Oklahoma Federation of Families Expanding Its Membership

The Oklahoma Federation of Families invites you to become a member.  We are in the process of expanding our membership and mailing lists.  Membership is easy.  Simply click on the logo below, and you'll be taken directly to the membership form.  Complete the form and click the "submit" button at the end.  That's all there is to it.  No membership fees or dues are required.  However, we are always open to donations should you like to show your support in that way. 

As a member you will receive regular contact from the Oklahoma Federation of Families to keep you up to date on what's happening to help families across the state.

    Click on the logo to become a member.

Oklahoma Federation Earns Prestigious ECCO Award

At the annual Summer Systems of Care Conference held in New Orleans, the Oklahoma Federation of Families earned the Gold Recognition in Community Communications and Outreach Award (ECCO) for their Family Leadership Academy curriculum.  The curriculum, designed to help families learn how to give leadership on boards and committees, was chosen best in the Communication Training category. We are honored to receive this award and believe it to be a recognition of our commitment to high quality materials and services for family members who are learning how to have a voice in the treatment and care of their children. The Oklahoma Federation of Families is committed to helping systems across the state move toward fully embracing the "family-driven" value.  For that to become a reality, families must be trained to share their stories, let their voice be heard, and help make important decisions that affect all children.

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Silent Auction Raises Over $1300

This year, the Oklahoma Federation of Families sponsored a silent auction at the Children's Behavioral Health Conference.  Money raised at the auction will go into a fund to help send families to the Children's conference in 2008.  This year we were able to give scholarships for 35 families to attend the conference.

Donations to the auction came from individuals, organizations, and System of Care sites.  We had a great variety of items to auction.  Our largest bid was from Dr. Baumgardner for the hand-made guitar, which she then donated to the Tulsa Boy's Home.  Thanks, Dr. Baumgardner, for your support! 

Auction items included: A hand-made guitar Baskets of goodies A hand-made quilt Arts and crafts items Books A vacation package An autographed football
	A Big Thank-You to Everyone who Donated Items or Took the Time to Come by Our Table. Thanks for your Support.

The silent auction was so successful we are planning to repeat this fund raiser again next year.  Make plans now to donate as many items as you can.  The more items, the more money we will raise for families.

Oklahoma Federation of Families Annual Board Meeting

The Oklahoma Federation of Families' Board conducted their annual meeting in conjunction with the 2007 Children's Behavioral Health Conference.  The board is made up of representatives from family support groups from around the state.  At the meeting, the board enjoyed a box lunch and heard about the good things that are happening with the Federation's work.  Susan Boehrer, Executive Director, talked about the expansion of support groups across the state and the infrastructure grant that we have applied for.  Chair, Gerri Mullendore, discussed the Federation's positive financial situation including over $5000 earmarked to help Family Support Groups in the next year.

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Last modified: 05/09/07