource 2024 Candlelight Vigil for Nex Benedict Photos 2024 candelight vigil Guthrie Green in memoriam memoriam Nex Benedict Nex Benedict candelight vigil photo photos TACO Trans Advocacy Coalition of Tulsa Trans Advocacy Coalition of Tulsa (TACO) Tulsa Tulsa Guthrie Green https://history.okeq.org/files/original/fc1bfc45488d1e358856894ddc159604.pdf f5736a974b6870b949c3192ece087cfe PDF Text Text 1/31/25, 2:47 PM garykelleyafs.com/obituaries/print?o_id=9040539 Gary Kelley’s Add’Vantage Funeral Service Dwight Alan Kealiher ( August 27, 1937 - August 15, 2024 ) Dwight Alan Kealiher, 86, certified public accountant and resident of Tulsa, Oklahoma passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024. He was born Friday, August 27, 1937 in Checotah, Oklahoma to Paul Kealiher and Zadee (Wessinger) Kealiher. 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Title A name given to the resource [2024] Dwight Kealiher Obituary Subject The topic of the resource Dwight Alan Kealiher, August 27, 1937 - August 15, 2024 Description An account of the resource One page of an obituary for Dwight Alan Kealiher uploaded by Gary Kelley's Add'Vantage Funeral Service. Dwight lived August 27, 1937 to August 15, 2024. 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Jack, had he awoken, would have been grateful to have spent his last moments in the same house where he once drank his morning coffee (which he took with two sugars and enough milk to nearly defeat the point), taught his baby daughters how to walk, and blasted the Grateful Dead on full volume (much to the dismay of his family). Jack was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, and grew up in the house in which he caused regular mischief throughout his teenage years – pranking his sisters, skateboarding in a handstand down the neighborhood’s steep hill, and, in one event, taking advantage of his parents’ absence to throw a party that resulted in dozens of cars lined down the street and only minor property damage (but which was cleaned so thoroughly and efficiently that his parents only realized after a neighbor, upset by the noise, informed them upon their return). At 40, he later married his wife Joyce in the same house – the two of them wed in his parents’ living room, clad not in tux and gown, but rather blue jeans and t-shirts, their families packed in around them. Jack worked as an attorney for 34 years, during which time he always positioned himself firmly on the side of the underdog, and fought to improve the circumstances of those who didn’t have much of a fighting chance. Jack’s readiness to help those in need also manifested itself in the form of spasmodic acts of generosity enacted on the behalf of random strangers: such as the time he engaged a Waffle House employee in conversation during the breakfast rush of a Christmas morning, and tipped her a one hundred dollar bill. Jack’s job as an attorney also presented itself in the familial sphere, where he would engage in lively debates with his daughters over anything and everything (and, on occasion, lost). Jack’s family will remember him as a man who laughed a bit too loud and spoke a bit too much. More than that, though, they will remember him as a man who tried very hard, and who loved very much. In lieu of flowers, please consider playing to yourself “Ripple” by the Grateful Dead, and sing along if you know the words. It was his favorite song. All friends and family are welcome to a celebration of Jack’s life at Murray Park, Pavilion 1 on June 15, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. We will laugh, cry, hear from some folks whom Jack admired greatly, and of course have live music. Bring your folding chairs and sit awhile. We’ll all be there to send him off with joy and love. Arrangements are under the direction of RuebelFuneralHome.com Condolences(18) Heather Jun 13th, 2024 8:17 pm # 18 My family and I were one of those “underdogs” Jack represented, fighting for us and winning against one of the most corrupt attorneys in Little Rock. I’m forever indebted for the kindness he showed toward me and my case. This news 2/21/2025, 3:11 PM �Jack Wagoner III 3 of 6 https://ruebelfuneralhome.com/obits/preview.php?id=3388 just shook me. We need more Jack Wagoners in the world. Rest in peace, awesome soul. Josh Coleman Jun 13th, 2024 4:58 pm # 17 We miss you Jack. “Would you hear my voice come through the music? Would you hold it near as it were your own?”. It’s been a tough few months without you here. I’ve thought about you many times along my adventures. I miss checking my phone to see enthusiastic texts or voicemails from you to keep me informed about something new and exciting going on. I kept feeling like I’d run into you at the sphere Vegas shows. I won’t be able to make it to the memorial, but you’ll live on in my memory forever. RIP Jack. Much love to you and your family. Bobby Hamilton May 29th, 2024 9:06 am # 16 I knew Jack for about 47years. We grew up not far from each other though never spent a lot of time together. He was someone I wanted to be around more as we shared an enthusiasm I can only describe as a zest for life and the need for inclusiveness. I would run into Jack from time to time as my family negotiated the foster care system. He was always doing what I thought a real lawyer would want to do, representing the less powerful. Thank you Jack, for fighting the good fight with a gleam in your eyes and a belief that it was working. I believe it too. Susan Jones Boe May 27th, 2024 9:39 am # 15 My brothers and I grew up with the Wagoner family and witnessed first hand the wonderful mischief of Jack! We are all so sorry for your loss. May his memory and the admiration of those who knew him bring you comfort in the years to come. Sandy Lewis Roberts May 20th, 2024 10:47 pm # 14 I’m so sorry to hear that Jack is gone. He was smart, witty, and absolutely one if a kind. He also had a huge and generous heart that he could not always hide. He was loved very much and will be missed by so many people, including me. My heart goes out to Joyce and his girls who I know, without a doubt, he loved so much. My prayers are with you and your daughters, Joyce. Please know I’m there for you on any day at anytime. Love you so much, Sandy Jean Blume May 16th, 2024 1:03 pm # 13 Jack my heart is broken, I love you! My thoughts and prayers to Joyce, Erin and Kylie, the ones you loved the most. 2/21/2025, 3:11 PM �Jack Wagoner III 4 of 6 https://ruebelfuneralhome.com/obits/preview.php?id=3388 You are now part of the Ripple in Gods Heavenly Kingdom. You will be greatly missed by all you have touched here on this earth. R.I.P. and love Jack. Trey Moore May 14th, 2024 1:29 pm # 12 Jack was a good man and a good friend and he is missed by many. Love you Jack, see ya on the flip side. Dave Wilson May 14th, 2024 12:45 pm # 11 Always moving to hear of your love for wife and daughters. Rest in peace, and God Bless your loved ones. Candice Murphy May 13th, 2024 8:36 pm # 10 I knew several of Jack’s family members from many great years at Trinity United Methodist Church. But I met Jack through our mutual friend Sean Harrison, who invited Jack over to see him perform at our first Home Concert in Leawood a year ago. It was such a special night and Jack let me know multiple times afterwards how much he enjoyed it. Sean’s performance was awesome, the weather was perfect, and I loved seeing those good friends spending time together. I’m so sorry he left too soon. Too many of the good ones do.Love to the family, Sean, and others who will miss him. — Candy Murphy Jill B May 13th, 2024 6:53 pm #9 May 13th, 2024 6:13 pm #8 Jack helped me and drove me crazy all at the same time. RIP Terry Barket My late husband, Gary, so enjoyed “Jack time”, both professionally and leisurely. Recently, I became reacquainted with Jack and he helped me with a legal problem…with a good result. I shall miss him deeply and remember him fondly. I hold Joyce and the twins close in my heart and prayers. Buzz Plumley May 13th, 2024 5:00 pm #7 May 13th, 2024 4:48 pm #6 Loved to hear Jack share his experience , strength and hope in AA meetings . Evans family Our thoughts and prayers are with your family Continue to rely on God and know that he hears your prayers, because he cares for you. Thinking of you all. 2/21/2025, 3:11 PM �Jack Wagoner III 5 of 6 https://ruebelfuneralhome.com/obits/preview.php?id=3388 Tom Kelly May 13th, 2024 1:51 pm #5 May 13th, 2024 1:42 pm #4 Gone too soon. Rest in peace Jack. Love to your family. Robin Mays So glad I got to spend some time with you, Jack and your girls in Charleston last year. Jack and I had such a good visit while you and girls were shopping. I know what a shock it was to you as well as to his friends and sisters. He will be missed by many, and I know his daughters will carry his memory in everything they do. Greg BRUCE May 13th, 2024 11:48 am #3 May 13th, 2024 9:59 am #2 May 12th, 2024 11:11 pm #1 Thank you for everything you for our community. Cathy Jones "Ripple" is my favorite as well. Rest in peace. Roger Amick Rest in peace. Leave your Condolence * Your Name * Your Email (will not be published) Condolence * Enter verification code = 2/21/2025, 3:11 PM �Jack Wagoner III 6 of 6 https://ruebelfuneralhome.com/obits/preview.php?id=3388 SUBMIT 2/21/2025, 3:11 PM � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. 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Text Any textual data included in the document Jack Wagoner III<br />Aug 13, 1961 - Apr 23rd, 2024<br /><br />Birth Date: Aug 13, 1961<br />Death Date: Apr 23, 2024<br />Funeral Date: Jun 15, 2024, 11:00 am<br />Location: Murray Park, Pavilion 1, Little Rock, Arkansas<br /><span style="text-decoration:underline;">Print this Obituary</span><br /><br />Jack Wagoner III https://ruebelfuneralhome.com/obits/preview.php?id=3388<br />1 of 6 2/21/2025, 3:11 PM<br /><br /><strong>Biography:</strong> JACK WAGONER III passed away on April 23, 2024, at his home in Little Rock, Arkansas, at the age of 62. Jack, had he awoken, would have been grateful to have spent his last moments in the same house where he once drank his morning coffee (which he took with two sugars and enough milk to nearly defeat the point), taught his baby daughters how to walk, and blasted the Grateful Dead on full volume (much to the dismay of his family).<br />Jack was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, and grew up in the house in which he caused regular mischief throughout his teenage years – pranking his sisters, skateboarding in a handstand down the neighborhood’s steep hill, and, in one event, taking advantage of his parents’ absence to throw a party that resulted in dozens of cars lined down the street and only minor property damage (but which was cleaned so thoroughly and efficiently that his parents only realized after a neighbor, upset by the noise, informed them upon their return). At 40, he later married his wife Joyce in the same house – the two of them wed in his parents’ living room, clad not in tux and gown, but rather blue jeans and t-shirts, their families packed in around them.<br />Jack worked as an attorney for 34 years, during which time he always positioned himself firmly on the side of the underdog, and fought to improve the circumstances of those who didn’t have much of a fighting chance. Jack’s readiness to help those in need also manifested itself in the form of spasmodic acts of generosity enacted on the behalf of random strangers: such as the time he engaged a Waffle House employee in conversation during the breakfast rush of a Christmas morning, and tipped her a one hundred dollar bill. Jack’s job as an attorney also presented itself in the familial sphere, where he would engage in lively debates with his daughters over anything and everything (and, on occasion, lost).<br />Jack’s family will remember him as a man who laughed a bit too loud and spoke a bit too much. More than that, though, they will remember him as a man who tried very hard, and who loved very much.<br />In lieu of flowers, please consider playing to yourself “Ripple” by the Grateful Dead, and sing along if you know the words. It was his favorite song.<br />All friends and family are welcome to a celebration of Jack’s life at Murray Park, Pavilion 1 on June 15, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. We will laugh, cry, hear from some folks whom Jack admired greatly, and of course have live music. Bring your folding chairs and sit awhile. We’ll all be there to send him off with joy and love. Arrangements are under the direction of RuebelFuneralHome.com<br /><br />Condolences(18)<br /><strong>Heather </strong>Jun 13th, 2024 8:17 pm # 18<br />My family and I were one of those “underdogs” Jack represented, fighting for us and winning against one of the most corrupt attorneys in Little Rock. I’m forever indebted for the kindness he showed toward me and my case. This news just shook me. We need more Jack Wagoners in the world. Rest in peace, awesome soul.<br /><br />Jack Wagoner III https://ruebelfuneralhome.com/obits/preview.php?id=3388<br />2 of 6 2/21/2025, 3:11 PM<br /><br /><strong>Josh Coleman</strong> Jun 13th, 2024 4:58 pm # 17<br />We miss you Jack.<br />“Would you hear my voice come through the music?<br />Would you hold it near as it were your own?”.<br />It’s been a tough few months without you here. I’ve thought about you many times along my adventures. I miss checking my phone to see enthusiastic texts or voicemails from you to keep me informed about something new and exciting going on. I kept feeling like I’d run into you at the sphere Vegas shows. I won’t be able to make it to the memorial, but you’ll live on in my memory forever. RIP Jack. Much love to you and your family.<br /><br /><strong>Bobby Hamilton</strong> May 29th, 2024 9:06 am # 16<br />I knew Jack for about 47years. We grew up not far from each other though never spent a lot of time together. He was someone I wanted to be around more as we shared an enthusiasm I can only describe as a zest for life and the need for inclusiveness. I would run into Jack from time to time as my family negotiated the foster care system. He was always doing what I thought a real lawyer would want to do, representing the less powerful.<br />Thank you Jack, for fighting the good fight with a gleam in your eyes and a belief that it was working. I believe it too.<br /><br /><strong>Susan Jones Boe</strong> May 27th, 2024 9:39 am # 15<br />My brothers and I grew up with the Wagoner family and witnessed first hand the wonderful mischief of Jack! We are all so sorry for your loss. May his memory and the admiration of those who knew him bring you comfort in the years to come.<br /><br /><strong>Sandy Lewis Roberts</strong> May 20th, 2024 10:47 pm # 14<br />I’m so sorry to hear that Jack is gone. He was smart, witty, and absolutely one if a kind. He also had a huge and generous heart that he could not always hide. He was loved very much and will be missed by so many people, including me.<br />My heart goes out to Joyce and his girls who I know, without a doubt, he loved so much. My prayers are with you and your daughters, Joyce. Please know I’m there for you on any day at anytime.<br />Love you so much, Sandy<br /><br /><strong>Jean Blume</strong> May 16th, 2024 1:03 pm # 13<br />Jack my heart is broken, I love you! My thoughts and prayers to Joyce, Erin and Kylie, the ones you loved the most.<br />You are now part of the Ripple in Gods Heavenly Kingdom. You will be greatly missed by all you have touched here on this earth. R.I.P. and love Jack.<br /><br />Jack Wagoner III https://ruebelfuneralhome.com/obits/preview.php?id=3388<br />3 of 6 2/21/2025, 3:11 PM<br /><br /><strong>Trey Moore</strong> May 14th, 2024 1:29 pm # 12<br />Jack was a good man and a good friend and he is missed by many. Love you Jack, see ya on the flip side.<br /><br /><strong>Dave Wilson</strong> May 14th, 2024 12:45 pm # 11<br />Always moving to hear of your love for wife and daughters. Rest in peace, and God Bless your loved ones.<br /><br /><strong>Candice Murphy</strong> May 13th, 2024 8:36 pm # 10<br />I knew several of Jack’s family members from many great years at Trinity United Methodist Church. But I met Jack through our mutual friend Sean Harrison, who invited Jack over to see him perform at our first Home Concert in Leawood a year ago. It was such a special night and Jack let me know multiple times afterwards how much he enjoyed it. Sean’s performance was awesome, the weather was perfect, and I loved seeing those good friends spending time together. I’m so sorry he left too soon. Too many of the good ones do.Love to the family, Sean, and others who will miss him. — Candy Murphy<br /><br /><strong>Jill B</strong> May 13th, 2024 6:53 pm # 9<br />Jack helped me and drove me crazy all at the same time. RIP<br /><br /><strong>Terry Barket</strong> May 13th, 2024 6:13 pm # 8<br />My late husband, Gary, so enjoyed “Jack time”, both professionally and leisurely.<br />Recently, I became reacquainted with Jack and he helped me with a legal problem…with a good result.<br />I shall miss him deeply and remember him fondly.<br />I hold Joyce and the twins close in my heart and prayers.<br /><br /><strong>Buzz Plumley</strong> May 13th, 2024 5:00 pm # 7<br />Loved to hear Jack share his experience , strength and<br />hope in AA meetings .<br /><br /><strong>Evans family</strong> May 13th, 2024 4:48 pm # 6<br />Our thoughts and prayers are with your family<br />Continue to rely on God and know that he hears your prayers, because he cares for you. Thinking of you all.<br /><br />Jack Wagoner III https://ruebelfuneralhome.com/obits/preview.php?id=3388<br />4 of 6 2/21/2025, 3:11 PM<br /><br /><strong>Tom Kelly</strong> May 13th, 2024 1:51 pm # 5<br />Gone too soon. Rest in peace Jack. Love to your family.<br /><br /><strong>Robin Mays</strong> May 13th, 2024 1:42 pm # 4<br />So glad I got to spend some time with you, Jack and your girls in Charleston last year. Jack and I had such a good visit while you and girls were shopping. I know what a shock it was to you as well as to his friends and sisters. He will be missed by many, and I know his daughters will carry his memory in everything they do.<br /><br /><strong>Greg BRUCE</strong> May 13th, 2024 11:48 am # 3<br />Thank you for everything you for our community.<br /><br /><strong>Cathy Jones</strong> May 13th, 2024 9:59 am # 2<br />"Ripple" is my favorite as well. Rest in peace.<br /><br /><strong>Roger Amick</strong> May 12th, 2024 11:11 pm # 1<br />Rest in peace.<br /><br />Leave your Condolence<br />* Your Name<br />* Your Email (will not be published)<br />Condolence<br />* Enter verification code<br /><br />Jack Wagoner III https://ruebelfuneralhome.com/obits/preview.php?id=3388<br />5 of 6 2/21/2025, 3:11 PM<br /><br /><strong>SUBMIT</strong><br /><br />Jack Wagoner III https://ruebelfuneralhome.com/obits/preview.php?id=3388<br />6 of 6 2/21/2025, 3:11 PM Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2024] Jack Wagoner Obituary Subject The topic of the resource Jack Wagoner III, August 13, 1961 - April 23, 2024 Description An account of the resource Six pages of an obituary for Jack Wagoner III, who lived August 13, 1961 to April 23, 2024, published by Ruebel Funeral Home, including comments left by guests. A memorial service was planned for June 15, 2024 at Murray Park in Arkansas. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ruebel Funeral Home Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 12, 2024 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://ruebelfuneralhome.com/obits/preview.php?id=3388 2024 Arkansas in memoriam Jack Wagoner Jack Wagoner III Little Rock memoriam Obituaries Obituary Ruebel Funeral Home https://history.okeq.org/files/original/b99d33161d4277b4ec3675081d44639f.pdf 744e34f8ade15ce850b432c712f1601c PDF Text Text Michael Herbert Green November 20, 1946 - February 17, 2024 Michael Herbert Green was born November 20, 1946, to Lewis and Juliene Green in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He graduated from Capitol Hill High School where he was third in his class of over 900 and played Tuba in the band. It was during high school he met the love of his life Virginia, and they were married in January of 1965. Mike was an electrical contractor by trade and part of the IBEW Union 1141. He also had his own real estate company and was always looking for the next business venture. He was a master gardener, planting anything and everything, and sold hundreds of jars of his PawPaws Sneaky Pete Salsa. He loved to work in his shop, enjoyed woodworking, and making toys and puzzles. He was also a talented oil painter, and painted horses especially well. He was a Southern Baptist Deacon, and taught Sunday School for over 45 years. He loved talking about the Lord, and he and Virginia went on multiple mission trips with their church in their early years. He loved his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids with all his heart, and cherished anytime he had to spend with them. He was also a big prankster, and loved to make people laugh, oh and HE LOVED sweet tea, and always had it with him. He is survived by his forever love, wife of 59 years, Virginia Lee Green, his daughter Laura Manahan, and husband Chris of Edmond, Oklahoma; daughter Kristi Dunkle of Guthrie, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Tyler Manahan and his wife Kathy of Edmond, Oklahoma; Shelby Dunkle and her fiancé Michael Brooks Jr. of Oklahoma City, OK; Megan Millsap and husband Matthew of Yukon, Oklahoma; great grandchildren Zoey, Mia, Maverick and Myles, and sister Linda Green of Columbia, Missouri, and other nephews and nieces. He is preceded in death by his father Lewis, mother Juliene, and brothers Lewis and David. If he could leave you with any last thoughts they would be, make sure first and foremost, you have a relationship with Christ, enjoy your family and friends, eat dessert first, and bring him some sweet tea when he meets you at the gates. A service to remember and celebrate Michael's life will be held Friday, February 23, 2024, at 11:00AM at Crawford Family Funeral Service in Edmond. Visitation with the family will be held the evening prior from 5:00PM-7:00PM, Thursday, February 22, 2024. Burial will take place at Knowles Cemetery of rural Crescent, OK. In lieu of flowers the family asks that you please consider making a memorial donation to the Alzheimer's Association in. A link for making a donation may be found below under "Memorial Contributions". �Cemetery OAKLAND-KNOWLES CEMETERY W96H+VF Crescent, Oklahoma, Crescent, OK 73028 FUNERAL SERVICE Crawford Family Funeral & Cremation Service 610 N.W. 178th St., Edmond, OK 73012 Events 23 Feb 11:00 AM VISITATION 22 Feb 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM Crawford Family Funeral & Cremation Service 610 N.W. 178th St., Edmond, OK 73012 �Tribute Wall Darvin B Bill I first met Mike in high school in 1963 at Capitol Hill High School. Mike had a mischievous side and he was always playing jokes on his friends. He was a most unusual person, friendly, a little reserved, with not a lot to say. He and Virginia met at high school and one day Mike told me they were getting married. I was honored that he asked me to be his Best Man. Even though those first few months were challenging, going to school, working evenings and week-ends, Mike would often invite me to his and Virginia's small apartment for lunch, to share a bologna sandwich. Mike was like that, reaching out to friends and family, to meet their needs. He made the most of whatever he had,"a life well lived." I'll miss you, Mike. Bill Darvin "Material_candle_green_thumbnail" was lit in memory of Michael Herbert Green Light a candle Show your support by giving a symbol of remembrance K Kristi Dunkle Thank you so much for writing this! Our whole family was glad you were at the service. Vlad J Janet Knowing Mike changed my life. His generosity and support as a brother-in-law were unparalleled. The world cannot be the same without him, but Heaven is certainly improved <3 "Material_candle_green_thumbnail" was lit in memory of Michael Herbert Green Light a candle Show your support by giving a symbol of remembrance K Kristi Dunkle Thank you Janet! It was great seeing you at the service! F Funeral Home Owner "Funeral Home Owner posted a video"  Watch now �Faith Bible Worship and Tech Teams We are praying for peace for your family during this time of mourning. "Beautiful in Blue" was purchased for the family of Michael Herbert Green Tribute Store Show your support with flowers Anonymous Reminding those whom you support that your thoughts are with them. "White Florist's Choice" was purchased for the family of Michael Herbert Green Tribute Store Show your support with flowers K Kristi Dunkle Love, Lori and Phil Kristi,You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers! "Florist's Choice Bouquet" was purchased for the family of Michael Herbert Green Tribute Store Show your support with flowers Anonymous With love and prayers! "Florist's Choice Bouquet" was purchased for the family of Michael Herbert Green Tribute Store Show your support with flowers  A tree was also planted in memory of Michael Herbert Green. �Anonymous Our thoughts and prayers to your family.Lee and Mary Nirschl, Paul Pope, Kellie Burch, Cliff Pope and Kyle Pope "Florist's Choice Bouquet" was purchased for the family of Michael Herbert Green Tribute Store Show your support with flowers Jaared & Jessica Scott May God bless you and your family during this difficult time. John 11:25 "White Florist's Choice" was purchased for the family of Michael Herbert Green Tribute Store Show your support with flowers & Susie Ziegler L Larry A wonderful man, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather who will be missed. Michelle Keylon Laura and family, praying for your comfort and peace to face the days ahead and for loving memories to hold in your heart. "Purple Florist's Choice" was purchased for the family of Michael Herbert Green Tribute Store Show your support with flowers  A tree was also planted in memory of Michael Herbert Green. Francis Tuttle Board of Education Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family "Basket of Memories" was purchased for the family of Michael Herbert Green Tribute Store Show your support with flowers �Francis Tuttle Foundation Dear Laura and family,Your Francis Tuttle family is thinking about you. "Serene Retreat" was purchased for the family of Michael Herbert Green Tribute Store Show your support with flowers  A tree was also planted in memory of Michael Herbert Green. � Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oklahoma LGBT+ History > In Memoriam Description An account of the resource <strong>Physical Media:</strong> <br /><br /><br /><strong>Digital Media:</strong> Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Michael Herbert Green<br />November 20, 1946 - February 17, 2024<br /><br />Michael HerbertGreen was born November 20, 1946, to Lewis and Juliene Green in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He graduated from Capitol Hill High School where he was third in his class of<br />over 900 and played Tuba in the band. Itwas during high school hemetthe love of his life Virginia, and they weremarried in January of 1965. Mikewas an electricalcontractor by trade<br />and part of the IBEW Union 1141. He also had his own real estate company and was always looking for the next business venture. Hewas amaster gardener, planting anything and everything, and sold hundreds of jars of his PawPaws Sneaky Pete Salsa. He loved to work in his shop, enjoyed woodworking, andmaking toys and puzzles. Hewas also a talented oil painter, and painted horses especially well. Hewas a Southern BaptistDeacon, and taught Sunday School for over 45 years. He loved talking aboutthe Lord, and he and Virginia went onmultiplemission trips with theirchurch in their early years. He loved his kids, grandkids, and great grandkids with all his heart, and cherished anytime he had to spend with them. Hewas also a big prankster, and loved to make people laugh, oh and HE LOVED sweettea, and always had it with him.<br />He is survived by his forever love,wife of 59 years, Virginia Lee Green, his daughter Laura Manahan, and husband Chris of Edmond, Oklahoma; daughter Kristi Dunkle of Guthrie, Oklahoma; grandchildren, Tyler Manahan and his wife Kathy of Edmond, Oklahoma; Shelby Dunkle and her fiancé Michael Brooks Jr. of Oklahoma City, OK; Megan Millsap and husband<br />Matthew of Yukon, Oklahoma; great grandchildren Zoey, Mia, Maverick and Myles, and sister Linda Green of Columbia, Missouri, and other nephews and nieces. He is preceded in death by his father Lewis, mother Juliene, and brothers Lewis and David.<br />If he could leave you with any last thoughts they would be, make sure first and foremost, you have a relationship with Christ, enjoy your family and friends, eat dessert first, and bring him some sweet tea when he meets you at the gates.<br />A service to remember and celebrate Michael's life will be held Friday, February 23, 2024, at 11:00AM at Crawford Family Funeral Service in Edmond. Visitation with the family will be held the evening prior from 5:00PM-7:00PM, Thursday, February 22, 2024. Burial will take place at Knowles Cemetery of rural Crescent, OK.<br />In lieu of flowers the family asks that you please consider making amemorial donation to the Alzheimer's Association in. A link formaking a donationmay be found belowunder "Memorial<br />Contributions".<br /><br />Cemetery<br />OAKLAND-KNOWLES CEMETERY<br />W96H+VF Crescent, Oklahoma, Crescent, OK 73028<br /><br />Events<br />FUNERAL SERVICE<br />23 Feb 11:00 AM<br />Crawford Family Funeral &amp; Cremation Service 610 N.W. 178th St., Edmond, OK 73012<br /><br />VISITATION<br />Feb 22 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM<br />Crawford Family Funeral &amp; Cremation Service 610 N.W. 178th St., Edmond, OK 73012<br /><br />Tribute Wall<br />Bill Darvin<br />I first met Mike in high school in 1963 at Capitol Hill High School. Mike had amischievous side and hewas always playing jokes on his friends. Hewas amost unusual person, friendly, a little reserved,with not a lot to say. He and Virginia met at high school and one day Mike told me they were getting married. I was honored that he asked me to be his Best Man. Even though those firstfewmonths were challenging, going to school, working evenings and week-ends, Mike would often invite me to his and Virginia's small apartment for lunch, to share a bologna sandwich. Mike was like that, reaching out to friends and family, to meet their needs. He made the most of whatever he had,"a life well lived." I'll miss you, Mike. Bill Darvin<br /><strong>"Material_candle_green_thumbnail"</strong><br />was lit in memory of Michael Herbert Green<br />Light a candle<br /><em>Show your support by giving a symbol of remembrance</em><br />Kristi Dunkle<br />Thank you so much for writing this! Our whole family was glad<br />you were at the service.<br /><br />Janet Vlad<br />Knowing Mike changed my life. His generosity and support as a<br />brother-in-lawwere unparalleled. The world cannot be the same<br />without him, but Heaven is certainly improved &lt;3<br /><strong>"Material_candle_green_thumbnail"</strong><br />was lit in memory of Michael Herbert Green<br />Light a candle<br /><em>Show your support by giving a symbol of remembrance</em><br />Kristi Dunkle<br />Thank you Janet! It was great seeing you at the service!<br /><br />Funeral Home Owner<br /><strong>"Funeral Home Owner posted a video"</strong><br /> Watch now<br /><br />Faith Bible Worship and Tech Teams<br />We are praying for peace for your family during this time of<br />mourning.<br />Tribute Store<br /><strong>"Beautiful in Blue"</strong><br />was purchased for the family of Michael Herbert Green<br /><em>Show your support with flowers</em><br /><br />Anonymous<br />Reminding those whom you support that your thoughts are with them.<br /><strong>"White Florist's Choice"</strong><br />was purchased for the family of Michael Herbert Green<br />Tribute Store<br /><em>Show your support with flowers</em><br /><br />Kristi Dunkle<br /><br />Love, Lori and Phil<br />Kristi, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers!<br /><strong>"Florist's Choice Bouquet</strong>"<br />was purchased for the family of Michael Herbert Green<br />Tribute Store<br /><em>Show your support with flowers</em><br /><br />Anonymous<br />With love and prayers!<br /><strong>"Florist's Choice Bouquet"</strong><br />was purchased for the family of Michael Herbert Green<br />Tribute Store<br /><em>Show your support with flowers</em><br /> A tree was also planted in memory of Michael Herbert Green.<br /><br />Anonymous<br />Our thoughts and prayers to your family. Lee and Mary Nirschl, Paul Pope, Kellie Burch, Cliff Pope and Kyle Pope<br />Tribute Store<br /><strong>"Florist's Choice Bouquet"</strong><br />was purchased for the family of Michael Herbert Green<br /><em>Show your support with flowers</em><br /><br />Jaared &amp; Jessica Scott<br />May God bless you and your family during this difficult time. John 11:25<br /><strong>"White Florist's Choice"</strong><br />was purchased for the family of Michael Herbert Green<br />Tribute Store<br /><em>Show your support with flowers</em><br /><br />Larry &amp; Susie Ziegler<br />A wonderful man, husband, father, grandfather, and great<br />grandfather who will be missed.<br /><br />Michelle Keylon<br />Laura and family, praying for your comfort and peace to face the days ahead and for loving memories to hold in your heart.<br /><strong>"Purple Florist's Choice"</strong><br />was purchased for the family of Michael Herbert Green<br />Tribute Store<br /><em>Show your support with flowers</em><br /> A tree was also planted in memory of Michael Herbert Green.<br /><br />Francis Tuttle Board of Education<br />Praying for peace and comfort for you and your family<br /><strong>"Basket of Memories"</strong><br />was purchased for the family of Michael Herbert Green<br />Tribute Store<br /><em>Show your support with flowers</em><br /><br />Francis Tuttle Foundation<br />Dear Laura and family, Your Francis Tuttle family is thinking about you.<br /><strong>"Serene Retreat"</strong><br />was purchased for the family of Michael Herbert Green<br />Tribute Store<br /><em>Show your support with flowers</em><br /> A tree was also planted in memory of Michael Herbert Green. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2024] Mike Green Obituary Subject The topic of the resource Michael Herbert Green, November 20, 1946 - February 17, 2024 Description An account of the resource Six pages of an obituary for Michael Herbert Green, who lived November 20, 1946 to February 17, 2024, published by Crawford Family Funeral and Cremation Service. A service was planned for February 23, 2024 at Crawford Family Funeral and Cremation Service in Edmond, OK. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Crawford Family Funeral and Cremation Service Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://www.crawfordfuneralservice.com/obituaries/Michael-Herbert-Green?obId=30765360 Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 23, 2024 2024 Capitol Hill High School Crawford Family Funeral and Cremation Service Crawford Funeral and Cremation Service Crawford Funeral Service Crescent Edmond IBEW Union IBEW Union 1141 in memoriam Knowles Cemetary memoriam Michael Green Michael Herbert Green Mike Green Mike Herbert Green Oakland-Knowles Cemetary Obituaries Obituary Oklahoma City