TULSA GIVES
The Foundation for Tulsa Schools hosted its second annual FTS Golf Cup on Oct. 11 at the Patriot Golf Club. Twenty-five teams participated in the event that raised money to support FTS operations and Tulsa Public Schools. At the event were Chris Holder, Steve Soulé, Jim Hoffmeister, Pete Burgess, Steve Grossi, Ryan Haynie, Joe Creider, FTS Executive Director Brian Paschal and Event Coordinator Paula Dellavedova.
OCCJ HONORS MESHRI FAMILY The Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice hosted its annual awards dinner Oct. 5. The evening honored the Meshri family, which has invested countless hours, sharing their various talents and resources with numerous individuals, groups and organizations across the country. Pictured at the event are Honorary Chairman William O’Connor, Sanjay Meshri, Dr. Dayal Meshri and Kathy Taylor.
Leadership Tulsa Executive Director Wendy Thomas with 2016 Herald Givens Heart of LT award winner John Stancavage. This award is given at will by the LT executive committee to honor those who have demonstrated leadership through their service to the LT community.
LEADERSHIP TULSA NAMES 2016 PARAGON AWARD WINNERS
Leadership Tulsa hosted the 29th annual Paragon Awards on Oct. 13. The event recognizes the achievements of LT members who have demonstrated extraordinary talents, commitment and vision in serving the community. The 2016 Paragon Award winners are Steve Alter, nominated by the Tristesse Grief Center; Bruce Dart, nominated by Tulsa CASA; and Ginger Holley Kollmann, nominated by the Parent Child Center of Tulsa. The winners each received a check for $3,000, presented to their nominating agency. The 2016 Star Award winners and Paragon nominees are Carol Axley, nominated by Oklahoma Center for Community and Justice; Yvonne Davis, nominated by Hope Outreach Center of Sapulpa; Samanthia Marshall, Meredith McDaris and Tom McPherson, all nominated by the Center for Individuals with Physical Challenges; Steven Nell, nominated by Community Service Council; and Rachel Zebrowski, nominated by KIPP Tulsa. “We have so many outstanding members who serve our community in countless ways, and we want to recognize and celebrate that fact,” says Jorge Delgado, event co-chair with Tina Parkhill. “It is truly a high honor to be nominated for a Paragon Award.” For more than 40 years, Leadership Tulsa has identified, developed and connected diverse leaders who impact the community through service. For more information, call 918-477-7079 or visit leadershiptulsa.org.
Marc Chastain, Rib Crib president; Danielle Palm, Rib Crib golf tournament director; Eileen Bradshaw, Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma executive director; and Rochelle Dowdell, CFBEO director of philanthropy and communications.
RIB CRIB DONATES $100,000 TO TULSA CHARITIES
In September, Rib Crib BBQ and Grill presented $100,000 to local charities from proceeds of its 14th annual golf invitational, the 2016 Pitmasters Golf Tournament. This year, Rib Crib chose five local nonprofits to benefit from the Pitmasters event. More than 140 golfers came out in support of the Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, the Children’s Hospital at Saint Francis, the Oklahoma Animal Care Foundation, the Tulsa Zoo, and 12 and 12. “We are excited to present the tournament proceeds checks to these wonderful community service and enrichment entities on behalf of all of our golfers, sponsors and employees,” says Bret Chandler, Rib Crib founder. Tulsa-based Rib Crib BBQ and Grill has 61 locations in eight states. TulsaPeople.com
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