As my time as President concludes, I’ve spent time reflecting on all the years I’ve volunteered my time for OCAPL. I’ve learned so much from my fellow board members, chairs, and committee members, which I’ll use for the rest of my life. I encourage each member of OCAPL to volunteer their time to help with a committee and bring new insight, alternate views, and ideas of how OCAPL does social and educational events. The best thing for an organization like OCAPL is new faces and ideas to help it grow.

The Christmas party earlier this month was incredible and has always been my favorite event of the year as it brings everyone together to fellowship without guns or a golf club in our hands, as it is typically the best-attended event of the year. This year, we donated $45,000 to several charities: Rebuilding Together, Susan G. Komen, Cavett Kids, Folds of Honor, Rookie League Foundation of OK, St. Jude, and OERB.

I’m excited for Clark Richards to take over as President, and I know he’ll bring the energy to the position he naturally brings to those around him. I’ve hopefully left OCAPL in a good place for him to make it even better, which he is more than capable of doing.

Finally, I’d encourage everyone to come to our events, which, again, don’t include a gun or golf club. Our Monday Night Meetings and Educational Lunches are great ways to hear valuable topics and provide excellent networking. The organization is only as good as its membership and leaders, and I’m excited to pass the torch to a younger generation and sit back to watch them make their presence known.

Dan Dickensheet
2024 OCAPL President