She also served on the Capital Campaign Cabinet to raise the $30 million needed to build the arts center's "dream facility." Share with Us. A majority of the directors then serving on a committee of the board of directors or on a subcommittee of a committee shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business by the committee or subcommittee, unless the certificate of incorporation, the bylaws, a resolution of the board of directors or a resolution of a committee that created the subcommittee requires a greater or lesser number; provided that in no case shall a quorum be less than one-third (1/3) of the directors then serving on the committee or subcommittee. Wednesday, September 20, 2023, 3 p.m.Wednesday, December 20, 2023, 3 p.m. Oklahoma Historical Society800 Nazih Zuhdi Drive, Oklahoma City, OK 73105 | 405-521-2491Site Index | Contact Us | Privacy | Press Room | Website Inquiries, Get Updates in Your Inbox Keep up to date with our weekly newsletter delivered straight to your inbox. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Though we couldnt host many visitors in the building, our digital offerings reached broader audiences geographically.. We knew we would transition to this new organizational structure at some point, Clements continued. We appreciate Peters thoughtfulness in letting the organization know in advance of his desire to retire as the leader of the Arts Council, said Brian Alford, president of the organization's board of directors, in a statement. Elizabeth Inbody Executive Director, (405) 236-0006, Ext. Senior Management Board of Directors Variety Care's Board of Directors is composed of both community members and patients (consumer members). Derrick Ott | Managing Director at PARA Equity. Modern. All existing plans were put on hold, but Jeremiah immediately began efforts to offer programming in new ways. Exhibitions Thanks to the two long-time supporters challenge our community to give theyll match every donation that supports our mission up to $50,000. I am forever grateful to Board President Robert Clements, Founder and Chairman Christian Keesee and our entire board for entrusting me to steward the organization into its next phase.. It was a great evening and a great complement to the other activities of the Contemporary.. Any director may resign at any time upon notice given in writing or by electronic transmission to the corporation. As artistic director over the past six years, Jeremiah has grown in his role just as Oklahoma Contemporary has grown. info@okcontemp.org, SEND MAIL TOOklahoma ContemporaryP.O. To make art accessible to Oklahomans, to provide a home for contemporary art and ideas, to be a leader in arts education and a contemporary art beacon for the region takes a village, filled with supporters who believe in our mission We'd love to hear eyewitness Sam Wargin Grimaldo | Legal Intern at Oklahoma County Public Defenders Office. First Oklahoma Bank 2448 E. 81st St. 4110 S. Rockford Ave. 918-392-2500 www.firstoklahomabank.com The arts center was poised to open the new facilities just as the COVID-19 public health emergency hit the state. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. The bylaws may provide that in the absence or disqualification of a member of a committee, the member or members present at a meeting and not disqualified from voting, whether or not the member or members constitute a quorum, may unanimously appoint another member of the board of directors to act at the meeting in the place of any absent or disqualified member. Johnstone and Pickel were co-chairs of the Capital Campaign committee. serves on the board of directors for the Regional Food . C. 1. Box 3062Oklahoma City, OK 73101. 13 Elizabeth Inbody joins the foundation staff in January 2022 as executive director after serving seven years as executive director of the award-winning Jenks Public Schools Foundation. Members of the ORA are elected annually . They are artists, educators, developers and entrepreneurs, and we look forward their contributions.. Staff. The business and affairs of every corporation organized in accordance with the provisions of the Oklahoma General Corporation Act shall be managed by or under the direction of a board of directors, except as may be otherwise provided for in the Oklahoma General Corporation Act or in the corporation's certificate of incorporation. Wargin has served on the arts centers Education Committee for a number of years, while Ott and Ahpeatone have been active in the Development Committee. Since 2016, Davis has led the plan for the growth of Oklahoma Contemporarys artistic and educational programs, including the transition to the institutions new $30 million campus in downtown Oklahoma City. Inspired by the vision of our founder and chairman, Christian Keesee, we recognize some of the individuals who have helped to make the arts center an indispensable resource. Hui Cha Poos says she very much aligns with Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Centers mission to encourage artistic expression, its vision of a lifetime appreciation of art and its demonstration of modeling consistent inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility.. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. see additional holidays, Visit us at Any committee, to the extent provided in the resolution of the board of directors, or in the bylaws of the corporation, shall have and may exercise all the powers and authority of the board of directors in the management of the business and affairs of the corporation, and may authorize the seal of the corporation to be affixed to all papers which may require it; but no committee shall have the power or authority to: 2. see additional holidays, Visit us at Dolese's retirement announcement is just the latest leadership change coming to the Oklahoma City arts community. Membership districts are established by the Board of Directors considering principally the most recent census data. The dramatic shifts created by the COVID-19 pandemic have prompted many people to change their jobs and careers. The diversity and breadth of our mission will always bring evolving directions to Oklahoma Contemporary. You have permission to edit this article. NOTE: Laws 2008, c. 382, 315, which changed the effective date of Laws 2008, c. 253, 1-47 to Jan. 1, 2010, was held unconstitutional by the Oklahoma Supreme Court in the case of Weddington v. Henry, 202 P.3d 143, 2008 OK 102 (2009). In an organizational restructuring, Davis will succeed Executive Director Eddie Walker, who revealed earlier this year that he is retiring in spring. After earning her bachelors degree in mass communication from the University of Denver, Boren pursued a law degree at the University of Oklahoma. Davis will begin work when Oklahoma Contemporary Executive Director Eddie Walker retires this spring. Contact: Lori Brooks | 405 951 0000 | lbrooks@okcontemp.org Each director shall hold office until a successor is elected and qualified or until his or her earlier resignation or removal. Susan was the Chair of the Greater Tulsa Association of Realtors Foundation for 2016 and 2017. She has choreographed and produced projects from LA to Seoul (and from Netflix to Apple TV) and had films in festivals from SXSW to Hamburg, Germany. He plans to remain with the organization in a consulting role until mid-2023. SEND MAIL TO Oklahoma Contemporary P.O. Box 3062Oklahoma City, OK 73101. Wednesday, February 15, 2023, 2 p.m. - Special Meeting - canceled I'm not exactly sure what that's going to look like at this point, because quite frankly, I'm very wrapped up in making sure that in leaving the Arts Council I do everything I possibly can to make sure that the person coming in to take my place is going to be 100% prepared.". "I do feel like COVID has taken a toll in that respect, maybe moving up the timeline for some who are just nearing retirement age," Senner said. We have had these people staying on for decades, when the national average is more like three to five years," Senner told The Oklahoman. The ORA is governed by a diverse group of industry professionals from across the state. Wednesday, January 25, 2023, 1:30 p.m. The board of trustees is embarking on a national search for a permanent artistic director, while Ryan Jolicoeur-Nye, who joined the company as rehearsal director last season, has been named acting artistic director. AND QUORUM; COMMITTEES; CLASSES OF DIRECTORS; NONSTOCK CORPORATIONS; RELIANCE UPON BOOKS; ACTION WITHOUT MEETING; ETC. Larry Briggs, Banking Consultant, Shawnee, SC Regional Team Leader. The board of directors of any corporation organized in accordance with the provisions of the Oklahoma General Corporation Act may hold its meetings, and have an office or offices, outside of this state; 3. (you are here), This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google, Go to previous versions Monday 4. As Eddie departs, Jeremiah is the ideal person to assume the new director role. Davis will succeed Executive Director Eddie Walker, who revealed earlier this year that he is retiring in spring. Secretary | Kim Bruno | Owner at United Mechanical, Inc. Treasurer and President Elect | Molly Tolbert | Attorney at Crowe & Dunlevy, Amy Bankhead | Attorney at McCaffrey and Associates, PLLC, Katy Boren | President and CEO at Oklahoma City Innovation District, Philip Busey, Jr. | Executive Vice President and President of Commercial Entities at Delaware Resource Group of Oklahoma, LLC, Joshua Fahrenbruck | Director of Investor Relations of Humphreys Capital, Nathaniel Harding | Founder and President at Antioch Energy, Eli Hellman | Trademark Examining Attorney at United States Patent and Trademark Office, Kyle Impson | Director of Community Development at Chickasaw Nation, Christian Kanady | Chief Executive Officer at Echo Investment Capital, Christopher Lloyd | Chief Executive Officer at Flight, Lindsey Miles | Land Manager at Devon Energy Corporation, Dan Molina | Chief Medical Officer at Oklahoma City Indian Clinic, Ian Ogilvie | Portfolio Manager/Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley, Derrick Ott | Managing Director at PARA Equity, Larry Ottaway | Attorney at Foliart, Huff, Ottaway & Bottom, Scott Potter | Chief Financial Officer at ARL Bio Pharma, Rachel Shortt | Owner at Shortt Communications, Sam Wargin Grimaldo | Community Volunteer, Rand Elliott | Owner at Rand Elliott Architects, Liz Eickman | Director at Kirkpatrick Family Fund, Louisa McCune | Executive Director at Kirkpatrick Foundation. The culminating performance will take place on July 14th & 15th, 2023 We are also creating the new position of deputy director. "As we contemplate this transition, our future has never been brighter, said Founder and Chairman Christian Keesee. Clements joined the Board of Trustees as treasurer in 2013. She co-founded Oklahoma Dance Alliance, OKLA Dance Connection and Groove Street Productions (Vancouver, BC). Fax: 405 951 0003 Monday Redbud Board of Directors Oklahoma Contemporary Board of Directors Economic Club of Oklahoma Activity Our COO, Daniel Adams, CPA has been with us for 1-year! 11 NW 11th St. The Rev. The four are the newest additions to Oklahoma Contemporarys board, which guided the organization from its fairgrounds home to its new location at 11 NW 11th in downtown Oklahoma City. There was a problem saving your notification. Over the years, through a combination of statutory law and common law, three legal basic duties have evolved that are imposed on individuals who serve as directors or officers.