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April 1, 2016
OKFB women donate to Tulsa Ronald McDonald House as part of Our Food Link Program
(Left to Right): Jean Ann Hankins, executive director of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tulsa, accepts a basket of gift cards and snacks for families at the house from Lena Henson, OKFB Women’s Leadership Committee Vice Chairman, and Marcia Irvin, WLC Coordinator. he Oklahoma Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee donated a gift basket of snacks and gift cards to the Ronald McDonald House in Tulsa on Tuesday, March 15. Farm Bureau women donated the items to help families during their stay at the Tulsa Ronald McDonald house while their children receive care at local hospitals. The donation is part of the WLC’s Our Food Link activities for the year, which seeks to connect consumers with the food Oklahoma farmers and ranchers grow and raise. “This donation puts Oklahoma Farm Bureau in front of people from across our state and connects them with where their food comes from,” said Lena Henson, OKFB WLC vice chairman. “Farmers and ranchers enjoy producing food, and this is a great opportunity to connect with our consumers while helping families during times of need.” The donation included gift cards to
Braum’s and local restaurants. A variety of snack items gave families the ability to grab food on their way to and from nearby hospitals. Jean Ann Hankins, executive director of the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Tulsa, said the donation of snacks and gift cards provides foods that the house otherwise would not be able to offer to residents. “This is something that we look forward to annually,” Hankins said. “I love the variety of it because we can use it exactly how we need it, and that is to provide items for our families that other groups do not donate, such as fresh produce, milk and eggs from Braum’s and the other gift certificates that we can use.” The OKFB WLC will make a similar donation to the Oklahoma City Ronald McDonald House for families with children receiving medical care in the Oklahoma City area.
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YF&R Golf Classic Join us for the 14th annual
YF&R to hold golf tournament May 6th he Oklahoma Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers will hold their 14th annual YF&R Golf Classic Friday, May 6th at Roman Nose Golf Course near Watonga. The annual scramble-style tournament opens with check-in at 9 a.m., and golfers will tee off at 10 a.m. Several prizes will be awarded, and lunch will be provided. All proceeds from the event will be given to support State Question 777, the Right to Farm. Registration is being accepted now through April 29th for teams and individuals. The cost is $350 per team of four golfers or $90 per individual. Mulligans can be purchased for $10 each, with a limit of three per person. Tournament costs must be paid in advance.
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