09/27/06
A member of the Sooner Unit gave a one-hour parliamentary procedure workshop at the Lorman Education Services seminar "Establishing And Operating Homeowners' Associations" at the Waterford Marriott in Oklahoma City.

09/22/06
Two Sooner Unit members traveled to Tulsa, Oklahoma, and presented a two-hour morning parliamentary procedure workshop and a two-hour afternoon workshop to two classes of Health Occupation Students of America (HOSA). HOSA is a student organization whose mission is to promote career opportunities in the health care industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. HOSA students compete in state and national competitive events programs, one of which is parliamentary procedure.

08/12/06
Two Sooner Unit members traveled to Lawton, Oklahoma, to give a five-hour workshop in Basic Parliamentary Procedure, and administered the National Association of Parliamentarians membership exam to three workshop participants.

06/14/06
Four Sooner Unit members gave a luncheon workshop for the Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Managers (OSCPM). The Mission of OSCPM is to promote effective public management by establishing the Certified Public Manager credential as the recognized standard for professional practice. OSCPM is one of 22 accredited states belonging to the American Academy of Certified Public Managers® (AACPM), a national professional association of public sector managers, which has more than 1,000 members nationwide.

06/10/06
Four Sooner Unit members presented a two-hour parliamentary procedure workshop to the Top Ladies of Distinction & Top Teens of America.

06/02/06
Three members of the Sooner Unit presented an all-day parliamentary procedure workshop in conjunction with the Annual Convention of the Oklahoma State Association of Parliamentarians.  Topics covered included: Duties of the President, Vice-President, President-Elect; the Agenda; Duties of the Recording Secretary; Minutes; Duties of the Treasurer and Finance Committee; Duties of the Parliamentarian; Types of Committees and Committee Reports; Methods of Voting and Voting Procedures; How to Have a Great Meeting; The Three Processes of Amending a Motion; Procedure for Handling Motions; Order and Precedence of the 13 Ranking Motions; Nominations/Elections; and Basic Parliamentary Procedure Overview.

12/01/05
Three Sooner Unit members will serve as judges for the District parliamentary procedure competition for the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA - formerly FHA). The FCCLA helps young men and women address important personal, family, work, and societal issues through family and consumer science education. FCCLA members develop skills for life: goal setting, problem solving, decision-making, and effective communications.

11/17/05
Sooner Unit donated $100 to the Marcella Guthrie Scholarship Fund, and a one-page Sooner Unit advertisement in the scholarship program booklet. The Sooner Unit enjoys promoting community and civic involvement, and increasing awareness of parliamentary procedure in the community. The scholarship provides financial assistance to deserving and needy young people who have demonstrated outstanding academic and extra-curricular achievements.

10/29/05
Three Sooner Unit members presented a parliamentary procedure workshop in Lawton, Oklahoma, sponsored by the Great Plains Unit of Lawton. This workshop was open to the public, and several new Provisional Members joined the Great Plains Unit.

10/24/05
Two Sooner Unit members conducted an educational program for the monthly meeting of the Will Rogers Unit. Topic: "Let's Make Amends - How to Amend a Motion"

10/18/05
Three Sooner Unit members conducted two workshops at the regional conference of Oklahoma Home and Community Education (OHCE), held at the First Christian Church in Clinton, Oklahoma, with approximately 40 workshop participants. OHCE is a program of continuing education in all aspects of home and community life. OHCE’s ultimate mission is to educate its members to be well-informed and able to handle change in their homes and communities. Through its relationship with the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, OHCE presents research-based information to its members.

10/15/05
Sooner Unit members helped prepare the annual meeting script for the Girl Scouts Red Lands Council, as well as helped prepare a short educational program for the delegates to illustrate proper use of parliamentary procedure. A Professional Registered member of the Sooner Unit served at no cost as parliamentarian for the business meeting. The Sooner Unit donated five copies of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised in Brief to the Red Lands Council Girl Scouts.

10/12/05
Three Sooner Unit members conducted two workshops at the regional conference of Oklahoma Home and Community Education (OHCE), held at the Southwest Expo Center in McAlester, Oklahoma, with approximately 40 workshop participants. OHCE is a program of continuing education in all aspects of home and community life. OHCE’s ultimate mission is to educate its members to be well-informed and able to handle change in their homes and communities. Through its relationship with the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, OHCE presents research-based information to its members.

08/27/05
Six members of the Sooner Unit planned and conducted a four-hour workshop on the Basics of Parliamentary Procedure for the Neighborhood Alliance of Central Oklahoma, with 25 workshop participants. Door prizes were given out to enhance audience participation.

08/20/05
Sooner Unit donated $100 to University of Oklahoma Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda to help sponsor a student to attend the FBLA-PBL national convention. Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda is a nonprofit education association of students preparing for careers in business and business-related fields. The FBLA-PBL Mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) is devoted to developing business skills in secondary school students through local chapter activities as well as state and national leadership conferences. FBLA's Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) division continues developing business skills in students as they continue on to postsecondary education.

08/19/05
Sooner Unit members planned and conducted an all-day Quick Study Course in the Basics of Parliamentary Procedure, held on Friday, August 19, 2005. This was in conjunction with the Annual Convention of the Oklahoma State Association of Parliamentarians, held the following day in Oklahoma City on August 20.  There were a total of seventeen workshop participants, seven of whom took and passed the qualifying exam for membership into the National Association of Parliamentarians (NAP). Congratulations to our new NAP members!

06/16/05
Sooner Unit donated $100 to Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority for their Community Tour of Homes and a one-page Sooner Unit advertisement in the fundraiser program booklet. The Sooner Unit enjoys promoting community and civic involvement, and increasing awareness of parliamentary procedure in the community.

05/23/05
Two Sooner Unit members conducted an educational program for the monthly meeting of the Will Rogers Unit.

04/30/05
In recognition of April as Parliamentary Law Month, five members of the Sooner Unit conducted a free three-hour parliamentary procedure workshop for the Neighborhood Alliance of Central Oklahoma. This workshop was a part of a six-week educational program, "Neighborhood Leaders for Today", sponsored annually by the Neighborhood Alliance, where neighborhood leaders receive leadership training on various aspects of running a successful neighborhood association. There were 32 workshop attendees, held at The Village Public Library.

04/01/05
Six members of the Sooner Unit traveled to Stillwater, Oklahoma to serve as judges in the state FCCLA parliamentary procedure competition. Nine teams participated, and the Junior and Senior winning teams will be eligible to participate in the National FCCLA competition in San Diego, California.

01/20/2005
Sooner Unit held its annual officer installation dinner and membership drive at Hunan Wok in NW Oklahoma City. OKC NW Classen FFA Youth Group attended, and member Barbara Benton conducted the officer installation ceremony.

11/06/04
Once again in 2004, the Sooner Unit assisted with the annual meeting (convention of delegates) of the Girl Scouts - Red Lands Council. Sooner Unit members helped prepare a meeting script, and Rod Davidson, PRP, served as meeting parliamentarian.

08/04/2004
A 1 1/2 hour parliamentary procedure workshop at the OSU campus in Tulsa for the CareerTech 37th Annual Summer Conference, Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education, presented by four members of the Sooner Unit.

07/10/2004
Half-day parliamentary procedure workshop for Great Plains Unit members in Lawton, presented by three members of the Sooner Unit, with the NAP membership exam administered afterward to two provisional members.

06/09/2004
Half-day parliamentary procedure workshop for the Oklahoma Tribal Child Care Association, Choctaw Nation, Seminole Nation Community Center, Seminole OK, presented by four members of the Sooner Unit.  Two copies of RONR in Brief were presented to the President and Secretary/Treasurer on behalf of the Sooner Unit.

05/20/2004
Sooner Unit Youth Membership Drive at Mazzio’s Pizza, sponsored by members of the Sooner Unit, to celebrate and congratulate the graduating NW Classen High School seniors and to wish everyone a fun and safe summer.

05/12/2004
OKC NW Classen High School FFA annual awards banquet, attended by four members of the Sooner Unit, who presented the students with two copies of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised in Brief.

04/24/2004
Recognition of April Parliamentary Law Month by presenting a half-day workshop for the Lawton City Council, presented by three members of the Sooner Unit.

04/15/2004
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) State Parlipro competition in OKC, judged by three members of the Sooner Unit along with three members of the Will Rogers Unit. HOSA is a student organization whose mission is to promote career opportunities in health care and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people.

03/26/2004
Statewide FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) parlipro competition in Stillwater, judged by five Sooner Unit members along with one member of the Will Rogers Unit.

03/2004
OKC NW Classen High School FFA parlipro students coached by members of the Sooner Unit.

01/15/2004
Sooner Unit Youth Membership Drive and monthly meeting at Johnnie’s Hamburgers in OKC, with students of OKC NW Classen High School participating.

12/18/2003
Sooner Unit Youth Membership Drive & Christmas Pizza Party at Mazzio’s Pizza, with seven OKC NW Classen High School students, their sponsor, and six members of the Sooner Unit. The Sooner Unit presented the FFA parlipro students a hardbound copy of RONR.

10/25/2003
Girl Scouts Red Lands Council Annual Meeting, with members of the Sooner Unit assisting by writing meeting script and serving as parliamentarian. Five copies of RONR were presented to the Girl Scouts Red Lands Council on behalf of the Sooner Unit.

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