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 at the Capitol 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.
Upcoming dinners
THU, 1/23, 5pm | Seminole (SE-A)
- Catfish Roundup
- 11278 OK-99, Seminole, OK
TUE, 1/28, 5:30pm | Duncan (SW-C)
- La Fiesta
- 1206 US-81, Duncan, OK
TUE, 1/28, 6pm | OKC (OKC-B)
- Ted’s
- 2836 NW 68th St, Oklahoma City, OK 73116
THU, 1/30, 6pm | Tulsa (TM-1)
- Chuy’s
- 10808 E 71st St, Tulsa, OK 74133
THU, 1/30, 6pm | OKC (OKC-C)
- Charleston’s
- 5608 W Memorial Rd, Oklahoma City, OK 73142
THU, 2/6, 5pm | Seminole (SE-A)
- Catfish Roundup
- 11278 OK-99, Seminole, OK
THU, 2/6, 6pm | Jenks (TM-2)
- Louie’s Bar and Grill
- 813 E A St, Jenks, OK 74037
Previous dinners
TUE, 1/21, 5pm | OKC (OKC-A)
- Charleston’s
- 1429 W. I-240 Service Rd., Oklahoma City, OK
TUE, 1/21, 6pm | Vinita (NE-A)
- Pizza Hut
- 830 E. Illinois, Vinita, OK, 74301
SAT, 1/18, 12pm | Tulsa (TCTA)
- Chimi’s Mexican Restaurant
- 1304 E. 15th St., Tulsa, OK 74120
SAT, 1/18, 6pm | Tulsa (TCTA)
- Baxter’s Interurban Grill
- 717 S. Houston Ste. 100, Tulsa, OK 74127
MON, 1/20, 5:30pm | Norman (SW-B)
- Interurban
- 1150 Ed Noble Pkwy., Norman, OK
TUE, 12/3, 5:30pm | Weatherford (NW-A)
- Lucille’s Roadhouse (side room)
- 1302 N. Airport Rd., Weatherford, OK
THU, 11/21, 5:30pm | Wagoner (NE-B)
- Smokin’ Sisters BBQ (event room); order off the menu
- 112 S. Main Wagoner, OK
THU, 11/14, 5:30pm | Bartlesville (NE-B)
- Dink’s Pit BBQ (back room); order off the menu
- 2929 E. Frank Phillips Blvd. Bartlesville, OK
For more information on Civication, call (405) 523-4310 or contact Tyler Outlaw.
