Category Archives: Events

Ben Powers Meet and Greet – June 29, 2019

Nearly 200 fans filled the conference center at Wichita’s Advanced Learning Library to meet OU All-American and Baltimore Ravens draftee Ben Powers.

The crowd filters in.
OU Club of Wichtia Board member Lori Ellison-Zuercher.
Ben Powers Q & A
ready and waiting
Young fans Ben Powers Meet and Greet
Waiting line to meet Ben Powers
Ben interviews with KWCH=Ben Powers Meet and Greet
Ben greets his fans. Ben Powers Meet and Greet
Ben does interview with KAKE-TV Ben Powers Meet and Greet
Conference rooms of Wichita's Advanced Learning Library Ben Powers Meet and Greet
Ben spent nearly two hours signing memorabilia. Ben Powers Meet and Greet
Kelly Dandurand shows shot of she and Ben at a game in Norman.
Ben poses with The Ou Club of Wichita board of directors.
Ben posed for dozens of pictures.
Ben makes young fans feel welcome.
Ben work the line.
OU Jersey
Kelly Dandurand and Ben's mom.
The crowd filters in.

Sooner Send-Off Scheduled for July 28

The OU Club of Wichita’s 2nd Sooner Send-Off Party will take place Saturday, July 28, from 1:30 – 3:00 at Deano’s Grill and Tapworks. 15 Wichita area high school seniors, along with their families, have been invited to meet Sooner fans for a special send-off as they begin their careers at OU.

The event is free and Deano’s will be providing some appetizers and the club will provide door prizes.

Bill Sims spends the day with fans in Newton

Former OU running back and now restauranteur, Billy Sims spent the day meeting fans at his new Billy Sims BBQ restaurant in Newton on Saturday, July 16. Sims spent four hours signing autographs and posing for pictures as folks from the area dined on great food.

Club scholarship chair Bryce Matteson poses with Billy Sims

Club Scholarship chair Bryce Matteson poses with Bill Sims

Chris Zeurcher and Lori Ellison-Zeurcher strike a familiar pose with Bill Sims

Chris Zuercher and Lori Ellison-Zeurcher strike a familiar pose with Bill Sims

Billy Sims and Bill Wilson from the Wichita Business Journal.

Billy Sims and Bill Wilson from the Wichita Business Journal.

Brain Latta and David Dunn

Board member Brian Latta and franchise owner David Dunn take a moment during the grand opening.

OU Club of Wichita board members flying the colors.

OU Club of Wichita board members flying the colors.

The day was made even more special with the introduction of the club’s 2016 scholarship winners.

Scholarship Winners

Shown here with Billy are Ashley Lesser (Kapaun Mt. Carmel), Mary (Molly) Wallace (Kapaun Mt. Carmel), Scott Tesser (Rose Hill), and Allison Herreen (Andover).