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Letters From Our House to Yours from Our Families A message from the Chairman of the Board

We are so grateful to be able to celebrate our Our Ronald McDonald House has experienced some son’s [Solomon] 2nd birthday. As we celebrate, recent changes with the retirement of Glenda Love and we remember your kindness and generosity of the hiring of Jean Ann Hankins. Jean Ann truly “hit the ground running” when she arrived in October. We are letting us stay at the Tulsa Ronald McDonald fortunate that Glenda was willing and able to serve as House. What a huge blessing during such scary a mentor to Jean Ann during this transition. So, as we and uncertain times. We will always remember say, “Welcome!” to Jean Ann, we also give a big the gift of being able to stay so close to the “THANKS!” to Glenda for her job well done! hospital in such a lovely place. We truly appreci- Last February, our board participated in a productive ate your kindness. board planning session. Aaron Fulkerson did a superb Carrie, Allan and Solomon Allday – Stillwater, OK job of evoking thoughts, leading discussion, and summarizing. We reflect- *The Alldays celebrated Solomon’s 2nd birthday by ed on our successes, examined our challenges and considered some guide- requesting gifts for the Tulsa House. This has become a lines and plans for ensuring our future success. We believe that this session tradition in the Allday household as they sent donations was significant in setting the stage for the change in our House executive to the Tulsa House in honor of his first birthday too. Happy director leadership and for us as a board as we strive to be great stewards Birthday Solomon! of our resources. § As our board goes about the work of budgeting, amending and This house and staff were a Godsend and adopting bylaws, hiring and evaluating staff, and in general doing the major help and comfort in our time of policy work of the House, we must always keep our mission: “providing a distress and need. Your hospitality and kind home-away-from-home for families whose children are being treated in words, encouragement and prayers were a Tulsa hospitals for serious medical illness or injury” foremost in our decision making.During our new board members’ orientation, I mentioned great comfort. We will never forget this place. that when I was a school principal and superintendent, I maintained a It’s amazing! commitment to make decisions based upon the students in our district. Donna, Chris and Larry – Rock Springs, WY As the current board chair, I have much the same commitment to decision § making: Decisions should be based upon the families that we serve. Our board and staff are steadfast in ensuring that our House provides a Thank you so much for allowing us to stay welcoming, safe, and consistent environment – a “safe-haven” for the here. It was a wonderful place to come and families in their time of need. We are proud of our House and the purpose rest after spending countless hours at the that it serves in Tulsa and our state! NICU. Jenny and Nick Blakey – Hominy, OK § Karen Rose Karen Rose, Ed.D. Although this is my first time at the Tulsa Chairman of the Board Ronald McDonald House, everyone was wonderful. They showed sympathy for our situation. I’ll never forget the hospitality I’ve been shown here. In Our Hearts Forever Aubrey Wheatley – Cushing, OK We would like to express our heartfelt condolences to the families and friends of these incredible children who touched our lives and will remain forever in our hearts.

Braelyn Bible – Claremore, OK William Elijah Lyon – Cameron, OK Yuridia Carrillo – Watonga, OK JoAnn Grace McCullar – Hartshorne, OK Corbyn Chapman – Muskogee, OK Aiden Millspaugh – Oklahoma City, OK Faith Rose Cotton – Stillwell, OK Tyler Nemethvango – Harrisburg, VA Jada Hayworth – Miami, OK Izabella Stafford – Dewey, OK Austin Robert LeVan-Holmes Memphis Walker – Grove, OK Thank you for celebrating my birthday with me and for all that you gave for the Ronald McDonald – Midwest City, OK Madilyn Grace Wallace – Skiatook, OK House. Lots of families will be helped because of you! — Love, Solomon Allday (age 2)

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Introducing our New Executive Director Jean Ann Hankins joins the Tulsa House upon Glenda Love’s Retirement It was a very busy end of the year 2012 as we bid farewell to Glenda Love, who retired after serving as Executive Director for the past 22 years, and welcomed Jean Ann Hankins into the Tulsa Ronald McDonald House family as the new Executive Director. Jean Ann comes to the Tulsa House with 24 years of management experience in non-profit and for-profit organizations, as well as her 17 years of experience in grant creation, grant management and fund development. Prior to joining the House, Jean Ann served as director of development and vice president of advancement at Bishop Kelley High School for over 14 years, as well as having served as the director of institutional advancement at Holland Hall for 4 years, and having gained years of experience in community Changing of the Guard … Outgoing RMH Board Chair Aaron Ful- volunteerism. kerson; Retiring Executive Director Glenda Love; New Executive Director Jean Ann has a unique tie to the Tulsa House that dates Jean Ann Hankins; and Incoming RMH Board Chair Karen Rose. back to 1990-1991 when the House was being built – she was House and shows the same enthusiasm and passion that made a committee member on the Junior League of Tulsa task force Glenda so successful for all these years.” charged with training the volunteers who would be working at If you have not had the opportunity to meet Jean Ann, the House. please stop by the House or give her a call. She is eager to get “We are so thankful to have found someone such as Jean to know our huge circle of family and friends who make our Ann to lead our organization,” said Karen Rose, Board Chair. House a home. “She brings a new perspective to the Ronald McDonald Welcome aboard, Jean Ann! Thanks for the Memories A Fond Farewell to Glenda Love on her Retirement as Executive Director A festive retirement party was held at the Summit Club on November 12, 2012 to honor Glenda Love’s 22 years as Executive Director of the Tulsa House. Board members, Advisory Board members, staff members, House volunteers, RMH supporters, family and friends gathered to pay tribute to Glenda’s long-term service to the House and to wish her well in her future endeavors. Retiree Glenda Love accepting a Lots of hugs, toasts and speeches plaque of recognition from Past Glenda were part of this great evening and Board Chair Aaron Fulkerson. Love and we look forward to hearing about Jarod her many adventures planned upon Wideman. her retirement. Glenda continued to serve through the end of 2012 Upper right: RMH Staff Members Connie Lumeyer, Finance; to assist in the transition period Brenda Carter, Resident Manager; Jean Ann Hankins, new Executive Director; Artis Gavin, Donation Box Courier; Donna and we are off to a great 2013 Almanza, Housekeeping; and Jerry Sensintaffar, Maintenance. with our new Executive Director Above: Outgoing RMH Board Officers Gayle Wagner, past Jean Ann Hankins. Thanks, VC–Volunteers, and Kimberly Joyce, past Advisory Board Chair, Glenda, for all your years of service with Glenda Love. Left: McDonald’s Owners/Operators Jay to the house that Love built! Wagner, Robert Wagner, Jr. and Robert Wagner, III.

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MIRACLE BABY BEATS ALL ODDS WITH HEART TRANSPLANT A Family’s Journey o s the McDaniel family busily For the next 2½ months, The Tulsa each morning and leaving around 7:00 prepared for the arrival of their Ronald McDonald House became each evening for a quick dinner before Atwins, they had no idea that home to Jimmie, Amanda, Katie and returning to the House for some much their lives would be turned upside baby Abigail as Leah’s life hung in the needed rest and comfort. The whole down once their adorable baby girls balance. Leah underwent eight surger- family remained a united front in the were born. Born on July 20, 2012 at ies during their stay at the Tulsa hospital room with big sister Katie the Tahlequah City Hospital, Leah House before it was determined that working on her home-school assign- arrived first, weighing 5.6 pounds, her only chance of survival would be a ments and entertaining herself with art with Abigail delivered shortly there- heart transplant. She had actually died and crafts projects, while twin Abigail after, weighing 5.1 would eat and sleep next pounds. New parents, to her sister so their bond Amanda and Jimmie would not be disrupted. McDaniel, along with “We could not have made their 10-year-old daugh- it if Abigail wasn’t such a ter Katie, were ecstatic good baby,” stated that the blessed day had Amanda. “She has been a arrived, but nothing real trooper – the perfect could have prepared the baby – and Katie is the family for the long road best big sister.” Amanda that lay ahead when they continued. learned that baby Leah Their journey then had severe medical issues. took them to St. Louis Baby Abigail was in on September 29, 2012 fine health, but doctors to anxiously await her determined that Leah heart transplant. Told required specialized med- that it could take 6–10 ical treatment immedi- weeks or more before ately. On the evening of finding a suitable heart her birth, Leah was for Leah, the McDaniels’ flown by Life Flight to prayers were answered The Children’s Hospital Big Sister Katie, from left, with twins Leah and Abigail. when a short 14 days at Saint Francis in Tulsa. later, Leah had a heart Jimmie McDaniel was able to accom- twice – once when she went into car- match. “It was a miracle. We felt like pany his newborn daughter on the diac arrest following a procedure and we had just won the lottery,” stated flight, and although Amanda had just once on the operating table – but the Mr. McDaniel. undergone a C-section, she and doctors never gave up on her and were The St. Louis Park Avenue Ronald daughter Katie, along with newborn able to bring her back each time. McDonald House became their home- Abigail, were able to arrive in Tulsa Each setback was heart wrenching, away-from-home for their six-week three days later in order for the family but the McDaniels’ unwavering faith stay during the successful heart trans- to be together throughout this fright- brought them through each ordeal. plant and recuperation period, before ening time. Their journey had just “We just kept praying, our pastor and returning to the Tulsa Ronald begun. church family at First Apostolic McDonald House for another 3-week The team of specialists diagnosed Church in Welling, Oklahoma, kept stay, while Leah continued her in- Leah with hypoplastic left heart syn- praying, the doctors prayed before patient treatment at The Children’s drome, a rare type of congenital heart each surgery and we believe it was the Hospital at Saint Francis. Then the big disease where parts of the left side of Lord that touched them to perform day arrived – December 4, 2012 – the heart are not fully developed. If the surgeries,” Amanda continued. when Leah was strong enough to go left undetected or untreated, the con- The McDaniels kept constant vigil home for the very first time. It would dition is fatal. over their daughter, arriving at 6:00 be a great homecoming for the entire

4 Our House 2.13 revised_Our House March 06.qxd 1/31/13 7:56 PM Page 5 y of the Heart McDaniel family as the began to see the light at the end of the tunnel. The McDaniels family made such an impression on everyone they met that the Tulsa community, as well as their hometown community of Tahlequah, opened their hearts and their check- books to help ease the tremendous financial strain placed upon this family facing such hardships. The nurses at The Children’s Hospital at Saint Francis collected $1,100 in donations, as well as providing numerous gift cards for their use before leaving for St. Louis; their home church – First Apostolic Church – held a community- wide fundraiser in Tahlequah, raising over $14,000 with nearly 100% partici- pation by every business in the area; and before they returned from St. Louis, a Leah McDaniel Fund was established, raising over $4,600 in one Preparing to go home for the very first time in 4½ months, Leah’s release date was a very busy night after being publicized in the day indeed. Doctors and nurses continued to stop by to say goodbye to the entire McDaniel family – Northeastern State University news- a family that had become a huge part of their lives and hearts. Pictured, from left, are Baby Leah, paper. Their final surprise was when Father Jimmy, Big Sister Katie holding baby Abigail; Mother Amanda, Dr. Mary-Jane Barth, KTUL-TV Channel 8’s Chief Pediatric Surgeon; and Dr. Mahmood Khichi, PICU Hospitalist. Meteorologist Jennifer Zeppelin arrived at the Tulsa House on Leah’s Leah displays her release date, presenting the family with Beads of Courage $500 from an anonymous viewer who necklace, representing her remarkable had heard of their plight and personal- treatment journey. ly showed up at the studio with this Each bead denotes a gift for their Random Acts of Kindness specific procedure or program. milestone and the The McDaniels are a remarkable most special bead, the family and are so thankful to have heart bead shown on stayed at Ronald McDonald Houses her chest, represents throughout their journey. They her heart transplant. became everyone’s heroes during their Big sis Katie is proud to report that Leah stays, exhibiting such grace, faith and earned 905 Beads of perseverance during the most stressful Courage! time in their lives, serving as an inspiration to everyone whose lives they Photos by Beth Bovaird touched. They felt blessed with the wants to go through this type of expe- brought her through,” Amanda stated. outpouring of love from family, friends rience, but it definitely builds back Leah’s prognosis is for a bright, and the Ronald McDonald House your faith in people,” Amanda stated. healthy future and we wish the family, as well as the support from ‘It has been a challenging journey, but McDaniels the very best as they return doctors, nurses, medical support staff there have been so many miracles to their lives with three beautiful and complete strangers. “No one along the way and we know the Lord daughters.

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Insphere Insurance Solutions held Feeding ‘Mr. Murph’ and the House … its 2nd annual Golf & Poker Classic, Tulsa Recycle and Transfer and TTCU raising $10,480 for the House! The Credit Union held a great campaign in Supporters were treated to a fun-filled March 2012 to turn Trash to Cash to benefit casino night at the Hard Rock Casino the House. Highly publicized on television, on May 24, 2012, followed by an social media platforms and in print publica- action-packed golf tournament at tions, community members were encouraged Cherokee Hills Golf Club the follow- to bring their recyclables to any of the TTCU ing day. Sponsors included Hard Rock Casino, Cherokee locations across the 918 and feed “Mr. Hills Golf Club, James Tice, V Tulsa Magazine, QuikTrip, Murph,” the recyclable container. By simply recycling, Justin Hobbs Creative, Don Thornton Cadillac, Regal Car community members made a difference in the lives of our Sales & Credit, Cottam Publishing Inc. and The Canebrake. families, raising over $300 for the House. Insphere Insurance Solutions is a proud corporate sponsor of Ronald McDonald House Charities with their branch offices volunteering and holding fundraisers for their local Houses. We are so honored to have the support our Insphere’s local branch office and appreciate their steadfast dedication to the House. Special thanks to Scott Crawley, Insphere’s Agency Manager in Tulsa, and Janet McDaniel, Teeing up for the House … Crawley team It’s the Real Thing … Great Plains Coca-Cola Bottling Company members ready to show off their golfing prowess Insphere’s Sales has joined forces with the Tulsa House with their commitment to volunteer at Insphere Insurance Solution’s 2nd Annual Assistant/Recruiter, and support us financially. Their employees and family members spread Golf Classic are, from left, Colleen Jerger, who spearheaded holiday cheer in December 2012 with a special service day at the House – Jonathan Crawley, Greg Spears and Scott this event both rolling up their sleeves to help keep our House in tip-top shape. Crawley, Insphere’s Tulsa Manager. years. Golden Arches pave the way to Success . . . McDonald’s Tulsa Cooperative, composed of And the winners McDonald’s Owners/Operators of are … Insphere’s are our Golf Classic the greater Tulsa area, champions, from heroes. Their steadfast support of the left: Brett Casey, Tulsa House is a true testament to Ryan Gurzi, Eric the ideal relationship between a Lopez and Pete community’s local Ronald McDonald House and the Womack. McDonald’s Owners/Operators in that respective communi- Congratulations! ty. The word thank you is inadequate for the level of their involvement each and every day. This past year alone, the McDonald’s Tulsa Co-op, held innovative fundraisers to support the House. Their 12th Annual Day of Love, held on February 7, 2012, raised an incredible amount – $71,557 – 6 Our House 2.13 revised_Our House March 06.qxd 1/31/13 7:56 PM Page 7 the House

with the special promotion of 59¢ hamburgers and 69¢ cheeseburgers for their customers all day long. But the Tulsa area McDonald’s Owners/Operators did not stop there – they also designed and promoted a special coupon book filled with McDonald’s treats for customers to purchase. This special promotion raised an additional $19,387 for our House. But wait, there’s more – they donated 1¢ from the purchase of every Happy Meal, raising $27,428. Their total donation for the year 2012 was an amazing $118,372! These heroes also support our House in many other ways, including: representation on our RMH Board and Advisory Board; McDonald’s canister donations from the 76 Tulsa ♪♪ 99 Cans of Food on the Wall ♪♪ … Wichita Technical area and northeast Oklahoma McDonald’s restaurants; Institute delighted our guest families with the donation of 1017 cans of contributions and attendance at other House fundraisers; food products in November 2012, just in time for the holiday season. Their personal monetary contributions for much-needed House successful food drive was music to our ears! Pictured, from left, are Jean items; and gifts of goods and services for the House and Ann Hankins, RMH Executive Director, with Wichita Technical Institute representatives. guest families, as well as special treats for our House volunteers (McFriends) on special occasions throughout the year to show our appreciation for their dedicated service. If you get a chance to meet any Tulsa area McDonald’s Owner/ Operator, take the time to express your appreciation for their unwavering support.

Whirlpool employees teamed up with ONEOK employees, via their Volunteers with Energy (VWE) program, to modernize our double Say Cheese … Over 40 Central Tech students from the Drumright kitchen. Whirlpool generously donated and installed new appliances – two Campus took time out of their busy schedules in December 2012 to hand- cook tops, two ovens and two microwaves – with the ultimate goal of equip- deliver 15 boxes of non-perishable items to the House. Our guest families, ping the entire kitchen with all Whirlpool appliances. To celebrate, ONEOK staff members and House volunteers were thrilled to see student volun- VWE cooking volunteers provided a feast for our guest families. Special teerism in action. These outstanding students are members of two student thanks to Linda Frazier, ONEOK VWE cooking volunteer, who spearhead- organizations – SkillsUSA and Business Professionals of America – in ed this entire project. Pictured are Whirlpool employees, taking a quick break the Graphic Design and Business Information Technology areas. from their installations in August 2012, to smile for the camera. Community Outreach – Grant Program RMHC of Tulsa awards grants to organ- fund programs focusing more on educa- Appointed Advocates; Family Safety izations that directly benefit children tional and/or medical needs of children. Center; Hominy Public Schools; The Links, ages 0–18. Although we are a 501(c)(3), In 2012, the Tulsa House awarded Inc., Tulsa Chapter; The #14 Foundation – we are able to award grants because $64,500 in grants to 8 deserving organi- PIT Project; The Salvation Army; Tulsa of the generosity of RMHC Global and the zations serving children in our communi- Advocates for Protection of Children; and donation box program. We specifically ty. These organizations are: CASA–Court Tulsa Children’s Museum.

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McDazzle 2012 An Inspirational Affair

he verdict is in: “Inspire” McDazzle 2012’s black- and-white theme was actually quite colorful. Yes, T supporters came decked out in stunning black-and- white attire to coordinate with the sophisticated black-and white-décor, but the evening was filled with a colorful array of activities that captured the hearts of all in attendance. Patrons turned out in force on August 25, 2012 at the Tulsa Convention Center for the 23rd annual gala to show their support for the House. McDazzle Chair Tifani Pinson, Honorary/Patron Co-Chairs Gary and Sandra Trennepohl, along with their industrious committee members, dazzled supporters from start to finish. Raising $65,000 for the House, guests were treated to a lively cocktail reception while bidding on silent auction items, participating in the Wine and Restaurant Pulls and donating

$10 per ticket for a chance to win spectacular raffle items Photography Photos Michael’s Steven by MichaelSteven Hall, generously donated by Camperland of Oklahoma and Moody’s Jewelry. A gourmet dinner with entertainment Welcome to McDazzle 2012 … Honorary/Patron Chairs, from left, Gary by singer Olivia Edwards and accompanist Dave Mooney, and Sandra Trennepohl, with McDazzle Chair Tifani Pinson and RMH Board Chair Aaron Fulkerson. followed by RMH presentations orchestrated by Mistress of Ceremonies LeAnne Taylor, KOTV–Channel 6, provided quite a full agenda. But that’s not all – the successful Live McDazzle 2012 Committee Auction, under the direction of auctioneer Jay Litchfield, Tifani Pinson, Chair provided incredible items and adventures for guests to win Sandra & Gary Trennepohl, Honorary Co-Chairs before topping off the evening with dancing to the beat of Kim Fairchild Linda Johnson Lucia O’Connor Janie Harris Glenda Love Diana Siex DJ Connection. It really is black-and-white: McDazzle 2012 Joyce Hobbs Connie Lumeyer Elle Strube was a huge success! Rita Jackson Sarah Willis

We invite you to Share A Night Donors SHARE A NIGHT McDazzle guests rallied around the opportunity to directly help guest families by pre-paying for with our guest their stay. Families are asked to pay a nominal $10 nightly fee, but no one is ever turned away for families — a special inability to pay. The financial strain placed upon families with seriously ill children can greatly limit way of assisting their ability to meet all financial obligations and to ease this burden, a total of 869 nights were sponsored by the following generous supporters: our families by pre-paying their $10 1 Night 10 Nights 30 Nights 100 Nights Rebecca Miller Brandi Bartee Tenille Brown James Medill requested nightly fee. Casey Willis Lana & Haywood Hill Michael Johnson Todd Rolland Fill out the form on Lucia & John O’Connor Rocky Moore Lori Rowan Page 15 or call us 7 Nights Dion Owens Kari Edwards 14–15 Nights Larry Payne 250 Nights at 918.496.2727. Carl Gough Cheri Decker Bill Peacher Howard & Billie Barnett Sleep tight! Ryan Gurzi Patrick Kuehn Sandra & Gary Trennepohl Janet McDaniel 20 Nights Ted Sherwood

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It’s a family affair … Retiring Executive Director Glenda Love, center, joins long-term supporters, Lucia and John O’Connor (right and far right), with their daughter Carolyn and her new husband Lee Von Tungeln (left and far left). Lucia currently serves as a RMH Board Officer – VC–Resource Develop- ment/Public Relations and John has been on the Advisory Board for over 20 years now, after having served as the House’s McDazzle 2012 second board president. Lucia is actually Wine Pull Donors the person who named our annual Gayle Abney fundraiser – McDazzle – 23 years ago! Greg Burns Rod Davidson Cheri Decker Doubletree Warren Place Friends of the RMH – Tulsa Girouard Vines Beverly Griffin You ought to Hideaway Pizza be in pictures Jarboe Sales ... McDazzle Linda Johnson Chair Tifani Keith Jones Pinson, left, Kimberly Joyce with our John & Lucia O’Connor incredible Old Village Wine & Spirits Mistress of Lynn Peacher Ceremonies Tifani Pinson LeAnne Primo’s Fine Wine & Spirits Karen Rose Taylor, Seventy First Wine & Spirits KOTV- Valerie Stendebach Channel 6. Marlo Turner Gary & Sandra Trennepohl Trojan Wine & Spirits Robert Wagner, Jr. Gayle & Bob Wagner

What’s for dinner? … Restaurant Pull volunteers ready for Restaurant Pull Donors the rush of McDazzle guests who will be purchasing ‘mystery Albert G’s meals’ from our generous restaurant donors. Dinners sold The Bistro at Seville Back Alley Blues BBQ out quickly! From left, Old Navy employees, Itzel Baxter’s Interurban Hernandez-Ortega, Emily Pittman, Bridget Jones and BBD Brookside Phyliss Guthrie, District Manager. Café Ole Camille’s – Kings Point Village Carino’s Special Thanks! Charleston’s The Cheesecake Factory Camperland of Oklahoma Cherry Lowther Petal Pushers Chuy’s Linda Duncan Sharon McCarty Scott & Brandi Phillips Cosmo’s Café & Bar Beckie Cunningham Hendrix Metcalf Gun Show Jerry Sensintaffar Share A Night Superstars … Patrons Billie Jason’s Deli Joe Momma’s Kevin & Tammy Hern Metro Appliances & More Leanne Taylor, and Howard Barnett not only supported McDazzle KEO Jarboe Moody’s Jewelry KOTV-Channel 6 in a big way, but also became our largest Share Linda Johnson A Night donors to date with the purchase of 250 Los Cabos Old Navy Employees Patrick & Alex Taylor Mazzio’s Kohl’s pre-paid nights for RMH guest families who are (Woodland Hills Plaza) – PF Chang’s Danna Sue Walker, KOTV-Channel 6 Manager Phyliss Guthrie unable to contribute their $10 requested nightly fee. Smashburger Jay Litchfield, Auctioneer Tulsa World An incredible gift to our families! Ted’s Café Escondido

McDazzle 2012 Patrons PATRON OF INSPIRATION PATRON OF CHARITY ($2,500) PATRON OF GOODWILL ($500) John & Lucia O’Connor ($5,000 and above) Bank of Oklahoma Dr. Stanley & Barbara Grogg Bill & Lynn Peacher The Bama Companies, Inc. Bryan Close Hogan Taylor, LLP State Representative Jabar & Blue Cross Blue Shield of Fred & Kellie Harlan Lynn Jones & James Medill Jillian Shumate Oklahoma OSU–Tulsa Mainspring, LLC Jon & Valerie Stendebach The Mervin Bovaird Foundation Gary & Sandra Trennepohl McFarland Architects, PC James F. Tice Dillard’s Williams Companies F&M Bank & Trust Company McDonald’s of Oklahoma PATRON OF HUMANITY ($1,500) Nelson Auto Group Community Care HMO C.W. Titus Foundation Marty & Bonnie Rinehart Drs. David & Patricia Smith

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The Tulsa Ronald McDonald House could not fulfill its mission without the continued support of community members. Although affiliated with a network of 322 Ronald McDonald Houses worldwide, each House is locally owned and operated by an independent, non-profit corporation and is entirely dependent upon donations for its success. We thank the following contributors who have shown their support in so many ways from March 16, 2011 through December 31, 2012. If we have erred or omitted anyone, we sincerely apologize and ask for your help in correcting our records by calling 918.496.2727 or contact us on-line at www.rmhtulsa.org.

INDIVIDUALS Derrel Fortner Mr. & Mrs. Jim McKellar Randy Smith C.W. Titus Foundation Gayle Abney Melissa Fourkiller James Medill & Lynn Jones Kent Snodgrass Caesar Condes Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Adwon Steve & Beth Frank Dr. & Mrs. Jose Medina Kurt Snodgrass Camp Fire USA–Spirited Allan & Carrie Allday Darrel & Sandy Fry Rebecca Miller Carolyn Danley & Eddie Snow Artists Ms. Susan Appel Dr. Gwen Gibson William & Janet Milo K.C. & Yvonne Sorrells Campbell–Lepley/Hunt Elaine Archer Deidra Golphin Pat Moore Valerie Mills Stendebach Foundation Timmy Dean Asher Kevin & Shelly Gore Mr. & Mrs. Rocky Moore Denise & Dave Stockton CarMax Kelli Bailey Carl Gough Dennis Morris Micah Sunday Chesapeake Energy–Arkoma Howard & Billie Barnett Karen Greathouse Sondra Denise Morris Mr. & Mrs. Paul E. Swain, III Golf Tournament Judith Anne Barnett Craig & Jana Grotts Rodney & Tina Mott Mr. & Mrs. Dave Sylvan Chesapeake Energy Pat Beaver Randy Gurzi Rosilee & John Mugley Dana L. Taylor Corporation Kate Beineman Edward P. Hamilton Steven Murphy Mary Kristin Temple Chesapeake Energy–Softball Jason & Keli Bennett Tyson R. Hammer Ken & Kara Neal James Tice Tournament Mr. & Mrs. Bob Berrong Alice Hanley & Rahim Axxan Victor & Mary Neal Dr. & Mrs. Gary Trennepohl Chubb & Son Insurance Donald & Vernice Bersche David A. & Pat L. Hansen Kevin & Becky Nelson Mrs. Kristi Vculek Coca-Cola Company Donald & Barbara Blackburn Robert & Maryann Hastings John & Lucia O’Connor Kendra Wade Collinsville Middle Mrs. Nancy Boruta Barbara J & Jack Heller Ms. Linda Orr Mr. & Mrs. Robert Wagner, Jr. School–NJHS Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Boulden Riggin Heller Dennis Owens Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Weiss Community Care of Mary Ellen & Gary Bridwell Haywood Hill Dion Owens, M.D. Marilyn O. Wewerka Oklahoma Robert Brooks Brittany Levan & W.R. Holmes Rebecca Papen Paul Wheeler Concannon, Miller & Co.–CPAs Kevin & Tonika Brown William Hochard Sridhar & Saratha Cathlene Wiedenhoefr ConocoPhillips–Matching Sarah & Stephen Brown Jaunita Honeyman Parameswaran Steven & Anna Wilcox Grants Tenille Brown E. Horne Jean Parks Sherry Sue Williams Scott Crawley & Associates Mr. & Mrs. Terry Brumbaugh Mark & Pam Hoskins Lynn & Bill Peacher Casey Willis Delta Communications Greg Burn Millard L. House Mr. & Mrs. Matt Peak Dorothy Willis & Bonnie Services, Inc. Lynn Busenburg Mr. & Mrs. Bob Hunt Tabitha Pelfrey Malavolti Delta Delta Delta Alumni Lillian M. Cantrell Mark P. Ingram Michael & Diane Pine Mr. & Mrs. James Wood Association Ms. Vanessa Christenson Susanne & John Ishee Ann Pool Peyton Wooster Dillard’s Ms. Stephanie Cipolla Rita Jackson Connie & David Potter Harold & Sandra Wysong Domestic Violence Carlton & Sandra Clark Michael Johnson Spencer Powell Daniel & Teryl Young Intervention Services, Inc. Kimberly Clark Lynn Jones & James Medill Kim Powers Ned & Dawn Young Dominion Enterprises Ethel & L.B. Coe Mr. & Mrs. Ron Kasl Mr. Harish Ramanathan Dawn & Ned Young Erin Donovan & Associates Travis Combs Edward & Marilyn Keller Rosalyn Ramsey William & Wanda Youngblood EZCORP Foundation Ceasar Condes Donna Kettl & Friends–Bunco Melissa Reese Jean A. Zimmerman First Presbyterian Church Jane Cook Sherie King Mr. & Mrs. Dan Retchloff –Women's Missionary Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Cook Susan Vollman King Bob & Marion Richardson BUSINESSES, Group Terri D. Cool Lawrence & Elizabeth Krafft Mr. & Mrs. Martin Rinehart FOUNDATIONS & First Presbyterian Church Perina Couch Mr. & Mrs. Kuehn Dr. David & Mrs. Patricia SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS –Youth Group Nancy Crandall Susan E. Leach Roberts AEP Connects Volunteer Golden Nugt, Inc. Angie Cranfrone Mary A. Lee Randy & Deborah Robertson Grants Program Golf Club of Oklahoma Scott Crawley Marcus Lemon Dr. & Mrs. Bernard N. Alpha Delta Pi Foundation, HADMAC, Inc. Duane Crosby Patricia & Timothy Littler Robinowitz Inc. Harp Service Company Randell Crow Glenda Love Daniel & Terrye Robins American Cold Storage–Tulsa Henningsen Cold Storage William & Deborah Daniels Mr. & Mrs. Jeff Lovell Robert & Linda Roggendorff American Legion Auxillary Hidden Valley Southmont Zoe Daniels Reece & Madilyn Lovell Karen Rose Unit 308 Estates Association Cheri Decker Mr. & Mrs. Allen B. Lovitt Teryl & Hayley Rose American Sewing Guild HoganTaylor LLP Stanley & Margaret Arturo R. Wong Loya Lori Rowan Amtgard Inc. House of Style Delesdernier Family of Ida Mae Gamble James & Sharon Ruley Angola United Methodist Industrial Maintenance Holly DeMaro Lucas Sarah Sanders-Fields Church Contractors of Houston, Inc. Jessica Dixon-Neal Connie Lumeyer Isabel R. Sanditen AT&T Insphere Insurance Solutions Max Doenges Jan & Duncan MacDonald Marilee Scott AT&T Matching Grant Insphere Golf Tournament Lorrie A. Dozier Laxmi Mandadi Deidra Sellers AT&T Services, Inc. Jess Dunn Correctional Dr. Diane Dross J. Rex & Shay J. Mansur State Representative Jabar Bama Foods Limited Center Donald & Linda Duncan Laura & Kevin Marcum Shumate Partnership Jessie Rees Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Duncan Kelly Martin Shelly, Jacob & Matt Sitton Bank of Oklahoma Jessica Dixon-Neal, Inc. Kari Edwards Susan C. Mason Dr. Derrick, Sydni, Jessica, Baxter’s Interurban Jiffy Lube Marilyn Fergus Gary & Cynde McAllister Kendal & Johnette Skaggs BBI–Bill Bartman Institute Kimberly-Clark Michael A. & Sally J. Finley Mary J. McCormick Rick Slatten Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kline Cash Register Company Martha & Mark Fischer Janet McDaniel Dr. David Smith & Dr. Patricia Oklahoma Kohl's Bonnie D. Ford Connie McKnight Muller-Smith BP Fabric of America Fund KTAK Corporation I 10 Our House 2.13 revised_Our House March 06.qxd 1/31/13 7:56 PM Page 11

Labette Baptist Church Dr. Derrick Skaggs & Arkansas Alumni Association, Camille’s Sidewalk Café Jeremy & Kim Fairchild Laredo Petroleum, Inc. Associates Inc.–Tulsa Area Chapter Jennifer Campbell Faith United Methodist Leake Auction Company St. John Medical Center–3 Arts & Science Council of Camperland of Oklahoma Church M&M Express Services, Inc. North Surgery OSU CarMax Famous Dave’s BBQ MainSpring LLC Stampin’ Up Asbury Church–Mission- Jane Ellen Carpenter Jackie Fare Mako Resources, LLC Sudden Cardiac Arrest Minded Class Mide & Gayla Castaldi Farmers Insurance Massages 4 Causes Association Aspen Park Baptist Church Catoosa Public Schools Fat Guys Burgers Mathews Foods, Inc. Summit Bank Aspen Park Baptist Church– Caz’s Chowhouse Phil & Jessica Faubert McDonald’s Corporation Summit Financial Group Ladies 4 Sunday School Celebrity Attractions Mary Pat Fennema McDonald’s Glasshouse TAR Resources of Oklahoma, Class Central Liquor Jay Fields McDonald’s McHappy Day LLC AT&T Pioneers–Tulsa Life Central Oklahoma Vo-Tech Fine Airport Parking McDonald's of Catoosa, Tennessee Bun Company Members School First Christian Church Chouteau, Pryor & Vinita The CarMax Foundation Ave Maria House Central Technology First Christian Church of McDonald's of Oklahoma The F&M Bank and Trust B&M Oil Company Students–Drumright, OK Owasso Advertising Associates, Inc. Company Back Alley Blues BBQ Charleston’s First Presbyterian Church McDonald’s of Okmulgee The Goddard School Bahama Sun Cheesecake Factory First Presbyterian Church– McDonald’s of Owasso The Golf Club Foundation Bailey Ranch Golf Course Chesapeake Energy West Fork, AR McDonald's Tulsa The Mended Hearts, Bakers Street Pub & Grill Chicago Bears First Watch Cooperative Inc.–Tulsa Green Country Matt & Mary Baldwin Chicago Cubs Fleming’s McDonald's USA Chapter 8 Barbee Cookies Chosen Generation Youth Gina Fowler McFadke I The Mervin Bovaird Barnes & Noble Booksellers Ministries Fox Broermann Dentistry McMolly Enterprises, Inc. Foundation Adrian Bart Church of Battle Creek Fox Cleaners, Inc. MedCare Hospitality Inc. The Rebecca Castaldi Brigette Basse Church of the Resurrection Karen Freet Memorial High School¬–PTA Memorial Battlecreek Golf Course Circle G 4H–Rogers County Fuji’s Merrill Lynch Wealth The Sam J. & Nona M. Baxter’s Interurban Cirque du Soleil–Michael Garden Deva Management–Bank of Rhoades Foundation Merrily Bedford Jackson Immortal Chery Gegelman America The Unlaub Company, Inc. Bella Vita Spa & Salon Cohlmia’s Jamie & Mark Gentry Mid South Baking Company The Williams Companies Brandy Benoit Cooper Family Russell & Julie Gibbs MidFirst Bank Foundation, Inc. Laurie Berkner COSI Gilcrease Museum Mile High United Way Tulsa National Bank Chloe Berlloux Cosmo’s Girl Scout Troop # 88 Moroch & Associates Tulsa Recycle & Transfer Inc. Best Western Trade Winds Cotton Patch Girl Scout Troop #127 Nelson Auto Group Vox Printing, Inc. Central Chloe Crocker Girl Scout Troop #195 Nelson Automotive Finance Williams Companies– Beyond the Label Cunningham Fine Jewelry Girl Scout Troop #265 LLC Employee Matching Gifts Biergarten Larry Curtis Girl Scout Troop #390 OES #92–Past Matrons Williams Companies Big Creek Baptist Church Daily Grill Girl Scout Troop #550 ONEOK, Inc. Foundation, Inc. Billy Sims Barbecue Daisy Girl Scout Troo #291 Girl Scout Troop #557 Organization of Rural Zarrow Family Foundation Bishop Kelley High School Zoe Daniels Girl Scout Troop #581 Elementary Schools Bishop Kelley High School– Davenport 4-H Dairy Club Girl Scout Troop #590 –Welling, OK GIFTS OF GOODS Track Deatherage Family Girl Scout Troop #596 OSU–TULSA & SERVICES Kaylea Bixler Christine Detrick Girl Scout Troop #609 OU–Tulsa College of Gayle Abney Blitz 2000 Navy Girls Soccer Dickey’s BBQ Girl Scout Troop #915 Nursing–Student Nurse Abuelo’s Bloom Dillard’s Girl Scout Troop #929 Association Accurate Auto Body & Glass Blue Jean Baby Discoveryland! Girl Scout Troop #1438 Petroleum Motor Transport Addie Cleary Bonefish Grill Disney Store Girl Scout Troop #1456 Association of Oklahoma Albert G’s John & Alta Bond Diva Girlz Studio Glazer’s of Oklahoma Precision Components Allan, Carrie & Solomon Boomtown Tees Dixie Stampede Joesf Glaude –Company Employees Allday Boston Avenue Methodist DoubleTree Hotel Warren Global Client Solutions Progressive Casualty Mr. & Mrs. Rex Alexander Church Place Golf Club of Oklahoma Insurance Company All Star Sports Complex Bounce U Connie Dougherty Grandview Baptist Progressive Casualty Alpha Delta Pi Boxworks Downstream Casino Resort Church–Ladies Bible Study Insurance Company Ambassador Hotel Linda Bradshaw Lorrie Dozier Great Harvest Bread Foundation A.M.E. Oklahoma Conference Braum’s Dr. Phil and The Doctor Company QEP Energy Company of Youth Heidi Braver Linda Duncan Great Plains Coca-Cola Quail Creek Villa Seniors AME Church–Tulsa District Kayla Brinkman Dwelling Spaces Karen Greathouse Regal Car Sales & Credit LLC Youth April Brizendine Dynamic Brands Green Mountain Coffee Yvonne Richardson American Heart Association Broken Arrow Christian Home Ernest & Julio Gallo Beverly Griffin Memorial Foundation American Legion Educators Fellowship Wanda Edwards Guts Church Charitable Trust Auxiliary–Unit 308 Brooks Fine Arts Academy El Chico’s Guts Church–Guts Girls Sol Robinowitz Foundation American Red Cross Brookside by Day El Guapo’s Give Back RMHC, Inc. Chapters American Sewing Guild Brothers Pizza Elements Steakhouse Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Ronald McDonald House Mr. Mack Amini Lady Brown Elote Café Tashauna Harring Charities Amini’s Galleria Juliana Buchanan Embassy Suites Carol Harris Ronald McDonald House Amtgard, Inc. Build-A-Bear Workshop Equity Insurance Company Harvard Avenue Christian Charities–McHappy Day Emily Anderson Cain’s Ballroom Ervin Photography Church SJK, LLC–McDonald’s Andy B’s Cajun Ed’s–Herbert's Espo Fire & Water Henningsen Cold Storage Specialty Meats Restoration Herbert’s Specialty Meats 11 Our House 2.13 revised_Our House March 06.qxd 1/31/13 7:56 PM Page 12

Alexandria & Dana Hickok Sandra Lee Oklahoma American Veterans Rib Crib The Children's Academy Hidden Valley Southmont LEGOLAND Discovery Association Carol Richardville The Children’s Hospital at Estates Association Center–DFW Oklahoma Aquarium Riddle Plant Farm Saint Francis–NICU Bea Hidy Lincoln 4-H Club Oklahoma Order of Eastern Mr. & Mrs. Brad Rinehart The Church of Battlecreek Hilton Branson Convention Carrie & Cody Little Star Riverview Wine & Spirits The Church of Jesus Christ of Center Liv a Little Boutique & Gifts Oklahoma Parents Center, Inc. Robertson Tire Co., Inc. Latter Day Saints Hime’s Happy Hour Living Oaks Baptist Church Oklahoma Society of Marylee Robison The Corn Popper Gerald & Johnna Himes Sandra Livingston Perianesthesia Nurses Todd Rolland The Goddard School Johnna Himes & Julie Gibbs Gracelyn Logsdon Old Navy–Owasso Thomas & Melinda Rosser The Lolly Garden Jason Hines, PGA LMI Aerospace, Inc. Old Navy–71st Street Sage Culinary Studio The Quantum Quill William Hochard Los Cabos Old School Bagel Saint Catherine School The Rebecca Castaldi Shanin Hollis Steven & Charlene Lusk Old Village Wine & Spirits Saint Francis Ave Maria Memorial–Mike & Gayle Hollywood Theaters Lynco, Inc. Omega Pi Chapter, ESA House–School Age Castaldi Judy Von Holten Joey Manduano, D.O. On a Whim Program The Stock Pot Marty Howerton Jeane Martin Order of Eastern Star–Bixby Saint Francis Gift Shop The University of Tulsa Hyatt Regency Tulsa Susan C. Mason #402 Saint Francis Health System The University of Ida Red Boutique Mathnasium of South Tulsa ORU–Department of Saint Matthew’s United Tulsa–Department of Incredible Pizza Barbara McCall Athletics Methodist Church Intercollegiate Athletics Institute of Real Estate Jennie McCullough ORU–Mabee Center Sam's Club–Tulsa Hills The Vintage Pearl Management McDonald's Employees of Kristen Osburn Shelby Sansone The Uprising Church Jeannine Irwine Okmulgee, Checotah, Out South Wine & Spirits Science Museum Oklahoma The William & Ann Atherton Israel Diamonds Henryetta, Dunstin, Antlers Owasso Assembly #209 Sculptures Foundation Ruth Ives & Okemah, OK Owasso Church of Christ Seasonal Concepts Thomas Grange #352 J. Cole Shoes Ron McGee Owasso Rainbow Girls Seeking Sitters 3 Kookyteers J. Spencer Jewelry & Gifts McGill’s Assembly Carl & Martha Shufeldt Tom Launius Photo James E. McNellie’s Public Sarah & Arielle McKenna Panera Bread Silver Dollar City Toni’s Flowers House Sarah Beth & Grace McKenna Park Plaza Church of Christ Mark Sitrin T R U Jarboe Sales Regis McMahon Family Brandon & Shanna Parker Six Flags Over Texas Trojan Wine & Spirits Jazzercise McMolly Enterprises, Inc. Parkhill’s South Liquor & Wine Skin Care Institute Tulsa Golf JCCC Veterans Club Meadowbrook Country Club Kailee & Joy Parnasky Skin Medic Tulsa Golf–Page Belcher Jessie Rees Foundation Melting Pot Lynda Paul Bernie Skinner Mohawk Park Jiffy Lube Mended Hearts–Chapter 8 Pavilion Family of Chelsi Slater Tulsa Granite, LLC Jimmy Lee’s Total Fitness Paula Mendenhall Tabitha Pelfrey Kathy Sluiter Tulsa Lawns of Perfection Joe Momma’s Wanda Mendenhall John Perona Amelia Smith Tulsa Opera Joesf Glaude Merritt’s Bakery Molly & Mary Beth Perona Gary Smith Tulsa Stained Glass John G. Shedd Aquarium Merry Maids George & LeeAnne Perry Snowgoose Tulsa World of Gymnastics Johnny Carino’s Metro Appliances & More Petty’s Fine Foods South Lakes Golf Course Tulsa Zoo Friends Pat & Dale Johnson Kirk & Christi Miller Philbrook Museum of Art South Oklahoma Spirits Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Turnipseed Lynn Jones Miller’s Swim School Physicians Immediate Care Southern Agriculture Cheryl Turnipseed Bok Kao Miss Jackson’s Penthouse Pierce Phillips Charity Southern Hills Baptist Church Twisted Soul Sisters Ashley Kaske Salon Tifani Pinson Southern Oklahoma Spirits Two Tomatoes Records Kathleen’s Kids Miss Shelly’s School of Dance Pizza Hut Southwest Airlines United Methodist Richard Kenny Montag Photography Play Group with a Purpose Southwood Landscape & Church–Mid-High Youth Donna & Robert Kettl Larry & Sandy Mocha Polo Grill Nursery Mission Camp Donna Kettl & Ladies of Lacy Moody Porter Peach 4H Club Spaghetti Warehouse Lacy VanBrunt Dillard's Moody’s Jewelry Elizabeth & Christine Poulter Sports Boutique Victory Assembly of God Shearie King Lynda Morrow Laura Powell Toni & Stephen Stanley Vintage Liquor Kirk of the Hills Presbyterian Mr. Klean Car Wash Premium Brands Don & Mary Stanton Richard F. Volz Church–Bible Study Mt. Zion Baptist Church Price Tower Arts Center Stone Bluff Cellars Judy Von Holten Kirlins Hallmark Store Rosilee & John Mugley & Primo’s Fine Wine & Spirits Stone Canyon Elementary Kindra Wade Kitchen Ideas–Roger Friends Purple Glaze Jan Stuart Maggie & Robert Wagner, Jr. Shollmier Nancy Mullins Purple Plum Deli & Catering, Sudden Cardiac Arrest Gayle & Robert Wagner, III Kleinfelder Engineering National Association of Letter LLC Association Wagoner County 4H Club Services, Inc. Carrier Auxiliary 2720 Putman Wines Sugar Art Kathleen Waikel Kohl’s–Tulsa National Cowboy & Western QEP Energy Company Summerside Vineyards & Water Park of America Ron & Marjorie Kolker Heritage Museum Queenie’s Winery Waterfront Grill Carely Kruse Karen Nelson Quest Dance Shop Summit Financial Group Wendy Wellborn Virginia Kuch New York Mets QuikTrip Surface West Corporation Kumon Stephanie Newbrough Nan Ray T.A. Lorton Western Trade Winds John Lackard DDS NICU–The Children’s Hospital, Red Oak Assembly of Tag Brookside Boutique White Hawk Golf Club Lamar Outdoor Advertising Saint Francis God–Kids for Christ Jan Talbott Angie White S.A.. Lane Nielsen’s Red Rock Canyon Grill Target Ivan Lee White, Jr. Mr. & Mrs. Steve Largent O.B.I. Regis McMahon Family Ted’s Café Escondido Lisa White Laureate Psychiatric Clinic & Oak Tree Photography Relax the Back–Tulsa Temple Israel Day School Whitey’s Pawn & Tools Hospital OES #91–Colgate Republic National The Buckingham Group Whole Foods LDF Wine & Spirits OES #92–Past Matrons Distributing The Canebrake Wichita Technical Institute 12 Our House 2.13 revised_Our House March 06.qxd 1/31/13 7:56 PM Page 13

Ms. Mary Wier McFRIENDS Wildlife Trading Company of (HOUSE VOLUNTEERS) New Mexico Caryn Adams Jeremy & Audra Williams Diedra Andrews Woodland West Pet Care Patricia Barton Centers Narvelle Beard Paula L. Woods Patrick Boulden Peyton Wooster Kristina Bowers Board of Directors 2012-2013 Wrigley Field Kendrick Bowlin Harold Wysong Larry Brown EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ADVISORY BOARD Yokozuma Kristi Butts Karen Rose, Ed.D., Board Chair DeWayne Allen, Attorney at Law Jennifer Zimmerman Justin Caruthers Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence Jim Bennett, Spirit Bank Faye Cobb Greg Burn, Vice Chair Patrick Boulden, Bixby City Attorney’s COOKING VOLUNTEERS Nancy Crandall CommunityCare Office COOKING GROUPS Amy Crawford Aaron Fulkerson, Past Chair/VC–Grants/ Beth Bovaird, PR/Marketing Consultant Asbury United Methodist Barbara Crider Nominations Mary Ellen Bridwell, Genentech Church Andrea Crosslin Schnake Turnbo Frank, PR BioOncology CarMax Steve Crosslin Kim Fairchild, Co-Treasurer Laurie Brumbaugh, Junior League of Cub Scouts Pack 897–Den 4 Donna Downing Hogan Taylor, LLP First Christian Church of Sharon Duffer Tulsa Owasso Linda Duncan Craig Grotts, Co-Treasurer Phyllis Dotson, Community Volunteer Harvard Avenue Christian Mohammed Eslam Nelson Auto Group Stanley Grogg, D.O., Professor of Church Quinn Fields Donald B. Skillern, Secretary Pediatrics, OSU Center for Health Hyatt Regency–Tulsa Marsha Francis Retired Executive Sciences Kleinfelder, Inc. Brandy Fultz Todd Rolland, Advisory Board Chair Kellie Harlan, Harlan Motors Metro Christian Academy– Dorothy Gibbs Summit Financial Group James Hess, Ed.D., OSU Center for Health National Junior Honor Chelsey Gobbo Sally Mannix, VC–Human Resources Sciences Society Brooke Gunter Bank of Oklahoma Joyce Hobbs, Southwest Airlines ONEOK–Volunteers With Maria Hanna Lucia O’Connor, VC–Resource Lynn Jones, Community Volunteer Energy Beverly Hargis Development/PR Michael Judd, F&M Bank Outback Restaurant Cassondra Henson O’Connor Ink, LLC Deidra Kirtley, Resonance QEP Energy Company Hollis Henson Debby Doak, VC–Volunteers Caron Lawhorn, ONEOK, Inc. St. Matthews United Thelma Hicks Community Volunteer Larry Lipe, Conner & Winters Methodist Church Lana Hill Bernard Maguire, M.D., Physician Temple Israel Preschool Leca Holder DIRECTORS AT LARGE Paula Marshall, The Bama Companies Teachers Marjorie Kolker Gayle Abney, Community Volunteer Janet McCoy Mercer, Realtor The Three Kookyteers Helen Kovacs Mary Baldwin, McDonald’s Patricia Muller-Smith, Ed.D., Smith COOKING INDIVIDUALS Marcia Marks Holly & Phillip Burger Fred Marks Craig Baxter, Baxter’s Interurban Grill Associates Martha Clement Brenda Martin Greg Boudreau, Regent Bank Lloyd Noble III, Noble Foundation Dee Bedell-Cates Monique Mawby Wendy Bourland, D.O., Children’s John O’Connor, Newton, O’Connor, Charlie Corvin Sue McKeefery Hospital at Saint Francis Turner & Ketchum Beth Davis Carolyn McKinney Tenille Brown, The Bama Companies Tim Rich, McDonald’s Owner/Operator Nicole Deatherage Family Marcia Merrell Rod Davidson, Davidson Golf Marty Rinehart, Retired, Matrix Anke Dunn Joel Miller Enterprises/Vintage Liquors, Wines Tom Schooley, Pinnacle Packaging Holly Ferguson Celia Moore & Cigars Company Mary Fuller Joyce Moore Cheri Decker, The Williams Companies Paul (Trip) Swain III, Paul E. Swain, PLC Mia Glover Barbara Moses Micheal Gentry, McDonald’s Owner/ Jean Tate, Community Volunteer Rachael Hall Sara O’Connor Operator Steve Tyde, Pump & Motor Works Ashley Kaske Karen Orr Megan Gough, The Williams Companies Rodney Watkins Jr., Financial Advisor Dr. Bea Keller-Dupree Can Ozkava R. Richard Love, III, Conner & Winters Jody Worley, Ph.D., University of Trisha Lee Pat Parker Cindy Marshall, Independent Brand Oklahoma Matt Lopez Anne Perrault Partner – Nerium International Rhonda Lopez Cristina Ramirez Hayley Rose, ONEOK, Inc. STAFF Sharon McCarty Paula Rey Darla McGarvy Marty Rinehart Tim Stauffer, U.S. Lawns of Tulsa Jean Ann Hankins, Executive Director Brandon Parker Jill Roberts Valerie Mills Stendebach, Community Mary Gregory, Shanna Parker Karen Rogers Volunteer Administrative/Development Assistant Julie Reid Tracy Russell Robert Wagner, Jr., McDonald’s Owner/ Connie Lumeyer, Finance Sherri Scarpa Jean Smith Operator Brenda Carter, Resident Manager Joshua, Sam & Melva Serrano Anna Turner Jerry Sensintaffar, Maintenance Ruth Smith Mark Turner Ex-Officio Directors Donna Almanza, Housekeeping Leona Stark Cheryl Turnipseed Pete Erdogan, Leadership Bixby Intern Artis Gavin, Donation Box Courier Cynthia Stewart Brian VanMater Tim Schweikhard, Leadership Bixby Barbara Williams Kathleen Waibel Intern

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Beth Walker DUANE COLEMAN JAMES TICE Leonard & Patricia,Groom DVIS Wendy Wilbourne R. Marie Coleman Gayle Abney Mark Sitrin Bonnie D. Ford HOPE COLEMAN MR. & MRS. CHRIS R. Robert & Barbara Swart Edward & Marilyn Keller ON-GOING SPONSORS R. Marie Coleman VAUGHN LEA ‘TEDDY’ GROSS MidFirst Bank Asbury United Methodist NANCY CRANDALL Mr. & Mrs. Allen Lovitt Mark Sitrin Mary J. McCormick Church AEP Connects Program MAXIE HAMMONTREE McDonald’s Corporation Bissell Homecare for Employees MEMORIALS Jerry & Jeanie Duncan R.J. Milano Coca-Cola USA AEP/PSO of Oklahoma MRS. LOU ANDREWS DR. & MRS. P. SHAWN Summit Bank Dickens Lawn Care Stuart Solomon Jann Mullins HATFIELD Tulsa National Bank Dillard’s SCOTT CRAWLEY WALDO BALES Timothy & Bonnie MILDRED MASSEY Doubletree Hotel Warren (Merry Christmas) Dave & Barbara Sylvan Malavolti Mrs. Nancy Boruta Place Janet McDaniel J.D. CARTER AUSTIN HOLMES MR. & MRS. HARRY & LYNN Georgia Pacific Corporation CHERI DECKER McDonald’s of Oklahoma Brittany Levan & W.R. MEHRE Lawn America (Happy Birthday) Advertising Associates, Holmes Mrs. Nancy Boruta The Martin-Brower Company Ms. Stephanie Cipolla Inc. Susan Vollman King ELIZABETH ROSE Nestle, USA KEVIN HERN REBECCA CASTALDI William & Janet Milo MUGLEY Oklahoma Farm Bureau Kenny Fadke Mike & Gayla Castaldi Rebecca Papen John & Rosilee Mugley Select Comfort THELMA HICKS DILLON COGGESHALL Michael & Diane Pine MARY NEAL Southwestern Payroll Service, (Merry Christmas) Sarah & Arielle McKenna PEGGY HOSKINS Victor Neal Inc. Karen Stone Sarah Beth & Grace Mark & Pam Hoskins MARGO COLBY O’MEALEY ✁ Tropical Plant Design REAGAN HOUSE McKenna Connie & David Potter Trip & Linda Swain Wallace & Associates (Happy Birthday) BETTY MARTIN GRACE HULA MARY LU PHILLIPS Protective Services Alice Hanley & Rahim CREEKMORE Ron & Sondra Kasl Randy Carter & Elise R. Axxan Paul E. (Trip) & Linda Swain MAXINE HULSMAN Wiesner, M.D. TRIBUTES Deidra Golphin JOSEPH CUNNINGHAM Glenna Morrison The Phillips Family GAYLE ABNEY Millard L. House James & Mary Donnelly Robert & Lynda Portiss YVONNE RICHARDSON Daniel & Teryl Young Arturo R. Wong Loya LOUIE CURTIS ELAINE HUTCHENS Nolan Richardson Charity DR. & MRS. JUSTIN Laxmi Mandadi Sondra Denise Morris Lillian M. Cantrell Golf Tournament ALBRIGHT Laura & Kevin Marcum JERRY DUNCAN Stanley & Margaret JAMES ‘CODY’ SAMPSON Timothy & Bonnie Malavolti Tina & Rodney Mott Howard & Melanie Kelsey Delesdernier Trip & Linda Swain SOLOMON JAMES Sridhar & Saratha JACQUELIN FADER Susan C. Mason BRYAN SENSINTAFFAR ALLDAY Parameswaran Bill & Michelle Ackerman James & Virginia Wood Lynn Jones (Happy 2nd Birthday) Rosalyn Ramsey Elaine Archer MAX KECK Connie Lumeyer & Virginia & Brant Adams Prisha Re Bank of Oklahoma Ron & Sondra Kasl Adrian Bart Lauren, Lacy & Lindsay Sarah Sanders-Fields Donald & Patricia Batchelor BOB KETTL SAM SIMONTON Adams Deidra Sellers Berte Brancato Jeanne Chatterton Mr. & Mrs. Bob Cunningham Allen & Carrie Allday Denise & Dave Stockton Kenneth L. Brune, PC Roger & Barbara Eisenhart IZABELLA ELIZABETH Richard Allday Jodi & Robert Sullivan Leisa, Pat & Ellen Burton FRANK KOVACS STAFFORD Gideon & Bethany Caceres Dana L. Taylor (For Mom & Grandma) John & Alta Bond Virginia Messick Margaret Carter Alicia & Steve Uerling Marvin & Rose Carbiener Tony & Michelle Bonicelli DANNY JACK STEWART Allison Corter DR. & MRS. RAYMOND Marie L. Fitzsimmons Leta & Leonard Brehm Rick Slatten Carter Durham HURLBUTT John & Mary Gant Tom & Pat Brown PARKER WADE Leah & Parker Edwards Timothy & Bonnie Malavolti Herbert P. Haschke, Jr. Charleen Henderson Tabitha Pelfrey Reece Foster DUNCAN MacDONALD Mark & Jane Holt Mrs. Rose Hierhager Daniel & Terrye Robins Asher Greenbaum Kent Snodgrass Claudia & William Jackson John & Mary Litus JEFFREY H. WALPOLE Jammie Hickerson ELIZABETH MacDONALD Nola M. Johnson William & Molly Lytle Lois James Avery Johnson Kent Snodgrass Shirley Lane Petroleum Motor Transport BROOKLYN WARFORD Abigail Lewis JEREMY MASON Lindsay, Libbie & Friends Association of Oklahoma Millie & Ethmer Cook Kathy & Mike Norris Timothy & Bonnie Malavolti at Ensemble Travel Group Carole & James Powloski FRANK WEWERKA Denise Rex ANDREW McGOWAN Bill Mobley Kevin & Brenda Read Laura Jewell LaDonna Rice Jonathan & Alicia Mitchell Delores Moore Lorraine Sulek Ann Pool Stephanie & Chad Sweatt PARKER SCHOVANEC Jill & James Mross Debbie Taylor Laura Wewerka Kelly, Mat, Colton & Ms. Vanessa Christenson C.R. & Betty Rae Nichols Tom, Dee & Victoria Wardle Marilyn O. Wewerka Payton Trumbull DR. & MRS. TIMOTHY David & Teresa Nightingale SEAN PHILLIP MABREY Pat Wewerka Wille & Geneva Wearren SIEGFRIED Leslie Paris Trip & Linda Swain MARK BENDIX Timothy & Bonnie Malavolti Margaret V. & R.E. Patchett JOHN MARSHALL (Happy Birthday) CHELSI SLATER Clinton Short, Jr. The Mullins Family Tennessee Bun Company Kirk & Christi Miller Nancy Vest Joan P. Mullins BARRETT BRAY DRS. STEVEN & JILL Phyllis Wallace LILAH MARSHALL (Happy 1st Birthday) JACKSON SMITH DOROTHY MAY OLDHAM Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Adwon Christi Plett Timothy & Bonnie Malavolti GROOM Kenneth & Kathy Allen ZOEE BREANN KAREN STONE Paul & Norma Cinnamon American Cold Storage Carlton & Sandra Clark (Merry Christmas) Lyle B. & Ethel D. Coe Howard & Billie Barnett ANGIE CIANFRONE Saundra Stone Richard & Susie Craft Pat Beaver (Merry Christmas) KELLI THEDFORD Duane & Rita Groom Max Doenges Silvio & Margie Cianfrone Jan & Duncan MacDonald Glenwood & Nancy Groom Todd A. Dotson 14 Our House 2.13 revised_Our House March 06.qxd 1/31/13 7:56 PM Page 15

Share A Night with a Guest Family

We invite you to Share A Night with SHARE A NIGHT REGISTRATION FORM our guest families – a personal way of assisting our families by pre-paying their NAME ______(As you wish it to appear for sponsor recognition) $10 requested nightly fee. ADDRESS ______Although no family is ever turned away for inability to pay, families want to CITY ______STATE ______ZIP______do their part, but increasing financial obligations placed upon them due to their PHONE (HOME)______(CELL)______children’s illnesses, add undue burden on E-MAIL ADDRESS ______(optional) families already in crisis. Sharing A Night n You are welcome to share my name with the guest recipient(s) n I wish to remain anonymous is a powerful testament to paying it forward, allowing a family to take a breath • $3,650 provides one year’s stay in one of our 24 bedrooms Charge my credit card: n VISA n MASTERCARD n AMEX and focus their attention on their child. • $300 provides one month’s stay in one of our 24 bedrooms To take advantage of this unique • $70 provides one week’s stay in one of our 24 bedrooms CARD #______opportunity, please complete the form I would like to Share A Night at $10/night. NAME ON CARD ______EXP. DATE ______and mail to the Tulsa House. You may Please accept $ also call us at 918.496.2727 or make your BILLING ADDRESS______donation online at www.rmhtulsa.org. Make tax-deductible check payable to: (If different) All donations are tax-deductible. Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tulsa, Inc. CITY ______STATE ____ ZIP ______✁ Mail to: Tulsa Ronald McDonald House, 6102 S. Hudson Ave., Tulsa, OK 74136

McDazzle 2012 Silent and Live Auction Donors SILENT AUCTION DeMarcus Ware Jiffy Lube Pinot’s Palette Toby Keith Foundation Whole Foods DONORS Designs by Teena Marie, Joe Momma’s Tifani Pinson Toni’s Flowers & Gifts Woodland West Animal Academy Sports Inc. Kansas City Royals Curt & Jocelyn Powell Gary & Sandra Hospital & Pet Resort Albert G’s Diamond Brokers Baseball Primeaux Kia–Jane & Trennepohl All Star Sports Complex Dick’s Sporting Goods Kathleen’s Kids Henry Primeaux Tulsa Ballet LIVE AUCTION DONORS All Things Cake Dillard’s KEO Public Service Company Tulsa Drillers Caesar’s Entertainment B.R. Cohn Winery Dixie Stampede Kitchen Ideas of Oklahoma Tulsa Golf Designs by Teena Marie, Back Alley Blues BBQ Dog Dish Kohl’s Purple Glaze Tulsa Hills Wine Cellar Inc. Bahama Sun Tanning Doubletree Warren Place la Madeleine Purse-a-nality Tulsa Shock Devin Levine–Executive Barbee Cookies Downstream Casino Lazy Day-Z QuikTrip Tulsa World of Chef Barnes & Noble Resort The Little Gym Reasor’s #20–Jenks Gymnastics DoubleTree Warren Place Battle Creek Golf Course Dwelling Spaces Lolly Garden Red Rock Canyon Grill Tulsa Zoo Fine Airport Parking Baxter’s Interurban Ervin Photography Studio Los Cabos–Broken Arrow Ribbons on Peoria Tulsa’s Incredible Pizza Co. Jakub Hartlieb–Executive Bella Vita Spa & Salon Fat Guys Burgers Los Cabos–Jenks Robertson Tire Twisted Soul Sisters Chef Beverly Griffin Fine Airport Parking Mahogany Rockin’ Sooner Ranch Urban Furnishings Metro Appliances & More BierGarten Wine & Spirits Fleming’s Prime Dr. Joey Manduano, D.O. Mercantile The University of Tulsa Metro Outdoor Living The Bistro of Seville Steakhouse Mazzio’s Sam’s Club–Tulsa Hills The Vintage Pearl Andy Ruleford–Green Blue Jean Baby Forest Ridge Golf Club McGill’s Sam’s Club–Sheridan Wal-Mart–Glenpool Country Construction Bounce U The Fresh Market Mecca SAVOR…Catering BY Walt Disney World & Services, LLC Brenda Horan Friends of RMH–Tulsa Merritt’s SMG–Tulsa Waterfront Grill Drs. David & Patti Smith Photography Fuji’s Merry Maids Convention Center White Hawk Golf Club Southwest Airlines Brookside By Day Garage Innovations Metro Appliances & More Seasonal Concepts Whitey’s Pawn & Tools State Farm Insurance Build-A-Bear Workshop Garden Deva Metro Outdoor Living Shoe Gypsy World Headquarters Gilcrease Museum Miller Swim School Kim & Diana Siex Butler Music School Gold’s Gym Miss Jackson’s Penthouse Silver Dollar City Caesars Entertainment Green Country Salon The Silver Needle Café Ole Construction & Montag Photography Skin Care Institute Cain’s Ballroom Services, LLC Mr. Klean Skin Medic Camille’s–Kings Pointe Hard Rock Hotel & National Cowboy & Smashburger Village Casino–Tulsa Western Heritage Drs. David & Patti Smith Camp Loughridge Heidi Braver Museum Snowgoose Carino’s Italian Grill Hideaway Pizza Nielsen’s Soccer City Celebrity Attractions Hilton Promenade at Oklahoma Aquarium Southwest Airlines Charleston’s Branson Landing Old School Bagel Café Southwood’s Charlie Daniels Home Hardware On a Whim Spaghetti Warehouse Charlie Mitchell’s Modern Hooters Osage Casinos Sports Boutique Pub Ida Red P.F. Chang’s China Bistro The Stockpot Chateau on the Lake Ihloff Salon & Day Spa Panera Bread Stone Bluff Cellars The Cheesecake Factory iidentity Salon Parkhill South Liquors & Sutton Family

Photo by Steven Michael Hall, Steven Michael’s Photography Photo Michael’s Steven by MichaelSteven Hall, Chef Jakub Hartlieb Jeannine Irwin Wine–Beyond the Tag Brookside Boutique Chuy’s Israel Diamonds Label Target Sold … Dawn and David Dyke were thrilled to Renee Corvin J. Spence Jewelry & Gifts Pavilion Ted’s Café Escondido be the winning bidders on a 7-night stay in Belize, Cosmo Café & Bar J. Cole The Paw Spa Texas Rangers Baseball courtesy of Drs. David and Patti Muller-Smith. Couch Pharmacy James E. McNellie Public Petal Pushers Theatre Arts The Smiths have generously donated their Cowboys Stadium House Petty’s Fine Foods Ti Amos luxurious home for many McDazzles. Patti also Daily Grill Jason’s Deli–Cherry Street Philbrook Museum of Art James F. Tice serves on the RMH Advisory Board.

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Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tulsa, Inc. Non-Profit Organization 6102 South Hudson Avenue U.S. Postage Tulsa, Oklahoma 74136-2020 PAID Tulsa, Oklahoma Permit No. 36

RMHC of Tulsa is committed to providing a “home-away-from-home” for families

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES whose children are being treated in Tulsa hospitals for serious medical illness or injury. TULSA Pull for the House The Tulsa Ronald McDonald House is now InSphere Insurance Solutions’ collecting pop tabs and old keys. This is a great 3rd Annual Golf Classic way to teach kids about philanthropy and the importance of recycling, while raising funds to help children and their families at the same time. Benefitting the Tulsa RMH WHY? We collect pop tabs instead of entire aluminum cans because it is more hygienic and April 22, 2013 • Golf Club of Oklahoma collection/storage is easier. The program is an easy way for people of all ages to support RMHC § and know they are making a difference for families and children. WHERE? Bring your collection to the Tulsa Ronald McDonald House. Call the House about McDazzle 2013 getting a collection container that you can be responsible for filling through one of your own Southern Hills Country Club groups. Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013 HOW MUCH? The Tulsa House takes the collection to local recycling centers, where they are weighed to determine value. The recycling center then sends our House a check for the total value. It’s a win-win for everyone. Start pulling for the House today!

BE A DEAR Help us with our Wish List Our House is published by Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tulsa, Inc., a local non-profit As you can imagine, operating a 24-family “home-away-from-home” 365 corporation, which owns and operates days per year requires a lot of supplies on a continual basis. Wish List donations are a great way to the Tulsa Ronald McDonald House. directly impact our guest families, adding those special amenities that make a house a home. Our House Staff § CLEANING SUPPLIES § MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS Editor/Writer Comet Artificial Sweetener (Individual Packets) Beth Bovaird Dryer Sheets Chips/Snacks (Individual-Sized) Graphic Designer Febreze Gift Cards (QuikTrip, Walmart, Visa, etc.) Leslie Wigington Laundry Detergent Juice/Fruit Drinks (Individual-Sized) Pine-Sol, Lemon scent Mattress Pads (Twin/Queen) RMH Liaison Window Glass Cleaner (Windex) Towels (Bath/Hand) Jean Ann Hankins § PAPER & PLASTIC GOODS Sugar (Individual Packets Contributing Photographers Disposable Drinking Glasses § HOMEMADE GOODIES — Please check Beth Bovaird Facial Tissue (Kleenex) with the House for Food Safety Rules RMH Staff Paper Plates Breads Casseroles Steven Michael Hall, Steven Michael ‘s Photography Trash Bags (10, 13, 39 Gal.) Brownies Cookies Cakes Sandwiches 918.496.2727 • FAX 918.496.2762 All items should be NEW for the health and safety of our families, staff and volunteers. Homemade www.rmhtulsa.org goodies are always appreciated, but please check with the House first for food safety rules. For more Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tulsa, Inc. information, please contact the House at 918.496.2727. Your donations are greatly appreciated.