Saturday, October 23, 2010
November Vice-President's Note
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
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
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
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
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.