Behind the Scenes with Nancy Kemp, HR/Uniform Specialist – Remington Park

Imagine taking care of Uniforms for approx. 600 employees (E.G - Sizes, measurements, ordering, storage space, sewing, etc.)... ... ... Now meet the individual organized enough to manage such a task; Nancy Kemp.
 
 

 
Not only this but Nancy finds time to get involved in her community. We wanted to get a further grasp her contribution, so we constructed a list of 10 questions to see if we could do just that! Check out the interview below......

Q1: How long have you been involved with community activities?

A:    For almost 7 years.

Q2: What is FOGAS and what is your involvement?

A:    FOGAS wants to reduce the number of homeless and unwanted animals at local animal shelters, to promote community awareness and utilization of the spay and neuter services provided by FOGAS and to improve the quality of life for pets. FOGAS (Friends of Guthrie Animal Shelters).

Q3: Are you on the board of any organizations, if not would you like to be or is that a future goal?

A:   My career and home life do not currently  allow time for that; however, I would consider being on a board in the future.

Q4: What is the Cancer Walk/Relay for Life? Do you do walks for them?

A:    Time permitting, I walk. Every summer there is a local 24 hour fund raiser. I have walked with and for the AHA for the past 5 years.

Q5: Your “Dream Trip” is to go on a Mission Trip to a 3rd world country, describe what a mission trip is and how it works?

A:   Find sponsors’ for materials and expenses. Take material, build schools and churches, build water purification centers, recruit teachers and take bibles; spend months teaching about God; teaching how to cook healthy with the resources’ you have available.….

Q6: On this Mission Trip, if everything were to go flawlessly as planned, what all would you hope to have accomplished?

A:    To make sure every child has clean water, safe housing and environment, nutritional food, access to proper education and health care, to leave behind a desire in people to thrust for and WANT to learn more about helping themselves; and to leave many resources’ behind for that purpose. To leave a desire for them wanting to understand God, and His promises’.

Q7: What would be your top 3 countries of choice (Chronologically if applicable)?

A:    Panama, Mexico, Africa…

Q8: What got you interested and started in helping out the less fortunate?

A:    I am very blessed! I have talents (I’m a carpenters daughter), have good health and am relatively strong, I believe part of our purpose in this life is to share what we are blessed with! We are a spoiled county - in general - (that does not mean we don’t have our share of starving children and un-safe environments) WE DO. Until my dream comes true, I’ll help where I can in my local communities…

Q9: What is your favorite part about what you do for your community?

A:   We are a small community. I like knowing lots of quality people who honestly  care for - and help each other. It makes my heart feel happy and healthy. What more can you ask for?

Q10: What has giving to others and helping out the less fortunate taught you over the course of time?

A:      Again – THAT I AM BLESSED BEYOND WORDS!  That NO matter how bad I feel I may have it, someone else has it worst. That life is a precious GIFT, and it is to be shared!

Erma Bombeck:
“When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left and could say, “I used everything You gave me.”

  ... And that's Nancy Kemp in a nutshell, very endearing. We hope to see you off to one of your Mission Trips someday...
 
--- RP

Behind the Scenes with Kathy Luman, Human Resources Director – Remington Park

Calley (Daughter) & Kathy Luman

Mrs. Kathy Luman is very much involved in her community. We wanted to get a further grasp her contribution, so we constructed a list of 10 questions to see if we could do just that! Check out the interview below......

Q1: What motivates you to be a part of so many extra activities in your community?

A:    It originally started with my daughter’s enrollment at the Thelma Gaylord Academy at Lyric Theatre. (Musical Theatre Production, Voice and Dance Training), I have made some really good friends that are very active in the community. It’s a lot of fun.

Q2: How long have you been involved in your community?

A:   Since 2002 or so.

Q3: What does LAPS stand for and what is your affiliation with LAPS?

A:    Lyric Academy Parents Support, Co-Coordinator.

Q4: As Co-coordinator of LAPS, what is it your job to do?

A:   Help determine a budget to help support Lyric’s Thelma Gaylord Academy, assist in planning meals for cast parties and snacks during the very busy tech and show week for Lyric’s Thelma Gaylord Academy fall and spring productions. We sell concessions, roses and show related items during the productions to help fund the productions. In the past year, with the dedication of LAPS, we were able to raise enough money to help the academy purchase wireless mics for the young actors, amplifiers for the Rockademy class and personalized binders for the script and scores. We also help with costumes and make-up depending on the show’s needs. We work closely with the Lyric staff to make sure they have what they need to present a quality production. All parents are invited to the meetings and given volunteer opportunities. My daughter graduates this spring, I intend to stay on as long as I am needed.

Q5: What are the goals of LAPS?

A:   One of our goals is to help parents understand the requirements of the children during the process of bringing a show to the stage. The parents play a vital role in the success of the students, providing essential support in preparing for Academy classes and final productions. Scenery, costumes, props, event-planning, program printing, posters, and fundraising boutiques...you name it, and LAPS does it.

Q6: As a part of the Lyric Theatre Raffle Committee, what sorts of raffles are held, how often, and what do the funds go towards specifically?

A:   In the past we have raffled golf carts, bicycles, jewelry, scooters and iPads. The tickets are normally $10. The raffles are held during Lyric’s summer productions at the Civic Center Music Hall in Downtown OKC. The drawing is held at Lyric’s Broadway Ball, the winners do not have to be present at the ball to win. The funds are used to present Broadway quality shows in Oklahoma City. It takes more than just ticket sales alone. Lyric’s mission is to produce excellent professional musical theatre, nurture artistic talent, promote collaboration among the arts, and enrich the lives of Oklahomans.

Q7: As a volunteer for the OKC Arts Festival how do you help that organization?

A:   Last year a friend asked me to volunteer as “Friends of the Artists”. We watched the artist’s booth while they took breaks and we would run little errands for them. It was fun meeting the artists and enjoying the art festival.

Q8: What is your involvement with Oklahoma City Beautiful?

A:   My good friend, Lisa Synar is the Executive Director of OKC Beautiful; she is one of the good friends I made from Lyric Academy 10 years ago. Remington Park has participated in the LitterBlitz campaign for the last 2 years and we are doing it again this April 25th. My husband, Don and I also attend events and support their other projects.

Q9: What is the goal of the Auction Committee @ Yukon High School, what type of auctions are held, how often?

A:   The Auction Committee secures items for the live and silent auctions. They included restaurant gift certificates, sports memorabilia, home décor, salon and spa packages, pool cleaning services and many more items. This year Remington Park donated a Suite Package that brought $400 in the live auction. Project Graduation has several events to raise money to provide a drug and alcohol free party (lock-in) after graduation. There are numerous activities for the students in a safe atmosphere.

Q10: Which of these extra activities has taught you the most?

A:     Probably LAP’s. I’ve learned teamwork and responsibility.

Kathy Luman, we at Remington Park thank you for your contribution(s) in effort to better your community and keep theses kids active and passionate!

Everyone go check out Kathy Luman's daughter Calley's upcoming event "Sweeney Todd" (Details Below):

Remington Park, OQHRA announce The Betting On A Cure ‘Pink Out’ event May 26th

Remington Park, OQHRA announce 4th annual The Betting On a Cure "Pink Out" Event

Event celebrates cancer survivors, raises funds for two Oklahoma organizations.

SAVE THE DATE:  Saturday, May 26th
Remington Park
One Remington Place
Oklahoma City - OK 73111

Photos provided by Taylor Made Photography  Children’s Hospital Foundation

Remington Park and the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association challenged horse owners, jockeys and racing fans to trade in regular race day attire for pink shirts, hats and even silks during the 4th annual The Betting on a Cure "Pink Out"  Benefitting two Oklahoma nonprofit organizations that help families across the state fight cancer and other life-threatening diseases, the annual fundraiser will kick off at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 26th with live racing beginning at 6:00pm.

Hosted by the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association, the event will feature live racing, a silent and live auction, and other activities all geared toward raising awareness and funds for Rein in Cancer and Children’s Hospital Foundation.

“An unbelievable number of Remington Park employees, horse owners and trainers experience the challenges that cancer and other life-threatening diseases present each year,” said Wells. “Whether a person is enduring treatment firsthand or watching helplessly as a loved one fights for her life, we count each of these people as heroes. They truly are our inspiration for this event, and it is an honor to have generous patrons who come together to raise such a significant amount of money in one afternoon.”

“There is so much hope now for fighting breast cancer. In early 2010, I was diagnosed with a very rare type of breast cancer and was in the middle stages of my cancer treatment program around this time last year. I was fortunate enough to attend Tough Enough to Wear Pink and I am even more fortunate this year to attend the event cancer free.”

Additionally, park patrons will be able to purchase special pink event T-shirts, wristbands and pins as well as to make monetary donations and bid on special items during the live auction. Featuring a Weekend in Ft. Worth Basket (hotel, concert tickets at Billy Bob’s {concert of your choice} and dinner and Dinner at Coopers BBQ), Meat Basket from Coopers BBQ (Mail Order), Thunder Basketball signed by players in a glass display box, Serge Ibaka's Shoes that were worn in a Thunder Game, Remington Park Private Suite Package for 20 guests, Designer Sofa Pillow Set, also have Jewelry, Equine Items, Magazine Subscriptions, Beauty Items and certificates, Golf Packages and much more, the live auction begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Eclipse Room.

All proceeds from the event will be distributed evenly to Rein in Cancer and Children’s Hospital Foundation – two Oklahoma-based organizations that support cancer research and families affected by many life-threatening diseases. Parking and admission are always free at Remington Park. For more information, call (405) 216-0770 Krissy Bamberg.

Time Trials to the Remington Park Futurity - By Scott Wells; President & General Manager

The Inside Track

Unless you know a lot about horse racing you probably don’t know the level of excitement that’ll be happening at Remington Park this weekend. Friday and Saturday nights 200 of the fastest horses on the planet will compete for just ten spots in the lineup for the $1-million Remington Park Futurity. The winner of that race will receive a cool $600,000 for about 17 seconds of all-out sprint. The best of those horses can go from 0 to 55 miles per hour in less than three seconds. If you don’t think that’s flying, stick your head out the window of a car going 55 sometime (when someone else is driving, of course!).

The futurity season is a lot like the scouting combines before the annual NFL Draft: We get to see the top rookie athletes’ show off their best talents. In this case though, the athletes aren’t running 40 yards, they’re running 330 yards—and there’s a lot of money at stake.

Already a certain colt is being touted as the “Number One Draft Pick.” His name is JB James and he has scorched the track here every time he’s had the chance. He looks like a superstar in the making and already the rumors are swirling about some rich Texans who are trying to buy him. If he runs like expected to on Saturday night, his price will likely soar into the millions.

There’s a lot of money to be made for bettors on trial nights, too. Our professional handicappers take a lot of pride in their tip sheets and they’ve been studying these rookie colts in their workouts and training races all year. I personally recommend Marilyn Toney’s yellow tip sheet. No one does a better job of picking winners and suggesting good money plays than Marilyn.

The races start at 6pm Friday and Saturday nights and the top qualifiers to the big race won’t be known until around 10:30. You can watch from trackside, from Henry Hudson’s, from the Silks dining room, or the Bricktown Brewery in the casino or even from the balconies outside our luxury suites! We never charge admission and we always provide free valet parking and a guaranteed good time.