You, through Tulsa Partners, supported Captain Brett Bailey in attending a one-week Homeland Security Training in Israel this past November.  The course is offered through Security Solutions International, a private company that provides frontline training to law enforcement, first responders, security professionals and policy leaders. Your Tulsa Partners Board of Directors authorized reimbursement for the flight from Tulsa to Newark, N.J., from where the class flew to Israel.  
 
Captain Bailey has been with the Tulsa Police Department since 1988. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Safety Management from Northeastern State University and a Master's degree in Fire and Emergency Management from Oklahoma State University. 

 

Brett has served as an instructor in many areas of disaster training, training for the Police Department and as an adjunct instructor for the Oklahoma Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and Office of Homeland Security (OHS).  He has taught over 1500 responders around the State of Oklahoma all aspects of preparedness and response to disasters and terrorism.
 
Captain Bailey is one of the founding members and current Team Commander of the Tulsa Police Department's Disaster Response Team (DaRT).  He sits on many disaster-related committees as the Police Department's representative: Local Emergency Planning Committee, Citizen Corps, Technical Advisory Group to the Mayor's Homeland Security Task Force and the Terrorism Early Warning (TEW) Group Planning Committee.  Brett was one of the original members of Project Impact, which later transitioned to Tulsa Partners.  As such, he has been involved in the preparation of many emergency response plans for the City of Tulsa and Tulsa Police Department.
 
Brett has expressed his thanks, and has committed to offering a presentation on the best practices he learned through this training.  We will keep you informed on when such a presentation will be scheduled.  On behalf of Captain Bailey, thank you for your support!

 

 

Dear Colleagues,
 
It has been my honor and privilege to serve as the Program Manager on the Millennium Center project for the last couple of years. The chance to participate in this cutting edge endeavor that brings together two of the passions I feel so strongly about - environmental responsibility and disaster safety - has meant a great deal to me. But considerations require that I leave this position and move on in some other areas of my life.
 
As you may know, my work over the last 20 years has been in the area of disaster mitigation and response planning, and splitting my time between two positions has not been entirely fair to either of them, so I'll be returning to full time with R.D. Flanagan and Associates to work on developing mitigation plans for our Oklahoma communities. There's a lot of work in that arena coming up, and it needs more time than I've been giving it.
 
I will remain as a volunteer with Tulsa Partners, participating in the Millennium Center, the Disaster Resistant Business Council, and other TPi programs where I can offer assistance. That means I'll still get to interact with the fantastic people who are active in this project. I look forward to staying involved with everyone. And I encourage all our readers, if you believe in the importance of living green and safe, to provide your support to this most important mission. We can't succeed without your help.
 
Looking to the future,

 

Sincerely,

Bob Roberts

 

Nonprofit organizations depend on volunteers to fulfill their mission. In tough economic times, it is the work of these volunteers that can make the difference between an organization meeting its mission or not. We want you to work with your fellow partners and build a disaster-resistant and sustainable community.
 
Below is a list of current service opportunities and committees that are being formed.  Let us know if you are interested in serving in any of these capacities by emailing info@tulsapartners.org.
 
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We currently have two pressing volunteer needs:
 
Resilient and Ready Volunteer instructors needed
This workshop, developed by Save The Children, exposes elementary school aged children to what it means to be prepared for disasters.  A children's preparedness backpack is provided to each child who participates, and is also given information to take home to their parents and families. A background check is required, and presenters must be comfortable engaging children. We particularly need volunteers who are available on weekdays during school hours. Please contact Penni Chandler at 632-0044 or email at penni.chandler@tulsapartners.org .
 
Volunteers needed to help with 2009 Home and Garden Show
Volunteers are needed to help with Tulsa Partners' Home and Garden Show Booth.  The Home and Garden Show will be at the QuikTrip Center from March 12-15. Shifts will generally be scheduled from 3 to 4 hours. Training will be provided to volunteers on the materials in the booth, which will focus on disaster-resistant and green construction and renovation. Please contact us at info@tulsapartners.org if you are interested in this volunteer opportunity.
 
PARTNER AND PROGRAM COMMITTEES
Committee assignments will be filled based on the expertise needed on each committee to fulfill its assigned tasks. An application or interview may be required. Those who request a particular committee but are not chosen may be asked to serve on other committees.
 
PARTNER COMMITTEES
Fundraising and Partnership Development
This committee assists with engaging inkind and financial support of corporate partners, foundations and grantor organizations. It may also create special fundraising events.
 
Marketing and Communication
This committee is responsible for developing strategies to communicate our successes and needs with our partners and with the media, through our website, newsletters and other forms of social networking.
 
Planning and Preparedness Workshops and Training
This committee coordinates our existing workshops such as our Disaster Management for Long Term Care Facilities Workshops, A Day Without Hospitals Workshop, and Resilient and Ready Children's Workshops.  The primary role of the committee is to be sure these workshops meet existing needs in the communities we serve, and to review stakeholder requests for other planning and preparedness workshops, such as workshops for service providers to special needs populations.
 
Hazard Mitigation/Emergency Management Planning and Implementation
This committee is meant to focus on implementing hazard mitigation planning and demonstration projects, and to support local emergency management as requested.
 
Volunteer and Partner Recognition
This committee supports recognition activities for volunteers and partners, including choosing awardees for the Spring Nania Awards (for local corporate entities) and the Fall Annual Meeting awards (for individuals).
 
PROGRAM COMMITTEES
Millennium Center Steering Committee (with subcommittees)
This committee oversees Millennium Center for Green and Safe Living project, which includes multiple subcommittees, meant to support our community living safely and in harmony with nature.
 
Disaster Resistant Business Council
This council, made up of a variety of stakeholders, oversees promoting business continuity and emergency planning in businesses and nonprofits. As with other committees, the council limits new members based on "holes" or needs within the council for expertise, but is open to training people to assist with their business continuity workshops.

 

 

Until next time,
JoAnn Woody

 

Tulsa Partners is pleased to recognize board member Wallace Williams elevation as District Governor Nominee 2010-2011 for the Rotary Club District 6110.  For more information, please go to:
 
www.6110times.org/news/09/02/03/wallace/wallace121708.html
 

 

 

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