OKC Happy Hour Women's Networking Luncheon Raises Awareness and Spirits

Today's luncheon at Metro Appliances & More was both informative and uplifting.    Jan Peery from the YWCA, shared information regarding the need for more awareness about the issue of Domestic Violence.  October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month; a fact that is overshadowed by October also being Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  Jan delivered several startling statistics that caused the 20+ women there to pause and think.  I could tell she was passionate about this issue and her words compelled me to want to do more.



Jan Peery, YWCA and Jan Astani, Speaker



After Jan Peery shared her message, Jan Astani delivered an uplifting message that she called the "Be Challenge."  There are 5 challenges in all and Jan asked that we each adopt just one for a period of time and watch how it effected our lives. 

The five challenges were:

1. Be an old fashioned communicator-send thank you cards and letters.  Also, put down your electronics at meal times and really connect with the people across from you.

2.  Be a practitioner of the Golden Rule.

3.  Be well informed - Great readers make great leaders.  Read....a lot.

4.  Be grateful!  We all have a L(oved Ones)

                                                  O (Opportunities)

                                         T (Talents)

to be grateful for!

5.  Be open minded to change - here she told a tender story about her

Sister's escape from Domestic Violence. 



Several staff from Platt College attended: Verna Alfred, Sarah Batchelor, Pamela Boykin,  Marvene Funnell, Kim Haskett, Jodi Overman, Charity Patton, and Sara Shelton.  Before the speakers, we had a good time meeting other women within our community while we enjoyed a delicious lunch from Jason's Deli.



From Left: Jodi Overman, Sarah Batchelor, Pamela Boykin, Verna Alfred





 The event was graciously hosted by Robin Walker and Kim Wigley. Thank you ladies for a wonderful time!


Kim Wigley (left) and Robin Walker (right)





Since 1979, Platt College exists with one purpose; to create a workforce of professionals with the skills and training necessary to answer the needs of today's and tomorrow's workplace. The college is located in Tulsa, Moore, Lawton, Central and North Oklahoma City as well as in Dallas, Texas. For more information call 405-946-7799, or visit www.plattcolleges.edu.

What a busy month we have had a Platt Central...to begin with our students are raising money for Infant Crisis Services through a Penny Drive.  We have the best students, some classes have actually filled their jars to the top forcing me to get bigger ones!!  What an awesome problem to have!

If you have the opportunity to pick up a copy of our latest newsletter you would see the photo caption contest that we have going on... what would you suggest???
Thanks to Surgical Technologist student Calica Mitchell for allowing us to use this fantastic picture which was taken her first week of class of Platt.

Career Day/Night

Every other month Platt Central's students come proudly dressed in their best interview attire to receive their awards they have worked so hard to earn.  Awards that are presented by each program instructor/coordinator include: Student of the Month, Winners Attitude, Perfect Attendance, Key 95 and Coordinators Honor Roll.  The Director’s Honor Roll is presented by our campus director, Joey Keefer and the Student Services Star Student is presented by the Student Service Director, Charity Patton.  During this month’s career day, the students were given an opportunity to hear about Infant Crisis Services, INC from their Outreach Coordinator, Mrs. Judith Cope and learn not only the services that they provide to babies in our community but how our students can get involved with this organization. 

Exam Time!! Instructors and staff at Platt Central get a taste of being in the hot seat yesterday.  Starting November 1st all Platt students will need to pass a Wonderlic entrance exam before enrolling into the program of their choice.  Director Joey Keefer felt whats good enough for students should be good enough for staff.  Can you imagine the nerves in this room???  Stay tuned...grades will be posted later!

Platt Lawton New Business Owner Joins the Chamber!

What else can be said outside of congratulations and proud, of one of Platt Lawton's own graduates building her brand, and joining the Lawton Ft. Sill Chamber of Commerce. Located at 1809 NW Cache Road, Sheila's Massage & Spa Connection recently opened. Friday, October 7, 2011 the Redcoat Ambassadors from the Chamber of Commerce helped to celebrate the business' opening with a ribbon cutting.

Platt Lawton @ Fitness Revolution!!

Hanging out today at Central Mall, in Lawton, OK for Fitness Revolution every second Tuesday of the month! Here us on the radio today on Magic95 , KMGZ 95.3. Its a great way to come out and see what programs Platt Lawton offers for our upcoming October 31,2011 quarter start!

Greater OKC Chamber's "Rise and Shine"
Put a Smile on my Face!

The Holiday Inn The Holiday Inn (Quail Springs Location), hosted the Greater OKC Chamber's "Rise and Shine" event this morning.  The hotels General Manager, William Lawrence, and staff prepared a wonderful continental breakfast and were there to welcome us to the hotel's spacious meeting room.





Jason Pound



 

 Today's MC was Jason Pound, pictured right, with UMB Bank.  Jason challenged us all to introduce ourselves in ten words.  My intro:  Good morning!  I'm the mother of 200 children at Platt College who are all looking for a job!



Lisa Ritchey & George Peary

 Key speakers today were Lisa Boevers, Vice President of Membership, Elena Lister, Events Manager, Josh Parsons, Committee Chairperson, and Lisa Ritchey, Member Outreach and Phone Bank committees member.  I've had the pleasure of working with Lisa with George Peary, at the Chamber's monthly phone bank.  The Phone Bank is a wonderful opportunity to reach out to new members of the chamber and welcome them into our community.   

  



Josh Parsons & Christine Soileau





As always, the "Rise and Shine" was an excellent opportunity to network with businesses in our community.  On behalf of Platt College, I was able to connect with Stacy Cantu from Broadway Inn & Suites, John Dinsmore from Hilton Garden Inn, Kaan Camuz from Dove Science Academy, Nance Campbell from Arby's Market Fresh, Connie Root from Walker Companies,  and Michelle Boydston Big Brothers Big Sisters.

For more opportunites to reach out to Oklahoma's business community, visit http://www.okcchamber.com/.

 

Since 1979, Platt College exists 

with one purpose; to create a workforce of professionals with the skills and training necessary to answer the needs of today's and tomorrow's workplace. The college is located in Tulsa, Moore, Lawton, Central and North Oklahoma City as well as in Dallas, Texas. For more information call 405-946-7799, or visit www.plattcolleges.edu.