- What is the purpose of the Tulsa Press Club?
- What is the Tulsa Press Club Gridiron, and what's its
excuse for lasting more than 60 years?
- Where do the proceeds from the show go?
- When and where are the performances?
- How can I make a contribution?
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Are there any
other Gridirions out there?
"I
would never join a club that would have ME as a member... But, in the Press Club's
case, "I'LL MAKE AN EXCEPTION"
- To promote higher standards of journalism and to encourage the pursuit of journalism
careers among students.
- To defend the principle of Freedom of the Press and the public's right to have access to
public information.
- To encourage the interchange of ideas among all members of the media and those with whom
they come in contact.
- To foster the highest ideals of ethics and fairness among all members of the journalism
profession.
- To extend benevolence and assistance to recognized charitable organizations as finances
permit and the Board of Directors directs.
The Tulsa Press Club Gridiron is a Tulsa tradition since 1932. The musical
satirical show, which is written, produced and performed by members of the Press Club, lampoons the
newsmakers and news events of the past 12 months.
Anyone who has seen a gridiron -- and that includes most governors, senators,
congressmen, mayors, college presidents and civic and business leaders in the past 60
years -- knows the distinctive format: humorous topical lyrics to familiar songs and
a script written in rhymed couplets
Proceeds from the Gridiron go into a trust fund that provides scholarships for
journalism students at area colleges.
The Gridiron cast puts on two performances of the show, usually in March. For
some reason, attendance seems to improve and handshaking grows more spirited during
election years.
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- Scholarships contributions can be made to
- The Press Club Gridiron
P.O. Box 52178
Tulsa, OK 74152-0178
Contributions are tax - exempt. |
This history compliments of sometime historian David Averill of
The Tulsa World.
Revised: February 15, 2004.
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