OKC FRIDAY Vol. 57 No. 14 • One Section • 12 pages • August 11, 2023
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Fashion Editor Jennifer Clark shows how to Shop the Look with styles from CK & Co., Krista Anne’s and the Women’s Health Boutique. Page 11
Superwoman Diana Steincamp and Charlotte and Oliver Veake pose in front of the Batmobile at the Oklahoma Institute for Child Advocacy’s Heroes Ball. Pages 2 & 3.
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Roodman and Goldman listen as Israeli President speaks to Congress Oklahoma Israel Exchange Executive Director Edie Roodman called the opportunity to hear remarks by Israeli President Isaac Herzog during a joint session of Congress “the honor of a lifetime.” Congresswoman Stephanie Bice extended the invitation to Roodman and Rabbi Ovadia Goldman. Roodman said she and Goldman received the VIP treatment from the time they stepped on “The Hill,” including multiple photo ops with lawmakers and a trip on the “members-only” tram. Seated around them in the gallery overlooking the House floor were dignitaries from across the United States, including prominent Holocaust historian and U.S. Antisemitism Envoy Deborah Lipstadt; the grandson of President Harry S. Truman, the first president to recognize Israel, Clifton Truman Daniel; and the daughter of prominent civil rights advocate Rabbi Abraham Heschel, Susannah Heschel. President Herzog is only the second Israeli head of state to address Congress, the first of whom was his father, Chaim Herzog. The 40-minute speech included multiple references to the historic connections between the United States and Israel. See SPEECH, Page 12
JUDY LOVE
Love 2nd richest woman in America
From left: OKIE Executive Director Edie Roodman, Congresswoman Stephanie Bice, Rabbi Ovadia Goldman and Senator James Lankford on Capitol Hill to hear Israeli President Isaac Herzog speak during a joint session of Congress.
With a net worth of $10.2 billion, Judy Love, together with her family, was named the second richest selfmade woman in the United States by Forbes magazine. At No. 1 was Diane Hendricks with $15 billion. She is the chairman of ABC Supply, one of the largest wholesale distributors of roofing, siding and windows in America. Judy and the late Tom Love founded Love’s Travel Stops in See LOVE, Page 3
Change starts with a pair of shoes: Cleats for Kids helps to level playing field By Annabella Potts Student Intern In the fall of 2011, Stacy and her husband Mark McDaniel came up with an idea to advocate for sports equity to benefit Oklahoma’s youth. From that time forward, Cleats for Kids has brought the community together collecting donations of new and used gear to serve over
186,000 Oklahoma kids. “Cleats for Kids started because Mark McDaniel took the time to notice kids who were not playing,” Stacy said. When visiting the OKC Pilot Recreational Center, the couple met with Director Lenora Ware, who shared a story about kids in the center failing to engage in physical activity despite expressing their interest. When Stacy
and Mark heard that some parents had no choice but to use their money on groceries and utilities rather than athletic shoes, the pair knew they had to make a difference. As a local sports coach, Mark found that many children were struggling with finding the funds for their equipment. The idea of Cleats for Kids was born with Stacy and Mark finding
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Baby of the Week This is 15-month-old Bennett Gray, enjoying the pool at the Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club. Bennett loves playing with his parents, Rochelle and Alex Gray, and spending time with his younger cousin River. Bennett has already visited three other countries, but he’s happiest spending time at home with his family and favorite books. Email Dog, Cat, Pet and Baby of the Week nominations with complete descriptions to rose@okcfriday.com. Submissions are used in the order they are received.
donations of gently used sports gear for kids in need, some of which was in their own garage. Cleats for Kids focuses on donating sports gear and shoes to children in need as a way to broaden the horizon of many young athletes. With the benefits of physical activity including positive mental health, better educational outcomes and graduation rates, increased cogni-
tive functions and overall healthy lifestyles, Executive Director and Co-Founder Stacy McDaniel believes in the power of giving. “Our mission is about collaboration and community engagement,” Stacy said. “We have kids involved in all aspects of our mission. They have the hands-on experience of giving back to See C4K Page 5
Shouse named president of OKCPHIL Jerrod Shouse has been elected president of the OKC Philharmonic Board of Directors. In addition to approving a slate of officers, the board determined that going forward, the board president, the president-elect and past president now serve up to two consecutive one-year terms. “Through the uncertainty of the last few years, the board has discussed terms of officers noting continuity was very important, and board members had not met in person as frequently as past practice,” said OKCPHIL Executive Director Brent Hart. “For an organization of our size there are many moving parts and things to learn. “Maintaining that institutional knowledge on the board is critical
to guiding the organization effectively. The unanimous decision was made earlier this year to update the bylaws ... “ Shouse said, “The OKCPHIL is focused more than ever on reaching new audiences. Every day we work to enhance the cultural life of our community, and we do that through a variety of competitions, educational programs and free concerts, in addition to our regular season performances. “We do it all with the goal of bringing together our entire community and I am very excited about the upcoming year.” Shouse joined the board as a director on July 1, 2017 and has See OKCPHIL, Page 12