Collector's Edition #7, Year 2 April/May 2001
Message From the President
Happy New Year!
Congratulations to Optimist Kevin Heslop on his uncontested triumph by acclamation to President for 2001-02 of our club. He will be forever indebted to his campaign manager for a well-orchestrated nomination. A full outline of the new Board of Directors for next year is in this newsletter. Congratulations to one and all.
President-Elect Kevin, V.P.-Elect Craig, Secretary-Treasurer Elect Doug and I will be representing Oakridge at the District Third Quarter Board meeting in May in Brantford.
Our hockey committee is staging a Celebration at the arena on May 19th. As a club we are volunteering to provide assistance at the lunch and raffle tables. Call captains will be in touch shortly for this fun event. A flyer outlining the activities is included with the newsletter.
President-Elect Kevin is working hard again on the teen roller blading nights for May at the arena. He is still willing to take volunteers for Friday evening sessions this month.
In addition Optimist Kevin will be chef extraordinaire at the club barbeque following the police station touring for our May meeting. There will be some surprise meat and prizes.
Several Saturday golf events are set for June including the annual Carling-Heights tournament on the 9th, a district Optimist event in Mitchell on the 16th and an informal club golf game following our breakfast meeting on June 23rd. Interested members are invited to see me about any of these matches.
And finally keep Friday July 27th open as the club plans an evening Car Rally followed by a pool party. Should be lots of fun. More details to follow.
Bingo Dates
The following bingo dates take us into September. Please mark the dates and times on your calendar now!
The times indicated are the time that you should be at the hall. It is very important to attend on time if you have told your call captain that you will be there. If something comes up and you can not attend please call Pat Moffatt or Doug McMaster.
Saturday, May 26, 2001-12:00 noon (Team 1&2)
Wednesday, June 27, 2001-6:00 p.m. (All Teams)
Sunday, July29, 2001 - 10:00 p.m. (All Teams)
Saturday, August 18, 2001 - 6:00 p.m. (All Teams)
Sunday, September 2, 2001 - 3:30 p.m. (All Teams)
Saturday, September29, 2001 - 10:00 p.m. (Team 3 & 4)
OAKOGRAPHY
Rick Harriss has been a member of the Oakridge Optimist Club since 1998. I am proud to say that I sponsored his membership. He is currently serving his second year of being a Director and has been busy helping the club in a number of ways. He is a regular at bingo and is a member of the hockey tournament planning committee.
Rick has been married to Dana for 16 years and they have three children ranging in ages from 14 to 9; Breanne, Alexendra and Daniel. The girls are very involved in the Ramblers basketball program and Danny plays hockey in our program and lacrosse in the Blue Devils which is sponsored by our club.
Rick has been a member of the London Police Service for almost 21 years and presently holds the rank of Detective Sergeant. We were partners in 1990 when we investigated child abuse cases together. He now commands the General Investigation Section and is responsible for the investigation of all break and enters, auto thefts, arsons and robberies. He also supervises the Youth Crime Unit and the Drug Free London program, which means that he will get plenty of calls from Eric Riley related to work.
Rick has a long history of volunteerism in our community. He has coached baseball and soccer in North London, he has coached lacrosse for the past three years and he has donated blood over 150 times. Dana is also very active in coaching and has other community involvement. Our in-line skating program was suggested by Dana to Kevin Heslop, who then developed and ran the program.
Rick has a couple of fond Optimist memories. He enjoys the NOW breakfasts and has used them to bring in three new members over the years. He remembers vividly the first year of the in-line skating when his daughter did not want him to be at the arena. They reached a compromise that would have Rick staying in the lobby while Breanne skated. Rick was constantly asking us what was going on in the arena. Daughters! Fathers!
Rick has been active in our community and has potential for more Optimist involvement I am sure. Is it too early to form a Rick Harriss for President committee? (By Rick Gillespie)
Report of Breakfast Meeting - Mar.31
· A NOW (New Optimists Wanted) Breakfast
· Attended by 26
· Special guest was Past Lt.-Gov. Len Egan, who outlined the Optimist organization as we know it in S. Ontario - the Midwestern Ontario District.
· Pres. Jim talked about the early organization of the Oakridge Optimists in 1957 and how the charter members were focussed on the development of a strong minor hockey program in conjunction with the opening of the Oakridge Arena.
· Other program addresses included:
- Junior Golf- Doug Mackay
- Youth in Government - Rick Gillespie
- In-Line Skating - Kevin Heslop
- Baseball Program - Joe O'Neill
- P.E.A.C.E. Program - Rick Gillespie
- Forest City Hockey - Cam Cammeart
- Bingo - Fred Fickling
Breakfast at Thames Valley G.C. is a terrific way to begin a Saturday. For some members it offers a more convenient time for attending meetings.
Dinner meeting - April 5
This was a "Reunion Meeting" when past and present members were invited to celebrate accomplishments of the club. 48 attended this very enjoyable get together.
We appreciate the efforts of Opt. Fred Fickling, who organized a slide presentation which reflected some of the Oakridge's history.
Pictured below are some of those who enjoyed the evening:
Opt Fred and Jim Wettlaufer reminiscing with the help of slides taken in past years.
Some oldtimers had fun kidding how former members, Jim Coleman and Gord Noels had grown to look somewhat alike.
Opt Vince sold 50/50 tickets.
Opt Max and Opt Doug share a good story with Don Boos.
Opt Linda and Opt. Peter enjoyed a night out together and meeting old friends.
The past Club treasurer Craig was kept busy collecting meal payments from a larger than usual group. A good time was had by all. The past members expressed appreciation for the chance to remember the good times they had as Optimists.
Election Night - April 19, 2001
Past Pres. Rick Gillespie conducted the annual election of officers who will administer the affairs of the club during the 2001/2002 Optimist year. We appreciate the willingness of the following members to serve on the Board of Directors.
Currently holding the post of Vice President (Ways & Means), Kevin Heslop will be club President next year. Congratulations to Kevin on your election!
Position Elected
President Kevin Heslop
V.P. Ways & Means Craig Rath
V.P. Youth Steve Cochrane
Past President Jim Easton
Director 1 yr. Michael Hoy
Director 1 yr. Vince Giannantonio
Director 1 yr. Fred Fickling
Mackay proved to be extremely lucky and formidable card sharks
Even after suffering continuous meager hands, some at the euchre tables still managed to have fun. Opt. Don's expression reflects disbelief that a hand with 4 nines could come from a well-shuffled deck!
Bicycle Safety Rodeo
Next program is at Notre Dame Catholic School on Tuesday, June 12-9:00 a.m. Included will be:
Courses set up on the school tarmac
Inspection of each child's bike. D Safety test
Provision of draw prizes
Provision of beverages for the children
We do this in partnership with the school's parent group and the City of London Police. Theme T-Shirts will be available for all workers. If you are available and would like to help, please contact Don Draper at 471-1925 or email - don.draper@sympatico.ca.
Director 2 yr. Bill Chantler
Director 2 yr. Andy Friyia
Director 2 yr. Pat Moffatt
Appointed
Secretary-Treasurer Doug Mackay
Following the election, Opt. Bruce Pope organized a progressive euchre. This was a lot of fun and resulted in some very competitive and wily strategy. Ted Riquinha and Doug
Members are invited to take part in the Carling Hts. Opt. Club's annual tournament on Sat., June 9th. Our Directors have authorized subsidizing, by $25, those who wish to participate. Cost to you will be $40 which includes, 18 holes golf at Lindenshire G.C., 2 dinners for you and another person, prize table. If you want to play please contact Doug Mackay at 473-5885.
Optimist International Foundations
During the April Directors' Mt., a donation of $500 to the Ol Foundation was approved. This funding will support the following programs
1 Oratorical Contest Scholarships
2 Essay Contest Scholarships
3 Communication Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Scholarships
4 Junior Optimist Octagon Int.
5 Ol Junior Bowling Championship Scholarships
6 Publications and Program Guides for Respect for Law, Safety on Wheels, and Tn-Star Sports Skills Contest.
Want to Improve your Golf Skills?
Ilderton Opt. Club is running a clinic at Fairview Golf Driving Range
on Sun. June 10, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon.
Cost is $20 for youths and $30 for adults
Must register in advance at the Ilderton post office.
Breakfast in the Park
Arva & District Optimist Club invites you to enjoy a full breakfast on Sat., May 26th, 8:30 to 11:30a.m. Cost is $6 for adults and $3 for children. Tickets can be purchased at Carter's Kitchen Centre in Arva.
CELEBRATIONS:
Happy Birthday to
Rob Stevenson - May 6
Gary Shawyer - May 20
Happy Anniversary to:
Cathy and Randy Brewe - May 31
Chantal and Steve Cochrane - May 4
Janine and Jim Easton - May 10
Lizabeth and Hal Fraser - May 7
Patti and Ted Riquinha - May 4
Cathy and Bill Tyssen - June 30
Mary Anne and Bruce Pope - June 23
Medical Terminology for the Layman
ARTERY--The study of fine paintings.
BARIUM--What you do when CPR fails.
BEN IGN---What you are after you be 8.
CAESAREAN SECTION--A district in Rome.
COLIC--A sheep dog.
COMA--A punctuation mark.
CONGENITAL--Friendly.
DILATE--To live longer.
FESTER--Quicker.
G.I. SERIES--Baseball game between teams of soldiers.
GRIPPE--A suitcase.
HANGNAIL--A coat hook.
MEDICAL STAFF--A Doctor's cane.
MINOR OPERATION--Coal digging.
MORBID--A higher offer.
NODE--Was aware of.
ORGANIC--Church musician.
OUTPATIENT--A person who has fainted.
POST-OPERATIVE--A letter carrier.
PROTEIN--In favour of young people.
SECRETION--Hiding anything.
SEROLOGY--Study of English knighthood.
TABLET--A small table.
TUMOR-An extra pair.
URINE--Opposite of you're out.
VARICOSE VEINS--Veins which are very close together.
