Ten People We Watched in 2012
Newspapers annually highlights individuals predicted to be newsmakers. Here, we review the “10 People We Watched in 2012.”
Jan Slater
Jan Slater began the year as of the Oklahoma State University Medical Center, which was operating under a working agreement with St. John Health System. During the year, the Medical Center terminated its management agreement with St. John, meaning Slater has left her position at the hospital.
The decision to end St. John’s management of the medical center was mutual but at the request of St. John, according to an article in the Tulsa World.
Under her guidance, OSUMC underwent expansion, improvements and renovations. Trustees praised her work at the medical center.
Slater served for 19 years as a corporate legal counsel for St. John Health System before being appointed to her current post in June.
Having grown up in India with American missionary parents, Slater came to the U.S. for college. She did post-graduate work in health administration and has a joint degree in law and business administration.
Veteran Marches in Parade
veteran Ray Amstutz, left of the Military Policeman, marched once again in the Tulsa Veterans Day Parade, held this year on Nov. 12. Wearing his original uniform and carrying a Japanese flag souvenir and his duffle bag, he insists on walking the entire mile and a half route every year.
Bob Dick Clubhouse Dedicated
Tulsa County renamed the LaFortune Park Golf Clubhouse for former County Commissioner Robert N. (Bob) Dick at a ceremony on Oct. 26. From left are Parks Director Richard Bales, County Commissioner Fred Perry, Bob Dick and Commissioner John Smaligo.
Route 66 Sculpture Dedicated
On Nov. 9, Tulsans celebrated the addition of the “East Meets West” artwork on the Cyrus Avery Route 66 Centennial Plaza, at the intersection of Southwest Boulevard and Riverside Drive.
Representative-Elect Bridenstine on the Move
Oklahoma District 1 Representative-elect Republican Jim Bridenstine has had a busy schedule since his Nov. 6 victory over Democrat John Olson. Among many meetings and events with his future constituents, Bridenstine served as the Veterans Day Parade Marshall Nov. 12 in downtown Tulsa.
Tulsa Metro Chamber Goes Regional
The Tulsa Metro Chamber is changing its name but not its focus.
On Dec. 1, the chamber will officially change its name to Tulsa Regional Chamber. The chamber’s board of directors unanimously voted for the name change as a way to continue fostering a unified commitment to the success of all communities in Northeast Oklahoma.
City of Owasso and Police Settle in Arbitration
On Oct. 22, an arbitrator ruled in favor of the City of Owasso on the arbitration between the City and the Fraternal Order of Police () relating to the 2012-2013 contract.
Vote on November 6 for Vision2
Tulsa County Propositions 1 and 2
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Attention Tulsa area employers:
Tulsa County Propositions 1 and 2 matter to us all. When considering indirect jobs, more than 15,000 Tulsa County families depend on the aerospace and manufacturing jobs at the complex. Proposition 2 will spur capital improvements throughout Tulsa County needed to improve our communities and promote a healthy economy.
Tulsa WorkAdvance Program: Creating Skilled Jobs
Less than one year ago, Tulsan Michael Cryer lost his job and was searching for a new career. Then he found Transportation Connections WorkAdvance, a job training and placement program for unemployed or underemployed Tulsans. He is now gainfully employed as an aviation manufacturing technician.
Former Rep. James R. Jones Endorses Olson
The familiar face you may have recently seen on television or on the Internet belongs to James R. Jones, seven-time U.S. Representative of the First District of Oklahoma. He is promoting the candidacy of fellow Democrat John Olson, who is vying against Republican Jim Bridenstine to replace John Sullivan in the seat. Bridenstine defeated Sullivan in the Republican primary in June.
Independent Craig Allen Hopes for Upset
Editor’s Note: This is the third in a three-part series in all six Greater Tulsa Reporter Newspapers featuring candidates for the Oklahoma Congressional District 1 seat. The September issues featured Republican Jim Bridenstine, and the October issues featured Democrat John Olson.
Paragon Award Winners Announced
The 2012 Paragon Awards Event and 25th Anniversary Celebration was held on Oct. 11 at the Greenwood Cultural Center. Fifteen individuals nominated for the Paragon Awards were honored with the Star Awards, followed by the announcement of this year’s Paragon Award winners. Six in the Morning co-host LeAnne Taylor was the emcee for this year’s event and the honorary chair was Tom McKeon, Tulsa Community College president and a past president of Leadership Tulsa.
The Paragon Awards is a yearly event where Leadership Tulsa celebrates and honors the outstanding achievements of its members who have demonstrated extraordinary talents, commitment and vision in serving the community. 2012 Paragon Award winners were announced at the event:
Pam Carter was nominated by Chamber Music Tulsa for her fundraising, marketing, and educational efforts. Thanks to her visionary and effective leadership, is well positioned to continue presenting the world’s best chamber ensembles in concerts and education activities for decades to come.
Tim Colwell was nominated by the Rotary Club of Tulsa Foundation for his leadership on a five-year centennial project to bring five bronze sculptures and a granite monument to Rotary Plaza in downtown Tulsa. Under his leadership, the $1 million gift of public art was dedicated this year.
Sustainability Conferences Come to Downtown Tulsa
Downtown Tulsa hosted two sustainability conferences in one weekend, highlighting an increase of interest in sustainability locally and nationwide. Downstairs in the Hyatt Regency, Oklahoma State University’s Spears School of Business hosted its 2nd Annual Sustainable Enterprise Conference. Upstairs, The Environmental Federation of Oklahoma hosted its 21st Annual Meeting with the theme, “Smart Growth: Balancing Resources, Environment and the Economy.”
Rotary’s ‘Steak’ Out to Help Youth
Buying a steak lunch can do more than curb hunger. Thanks to a partnership by the Tulsa Midtown Rotary Club and Outback Steakhouse, that meal can also help several programs aimed at promoting literacy and leadership for school children in Tulsa.
Downtown Broken Arrow Creates Rose District
Downtown Broken Arrow has a new look.
The Broken Arrow City Council approved the Rose District as downtown’s new name at the Oct. 16 meeting.
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