To kick off our 2010 calendar of events, the OKSS would like to invite you to our membership "Booze 4 Dues Reception." You can also meet the new 2010 OKSS officers.
Each Member who pays their 2010 membership dues at the event will receive 2 free drink tickets valid for draft beer or any rail drink in addition to the new OKSS koozie.
Membership dues for 2010 are $30 for an individual and $50 for a family

When: Wednesday, March 10th, 2010 / 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Where: Union Pub (201 Massachusetts Ave, NE). The event will be held in the back room to the left of the main entrance.
Why: Members receive free or discounted admission to all OKSS events for that year
Who: Anyone who wants to be apart of the OKSS can become a paying member

Membership will be required to receive free or discounted access to all 2010 OKSS events. Non-Members are still welcome to attend any and all events, but a fee for admission may be required. You can also pay your dues on-line at www.okstatesociety.org and more information can be obtained by e-mailing membership@okstatesociety.org

Members will also have access to our members directory and will receive information about other Oklahoma related events.

Please join us at Porter's Dining Saloon from 6:30-8pm on January 13th for the 2010 Oklahoma State Society officer elections. An area upstairs has been reserved for the gathering. Drink specials include $2 domestic beer, $4 rail drinks, and $5 house wine. Porter's is located on the corner of 19th and M St. NW, two blocks south of Dupont Circle.

You are Invited to Join the Oklahoma State Society at a Holiday Happy Hour

When: Wednesday, December 2, 2009 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Where: BlackFinn American Saloon 1620 I Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20006
(Between the Farragut West and McPherson Square Metro stops)

Free appetizer buffet while it lasts. Free domestic draft beer and house wine.

Please RSVP to okssmail@gmail.com

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Holiday Reception 2009

The State Chamber of Oklahoma and The Oklahoma State Society wish to invite you to a reception on Tuesday, September 15th, 2009 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Longworth Cafeteria, Room B223
Longworth House Office Building, Washington, DC

Join the Oklahoma State Society for an end of the week happy hour on Friday, June 26th starting at 6:00pm at Hamilton's (233 2nd St NW, Washington, DC 20001 - on 2nd Street behind the 101 Constitution building).

Senators Inhofe and Coburn and Representatives Lucas, Sullivan, Cole, Boren and Fallin cordially invite you to the 4th Annual Oklahoma Prayer Breakfast on Capitol Hill with honorary host, Steve Largent. Please join us in giving thanks for the great state of Oklahoma, its distinct economy, extraordinary heritage, and bright future.

When: Thursday, June 4, 2009, 8:00 . 9:00AM
Where: 385 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC
RSVP to: OKPrayerBreakfast@gmail.com by Thursday, May 28, 2009

There is no charge for participation.
This breakfast is approved by the House and Senate Ethics Committees.

Join the Oklahoma State Society at a reception hosted by the Oklahoma Chapter of the Associated General Contractors for OKSS Members and Guests Tuesday May 19, 2009 5:30-7:30pm at Bullfeathers (410 1st St, S.E.). Free appetizers and drinks. The OKSS and AGC are reserving the entire restaurant for 2 hours. Please RSVP to cdavison@WeBuildOklahoma.com

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Bullfeathers Reception

Join us for an entire day of fun, watching horses as they race across Great Meadow's Course! Ticket price is all-inclusive, bus ride, catered lunch, drinks including beer, wine, liquor, soda and water. Stay tuned for more information! See the official Virginia Gold Cup Races website for more information.

2009 Oklahoma State Society Gold Cup Flyer: [doc]

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Virginia Gold Cup 2009

Special thanks to Mr. Lou Priebe, 1981 State Society President, for his work on this event. Join the Oklahoma State Society at a luncheon featuring our very own Toby Keith. The event will be held at the National Press Club, 529 14th St. NW (14th and F), 13th Floor. Admission is $28.00 per person.

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Toby Keith Luncheon

The Oklahoma State Society of Washington, D.C. wishes to invite you to a reception honoring Oklahoma's Congressional Delegation. The event will be held in the Atrium of the Congressional Auditorium in the new U.S. Capitol Visitors Center.

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Congressional Reception 2009

Lounge 201, 6:00 - 8:30pm, free for members, $5 for guests. Price includes full house beer list, house champagne and house red and white wines by the glass.

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Lounge 201 Happy Hour

Original Invitation: [pdf]

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Presidential Inauguration Welcome Reception

In the news:

• Daily Oklahoman Article, January 18, 2009
• Tulsa World Article [pg.1] [pg.2], January 11, 2009
• Tulsa World Article [pg.1] [pg.2], January 19, 2009