Fw: Invitation to Mayor Debate

To All Leadership Tulsa Members:

 

The Downtown Rotary Club of Tulsa cordially invites all Leadership Tulsa members to The Rotary Club's Mayoral Debate.  This debate between Tom Adelson and Dewey Bartlett will be held on October 14th from 1130 to 1 pm. The event will be hosted by John O'Conner.  Mr. O'Conner will ask each candidate the same question and allow the candidates equal time to respond.  The event will be held at the First United Methodist Church: 1115 S Boulder Tulsa, OK 74119 at 12:00 (noon).  We suggest arriving between 11:30 and 11:45 to allow for plenty of time to park and find a seat. Lunch will be served during the Mayoral Debate. 

 

Please RSVP to attend drew.casper@wellsfargoadvisors.com or Brenda.Melancon@mail.secureagent.com. Hope to see you on October 14th. 

 

Regards,

 

Drew Casper

 

Drew D. Casper, CRPC

Financial Advisor

Wells Fargo Advisors

2431 E 61st Street Suite 400

Tulsa, OK 74136

 

Office: 918/293-7253

Facsimile: 918/746-1099

 

Email: drew.casper@wellsfargoadvisors.com

Webpage: www.wfadvisors.com/drew.casper

 

 

 

2009 Critical Skills Advantage program offered

Leadership Tulsa has newly redesigned its 2009 Critical Skills Advantage program to meet the needs of today's busy leader.   Three afternoon sessions featuring high profile community leaders will be held at the Tulsa Technology Center Lemley Campus on October 28, November 4 and November 11.   Participants will be able to sign up for one session or multiple sessions at a discount.  There will also be discounts for organizations sending multiple participants. 

 

Participants will have the opportunity to gain valuable insight on key leadership skills from some of Tulsa's most successful leaders.

 

Howard Barnett, the newly selected President of OSU-Tulsa, will speak on "Visioning in the real world: scars, successes and visionary leaders I have known."   A life-long Tulsan, Barnett served as chief of staff for Gov. Frank Keating and as the Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce. Earlier this year, Barnett was the chief negotiator for the OSU Medical Center Trust in its acquisition of the OSU Medical Center from Ardent Health Systems. He is also a former chairman of the Tulsa Metro Chamber and president of Leadership Oklahoma.

 

David Rutkauskas is Founder, President & CEO of Beautiful Brands International (BBI) and Tulsa's Entrepreneurial Success Person of the Year in 2007.  David will speak on "growing your business during America's longest and deepest recession since the great depression."   David knows what he is talking about!  BBI's first concept, Camille's Sidewalk Café was founded by David and his wife Camille at Woodland Hills Mall in 1996.  Since then, the franchise has become a regional and worldwide success story with double-digit sales growth, penetration into the global marketplace, and projected sales of over $100 million by 2008.

 

Other speakers include:  Colonel Anthony Funkhouser of the US Army Corps of Engineers, A highly decorated leader and West Point graduate with a civil engineering background.  Wendy Thomas, Executive Director of Leadership Tulsa, a frequent consultant with non profit organizations will speak on the differences in attitudes, motivations and values among and between the generations.  Malcolm McCollam a self-employed attorney with MalcolmLaw PC and a founder of the Oklahoma Academy of Collaborative Professionals who is also well known for his leadership in the biking community and his role as Event Director of the Tulsa Tough Ride & Race.  Larry Wofford, Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies at the University who also owns and operates the highly successful Route 66 Harley-Davidson and 5&Diner restaurant in Tulsa.

 

Get a registration form and read more about the program, speakers and presentation topics at http://leadershiptulsa.org/index.cfm?pageID=3&AID=411

 

 

 

Fw: Upcoming Summit for CEO's and top-level business leaders - October 6th

From your classmate Denise:

 

Please take note of the upcoming Return on Inclusion Summit on Tuesday, October 6.  This summit is created for CEO's and top-level business leaders like yourself and includes presenters, Mayor Taylor, Steve Malcolm, Stuart Solomon and more.  See below for more details and description, but activities and learning opportunities such as these are inherent to the Tulsa Metro Chamber's long-term, workforce strategy.

 

There is no cost to attend, but please visit www.roiok.org for more information and to register.

 

Return On Inclusion

2009 Summit for Oklahoma Business Leaders

7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Tuesday, October 6, 2009

Williams Presentation Theater, One Williams Center (lowest level)

 

Overview

 

The Return on Inclusion Summit for Oklahoma Business Leaders will bring together the region's CEOs and top-level business leaders with their organization's most senior human resources professionals to explore best practices and strategies for investing in the attraction, retention and engagement of the diverse work force of the 21^st century, in order to boost the bottom line.

 

Why Attend

To gain an increased understanding of what it means to be an inclusive leader and to learn about the business impact and competitive advantage of putting a focus on diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Hear from other state leaders and explore best practices for implementing a focus on inclusion in the workplace - successes, challenges, and keys to creating an inclusive climate for a valuable return on investment. Learn about…

- Growing the talent pool based on dramatically shifting demographics

- Improving retention, engagement, and teamwork

- Increasing market opportunities

- Encouraging creative ideas and innovative problem-solving and solutions

- Increasing awareness of appropriate workplace behavior

 

Supporting Organizations

 

ROI is presented by TAHRA (Tulsa Area Human Resources Association), Tulsa Metro Chamber

and OCCJ (Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice) The event is sponsored by Williams.

 

Agenda

7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.    Networking Breakfast in Will Rogers Room, Williams Restaurant (adjacent to Williams Presentation Theater)

 

8:30 a.m.                      Presentation begins in Williams Presentation Theater

 

                                    Welcome – Mayor Kathy Taylor

 

                                    Remarks – Steve Malcolm, Chairman, President & CEO, Williams

 

                                    Panel Discussion – Moderated by Hannibal Johnson, Esq.

                                   

Panelists:

 

-       Dr. JoAnn Haysbert, President, Langston University

-       Dave Lopez, President, American Fidelity Foundation

-       Dr. Kara Gae Neal, Superintendent & CEO, Tulsa Technology Center

-       Stuart Solomon, President & Chief Operating Officer, Public Service Company of Oklahoma

 

10:30 a.m.                     Adjourn

Denise Reid
Director Talent Strategies & Recruitment
Tulsa Metro Chamber
(918) 560-0255 office
(918) 633-0073 cell 
ChooseTulsaJobs.com TYPros.org

 

Fw: Junior League of Tulsa Leadership Conference

> This opportunity just crossed my desk and I thought I would pass it on to
> you in case you are free on Saturday and interested in taking advantage of
> the training.
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <president@jltulsa.org>
> To: <wendy@leadershiptulsa.org>
> Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 8:49 AM
> Subject: Junior League of Tulsa Leadership Conference
>
>
> Dear Mrs. Thomas,
>
> The Junior League of Tulsa is hosting a Leadership Conference this
> Saturday at our facility at 36th and Yale. Originally organized for our
> membership, we have opened this training up to the public. I would like to
> personally invite your members to attend this unique development
> opportunity.
>
> More information and online registration can be found at www.jltulsa.org
> or by contacting our office at 918-663-6100.
>
> Thank you and I hope to see you Saturday.
>
> Rachael Hunsucker
> President, Junior League of Tulsa
>
>
> Leadership Training Conference - Hosted by Junior League of Tulsa
>
> Saturday, August 29
> 10:00am - 3:15pm
>
> Junior League of Tulsa Headquarters
> 3633 S. Yale ~ Tulsa, OK
>
> $25 for morning|afternoon sessions + lunch
>
> $15 for morning session only + lunch
>
> $10 for afternoon breakout sessions only
>
> Keynote speaker Rory Alplanalp ("How to be Proactive in a Reactive World")
> Luncheon speaker Clifton Taulbert ("Leadership During Challenging Times")
>
>
> Afternoon training sessions:
> Building a High Performing Team ~ Charlie Baker
> Becoming an Authentic Leader ~ Rory Alplanalp
> "Oh, That's What You Meant!" Tips for Communicating Clearly in Business
> and in Life. ~ Sharí Alexander
> Meetings That Matter ~ Position your Committee for Success through
> Effective Meeting Management ~ Deidra Kirtley
>
>
>
>
>

LT forming teams for Day of Caring

As members of Class 41 I hope you will consider helping us with our Day of Caring teams.  This is a first for us and a very worthy cause!

 

Leadership Tulsa is forming work teams for the United Way Day of Caring, Scheduled for Friday, September 11.  If your company is not participating this year, please consider joining the Leadership Tulsa team! 

 

The event will kick off at H.A. Chapman Stadium at the University of Tulsa.  Breakfast will be served at Thomas Plaza, (west of the stadium) at 6:30 a.m. with the Campaign Kickoff at 7:30 a.m.  At 8:15 a.m., volunteers will leave for their assigned projects at one of TAUW's 63 partner agencies. 

 

Depending on the number of volunteers we can recruit, we may work at one facility or break up into groups and work at different facilities.  Our volunteer skills could be used for painting, yard work, light duty repairs, spending time with the elderly or reading to children, just to name a few.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact membership committee member Tracie Leonhart tracieleonhart@yahoo.com by September 1st. 

 

Once we have complete listing of volunteers, a listing of projects available to LT will be emailed to the volunteers.  Each volunteer will then select three projects and email those selected projects back to Tracie.  We will then place each individual on one of their three project choices. 

 

In addition, if anyone would like a Day of Caring T-shirt, you can go to the following website to order  a T-shirt http://www.tauw.org/tauw/Day_of_Caring_T-Shirt__Event_RSVP_Info.asp.  Orders placed by 4th of September will be received prior to the DOC.  Shirts ordered after this date will arrive AFTER the DOC event. 

 

If anyone has any questions, please contact Tracie directly at 289-6168. 

Sponsorship in Action

I know your group has already covered Sponsorship and is moving on to Resilience.

I wanted to go back for a minute and share something that I thought was a great portrayal of Sponsorship. It's the actor Joseph Fiennes (brother of actor Ralph Fiennes). He's giving a speech after a visit to Angola. It's just 4 and 1/2 minutes, but here's an example of someone using his social force to bring attention to an issue that's important to him.

I like using video clips of other people to illustrate what the capacities look like. It's one thing to read about it in my chapters. I also realize that many of you need more than "theory."

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX1EggUHfSc

US Junior Chamber seeks members for new Tulsa club

The United States Junior Chamber of Commerce is in the process of establishing a new chapter in Tulsa.  The US Junior Chamber seeks to empower young men and women, age 18-40, to create positive change in their community.  Local chapters of the Junior Chamber focus on the following four areas of development:

 

1.      Individual Development (programs dealing with personal and professional development and leadership skills)

2.      Community Development (identifying needs in the local community to create positive change through hands-on projects)

3.      Business Development (to encourage the entrepreneurial spirit while empowering men and women to best utilize their talents)

4.      International Development (getting connected with young professionals across the world through the vast international network while getting involved with the development goals of the United Nations and the UN Foundation)

 

The Greater Tulsa Junior Chamber is inducting its founding members on Tuesday, July 14.  This new organization will serve as an important addition to the Tulsa community and its future growth.  The focus of the Junior Chamber (Jaycees) has always been one of identifying needs in the community and then actually going out into the community to produce positive change via community action projects.  The primary goal of this organization is to create projects that directly impact the community.  Our members work alongside those in need to create a better tomorrow for ourselves, the community, and all those around us.

 

The group of men and women that have been identified in Tulsa thus far are amongst the best and brightest young citizens. While their backgrounds and professions are varied, they all share the common interest in wanting to take an active and hands-on role in the community. All activities in our organization are voluntary for our members.  They only have to participate in those events that they have the time and interest for.  With our diverse mission and development areas, there is something for everyone.  NEW MEMBERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOMED TO JOIN- YEAR ROUND!

 

The US Junior Chamber of Commerce has had close to 10 million members since its inception in 1920 and currently has chapters in close to 1,000 communities in the US and more than 6,000 worldwide in more than 115 countries.  We are the only international network of young active citizens.

 

We are looking for community-minded individuals interested in creating the premier organization for young people in Tulsa.  We recruit year-round and anyone is able to attend our membership meetings.

 

Check out the US website at:  www.usjaycees.org and the international site at www.jci.cc.  Feel free to also contact Laurence A. Bolotin, executive vice-president, at evp@usjaycees.org or at 918-584-2481.

 

We look forward to hearing from you.

 

Sincerely,

 

Laurence A. Bolotin

Executive Vice-President

The U.S. Junior Chamber