DOCSLIB.ORG

73-0589829 990 200812.Pdf

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
73-0589829 990 200812.Pdf EXTENSION ATTACHED OMB No 1545-0047 Fo‘m 9 Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax ' Under sectlon 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung ‘ benefit trust or prlvate foundation) Department of the Treasury Open to Public Internal Revenue Service > The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requuements Inspection A For the 2008 calendar year, or tax year beglnnlng , 2008, and ending , 20 B cm :1 Please 6 Name or organization UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMAJ INC. ° Emeye' '“n‘mcam” “um” 9:35;? ‘33.}? Doing Business As 7 3 - o 5 8 9 8 2 9 Nam, change prlnt or Number and street (or P 0 box it mall is not delivered to street address) Room/sUite E Telephone number mum...“ :5: 1444 Nw 28TH STREET (405)236—8441 - “mm,” City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4 3'51"“ “m OKLAHOMA CITY. OK 73106 G Gross receipts $ 20, 600. 946. 9533;!“ F Name and address of prinCIpal officer ROBERT SPINKS “(3) LSIIIIZISesaIIgroup returntor E Yes No 14 4 4 NW 28TH STREET OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73106 “(bl “9 3" afil'htes mludad’ V95 - "0 i Tax-exempt status x I 501(c) ( 3 ) 4 (insert no) I I 4947(a)(1) or I I527 II 'No.' attach a Inst (see mstrucuons) J WEDsm’: ’ WWW . UNITEDWAYOKC . ORG H(C) Group exemption number p K Type of organization Lx I Corporation I I TrustI I AssoCiation I I Other 5 L Year of formation 1952i!“ State 01 legal domlCIIe OK Summary 1 Briefly describe the organization's misswn or most significant aCtIVItIeS‘ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . _ _ _ _ . _ . _ _ ., LIP. _IMBBQYR LI‘_H_E. flEf-LJ‘.HJ_ _S_AF_E_'-T_¥ r. - 512991311911. _&_ _E.C_Q1‘1_0_MI_C_ _VJELL: _BEl N9. 9?__________________ _ _ § _INPJALIPL’BL_ FEEL-1.13.5. _I_N_ 311535.112 _I_IS _ 9 E33135}; QKJ-LAAQP’LA-____________________________________ _ _ t: g 2 Check this box > I:I if the organization discontinued its operations or disposed of more than 25% of Its assets .5 3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 3 73 3 4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) I _ I I I I _ I _ I I _ _ _ I I _ I 4 72 5 Mai number of employees (Pan v. Ime 2a). 5 4 7 3 6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) I I I _ I I _ I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 6 1, 172 73 Total gross unrelated busmess revenue from Part VIII, line 12, column (C) I I I I _ I I I I I I _ I _ I I I _ 7a b Net unrelated busmess taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 . 7b NONE Prior Year Current Year w 8 Contribution and grants (Part VlI|,line 1h) I I I _ I I I I I I I I _ _ I I I I I I I I I I I I 19,228, 985. 18, 970, 843. g 9 Program sewice revenue (Part VIII, line 29) I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I NONE IE 10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d)I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 174 , 08 3 _ 98 , 87 9 . 11 Other revenue (Part VI", column (A), lines 5, 6d, Be, So, 10c, and 11e) I I I I I I I I I I I I I 217, 672 , 64 , 075 _ 12 Total revenue - add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) _ , , , , , , , 19, 620, 74 0 _ 19, 133, 797 , 13 Grants and Similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1—3) I I I I _ I I I I I I I I I I I 13 , 67 0 , 5 4 5 . 15, 32 9, 92 9 . 14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A). line 4) I _ I _ _ I I I I I I _ _ I I _ I I NONE NONE 3 15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5—10) I I I I I I I I 1 , 7 1 9, 261 , 1 , 706, 7 67 _ 2 16a Professional fundraismg fees (Part IX, column (A), line He) I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I NONE NONE; g b Total fundraising expenses, Part IX, column (D), line 25) p _ _ _1_,_ _4_7, _6_5_5_, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ m 17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a-11d. 11f-24f) I I I I I I I I I I I I I _ I _ _ 1, 374 , 092 . 1, 520, 058 . 18 Total expenses Add lines 13-17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) I I I I I I I I I I I 1 6, 7 63 , 8 98 , 18, 556, 754 , 19 Revenue less expenses Subtract line 181mm line 12, , , , , , _ , , fl , , . , . 2, 856, 842. 577,043. 3% Beginning of Year End of Year 3% 20 We" assetsrpadx. hne16> . 55. 18,149,190. 22,483,363. g; 21 Total liabilities(PartX,Iine26) I _ _ I I , _ _ , , _ , , , , .0 6,785,366. 10,972,314. 23 22 Net assets or fund balances Subtract line 21 from line 20. ; . 11 , 363, 824 . 11, 511, 04 9 . 2059«I1DECSCANNED Signature Block A _I E Under penalties of perjury, I declare that l have examined this turn, M EmannI; sched les and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete Declaration oi pre er an o i e all information oI which preparer has any knowledge Sign ’ Here Signature of officer Date ’ Type or print name and trtle Preparers } (M b 215*" :::?n':r:c:?::“~'"9 :zaarers :Ign.ame I "'3‘ 06’ emp'wed > F] ( 9004531 084 1 Us, 0",, "grafefiggygg 7°“ GRANT THORNTON LLP E'N > 36— 6055558 address-and 2' +4 211 N ROBINSON STE 1200 OKLAHOMA CITY, OK 73102 Phone "0 > 405—218—2800 May the IRS discuss this return With the preparer shown above? (See instructions) _ _ , , , , _ , , _ , , , , _ _ , _ , _ _ , , , IX I Yes I I No For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions. Form 990 (2008) 1 3210102000 HABOOV 700L 11/03/2009 10:15:09 V08-8.1 0158178.00004 5 Form 990 (2008) 73—0589829 Pa9e2 ‘Statement of Program Service Accomplishments (see Instructlons) 1 Briefly descnbe the organization's mission SEE STATEMENT 1 2 Dld the organization undertake any significant program servrces during the year which were not listed on the pnor Form 990 or 990-E27 . EYes No If "Yes" describe these new servrces on Schedule 0. 3 Old the organization cease conducting, or make signlficant changes In how It conducts, any program sewlces° . Elves No If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule 0. 4 Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization's three largest program servrces by expenses Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are requrred to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, If any, for each program service reported 43 (Code ) (Expenses $ 15 , 032 , 074_ Including grants of$ 15,329,929. ) (Revenue $ 19,133,797. ) SEE STATEMENT 6 4b (Code ) (Expenses $ “‘0'”de grants 0f 3 ) (Revenue 5 ) 4c (Code ) (Expenses $ InC'Udlng grants of $ ) (Revenue $ ) 1 4d Other program servrces (Describe In Schedule 0 ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ ) 4e Total program service expenses > $ 16, 082 #074 _ (Must equal Part IX, Line 25, column (5)) gm 1 000 Form 990 (2003) HABOOV 700L 11/03/2009 10:15:09 V08-8.l 0158178.00004 6 Form 990 (2008 73—0589829 Page3 Wehecklist of Required Schedules I Yes No 1 ‘ls the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A . 1 x 2 Is the organization reqUIred to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? I I I I I I I I I I I I I I _ _ I I I 2 x 3 Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign actIVIties on behalf of or in opposmon to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 3 x 4 Section 501(c)(3) organlzatlons. Did the organization engage In lobbying activmes'l If "Yes," complete SChedUIe Cl Part II .
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Hidden Stories, Contested Truths: the Craft of Oral History
    Hidden Stories, Contested Truths: The Craft of Oral History 47th Annual Meeting of the Oral History Association Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | October 9–13, 2013 Sponsors Local Arrangements Committee WELCOME American University Larry O’Dell, Oklahoma History Center Center for Oral and Public History, Tanya Finchum, Oklahoma State University California State University, Fullerton We are delighted to welcome you to the 47th Annual Meeting of the Oral History Association. This year’s theme, “Hidden George Kaiser Family Foundation Stories, Contested Truths: The Craft of Oral History,” reminds us of the ongoing importance of our work and the diversity HISTORY® of ways the craft is practiced. OHA’s first-ever visit to Oklahoma City and the historic Skirvin Hilton Hotel promises new Institute for Oral History, Baylor University OHA Leadership opportunities for learning about the rich and unique landscapes, communities, and history of this region. The theme Institute of Oral History, University of Texas at El Paso resonated with researchers around the globe as speakers and presenters will represent North and South America, Europe, Asia, Madelyn Campbell Annual Meeting Speaker Fund President – Mary Larson, Oklahoma State University and Oceania, along with nearly every corner of the U.S. Oklahoma Oral History Research Program, Vice President/President-Elect – Stephen Sloan, Oklahoma State University Baylor University Our special events will ground you in the history of the region, showcase a musical performance based on oral histories, Oral History Program, Department of History, First Vice President – Paul Ortiz, University of Florida challenge historical memory and memorialization, and highlight an internationally acclaimed storyteller and recording College of Arts & Sciences, University of North Texas Executive Director – Cliff Kuhn, Georgia State University artist.
    [Show full text]
  • 101 Park Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73102
    Office For Lease 101 Park Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73102 At-a-Glance The Heart of Downtown Address: 101 Park Avenue At the corner of Park Avenue and Broadway, 101 Park Avenue is at the Oklahoma City, OK 73102 center of the action in downtown Oklahoma City. Large, modern suites flooded with natural light provide tenants with vibrant views of a revitalized Type: Multi-tenant Office city. The building is adjacent to Kerr Park and within walking distance of the county and federal courthouses, hotels, gourmet dining, the city’s Rentable Area: 197,042 SF convention center and more. Floors: 14 • Direct access to the city’s Underground, connecting the building to three parking garages, restaurants and shops. Built / Renovated: 1936 | 1990 | 2016 • Elegantly appointed build-outs with high quality finishes. Typical Floor Size: 13,500 RSF MOL • Fiber ready building. • On-site building engineer. • Minutes from the I-35 / I-40 / I-235 interchange. • One-of-a-kind lobby created by sculptor Jesus Morales. Call Matt Ralls at 405.842.0100 [email protected] | wigginprop.com This material is provided for information purposes only. It is from sources believed to be reliable. However, Wiggin Properties makes no warranties or representations, expressed or implied, as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information. It is presented subject to errors, omissions, changes or withdrawal without notice. Square footage per owner. Maps © 2017 Google. Office For Lease 101 Park Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73102 Elevator Access to Underground Full Service Restaurants 1 Park Avenue Grill OKC Underground Neighborhood 2 Kitchen 324 Attractions Street Car D Line every 12-14 minutes 3 10 North Grille and Services 4 Mahogany Prime Steakhouse Street Car B Line every 15 minutes 5 Flint 6 Vast Skywalks 7 Museum Cafe 3 TO OKC NATIONAL MEMORIAL N.W .
    [Show full text]
  • 2017 – 2018 Election Results Announced
    August, 2017 Vol. 50, No. 8 A Publication of the OKLAHOMA COUNTY BAR ASSOCIATION WWW.OKCBAR.ORG 2017 – 2018 Election Results Announced The OCBA Nominations & Elections Committee, chaired by President-Elect David Cheek, announces the results of this year’s election: Judge Sheila Stinson, Michael W. Brewer, Chandra R. Graham, President-Elect Vice President Law Library Trustee 2020 Directors BACK TO SANTA FE – February 23-27, 2018 Susan Carns Stanley L. Evans Miguel Garcia Curtiss By Ryan Dean On February 23 – 27, 2018, the Oklahoma County Bar Associ- ation’s 39th Annual Ski Seminar returns to Santa Fe, New Mexico. There will be six hours of approved CLE credit. The seminar will again take place at the Inn and Spa at Loretto; which provides excep- tional spa facilities. In addition, the Inn and Spa at Loretto provides a central location to explore Santa Fe; including restaurants, art galleries, and shops all within walking distance of the Inn. The Ski Seminar is a great place to network with fellow attorneys and judges Lauren Barghols Shanda McKenney Ken Stoner in a beautiful relaxed atmosphere. Additional information will be in Hanna the September issue of the Briefcase. Mark your calendars now! Inside OBA CUBA SIZZLIN’ SUMMER From the President . 2 Volunteer Opportunities . 6 CRUISE OF SERVICE Stump Roscoe . 3 Book Notes . 6 And the Court Said . 4 Couthouse Briefs . 12 Page 8 Page 7 Obituaries . 5 Bar Observer . 12 OKLA CITY OK CITY OKLA PERMIT# 59 PERMIT# PAID US POSTAGE US PRSRT STD PRSRT 2 BRIEFCASE • August 2017 From the President BRIEFCASE August 2017 Briefcase is a monthly publication of the Oklahoma County Bar Association 119 North Robinson Ave.
    [Show full text]
  • NTI) October 9, 2018 – October 11, 2018
    T National Training Institute (NTI) October 9, 2018 – October 11, 2018 The Skirvin Hilton, Oklahoma City The Oklahoma State Accrediting Agency is hosting NTI at the historic Skirvin Hilton Hotel, Oklahoma City, OK. Conference Dates: 10/9/2018-10/11/2018 Travel Dates: 10/8/2018 & 10/12/2018 Should you have any questions regarding your visit to Oklahoma, please let us know. [email protected] or (405) 879-9600 PARKING: Valet available 24/7 One Park Avenue Oklahoma City, OK 73102 $15 per day or $28 per night. p. (405) 272-3040 [email protected] To find nearby parking facilities and on-street THE HISTORIC SKIRVIN HOTEL parking, visit Parking OKC. The historic Skirvin Hilton hotel opened to the public in 1911, billed as “The newest, finest hotel in the Southwest.” The Skirvin Hilton is one of the best hotels in Oklahoma City and has hosted notable figures as Harry Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Jimmy Hoffa, Roger Staubach, Mikhail Baryshnikov, and Bob Hope. AIRPORT & SHUTTLE: It is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Oklahoma City. Just steps from the hotel’s entrance are historic Bricktown and Oklahoma City’s major attractions including Myriad Airport: Botanical Gardens, the Cox Convention Center, The Chesapeake Energy Arena, Oklahoma Will Rogers World Airport City Museum of Art, Civic Center Music Hall and the Oklahoma City National Memorial. 7100 Terminal Drive Room Rate: Oklahoma City, OK 73159 https://flyokc.com/ $109 per night plus taxes (14.125%) for Standard King or Two Double Beds UBER – ($15-$20) LYFT – ($15-$20) Note: rate is available three days before and after conference dates Shuttles: To Make Reservations: Airport Express ($22-$27) (405) 681-3311 or (877) Call: 1-800-HILTONS or (405) 601-4300 Group Code: NASAA 688-3311 www.airportexpressokc.com Online: http://www.hilton.com/en/hi/groups/personalized/O/OKCSKHF-NASAA- Oklahoma Shuttle ($22-$27) 20181008/index.jhtml 405-428-4441 www.oklahomashuttle.com Note: Guestroom reservations may be cancelled up to 72 hours prior to arrival with no penalty.
    [Show full text]
  • Citizen-Led Renaissancepropels Oklahoma City
    OKLAHOMA CITY REtail & DEVELOPMENT Citizen-Led Renaissance Propels Oklahoma City he citizen-led renaissance rolls on in capacity of downtown hotel rooms more Oklahoma City. Just 15 years after a than doubled to approximately 1,600 total Tforward-thinking mayor teamed up with rooms. And, in the next 12 months, the city’s the business and civic leaders to support an total hotel inventory will grow from 15,000 to audacious $356 million proposal to build or more than 17,000. Right behind is downtown improve nine public amenities — known simply housing. More than 2,200 residential lofts and as MAPS (Metropolitan Area Projects), nearly condos have been announced for completion by $3 billion in public and private investments has 2010. followed, setting this city on a course for even greater achievement. The results: significant The downtown renaissance has not only increases in both visitors and property values in 2000. One facility with a 1999 market value energized the urban core, its momentum the downtown area. of $129,950 saw an increase to $1,600,000 radiates outward in every direction. “The pace by 2004. This rapid appreciation is one of the and level of investment has not shown signs of For proof of Oklahoma City’s resurgence, look most significant indicators of the economic slowing,” said Roy H. Williams, president and no further than Bricktown. This 30-block area growth from the downtown renaissance – which CEO of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber. east of downtown was mostly an abandoned included the debt-free construction of a canal, “There are signs of positive developments in warehouse district as recently as the 1990s.
    [Show full text]
  • Volume 84 No. 15 May 25, 2013
    Volume 84 u No. 15 u May 25, 2013 1090 The Oklahoma Bar Journal Vol. 84 — No. 15 — 5/25/2013 OFFICER S & BOARD OF GOVERNORS James T. Stuart, President, Shawnee Renée DeMoss, President-Elect, Tulsa EVENTS CALENDAR Dietmar K. Caudle, Vice-President, Lawton Cathy M. Christensen, Immediate Past President, Oklahoma City MAY 2013 Sandee Coogan, Norman 27 OBA Closed – Memorial Day Observed Gerald C. Dennis, Antlers Robert S. Farris, Tulsa 28 OBA Bench and Bar Committee meeting; 12 p.m.; Oklahoma Bar Robert D. Gifford II, Oklahoma City Kimberly Hays, Tulsa Center, Oklahoma City and Tulsa County Bar Center, Tulsa; Contact ­­­­­ Douglas L. Jackson, Enid Barbara Swinton 405-713-7109 O. Chris Meyers II, Lawton D. Scott Pappas, Stillwater 29 OBA Communications Committee joint meeting with Law Day Nancy S. Parrott, Oklahoma City Committee; 12 p.m.; Oklahoma Bar Center, Oklahoma City and Tulsa Bret A. Smith, Muskogee County Bar Center, Tulsa; Contact Dick Pryor 405-740-2944 or Richard D. Stevens, Norman Richard Vreeland 405-360-6631 Linda S. Thomas, Bartlesville Joseph M. Vorndran, Shawnee, Chairperson, OBA/Young Lawyers Division OBA Legal Intern Swearing-In Ceremony; 1:30 p.m.; Judicial Center, Oklahoma City; Contact Wanda Reece-Murray 405-416-7042 BAR CENTER Staff John Morris Williams, Executive Director; Gina L. Hendryx, General Counsel; Jim Calloway, JUNE 2013 Director of Management Assistance Program; Craig D. Combs, Director of Administration; 4 OBA Government and Administrative Law Practice Section Susan Damron Krug, Director of Educational meeting; 4 p.m.; Oklahoma Bar Center, Oklahoma City; Contact Gary Payne Programs; Beverly Petry Lewis, Administrator 405-297-2413 MCLE Commission; Carol A.
    [Show full text]
  • OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA Any Offers
    This Preliminary Official Statement and the information contained herein are subject to completion or amendment without notice. These securities may not be sold nor may offers to buy be accepted prior to the time the Official Statement is delivered in final form. Under no circumstances shall this Preliminary Official Statement constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. principal, premium, ifany, and interest on the Series 2016Bonds receive physical delivery ofbondcertificates. ownership beneficial of andpurchasers form, book-entry-only in topurchasers available be will interests ownership Beneficial 201 Series the for depository as act securities will (“DTC”),which New York York, New Company, Trust The Depository of nominee on MarchSeptember 1and 1,beginning March 1,2017. The Series systems, parks and recreational facilities, fire facilities, po Tax-Exempt Series2016Bond proceeds willbe used to finance c the 2016 Bonds, including transfer procedures, maybe found under system book-entry-only the regarding information Further herein. described asfurther owners beneficial such of nominees other Transfer ofsuchpaymen or itsnominee. multiple thereof. Principal ispayable a (the “City”). The Series 2016 Bonds willbe Series 2016 (the “Taxable Series 2016 Bonds”, collectively, the “Series 2016 Bonds”) arebeing issued by the City of Oklahoma C Series “Tax-Exempt (the 2016 Bonds,Series Obligation General The Taxable Series 2016 Bondproceedswillbe thereto. andamendatory supplementary Oklahoma of State the of laws and Constitution, Oklahoma the other monies available for such purpose.
    [Show full text]
  • Sponsored by Periodical Supplement to the Journal Record Published Aug. 25, 2017
    2017 SPONSORED BY PERIODICAL SUPPLEMENT TO THE JOURNAL RECORD PUBLISHED AUG. 25, 2017 Proud sponsor of the 2017 Reader Ranking Reception. 405.608.2702 commercebank.com © 2017 Commerce Bancshares, Inc. WF68641 Journal Record - Reader Ranking Ad.indd 1 8/4/2017 3:16:53 PM INTRODUCTION The results are in for the first issue of The Journal Record’s Reader Rankings. Listed inside are businesses and organizations chosen by Journal Record readers For copies of this publication contact: The Journal Record Publishing Co. | 101 N. Robinson Ave., across a wide variety of categories. Ste. 101 | Oklahoma City, OK 73102 | 405.235.3100 | JOURNALRECORD.COM ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER COPY AND WEB EDITOR ADVERTISING ACCOUNT To obtain the results, The Journal Record posted an online ballot with 52 & EDITOR Ron Clay MANAGERS categories encompassing the areas of construction and design, entertainment, Ted Streuli Wendy Duncan finance/accounting, general business, health care, higher education, hospitality, AUDIENCE Vicki Madden ADVERTISING DIRECTOR DEVELOPMENT Leslie Mahan legal services, real estate and information technology. Sarah Barrow MANAGER Amber Ragland Shaun Witt Laura Watts Readers were notified of the ballot through direct emails and print advertisements SPECIAL PUBLICATIONS EDITOR EVENTS MANAGER linking to the ballot and were encouraged to share the link with their colleagues. Jessica Mitchell Brittany Attaway In total, more than 600 businesses and organizations were listed on the official online ballot. Voters were also given the option of writing in any firms not seen DESIGNERS listed. Businesses were also added to the ballot, upon request. Robin Graves Anna Otto The ballot was open from May 10-June 10.
    [Show full text]
  • Tulsapeople Digital Edition
    goodTHE life travel By tammIE doolEy o klaHoma cIty aFtEr HoUrs The state’s capital city is just a few hours away. Try these dining and entertainment suggestions for a where-the-locals-go look at Tulsa’s sister city. iT’s our capital city and as begins spreading lunchtime interesting and beautiful a a utomobile alley in smiles at 11 a.m. (Nic’s opens at capital city as there is. downtown oklahoma 7 a.m. for breakfast). Be early, And if you doubt it, then you’ve city is home to art or wait around until closer to not had a good look around galleries, upscale lofts, the 2 p.m. closing. And if you offices and eateries. Oklahoma City. For there you’ll order the burger for takeout, be find all the appeal of a city that prepared to eat it in your parked teeters masterfully on the fine car — that’s as far as you’ll get. line dividing mass-produced Nic’s was featured on the Food modernity and swashbuckling Network’s hit series “Diners, American individualism. Drive-ins and Dives.” And maybe no time is more 1201 N. Pennsylvania Ave., (405) conducive to the discovery of 524-0999. There are no call-aheads the city’s unique treasures as the for takeout orders and Nic takes off hours that bookend the day. weekends. Call in sick and head over. So you’ve seen Bricktown. But have you walked the grounds metro wine Bar & Bistro. Go for of the Capitol at daybreak? the bread. Try to maintain room Nosed around downtown after for the food.
    [Show full text]
  • Susan Riley – Skirvin Hilton (405) 702-8505 for IMMEDIATE RELEASE [email protected]
    For additional information, contact: NEWS RELEASE Susan Riley – Skirvin Hilton (405) 702-8505 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE [email protected] Historic Skirvin Hilton Hotel Names Nationally Acclaimed Painter and Illustrator as New Artist in Residence Mike Wimmer Appointed as 2016-2017 Artist in Residence at Oklahoma City’s #1 Hotel OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (September XX, 2016)-- The Skirvin Hilton Hotel is pleased to announce Mike Wimmer as its fifth artist-in-residence. Wimmer, an accomplished illustrator and painter from Oklahoma, will work from the historic hotel’s studio space for one year to showcase his artistic talents. Born and raised in Muskogee, Okla., Wimmer earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1983 and a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Hartford University in Hartford, Conn. in 2009, where his emphasis was illustration. Wimmer’s artistic work has its own acclaim. From the cover art for Disney's Lion King Soundtrack and telephone book covers, to full-color, full-page advertisements for some of America’s largest corporations including RJR Nabisco, Procter and Gamble’s Mr. Clean, Huggies Diapers and packaging for Celestial Seasons tea box covers, his work can be seen everywhere. He is best known for his children's illustrations, which grace the covers of more than 200 books and fill the pages of almost a dozen more. Wimmer has over 40 paintings depicting historic subjects in the Oklahoma State Capitol. Wimmer currently serves as the Distinguished Visiting Artist and Gallery Director for the Oklahoma City University School of Visual Arts, where he develops young minds using his life goal and personal motto – “Learn it, live it, teach it.” He serves on the board of the Oklahoma Art in Public Spaces Oversight Committee and the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature Museum in Abilene, Texas among others.
    [Show full text]
  • Volume XCIV Number 3 Fall 2016 CONTENTS the Historic Preservation Movement in Oklahoma by Leroy H
    Editor: ELIZABETH M. B. BASS, M.A. Assistant Editor: EVELYN MOXLEY Graphic Artist: PRESTON WARE Volume XCIV Number 3 Fall 2016 CONTENTS The Historic Preservation Movement in Oklahoma By LeRoy H. Fischer Historic preservation began in Oklahoma as a result of public interest in historic and prehistoric sites. Systematic identification of historic sites in Oklahoma began in earnest in the 1920s and continues today. LeRoy H. Fischer describes the early days of historic preservation in Oklahoma, chronicling the time before the passage of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 and a few years after its passage. This article first appeared inThe Chronicles of Oklahoma 57, no. 1 (Spring 1979). 260 Development of the Historic Preservation Movement in Okla- homa, 1966–2016 By Melvena Thurman Heisch and Glen R. Roberson To celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966, Melvena Thurman Heisch and Glen R. Roberson continue the story of historic preservation in Oklahoma. The authors discuss not only the programs administered by the Oklahoma State Historic Preservation Office to fulfill the mandates set forth in the act, but also the work of American Indian tribes and preservation organizations. 278 The Legacy of Oklahoma Architecture By Lynda Schwan Ozan Oklahoma architecture reflects both the aesthetic tastes and pragmatism of Oklahomans. The environment, technology, and culture have influenced architectural design since the first shelters were built in present-day Oklahoma. Lynda Schwan Ozan illustrates the importance of Oklahoma’s architectural legacy through examples of buildings and structures saved for future generations, the impact of prominent architects, and cases of structures threatened or lost.
    [Show full text]
  • The Power of Endowment SIMPLE
    O K LAHOMA CITY COMMUNI TY FOUNDATI ON 2006 ANNUAL REPORT The Power of Endowment SIMPLE. FLEXIBLE. FOREVER. JOHN E. KIRKPATRICK 1908-2006 John Kirkpatrick was most of all a man of very generous spirit. He cared about the welfare of people and organizations and contributed in ways that he thought would encou rage opportunity and the chance to succeed. He already had a private foundation in the mid 1960s when he asked his attorney friend, Don ellisonison, to research the idea of a commu nity foundation. Mr. Kirkpatrick thought that it could provide an opportunity for other donors to m ake gifts as well as serve as a more flexible vehicle for h is own giving. In 1969 he and Ellison incorporated the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. While they enlisted other community leaders like Dean McGee, Harvey Everest and Babe Eddie to serve on the board, the new community foundation was clearly "john Kirkpatrick's project." "l think he was the only one who really understood what he was trying to do," said a bank trust officer. But john Kirkpatrick gave the new community foundation more than just a vision. He contributed generously in those first few years, he encouraged his friends and colleagues to establish funds, and he offered to match gifts for endowment funds for charities. He nurtured the organization's administrative needs, led its board for the first IO years, and provided the long term oversight that allowed the concept of the "community's endowment" to be established and to thrive. When this organization moved from Mr.
    [Show full text]