Powerful Living In Memoriam The Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives
(OAEC) wishes to honor two men who made invalu- able contributions to the cooperative program both in Oklahoma and nationwide.
Larry Derryberry April 22, 1939 -
November 19, 2016
Larry Derryberry served as legal counsel for the Oklahoma Association of Electric Cooperatives for more than 25 years. He was very knowle- ageable and passionate about the cooperative program. He grew up southeast of Altus and was a national speech 4-H winner, later graduating from the OU College of Law in 1963. Derryberry served as Oklahoma Attorney General from 1971 to 1979. He was a practicing partner at Derryberry & Naifeh, LLP.
Larry Watkins began a long career in the electric cooperative program in 1979 when he became director of legislative affairs at OAEC. In 1984, Watkins took on the role of OAEC general manager serving until 2010. He was born in Purcell, and graduat- ed from Oklahoma State University receiving a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture Education. Watkins was a visionary leader respected by his peers in the industry.
PBR tickets offered at discounted price to Oklahoma’s electric co-op members
Jennifer Bedwell (second from left) was awarded the 2014 Touchstone Energy Justin Whitefi eld Scholarship. Pictured with Bedwell (from left): OYE Board Vice Chairman Jimmy Harrel; members of the Whitefi eld family, Clyda, Kennedy and Derby; and OYE Board Chairman Bob Funk.
M Larry Watkins
September 27, 1946 - November 29, 2016
embers of Oklahoma’s electric cooperatives have the op- portunity to attend the Professional Bull Riders Invita- tional Event for a discounted price on Sunday, January 22. Members who purchase the tickets will also be making
a difference in the lives of Oklahoma students. Because of a Touchstone Energy Cooperatives of Oklahoma spon- sorship, a large percentage of the proceeds from the tickets sold to co-op members for the January performance will go toward the Oklahoma Youth Expo/Touchstone Energy Cooperative Justin Whitefi eld Scholarship. Justin Whitefi eld was a former executive director of the Oklahoma
Youth Expo, who was tragically killed in a plane crash in 2006. During his career with the OYE, Whitefi eld dedicated his time to Oklahoma’s youth and helped establish many scholarship programs. Today, his commitment to agriculture and youth are honored through this scholarship. Co-op members can purchase tickets for the 2:00 p.m. performance,
which takes place on Sunday, January 22, at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City. The tickets will be discounted at $20, and there will be no handling charges. There are a limited number of seats at this special price. Tickets will be sold on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis, and the event is expected to sell out. The scholarship began with the value of $1,000 in 2002, and has become a permanent legacy. Oklahoma State University (OSU) fi rst approached the Oklahoma Youth Expo about making the scholarship a lifetime legacy though an endowment. OSU will match the funds raised at 150 percent. Annually, the scholarship is awarded in March after applicants participate in a detailed process, including a written essay, a resume application and an in-person interview. Selection is based on the student’s leadership qualities and fi nancial need. “The OYE’s partnership with Touchstone Energy has led to more
than $35,000 raised for students to continue their education in Oklahoma. We are proud to be partners with Touchstone Energy and are continually reminded of their commitment to Oklahoma’s youth,” said Tyler Norvell, Oklahoma Youth Expo’s executive director. Anyone interested in purchasing tickets may order online at:
https://okyouthexpo.com/shop/product/69-pbr-tickets JANUARY 2017
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