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Oklahoma to Host National County FSA Employees Convention
Wed, 04 Dec 2013 14:19:17 CST
The Oklahoma Association of County Office Employees (OKASCOE) which is the state affiliate of NASCOE (National Association of County Office Employees) will host the 2014 NASCOE National Convention in Oklahoma.
"OKASCOE is an employee organization that represents the county office employees of the Farm Service Agency here in Oklahoma," said Jay Goff, OKASCOE President.
The convention will be in Oklahoma City August 12 - 16, 2014.
OKASCOE is utilizing a raffle of three different prizes to help raise money to host the convention: a Polaris 850 EFI Ranger Utility Vehicle OR an 850 Razor Sport Model; a $750 Bass Pro Shops gift certificate and $500 cash.
"The total value of this raffle package is $13,000", according to Brian Hisey, Fundraising Chairman. "Our plans are to print and sell a maximum of 3,000 tickets so this is a unique opportunity to win some very nice prizes".
The drawing will be held Saturday, August 16, 2014 at noon. Tickets will sell for $20 each.
Mike Lee, national convention chairperson, said, "In addition to farmers, ranchers and other individuals being able to purchase raffle ticket to help our organization, we are also seeking sponsorships from companies and corporations from across the state that are involved in agriculture or related fields." Sponsorship levels are as follows:
-- Platinum $5000
-- Diamond $2500
-- Gold $1000
-- Silver $500
-- Bronze $250
OKASCOE is also offering an ad banner sponsorshipfor any cash sponsor who contributes at least $500. The banner will be made at OKASCOE's expense and presented to the sponsor after the conclusion of the convention.
This is the third time that OKASCOE has been selected as the host state for a national convention. The Oklahoma group anticipates about 750 NASCOE members along with their family members for the convention in Oklahoma City.
Individual or group raffle tickets and sponsorship information is available from: Mike Lee, National Convention Chairperson - 405/238-0523; Jay Goff, OKASCOE President - 580/304-3635; or Brian Hisey, Fundraising Chairperson - 918/384-9987
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