Civics? Education? Let’s do both!
Civication is an exciting opportunity for OEA members to connect with state lawmakers and make a difference in Oklahoma public education.
Whether it’s meeting with lawmakers in your home districts or coming to the Capitol during the legislative session, OEA has you covered!
Civication at Home
OEA is divided into zones that each elect a member to represent them on the board of directors. For “Civication at Home,” board members will set a zone meeting for members to have dinner and a conversation with their local legislators. Your legislative and political organizer (LPO) will schedule the meeting with legislators or, if legislators are unable to attend, LPO staff will host a training for members. Meals for members will be covered by the OEA.
Civication at the Capitol
“Civication at the Capitol” will occur every Tuesday from the end of February through April. Members will register and have the option to stay overnight in a double occupancy hotel room. OEA will host a dinner on Monday night and host a legislative briefing and breakfast Tuesday morning. Money for gas, substitute pay, double occupancy hotel room, dinner Monday, and breakfast Tuesday will be covered by the OEA. You will have an option to choose a preferred roommate, an assigned roommate, or pay half the cost of the room to stay by yourself.
Civication Registration
Dates: Monday and Tuesdays from February 26 – April 30
There are three options – all free:
Overnight, networking, and training: On Monday night, enjoy a dinner with OEA leadership and your fellow members and then stay the night in a downtown Oklahoma City hotel. On Tuesday morning, join LPO for a breakfast training before heading to the Capitol to meet lawmakers.
Networking and training only: On Monday night, enjoy a dinner with OEA leadership and your fellow members and then home for the evening. On Tuesday morning, join LPO for a breakfast training before heading to the Capitol to meet lawmakers.
Training only: On Tuesday morning, join LPO for a breakfast training before heading to the Capitol to meet lawmakers.
Civication at Home: Monday Night Dinners
These dinners will provide an opportunity for legislators to discuss the upcoming session with members. If legislators are unable to attend the dinner, OEA staff will provide legislative training. Dinner is provided by OEA.
Previous Dates by Zone:
- SE-A – November 2nd at 5:30 pm at Catfish Round-Up in Seminole (11278 OK-99, Seminole, OK 74868)
- NW-B – November 20th at 11:30 am at Perkins Restaurant in Ponca City (2125 N. 14th St., Ponca City, OK 74601)
- NE-A – November 27th at 6 pm at Pizza Hut in Vinita (830 E. Illinois Ave., Vinita, OK 74301)
- Tulsa Metro C, D, E – January 11th at 6 pm at Baxter’s Interurban in Tulsa (717 S. Houston Ave. #100, Tulsa, OK 74127)
- OKC-B – January 18th at 6 pm at Whiskey Cake (1845 Northwest Expressway, Oklahoma City, OK 73118)
- OKC-C – January 23rd at 6 pm at Uncle Julio’s (1344 W. Memorial Rd. OKC, OK 73114)
- SW-C – January 25th at 6 pm at La Fiesta (1206 US-81, Duncan, OK 73533)
- SW-A – February 1st at 6 pm at Los Tres Amigos (2002 E. Gore Blvd., Lawton, OK 73501)
- NW-B – February 22nd at 5:30 pm at McAlister’s Deli (205 E. Hall of Fame Ave., Stillwater, OK 74075)
- SW-B – March 7th at 6 pm at Interurban (1150 Ed Noble Pkwy., Norman, OK 73072)
- OKC-A – March 28th at 5 pm at Charleston’s (1429 W. I-240 Service Road, OKC, OK 73159)
Upcoming Dates by Zone:
- NW-A – April 4th at 6:30 pm at PJ’s (212 W. Randolph Ave., Enid, OK 73701)
- NE-C – April 11th at 5:30 pm at Colton’s (565 W. Shawnee St., Muskogee, OK 74401)
- SE-B – April 18th at 6 pm at Charlie’s Chicken (1120 W. Gentry Ave., Checotah, OK 74426)
For more information on Civication, call (405) 523-4310, or contact Ellen Pogemiller or Tyler Outlaw.
