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Daryl Hunt Houston Memorial Service

Jerry Daman — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 17:00:00 GMT

Daryl Hunt

Houston Memorial Service

Saturday, August 7, 2010

11:00 a.m.

Second Baptist Church

6400 Woodway Drive (at Voss)

Houston, Texas 77057

713-455-3408

A memorial service for Daryl Hunt will be held Saturday, August 7 at Houston's Second Baptist Chruch (Woodway at Voss). The service will start at 11:00 a.m. A gathering of friends and family will be held immediately after the service at the church.

Final details for the service are still being planned. As soon as the details are finalized, we will update this article page and pass them along to you.

23-Jul-10 12:00 PM

OU Club of Houston Announce 2010 Scholarship Award Recipients

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:00:00 GMT

The OU Club of Houston has awarded four-year scholarships to two outstanding Houston-area high school graduates. Danielle San Miguel, a 2010 graduate of Klein Oak High School received the Robert Simmer Memorial Scholarship, and Carter Tesh, a 2010 graduate of Katy Seven Lakes High School received the OU Club of Houston Scholarship.

Danielle San Miguel, Klein Oak High School, Spring, Texas

Danielle, the daughter of Mark and Carla San Miguel, graduated from Spring’s Klein Oak High School where she earned a 4.9 grade point average (based on a 4.0+ grading scale) and ranked 32 in her class of 799.

While attending Klein Oak High School, Danielle was a Group Commander for the Air Force Junior ROTC where she led 151 cadets. She received numerous awards for her outstanding service with AFJROTC programs, including the American Veteran’s Award, Air Force Association Award, California State Senate Award, and the President George W. Bush Gold Award.

Danielle was also a member of the National Honor Society, president of the German Club and volunteered for several community organizations including Habitat for Humanity, Adopt-A-Beach, Muscular Dystrophy Association and the AAR Animal Shelter.

At the University of Oklahoma, Danielle intends to study biological anthropology. “As a biological anthropologist, I hope to have the opportunity to study abroad in the Mediterranean region, mostly Italy and Egypt, two richly cultural areas of the world, to help answer the questions: Where do we come from and why are we so different?”

The Simmer Memorial Scholarship, awarded through the OU Club of Houston, is named in the memory of Robert W. Simmer, a graduate of the OU Law School and devoted supporter of the University of Oklahoma.

Carter Tesh, Seven Lakes High School, Katy, Texas

Carter, son of Bob and Kathy Tesh, graduated from Seven Lakes High School in Katy with a 3.82 grade point average (based on a 4.0 grading scale), and ranked 211 in his class of 623.

During high school, Carter earned an Eagle Scout rank in the Boy Scouts where he served as a Senior Patrol Leader and on the Patrol Leadership Committee guiding his fellow scouts on campouts as well as helping plan meetings and activities. He was involved with scouting for seven years, volunteering more than 100 hours with community service and volunteer projects.

Two of Carter’s many creative passions are band and theater. He played in the marching band, where he learned to play the tuba, trombone and trumpet, and helped advance the Seven Lakes High School marching band to the 4A State Marching Finals. In theater, he performed in numerous school productions such as Winnie the Pooh, Harvey and Bye, Bye Birdie, directed scenes from Atonement and served on various production technical crews.

In his spare time, Carter interned at a Houston advertising agency where he gained valuable experience for his college major, taught swimming lessons, served as a life guard and worked as a retail sales associate.

“I took a tour of the University of Oklahoma and was very impressed with the business school. OU has a great marketing department and has many opportunities to study abroad that are very exciting to me. The campus is beautiful and I feel right at home!”

At the University of Oklahoma, Carter plans to study advertising and marketing and then attend graduate school for business. After graduation, his goal is to work in the marketing department of a major sports or entertainment company.

16-Jul-10 11:00 AM

Sooner Great Daryl Hunt Passes Away

Sun, 11 Jul 2010 05:00:00 GMT

Daryl Hunt

November 3, 1956 - July 9, 2010

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Daryl Hunt. Daryl died of an apparent heart attack Friday evening, July 9.

Daryl was the first black football player in the history of Texas high school powerhouse Odessa Permian. He played linebacker for the Sooners from 1975 to 1978. He received All-American honors during the 1977 and 1978 seasons, and was named a three-time Big Eight Conference linebacker in 1976, 1977 and 1978. Daryl still holds the record for career tackels at OU with 530 tackles.

In 1979, Daryl was drafted in the 6th round by the Houston Oilers where he played for six seasons.

While living in the Houston area, Daryl has been a very loyal member and friend of the OU Club of Houston and its many members and fans. He played a very significant role in helping organize the "Players Salute to Coach Switzer" weekend event in 2005.

Funeral services for Daryl was held Thursday, July 15, 1:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in his hometown of Odessa. For more information on his funeral, click here.

On behalf of the OU Club of Houston, we want to send our condolences to his family, friends and fans of Daryl Hunt.

11-Jul-10 0:00 AM

Support Sooner Football Radio Broadcasts in 2010!

Sat, 12 Jun 2010 04:00:00 GMT

Help Keep Sooner Football Radio Broadcasts on the Air!

The OU Club of Houston is planning to bring live Sooner football radio broadcasts back to Houston for the 43nd consecutive year. It’s because of loyal, generous and continued support that Sooner football radio broadcasts remain on the air. Our fundraising goal is $45,000.

In order to fund the broadcasts, we need YOUR help!

There are two types of sponsorships: Personal and Corporate.

Personal Sponsorships: When you donate $25 or more, you name will be recognized on the air during live game broadcasts. For $100 and above, we will record a personal salutation that will air during each live game broadcast throughout the season.

Corporate Sponsorships: Corporate sponsorship packages are available for as little as $600. Several packages include FREE spots during both weekly Coaches’ shows, and FREE advertising on the OU Club Web site and Business Directory. We can run your existing spots or produce new 30-second or 60-second spots for FREE. Plus, we now have FREE promotion merchandising opportunities with your corporate sponsorship!

Your sponsorship (Personal or Corporate) is TAX DEDUCTIBLE
as a donation through the OU Foundation.

To download a Personal and Corporate sponsorship donation form, click here.

If you have any questions, please contact Shane Merz, OU Club of Houston Radio Broadcast Chairman at 713-826-7516 or smerz@mre-consulting.com.

Thank you for your help and support!

11-Jun-10 11:00 PM

Make Sure Your Kid is a Member of the OU Kids Club!

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

OU fans get started early in their support for the Sooners. The University of Oklahoma Sooner Kids Club provides special opportunities for young fans of OU's athletics teams.

Anyone from Kindergarten through 8th grade (age limits per NCAA rules) can join the club to enjoy a long list of benefits. An annual membership is only $30.

Members receive a t-shirt, membership card, a birthday card and an OU gift pack. In addition, Sooner Kids Club members receive special gifts and coupons courtesy of Subway.

Members also receive free admission to regular-season home events for OU soccer, volleyball, women's basketball, wrestling, baseball, softball, gymnastics, tennis, the Red/White Spring Football Game and special admission to Meet the Sooners Day for football in August.

To download the OU Kids Club membership application, click here

You can either fax the application to 405-325-4151
Or mail the completed application to:

OU Athletics Marketing & Promotions
c/o Sooner Kids Club
180 W. Brooks
Norman, OK 73019

6-Jan-10 6:00 PM

Join the OU President's Associates

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 23:00:00 GMT

The President’s Associates Program is the single most successful private support program in the history of the University. President’s Associates provide unrestricted funding that allows President Boren to deal with critical issues and pursue initiatives that enrich OU’s academic mission. Because donors can designate half of their gift to a favorite college or program, Associates funds provide the same kind of opportunities to OU deans and program directors.

Since its beginning in 1979, the Associates Program has been integral to OU’s success in areas ranging from the National Merit Scholars Program to the Center for Analysis and Prediction of Storms.

Associates represent a major force in funding the Presidential Professorship Program, sponsoring outstanding professors on both the Norman and Health Sciences Center campuses through the program’s Second Century Endowment, created through gifts at the Life and Endowed Associate levels.

Benefits of joining the President's Associates include:

- Invitations to dinners hosted by President and Mrs. Boren and featuring national and international dignitaries

- Participation in regional special events

- Members-only 30 percent discount on OU clothing and other items at OU Authenic team store on Campus Corner

- OU library privileges

- Subscription to the Boren Inside Report

- Guest parking permits for the Norman Campus, including gamedays

- Invitations to pre-game football activities

- Discounted hotel room rates, gameday brunch and police-escorted busses for annual OU-Texas football weekend in Dallas
- Complimentary subscription to Sooner Magazine

- Listing in the President’s Associates directory, published annually

Now, your donation can benefit the OU Club of Houston Scholarship Program.

You can now take one-half of your annual contribution and designate it to fund the OU Club of Houston Scholarship program. For example, if you join the President’s Associates at the “Annual Associate” level, you can designate $500 of the $1,000 annual donation to the OU Club Scholarship program.

When you join or renew, just designate "OU Club of Houston, # 31625."

Does Your Company Match?
Many employers will match donations at a rate of 1:1 and sometimes as high as 3:1. As an example, a company matches at a rate of 1:1 means your $1,000 gift only requires $500 from you and $500 from the company.

The ½ Designation
When you make your gift, just mark the box stating you would like to “designate one-half of my annual gift to” and write OU Club of Houston and the number: 31625.

More Information or Sign Up

For more information or to join the President’s Associates, please contact Kendra Moore at 405-325-6276 or email at krmoore@ou.edu.

To sign up online, click here

6-Jan-10 5:00 PM