| United Nations Day in Oklahoma City |
| Sponsored by the Greater Oklahoma City Chapter, UNA-USA HOME |
| United Nations Association of the United States of America Greater Oklahoma City Chapter P.O. Box 60856 Oklahoma City, OK 73146-0856 Contact Us |
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Ambassador Edward J.
Perkins has been
appointed by Gov. Brad
Henry as our state's
Honorary UN Day
Chairman. Dr. Perkins
has served as the
Executive Director of the
International Programs
Center at the University
of Oklahoma since 1996.
In 1989, he was named
U.S. Ambassador to the
United Nations and U.S.
Representative in the UN
Security Council, where
he served until 1993.
Perkins has been
appointed by Gov. Brad
Henry as our state's
Honorary UN Day
Chairman. Dr. Perkins
has served as the
Executive Director of the
International Programs
Center at the University
of Oklahoma since 1996.
In 1989, he was named
U.S. Ambassador to the
United Nations and U.S.
Representative in the UN
Security Council, where
he served until 1993.
Amb. Edward Perkins
UN Day Chairman
UN Day Chairman
| Governor Brad Henry has proclaimed that October 24th will be recognized as "UN Day" in Oklahoma. To help organize our celebration, Governor Henry has appointed Ambassador Edward Perkins to serve as the honorary Chairman of UN Day. |
| “The world is more compassionate and hopeful when we act together. This truth was the inspiration for the United Nations.” --President George W. Bush |
Kenneth Tillett
Keynote Speaker
Keynote Speaker
"Teaching has been
the consistent thread
that is woven
throughout the fabric
of my career."
After graduating from
Southern Nazarene
University and
Georgetown
University,
Ambassador Kenneth
Tillett returned to his
native Belize as
principal of the
Nazarene High School.
Ambassador Tillett
won an election as a
member of the Belize
City Council and
became the Senate
Minority Leader in the
National Assembly.
After leaving the
United Nations,
Ambassador Tillet was
appointed Director of
the Refugee
Department in Belize
and was the liaison
between the
government of Belize
and the United
Nations High
Commissioner for
Refugees.
the consistent thread
that is woven
throughout the fabric
of my career."
After graduating from
Southern Nazarene
University and
Georgetown
University,
Ambassador Kenneth
Tillett returned to his
native Belize as
principal of the
Nazarene High School.
Ambassador Tillett
won an election as a
member of the Belize
City Council and
became the Senate
Minority Leader in the
National Assembly.
After leaving the
United Nations,
Ambassador Tillet was
appointed Director of
the Refugee
Department in Belize
and was the liaison
between the
government of Belize
and the United
Nations High
Commissioner for
Refugees.
Saturday, October 20th – 11:45am
Annual UN Day Luncheon
Tickets: $20 / each.
See below for details.
Featuring Ambassador Kenneth Tillett
Speaking on the topic,
“The United Nations for the New Millennium.”
A New Venue:
Oklahoma City University
Tom & Brenda McDaniel University Center Ballroom
Oklahoma City, OK
About our Speaker:
Ambassador Kenneth Tillett was appointed Belize's Ambassador
and Permanent Representative to the United Nations and served
in the General Assembly, ECOSOC, and other committees of the
United Nations. He was the chief Belize negotiator for the
establishment of diplomatic relations between Belize and the
People's Republic of China. Currently, Ambassador Tillett and his
wife, Margaret, make their home in Weatherford where he is a
faculty member at Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
Student Scholarships Available
Through the generosity of longtime supporters, the UNA-USA
OKC is able to offer several luncheon scholarships to students
who have an interest in the United Nations and its mission. If
you are a high school or college / university student interested in
attending this luncheon, be sure to ask for a Student
Scholarship when you send in your reservation request. Include
an email address and return it today for prompt consideration.
You will be notified prior to the luncheon if you have received the
scholarship. If they all are awarded prior to your application,
students are eligible for reduced ticket price of $10.
Mail your luncheon reservation request to:
UNA-USA OKC
P.O. Box 60856
OKC, OK 73146-0856
Be sure to include:
Your name, contact information, and the number of tickets you
are requesting.
For information, call Ruth Males at 405-478-0358.
Annual UN Day Luncheon
Tickets: $20 / each.
See below for details.
Featuring Ambassador Kenneth Tillett
Speaking on the topic,
“The United Nations for the New Millennium.”
A New Venue:
Oklahoma City University
Tom & Brenda McDaniel University Center Ballroom
Oklahoma City, OK
About our Speaker:
Ambassador Kenneth Tillett was appointed Belize's Ambassador
and Permanent Representative to the United Nations and served
in the General Assembly, ECOSOC, and other committees of the
United Nations. He was the chief Belize negotiator for the
establishment of diplomatic relations between Belize and the
People's Republic of China. Currently, Ambassador Tillett and his
wife, Margaret, make their home in Weatherford where he is a
faculty member at Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
Student Scholarships Available
Through the generosity of longtime supporters, the UNA-USA
OKC is able to offer several luncheon scholarships to students
who have an interest in the United Nations and its mission. If
you are a high school or college / university student interested in
attending this luncheon, be sure to ask for a Student
Scholarship when you send in your reservation request. Include
an email address and return it today for prompt consideration.
You will be notified prior to the luncheon if you have received the
scholarship. If they all are awarded prior to your application,
students are eligible for reduced ticket price of $10.
Mail your luncheon reservation request to:
UNA-USA OKC
P.O. Box 60856
OKC, OK 73146-0856
Be sure to include:
Your name, contact information, and the number of tickets you
are requesting.
For information, call Ruth Males at 405-478-0358.
The Tom and Brenda McDaniel University Center Ballroom (formerly
the Scarab Room of the OCU Student Union) is located in the center of
the university campus. Nearby parking is available in the lot at the rear
(north side) of the University Center. From N. Classen Blvd., travel
west on NW 27th Street to Florida Street (about three blocks). Turn
south on Florida to the parking lot.
Find a campus map here:
http://www.okcu.edu/map/map.asp
the Scarab Room of the OCU Student Union) is located in the center of
the university campus. Nearby parking is available in the lot at the rear
(north side) of the University Center. From N. Classen Blvd., travel
west on NW 27th Street to Florida Street (about three blocks). Turn
south on Florida to the parking lot.
Find a campus map here:
http://www.okcu.edu/map/map.asp
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