January 23, 2020
2020 Election Dates to Remember
In an effort to keep our members informed about the upcoming dates for SPECIAL ELECTIONS , OML is providing the deadline dates for the 2020 year. To view these dates, please visit the Election Center on our website.
Windows 7 Reaches ‘End of Life’ -
Microsoft Ends All Support
On January 14, 2020, Microsoft ended all support for Windows 7 workstations. The industry term you may read is “end of life date”. This does not mean that your workstation will crash or stop functioning, but it does mean that Microsoft will no longer provide security updates, bug fixes, or other software patches. At that point, keeping your workstation operating correctly and securely, and compatible with other software, will be problematic and possibly more expensive. More Information
Deadlines Coming Soon!!
Host City deadline extended to January 31 st !
Individual Application is Due February 14 th !
Good News!! You can now apply online for Community Leadership Development! Visit the CLD page for more information!

OML’s Community Leadership Development (CLD) program is currently accepting applications for both class members and host cities for the upcoming Class 9. The deadline for the 2020 class applications is February 14, 2020.

At each class meeting, presenters will focus on equipping the class members with the skills and information needed to make a positive impact on your community. According to Cheryl Adams, OML Program Manager, the class members not only learn valuable leadership skills, but will have a lot of fun and experience different communities throughout the year. 
 
For more information visit our website or contact Cheryl Adams 405-528-7515 or  cadams@oml.org.
OML Dinner Night Out - Oklahoma City
March 5, 2020
OML will be hosting a series of Dinner Night Outs across the state. You are all invited to join us for an evening of great food and fun at some of Oklahoma’s most popular restaurants.

The staff will be on hand to facilitate the dinners and fill you in on the latest news out of OML, including information regarding the upcoming legislative session.

All events are free, but registration is required.
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2020
Location: Cattlemen’s Restaurant
Oklahoma City, OK
Time: 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
OML New Officials Institutes
March 7, 2020
OSU Alumni Center
201 ConocoPhillips
OSU Alumni Center
Stillwater, OK 74078
March 26, 2020
Great Plains Technology Center
4500 SW Lee Blvd. 
Lawton, OK 73505
The NOI teaches the statutorily required topics such as Municipal Budget Requirements, the Oklahoma Open Meeting Act, the Oklahoma Open Records Act, Ethics, Procedures for Conducting Meetings, Conflict of Interest, and Purchasing Procedures.

State law requires each person elected or appointed for the first time as an officer of a municipality to attend an institute for municipal officials. 

Remember, you don't have to be new to attend. Everyone is welcome!
New Oklahoma Arts and
Military Grants Opportunity Announced
The Oklahoma Arts Council has announced a new pilot grant program designed to empower both arts and service nonprofit organizations, city, county and tribal governments, colleges and universities, and public libraries to serve members of Oklahoma's military community through the arts. Deadline is March 1, 2020. More Information