The Annie Oakley Society Luncheon
June 7, 2012
The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum is proud to announce
Reba McEntire as The Annie Oakley Society Award winner at the second
annual luncheon on June 7 in the Sam Noble Special Events Center.
The Society gathers to celebrate women who demonstrate leadership
and the entrepreneurial spirit of the Great American West.
“Oklahoma native, Reba, is a woman who embodies the values
of The Annie Oakley Society,” said former First Lady of Oklahoma
Cathy Keating. “She is a trailblazer who has broken glass ceilings
in everything she has undertaken by soaring to the top as a musical
artist, actress, author, business woman, entertainer, wife, mother
and champion of charitable causes.”
Reba, like the legendary Annie Oakley succeeded with her determination
and strength of character. By using her talents, she broke barriers
for women all while showing great compassion for other women.
“In harmony with Annie Oakley’s tradition of cherishing
families and helping others, proceeds through membership of The
Annie Oakley Society are combined to fund the renovation of the
children’s area of the Museum,” said Keating. “Future
plans to support improvements in other areas of the Museum will
ensure its future as a place where families can learn and cherish
the West, as well as honor Annie’s lifelong commitment to her
family and education.”
The Annie Oakley Society, co-founded by Keating and Lynn Friess,
has added a new dimension to the Museum by honoring and raising
awareness of outstanding women of the West. The Society has raised
nearly $2 million to date.
Membership into The Annie Oakley Society includes seating at the
luncheon and with multiple levels of membership starting at $250
annually, The Annie Oakley Society has a niche for all women, including
a special category for those under 40.
Annie Oakley Society members have the benefit of early registration
and may make their reservations by calling (405) 478-2250, Ext 210
or emailing annieO@nationalcowboymuseum.org.
Tickets will go on sale to the general public on May 7.