Issue 27
April 17, 2017
Last Week To Register! Disaster Preparedness and Recovery Workshop Friday, April 21st
Tornados, earthquakes, wildfires, floods and droughts; Oklahoma has extreme weather that can quickly lead to disasters.  Is your community prepared to deal with the effects of severe weather? Reserve your seat today and hear experts in the fields of emergency planning, disaster recovery, how the Oklahoma National Guard can assist, and managing legal risks associated with disastersDownload Agenda for more information.  Register Online
Community Leadership Development Class 6 Holds First Session in McAlester
OML's new Community Leadership Development Class 6 gathered at the Grand Event Center in McAlester on April 6th and 7th.  Karen Hill, certified trainer and leadership consultant provided the two day training class.  Karen's style is full of energy and kept the class motivated throughout the day.  CLD Class 6 learned about different personalities, created a leadership action plan, and learned the art of teamwork without using words. More Information
Register Today For The OML Grants Summit May 11th & 12th In Midwest City
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Save The Date for the OML Grants Summit May 11th & 12th at Rose State College, Professional Training Center, 1720 Hudiburg Drive, Midwest City, OK 73110.

Don't have a money tree? Then join OML for a two day Grants Summit and  learn where to find funding and how to write successful grant applications.  Hear from agency representatives on the programs they offer and learn all  about their application process directly from the source.

For more information contact Cheryl Adams via email or call (405) 528-7515 or (800) 324-6651 . More Information
Quality Communities Grant Program - Applications Are Now Being Taken: Deadline May 15th
OML has partnered with OU's Institute for Quality Communities to offer the Quality Communities Grant Program which will assist its members with up to 50% of the funding to those communities whose projects have been selected by OU's IQC for a project in their community. Applications are to be submitted to OU IQC and deadline to submit a request for assistance is May 15, 2017. Visit our website to download the brochure and for more information and application. If you have any questions, please contact Nancee Morris at nancee@oml.org
Call For Nominations For OML Annual Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for the Mayor of the Year, Don Rider Award and Innovations Awards. The Innovations Award provides an opportunity for officials and staff of member cities and towns to receive recognition for their superior and innovative efforts.
 
The Don Rider Award recognizes outstanding individuals who have made significant contributions to their community as well as their profession through personal growth and involvement. 

It's also time to nominate your mayor for the prestigious Mayor of the Year Award.  Two awards will be given; one for municipalities with a population of 5,000 or more and the second to a deserving mayor from a city or town of less than 5,000 in population. 

Please submit your entries by Friday, July 14, 2017.   For further information, please visit the OML Annual Conference website awards page.



Next New Officials Institutes Coming In June
Throughout the year OML provides an intensive educational program specifically tailored for newly elected and appointed officials as well as experienced officials who want to keep up-to-date on municipal issues. An officer is defined in 11 O.S. Section 1-102. The June Institutes will be held June 8th in Oklahoma City and June 15th in Tulsa. The two June classes will be your last opportunity to fulfill your requirements for  this  fiscal year. For more information, see the NOI page on our website.

Remember, you don't have to be new to attend. Everyone is welcome!
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