Sustainer Scoop

By Natalie Fix, Communications Vice President

There’s no way Sustaining Members could feel disengaged with the wide variety of activities that were planned for them this year. With everything from happy hours to art classes, tours of a film studio and the OKC Zoo, there was something for everyone as JLOC got back into the full swing of activities.

Sustainer Engagement Co-Chairs

Christi Coyle and Tracey Frederick planned a fun range of activities and events to engage JLOC Sustainers and even made room for Actives at some of their events.

Kicking off the year, the Co-Chairs made sure to cover a range of interests and schedule availabilities. Members enjoyed time socializing as well as learning new things. During a naughty needlework night at OK Contemporary, Members laughed together and creatively expressed their thoughts through art.

YWCA. Community involvement was the main reason I connected with the League. I will also serve as a Member-at-Large with the Community Council which will help me learn more about how JLOC works and will allow me to contribute to the Community Council. Additionally, I have been able to join the Transfer Committee. Being new to OKC myself, it’s been nice to meet other Members that have recently relocated. I hope to be a helpful resource to future JLOC members that are new to the area.

What other organizations are you involved with? I’m proud to currently serve as the Chair for our women’s employee resource group at Pratt & Whitney. In addition to that, I’m a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc and the Society of Women Engineers. I am very passionate about volunteering with organizations that provide STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education resources to K-12 students. I also actively volunteer with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.

Past Presidents welcomed Sustainer Members to an event at the Oklahoma City Zoo, showed off some new developments on their grounds and discussed what’s upcoming. Not even the threat of hail could ruin a fun night at the Zoo!

Before the May GMM, Sustainers gathered at Linda Howell’s gallery for an afternoon of conversation and fun.

We can’t wait to see what activities and fun Sustainer Engagement Co-Chairs Margo Ward and Kathryn Wilson Wheeler come up with for the 2023-24 League year.