UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA LEADERSHIP GIVING REGISTRY 2018-2019 “WE MAKE A LIVING BY WHAT WE GET, WE MAKE A LIFE BY WHAT WE GIVE.” -WINSTON CHURCHILL We proudly feature our United Way of Central Oklahoma champions in this book, our loyal donors that give generously and Stand United to help our community’s most vulnerable citizens. As members of United Way’s Leadership Giving Societies, you are impacting the lives of more than 800,000 central Oklahomans. Thank you for opening your heart, giving generously and championing our mission to help those in need. TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 2018 Leadership Giving Reception United Way of Central Oklahoma 4 Tocqueville Society 14 Snowflake Gala 15 Leadership Giving Association 44 Giving through the Generations 46 Loyal Contributor 48 Emerging Leaders 50 Women’s Leadership Society 52 United Way of Logan County 53 United Way of Canadian County 54 Company Giving 59 In Memoriam The individuals listed here are donors contributing to United Way of Central Oklahoma, United Way of Canadian County and United Way of Logan County in the summer and fall of 2018. Much of the data is based on information submitted by companies and organizations between June 1, 2018 and April 1, 2019. In addition to the individuals, families and companies listed in this book, we recognize the generosity of those members who wish to remain anonymous. Every effort has been made to accurately include all Leadership Giving members. We apologize for any errors or omissions. For corrections, questions or additional information on leadership programs, please contact the Director of Major Gifts at 405.236.8441 or [email protected]. Thank you to Anglin PR for donating time and resources to produce this book. LEADERSHIP GIVING RECEPTION Each year, we look forward to a gathering among good friends (1) Dr. Joseph & Marti Ferretti, to honor the members of the Leadership Giving Societies at Brad Krieger, Renate & Chuck Wiggin, Robin Roberts Krieger an exclusive reception. We celebrate the generosity of more than 5,000 donors who give to United Way to improve central (2) Barbara Eskridge, Suzie Symcox (3) Tena Slaughter, Katelyn Mason, Oklahoma’s well-being. These donors are truly the leaders Marcella Morgan making strides to create a stronger, healthier and more (4) Dick Clements, Sody & Robert Clements compassionate community. (5) Nikki & Vearl Tolbert, James & Heidi Randell We are very fortunate to have loyal community partners (6) Mark Helm, Todd Lisle, Matt Bown like Oklahoma City Golf & Country Club, which hosted the (7) Dr. Marion Paden, Christi Coyle, Marnie Taylor, Brenda McDaniel 2018 reception. We are also grateful for the opportunity to acknowledge and thank those who stand beside us and Live United. 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 TOCQUEVILLE SOCIETY Our Tocqueville Society is United Way’s most generous and community-minded Giving Society. Tocqueville members represent those who are fully committed to investing in the needs of our most vulnerable neighbors by providing them with the best health and human services in time of desperate need. At the forefront of their minds is the need for permanent, real-life solutions to our community’s most challenging problems. Members generously contribute $10,000 or more annually to United Way. Contributions such as theirs make a lasting impact in the community, ultimately changing lives for the better, and for that, we could not be more thankful. Alexis de Tocqueville, for whom the society is named after, famously documented the American public’s unique willingness to work for the public welfare – a tendency to lend faithful support to neighbors and countrymen, especially in times of need. RECOGNITION LEVELS Ordre d’Indépendance $250,000 or greater La Société Nationale $100,000 - $249,999 Ordre de Fraternité $75,000 - $99,999 Ordre d’Egalité $50,000 - $74,999 Ordre de Liberté $25,000 - $49,999 Le Patrons de la Société $20,000 - $24,999 Les Amis de la Société $15,000 - $19,999 Membres de la Société $10,000 - $14,999 4 TOCQUEVILLE GATHERING 1 2 3 4 5 (1) Judy & Tom Love (2) Susan & Carl Edwards (3) Dennis Jaggi, Mark Wood, Shane Wharton (4) Mark Funke, Mark Wood (5) Beth & Shane Autry 5 Ordre d’Indépendance $250,000 or greater E.L. and Thelma Gaylord Foundation George & Nancy Records La Société Nationale $100,000 - $249,999 Kirkpatrick Family Fund Ordre de Fraternité $75,000 - $99,999 William M. Cameron Ordre d’Egalité $50,000 - $74,999 Mrs. C. B. Cameron Lynda Lee Cameron Cresap Family Foundation Inasmuch Foundation Jeff & Marisa Records 6 Ordre de Liberté $25,000 - $49,999 Clayton I. & Louise Bennett Mr. Richard H. Clements Jim & Christy Everest Mr. & Mrs. Charles S. Givens 7 Ordre de Liberté $25,000 - $49,999 Jack Golsen David & Alice Hager Leslie & Cliff Hudson Dennis & Janet Jaggi Doug Lawler Tom & Judy Love 8 Ordre de Liberté $25,000 - $49,999 Larry & Polly Nichols David & Kim Rainbolt Gene Rainbolt John & Charlotte Richels Not pictured: Jim & Jill Brown Steve Dixon David & Jean McLaughlin Chuck & Renate Wiggin 9 Le Patrons de la Société $20,000 - $24,999 David & Sharon Carpenter The Luke & Becky Corbett Dave & Lana Lopez Foundation Not pictured: The Robert Gordon Family Frank & Jennifer Patterson Les Amis de la Société $15,000 - $19,999 Mr. & Mrs. G.T. Blankenship James R. Daniel Dr. & Mrs. Robert S. Ellis Jennifer & Steve Grigsby Mark & Roxanne Helm Carol & Michael A. Johnson 10 11 Les Amis de la Société $15,000 - $19,999 Greg & Lisa Love Laura Love Edmund O. & Kathy Martin Herman & LaDonna Meinders John & Jenny Meyer Steve & Susan Prescott Richard L. Sias Doug & Susie Stussi Sean & Jill Trauschke Not pictured: Delaney Family Foundation Robert & Dorcas Holtsmith Henry & Laura Hood Marian & Tony Moon Vincent Nowaczewski Mark & Gale Wood One anonymous member 11 Membres de la Société $10,000 - $14,999 Sue Ann Arnall Shane & Beth Autry Justin & Kelly Brady Martha A. Burger Sody & Robert Clements Doug & Brooke Coughlan Robyn & Charles Duginski Carl & Susan Edwards Hillary, Peter & Rowan Jeffrey & Rebecca Fisher Mark & Beverly Funke Patsy Gaberino Farrell Julie Hall George B. Kaiser Bruce & Donna Lawrence Mr. & Mrs. Jean Leger Jr. 12 13 Membres de la Société $10,000 - $14,999 Ceci Leonard Martha Lippert Revan & Katie McQueen Keith & Darline Mitchell Jeaneen Naifeh Jason & Jennifer Pigott Patrick & Marianne Natalie Shirley Rooney Not pictured: Mr. & Mrs. E. Carey Jim & Marilyn Allen Joullian IV Matt & Lana Beasley John Kennedy Dave & Susan Bert Bill & Cynthia King William & Kristie Buergler Percy & Rebecca Kirk Bob & Jan Campbell Dave & Patty Kurtz Family Foundation Al & Lisa Lang Elliot & Arlene Chambers Jenee & Darren Lister Mr. & Mrs. Edward B. Mr. & Mrs. A. Thomas Loy Clements Katie McClendon Lee R. & Suzanne M. David & Jane Thompson Greg & Robin Morris Symcox Peggy Cummings Nick & Nicole Dell’Osso Mark & Angie Mote Everett & Jeanetta Dobson Leslie Rainbolt-Forbes & Tom & Carol Edwards Scott Forbes Clay & Jamie Farha Donald Rowlett (Eddie Foundation, Inc.) Rod & Lanna Sailor Farzaneh Family Roger & Barbara Simons Josephine Freede John & Shyla Slay Gary & Beth Gould Dick & Glenna Tanenbaum David & Kirsten Griffin Scott & Kimberly Weaver Boots & Carole Hall Gregory & Janine Wheeler Fred J. & Karen Hall Bill & Debra Winkler Shane & Lori Wharton Tyson & Bronda Williams Kirkland Hall Ron & Nicole Witherspoon David & Lezlie Hudiburg Lester Zitkus & Sandra Fraley One anonymous member 13 SNOWFLAKE GALA Sean Trauschke, Debby Hampton, Carl Edwards United Way of Central Oklahoma’s 17th annual Oklahoma Snowflake Gala was held on Jan. 25, 2019. This event allows us to celebrate our loyal supporters and announce campaign fundraising totals. The 2018 campaign raised more than $17 million thanks to the generosity of more than 30,000 donors. We are grateful for the strong leadership of Sean Trauschke, campaign chair, and Carl Edwards, board chair, along with the tireless efforts of the campaign cabinet and board of directors. VOLUNTEER HONOREES Prior to the gala, a volunteer awards reception took place honoring four outstanding volunteers. Doug Stussi was awarded our highest honor, the Richard H. Clements Debby Hampton, Chris Reen, Doug Stussi, Lifetime Achievement Award. Tricia Everest was given the Tricia Everest, Danny Barth, Carl Edwards John and Berta Fay Rex Community Builder Award. The Oklahoma City Thunder also received the John and Berta Fay Rex Community Builder Award. Chris Reen received the Ray Ackerman Leadership Award. 14 LEADERSHIP GIVING ASSOCIATION Members of United Way’s Leadership Giving RECOGNITION LEVELS Association are true champions for central Oklahoma. Their contributions of $500 and above demonstrate Champions $7,500 - $9,999 their passion and dedication to the work of United Way and our Partner Agencies. Through their Patrons $5,000 - $7,499 generous giving, they are leading the community in Benefactors $2,500 - $4,999 creating sustainable change and improving the lives of those who call it home. Leaders $1,000 - $2,499 Horizon Circle $500 - $999 2018 LEADERSHIP GIVING CO-CHAIRS: DAVID RAINBOLT DAVID THOMPSON MARK FUNKE ED MARTIN Executive Chairman, President & CEO, President, Chairman, BancFirst Investrust Wealth Southwest Division Ackerman McQueen Management Simmons Bank 15 14 CHAMPIONS PATRONS $7,500 - $9,999 $5,000 - $7,499 Brenda Hefner Baldwin Roger & Sheila Ahuja Paula Liotine Hugh & Carrie Brower John & Catherine Armitage Donald E. Lippert Jr. Chris & Tana Cashion Kevin & Tammie Asbury Todd Lisle Todd & Dee Dobson Pascal & Dolores Aughtry Dan & Amanda Lopata Cindy Baker Bob & Marcia Lorenz Lesley Evans & Jeffrey Meis Paula Barrington Marc Marion & Martha George Tricia Everest Danny & Julie Barth Mike R. & Shelly D. Mathews Bonnie Hefner Richard & Leah Beale Tom & Brenda McDaniel Richard Hefner Lee & Sherry Beasley Ji McFarland Vici Hefner Heitzke Mark & Julie Beffort James & Diana Meek Stephanie & Gregg Henson Lance & Linda Benham Steve & Lori Merrill Larry & Chevalla Herd Emily Blaschke Jerry & Jayne Metcalf Gant & Shelly Lambertz Brian Bounds Wes & Sandy Milbourn Stacy & Harold Roberts Robert & Karen Browne John Myles & Erin Van Laanen Kristine & Calvin Rogers Ronald J.