Employee Newsletter

We've got a little something for everyone this week, from more details on Wellness Month to our Back-to-School Supply Drive. Don't miss this week's edition of Behind The Wheel.

Back-to-School Supply Drive

The Back-to-School Supply Drive is ready for your donations. Drop off your items in the designated, non-customer-facing area at your location. Items needed across the state include, but are not limited to:

- No. 2 Pencils
-  Blue or Black Ink Pens
-  Glue Sticks
-  Crayons
-  Colored Pencils
-  Washable Markers
-  Black Dry Erase Markers
-  Highlighters
-  Lined Notebook Filler Paper
- Wide Ruled Spiral Notebooks
-  Ream of Copy Paper
-  Composition Notebook
-  Pocket Folders with Brads/Prongs
-  Facial Tissue
-  Hand Sanitizer
-  Disinfecting Wipes

Please drop off all donations by Friday, Aug. 31. All items will be delivered the first week of September, just in time for the back-to-school season.

Each Service Oklahoma region selected a school district to receive donations, including:

- HQ – Classen: Oklahoma City Public Schools
- Region 1 - Stillwater, Enid, Ponca City, Woodward, Guymon: Garfield Elementary in Ponca City
- Region 2 - The Farm at Tulsa, Broken Arrow, Broken Arrow Drive Test Center, Claremore, Bartlesville, Miami, Tulsa West: Roosevelt Elementary in Miami
- Region 3 - Lawton, Altus, Chickasha, Clinton, Hinton: Washington Elementary in Lawton
- Region 4 - I-240, Oklahoma City Drive Test Center, OKC CDL Drive Test Center, Edmond, Norman: Cesar Chavez Elementary in Oklahoma City
- Region 5 - Muskogee, Poteau, McAlester, Sallisaw: Cameron Public Schools in LeFlore County
- Region 6 - Ada, Ardmore, Antlers, Durant, Idabel: Central Elementary in Idabel

Wellness Month

This month we're highlighting resources for your overall health. One of those resources is the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Oklahoma, which provides mental health resources for employees across the state. NAMI Oklahoma offers resources, helplines and support for those who need it.

Additionally, Thrive offers a five-week virtual Teams course that teaches you how stress impacts your health, how to find your purpose and the Porter Stress Model. Learn more on the Thrive Oklahoma Employee Wellness website.

State of the Agency

Whether you attended live or are just catching up now, thank you for taking the time to stay informed about where our agency is headed. Check out the recap email for more details, or watch the full video on YouTube. The State of the Agency has news you need to know, from the recent legislative session to answering your questions through a live Q&A.

Did You Know?

Did you know private aircraft includes not only single-engine planes but also hot air balloons and turbo jets? Learn more about which aircraft require registration.

Private aircraft owners can register and renew their aircraft online and in person. Renew online at navigate.ok.gov.