What is the MOB?
The Making Oklahoma City Beautiful (MOB) young professionals organization is a program of
OKC Beautiful. Members are young adults between the ages of 22 and 35 representing a broad
range of professional backgrounds including private, nonprofit and government sectors. The
MOB offers an annual membership rate of $50 or participants can pay to attend per meeting.
Participation offers members a number of activities allowing them to connect, serve and learn
within Oklahoma City. Members, in turn, help OKC Beautiful improve the public image and
appearance of the city.
PROGRAM GOALS:
Connect. Connecting young professionals to a larger network of peers and established
community members.
Serve. Serving the community through volunteer projects in the Oklahoma City metro area.
Learn. Learning valuable leadership skills while expanding knowledge of new, exciting things
happening in OKC.
PROGRAM ACTIVITIES:
Networking. MOB members will be invited to attend networking events including workshops
and happy hours.
Impact. Members will become active participants in the Adopt-A-Park program by selecting a
park for the membership to maintain monthly. The MOB will also be responsible for planning
and executing at least one service project each year that relates back to OKC Beautiful’s core
values. Projects can include community gardening, litter and graffiti removal, or other
improvements to public spaces.
Education. Through a series of lectures and site visits, members will gain valuable skills for their
personal and professional growth. Community leaders and local businesses will assist with an
interactive mix of activities designed to expose young professionals to new concepts and ideas.
Content will range in topics from leadership to sustainability.
MOB leadership is comprised of a Leadership Board. Each year, OKC Beautiful will select new
Board Members to join the Leadership Team for 1 or 2 year terms (Jan.-Dec.). We are looking for
the right people with a willingness to work and a passion for Oklahoma City to join the MOB
Leadership Board.
Board Members are the decision makers and ambassadors of the organization. They help follow
through on projects, carry out the organization’s mission and provide value to our members. If
you want to be a part of the decision making of the organization and help the MOB continue to
make a positive impact in OKC, then this is the position for you. Keep in mind – we are a
working Leadership Board and a 100% volunteer, non-profit organization. If you have any
questions regarding a board position or commitment involved, please do not hesitate to contact
Brittany Earnest at brittany@okcbeautiful.com.
Want to join the board? Applications are available now! The deadline for 2015 board
applications is Friday, January 30, 2015. The MOB board retreat is set for Thursday, February
19, 2015 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. If you are applying for a board position, please tentatively mark
your calendar for the retreat now!
Know before you apply:
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Age requirement of 22-35 years;
Board positions serve a one-year term with an option to renew;
Executive Committee positions (President, Vice President, VP of Membership, PR &
Communications Manager) serve a two-year term;
Participate in a 1-hour board meeting every month;
Must be a current member to apply;
Option to serve on a board committee with the OKC Beautiful Board of Directors;
Responsible for the financial stability of the MOB;
Attend MOB events regularly (as many as you can);
Applications are due Friday, January 30, 2015.
GOALS OF THE MOB LEADERSHIP BOARD:
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Create an outreach presence in the community
Raise funds and awareness for the MOB young professionals organization
Become a brand ambassador for OKC Beautiful in the community
Promote MOB activities through social media
Recruit membership for the MOB young professionals
Assist in program activity planning
MOB LEADERSHIP BOARD APPLICATION
DUE: Friday, January 30, 2015
Full Name:
Age:
DOB: mm/dd/yyyy
Phone:
Email:_______________________
Address:________________________________________________________
City:
State:
Zip:______________
Employer:
Occupation/Position:_______________________
Degree and/or Certifications:_______________________
Why are you interested in serving on the MOB Leadership Board?_______________________
What activities and leadership positions qualify you for the MOB Leadership
Board?_______________________
What skills do you bring to the board?_______________________
Do you have any hesitations or concerns in taking on the responsibility of serving as an
active board member?_______________________
Are you interested in a position on the Executive Committee for a 2-year term? If so,
what position are you considering? (President, Vice President, VP of Membership, PR &
Communications Manager)_______________________
What are some of your hobbies or favorite things to do in OKC?_______________________
Email your completed application to Brittany Earnest at brittany@okcbeautiful.com or mail to OKC Beautiful,
3535 N. Classen Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73118 by Friday, January 30, 2015. Appointment to the MOB
Leadership Board will be determined by members of the OKC Beautiful staff and board of directors. You will
be notified by Friday, February 6th if you have been appointed to a position.