The Salvation Army 2017 Impact Report for the tulsa Metro Area Command

The Salvation Army
2017 Impact Report
Tulsa Metro Area
Command

TABLE OF CONTENTS
5 History
6 Center of Hope
7 Corps
8 Boys & Girls Clubs
9 Christmas
10 Disaster
10 Seniors
11 ARC
11 Planned Giving
12-17 A Year Review
18 Advisory Board
MISSION STATEMENT
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical
part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the
Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to
preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His
name without discrimination.
VISION STATEMENT
For this reason, we are “Doing the Most Good” in the Tulsa Area
by being a strategic and collaborative partner committed to
providing compassionate community service, and by being a
positive change agent in the lives of the youth and adults
we are privileged to serve.
19 Advisory Councils
20 Officers
21 Auxiliary
22 New Initiatives
23 Financials
The Salvation Army
Tulsa Metro Area Command
924 South Hudson
Tulsa, OK 74112
918-587-7801
www.SalArmyTulsa.org
@SalArmyTulsa
@TulsaSalArmy
If we had to describe it in
one word…...
The story goes that it was late in the Christmas season and The
Salvation Army’s William Booth was running out of time to
distribute a holiday greeting that would inspire and refresh his
troops stationed literally around the world.
Time was short. Resources were thin. Telegraph messages were
charged by the letter. But Booth was brilliant. The Founder and
first General of The Salvation Army telegraphed a single word to
officers scattered far and wide:
Others.
@SalArmyTulsa

A MESSAGE FROM OUR LEADERSHIP
Captains Ken and Jessie Chapman
Dear Friends and Supporters,
Almost two years ago we moved to Tulsa, Oklahoma to
begin our appointment as Area Commanders of the Tulsa
Area Command. It has been a rewarding time of faith,
humility, inspiration and gratefulness in this amazing
community of friendly and generous people.
The Salvation Army has been serving Tulsa since 1906. Over
the past 112 years, tens of thousands of lives have been
touched, transformed, and renewed by the mission of this
glorious Army. The Salvation Army is the largest army in the
world, with 1.5 million soldiers serving in 128 countries. And,
Tulsa is a thriving community for mission!
We are in the process of bringing great improvements to the
Captains Ken and Jessie Chapman
programs of our six Boys & Girls Clubs. Over 18,000 people
are affected by the work of these clubs each year and you will see some remarkable developments taking place in
the coming months. Our Center of Hope is built for 160 beds, yet between 300-325 people are housed each
night of the year, of which, 50 to 60 are children. That Center never closes and basic human needs are met daily.
Our Pathway of Hope social services initiative will break generational cycles of poverty and restore dignity and
hope to many who cannot do it by themselves. When natural disasters strike, you can count on us to be one of
the first on the scene to bring relief and spiritual and emotional care.
We are passionate about bringing hope to the hopeless, a voice to those who cannot speak for themselves, and
direction to those who have lost their way. We are compelled by the love of Christ and want to demonstrate His
love, mercy, and compassion in practical ways.
We thank God for this incredible opportunity to serve in this unique community called TULSA. Exciting things
are happening and the days ahead are full of promise.
We ask you to consider sharing your time, talent, and treasure as you are able to make a positive difference in
this community we now call home. Join me and thousands of others in our Power of 12 campaign as we strive to
not only raise the needed funds for the mission, but clearly communicate with and cultivate new donors to
ensure a vibrant future.
Thank you for supporting us, for standing by us, and for making Tulsa a better place to live. May God richly
bless you.
Yours for “Others,”
Ken & Jessie Chapman, Captains
Area Commanders
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A MESSAGE FROM OUR LEADERSHIP
J. Pat Baldwin, Advisory Board Chairman
Dear Friends,
I would like to take a moment to thank you for your continued
support of The Salvation Army and its ministry in Tulsa. Since
1906 The Salvation Army has been serving Tulsans in need
and lives have been forever changed because of its ministry to
our beautiful city. Because of your generous support, people
in need have a place to turn for assistance.
I am truly honored to serve as the chairman of The Salvation
Army’s Advisory Board and I am humbled to serve alongside
some amazingly gifted people. The work The Salvation Army
does is very important to me because it’s personal. The Army
helped a family member of mine several years ago when he
was going through a dark time. I saw first-hand how God
used The Salvation Army to reach him during that time and I will always be grateful.
When natural disaster strikes you can count on The Salvation Army to be among the first on the scene to
bring relief and care in any way possible. We saw that commitment come to life this past year as multiple
hurricanes struck our nation and other countries. More than 18,000 people are served by our six Boys & Girls
Clubs each year and we are in the process of making great improvements to the programs that will make their
work even more amazing. Our Center of Hope homeless shelter meets basic human needs and is never closed.
We serve nearly twice the number of people the Center is built for each night, with families and children our
highest growing population. Fifty to sixty of our guests each night are children. Our Pathway of Hope social
services initiative seeks to break the cycle of poverty for many who cannot do it alone. If you have not already
done so, please consider participating in our Power of 12 campaign. These funds will help us in our mission to
be the hands and feet of Christ in the Tulsa community and will help us cultivate new donors so that we can
continue our work far into the future.
If you already support the ministry of The Salvation Army I want to sincerely thank you. If you are looking
for an organization to support, I assure you this ministry has the highest level of accountability to ensure every
dime you give is used to do the most good.
Thank you for supporting us and making Tulsa a better place to live.
God Bless,
Pat Baldwin
Advisory Board Chairman
The Salvation Army, Tulsa
Pat Baldwin
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A Brief Look at Our History
T
he Salvation Army was founded by William Booth of England in 1865, the premise being one of
providing outreach and hope to those who were seeking physical, emotional, and spiritual
guidance and assistance. The Salvation Army expanded to America in 1880, and has been
operating in the Tulsa area since 1906.
For the past century, the Tulsa Metro Area Command of The Salvation Army has been dedicated to
the service of its community’s needs, whatever those needs may be, and without discrimination. The Salvation
Army has worked tirelessly through wartimes, economic struggles, environmental disasters and everyday
challenges facing the needy, to bring dignity back into the lives of those who have needed a helping hand.
Over the past 112 years, as the Tulsa area population grew, so did the services offered by The
Salvation Army:
• 1906, The Salvation Army is established in Tulsa
• 1910, Sapulpa Corps is established (relocated in 1997)
• 1926, Sand Springs Corps was established
• 1940, Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC) was
established
• 1944, Red Shield Club was established
• 1958, current ARC was opened
• 1959, current Mabee Red Shield Club was opened
• 1973, North Mabee Boys & Girls Club was opened
Captain Brinton Fleet Breeding
• 1978, Charles Page Sand Springs Corps Community Center and Boys & Girls Club building was opened
• 1979, John E. Mabee Broken Arrow Community Center and Boys & Girls Club was opened
• 1984, social services building, Area Command and Shelter was opened (current Center of Hope)
• 1992, Jim and Rosemary Close Gym at West Mabee was opened
• 1995, Area Command administrative building was purchased near downtown Tulsa
• 1997, Sapulpa (Creek County) Boys & Girls Club building was opened
• 2001, new addition to the Social Services Center Complex was opened and facility renamed “Center of
Hope”
• 2012, current Tulsa Area Command, was purchased, remodeled and occupied.
Today, The Salvation Army is known in the
community as “always there when you need us.” This has
proven true in almost every area of human service, as The
Salvation Army has grown through the years to become a
strength in the community. The Salvation Army in Tulsa
has become not only a place of emergency services and
support, but also an agency capable of providing the
appropriate resources needed to change negative patterns
and assist individuals and families, at any age, with their
problems.
1927 Food Basket and Christmas Tree Distribution
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MEETING THE NEED
HOMELESSNESS
T
he Center of Hope, 102 N. Denver, is a place for Tulsans to go when they have no other
place to go. It is the largest overnight shelter in Eastern Oklahoma offering emergency shelter and
public meals 365 days a year. On an
average night, 285-325 guests sleep in the
shelter and between 900-1,000 meals are served. The
facility is also home to a range of social services aimed
at helping people identify and overcome the causes of
their homelessness while offering support that allows
them to improve their lives.
The fastest growing population at the Center
of Hope is families. These families have often lost
everything and are struggling to keep their children
fed and housed safely. Our facility offers family
rooms for overnight guests as well as 17 supportive housing apartments for those who are motivated to work
their way back to permanent housing and want to use our facility as a launch pad to get back on their feet.
Individuals and families can work with professional case managers to formulate a plan for becoming
self-sufficient and are given tools and resources to help them succeed. In addition to the family housing, the
Center of Hope provides long term shelter (up to two years) for singles who are committed to becoming
independent. The Center also serves as a community resource by offering utility assistance, public meals and
serving as a heating and cooling station when extreme temperatures hit.
Feeding: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner
Emergency Financial Assistance
Shelter: Individuals/Families
Supportive Housing
Case Management
Warming/Cooling Center
LifeSkills Classes
On-site Clinic
Job Training
Thank You to our Generous Matching Grant Donors for the
Center of Hope
Asphalt & Fuel Supply
Barnes Family Foundation
The Borden Family
The Bovaird Foundation
Cyclonic Valve, Inc.
Arlo & Barbara Dekraai
Laura & Steve Holden
Oxley Foundation
Charles & Peggy Stephenson
Foundation
Jess & Miriam Stevens
Foundation
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MEETING THE NEED
WORSHIP
T
he Tulsa Metro Area Command of The Salvation Army is committed to serving the spiritual needs
of our neighbors. After all, SALVATION is our middle name! The heart of The Salvation Army is
found in its spiritual ministry. From here, we reach out to heal
wounds of the soul, to share the love of Jesus Christ and to
proclaim God's promise of salvation. Everything The Salvation Army does is to
show God's love to others. The Salvation Army is considered a Protestant
denomination of the Christian Church with beliefs that are in line with
mainstream Christian teaching. Salvation Army officers are ordained ministers
who can perform marriages and dedicate children and who provide ministerial
duties for their congregations.
Salvation Army Churches, known as Corps, are made up of
congregations of soldiers (church members) and adherents. Each congregation
is unique, while maintaining the basic facets of Salvation Army service. In all
cases, these congregations are welcoming, loving places and would love to have
you visit them anytime.
In Tulsa, we have three Corps/worship centers that serve as the heart of our spiritual mission. Each
center is a church, providing worship on Sundays. These centers also provide various educational, recreational,
social services and pastoring programs. Our Center of Hope also holds daily worship services in its chapel that
are open to the public.
BROKEN ARROW CORPS
SAND SPRINGS CORPS
TULSA CITADEL CORPS
CENTER OF HOPE
1400 W. Washington Ave.
4403 S. 129th West Ave.
3901 East 38th St.
102 North Denver
Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Sand Springs, OK 74063
Tulsa, OK 74114
Tulsa, OK 74103
918-258-7545
918-245-2237
918-747-8844
918-582-7201
Please call for worship times and join us!
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MEETING THE NEED
YOUTH
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS
T
he Salvation Army serves youth of all ages through a variety of programs. Be it physical needs or spiritual
ones, The Army offers programs where children and teenagers can find support and a home away from
home.
The cornerstone of the youth programs is The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Tulsa.
With six locations throughout the greater Tulsa area, the Boys
& Girls Clubs offer after-school programs during the academic
school year. Ensuring that we are preparing the leaders of
tomorrow, programs such as Keystone Club and Youth of the
Year competition are offered. During the summer, the Clubs
have day camps, where children can have a safe place to be while out of school. Arts and crafts, computer and
recreational activities, and athletic programs are just a few of the many activities youth enjoy year-round.
Each Club offers organized and affordable sports such as basketball and football while placing an equal
emphasis on academics and character building. In 2018, The Salvation Army will open a Conservatory for
Performing and Visual Arts in all six clubs, providing affordable music and arts education no longer offered in
many public schools.
The programs and services offered at The Salvation Army Boys & Girls
Clubs go beyond serving just members. The Clubs also serve as community centers
in their neighborhoods. The facilities host birthday parties, senior swimming classes,
offer adult gym memberships and serve as emergency shelters when needed.
“The Club is my
‘home away
from home’.”
-Dakota, Club member
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MEETING THE NEED
CHRISTMAS ASSISTANCE
T
he "miracle" of Christmas is repeated over and over again through the joy of caring and sharing. The
traditional red kettle is an integral part of the Christmas scene, with hundreds of thousands of dollars
donated each year to aid needy families, seniors, and the homeless. Without The Salvation Army and its
efforts through the Angel Tree and other programs, many children would be without toys and clothes at
Christmas. The Salvation Army assists needy families to ensure that their hardship is not suffered by their children.
Donations and financial assistance provide Christmas dinners, clothing, and toys for families in need,
including families of prisoners.
Volunteers distribute gifts to shut-ins in hospitals and nursing homes, and our homeless shelter offers a sitdown
Christmas Eve luncheon. The Salvation Army endeavors to bring spiritual light and love to those it serves at
Christmas so that the real meaning of the season is not forgotten.
Christmas 2017
2,032 Families Served
8,153 Children & Elder Angels
2,421 Bicycles Distributed
25,000+ Toys
30,000+ Items of Clothing
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MEETING THE NEED
DISASTER RELIEF
H
urricanes, tornadoes, floods, earthquakes, wild fires, mass shootings. From Texas to Las Vegas
to Puerto Rico to Mexico to California, beyond and in between, The Salvation Army responded
to more natural and man-created disasters in 2017 than any other year in our history, bringing
food, drink, emotional and spiritual care and social services. Long after the news media lights
have dimmed and others have gone, The Salvation Army remains, providing long-term recovery services to the
survivors.
The Salvation Army is here every day of the year to help those going through personal crises: addiction,
homelessness, or financial struggle. Disaster can also hit without warning, and affect an entire community.
During this time of need, the Army is ready to provide long and short-term relief through Emergency Disaster
Services.
In the United States, the first major disaster the Army provided relief efforts for was the Galveston
Hurricane in September, 1900. Since then, the Tulsa Metro Area Command of The Salvation Army has
responded to countless emergency situations throughout our 112-year history in the Tulsa metro area. The
Tulsa Metro Area Command of The Salvation Army has staff and volunteers trained and ready to respond
when needed. While every disaster is unique and creates its own special needs, the core of The Salvation Army’s
disaster program consists of several basic services such as food service and emotional and spiritual care.
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MEETING THE NEED
SENIORS
lder adults gather in each of our Corps Community
Centers to share interests, develop new skills and enjoy
the company of their peers through our senior services.
Educational classes, day care, hot-lunch programs and
pre-retirement seminars are just a few of the programs we offer. Each
center provides a variety of activities to meet diverse needs. Here, in an
atmosphere of understanding and respect, new friendships are formed
and talents discovered.
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MEETING THE NEED
ARC
T
here are many reasons why someone gets trapped in addiction. Some might be able to stop when they
wish but others are not so easily able to reclaim their lives. Addiction can lead to job loss, disownment,
homelessness and much more. The Salvation Army is here for those who are ready for their second, third
or fourth chance at life. At the Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC), beneficiaries have an opportunity to
learn how to combat their addiction. Not only do they address the underlying issue, but also get their everyday life
back on track in preparation for graduating the program and achieving self-sufficiency.
The ARC in Tulsa is a unique religious and work therapy program for men with a wide variety of spiritual and
social handicaps, such as drug and alcohol addiction. The ARC’s program is a self-supporting residential program that
advocates positive reinforcement. Beneficiaries enrolled in the program receive therapy, counseling, and learn
employment skills as they work at the area Salvation Army Family Stores.
2017
94 men graduated
15 Family Store employees are
ARC graduates
79,685 Meals served
29,641 Nights Lodging provided
12,645 Items of clothing provided
MEETING THE NEED
YOUR TIME, TALENT & TREASURE
S
ome people’s legacies are written on monuments. Yours can be written on lives. The Salvation Army has
many financial planning options to help you plan your estate. Right here in Green Country we have a
Salvation Army planned giving advisor who has many years of experience in estate and gift planning who
cares about your goals and plans. Charlie Reubell will work with your attorney or accountant to explain the
many gift opportunities available to you and the financial advantages of each. Contact
Charlie Reubell to learn how confidential, personal financial planning can help you
achieve your goals while helping to sustain our
life-changing mission.
Charles “Charlie” Reubell
918-688-3406
Charles.Reubell@uss.salvationarmy.org
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MEETING THE NEED
YOUR TIME, TALENT & TREASURE
T
he Salvation Army in the Tulsa Metro Area is blessed to have so many caring, compassionate
friends. Our donors, volunteers, Advisory Board and Councils, officers, and staff enable us to
carry out the work that our communities need.
We want to thank all of you for your continued gifts of time, talent and treasures to the work and
mission of The Salvation Army. Whether it's seasonal assistance, social services, adult rehabilitation, shelters,
feeding programs, disaster relief or child care, The Salvation Army provides help for today's people in need
and hope for future generations.
many.
We hope you enjoy this look back at the many activities of 2017 that brought help and hope to so
Marnie and Shane Fernandez chaired the
2017 Wiliam Booth Society Benefit Dinner with
guest speaker Marcus Luttrell.
Over 600 Salvation Army donors and
supporters came together to hear the “Lone
Survivor” author’s story and raise nearly $1 million
to help The Salvation Army provide its many
services to the Tulsa metro community.
The Sand Springs Corps Community Center
and Boys & Girls Club hosted their “Army of
Stars” benefit event in March. Longtime Advisory
Council member, Joe Williams, was honored with
a “Star” award and the guest speaker was Eddie
Baugher, Racers For Christ.
World renowned fiddler, Jana Jae, provided
special entertainment at the Sapulpa/Creek
County Women's Auxiliary annual Charity
Dinner in April benefitting The Salvation Army
Creek County Boys & Girls Club.
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MEETING THE NEED
YOUR TIME, TALENT & TREASURE
MacKenzie Bechtold earned the honor of
being the 2017 Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Tulsa
Youth of the Year at the Annual Youth of the Year
Banquet.
Longtime North Mabee Boys & Girls Club
volunteer, Darryl Bright, was presented with the
Clay Satcher Award. Kristin Bennett was named
2017 Friend of Youth and Sand Springs Athletic
Director, Jimmie Walker III, was given the
Youth Development Staff Award.
Donut Day 2017 returned the exclusive Salvation
Army Donut, created for The Salvation Army by
Merritt’s Bakery. The Salvation Army partnered with
Merritt’s and LiviLee’s Donuts in Sand Springs to
celebrate the day.
The 18th Annual Salvation Army Boys &
Girls Club Golf Tournament, chaired by John
Harper of PSO and Al Colby of Inter-Chem,
(pictured right), was held July 17 at Tulsa Country
Club. Jim Glover Auto Family was the presenting
sponsor of the event that raised a record $81,222.
Mark your calendars for this year’s tournament
set for July 9.
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MEETING THE NEED
YOUR TIME, TALENT & TREASURE
There are many ways you, your business, civic
group and more can help The Salvation Army.
In April, Little Caesars Love Kitchen made a
stop at the Center of Hope homeless shelter and
provided fresh hot pizza to all of the guests that
day.
US Cellular employees provide hundreds of
volunteer hours at our Boys & Girls Clubs each
year. Along with working with the youth, they
also provide much needed repairs, cleaning and
painting!
The University of Tulsa Athletic
Department partners with the Boys & Girls
Clubs by providing tickets to games, campus
tours and organizing sporting activities. These
events give at-risk youth the opportunity to get
on a college campus and set the sights for their
future high.
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MEETING THE NEED
YOUR TIME, TALENT & TREASURE
The Christmas season offers many ways for people, businesses, civic
groups, churches, schools and more to get involved in making a
difference in our community. Reasor’s Foods is a long-standing partner
in our Red Kettle program. Here, Jeff Reasor shares his Red Kettle
Reason.
Matching Kettle Sponsors like Tulsa Gold & Silver, Bank of
Oklahoma, and Lawn America help The Salvation Army continue its
programs year-round. Tulsa Gold & Silver also partners with The
Salvation Army by buying back any gold coins dropped in kettles!
AAON helped us get the word out about DipJars — a way to
support The Salvation Army at the Red Kettles when you don’t carry
cash — by matching donations in DipJars. Have YOU dipped today?
When it looked like the Center of Hope was going to
be short on turkeys for Thanksgiving and Christmas,
these employees of John Zink Hamworthy
Combustion, also members of The Salvation Army
Women’s Auxiliary, jumped into action and organized a
turkey drive.
Through their efforts, the community came
through! Employees from NORDAM also donated
over 350 turkeys and hams!
Blue Cross Blue Shield was one of 39 companies
who participated in our Day of Ringing program this
year. ORU took all kettles for an entire day!
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MEETING THE NEED
YOUR TIME, TALENT & TREASURE
For the second year, Captain Ken Chapman, and several hardy volunteers walked 66 miles on historic Route
66 in the Route 66 Walk for the Homeless presented by Route 66 Chevrolet. Joining him on the entire walk
were, left to right, Luke Swain, Captain Chapman, Isaiah Stegall, Mike Havise and Tom Tommey. The
first night of the walk, others from the community joined the walkers in a campout on The Salvation Army Area
Command ground to bring awareness of those homeless who sleep outside every night. Among those braving the
cold were Libby Billings of Eloté Café & Catering, Kim MacLeod of the City of Tulsa and Noe Rodriguez
from the Mental Health Association Oklahoma. Ken Busby of the Route 66 Alliance served as honorary
chair of the event.
A Summit on Homelessness was held the second morning of the walk and brought community leaders
together to discuss the growing need for emergency shelter in Tulsa. Quarterly Summits are planned for 2018.
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MEETING THE NEED
YOUR TIME, TALENT & TREASURE
For the second year, The Salvation Army partnered with Oklahoma Air National Guard to host Flight
from the North Pole. Presented by Blue Sky Bank, Santa was “flown in” on a fighter jet for a party for
approximately 80 children from the Angel Tree program. There were many activities for the children who each
received a new bicycle and their parents received the Angel Tree toys for the children to open at their homes on
Christmas.
The 2nd Annual Community CarolSing was
held at the Tulsa Community College Performing
Arts Center for Education.
Nearly 350 attended the event that included
caroling, music by The Salvation Army Brass
Ensemble and the Citadel Praise Band and the
opportunity to visit with Santa. An altar call resulted
in 123 people choosing Jesus Christ as their personal
Savior.
“Doing Good in Tulsa” Campaign
We hope you will be a part of our upcoming 5-year, $10.5 million campaign to raise money needed to
upgrade our area facilities. Each year includes funds for an ongoing maintenance reserve.
Year One
• Refurbish West
Mabee Boys & Girls
Club
• Replace HVAC at
Center of Hope
$2.5 million
Year Two
• Center of Hope
improvements;
kitchen remodel,
new roof, replace
laundry equipment
$2 million
Year Three
• Building
maintenance on
North Mabee Boys &
Girls Club
• Interior & Exterior
upgrades
$2 million
Year Four
• Building
maintenance on
Broken Arrow, Sand
Springs and Creek
County Boys & Girls
Clubs
$2 million
Year Five
• New roof &
additional office
space at Area
Command. Building
maintenance on
other facilities
$2 million
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MEETING THE NEED
TULSA ADVISORY BOARD - 2017
J. Pat Baldwin, Chairman
President/General Manager,
KTUL LLC, News Channel 8
Mitch Adwon
President, Adwon Properties
Chris Amburgy
Principal, HoganTaylor LLP
Billie Barnett
Community Volunteer
Mike Borden
President, Borden Company, Inc.
Konnie Boulter
Program Director, Oxley
Foundation
Montie Box
Montie Box Realtors, President
Tiffani Bruton
Public Affairs Manager
Cox Communications
Jennifer Carthel
Advertising Director
Tulsa World Media Company
Casey Cooper
Attorney, Gable Gotwalls
Luis Diaz
Sr. Vice President, Firstar Bank
N.A.
Lee Eslicker
President & CEO, D&L Oil Tools
Debbie Favell
Community Volunteer
John Graves
President & CEO, Cyclonic Valve
Inc.
John Harper
V.P. External Affairs, PSO
Rik Helmerich
Helmerich Trust
John Hewitt
President & CEO, Matrix Service
Company
Reggie Ivey, MHR
COO, Tulsa Health Department
Lon T. Jackson
Retired
David Johnson
Chairman & CEO, PeoplesBank
Daniel Keating
President, Summit Consolidated
Group
Rozann Knight
Community Volunteer
Sean Kouplen
Chairman & CEO, Regent Bank
Rick J. Neal
Rick Neal & Associates
Emily Perkins
Leadership Development,
TD Williamson
Adam W. Robinson, CPL
Executive VP of Land & Legal,
Oliphant Energy
John Rupe
CEO, Rupe Helmer Group
Jeff Sanders
Private Bank Market Executive,
Bank of Oklahoma
LouAnn Smith
Vice-President, Stava Building
Corporation
Steve Soulé
Attorney, Hall Estill
Kim Stewart
CEO, American Century Life
Insurance Co.
Clifton Taulbert
President, The Freemont Corp.
LIFE MEMBERS:
Robert E. Lorton, Jr.
Joe Robson
W. H. Thompson, Jr.
Richard “Dick” Williamson
EMERITUS MEMBERS:
Jim Cook
Paula Marshall
J. D. Scott
Charles C. Stephenson, Jr.
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Brian Borden, Chairman
Borden Company, Inc.
MEETING THE NEED
ADVISORY COUNCILS
BROKEN ARROW SALVATION ARMY AND BOYS & GIRLS CLUB ADVISORY COUNCIL
Amanda Almy
Brady Hadrava
Sheldon Jackson
Marque Baldwin
Rick Couri
Sharon Bittner
Gloria Conaway
Angie Graves
Ron Hair
Shawna Hadrava
CLAREMORE SALVATION ARMY ADVISORY COUNCIL
Jerry Hayes
Jerry Emanuel
Herb McSpadden
Charles Ragland
CREEK COUNTY SALVATION ARMY AND BOYS & GIRLS CLUB ADVISORY COUNCIL
Debbie Dubois
SpiritBank
Thomas Parsons
Anita Sanders
Jim Spangler
John York
Carolyn Nicholson
Community Volunteer
Peggy Alverson
Women’s Auxiliary
Ann Bartlett
Community Volunteer
Cathy Dupriest Gebetsberger
Carletti Dentistry
Linda Enlow
Central Technology Center
Sherry Sherwood
Community Volunteer
Teri Sherwood
Coldwell Banker
Mike Borden
President, Borden Company, Inc.
Jan Davis
OG&E
Jim Dilley
American Heritage Bank
Judge Ken Adair
Evella Anderson
Gwynn Blackwell
Monica Clark
Barbara Factory
Lon T. Jackson
Retired
Rebecca LaFevers
State Farm Insurance
Mark McCullough
Oklahoma House of Representatives
Sue Skinner
Community Volunteer
OKMULGEE SALVATION ARMY ADVISORY COUNCIL
Grant Griffin
Heather Mitchell
Carolyn Norris
Sue Ramsey
John Reed
Carol Smith
Leroy L. Wilson, Jr.
Pat Wilson
Becky Whittaker
SAND SPRINGS SALVATION ARMY AND BOYS & GIRLS CLUB ADVISORY COUNCIL
Bob Anderson
Matt Barnett
Montie Box
Cathy Bolinger
Coy Burton
Troy Cox
Thomas "TJ" Davis
Sherry Durkee
Mary Eubanks
Valerie Gramm
Brandon Grell
Rusty Gunn
Brian Jackson
Danielle Myers
Brian Smejkal
Erin Stuckey
Tim Watts
Joe Williams
John "Cody" Worrell
Terry Young
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MEETING THE NEED
ADVISORY COUNCILS
MABEE RED SHIELD BOYS & GIRLS CLUB ADVISORY COUNCIL
Rosemary Brown Jeff Heeley Elizabeth Hunt
NORTH MABEE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB ADVISORY COUNCIL
Darryl “Rocky” Bright
Thomas Carter
Dana Young-Williams
Darryl Bright
Anthony Vice
Richard Little, Chairman
Brian BeBe
Darrin Bell
John Benzinger
Mark Castell
Charlotte Edmundson
WEST MABEE BOYS & GIRLS CLUB ADVISORY COUNCIL
Cass Filhiol
Kim Filhiol
Rebecca Marks-Jimerson
Mike Kernon
David Lamb
Pam May
MEETING THE NEED
OFFICERS
Majors Lewis and Jacquelyn Reckline
Arkansas/Oklahoma Divisional Commanders
Kenny Pickens
Roy Pinder
Pam Weatherford
Bill Welch
Kendon Woodblum
Majors Reckline
Captain Ken Chapman
Area Commander
Captain Jessie Chapman
Associate Area Commander
Captains Chapman
Lieutenants Carr
Broken Arrow Corps Community Center
Lieutenants Ian and Brittany Carr
Tulsa Citadel Corps Community Center
Lieutenant Maurice and Captain Sherry Moukouangala
Capt. & Lt. Moukouangala
Adult Rehabilitation Center
A/Captains Christopher and Cheryl Gibson
A/Captains Gibson
Sand Springs Corps Community Center
Lieutenants Jason and Keisha McMullin
Lieutenants McMullin
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MEETING THE NEED
WOMEN’S AUXILIARY
A
cross the nation, The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary members are community leaders who
give of their time, talent and treasure to help The Salvation Army in “Doing the Most Good.”
Their mission is to be “The Army Behind The Army” helping The Salvation Army meet the
need of others at their point of need. Last year the Women’s Auxiliary helped touch the lives of
thousands in the Tulsa metro area through its volunteer participation in
the Angel Tree Program, Red Kettle Campaign, Toy Shop and
fundraising through it’s annual Christmas Fashion Show and Luncheon
now in its 65th year! Through their fundraising initiatives the Auxiliary
provides funds for The Center of Hope homeless shelter, providing free
ACT testing at the six Boys & Girls Clubs, camperships at the Boys &
Girls Clubs and audio-visual equipment for the Tulsa Area Command.
They also provided funds for under privileged children in the metro area
to attend summer camp at Camp Heart O’ Hills.
The Women’s Auxiliary provides an opportunity for women to
meet in a spiritual atmosphere, enjoy programs and relationships, and contribute skills and resources to better
our community and the world around us.
Tulsa Women’s Auxiliary Officers
President
Sandy Mocha
Vice-President Rozann Knight
Secretary
Judi Barrett
Treasurer
Anne Park
Assistant Treasurer Marty Johnson
Sapulpa Women’s Auxiliary Officers
President
Peggy Alverson
Vice-President Cathy Gebetsberger
Secretary
Jeanie Aldridge
Treasurer
Jan Davis
Publicity
Sue Skinner &
Sherry Sherwood
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MEETING THE NEED
NEW INITIATIVES
T
he Power of 12 is a unique concept that answers the age-old question that most donors have:
What difference can my donation make?
By harnessing the power of the community, the
power of 12,000 people coming together to do
good with relatively small donations, much can be achieved.
The Salvation Army Tulsa Area Command is on a quest to
get 12,000 people in our community to pledge $12 a month
for 12 months.
By giving up perhaps two gourmet coffees a month
or a movie ticket, even those with modest disposable
income can make a big difference in the lives of those less
fortunate in our community by being part of a larger power
— the Power of 12!
We are inviting people and businesses to challenge
each other with whatever “12” challenge they can imagine
and watch the power and good grow! Post your challenge on social media using the hashtag
#Powerof12Tulsa.
Join us today at www.Powerof12Tulsa.org. Each month we will send you a brief text letting you
know how your donation was spent.
www.Powerof12Tulsa.org
T
he Salvation Army’s iconic red kettles are the official start of the Christmas season for many of us
and have been for more than a century. The kettles signify a season of giving and thinking of those
less fortunate than ourselves. Beginning in
November, we see the bell ringers braving
Oklahoma elements, whatever they may be, to bring good
cheer and help to our neighbors.
This year, The Salvation Army invited companies,
families, church groups, Sunday school classes, civic groups
and more to be a part of
this tradition in a Day of
RINGING!
Oral Roberts
University (ORU) led
the way by taking all
kettle locations in the Tulsa metro area for one full day! In
total, we had 599 Day of Ringing volunteers who raised
$71,639.50; 39 companies, 44 Scouting and civic groups
and 40 individuals.
Each time volunteers staff a kettle, it makes the
Captain Ken Chapman, left, and ORU President Billy
Wilson on ORU’s Day of Ringing.
difference between an empty kettle and one that raises about $30 per hour – enough to shelter a family for a
night, provide a hot meal to ten homeless people or provide homework tutoring to an at-risk youth.
Will YOU join us this year? The Salvation Army will provide the kettle, stand, signage with YOUR
COMPANY/GROUP name and logo, red Salvation Army aprons, bells, AND we offer an easy-to-use, online
system to schedule your group! Call us at 918-587-7801 for more information!
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Revenue
Expenses
FINANCIAL ANALYSIS
DOING THE MOST GOOD WITH YOUR DONATIONS
FISCAL YEAR ENDING 09/30/2017
Public Support $7,157,934
Allocations from United Way $1,422,475
Grants from Public Funds $ 319,944
Adult Rehabilitation Center $2,949,031
Other Revenue $1,246,525
Program Services
Community Services $ 3,199,120
Residential & Social Services $ 4,955,168
Adult Rehabilitation Services $ 2,949,031
Supporting Services
Management & General $1,031,958
Fundraising $ 977,500
TOTAL
REVENUE
$13,095,891
TOTAL
EXPENSES
$13,112,759
NET INCOME
& EXPENSE
($16,869)
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“While women weep, as they do now,
I’LL FIGHT.
While children go hungry, as they do now,
I’LL FIGHT.
While there is a poor lost girl upon the streets,
While there remains one dark soul without the light of God,
I’LL FIGHT.
I’LL FIGHT TO THE VERY END!”
William Booth, 1912