OHS Annual Meeting
The 2013 OHS Annual Meeting is set for April 17, 18 and 19 at the Frisco Conference Center in Clinton, Oklahoma. The Friends of the Rt. 66 Museum is joining with the OHS to co-sponsor this event.
Events & Activities
Activities for members will begin Wednesday evening with a reception at the Rt. 66 Museum. Members will have the opportunity to enjoy the new exhibits, visit with other members, and meet members of the Friends of the Rt. 66 Museum and other Clinton-area leaders.
Thursday morning program sessions will feature a variety of interesting presentations. The Annual Membership Luncheon is at 12:15 p.m. The luncheon speaker will be Dr. David King Dunaway, who will speak on the social and cultural impact of Rt. 66. His presentation will feature excerpts of oral history interviews he conducted. Dunaway is the author of the book A Route 66 Companion and producer and host of the radio series Across the Tracks: A Route 66 Story.
A concert honoring Roger Miller and the music of Western Oklahoma will be held Thursday evening in the newly renovated auditorium of the Clinton Middle School. An art deco building built in the 1930s, the school will provide an historic setting while offering modern seating and new sound and lighting systems. Featured performers include Dean Miller and the band Slapout. Dean Miller is the son of Roger Miller, and is an outstanding entertainer who will perform some of his own songs as well as those of his father.
Friday morning will include program sessions. The Annual Awards luncheon begins at t 12:15 p.m. and will feature a variety of award presentations including inductions into the Oklahoma Historians Hall of Fame.
Schedule & Registration
The 2013 Annual Meeting schedule is now available: View schedule (PDF)
Register now to attend the Annual Meeting; registration is due by April 11, 2013. View registration form (PDF)
Accomodations
Three quality hotels will serve as host establishments for the meeting. When making room reservations, please indicate your are attending the OHS Annual Meeting to receive the rate quoted below. Because of the heightened oil and gas activity in the Clinton area, hotel space can be in high demand. Calling early to reserve rooms is advised.
Hampton Inn
2000 Lexington
Clinton, OK 73601
Tel: 580-323-4267
Fax: 580-323-8611
When telephoning or faxing to make a reservation, please use the room-block code OHS to receive the $105.00 per night rate.
Karen Sanchez, General Manager
karen@sontaginc.com
Single King or Double Queen rooms: $105.00 per night plus tax
Holiday Inn Express & Suites
2000 Boulevard of Champions
Clinton, OK 73601
Tel: 580-323-1950
Fax580-323-1952
When telephoning or faxing to make a reservation, please use the room-block code OHS
Karen Sanchez, General Manager (Yes, Karen is General Manager for both the Hampton and Holiday Inns!)
karen@sontaginc.com
Single Kings or double Queen rooms: $105.00 per night plus tax
Days Inn
1200 South Tenth Street
Clinton, OK 73601
Tel: 580-323-5550
Fax: 580-323-7658
Maria Rosales, General Manager
daysinn_clinton@yahoo.com
Double queen room - $60.00 + tax
King Single room - $60.00 + tax
