OKLAHOMA BRIEFS
Cattlemen’s group plans photo contest
The Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association is hosting a photo contest again this year.
“The photo contest is a fun way to engage our members and get some fresh stock photos to use year-round in OCA publications.” said Chancey Hanson, the association’s communications director. “We’ve found that OCA members love to see photos that they have submitted show up on the OCA’s social media feeds or on the cover of the Oklahoma Cowman.”
All photos must be submitted by March 31. The photographer must be a member of the Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association, Oklahoma CattleWomen or the Oklahoma Junior Cattlemen’s Association. Photographers may submit one image per category.
The top three photos for each category will be selected by the photo contest selection committee. Association Facebook fans will vote for a winner in each category from May 1 through July 1. The winner of each category will receive a registration package to the association’s 2018 Annual Convention and Trade Show, and jacket and cap.
To submit a photo and view complete contest guidelines, visit www.okcattlemen.org/ oca-photo-contest.
Leadership Oklahoma opens applications
Leadership Oklahoma, a statewide leadership program in its 31st year, is accepting applications for its 2018-2019 adult class.
The organization accepts a class of 52 members each year. The criteria for selection includes demonstrated leadership on the part of applicants in their communities and state. The program is designed to be a series of issue-oriented forums and experiences, which are based on the belief that knowledge is a key element and prime motivator of leadership. It consists of an orientation session, a mandatory two-day retreat and eight two-day sessions. Classes are held in locations that best relate to the issues of importance to the state.
“Leadership Oklahoma and its graduates work to create and implement the positive changes necessary to make Oklahoma a better state,” said Marnie Taylor, president and CEO of the Oklahoma Center for Nonprofits and recruitment chair for LOK Class 32. “By learning about the issues that impact our state socially, economically and environmentally, class members are motivated to fulfill our mission of creating a dynamic network of leaders whose increased awareness and commitment to service will energize Oklahomans to shape their state’s future.”
About 1,500 people have graduated from the program and remain active in contributing to Oklahoma’s strength and vitality.
Applications are available on the Leadership Oklahoma website at leadershipoklahoma.com/ Adult-Program/AdultApplication. Completed applications must be received in the Leadership Oklahoma office no later than 5 p.m. on March 30.