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On May 2, 2001, hundreds of current and past community colleagues, board members, supporters, staff, and friends gathered to celebrate six decades of service to the Tulsa community, to thank all those who have made the Council's accomplishments possible, and to kick off the Endowment Fund campaign. Many thanks to all who helped with and attended this celebration!
Enjoy the ONLINE PHOTO ALBUM!
See Janet Pearson's "Tulsa World" editorial about the Council and its first 60 years!
What a festive occasion! Hundreds of well-wishers gathered May 2, 2001 at the Junior League of Tulsa headquarters, to celebrate the Council's six decades of service to the Tulsa community and to thank all who have helped make it possible.
Here's the Program, as a PDF file.
Enjoy the Online Photo Album ... scenes from the celebration!
Michael Evanson,
CSC President, welcomed and thanked everyone.
Gary Watts, Tulsa City Councilor, brought warm greetings and this Proclamation from the Mayor: Whereas, the Community Service Council of Greater Tulsa has served Tulsa as the preeminent agency for social planning for sixty years; and, whereas, the Community Service Council of Greater Tulsa has taken leadership positions in difficult and critical public policy issues like HIV/AIDS, economic inequities and early childhood; and, whereas, the diligent staff of the the Community Service Council of Greater Tulsa is known throughout our city as dedicated professionals working to improve our community; and, whereas, we thank the staff and board of the CSC for sixty years of excellence; now, therefore, I, M. Susan Savage, Mayor of the City of Tulsa, do hereby present this Certificate of Recognition to the the Community Service Council of Greater Tulsa on the occasion of their sixtieth year Anniversary. - May 2, 2001.
CSC President Michael Evanson
and Vice President Teresa Burkett
presented flowers to honor the United Way, past Presidents, current and past
Executive Directors, and long-time staff members.
Kathleen Coan, President and CEO of the Tulsa Area United Way, represented the United Way and its generations of donors in accepting sincere thanks for United Way's constant support for the work of the Council throughout its sixty-year history.
Past Presidents of the Council were honored. Present were, pictured from left to right: Joan Flint (1968, 69), Reginald Barnes (1956, 57), Maynard Ungerman (1986, 87, 88), Nancy McDonald (1997, 98), Carole Huff Hicks (1999, 2000), Tony Adair (1989, 90), Betty Swindle (1991, 92), Janet Deck (1980, 81), and Erma Henson (1984, 85).
(See a list of all past Presidents.)
Past and current Executive Directors present were
(See a list of all past Executive Directors.)
In keeping with the "flower" theme, the Council recognized "The Perennials" -- staff who have served the Council for many years:
More than 25 years: Phil Dessauer, Jr.
20-25 years: Dan Arthrell, Sharon Clark, Rob Hill, Jim Lyall
15-20 years: Mary Finley, Janice Nicklas
10-15 years: Sharon Bentley, David Bernstein, Alice Blue, Jan Creveling, Laura Dempsey-Polan, Melanie Poulter, Liz Reece, Jeri Teenor(See a list of all current CSC staff members.)
Phil Dessauer, Jr.,
Executive Director, expressed the Council's thanks to all who have worked
together over the years to help the Council serve the Tulsa community.
A Silent Auction raised over $2,100 to launch the Council's new Endowment Fund, which will help to build our financial foundation for the next sixty years. (Michael Evanson announced that the Tulsa Community Foundation has recently provided a $5000 grant to help begin the endowment fund.)
Sincere thanks to all the CSC Board and Staff members who donated the 46 wonderful silent auction prizes: Jill Willey, Phil Dessauer, Jr., Jim Lyall, Dan Arthrell, Barbara Cuite, Nancy McDonald, Tim Colwell, David Bernstein, Terry McGee, Leslie Shepherd, Nancy Feldman, Conni Hussain, Lauren Brookey and Tulsa Community College, Karen Davis, Todd Sprague, Michael Evanson, Carole Huff-Hicks and AEP-Public Service Company of Oklahoma, Karen Smith, Sue Price, Debbie Ball, Mary Finley, Mary Kay Grant, Ricki Wimmer, Jane France, Cindie Lamon, Helpline, Lynette White, Marcia Stone, Brandi Roberts, Mary Neeman, Mary McCrackin, Child Care Resource Center, Jan Figart, Emily Miller, Maria Carlota Palacios, Dana Rector, Rose Ewing, Barbara Hancock, Babyline, Kidsline, Shirley Kirzner, Gary Percefull and the Tulsa World, Barbara Bucholtz, Tamera Davis, Angela Stout, Sharon Clark and Roy Underwood (www.wellness-fitness.com).
Thanks to these "winning bidders" for their support: Betty Swindle, Nancy Feldman, Mary Ann Skinner, Todd Sprague, Barbara Cuite, Ruth Ann Fate, Jill Willey, Erma Henson, Ken Underwood, Reginald Barnes, Camelia Baker, Richard Palazzo, Kathleen Coan, Linda Jenkins, Jerry Teenor, Richard DeSilvey, Shirley Ware, Mary Kay Grant, Tom McKeon, Claudia Meiling, Angela Stout, Hal Rivers, Don Hilliard, Karen Byrd, Gail Lapidus, Nancy Kachel, Marcia Stone, and Rose Ewing.
"Guestbook Banner" -- A wonderful 60th anniversary banner in the foyer served as a guestbook, signed by well-wishers. The banner will be at the Council office for additional colleagues and friends to sign throughout the coming months; next time you're in the office, be sure to add your greetings! (Sincere thanks to CSC Board member and event chair Steve Kennedy and HKH Advertising for providing this banner and the 60th anniversary artwork!)
Gary Percefull, CSC Board and event planning committee member, served as "ringmaster." Everyone enjoyed classical music by an ensemble from the Booker T. Washington High School Orchestra: Laura Bellows, Jacob Curtis, Lindsay K. Smith, and Lauren Ward.
The CSC Staff provided the
delicious breakfast! Staff and many Board members volunteered during the
event, doing all the behind-the-scenes tasks which added up to a successful and
fun experience for all.
Many thanks to the 60th Anniversary Celebration Planning Committee:
Chair: Steve Kennedy
Board members: Michael Evanson, Carole Huff Hicks, Nancy McDonald, Tim Colwell, Gary Percefull, Teresa Burkett, Jill Willey, Mary Ann Skinner, Susan Neal, Lauren Brookey, Wayne Bland
Staff: Conni
Hussain, Sharon Clark, Phil Dessauer, Jr.
See Janet Pearson's April 29, 2001 "Tulsa
World" editorial
about the Council and its first 60 years. Special thanks to CSC Board member Tim Colwell for making arrangements
for Janet Pearson's story.
Click here to enjoy the ONLINE PHOTO ALBUM -- scenes from the celebration!
