2022 SWOSU Charitable Hunt Raises $67,000

  • 2022 SWOSU Charitable Hunt Raises $67,000
    2022 SWOSU Charitable Hunt Raises $67,000

The 3rd Annual Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Charitable Hunt was held on September 16 in Devol, Oklahoma. The Hunt raised over $67,000 for the benefit of the SWOSU Department of Parks and Recreation Management.

“This event is so unique and allows alumni and friends to gather for a worthy cause—our Parks & Recreation Management program,” said SWOSU President Dr. Diana Lovell. “We are so very grateful to all who participated, donated and bid to make SWOSU’s third annual Charitable Hunt a resounding success!”

Proceeds from the Hunt will be allocated to the Dr. Ken Rose Memorial Fund, which exists to help SWOSU produce the next generation of conservationists, wildlife law enforcement officials, park rangers and other outdoor and wildlife career professionals.

For the third consecutive year, Kandi and Rick Nagel of Norman served as the Hunt’s presenting sponsor and major underwriters. Kandi is a 1998 SWOSU alumnae and past president of the SWOSU Alumni Association.

Longtime SWOSU benefactors MA+ Architecture also generously joined the Nagels as presenting sponsor for this year’s event.

Flex-Chem served as shotgun case sponsor. Flex-Chem founder Bryce Conway (Class of 1995) currently serves as a SWOSU Foundation, Inc. trustee.

Hunt hosts and co-hosts included: Everett Dobson (Class of 1981 and 1999 SWOSU Distinguished Alumnus) Corky Heard of United Country Head Auction (Class of 1987) Carl Hook (Class of 1967 and 2019 SWOSU Distinguished Alumnus) Homer Ryan (Class of 1967) Randy Nance & GE Johnson The Hunt was facilitated by BlackOak Farms, a fullservice hunting operation that is integrated with traditional agriculture practices of farming and ranching.

The event kicked off with a skeet shooting competition sponsored by Mike North and Ron Oldfield. The competition was followed by a late afternoon dove hunt.

After hunting, participants and guests were treated to a cocktail reception and dinner sponsored by Jarred Jones of First National Bank of Weatherford, Jett Distributing, and Butcher’s Wine and Spirits.

Dinner was followed by a fundraising auction facilitated by Corky Heard of United Country Heard Auction & Real Estate.

The event concluded with a concert by No Justice lead vocalist Steve Rice and keyboard player Bryce Conway.

The 3rd Annual SWOSU Charitable Hunt was organized by the SWOSU Foundation, Inc., which was established in 1977 to promote philanthropy and distribute funds to support the activities and programs of SWOSU. Located on the Weatherford campus in the historic Burton House, the Foundation currently stewards nearly $41 million in assets. For more information on the Foundation, please call 580-774-3267 or visit www.SWOSUFoundation.c om.