Portland Skyliners Tall Club

TCI 2011 videos now online!

2011-07-05T23:21:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone. We are barely back from TCI2011 (Tall Clubs International 2011 convention) and we posted a bunch of videos from the week. Everything from the pageant and award shows, to day time adventures and night time crazy stunts and costumes.All I have to say is that I had a blast. This year, TCI2011 was in Seattle. For us in Portland, it was a short drive away and so, the Portland Skyliner's

May Short Note from the Prez

2011-06-05T19:11:00.000-07:00

I encourage all of our members to submit recipes for the TCI Foundation Cookbook. They've extended the deadline for submissions to April 28th. Thanks to all who have already submitted their recipes. It's going to be a great cookbook!! Recipes can be sent to normafor (at) yahoo.ca directly. Norma Forrest is with the Tall Club of TorontoFunny thing happened the other day…I saw the SUN. Then it was

Election Results

2011-05-22T14:05:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to the newly elected 2011-2012 Skyliner Executive Board!The board will take over at the beginning of July.Elected BoardPresident: Will WernerV President: Bill HesslerTreasurer: Al HarterSecretary: Maggie AndersonSocial: Kate WeigantMembership: Barb WatsonEditor/Web: Jane BaldwinAssignments and CommitteesOBP: Diana LarsenArchives: Vickie NoklebyAwardsMan of the Year: Will

2011 Scholarship Award Recipient Sean Alvey

2011-04-27T21:13:00.000-07:00

2011 Scholarship Award Recipient Sean AlveySean Alvey is a 6’4” senior at Jesuit High School in Beaverton and will be attending Willamette University, one of the earliest coeducational institutions and his father’s alma mater, where he will study Math and English towards a Law Degree. According to his high school counselor, Sean is “one of a kind”, and not only excels academically as an honor

April Editor's Note

2011-03-28T23:03:00.000-07:00

Elections: It’s that time of year again! Please download the attached ballot and 2011 membership renewal form. Please review the proposed bylaw change regarding term limits. Only a few Skyliners have thrown their hats in the ring to run for a position on the 2011 board. Remember, all seats are available and write-ins are welcome.Jane

April Vice-President's Report

2011-03-28T23:02:00.000-07:00

Four Skyliners worked the phones at the OPB Radio membership drive in February. If you would like to participate in future fundraisers, please contact me. Although, I am not seeking another term as Vice-President, I will continue to operate as the club’s OPB liaison next year.Diana

April Short Note from the Prez

2011-03-28T22:48:00.000-07:00

Well here it is April, and convention in Seattle is right around the corner. I hope you have all signed up and are planning on attending. If not, it’s not too late. Please log on to the Membership Console and send in your money. Deposits go to Susan Kelsey. Don't forget our club is sponsoring Pre-Convention in Leavenworth, WA. If you have never been before or even if you have, going to

The 2011 scholarship process is gaining momentum!

2011-01-23T20:08:00.000-08:00

The 2011 scholarship process is gaining momentum!In keeping with our desire to support the scholastic endeavors of young people, especially students who are vertically endowed, Portland Skyliners will award one scholarship in the amount of $500 to a student pursuing a college or university education. In addition, the scholarship recipient’s application will be forwarded to Tall Clubs

February Short Note from the President

2011-01-23T19:57:00.000-08:00

Hello Members,I am encouraging you all to register for Pre-Convention to be held in Leavenworth, Washington June 25 and 26.Kate Weigant has done a wonderful job planning and recruiting for this event. If you have not done so already, PLEASE, Please register for Convention that will be taking place June 27 through July 3, 2011. I understand there are 60people signed up so far. I am in hopes that

November Vice-President's Note

2010-10-23T15:10:00.000-07:00

Thank you to those of you who signed up to participate in the Macy's Christmas Parade the morning after Thanksgiving, November 26! I had to turn in the names by Oct. 15 BUT hope a few more of you will volunteer and show up. Please let me know if you decide to do so - the club earns $20. per participant.I'll be letting you know next time OPB runs a membership drive so mentally commit to the

November President's Note

2010-10-23T15:09:00.000-07:00

Wow! I am glad fall is here. I have to tell you all, if you did not attend the auction this year at the Ollison’s, you missed out on one of the best auctions we have had. We made about $3,200 which will be used to offset the cost of the Christmas Party on December 4. Additional proceeds will be split equally into the Marfan, Miss Tall Portland, Scholarship, and General funds. As soon as we have

October Vice-President's Note

2010-10-02T12:54:00.001-07:00

I'd like to welcome our newest members! You are in for a great time and very good friendships.Friday, November 26 is the Macy's Parade. It is one of our greatest fundraisers and we need VOLUNTEERS. By now you should have received the email with the form on it; just fill it out and return it to me ASAP as space fills up quickly and we don't want to miss out! We can include family members as

October President's Note

2010-10-02T12:53:00.000-07:00

Well here, it is another month. I have been very busy in hopes of helping with Seattle’s convention and it looks like that is just what I will be doing.If you have not heard it yet, let me be the first to tell you, Seattle Washington’s Tip Toppers will be hosting Convention 2011. I will be helping Kate Weigant as much as I can with a Pre-Convention in Leavenworth. Jan Jorgenson, a former member

Revised House Party Standing Rules

2010-08-26T22:16:00.001-07:00

PORTLAND SKYLINERS TALL CLUB HOUSE PARTY - STANDING RULES Revised 7/2011 a. The Portland Skyliners will reimburse a House Party host/hostess up to $25.00 for expenses such as ice and decorations. Paper goods (plates, cups, napkins) will be provided by the Club prior to the House Party. Therefore, there will be no reimbursement for paper goods. Itemized exceptions to the expense limit must

September President's Note

2010-08-15T13:39:00.000-07:00

WOW! What great fun we all had this last month! I am looking forward seeing how much stuff I can pack into September. We are still looking for help for the auction September 25th. If you would like to help please contact Maggie, Kate or me. Ron & LaRue’s was a BLAST! I got a lot of looks getting dressed at the Arco Station at the Ridgefield Exit just down the street from the

September Vice-President's Note

2010-08-15T13:14:00.000-07:00

Join us Saturday morning, Sept. 25 in Gresham for the 25th annual Teddy Bear Parade. Miss Tall Portland will be riding in this parade and welcomes your support. Please plan to help on Friday, November 26 early in the morning, for the Macy's Day Parade downtown. Each participant with us earns $20 for our club! Ask friends and family to step up and help us with behind-the-scenes support

August Queen's Note

2010-07-31T19:18:00.000-07:00

Hello everybody! I must say that New Orleans was bigger, brighter and more interesting than anything I had ever anticipated. It’s a city that keeps its secrets but flaunts its past, somehow mingling well earned experience and history with an air of honesty and charm that has been the key to their winning out over the social disasters they caused and the natural disasters that just seem to keep on

August President's Note

2010-07-31T19:11:00.000-07:00

Hey!Things are looking good. The change over this year is going smoothly. We should have the bank squared away this week.Make sure you send in your renewal forms. I will have extras should you need one. Please ask me for one, if you have not already turned it in.This last month I tried to fit in everything I could amdd I still fell short! ha ha ha ha haThe 4th of July Parade was a blast with

Posted many TCI 2010 videos

2010-07-04T08:26:00.000-07:00

Tall Clubs International convention is over and it was lots of fun. Back home in Oregon, we finally got time to edit on upload many more videos on the Portland Skyliner's YouTube channel. Just for fun, we made a bloopers videos with all of the unexpected moments of TCI 2010 all put together.Ylian

Having a great time at TCI convention

2010-06-29T08:43:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone. Ylian here at TCI convention 2010 and having a great time. As usual, I have been busy recording and editing videos for our YouTube channel. I post a daily video summary and last night I posted the summary for day 3 which starts out really slowly with the board meeting but then gets more interesting with the TCI pageant.By the way, Jane will be making a Pageant DVD. I have the raw

2010 Scholarship Winner Cameron French

2010-04-09T21:16:00.000-07:00

Cameron French is a 6’5” senior at South Salem High School. He plans to attend Swarthmore College in Pennsylvania, which is about 20 miles from Philadelphia, to become a professor, neuroscientist or environmental scientist. Cameron is ranked 1st in his class of 414 and also participates in school and community activities. He volunteers at Liberty House,

2010 Scholarship Winner Nicole Santucci

2010-04-09T21:01:00.000-07:00

Nicole Santucci is a 6’4” senior at Southridge High School in Beaverton. She plans to attend Columbia University in NYC this fall. Nicole not only excelled academically by maintaining a 4.0 GPA all four years of high school while in the International Baccalaureate Diploma program, but she also participated in many school and community activities including varsity basketball, Peer2Peer mentoring,

Mr. Tall Portland holiday dance rap!

2009-12-06T11:04:00.000-08:00

We just posted the latest Mr. Tall Portland holiday dance rap! In this video, Dana is spreading the holiday spirit to everyone tall and short. With a Santa hat, there is simply no place you can't dance. - Ylian

Dear Cinderella and Prince Charming,

2009-11-22T20:50:00.000-08:00

Are you tall, legally single, and posses a certain natural charm? Has your mother told you that you're a catch? Well, do we have the role of a lifetime for you! If you're a member in good standing of the Portland Skyliners Tall Club as of September 2009, we want you to run for Miss Tall Portland or Mr. Tall Portland. We really do. You'd make an excellent spokesperson and I bet you have a great

Tall Halloween Party!

2009-11-01T10:47:00.000-08:00

This is the day after Halloween and what a party it was! We just posted last night's party video, check out the costumes and the activities! Piles of fun (and freakishness) - Ylian

Skyliner's News Update

2009-10-25T13:49:00.000-07:00

Just posted the Skyliner's video news update! But we already have a correction, the Christmas Party will be on December 19th. - Ylian

Saturday night karaoke!

2009-10-22T00:24:00.000-07:00

We once again had lots of fun at the Skyliner's Saturday Night Karaoke event. Lets is food, drinks and singing.... not all good singing but always a bundle of fun! Mr. Tall Portland and I commented on the event in this video and of course, we can't stop just having a good time in front of a camera. Enjoy! - Ylian

Gresham, Oregon 2009 Teddy Bear Parade

2009-10-05T20:12:00.000-07:00

Last week, the Skyliners where part of the Gresham Teddy Bear Parade. We also used the occasion to post a few more videos on the Skyliner's YouTube channel. In the clip below, Dana interviews Ms Tall International and Ms Tall Portland at the end of the parade. This is also the first clip uploaded with the Skyliner's logo at the front of the video, just part of making things a little better each

Interview with Mr. Tall Portland

2009-09-19T15:11:00.000-07:00

Ha! Today before the Beaverton parade, it was raining and I got to interview Dana, Mr Tall Portland. It was fun, just posted the interview on YouTube! - Ylian

The Members Only Page

2009-08-23T12:55:00.000-07:00

Hopefully, after last month's column, you went online to take a look at our website. While you were there, you probably wondered how to log in to the members only section and what mysterious wonders lay behind that password-protected door. This month, I'm going to give you a short tour of this useful section.What exactly, is stored on the members only page? Currently, it hosts all electronic

Banks Combine Demolition Derby

2009-08-18T20:58:00.000-07:00

Miss Tall International went to the Banks combine demolition derby this weekend. It was loads of fun. I just posted a video about the event. - y

Portland Bridge Pedal

2009-08-12T23:07:00.000-07:00

Just posted a video of Holli at this weekend's Portland Bridge Pedal. We did the short 6 bridge run, it was still really hard when you don't bike that often. - ylian

Holli complimented by local security

2009-08-11T21:04:00.000-07:00

Holli just told me a good story. Today she went to Fred Meyer's after work with her professional dress and 2 inch heels (that is 6"6' for people counting). This lady, the African-American security guard stopped her at the entrance and said (with an African American accent) "Girrrrllllll.... You are one TALL beautiful woman.". - y

Tualatin Crawfish Festival Parade

2009-08-09T21:39:00.000-07:00

Just posted the Tualatin Crawfish Festival Parade video on Youtube. Actually, members of the Skyliners may want to check out the end of the video for a special bonus feature! - Ylian

Portland Skyliners Board Meeting

2009-08-09T21:34:00.000-07:00

I bet everyone is just betting down the doors to try to figure out what is going on in Portland Skyliners board meetings. Here is a short video about them! - Ylian

Updated the YouTube channel

2009-08-09T17:01:00.000-07:00

We have been updating the YouTube channel and the picture album with more fun party material. Lots of activities this weekend, we went to a parade. On a separate note, our queen Holli survived the 6-bridge Portland Bridge Pedal this morning.Ylian

Saw Matt Roloff at the airport.

2009-08-04T19:19:00.001-07:00

I went to get Holli at the airport Sunday night, she was returning from Rochester New York. In any case, I was at the passenger arrival and 5 minutes before Holli arrived, I saw Matt Roloff go by. He is a famous little person from Oregon.Ylian

MTI Charms at Rochester Weekend

2009-08-04T00:13:00.000-07:00

Great job Rochester, for getting all this publicity this weekend:Area club for tall people set for weekend festivitiesSource: www.democratandchronicle.comHolli Jennings, the 6-foot-4-inch Miss Tall International 2009, is visiting Rochester this weekend. www.rnews.comSource: www.rnews.com"Miss Tall" Tours Fairport

Staying up to date with the Skyliners online

2009-07-23T17:49:00.000-07:00

This is the first of many tutorials I plan to publish here and in the club newsletter, Skylines.Have you looked at our club website lately? There are several essential new features you may not be aware of. I'd like to introduce you to them here, and then go more in-depth with useful tutorials in upcoming issues. These tutorials will also be archived on the blog. It may seem overwhelming now, but

Hot 4th of July in Hillsboro Parade

2009-07-04T15:33:00.000-07:00

Today, we had both Miss Tall International and Miss Tall Portland in the 4th of July Hillsboro parade. It was very hot and we had to wake up early, but it was a lot of fun. We ran two cars, one for each queen. The parade was very animated, lots of candy being tossed around. We also posted pictures of the parade.Ylian

Skyliners around the campfire

2009-07-04T14:50:00.000-07:00

A week ago we celebrated summer south of Portland. It was lots of fun, lots of food and after sunset we gathered around the campfire.Ylian

TCI award ceremony

2009-06-30T08:03:00.000-07:00

We went back into the tapes from the TCI convention and edited the award ceremony. The camera did not record everything because well, the award ceremony was a bit long, but what we did get on tape was edited and here it is!Ylian

Holli in Oregon Wine Country

2009-06-22T23:35:00.000-07:00

This is not a Skyliners event, but Miss Tall International got to go wine tasting south or Portland in a long limo. It's was great fun for everyone. We of course, also make a video blog about it.Ylian

Friday Pizza

2009-06-20T17:55:00.001-07:00

Just posted a quick video blog from the Skyliners Friday Pizza event in NE Portland. Of course, may people asking both Mr. Tall Portland and Miss Tall International how the convention went and look at pictures and videos.Ylian

Updating Wikipedia

2009-06-20T11:49:00.000-07:00

We updated the TCI and Miss TI wikipedia entries. Probably the most interesting update was a complete list of all the winners of Miss TI with their year, names, height, etc. There is probably a lot more information to be added by club members how know the history of the club.Ylian

Tall Topix 2008

2009-06-17T21:20:00.000-07:00

We just uploaded the Tall Topix 2008 pictures. There are the pictures used in the tall pictures journal by the same name. For anyone that went to the 2008 convention, this is a must see. Link here.Ylian

Two videos from the Award Dinner

2009-06-16T17:54:00.000-07:00

We just posted two videos form the award dinner on Saturday night. One is a short message from Megan, the TCI president and the other from Holli, Miss TI 2009.Ylian

Back in Portland

2009-06-15T20:54:00.000-07:00

Back in Portland last night and I can't wait to get more sleep. Working on getting more footage out of the camera and ready for another round of editing. So far, the footage that is missing is the Saturday night award ceremony.Ylian

New Miss Tall International Pictures

2009-06-14T14:33:00.000-07:00

We just uploaded a set of pictures of Holli, the new Miss Tall International. This photo album will probably grow as more pictures are added from future events.Ylian

Convention overview video

2009-06-14T11:38:00.001-07:00

We just posted the summary video of the convention. This is a recap of the entire convention up to the last Saturday party. We played this video at the entrance of the party. Of course, looking at all the activities of the week we can't help but thank our hosts, the Tall club of Las Vegas.Ylian

TCI on morning news

2009-06-13T13:53:00.000-07:00

Ha! On day two of the convention, we have a morning TV news crew show for a quick interview with our tall members. Here is the video link.Ylian

TCI Convention - Day 4

2009-06-13T00:43:00.000-07:00

Just posted the day 4 in review video of the TCI convention. After the last few intense days leading up to the Miss Tall International pageant, everyone was glad to get some sleep. Around 3pm, we headed to the Stratosphere Tower for dinner and a show. Our new Tall Queen along with our TCI president where both sufficiently crazy to try to sling shot ride on top of the tower. Video included.Ylian

Holli's Skit Pictures

2009-06-12T13:20:00.000-07:00

In her skit, Holli (Miss Tall Portland) made a PowerPoint presentation and used a few funny pictures. We just uploaded them on the Skyliners photo album. There is bonus material here because two of the pictures where removed from the final presentation due to time.Ylian

New Miss Tall International

2009-06-12T12:59:00.001-07:00

Well, we have a new Miss Tall International and it's from our very own club. We just posted a bunch of videos from yesterday's pageant. One daily report, one from Miss Tall Orange County, Two camera angles from Miss Tall Portland and the judges decision. All the videos are available on the Portland Skyliners Youtube Channel. Everyone is relaxing today, the last few days of practice and stress

Tall Clubs International - Day 3

2009-06-12T10:54:00.000-07:00

Just posted day 3 video of the Tall Clubs International convention. This is probably the most important day as it's the Miss Tall International pageant. This is the recap video, but the edited pageant videos are coming up! We also posted the "People of TCI" photo album!Ylian

Tall Clubs International - Day 2

2009-06-12T00:45:00.000-07:00

We just posted a new video on Day 2 of the TCI convention. We recorded 6 or more hours of board meetings, the dinner and special evening event.Ylian

Portland Skyliner's Wins Miss. Tall International

2009-06-11T23:44:00.001-07:00

Just a quick note to say that Holli, Miss Tall Portland was the winner at TCI Convention and is now Miss. Tall International! This is big news for Holli and for the the Portland Skyliners. Videos and pictures to come...Ylian

Tall Clubs International - Day 1

2009-06-11T18:37:00.000-07:00

Hi there, reporting for day 1 of the Tall Club International (TCI) day 1. I posted a quit registration video and then, a highlight video.Ylian

Arrival in Las Vegas

2009-06-09T18:14:00.001-07:00

We arrived in Las Vegas for the tall convention. We just posted a short video of our arrival at the airport and pictures of the hotel rooms and convention room.Ylian

Portland Rose Festival

2009-06-08T12:39:00.000-07:00

Last night we uploaded a short video from the Portland Skyliners walking in the Portland Rose Festival Parade. This is really a tryout of the camera and software ahead of the Tall Convention in Las Vegas. Enjoy!Ylian

Heading over to Las Vegas

2009-06-07T16:18:00.000-07:00

The Portland Skyliners are heading over to Las Vegas for Tall Club International Convention. Of course, the highlight will be the Miss Tall International pageant, but the week will be filled with activities and parties. It's my first time at the international convention, but for many of our club members, it's a regular event and something to look forward to. Well, I will be brining my computer

USA Today

2009-05-28T18:07:00.001-07:00

TCI President Megan Lukens interviewed by USA Today on automobiles http://content.usatoday.com/communities/openroad/post/2009/05/67313697/1

Twitter

2009-05-22T22:34:00.001-07:00

Now you can follow Skyliners event updates via Twitter! Check us out at http://twitter.com/PDXTallClub

New YouTube channel doing well

2009-05-15T12:38:00.000-07:00

The new YouTube channel is doing very well, we posted many more videos from past TV appearances. One from Jane on AM Northwest is especially doing well with over 400 views in less than two days. If anyone from the group has more videos, please stand up! In general, this new channel will be a big encouragement to record more videos.Ylian

Improving the YouTube Channel

2009-05-13T12:36:00.001-07:00

We keep improving the Skyliners YouTube channel. A few more videos got posted including this really nice one from the Portland Starlight Parade 2005. This was the big mobile cake. We also posted a set of other viewpoints from the same parade in a different video.The YouTube channel is here.Ylian

Skyliners at St-John's Parade

2009-05-11T09:43:00.000-07:00

We just uploaded the pictures of the club at the St-John's parade this weekend. It was sunny and lots of fun and energy. This time around, Mr. Tall was walking in front which he likes best. A little girl ran out of the crowd to give him a hug, which was very surprising.We also started a new Youtube channel with 3 videos of this weekend's parade. Lots more videos to come, we have piles of them to

New Miss Tall Portland

2009-05-02T09:25:00.001-07:00

We have not gotten around to changing the web page yet, but Portland has a new queen. Holli is the new miss tall Portland. Last weekend, she participated in her first parade in east Portland, it was a cold Saturday morning, but still a lot of fun. We started the parade with a bit of confusion as the mister tall and miss tall signs on the car where reversed. Well, it was promptly corrected. We

Members Only Page

2008-09-24T22:18:00.000-07:00

In preparation for a paperless newsletter, I have created a password protected, members only section of the web page. The restricted access page will host newsletters to download and more.For obvious security reasons, the password will never be posted on the web page. Keep an eye on your inbox for a member email that will tell you how to login. If you are interested in attending an event as a

Tallest Women of the World Website

2008-09-24T22:17:00.000-07:00

Here's an interesting link sent to us by Gerard F."Just in case you might put more links on the Skyliner website (although, you may be trying to keep it bare bones and strictly about the club) I came across a website that was interesting (and maybe you already know about it).http://www.tallestwomenoftheworld.com/ (and they also have a list about men). Just thought I'd mention it."Thanks, Gerard!

The Queen and I ...

2008-07-25T11:39:00.000-07:00

The Queen and I …By Amy BurkardOriginally published in the July 2008 Paramount Tall Club of Chicago Newsletter.As Miss Tall International, Jane Baldwin’s roommate at the Paramount Tall Club Weekend, I can’t tell you everything I learned about Jane that weekend (I promised I wouldn’t tell … and I won’t!) … but I can confirm what many of you already know - Miss Tall International 2007 is a

2008-07-24T17:38:00.000-07:00

Wow Jane!The reconfigured website is a breath of fresh air—literally! Your choice of the blue-sky background is wonderful, especially since tall people are a little closer to the heavens than the average blogger. Soon you'll be adding "Winner of TCI Best Internet Home Page Award" to the bottom of the screen. The entire site is fresh and inviting. It's logically organized, uncluttered, and

TCI Convention Awards 2008

2008-07-23T10:18:00.000-07:00

PAGEANT WINNERS• Miss Tall International 2008: Billie Jean Morison, Golden Gate Tip Toppers• First runner-up: Linda Marshall, Portland Skyliners Tall Club• Second runner-up: Deborah Hall, Central Arizona Tall Society• Winnie Heinson Memorial Miss Congeniality Award: Linda Marshall, Portland Skyliners Tall ClubAWARD WINNERS• Recipient of the Frank Winker Lifetime Achievement Award: Bill

New look for the website

2008-07-23T00:03:00.000-07:00

I'm pleased to unveil some exciting new features on the website today! Along with a new look, there are some powerful tools that I think you will find useful. Blogger - I hope this will function as our online newsletter. Here we can post news, articles, TCI travel reports, and user comments. Blog posts can be archived and are searchable.Calendar - Play around with the week, month, or agenda views