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 where well represented. For all the video fun, check out our Youtube channel:
http://www.youtube.com/user/PortlandSkyliners
To get started, here is the pageant overview video. A new thing this year, most of the videos are now in HD, enjoy!
Ylian
6'4"
Tuesday, July 5, 2011
Sunday, June 5, 2011
May Short Note from the Prez
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 Toronto
Funny thing happened the other day…I saw the SUN. Then it was gone.
We have really had a fast month, I want to thank everyone who came out and got to dance and listen to some Music the other night at the Canyon Bar & Grill it was a cute clean fun place to go, maybe a nice place to have a board meeting someday.
You noticed it is that time of the year again when we ask you to get involved in your club. There are several board positions that are open and waiting for you to step up to. Renewal applications went out already- Please be proactive. Membership is due with the applications July 1st 2011
The Elections Party will be held at the Ollison's this year. I really want to see everyone there.
The Seate De Mayo, will be held on May 7, 2011 at Megan's home and of course will have a Mexican theme. This month our board meeting will be held one hour before the Party at my house, Remember this is a Fund raiser Dinner cost will be $10.00 and we would love to see everyone. This will be your chance to meet our Scholarship Award Winner and his family .
We had many deserving scholarship applications submitted to the committee.Michelle Scasny, Margie Wolf, Ron Thomas, Bon Manser, Anne Grief & Diana Larson. I am sure they had a very hard time picking a winner, when I went through them I had a hard time guessing who might be the winner. I want to thank those people who took the time out of their day to help us pick a very deserving youth. If you want to be on the committee next year, please let Michelle Scasny know, NO time is too early.
Remember save the date DECEMBER 10th will be our Christmas party you will not want to miss it!
Funny thing happened the other day…I saw the SUN. Then it was gone.
We have really had a fast month, I want to thank everyone who came out and got to dance and listen to some Music the other night at the Canyon Bar & Grill it was a cute clean fun place to go, maybe a nice place to have a board meeting someday.
You noticed it is that time of the year again when we ask you to get involved in your club. There are several board positions that are open and waiting for you to step up to. Renewal applications went out already- Please be proactive. Membership is due with the applications July 1st 2011
The Elections Party will be held at the Ollison's this year. I really want to see everyone there.
The Seate De Mayo, will be held on May 7, 2011 at Megan's home and of course will have a Mexican theme. This month our board meeting will be held one hour before the Party at my house, Remember this is a Fund raiser Dinner cost will be $10.00 and we would love to see everyone. This will be your chance to meet our Scholarship Award Winner and his family .
We had many deserving scholarship applications submitted to the committee.Michelle Scasny, Margie Wolf, Ron Thomas, Bon Manser, Anne Grief & Diana Larson. I am sure they had a very hard time picking a winner, when I went through them I had a hard time guessing who might be the winner. I want to thank those people who took the time out of their day to help us pick a very deserving youth. If you want to be on the committee next year, please let Michelle Scasny know, NO time is too early.
Remember save the date DECEMBER 10th will be our Christmas party you will not want to miss it!
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Election Results
Congratulations to the newly elected 2011-2012 Skyliner Executive Board!
The board will take over at the beginning of July.
Elected Board
President: Will Werner
V President: Bill Hessler
Treasurer: Al Harter
Secretary: Maggie Anderson
Social: Kate Weigant
Membership: Barb Watson
Editor/Web: Jane Baldwin
Assignments and Committees
OBP: Diana Larsen
Archives: Vickie Nokleby
Awards
Man of the Year: Will Werner
Woman of the Year: Kate Weigant
Don Lee Award: Megan Lukens
The board will take over at the beginning of July.
Elected Board
President: Will Werner
V President: Bill Hessler
Treasurer: Al Harter
Secretary: Maggie Anderson
Social: Kate Weigant
Membership: Barb Watson
Editor/Web: Jane Baldwin
Assignments and Committees
OBP: Diana Larsen
Archives: Vickie Nokleby
Awards
Man of the Year: Will Werner
Woman of the Year: Kate Weigant
Don Lee Award: Megan Lukens
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
2011 Scholarship Award Recipient Sean Alvey
2011 Scholarship Award Recipient Sean Alvey
Sean 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 roll student with a 3.7 GPA last semester, but also participates in Crusader football, basketball, and track and field. Sean has been a Boy Scout since 1st grade and exemplifies the top 3 elements of Scout Law in his daily behavior by being Helpful, Kind and Reverent. He is currently Life Rank and will become an Eagle Scout in September. The Skyliners scholarship committee was impressed with Sean’s “What Being Tall Means to Me” essay and he truly is a “lighthouse” of society. His winning essay can be viewed below. Congratulations Sean!
Throughout the course of my life, I have found that being tall means being of service to others. I have spent a large portion of my life grabbing items from high shelves, plugging electronics into overhead electrical sockets, and hanging Christmas decorations. Regardless of how easy the task may otherwise be, people of likely equal competence always seem to turn to me for leadership and assistance often, it seems, simply because I am tall. People often look to me for advice or leadership because of my commanding presence, as if I am innately more skilled at giving good advice or providing solid leadership. When something needs to get done, it is often I, the tallest person in my group of friends, who is delegated to lead the project. While I readily admit that I am not necessarily the best leader in the world, I sometimes think that by sheer virtue of my size, people are more willing, even enthusiastic, about following my lead. But with this greater influence, this greater power, I know there comes greater responsibility.
Being a “lighthouse of society” means meeting the responsibility of being the best person that I can be, both for myself and for others. At my high school, our slogan is “graduating men and women for others.” I have taken this slogan to heart during my four years of high school, and I have tried to incorporate it into all my actions. Being tall gives me an abundance of opportunities to help others in a myriad of ways. Yes, it can sometimes mean the obvious, such as taping the poster to the highest part of the wall or putting the topper on the Christmas tree. But often it means so much more, especially where, in my case, great height and physical strength combine.
On the football field, my size has provided the commanding presence that I need on the line to protect and lead my teammates, who are also my brothers. For my 2010 National Boy Scout Jamboree troop, my size meant being the clear choice to serve as Troop Quartermaster in charge of building, packing and loading all supplies our 40-person troop would need during the 17-day adventure in Virginia. For my Christian Service project last summer, my size led to my obvious selection as Assistant Basketball Coach for disadvantaged inner-city children. Had this not happened, however, I would never have met the children who ended up teaching me more lessons about life than I taught them about basketball.
Being tall has given me an abundance of opportunities to help others, opportunities I may not otherwise have been given. And through a lifetime of such opportunities, I feel that I have developed confidence, strength, and even a sort of charisma due to my height and my proven willingness and ability to help others. At this point, I cannot imagine what my life would be like were I not so tall. Now, I just aim to be the best person I can be, while trying to help others by virtue of the opportunities that being tall provides. I love being “vertically gifted”, and I thank God every day for this gift.
Sean 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 roll student with a 3.7 GPA last semester, but also participates in Crusader football, basketball, and track and field. Sean has been a Boy Scout since 1st grade and exemplifies the top 3 elements of Scout Law in his daily behavior by being Helpful, Kind and Reverent. He is currently Life Rank and will become an Eagle Scout in September. The Skyliners scholarship committee was impressed with Sean’s “What Being Tall Means to Me” essay and he truly is a “lighthouse” of society. His winning essay can be viewed below. Congratulations Sean! “WHAT BEING TALL MEANS TO ME”
By Sean Alvey
“People turn to tall people in emergencies. They’re the lighthouses of society.”
-Mike Heck (“The Middle”)
-Mike Heck (“The Middle”)
Throughout the course of my life, I have found that being tall means being of service to others. I have spent a large portion of my life grabbing items from high shelves, plugging electronics into overhead electrical sockets, and hanging Christmas decorations. Regardless of how easy the task may otherwise be, people of likely equal competence always seem to turn to me for leadership and assistance often, it seems, simply because I am tall. People often look to me for advice or leadership because of my commanding presence, as if I am innately more skilled at giving good advice or providing solid leadership. When something needs to get done, it is often I, the tallest person in my group of friends, who is delegated to lead the project. While I readily admit that I am not necessarily the best leader in the world, I sometimes think that by sheer virtue of my size, people are more willing, even enthusiastic, about following my lead. But with this greater influence, this greater power, I know there comes greater responsibility.
Being a “lighthouse of society” means meeting the responsibility of being the best person that I can be, both for myself and for others. At my high school, our slogan is “graduating men and women for others.” I have taken this slogan to heart during my four years of high school, and I have tried to incorporate it into all my actions. Being tall gives me an abundance of opportunities to help others in a myriad of ways. Yes, it can sometimes mean the obvious, such as taping the poster to the highest part of the wall or putting the topper on the Christmas tree. But often it means so much more, especially where, in my case, great height and physical strength combine.
On the football field, my size has provided the commanding presence that I need on the line to protect and lead my teammates, who are also my brothers. For my 2010 National Boy Scout Jamboree troop, my size meant being the clear choice to serve as Troop Quartermaster in charge of building, packing and loading all supplies our 40-person troop would need during the 17-day adventure in Virginia. For my Christian Service project last summer, my size led to my obvious selection as Assistant Basketball Coach for disadvantaged inner-city children. Had this not happened, however, I would never have met the children who ended up teaching me more lessons about life than I taught them about basketball.
Being tall has given me an abundance of opportunities to help others, opportunities I may not otherwise have been given. And through a lifetime of such opportunities, I feel that I have developed confidence, strength, and even a sort of charisma due to my height and my proven willingness and ability to help others. At this point, I cannot imagine what my life would be like were I not so tall. Now, I just aim to be the best person I can be, while trying to help others by virtue of the opportunities that being tall provides. I love being “vertically gifted”, and I thank God every day for this gift.
Monday, March 28, 2011
April Editor's Note
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
Jane
April Vice-President's Report
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
Diana
April Short Note from the Prez
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 Leavenworth is a new adventure each time you go, especially if you are with your TALL FRIENDS. Please go to the Membership Console to register. Payments go to our PO BOX or Michele Corbiel. We are looking forward to a good turn out at both events.
May brings elections to our club as well. If you would like to help your club and run for a board position all seats are available. Some board members have indicated an interest in running again. If you have the time and energy to give back to your club I encourage you to run for an office, especially if you have never been on the board before or it has been awhile since you have served on the board. WE NEED YOU.
We have had a very high volume of students applying for our scholarship and next month we will know who the winner is. I want to Thank Michelle Scasny for coordinating the committee and Ron and LaRue Thomas, Bob Manser, Diana Larsen, Anne Grief, and Margie Wolf for volunteering for the committee. The committee has a tough job ahead especially when so many kids are deserving of our scholarship.
THANK YOU all for everything you do.
Don't forget to VOTE!
I look forward to seeing you at an event soon.
Teresa
Sunday, January 23, 2011
The 2011 scholarship process is gaining momentum!
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 International to compete for several $1000 scholarships.
If you know any high school seniors or graduates under age 21 attending their first year at a 2 or 4 year institution of higher learning, and they meet the minimum height requirements of 5'10" for women and 6'2" for men, direct them to the website http://www.tall.org/clubs/or/portland for information and forms. The application deadline is March 15.
Scholarship Committee:
Michelle Scasny
Margie Wolf
Ron Thomas
Anne Greif
Diana Larsen
Bob Manser
Email inquires or questions to PortlandSkyliners@yahoo.com. If you would like to join the committee and participate in the selection process, please contact Michelle Scasny.
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 International to compete for several $1000 scholarships.
If you know any high school seniors or graduates under age 21 attending their first year at a 2 or 4 year institution of higher learning, and they meet the minimum height requirements of 5'10" for women and 6'2" for men, direct them to the website http://www.tall.org/clubs/or/portland for information and forms. The application deadline is March 15.
Scholarship Committee:
Michelle Scasny
Margie Wolf
Ron Thomas
Anne Greif
Diana Larsen
Bob Manser
Email inquires or questions to PortlandSkyliners@yahoo.com. If you would like to join the committee and participate in the selection process, please contact Michelle Scasny.
February Short Note from the President
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 60
people signed up so far. I am in hopes that this could be one of the largest Conventions that we had in a while.
We are still trying to nail down some information for a Post-Convention. Hang out in the Northwest July 3 through 6. We may be going over to Victoria, B.C., as a large group or doing different small day trips around the Seattle area. If you are interested or if you have some great ideas of places or things we can do, please contact me. I would love to hear them and see if we can work something out.
I am looking forward to seeing you at an event soon.
Teresa
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 60
people signed up so far. I am in hopes that this could be one of the largest Conventions that we had in a while.
We are still trying to nail down some information for a Post-Convention. Hang out in the Northwest July 3 through 6. We may be going over to Victoria, B.C., as a large group or doing different small day trips around the Seattle area. If you are interested or if you have some great ideas of places or things we can do, please contact me. I would love to hear them and see if we can work something out.
I am looking forward to seeing you at an event soon.
Teresa
Saturday, October 23, 2010
November Vice-President's Note
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 idea.
I'll see you at our holiday party on Dec. 4 if not before!
Diana
I'll be letting you know next time OPB runs a membership drive so mentally commit to the idea.
I'll see you at our holiday party on Dec. 4 if not before!
Diana
November President's Note
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 our Christmas Party we will have totals for you as to where your money went.
Tickets for Members to attend the Christmas Party will be $15. Guest and prospective member tickets will be $25. Tickets will be available at the Halloween Party, so bring a check and get your tickets early. Or, you can mail your check to the P.O. Box before December 1, and your tickets will be mailed to you. Those waiting to get tickets at the door will pay $35.00 per ticket (member or guest).
I expect to see all of you at the Christmas Party. We are going to have a GREAT time.
Your Prez,
Teresa
Tickets for Members to attend the Christmas Party will be $15. Guest and prospective member tickets will be $25. Tickets will be available at the Halloween Party, so bring a check and get your tickets early. Or, you can mail your check to the P.O. Box before December 1, and your tickets will be mailed to you. Those waiting to get tickets at the door will pay $35.00 per ticket (member or guest).
I expect to see all of you at the Christmas Party. We are going to have a GREAT time.
Your Prez,
Teresa
Saturday, October 2, 2010
October Vice-President's Note
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 young as 10 years old. We must have 20 volunteers for me to apply for participation. The parade will not be televised this year, unfortunately.
We did not get enough volunteers for the OPB TV fundraiser, but I thank those of you who did volunteer to help out. There will be more dates for the radio fundraiser very soon. Watch your emails for this!
Be sure to mark your calendar for our Christmas dinner dance on Saturday, December 4. I look forward to seeing everyone at a gathering in the very near future and hope to meet you new members very soon.
Diana
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 young as 10 years old. We must have 20 volunteers for me to apply for participation. The parade will not be televised this year, unfortunately.
We did not get enough volunteers for the OPB TV fundraiser, but I thank those of you who did volunteer to help out. There will be more dates for the radio fundraiser very soon. Watch your emails for this!
Be sure to mark your calendar for our Christmas dinner dance on Saturday, December 4. I look forward to seeing everyone at a gathering in the very near future and hope to meet you new members very soon.
Diana
October President's Note
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 of the Skyliners is starting a club in Yakima called “The Yakima Talls” and our two clubs will be assisting or sharing in the ventures.
Post convention in Victoria Canada. Ahh! That is right. Jane Baldwin, Michele Corbeil and I scoped out some possibilities a few short weeks ago and it looks very promising. Check out the pictures.
It sounds like I will be busy, for sure.. Especially if I am to go to Euro Convention in Paris this year in May!
This last month we had made almost $300.00 for the scholarship program with the garage sale that was held at my house. This was with the help of those members who gave up some things for us to sell, and those who helped by stopping by and either working the sale or buying things. We all had fun.
By now you should have all received a call from a board member to inform you of the things that are coming up.and I have to tell you I am looking forward to a GREAT turn out at the auction. Remember this event is going to offset the cost of the Christmas Party for everyone.
We are also looking for people to help with the Macy’s Parade organization. This will take place the day after Thanksgiving. No you do not have to walk, you can check people in, You can tell them were to go. You can help get them in costumes. And then you can go watch the parade. If this sounds like fun or something you would be up for, give Diana Larsen a call or drop her an email. For every volunteer,we get $20.00 to go for our scholarship program. Your grandkids and children can help as long as they are 10 years old or older. Last year this event raised $280.00 I will be there and looking forward to seeing you there with me.
See you soon,
Teresa
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 of the Skyliners is starting a club in Yakima called “The Yakima Talls” and our two clubs will be assisting or sharing in the ventures.
Post convention in Victoria Canada. Ahh! That is right. Jane Baldwin, Michele Corbeil and I scoped out some possibilities a few short weeks ago and it looks very promising. Check out the pictures.
It sounds like I will be busy, for sure.. Especially if I am to go to Euro Convention in Paris this year in May!
This last month we had made almost $300.00 for the scholarship program with the garage sale that was held at my house. This was with the help of those members who gave up some things for us to sell, and those who helped by stopping by and either working the sale or buying things. We all had fun.
By now you should have all received a call from a board member to inform you of the things that are coming up.and I have to tell you I am looking forward to a GREAT turn out at the auction. Remember this event is going to offset the cost of the Christmas Party for everyone.
We are also looking for people to help with the Macy’s Parade organization. This will take place the day after Thanksgiving. No you do not have to walk, you can check people in, You can tell them were to go. You can help get them in costumes. And then you can go watch the parade. If this sounds like fun or something you would be up for, give Diana Larsen a call or drop her an email. For every volunteer,we get $20.00 to go for our scholarship program. Your grandkids and children can help as long as they are 10 years old or older. Last year this event raised $280.00 I will be there and looking forward to seeing you there with me.
See you soon,
Teresa
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Revised House Party Standing Rules
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 be approved by the Board at a Board Meeting prior to the House Party and tangible items will become property of the club after the event. Receipts for expenditures must be submitted with the request for reimbursement to the Treasurer within 30 days of the party. If funds are advanced, receipts and money not spent should be submitted to the Treasurer within 30 days. If a budget larger than $25 is needed, a request for more money and justification for request must be presented for board approval at the board meeting prior to the event
b. House Party charges will distinguish between members and non-members. The host/hostess and one guest are exempt from the House Party charges, but any additional friends will pay the non-member charge.
c. The House Party host/hostess will be responsible for any money to be collected, and may delegate this duty. The money collected will balance with the number of signers on the Sign-In Sheet.
d. The host/hostess is responsible for ensuring the money collected is given to any Board Member. If no Board Members are present, the host/hostess will mail a check for the appropriate amount and the Sign-In Sheet within 7 days of the house party to: Portland Skyliners, Attn: Treasurer. The Treasurer will forward the Sign-In Sheet to the Membership Officer in a timely manner.
e. The host/hostess may designate half of the proceeds (the other half automatically goes to the general fund) from a House Party to be applied directly to funding for an established Portland Skyliner project. That designation must be printed in the Newsletter announcing the event and on the top of the Sign-In Sheet at the beginning of that House Party. Club projects include Marfan, float, Miss Tall Portland, scholarship, and other Board pre-approved events/projects.
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.
b. House Party charges will distinguish between members and non-members. The host/hostess and one guest are exempt from the House Party charges, but any additional friends will pay the non-member charge.
c. The House Party host/hostess will be responsible for any money to be collected, and may delegate this duty. The money collected will balance with the number of signers on the Sign-In Sheet.
d. The host/hostess is responsible for ensuring the money collected is given to any Board Member. If no Board Members are present, the host/hostess will mail a check for the appropriate amount and the Sign-In Sheet within 7 days of the house party to: Portland Skyliners, Attn: Treasurer. The Treasurer will forward the Sign-In Sheet to the Membership Officer in a timely manner.
e. The host/hostess may designate half of the proceeds (the other half automatically goes to the general fund) from a House Party to be applied directly to funding for an established Portland Skyliner project. That designation must be printed in the Newsletter announcing the event and on the top of the Sign-In Sheet at the beginning of that House Party. Club projects include Marfan, float, Miss Tall Portland, scholarship, and other Board pre-approved events/projects.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
September President's Note
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 Thomas’. I do not know how much fun everyone had before Michelle Scasny and I arrived but I can tell you I know much FUN was had by all after we got there with Ron being such a sport letting me dress him up in my Hawaiian outfit. Make sure you check out all the pictures, I laughed so hard I cried.
The next day started with a nice Sunday brunch at Gerard & Virginias what a perfect day with about 20 or so of our club members. Gerard did a wonderful job getting everything ready. Please see the pictures. Note the hat that Will is wearing is not his. If you left this hat at his house please call him and let him know you want your hat back or if you think it looks better on him than it does on you (and you are the rightful owner), please call him and tell him he can have it.
Sue Layton’s event was a splashing success with some of our members taking advantage of the pool and hot tub while other played games or socialized in the shade. To see what you missed or to remember what you did check all the pictures.
A few of us are got together for the bridge pedal on Aug 8th check out the pix.
September Vice-President's Note
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 and/or walking in the parade. In early September we have an opportunity to participate in OPB's fundraising drive on television. Our club receives acknowledgement on TV. Please let me know if you are interested in being part of the phone bank. I will let you know as soon as I know the date of the fundraiser.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
August Queen's Note
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 slamming them.
I did not win the MTI crown, however, I wanted to share with you what I did win. I won the opportunity for many warm friendships; I won my confidence and self-esteem back that has been hiding for quite some time, I won the privilege of seeing the history of one of our oldest states in this beautiful country, I won the privilege of the extensive culinary opportunities this groovy state is known for (though not a fan of Crawfish!) and I won the opportunity to kiss the tomb of from Nicolas Cage's movie, leaving my lips in vivid red on his starkly white pyramid. Don’t get me wrong…..the crown would have been really, really cool, however, I walked away knowing I did the best job I could and, if the club will have me, would like to try this again…..
Thank you for allowing me to represent the wonderful Skyliners club. Thank you for the roses that were delivered to my room which made me feel beautiful and hopeful. Thank you for the ad in the program and thank you for your financial contributions; they really did help so very much.
Michele Wolf
Miss Tall Portland 2010
I did not win the MTI crown, however, I wanted to share with you what I did win. I won the opportunity for many warm friendships; I won my confidence and self-esteem back that has been hiding for quite some time, I won the privilege of seeing the history of one of our oldest states in this beautiful country, I won the privilege of the extensive culinary opportunities this groovy state is known for (though not a fan of Crawfish!) and I won the opportunity to kiss the tomb of from Nicolas Cage's movie, leaving my lips in vivid red on his starkly white pyramid. Don’t get me wrong…..the crown would have been really, really cool, however, I walked away knowing I did the best job I could and, if the club will have me, would like to try this again…..
Thank you for allowing me to represent the wonderful Skyliners club. Thank you for the roses that were delivered to my room which made me feel beautiful and hopeful. Thank you for the ad in the program and thank you for your financial contributions; they really did help so very much.
Michele Wolf
Miss Tall Portland 2010
August President's Note
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 ha
The 4th of July Parade was a blast with Aggie’s BBQ following. The parade lasted for a good full 2 hours and on such a perfect day.
Pizza was well attended & Nick got to show us his New Car. Oh, WOW! what a car it is, I was lucky enough to go for a spin around the block.
The Bike Ride was a great beginner ride that was slow paced with something for everyone.
I hope to see you all at an event soon. Ron & LaRues? Virginia & Gerards?
Teresa Parrish, President
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Posted many TCI 2010 videos
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
Ylian
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Having a great time at TCI convention
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 footage for the pageant and it looks great. We had 2 cameras recording the event with my little one also recording some scenes. Jane will have 5 hours of footage to edit. Probably the best pageant ever as far as being recorded to video.
I have also been collecting pictures for many people's cameras and have just over 7000 pictures of the TCI convention so far. This is going to be a lots of work to sort.
Ylian
By the way, Jane will be making a Pageant DVD. I have the raw footage for the pageant and it looks great. We had 2 cameras recording the event with my little one also recording some scenes. Jane will have 5 hours of footage to edit. Probably the best pageant ever as far as being recorded to video.
I have also been collecting pictures for many people's cameras and have just over 7000 pictures of the TCI convention so far. This is going to be a lots of work to sort.
Ylian
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