I have toyed with the idea of creating OKC Talk Singles, which would be a support group outside the board. This would be with the blessing of the OKC Talk monitors and staff.

What it would be is as follows.

Organized speakers on Saturday or Sunday night. These speakers would speak on a variety of topics ranging from singles issues (like speed dating) to very intense controversial topics. We would invite people from various speakers bureaus such as the local television stations, legislators, professional people (example. A real estate professional speaking on singles and home ownership). There would be a social hour thereafter where we would have snacks and drinks.

This meeting would also include game nights, theme nights, and other fun things.

On Saturday or Saturday nights we would have an organized outing such as a trip to Bricktown or bowling (or whatever).

This would be an organization that would have no dues, but would eventually have officers. The members would volunteer to coordinate activties and speakers. This would include selection of the topic, booking the guest, follow up, greeting the guest and introducing the guest. During the outing, they would be responsible for planning. All singles and probably a few others would have automatic invitations.

I think this would be a great way to get to know singles. We could ask Todd to help with advertising it through links and other ways. Plus, we could do "word of mouth." This would also be a good way to help overcome the misery of the breakoff (ie: dump). Who knows. Maybe we will even have some marriages as a result.

We would need to find a permanant location such as an apartment complex clubhouse to meet. So suggestions and help are also needed.

Any input and ideas are appeciated.