Guest Speaker: John Hawkins, former Oklahoma Ethics Commissioner

(Republican, 2nd Congressional District), appointed October 2014, by Senate President Pro Tempore Brian Bingman. Commissioner John Hawkins has been in the insurance industry full time since 1980. He began Integrated Insurance Services in 2005. He has been published in Insurance Trade Magazines and served on industry agency advisory councils. He is a member of: National Association of Health Underwriters, National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, and Independent Agents of Oklahoma.  He has worked tirelessly for the Pryor Area community, serving on the Pryor Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and 2 terms as Chairman of the Board. He and his wife Becki were named Pryor’s Co- Citizens of the Year in 2002.  During the past decade he has worked, at state and regional, as well as local levels, in the area of workforce development. Some of the activities and acknowledgements during those years include: Governor’s Commendation – Workforce Oklahoma Distinguished Business Person of the Year Award, Oklahoma Small Business Commission, and Chairman of Northeast Oklahoma Area Workforce Investment Board.  His term expired in July 2019.

John is a 5th generation Oklahoman.  A member of the Cherokee Nation.  Served 12 years in the Oklahoma Air National Guard.  Started his career after college in the retail business.  He was awarded Certified Insurance Councilor designation in 1987.  After owning two other agencies, John began Integrated Insurance Services in 2005, and
continues to own and work in that business today.  

In 2004, John was a founding member of the Mayes County Project for Prosperity. The mission of the organization was to unite the forces of business, industry, state and local agencies, as well as the Cherokee Nation, K-12 education, technical training and higher education. He believed that through the combined efforts they would build a strong and robust workforce to support the areas many businesses and the 80 industries and businesses housed at the state’s largest industrial park, MidAmerica Industrial Park, located just outside of Pryor. The primary goals included increasing high school graduation rates in Mayes County and working to engage those who had already dropped out into Career Ready Certification, GED and to increased training. 

In addition to his career achievements, John has been active in professional and civic groups in his community and state. John is a founding member of the Pryor Area Arts and Humanities Council.

John has served on The Governor’s Council for Workforce and Economic Development, Rogers State University Innovation Board, Pryor Creek Foundation, the State Youth Council, Chair of The Northeast Oklahoma Workforce Investment Board. He is a member of the National Association of Health Underwriters, National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors, and Independent Agents of Oklahoma.

Come early and join us at 6:30 pm for a time of friendly fellowship.

(Favorite March Madness Tailgate Food!)

at

Church of God of Prophecy (123 West Sycamore Street, Coweta)

Please use the West parking lot and entrance when attending.

Church of God of Prophecy (123 West Sycamore Street, Coweta)

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Other important dates: 

Presidential Primary Election
     March 3, 2020
     Polls will be open from 7 am - 7 pm.
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     * There are 6 names on the Republican Presidential Primary Ballot

Broken Arrow Republican Women's Club Meeting
     Monday, March 16, 2020
     6:30 pm Guest Speaker - Dr. Everett Piper
     Location: Main Street Loft, 202 S. Main St., Broken Arrow, OK 74012
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1st District Convention
     Saturday, March 28, 2020
     Location: The Assembly, 3500 W New Orleans St, Broken Arrow, OK 74012
     * A email will be coming out shortly to those who were approved at our County Convention about time and how to register.
     * Delegates were determined at the County Convention on February 8th.

April Monthly Meeting
     April 2, 2020
     6:30 pm Fellowship Theme - TBD
     7:00 pm Guest Speaker - TBD
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School Board Elections
     April 7, 2020
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Oklahoma Republican Party State Convention
     Saturday, May 2, 2020
     More info to come.
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     * Delegates were determined at the County Convention on February 8th.

June Monthly Meeting
     June 4, 2020
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July Monthly Meeting
     July 3, 2020
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August Monthly Meeting
     August 6, 2020
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     Monday, August 24, 2020 - Thursday, August 27, 2020
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