Celebration to include appearances by Barry Switzer, Tony Casillas,
and Steve Owens
MOORE, Okla. -- (Business Wire)
Sam’s Club will open its newest location at 1705 S. Broadway Ave. in
Moore this Thursday, May 7 following an 8 a.m. grand opening ceremony.
The membership warehouse club has brought 190 jobs to the community and
will give residents and small business owners the opportunity to access
incredible deals and amazing finds on quality merchandise, including
products made in Oklahoma.
The grand opening celebration will focus on the company’s commitment to
the local community. Sam’s Club associates selected several Moore-area
schools and non-profit organizations to receive $16,000 in community
giving grants. Grant award winners include:
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Houchin Elementary School
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Kelley Elementary School
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Southgate Elementary School
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Central Junior High
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Highland West Junior High
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Highland East Junior High
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Moore High School
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Westmoore High School
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Southmoore High School
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Ally’s House
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Cleveland County Christmas Store
“We’re so happy to be part of the community and look forward to giving
back whenever we can,” said Club Manager Farrokh Moinian. “I’m extremely
proud of our associates who’ve already volunteered 500 hours in the
Moore community before we’ve even opened our doors to the public.”
Some of those hours were spent volunteering in the aftermath of the
March 25 tornado. Associates helped re-locate Southgate Elementary
School after the building was damaged during the storm. Associates also
handed out 500 brown bag lunches in the community to disaster survivors
and relief workers. In the last fiscal year, Sam’s Club and parent
company Walmart gave more than $36 million and nearly 20 million pounds
of food to non-profits in the state of Oklahoma.
Grand opening ceremony features local officials, special events
Oklahoma Senator Anthony Sykes, Moore Mayor Glen Lewis, City Manager
Steve Eddy and members of the Moore Chamber of Commerce will be among
those in attendance at Thursday’s grand opening ceremony. The American
Legion will present colors and Courtney Miles, daughter of Sam’s Club
associate Sherry Miles, will perform the national anthem. There will
also be a performance by the Moore High School Band.
To add to the excitement of the grand opening, the club will host
celebrity appearances and autograph signings, including:
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Tony Casillas, former OU and Dallas Cowboys Defensive Lineman, May 7
from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
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Steve Owens, former OU Running Back and 1969 Heisman Trophy winner,
May 8 from 1 - 3 p.m.
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Barry Switzer, former OU and Dallas Cowboys Head Coach, May 9 from 1 –
3 p.m.
Sam’s Club will also showcase a variety of food samples and product
demonstrations. Special Road Show events include Oklahoma’s very own Black
Jack Beef Jerky, Suan’s
Pepper Jelly and Woody
Candy to name a few.
Free health screenings are offered regularly to both members and
the public by the Sam’s Club Pharmacy. Grand opening screenings will
assess cholesterol, blood pressure, hearing and a variety of other
wellness areas, and will run Thursday, May 7 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.,
Friday, May 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, May 9 from 10 a.m.
to 4p.m.
Quality products and services help small businesses and busy families
In this shopper friendly club, members can rely on fresh produce,
quality meats, and home meal solutions among the huge selection of
merchandise. The club also boasts an array of service offerings for its
members including a Pharmacy,
Optical
department, Hearing
Aid Center, and Travel.
Business members will find services tailored to meet their specific
needs like credit
card payment processing, mobile
payroll and legal
services.
Membership Information
A Sam's Club membership is an investment that more than pays for itself.
Whether buying for a household or a business, a Sam's Club member can
access exclusive savings on merchandise and outstanding benefits. For
more information on benefits and pricing, visit SamsClub.com/membership.
Non-members are encouraged to visit the new club and take advantage of a
free One-Day
Pass available online or in the club at the Member Service Desk.
About Sam’s Club
Sam’s Club, a division of Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (NYSE: WMT), is the
nation’s eighth largest retailer and a leading membership warehouse club
offering superior products and services in 649 clubs across the U.S., as
well as in Brazil, China and Mexico. To learn more about Savings Made
Simple, visit the Sam’s Club Newsroom, shop at SamsClub.com,
and interact with Sam’s Club on Twitter
and Facebook.
Contacts:
Sam’s Club
Dianna Gee, 800-331-0085
Dianna.Gee@samsclub.com
Source: Sam’s Club
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