Holiday Party was Great Fun for Good Cause

2009 Holiday Party Pictures!

This year's Holiday Party was another success!  We had almost 250 people in attendance this year.  It was a perfect night; no snow or ice and the weather was a chilly 28 degrees, with clear skies!  The see pictures from the party click here. 

This year's charitable beneficiary was Meals on Wheels.  THANK YOU to all those who brought canned food items for the "Blizzard Bags".  You all brought enough items to fill nearly 200 bags! 

Above is part of the 2009 Membership Committee.  Pictured left to right:  Dawn Melton, Tracie Leonhart, Stacie Wilson, Kent Inouye, Lori Sears, Julian Brewer, Mickie Bingham, Val Fimbres and the committee VP, Nichole Trantham.  Not pictured are: Carolyn Stewart, Paula Huck and Renee Jacobs.  Way to go Membership Committee, for a job well done! 

Leadership Tulsa Supplies "Blizzard Bag" Donation

Leadership Tulsa hosted their annual holiday party on Thursday, December 10^th and this year's beneficiary was Meals on Wheels of Metro Tulsa.

 Leadership Tulsa Members brought items of food that will be used to make "blizzard bags" and then those bags will be delivered to the homebound recipients of Meals on Wheels. "Blizzard Bags" are an emergency sack of food items which is provided to Meals on Wheels recipients to hold in reserve for a winter day when snow and ice make regular meal delivery impossible. 

The bags contain shelf-stable, easy-to-fix items which insure that the homebound, elderly and disabled will at least have something good to eat until the next regular Meals on Wheels delivery day.

With winter quickly approaching and Oklahoma's unpredictable weather, these food items are important to give the homebound something to fall back on so that they do not go hungry when the weather does not permit our meal delivery. Meals on Wheels and the homebound we serve are grateful for the generosity of Leadership Tulsa members.

Wendy Thomas, Executive Director
918-477-7079

 

 

LT Members Discover their Strengths

Two dozen Leadership Tulsa members gathered at OU Tulsa to "discover their strengths" during a special workshop with Adam Seaman.   It is no surprise to those who know Leadership Tulsa members that "responsibility" and "achiever" topped the list of strengths present.   This fun "wordle" art gives you a sense of the power in the room.    We are thinking of offering another workshop in the spring.  If you would have an interest please let wendy@leadershiptulsa.org know!

Thanks to Our December Class Sponsors

Special thanks to our sponsors of December's Class Day focusing on Business & Industry at the Tulsa Port of Catoosa.   We thank these Tulsa business leaders for stepping up to enhance community leadership development in our community.  If you are interested in becoming a Class Day sponsor call Wendy at 477-7079.

Meals On Wheels Holiday Collection

Continuing our tradition of collecting donated items for charity at our annual Holiday Party, items are being sought this year for Meals on Wheels Blizzard Bags.   Items may be brought to the party or dropped off at the Leadership Tulsa office before Dec 10.

A "Blizzard Bag" is an emergency sack of food items which is provided to Meals on Wheels recipients to hold in reserve for a winter day when snow and ice make regular meal delivery impossible.  The bags contain shelf-stable, easy-to-fix items which assures that the homebound, elderly and disabled will at least have something good to eat until the next regular Meals on Wheels delivery day. If possible, canned food in an "easy-open" or flip-top container is preferred.  Many of our recipients have severe arthritis or other physical problems which makes opening a can difficult.  Single serving items or items that can be easily packaged into single servings are also preferred.

• Single can serving of heat & serve items such as: Soup, Beef Stew, Spaghetti, Chili, etc. (items that can be heated to form the basis of a meal; ready to serve)
• Any brand shelf-stable heat-and-serve meal
• Small can of tuna fish
• Small, easy open can of vegetables
• Canned or dried fruits (small packages, or individual serving pack)
• Individually packaged crackers or cookies
• Small jar of creamy peanut butter
• Small can or package of non-refrigerated fruit juices
• Single serving dessert cup, pudding, or fruit cup (non-refrigerated type)
• Instant Hot Chocolate Mix, tea, or coffee (packets)