Member Communications - Oklahoma Restaurant Association

Member Communications

Our member communications will keep you up to date! Join our mailing list today. Members can access past issues of our weekly email blast, A la Carte, and our electronic newsletter, The ORA Advisor, by logging in to the Members Area.

The ORA's weekly email blast, A la Carte, is the association’s newest communication tool as of 2018. Each Wednesday, members receive an email summarizing top-priority events, programs, education opportunities, and other important news.

The newsletter is distributed to over 2,000 industry professionals statewide and is our prime source for dispersing time-sensitive information. Exclusive Partnerships are available to members-only and have first right of refusal on renewing the following year.

For more information on A la Carte partner scheduling, contact Shannon Moad at (405) 819-3170 or shannon@okrestaurants.com.

The ORA’s e-newsletter, The Advisor, is the Oklahoma foodservice industry’s hub for all of the up-to-the-minute news and events that affect you and your business.

We always welcome submissions!

Deadlines

January 23, 2019 (for February 2019 newsletter)
March 19, 2019 (for April 2019 newsletter)
May 17, 2019 (for June 2019 newsletter)
August 9, 2019 (for September 2019 newsletter)
October 11, 2019 (for November 2019 newsletter)

For more information on submissions or advertising opportunities, contact Cameryn Rose at (405) 942-8181 or cameryn@okrestaurants.com.

Our quarterly magazine, the Oklahoma Restaurateur, is your go-to source for event photos, member spotlights, and industry-related articles.

We always welcome submissions!

Deadlines

Spring: February 1, 2019 (publishes early March)
Summer/Convention: May 17, 2019 (publishes late June)
Fall: August 2, 2019 (publishes mid-September)
Winter: November 18, 2019 (publishes mid-December)

For additional questions, contact Gordon Walker at (405) 603-8130 or nightowlpubco@aol.com.

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What's Happening

ORA EXPO at the Bennett Event Center

04.09.19

This annual event is the largest industry exposition in the state of Oklahoma, and the important event for foodservice and hospitality industry professionals. Learn about and experience the leading trends in food, technology, equipment, beverages and more. The ORA Expo also features the informative education and networking, as well as the annual ORA Culinary Cook-off and the ORA Cocktail Shakedown.

Thirst for a Cause to be Held August 21

03.13.19

Tickets for Thirst for a Cause, an annual event raising funds to help with urgent medical expenses for members of Oklahoma's hospitality industry, are now available for purchase. Stay tuned- There will be an even better line-up than last year! This is THE best wine tasting event of the year! Nowhere else will you be able to meet this many vintners, taste this many great wines, and sample this much amazing food under one roof - right here in OKC!

Odyssey de Culinaire Dinners Set for July 18 and 25

03.18.19

The dates and featured chefs for Odyssey de Culinaire 2019 have been set! The first dinner will be Thursday, July 18 at The Bond in Tulsa, and the second dinner will be Thursday, July 25 at the Skirvin Hilton Hotel in Oklahoma City. We hope to see you at one or both of these unique dinners benefitting the Oklahoma ProStart® program!

2019 ORA Academy Dates Announced

12.18.18

The goal of ORA Academy is to offer continuing education and professional development to particular demographics of ORA’s membership, specifically Management/Front-of-the-House training and Culinary/Back-of-the-House education. With the exception of the April Academy, all Management sessions will be from 9-11 am and Culinary sessions will be from 1-3 pm, and each session will be $25.