30 20 639 https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/a959e78bf14d0548997a4890b7f52d28.pdf 9fff8b7e77709bd5a2b852a1d522e838 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <div style="text-align:center;">OKEq FAQs - February 2024 </div> 1. How is OkEq going to be more transparent? The OkEq Board is committed to transparency. All of our monthly Board meetings are open to the public and take place on the third Thursday of every month from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Equality Center. All agendas, meeting minutes, and monthly financial reports, as well as our financial audit and bylaws can be found on our website. 2. What does it cost to operate OKEq? How many staff does the organization have? During fiscal year 2023 (October 2022 through September 2023), OKEq’s operatingexpenses were approximately $1.2 million. Oklahomans for Equality currently employs eight full-time staff. Six staff positions are salaried and two staff positions are hourly. A number of services (custodial, security, IT, and accounting) are provided through contracted services. 3. Why isn’t OkEq leveraging the foundations in Tulsa? OkEq has received immense support from the local foundations in Tulsa to maintain operations as we’ve rebuilt following the embezzlement. However, it was necessary to turn to the broader community for support to help bridge the funding gap between what we’ve been given by the foundations until we can reach our annual fundraising event, the Equality Gala, which is May 4, 2024. OkEq will expand efforts to better engage many historical donors who have been very generous in previous times. 4. Why are you putting the strain of fundraising on an already marginalized community? We understand times are tough financially for many in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. We would never ask someone to give financially if that meant they wouldn’t be able to provide for their own needs. Oklahomans for Equality has poured into the lives of thousands though, and if people are in a fortunate enough position to give back, that means we as an organization can use that and pass it forward to the next person in need. This campaign has also received broad community support from those outside of the community who are allies. Furthermore, there are other ways people can support the mission of OkEq aside from financial giving. If you have time or talents and would like to get more involved, please consider volunteering at the Center, in our library, or on our Board. 5. Is OkEq closing if it doesn’t raise $100K by Valentine’s Day? Due to the generous support of the community, we have raised enough revenue to stay open for approximately the next two months at the current expense level. The Board and staff now have additional time to secure new funding streams, take a hard look at the existing expenses, and make additional decisions about ways to reduce spending. While we understand the language used in the campaign sounded alarmist, we were at imminent risk of not being able to make payroll the week of Valentine’s Day. The Board selected the goal of $100K knowing that that would sustain the Center until our major fundraising event, The Equality Gala could get under way. The Board will expand efforts to better engage many historical donors who have been very generous in previous times. 6. Why didn’t you alert the community about the embezzlement sooner? We have tried to be as transparent as possible throughout this process. In November of 2022, the President of the Board of Directors first shared information about the situation to the public. We hosted the first community town hall in October of 2023. We will continue to hold quarterly town halls to encourage community dialogue. Please make sure you are subscribed to OkEq’s e-newsletter and are following us on social media to be notified of programs, services, and upcoming events. 7. Why didn’t the past OkEq Board and Executive Director realize at the time something was wrong when the embezzlement was actively happening? Past OkEq Board members just like the current Board are volunteers. This does not excuse past Boards from fault, but many do not come from a financial background. Even if the Board members had had financial acumen, we know that financial documents given to the Board were falsified to cover up wrongdoings. The former Executive Director who was at the helm during the period of embezzlement stepped down in June of 2022 and is no longer with the organization. We have three remaining Directors on our Board who overlapped with the previous Treasurer. One of the three is who first identified the malfeasance and informed the Board. The other two are trusted Board members who had no knowledge of the embezzlement occurring and have been supportive of all of the measures we’ve taken to insert financial controls. The Board Governance Committee has established OkEq’s first formal onboarding process to better educate and prepare new Board of Director members and Advisors. We also hosted a Board retreat with a session specifically focused on nonprofit finances. Additionally, we’ve instituted an audit committee and a finance committee to ensure accountability for the organization’s finances. The Board is committed to continued growth as well as learning and implementing best nonprofit Board practices. 8. What about all of the harm that OkEq has caused in the past? The current Board and leaders of OkEq recognize that even though we are responsible for a lot of good, that doesn’t negate the fact that we are responsible for a lot of very real harm. If we are going to be Oklahomans for Equality who run the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center, we need to live up to the ideals of equality for all. This means looking at the intersectional identities of all 2SLGBTQIA+ people and realizing there is no singular queer experience. We understand that some are frustrated that we have asked for funds without fully rectifying practices that cause harm. OkEq has tried to do this simultaneously, but rebuilding relationships and repairing relationships takes time. We were running out of time to be able to continue these conversations because of our financial position. We are working on a new membership model that puts more power and agency back in the hands of our members. Our staff does phenomenal work. The reality is that we are operating with only around 50% of the staff we should have for a Center our size. The changes to membership that we are currently working through will also allow an avenue for people to engage with OkEq leadership and ensure their voices are heard. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2024] OKEQ FAQs - February 2024 Subject The topic of the resource 2024 Frequently Asked Questions and Answers from OKEq, February 2024 Description An account of the resource 3 pages of a publicly available document posted to the main page of the Oklahomans for Equality website containing 8 frequently asked questions and answers from OKEq regarding the February fundraising event and organizational changes. 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Text Any textual data included in the document REVENUE Unrestricted Donor Restricted Total Budget Notes Grant Revenue 250,000 16,000 266,000 Contributions 250,000 27,600 277,600 Clinic Services 70,000 - 70,000 Clinic services are lower than projected, Initial budget was too much Store/Vending Sales (net) 10,000 - 10,000 Bar/Concession Sales (net) 20,000 - 20,000 Lynn Riggs/KitchenRental 25,000 - 25,000 Based on current and projections, already received $19,180 Event/Ticket Sales 25,000 - 25,000 EBA/OkEq Membership 10,000 - 10,000 This has been lower this year, only $5500 so far Gala 350,000 - 350,000 Even more than this is expected PrideFestival & Bingo 15,000 - 15,000 Pride moved to October-any sponsorship funds that come in will not be recognized until next FY. Only Bingo is listed in budget. Art Gallery (net) 500 500 Investment Income - - TOTAL REVENUE 1,025,500 43,600 1,069,100 - EXPENDITURES - Salaries & Wages 350,000 350,000 staff reduction and not hiring ED until new FY Payroll Taxes and Benefits 50,000 50,000 staff reduction Contract Services 18,750 10,000 28,750 Regis McDaniel, Wendy Thomas IT Software/Equipment 30,000 30,000 Accounting & Legal Fees 26,400 26,400 Audt & 990 Fees 6,600 6,600 HR Consultant 9,000 9,000 Storage 5,000 5,000 Insurance-Liability & Cyber 8,000 - 8,000 Insurance-D&O 2,200 - 2,200 Insurance-Workers Comp 2,500 - 2,500 Insurance-Property 12,000 - 12,000 Insurance-Clinic 1,500 - 1,500 Insurance-Van - 3,000 3,000 Utilities/Phone 43,000 43,000 Actual costs have been less than projected Office expenses 20,000 20,000 Reductions: software, office supplies Cleaning & supplies 26,000 26,000 Monthly service has been temporarily eliminated, carpet cleaning is included. Repairs & Maintenance 6,500 23,500 30,000 Lynn Riggs and Kitchen, HVAC maintenance Business Licenses & Permits 7,500 6,000 13,500 This includes ABLE license application Memberships and Subscriptions 1,000 1,000 Marketing and Advertising 2,500 2,500 Security (excluding Pride) 20,000 20,000 Clinic Supplies & Lab 15,875 15,875 Clinic activities are less than projected Other Program Expenses 5,000 5,000 Library Materials 100 1,100 1,200 Event Expenses (excl Pride and Gala) 25,000 25,000 Non-Cap Equipment 3,000 3,000 Vehicle Expenses 1,500 1,500 Fuel, tag, maintenance Meals & Entertainment 5,000 5,000 Support groups, youth activities Travel 3,000 3,000 No additional out-of-state travel planned Transaction Fees (excl Pride and Gala) 16,000 16,000 Increased due to Valentines fundraiser Bank Fees & Charges 1,625 1,625 Reduced costs Gala Expenses 125,000 125,000 Althought Sue & Marcy's budget is a bit lower, I am putting a buffer due to increase of patrons. Pride Festival Expenses - - Pride moved to FY2024 TOTAL EXPENDITURES* 849,550 43,600 893,150 - Net Revenue over Expenditures 175,950 - 175,950 *Suggested that funds from Gala are restricted to FY2025 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2024] OKEQ FY2024 Budget Revision Subject The topic of the resource Oklahomans for Equality Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Revision from June 6, 2024 Description An account of the resource 1 page of the revised Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) budget for the fiscal year of 2024. 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Text Any textual data included in the document REVENUE OKEQ Internal Actual FYE 9/30/2023 Proposed Budget Notes Grant Revenue $268,455 ( 350,000) Contributions $217,730 ( 225,000) Clinic Services $60,804 ( 95,000) Increase in services in FY2024 Store/Vending Sales (net) $8,874 ( 8,000) Net out Cost of goods sold Bar/Concession Sales (net) $20,699 ( 25,000) Net out Cost of goods sold Lynn Riggs/KitchenRental $5,063 ( 15,000) $600/month plus events Event/Ticket Sales $40,706 ( 25,000) EBA/OkEq Membership $18,891 ( 15,000) Gala $262,174 ( 250,000) PrideFestival & Bingo $249,672 ( 225,000) Includes Pride Bingo Art Gallery (net) $1,873 ( 2,000) Net out artists costs Investment Income $0 ( 2,000) TOTAL REVENUE* 1,154,941 ( 1,237,000) EXPENDITURES Salaries & Wages $352,490 ( 460,000) At current staff capacity. Benefits $36,981 ( 91,000) Payroll taxes, phone, and benefits Contract Services $49,626 ( 12,000) HR $750/month plus flexibility IT Software/Equipment $42,707 ( 30,000) Avg $2500/month Accounting & Legal Fees $81,340 ( 30,000) OKNPP $2200/mo, audit and 990 Insurance $24,815 ( 28,000) Includes 10% increase Utilities/Phone $45,582 ( 48,000) based on current Office expenses $26,850 ( 30,000) Supplies, software, printing, postage Cleaning & supplies $21,552 ( 31,000) $2500/mo plus supplies Repairs & Maintenance $27,699 ( 30,000) Business Licenses & Permits $4,964 ( 7,500) City permits, ABLE Memberships $2,416 ( 2,500) Marketing and Advertising $1,474 ( 2,500) Security (excluding Pride) $14,683 ( 25,000) Clinic Supplies & Lab $15,435 ( 25,000) Other Program Expenses $8,617 ( 5,000) Event Expenses (excl Pride and Gala) $16,725 ( 25,000) Non-Cap Equipment $4,519 ( 3,000) Vehicle Expenses $178 ( 7,500) Van Storage$375/mo plus maintenance Meals & Entertainment $4,030 ( 5,000) Travel $2,228 ( 6,000) Transaction Fees (excl Pride and Gala) $5,499 ( 6,000) Bank Fees & Charges $2,404 ( 2,000) Gala Expenses $125,070 ( 125,000) Pride Festival Expenses $218,495 ( 200,000) TOTAL EXPENDITURES* 1,136,379 ( 1,237,000) Net Revenue over Expenditures ( 18,562) ( - ) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2024] OKEQ FY2024 Draft Budget Subject The topic of the resource Oklahomans for Equality Fiscal Year 2024 Budget Draft from February 12, 2024 Description An account of the resource 2 pages of a draft of the Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) budget for the fiscal year of 2024. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://okeq.org/bylaws/ Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource February 12, 2024 2023 2024 budget budgeting Financial OkEq OKEQ financials Oklahomans for Equality Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/82e1ad4b35fd36fc03c731e87fd62957.pdf 0e8361bba9cc13e68f49514328c5c38f Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY FY2024 Financial Statements Preliminary-unaudited Oklahomans for Equality, Inc. Statement of Financial Position As of September 30, 2024 ASSETS Cash and cash equivalents 577,378 Accounts Receivable/POS System 5,007 Endowment-TFC-Capital 27,724 Endowment-TFC-Op 14,139 Prepaid Expenses 62,428 Inventory 8,946 Fixed Assets (Less: Accum. Dep) 1,117,415 TOTAL ASSETS $ 1,813,037 LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS Liabilities Accounts Payable 18,199 Deferred Revenue 79,886 Accrued Expenses Payable 1,666 Payroll Payable 7,753 PTO Accrual Payable 19,763 Artists Payable 103 Sales tax to Pay 942 Total Liabilities $ 128,311 Net Assets With Donor Restriction 31,316 Without Donor Restriction 1,653,410 Total Net Assets $ 1,684,726 TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY $ 1,813,037 Oklahoman's for Equality Statement of Activity October 1, 2023 - September 2024 Revenue Grant Revenue 255,794 Contributions 324,548 Clinic Services 76,030 Sales 26,296 Event/Kitchen Rental 26,670 EBA/OKEQ Memberships 7,881 Equality Gala 571,891 Pride Festival & Bingo 11,277 Misc Income 276 Investment Income 231 Total Revenue 1,300,893 Expenditures Personnel 441,078 Contract Services 98,965 Storage 4,482 Insurance 28,278 Office & Utilitie Expenses 130,854 Business Licenses & Permits 11,417 Marketing and Advertising 800 Security 16,503 Clinic Supplies & Lab 12,935 Program Expenses 70,249 Non-Cap Equipment 3,180 Travel 2,859 Bank Fees & CC Fees 13,454 Gala Expenses 106,912 Pride Festival & Bingo 5,407 Total Expenditures 947,371 Depreciation-Fixed Assets 7,619 Amortization-Building & Land 93,384 Net Revenue over Expenses 252,520 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2024] OKEQ FY2024 Financial Statements Unaudited Subject The topic of the resource Oklahomans for Equality Preliminary Unaudited Financial Statements Description An account of the resource 3 pages of financial statements for Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) for the fall period of 2024. 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Text Any textual data included in the document REVENUE BUDGET FY2024 Actual Oct-August BUDGET FY2025 Grant Revenue 266,000 247,294 200,000 Contributions 277,600 318,589 125,000 I Am Equality Giving Corps - - 125,000 Clinic Services 70,000 67,878 75,000 Store/Vending Sales (net) 10,000 7,190 10,000 Bar/Concession Sales (net) 20,000 13,353 15,000 Rentals (Theater/Kitchen/Event Center) 25,000 26,070 35,000 Event/Ticket Sales 25,000 7,565 30,000 Equality Business Alliance 5,000 7,526 10,000 OKEQ Membership 5,000 (included above) 5,000 Gala (net proceeds) 350,000 571,891 (net) 225,000 Pride Festival & Bingo - 11,398 248,924 Art Gallery/Misc 500 368 1,000 Investment Income - 2 2,000 TOTAL REVENUE 1,054,100 1,279,124 1,106,924 EXPENDITURES Salaries & Wages 350,000 331,127 409,333 Payroll Taxes and Benefits 50,000 62,773 71,078 Contract Services 100,750 87,125 101,850 Storage 5,000 4,084 4,560 Insurance-Liability & Cyber 8,000 6,414 8,000 Insurance-D&O 2,200 2,007 2,200 Insurance-Workers Comp 2,500 3,323 3,800 Insurance-Property 12,000 10,433 12,000 Insurance-Clinic 1,500 991 1,500 Insurance-Van 3,000 2,557 3,000 Utilities/Phone (see tab) 43,000 33,376 34,380 Office expenses (see tab) 20,000 30,100 27,000 Cleaning & supplies 26,000 14,283 12,000 Repairs & Maintenance 30,000 35,413 20,000 Business Licenses & Permits 13,500 7,213 2,000 Memberships and Subscriptions 1,000 1,198 1,500 Marketing and Advertising 2,500 85 1,200 Security (excluding Pride) 20,000 16,298 20,000 Clinic Supplies & Lab 15,875 10,794 15,000 Other Program Expenses 5,000 1,122 7,500 Community Outreach - - 24,000 Library Materials 1,200 1,361 8,500 Event Expenses (excl Pride and Gala) 25,000 10,758 15,000 Non-Cap Equipment 3,000 3,180 7,500 Vehicle Expenses 1,500 155 3,000 Meals & Entertainment 5,000 3,298 5,000 Travel & Training 3,000 2,879 10,000 Transaction Fees (excl Pride and Gala) 16,000 11,778 10,000 Bank Fees & Charges 1,625 1,209 500 Gala Expenses 125,000 106,912 - Pride Festival Expenses - 3,806 233,946 TOTAL EXPENDITURES* 893,150 806,052 1,075,347 Net Revenue over Expenditures 160,950 473,072 31,577 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2024] OKEQ FY2025 Budget Approved September 2024 Subject The topic of the resource Oklahomans for Equality Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Approved September 2024 Description An account of the resource 1 page of the Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) budget for the fiscal year of 2025, approved in September 2024. 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Text Any textual data included in the document OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY Finance Report June 2024 unaudited Oklahoman's [sic] for Equality Cash Position As of June 2024 Current Cash Balance $ 513,427 Accounts Receivable - (Less: Restricted Grants/Funds) (5,780) (Less: Affiliate/Chapters) (5,958) Available Unrestricted Funds $ 501,689 Restricted Grants/Funds As of June 2024 Balance Grant/Activity Name SAGE USA 612.73 History Project Coordinator 2,880.01 Rainbow Library 294.47 Van Insurance 1,953.00 SAGE-Support Group 40.00 Total Restricted Grants 5,780 Affiliate Balances As of June 2024 Group Name Balance Green Country Bears 640.21 SEQ McAlester Chapter 1,793.83 Tulsa2Spirit Society 3,523.89 Total Affiliates/Chapters 5,957.93 Oklahoman's for Equality Budget vs Actual October 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 Budget Actual Revenue Grant Revenue 266,000 249,700 Contributions 277,600 269,628 Clinic Services 70,000 52,934 Pride Store (Net) 10,000 7,448 Bar/Concession (Net) 20,000 11,915 Art Gallery 500 95 Event/Shows Ticket Sales 25,000 7,565 Event/Kitchen Rental 25,000 23,220 EBA/OKEQ Memberships 10,000 6,014 Equality Gala 350,000 417,105 Pride Festival & Bingo 15,000 12,246 Misc Income - 10 Investment Income - - Total Revenue 1,069,100 1,057,879 Expenditures Salaries & Wages 350,000 281,783 Payroll Taxes and Benefits 50,000 56,099 IT Software/Equipment 30,000 18,785 Accounting & Legal Fees 26,400 18,350 Audt & 990 Fees 6,600 5,800 HR Consultant 9,000 6,750 Other Contract Services 28,750 15,149 Storage 5,000 3,313 Insurance-Liability & Cyber 8,000 5,291 Insurance-D&O 2,200 1,738 Insurance-Workers Comp 2,500 2,655 Insurance-Property 12,000 8,036 Insurance-Clinic 1,500 811 Insurance-Van 3,000 2,034 Utilities/Phone 43,000 22,413 Office expenses 20,000 25,701 Cleaning & supplies 26,000 15,828 Repairs & Maintenance 30,000 26,777 Oklahoman's for Equality Budget vs Actual October 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024 Budget Actual Expenditures Cont. Business Licenses & Permits 13,500 6,723 Memberships and Subscriptions 1,000 1,198 Marketing and Advertising 2,500 85 Security (excluding Pride) 20,000 15,718 Clinic Supplies & Lab 15,875 8,997 Other Program Expenses 5,000 1,247 Library Materials 1,200 1,361 Event Expenses (excl Pride and G 25,000 8,009 Non-Cap Equipment 3,000 3,180 Vehicle Expenses 1,500 124 Meals & Entertainment 5,000 3,158 Travel 3,000 2,879 Transaction Fees (excl Pride and G 16,000 11,052 Bank Fees & Charges 1,625 1,209 Gala Expenses 125,000 66,755 Pride Festival & Bingo - 2,538 Total Expenditures 893,150 651,543 Release of Restriction to Gala (25,000) Net Revenue over Expenses 175,950 381,336 Oklahoman's for Equality Gala 2024 As of 06/30/24 Actual Revenue Sponsorships 364,750 Contributions 29,055 Tickets 23,300 Raffle - Auction - Live Ask - Total Revenue 417,105 Expenditures Cox Business 48,001 IT Costs 1,200 Printing 6,350 Advertising/Marketing - Entertainers - Other Event Costs 7,321 Transaction Fees 3,883 Total Expenditures 66,755 Revenue over Expenses 350,350 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2024] OKEQ June 2024 Unaudited Finance Report Subject The topic of the resource Oklahomans for Equality Finance Report for June 2024, Unaudited Description An account of the resource 5 pages of the Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) finance report for the month of June 2024. Includes the organization's cash position, restricted grants/funds, affiliate balances, budget vs. actual, and Equality Gala revenue over expenses. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://okeq.org/bylaws/ Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource June 30, 2024 2024 budget budgeting Equality Gala Equality Gala 2024 Financial financial reports gala grants OkEq OKEQ financials Oklahomans for Equality Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/d5b1521e58237069547f1d28a137397b.pdf fb1c579e8f855c98cf18f017bc85cfa5 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Docusign Envelope ID: 581A289A-2131-45B2-81F5-0FCF3C9A3429 oklahomans for equality RESOLUTION NO. FY 24-1 OKEQ RESOLUTION ON COMMUNITY INPUT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHEREAS the Board of Directors of Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) is committed to fostering trust, accountability, transparency and participation amongst our members and community stakeholders, ACKNOWLEDGING that OkEq does not have a formal policy for public and membership input directed at the Board of Directors, independent of the members’ grievance process outlined in the bylaws, RECOGNIZING that the input of diverse voices from the 2SLGBTQIA+ communities is beneficial to our organization and necessary for success in our mission, OBSERVING that members of the community have requested more ways to provide meaningful input regarding the direction of the organization, AFFIRMING that our boards, committees, members, and stakeholders are best served by having diverse ways to provide input, as well as diverse avenues for receiving reflection, response, and action, NOTING that our organization is currently in a time of deep transition and transformation with many developments on the horizon, KNOWING that what is needed during our journey can and should change as we continue to advance through this transitional and transformational time, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Directors, that Oklahomans for Equality takes the following actions forthwith: 1. RECOMMIT to hosting Town Hall events no less than once per quarter for fiscal year 2025 (October 1st, 2024 through September 30th, 2025). Docusign Envelope ID: 581A289A-2131-45B2-81F5-0FCF3C9A3429 2. HOST no fewer than three (3) Community Café events BEFORE the end of fiscal year 2024 (September 30th, 2024) with the purpose of gathering input from members and community stakeholders as we develop OkEq’s medium and long-term strategic plans. 3. DISSEMINATE a Community Survey to be open until the end of fiscal year 2024 for the purpose of collecting additional qualitative and quantitative data to ensure our future decisions are based in a sound understanding of the needs and desires of the diverse communities that we represent and serve. 4. DIRECT the Governance Committee to continue its investigation into potential benefits, rights, and structures for membership, including development of policies around participation in boards, committees, subcommittees, and meetings. 5. ALLOW for ongoing community input to the board of directors by prominently featuring an open-ended feedback form on the OkEq website. All feedback entered in this form shall be delivered to the Board President, Board Secretary, and Executive Director. If any of these positions are vacant, the feedback will be directed to whomever the board designates as the appropriate person to fill their duties. 6. MANDATE that the Community Relations Committee deliver a report at every regularly scheduled board meeting that must include a high level summary of feedback received through this form since the last report, and an overview of actions taken in response. ADOPTION This resolution was adopted at the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Oklahomans for Equality, Inc. held in person and online at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 on July 18, 2024, where 11 directors were present and with a final vote of 11 in favor, none against, and none abstaining. Signed and sealed this 4th day of August, 2024 by: OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY, INC. [Whitney Cipolla's signature] __________________________________ Whitney Cipolla, President ATTEST: [Yonah Jasper's signature] ________________________________ Yonah Jasper, Secretary Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2024] OKEQ Resolution FY 24-1 Subject The topic of the resource Oklahomans for Equality Resolution No. FY 24-1: OKEQ Resolution on Community Input to the Board of Directors Description An account of the resource 2 pages of the Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Resolution No. FY 24-1: OKEQ Resolution on Community Input to the Board of Directors. It was adopted by the board on July 18, 2024, and signed and sealed on August 4, 2024. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://okeq.org/bylaws/ Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 4, 2024 2024 Board President Board President Whitney Cipolla Board Secretary Board Secretary Yonah Jasper Community Cafe Community Relations Committee community survey Diversity executive director Governance Committee OkEq OKEQ Board OKEQ Board of Directors OKEQ Executive Director OKEQ Resolution OKEQ Resolution No. FY-1 Oklahomans for Equality Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Oklahomans for Equality Board resolution resolution adoption Resolution FY 24-1 town hall Whitney Cipolla Yonah Jasper https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/57718ed845d9fc098e2c7c172e75307e.pdf 6f37ea44ed07c65d894381e1a0af4e2a Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Docusign Envelope ID: 581A289A-2131-45B2-81F5-0FCF3C9A3429 OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY RESOLUTION NO. FY 24-2 BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY, INC. RESOLUTION WHEREAS: Oklahomans for Equality, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Oklahoma and is governed by a Board of Directors that has the authority pursuant to the corporation’s bylaws to adopt resolutions and to authorize the establishment of banking relationships for the corporation. WHEREAS: To effectively manage the funds of the corporation, the Finance Committee of Oklahomans for Equality, Inc. recommends that the Board of Directors approve an extension of the banking relationship the corporation currently holds with Grand Bank by authorizing the opening of a Money Market/Cash Management account to allow unused funds to earn interest while remaining easily accessible for the corporation’s operational needs. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Directors of Oklahomans for Equality, Inc. authorizes the opening of a Money Market/Cash Management account with Grand Bank. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Board of Directors of Oklahomans for Equality, Inc. delegates the signing authority on the account to the following officers of the corporation: (1) Whitney Cipolla in her official capacity as President, (2) Paula Shannon in her official capacity as Vice President, and (3) Eddie Carreno in his official capacity as Treasurer. ADOPTION This resolution was adopted at the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Oklahomans for Equality, Inc. held in person and online at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 on July 18, 2024, where 11 directors were present and with a final vote of 11 in favor, none against, and none abstaining. Signed and sealed this 4th day of August, 2024 by: OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY, INC. [Whitney Cipolla's signature] ______________________________ Whitney Cipolla, President ATTEST: [Yonah Jasper's signature] ______________________________ Yonah Jasper, Secretary Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2024] OKEQ Resolution FY 24-2 Subject The topic of the resource Oklahomans for Equality Resolution No. FY 24-2 by the Board of Directors of Oklahomans for Equality, Inc. Description An account of the resource 1 page of the Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Resolution No. FY 24-2 by the Board of Directors of OKEQ, Inc. regarding the opening of a Money Market/Cash Management account with Grand Bank. It was adopted by the board on July 18, 2024, and signed and sealed on August 4, 2024. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived https://okeq.org/bylaws/ Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 4, 2024 2024 Board President Board President Whitney Cipolla Board Secretary Board Secretary Yonah Jasper Board Treasurer Board Treasurer Eddie Carreno Board Vice President Board Vice President Paula Shannon Eddie Carreno Finance Committee Financial Grand Bank OkEq OKEQ Board OKEQ Board of Directors OKEQ Board President OKEQ Board Secretary OKEQ financials OKEQ Resolution OKEQ Resolution No. FY 24-2 Oklahomans for Equality Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Paula Shannon resolution resolution adoption Resolution FY 24-2 Treasurer Eddie Carreno Vice President Paula Shannon Whitney Cipolla Yonah Jasper https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/df3afeae778e443958da1aa1edeba2dc.pdf de434f64cde48b6f85350054ced8f1c7 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document Docusign Envelope ID: 581A289A-2131-45B2-81F5-0FCF3C9A3429 OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY RESOLUTION NO. FY 24-3 BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY, INC. RESOLUTION WHEREAS: Oklahomans for Equality, Inc. is a not-for-profit corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Oklahoma and is governed by a Board of Directors that has the authority pursuant to the corporation’s bylaws to adopt resolutions and to authorize officers and/or employees of the corporation to execute contracts and/or disburse payments in the name of the corporation. WHEREAS: Oklahomans for Equality, Inc. plans to organize and hold the 2024 Tulsa Pride festivities starting on Friday, October 11, 2024, and ending Sunday, October 13, 2024, and as a result will need to begin paying security deposits and executing contracts to ensure the smooth operation of such festivities. WHEREAS: To effectively and responsibly manage the disbursement of funds by the corporation in support of the 2024 Tulsa Pride festivities, the Pride and Finance Committees of Oklahomans for Equality, Inc. recommend that the Board of Directors grant prior approval for the below listed items that are expected to exceed the $10,000.00 threshold requiring board approval, set forth by the corporation’s bylaws. This prior approval shall grant contracting authority, at the below prescribed limits and for the below defined purposes, so that the relevant officers and/or employees of the corporation may execute any relevant contracts and/or disburse any payments related to any such items. The items referenced above are as follows: (1) Expenditures not to exceed a cumulative total of $35,000.00 for the purposes of event liability insurance; (2) Expenditures not to exceed a cumulative total of $36,000.00 for the purposes of renting event stage(s) and any associated lighting needs; (3) Expenditures not to exceed a cumulative total of $40,000.00 for the purposes of renting booths, supplies, and other amenities as needed; (4) Expenditures not to exceed a cumulative total of $16,000.00 for the purposes of engaging private event security. WHEREAS: To effectively plan and execute the 2024 Tulsa Pride festivities, the Pride and Finance Committees of Oklahomans for Equality, Inc. also recommend that the Board of Directors waive the open competition requirements for the above referenced expenditures, as set forth in Section 6.1 of the Finance Policy Manual. Due to the nature of such expenditures, it may be counterproductive and/or extremely difficult to obtain the required minimum number of bids, and therefore waiving such requirements would reduce administrative burden. This waiver shall only apply to these specific above referenced expenditures for the 2024 Tulsa Pride festivities. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED: That the Board of Directors of Oklahomans for Equality, Inc. grants prior approval for contracting authority and disbursement of payments, and waives open competition requirements, for the purposes of the 2024 Tulsa Pride festivities, for the following items: (1) expenditures not to exceed a cumulative total of $35,000.00 for event liability insurance, (2) expenditures not to exceed a cumulative total of $36,000.00 for the purposes of renting event stage(s) and any associated lighting needs, (3) expenditures not to exceed a cumulative total of $40,000.00 for the purposes of renting booths, supplies, and other amenities as needed, and (4) expenditures not to exceed a cumulative total of $16,000.00 for the purposes of engaging private event security. 1 Docusign Envelope ID: 581A289A-2131-45B2-81F5-0FCF3C9A3429 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: That the Board of Directors of Oklahomans for Equality, Inc. delegates the contract authority on the above referenced expenditure items to the following officers and/or employees of the corporation: (1) Whitney Cipolla in her official capacity as President, (2) Paula Shannon in her official capacity as Vice President, (3) Eddie Carreno in his official capacity as Treasurer, and (4) Andi Gunter in her official capacity as Deputy Director. ADOPTION This resolution was adopted in executive session at the regular meeting of the Board of Directors of Oklahomans for Equality, Inc. held in person and online at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center located at 621 E 4th St, Tulsa, OK 74120 on July 18, 2024, where 12 directors were present and with a final vote of 12 in favor, none against, and none abstaining. Signed and sealed this 4th day of August, 2024 by: OKLAHOMANS FOR EQUALITY, INC. [Whitney Cipolla's signature] ______________________________ Whitney Cipolla, President ATTEST: [Yonah Jasper's signature] ______________________________ Yonah Jasper, Secretary 2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2024] OKEQ Resolution FY 24-3 Subject The topic of the resource Oklahomans for Equality Resolution No. FY 24-3 by the Board of Directors of Oklahomans for Equality, Inc. Description An account of the resource 2 pages of the Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Resolution No. FY 24-3 by the Board of Directors of OKEQ, Inc. regarding the approved spending amounts for certain items for 2024 Tulsa Pride activities. It was adopted by the board on July 18, 2024, and signed and sealed on August 4, 2024. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource August 4, 2024 2024 Andi Gunter Board Deputy Director Andi Gunter Board President Board President Whitney Cipolla Board Secretary Board Secretary Yonah Jasper Board Treasurer Board Treasurer Eddie Carreno Board Vice President Paula Shannon Eddie Carreno Finance Committee Financial OkEq OKEQ Board OKEQ Board Deputy Director OKEQ Board Deputy Director Andi Gunter OKEQ Board of Directors OKEQ Board President OKEQ Board President Whitney Cipolla OKEQ Board Secretary OKEQ Board Secretary Yonah Jasper OKEQ Board Treasurer OKEQ Board Treasurer Eddie Carreno OKEQ Board Vice President OKEQ Board Vice President Paula Shannon OKEQ financials OKEQ Resolution No. FY 24-3 Oklahomans for Equality Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Oklahomans for Equality Board Paula Shannon Pride 2024 Pride Committee pride festival pride Parade Pride Parade and festival resolution resolution adoption Resolution FY 24-3 Tulsa Pride Tulsa Pride 2024 Whitney Cipolla Yonah Jasper https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/bd984b4bd1ceb3a8aeadb45903b8a96b.pdf 4578c3bc796e0704e128ba48b46abd41 Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. Examples include books, letters, dissertations, poems, newspapers, articles, archives of mailing lists. Note that facsimiles or images of texts are still of the genre Text. Text Any textual data included in the document <div style="text-align:center;">Press Release</div> <div style="text-align:center;">Oklahomans for Equality fundraiser reaches $70,000</div> <div style="text-align:center;">OKEq board members provide additional information on the state of the organization and announce leadership transition For Immediate Release </div> Tulsa, OK (February 13, 2024) - Following a recent fundraising effort focused on sustaining operations, the Oklahomans for Equality (OkEq) Board of Directors is providing an update on the organization's financial status. "As of Monday, February 12, OkEq has received just over $70,000 in donations," Board President Eric Wilson said. "We are encouraged by and optimistic about the outpouring of support we've seen over the last few days. We are looking forward to working together as a board and with our donors and volunteers to build a plan that will secure OkEq's future for generations to come." Representatives from OkEq say that the organization's financial challenges are rooted in a few related issues occurring prior to 2022: fiscal mismanagement by a former volunteer, a lack of adequate financial controls to ensure appropriate oversight and accurate accounting, and operating beyond available revenue. Vice President Bob Hanson said, “In February 2022, the former volunteer Treasurer presented a falsified audit report to the Board, and the Board discovered this within 24 hours of receiving it. The individual was immediately dismissed, and the Board began reviewing the financial structure of the organization and identified numerous gaps that needed to be addressed.This process was cumbersome and took a great deal of time and volunteer hours.” A police report was filed with the Tulsa Police Department in September 2022. Once the forensic audit was completed in August 2023, it was provided to the Tulsa Police Department. At this time, the OkEq Board awaits further information and updates from the Tulsa Police Department about the status of the ongoing investigation. The Board immediately set out to create appropriate financial oversight and develop a full financial picture. Through this process, the Board of Directors also uncovered that in years prior to 2022, restricted funds were reallocated to cover monthly expenses. Steps were immediately taken to prevent this kind of reallocation from occurring. “So while expenses were covered at any given time, OkEq was spending more non-restricted cash than it had,” explained President Eric Wilson. “It has taken over a year to create a clear financial picture. We have much work to do to better engage with local philanthropy, historical donors, and our business community. We now have strong fiscal foundations in place to confidently do so.” In the last several months, representatives from the OkEq’s Executive Committee also shared that the organization experienced a decrease in end-of-year giving. Charitable donations in the fall and early winter have historically supported the organization until major spring fundraisers occur. In the last 18 months, OKEq’s executive director and board members have worked urgently to implement rigorous financial controls, including: ● In October 2022, engaged with an accounting firm, with expertise in non-profit accounting to handle all of the finances for the organization. ● In November 2022, Workman Forensics was contracted to conduct a forensic audit which was completed in August 2023. ● The new Treasurer, who has an extensive background in finance, implemented necessary controls and processes to ensure accuracy and transparency. Some of the new controls and processes include multiple layers of approval for all invoices, specific approval from the executive committee for the use of restricted funds to ensure that funds are used for intended purposes, elimination of all credit cards, monthly meetings between the external accounting firm and the Finance Committee. ● An external Certified Public Accounting Firm was hired to complete a financial audit. This was completed and reviewed by the Board in January 2024. The results of the audit demonstrated that the organization now has all of the needed and recommended financial controls in place. This audit can be reviewed here. The Board of Directors and Executive Director Dorothy (Des) Ballard have also worked with staff and community members to identify and prioritize OkEq's most essential services. Maintaining the health clinic, mental health services, and youth and elder programming are at the top of the list. Even with improved controls and prioritized services, OKEq’s Board and staff will urgently pursue continued fundraising efforts with intentional outreach to Tulsa’s philanthropic and business communities, long-standing donors of the Center, and local and national grant opportunities. Executive Director Dorothy (Des) Ballard has made incredible strides in steering OkEq’s restructuring and stabilization through the strategic plan developed under her leadership. She recently stepped back to ensure that work could continue as she focuses on meeting serious health challenges. “My time at OkEq has been an honor and a privilege that now must sadly end. The Board had been working with me to ensure a smooth transition as I face these critical health challenges but the remaining deficit in our funding required I take that step sooner to ensure staff and programming could be preserved” said Ballard. “I’m proud of all we have accomplished and will remain an active advocate of OkEq, its mission, and our community.” Vice President Hanson shared, “We thank Des for her work, passion, and love for the Tulsa 2SLGBTQIA+ community.” Over the next few months, the OkEq Board will take urgent steps to chart a sustainable path forward for the Center. Some key next steps are to Identify an interim executive director, to work with staff to determine how to best support essential programming at the Center as existing revenue is maximized, and to continue to engage local foundations and long-term donors and supporters in fundraising efforts. Community members interested in supporting OkEq can visit https://OkEq.org/donate/ to make a tax-deductible donation. <div style="text-align:center;"> ###</div> The information below provides a high-level overview of the actions taken by OkEq’s Board of Directors as it navigated through a set of organizational and financial challenges from February 2022 through present. One timeline shares the steps taken to create effective financial oversight. The second timeline provides information about fundraising efforts. <div style="text-align:center;">Creating Financial Oversight</div> February 2022: The former volunteer Treasurer presented a falsified audit report to the Board, and the Board discovered this within 24 hours of receiving it. The individual was immediately dismissed, and the Board began reviewing the financial structure of the organization and identified numerous gaps that needed to be addressed. In addition, the Board added members with strong financial backgrounds to provide stronger oversight. September 2022: Initial report filed about potential embezzlement with Tulsa Police Department October 2022: The Board contracted with Oklahoma Nonprofit Partners, an outside accounting firm who specializes in non-profit accounting, to handle all of the finances for the organization. November 2022: Workman Forensics was contracted to conduct a forensic audit. Letter shared with OkEq members and community to explain the potential embezzlement and steps taken. April 2023: The Board voted unanimously to amend the bylaws to require the Treasurer be a member of the Board of Directors and subject the position to term limits in line with all of the other executive committee officers. August 2023: The forensic audit was completed. A copy of the audit report was provided to the Tulsa Police Department. October 2023: Certified Public Accounting firm hired to complete a standard annual financial audit. January 2024: Annual financial audit completed for the first time since 2015. This audit also allows OkEq to seek more funding opportunities. <div style="text-align:center;">Fundraising</div> April 2022: The 2022 Equality Gala generated enough revenue to sustain the organization for several months. Summer and Fall of 2022: Several Tulsa area foundations supported the organization with enough funding to maintain operations through 2022. January/February 2023: Additional funding was given by individuals and area foundations that ensured the continued operation of the organization. May 2023: The 2023 Equality Gala raised enough donations to sustain the organization for several months. June–September 2023: OkEq hired a grant coordinator to focus on identifying and writing for new grants. A number of grant applications for grants which were attainable without a financial audit were submitted. OkEq also received funding from several area foundations that were able to assist to get us through 2023. January 2024: It becomes clear to the Board that OkEq received much less in end-of-year giving than typical. This lack of revenue significantly impacted revenue and cash flow. February 2024: OkEq launches the “100K to Valentine’s Day” fundraiser. ED Dorothy ‘Des’ Ballard elects to step away as a cost saving measure. 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Text Any textual data included in the document 2/28/25, 2:45 PM Vernon Leon Jones - Butler-Stumpff & Dyer Funeral Home & Crematory Butler-Stumpff & Dyer funeral home, crematory, cemetery Vernon Leon Jones May 03, 1935 - February 05, 2024 Share:    Obituary Event & Services Charities & Donations Gallery Videos https://www.butler-stumpff.com/obituaries/vernon-leon-jones/ 1/4 2/28/25, 2:45 PM Vernon Leon Jones - Butler-Stumpff & Dyer Funeral Home & Crematory Guestbook Send Flowers Obituary Vernon Leon Jones, 88, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, left this earthly plane to be with his late partner Phil Wiley, on February 5th, 2024. He was born in Oklahoma, on May 3rd, 1935. As a gay man, born and raised here, Vernon’s chosen family is vast. He is survived by Hayward Jones, Nekesha Jones, JaKobe Jones, Sue Davis, Fred Hilliard, Arlowe Clementine, Mason Thomas, Rey Thomas, and so many other individuals that claimed Vernon as their friend, family, and elder. Vernon was an active learner, even in his later years. He was always working to understand the world around him and was eternally hopeful for a better world. He was a strong advocate for marginalized peoples and was particularly committed to Queer and Black Liberation. Vernon was a clear Taurus. He was intelligent, dependable, logical, honest, and generous. Vernon spent most of his life focused on making his community better. He was a holder of receipts. A maker of spreadsheets. A true community historian and archivist. Vernon was dedicated to making people safer, both in his career in emergency management and his activist work in the ght against AIDS. He was not a stranger to controversy and was unrelenting in speaking his truth and the truth of the people he loved. In the years before his death, Vernon worked hard to ensure that the legacy of LGBTQ activism in Tulsa was properly recorded and preserved for current and future generations. 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For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2025-2026] OKEQ Board Report for November 2025 - January 2026 Subject The topic of the resource Oklahomans for Equality Board Report - November, December, & January 2025-2026 Description An account of the resource 1 5-page document and 5 scanned images of the Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Board Report for the months of November and December in 2025, and January 2026. Includes letter from Executive Director Hailey Briggs. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ), Hailey Briggs Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource November 2025 - January 2026 2025 2026 Executive Director Hailey Briggs Hailey Briggs OkEq OKEQ Board Oklahomans for Equality Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Oklahomans for Equality Board https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/9412165f4a234a41ee1ebdd9c91696b2.MP4 72dcbb43213916554236bd2b5c2ffff2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oklahoma LGBT+ History > Our Community Photoshoot and Storytelling Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2025] Amesha Barlow Interview https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/e6f155f60ac976a9f69ff51765f97d2e.MP4 f0a7944041e691c4ab59b38bfdc3e196 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oklahoma LGBT+ History > Our Community Photoshoot and Storytelling Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2025] Comfort Keidel Interview https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/591097169e8d9edcf90d2a5179493d5d.MP4 9eb05f1481de95791fedb7ea47c7922d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oklahoma LGBT+ History > Our Community Photoshoot and Storytelling Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2025] Cory Ross Interview https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/eadf1c072db2c6688196bb39138060b2.MP4 8d7290b2bda1a56fbb71cbbe81374bec Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oklahoma LGBT+ History > Our Community Photoshoot and Storytelling Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2025] Joan Bjornsgard Interview https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/9aaefe23c50b8136e1ed7e24d9c9d898.mp4 1b5aa0179d697ac638be3a4f2011a766 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oklahoma LGBT+ History > Our Community Photoshoot and Storytelling Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2025] John Coffman Interview https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/4d63c6816fa2a71ba7ca0dfee00aeeb0.MP4 0538f3e0181536b6fee0319911ada6b6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oklahoma LGBT+ History > Our Community Photoshoot and Storytelling Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2025] Julia Clayton Interview https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/023559720fd72ce52b47697fd079f211.JPG 4dfd0f8858284e1c50788f51c9ec4b9f https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/b5fde90b2684c2ec8438e2718e52f8c4.mp4 122ef854ea8cc57b0d701b3a8e39f867 https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/a6620e81230ea3ccbc140ceb3d612311.pdf 9a54b9df7d6c3a4103fec956642cb721 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oral Histories Project > Interviews Description An account of the resource Physical Media: Box 7, Folder 7 - Dr. Leisa Meyer Program Box 7, Folder 8 - Interviewees Materials, Original Series 2003-2007 Digital Media: Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2025] Kent Harrell Interview Description An account of the resource Video recording and transcription of Toby Jenkin’s December 23, 2025, interview. The interview explores his life and experiences focusing on his journey through early life, family dynamics, understanding his sexual orientation, and his career in drag performance. Kent shares insights into the challenges faced by the LGBT community, particularly during the AIDS crisis, and reflects on his personal relationships, including his marriage to Taylor. The discussion emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself and offers advice for future generations. Subject The topic of the resource Kent Harrell Oral History Project Interview Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Kent Harrell, Toby Jenkins, Dennis Neill Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource December 23, 2025 2025 AIDS AIDS/HIV Dennis Neill HIV HIV/AIDs interview Kent Harrell OKEQ Oral History Project oral history oral history interview Oral History Project oral history transcript Toby Jenkins transcript video https://www.history-okeq-org-red5.dev.unicomm.me/files/original/36abeea08430c8f39650f48b7da1e24d.MOV eb1572adf4b3bf18f1f47c11e90ef2b0 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [Series] Oklahoma LGBT+ History > Our Community Photoshoot and Storytelling Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource [2025] Kevin Lovelace Interview