Board greenlights $12,500 rebate for Christian Interpreters Conference

The commission voted to approve a $12,500 hotel rebate for the Christian Interpreters Conference, which staff said was held July 9–11. Angie Mathis told members the event drew 367 attendees — about 49 from Oklahoma and others from 35 states plus the District of Columbia and several Caribbean nations — and indicated that the group would consider returning in 2028 if space needs allowed.

A motion to approve the rebate was moved and seconded; roll call recorded unanimous support among members present. Mathis thanked the commission, saying the rebate “made a huge difference to the budgets.”