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.
Sunday, January 23, 2011
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.
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