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• Spring Fling Radiates With Oklahoma Charm
  
  By Christine Wilson
  
  Several OKTESOL members around the state gathered for Tulsa’s yearly Spring Fling on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at Northeastern University’s campus in Broken Arrow.There were 70 members and non-members attending including publishing representatives from National Geographic/Hampton Brown, Bigbee Learning Resources, Santillana USA, Follett Library Resources, Pearson Longman ELT, and Know-Its Reading. In addition to these, Impact Software displayed their products and conducted a session on its Dynamic English program. Participants also enjoyed book give-aways from Townshend Press and Corwin Press.
  
  The morning activities radiated with Oklahoma charm as OKTESOL Board members greeted everyone, as well as assisted participants with classes and finding many helpful resources. Santillana’s representative, Bill Dickenson from Dallas, commented, “OKTESOL members were so gracious and welcoming that I thought I was visiting someone’s home instead of a conference.” He added, “Tulsa is definitely the friendliest conference I have been to so far, and I plan to return for the fall conference in Edmond.” OKTESOL Board members present at the Spring Fling included Christine Wilson, President; Laura Grisso, Vice-President; Rus Kiser, TESOL Liaison; Dan Rueckert, CALL Chair; Margy McClain, Newsletter Editor; and Mark Hamilton, Treasurer. Members were also joined by former Board members, Rob Griffin, Tom Rowe, and Desiree Howard Jang.
  
  Northeastern University catered the event, and participants were able to enjoy refreshments throughout the morning while visiting with friends, colleagues, and other OKTESOL members. OKTESOL Spring Flings are not only a time for learning and sharing one’s knowledge about ESL, but they are known for bringing old friends and colleagues together and introducing new participants.