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Each Spring -- usually in April -- members and friends of
our chapter convene for our annual meeting. We always
have a luncheon program featuring a notable speaker. It
is also a time to conduct some necessary business of our
chapter.
Here are some highlights of several Annual Spring
Meetings that we have hosted in recent years:
our chapter convene for our annual meeting. We always
have a luncheon program featuring a notable speaker. It
is also a time to conduct some necessary business of our
chapter.
Here are some highlights of several Annual Spring
Meetings that we have hosted in recent years:
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Our program featured
Eleanor Roosevelt
Portrayed by Erma Stewart,
speaking on the topic:
“Equal Dignity Without
Discrimination –
The Birth of the United Nations”
A silent auction, held in
conjunction with the meeting,
raised a total of $566 for the UNA-USA’s Adopt-a-
Minefield program. During the meeting, the members
of our chapter recognized the winner of this year’s
High School Essay Contest, Ana Maria Diaz-Vargas.
Additionally, we presented a special award to Mr.
Bob Lemon for his outstanding efforts to support the
involvement of young people in the activities of the
United Nations Association.
Oklahoma City University
Meinders School of Business
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Eleanor Roosevelt
Portrayed by Erma Stewart,
speaking on the topic:
“Equal Dignity Without
Discrimination –
The Birth of the United Nations”
A silent auction, held in
conjunction with the meeting,
raised a total of $566 for the UNA-USA’s Adopt-a-
Minefield program. During the meeting, the members
of our chapter recognized the winner of this year’s
High School Essay Contest, Ana Maria Diaz-Vargas.
Additionally, we presented a special award to Mr.
Bob Lemon for his outstanding efforts to support the
involvement of young people in the activities of the
United Nations Association.
Oklahoma City University
Meinders School of Business
For more details:
Click Here.
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Our program featured
Melanie Macdonald,
President and CEO of
World Neighbors, delivering
a message titled,
“Sharing a Global Vision.”
Oklahoma City University
Scarab Room
Melanie Macdonald,
President and CEO of
World Neighbors, delivering
a message titled,
“Sharing a Global Vision.”
Oklahoma City University
Scarab Room
2007
2006
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A panel discussion was the focus of the 2005
Spring Luncheon / Program. Panelists included:
Dr. Larry Eberhardt, Oklahoma City University;
Dr. Randall Jones, University of Central
Oklahoma; Rt. Rev. Shannon Mallory, Episcopal
Church (Retired); and Mr. Tuliameni Kalomoh,
UN Assistant Secretary-General for Political
Affairs. They addressed the topic, “The Truth
About the UN.”
A special honor was given to Dr. Don Betz,
recognizing his contributions to the United
Nations over many years.
Spring Luncheon / Program. Panelists included:
Dr. Larry Eberhardt, Oklahoma City University;
Dr. Randall Jones, University of Central
Oklahoma; Rt. Rev. Shannon Mallory, Episcopal
Church (Retired); and Mr. Tuliameni Kalomoh,
UN Assistant Secretary-General for Political
Affairs. They addressed the topic, “The Truth
About the UN.”
A special honor was given to Dr. Don Betz,
recognizing his contributions to the United
Nations over many years.
2005
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2004
Don Betz, Ph.D.,
Vice President for Academic
Affairs, University of Central
Oklahoma, was our featured
speaker. Dr. Betz spoke on the
topic, “Why We Need the
United Nations: A Positive Case
for UN Reform.”
Dr. Larry Eberhardt, Oklahoma City University,
delivered a complementary response to Dr. Betz’s
remarks.
Vice President for Academic
Affairs, University of Central
Oklahoma, was our featured
speaker. Dr. Betz spoke on the
topic, “Why We Need the
United Nations: A Positive Case
for UN Reform.”
Dr. Larry Eberhardt, Oklahoma City University,
delivered a complementary response to Dr. Betz’s
remarks.
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| 2008 |
Dr. Eric Heinze was our keynote
speaker. He addressed the
topic, "Global Governance: UN
Reform." Dr. Heinze is an
assistant professor of Political
Science and International
Studies at the University of
Oklahoma.
speaker. He addressed the
topic, "Global Governance: UN
Reform." Dr. Heinze is an
assistant professor of Political
Science and International
Studies at the University of
Oklahoma.
He teaches courses on international law and
organizations, international human rights, conflict
studies and international relations theory. He has
published numerous scholarly articles on these
general subjects and is the author of Waging
Humanitarian War: The Ethics, Law and Politics of
Humanitarian Intervention (SUNY Press, 2008). Dr.
Heinze serves on the Board of Directors of the
Greater Oklahoma City chapter of the United Nations
Association.
A silent auction, held in conjunction with the meeting,
raised over $700 for the UNA-USA’s Adopt-a-Minefield
program.
Oklahoma City University
Tom & Brenda McDaniels University Center
For more details:
Click Here.
organizations, international human rights, conflict
studies and international relations theory. He has
published numerous scholarly articles on these
general subjects and is the author of Waging
Humanitarian War: The Ethics, Law and Politics of
Humanitarian Intervention (SUNY Press, 2008). Dr.
Heinze serves on the Board of Directors of the
Greater Oklahoma City chapter of the United Nations
Association.
A silent auction, held in conjunction with the meeting,
raised over $700 for the UNA-USA’s Adopt-a-Minefield
program.
Oklahoma City University
Tom & Brenda McDaniels University Center
For more details:
Click Here.
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Our topic this year was
"Model UN Programs,"
featuring Stephanie
Holliman and Keith
Brecheen, both undergraduate students at the
University of Oklahoma.
Oklahoma City University
Tom & Brenda McDaniels University Center
"Model UN Programs,"
featuring Stephanie
Holliman and Keith
Brecheen, both undergraduate students at the
University of Oklahoma.
Oklahoma City University
Tom & Brenda McDaniels University Center
