CAN DO MS MONTHLY WEBINAR: Taking Charge of Depression and Other Mood Changes in MS
Please join Courtney Macksoud and Rosalind Kalb for a conversation about how to recognize and manage depression and other mood changes. They will be offering the facts you need to know about depression, some tips for recognizing significant mood changes in yourself or your partner, and insights on the possible role of exercise in managing depression. Register now for the call on Sept. 8 at 7 p.m. CST.
PREPARING FOR MS DOCTOR VISITS
Learn tips to prepare for successful visits with your doctor. Kathy Costello, MSCN, Vice President, Healthcare Access, National MS Society shares ideas on how to build a true partnership with your provider. Register now for the call on Sept. 15 at 6 p.m. CST or Sept. 17 at 9 p.m. CST.
>> Learn more about online information and resources, including recorded webinars, by visiting our website.
CONGRATULATIONS SOCIETY HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES!
The 2015 Society Leadership Conference, November 5-7 in Fort Worth, TX, will bring together volunteer and staff leaders from across the country to celebrate, motivate, inspire, educate, share and network so we are equipped for the important work still ahead to end MS. Volunteers who have demonstrated extraordinary impact and commitment to the Society’s mission will be inducted in the Society’s Volunteer Hall of Fame. This year, an impressive group of 10 South Central volunteers will be bestowed this honor. A special congratulations to Oklahoma volunteer Amy Thiessen, Health Professional inductee! Registration to attend this year's Conference opens September 9. Visit our website or contact Lee Kilborn for more information.
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Mark your calendars for October 15 and plan to join us for the 14th Annual Uncorking the Cure for MS event at the famous Cain’s Ballroom! This fun-filled evening began in 2002 by Oklahoma Board Members to support National MS Society research initiatives. Over the years, it has grown into a premier Society fundraising event featuring catering from Lambrusco'z to Go, Triumph Wines produced by Calistoga Cellars, and fantastic silent and live auction items. Learn more and purchase tickets online.
COMMUNITY CONNECTION VOLUNTEERS
Would you like to help connect individuals living with MS in your community to the information, people and resources they need to live their best life? You may want to consider serving as a Community Connection Volunteer. Volunteers provide meaningful, organized activities that are easily accessible to members of the
local community who either have MS or know someone who does. Events may be educational or social, one-time, annual or ongoing. Learn more by downloading the handbook today.
BOARD NOMINATIONS NOW ACCEPTED
Nominations are now being accepted for the South Central Board of Trustees. The ideal candidate will exemplify our core values of commitment, integrity, leadership, excellence and teamwork. Individuals interested in being considered for nomination to the National MS Society South Central Board of Trustees should submit a letter of interest and a biography, along with full name, mailing address, email and phone number. If you are nominating a third party, please
include their consent to the nomination. Nominees will be notified of board member expectations, responsibilities, and fiduciary and time commitments. Final candidates will be interviewed by a member of the Governance Committee. Please submit nominations to Mireya Zapata by October 15.
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