Gerrity AFA Chapter Attends Rejuvenated Tulsa Chapter's Monthly Meeting

FROM JANELLE STAFFORD
President, Texoma Region
Air Force Association

After several years of relative dormancy, the Tulsa chapter is on its way back up - thanks to the hard work of State President Dan Ohnesorge and Chapter President J.R. Becker.

In October, the Tulsa chapter held a nice dinner event at the Tulsa VFW with 50+ in attendance. Col Chuck DeBellevue (from the Gerrity chapter) was the featured speaker.

Last night (November 22nd), the Tulsa chapter held a monthly chapter meeting, and the guest speaker was Congressman Kevin Hern from Oklahoma's 1st District. Mark Tarpley briefed the attendees about AFA, and Jeff James provided info on our STEM Education programs. There were about 25 in attendance. I have attached a couple of pictures for you as well.

It is never easy resuscitating a chapter, but the Tulsa chapter is definitely coming back to life. Tulsa chapter member and current Treasurer Damon Bolling gets a lot of credit for keeping the chapter together the past few years so that it was not lost. It takes time and hard work to rebuild, but there is a definite commitment to do so. The right ingredients are in place and it's happening!