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OML's Executive Director Mike Fina Featured In The Oklahoman
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The new OML Executive Director is featured in an article titled Mike Fina Speaks On The Challenges And The Future Of Oklahoma Cities - by Dylan Jackson of The Oklahoman. The article is available to view here on the NewsOK website
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Request for Public Assistance For April and May 2017 Storms Deadlines Early As Monday, June 26, 2017
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With help from FEMA, the 20th of May storms are being added to
a disaster declaration made for rain and storms for the period of May 16-19 by Gov Fallin. If your city or town had any damage to municipal facilities during this time period due to the storms, we want to encourage you to report it to your respective emergency management office.
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Fourth of July Fun In Oklahoma - Independence Day Photo Contest
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It's that time again in the great state of Oklahoma, Independence Day! After you grill out with the family and spend the day in the heat, don't forget to attend the 4th of July events going on around the state! Send OML your best 4th of July photos from around Oklahoma to be featured in the July 10th Issue of Insight! Please send your photos to
Marilyn Courtney via email. Deadline to submit your photos is Friday, July 7th. See a list of events around Oklahoma at the
KFOR Website.
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Mayors Council Of Oklahoma Summer Conference July 20th - 22nd in Idabel
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The President of the Mayors Council of Oklahoma (MCO) and Mayor of Guymon, Kim Peterson, would like to invite his fellow mayors to the
Mayors' Summer Conference in Idabel July 20 - 22, 2017. He says "It is a one of a kind opportunity to network with fellow mayors from around the State who not only understand the issues you face but are also there to share their experiences and assist with possible solutions."
Idabel Mayor Tina Foshee-Thomas has made tremendous plans for those in attendance. For more details on the exciting events happening at the conference, check out the
agenda or visit the
MCO website for details and registration.
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Submit Nominations For Mayor Of The Year, Innovations And Don Rider Awards Before July 14th
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Nominations are now being accepted for the MCO Mayor of the Year awards, the Innovations award, and the Don Rider award. Please submit your entries by Friday, July 14, 2017. The awards will be presented at the OML annual conference being held in Tulsa, September 12-14.
For more information on any of these awards, please feel free to contact Sarah Lingenfelter regarding the Mayor of the Year awards at
sarah@oml.org
or for further details on the Innovations or Don Rider awards, contact Missy Dean at
missy@oml.org
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OML Board Districts 2 And 11 Call For Nominations: Deadline July 21st
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The Board seats representing Districts 2 and 11 on the Oklahoma Municipal League Board of Directors is up for election this year and will be voted on at the 2017 OML annual business meeting held during the OML annual conference in Tulsa, Thursday morning September 14, 2017.
The District 2 representative, Honorable Jason Nichols, Mayor for the City of Tahlequah, and the District 11 representative, the Honorable Richard Chapman, Vice-Mayor of the Town of Gage have both expressed a desire to continue serving their districts if reappointed.
If you are interested in being considered for one of these positions, please submit your letter of interest, resume, and an attested resolution to the OML offices at 201 N.E. 23rd Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73105, Attention: Nancee Morris, fax to 405-528-7560 or email to nancee@oml.org. Deadline to submit a nomination is Friday, July 21, 2017.
If you have any questions or desire additional information, please feel free to contact James Couch, Nominating Committee Chair at jim.couch@okc.gov or contact Nancee Morris at nancee@oml.org or call 800-324-6651 or 405-528-7515.
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The Oklahoma Municipal Assurance Group (OMAG) Celebrates Its 40
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Anniversary!
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This past week OMAG hosted its 40th anniversary celebration and conference at the Cox Convention Center in Oklahoma City. Their conference featured David Marquet, author of "Turn the Ship Around", as their keynote speaker. OML Executive Director Mike Fina, who was in attendance said "David Marquets' presentation was among the best leadership keynotes I have ever attended. Thank you to OMAG for bringing this educational conference and inspirational figure to Oklahoma". All attendees received a complimentary copy of his book as well as a complimentary book signing. OML would like to congratulate OMAG on its 40th year and we look forward to continue working with you.
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Reserve Your Hotel Room For The 2017 OML Annual Conference!
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The OML Annual Conference is coming to Tulsa on September 12 through the 14th. Special hotel rates are now available for delegates staying at the Doubletree Hotel. Visit the
Hotel Information Page of the OML Annual Conference Website for reservation information.
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Join The Exhibition At The 2017 OML Annual Conference!
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Register today to become a Corporate, Government, Association, City or Town Exhibitor at the 2017 OML Annual Conference in Tulsa. The 2017 Exposition, September 12-14, will bring your organization's representatives into contact with those municipal officials who not only influence the decision makers, but also are responsible for entering into contracts, making purchasing decisions and soliciting bids. For more information on how to be an exhibitor, contact April Bradbury via email or call 405-528-7515. Visit our conference website to register to be an exhibitor today.
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OML 2017 Annual Conference Thanks Its Corporate Sponsors
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The Oklahoma Municipal League thanks
Oklahoma Public Law and
Utility Technology Services, Inc for sponsoring events at the 2017 Annual Conference in Tulsa. Oklahoma Public Law is assisting in sponsoring the Tuesday night hospitality event for conference attendees. Utility Technology Services, INC is sponsoring the beverage cart for our golfers in the scramble. Your generosity in helping sponsor these events is greatly appreciated. From the staff at OML, we thank you.
OML is grateful for all our sponsors and the services they provide to our members. These organizations' generosity and commitment to Oklahoma cities and towns proves that working together wins. OML appreciates all the help that our sponsors provide.
For more information to become a corporate sponsor for the 2017 OML Annual Conference, please visit the
sponsors page of the Conference Website.
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Thank You To Our Sponsors!
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OML Congratulates Dave Slezickey and Charles Lamb!
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Class 6, Session 3, August 4, 2017
Class 6, Session 4, October 6, 2017
Class 6, Session 5, December 8, 2017
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September 12-14, Tulsa
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