SERTOMANS IN THE NEWS

The Train! The Train!
Murray Hill Passenger Car Restoration
"Frisco 4500 Meteor"
Our Sertomans, led by Mike Massey, Ed Massey and Bob Schwarz, have accomplished something that many could only dream of. They turned a pile of rusted parts into a beautiful reminder of our past. Thanks everyone who made this possible.

Mike Massey and Bob Schwarz reported that the train cars are now fully painted and lettered and will be ready to move as soon as the brakes on the caboose are made operational. This should be done soon. Then they will be moved to the Holly refinery to join the 4500. They reported Sertomans have spent 5,460 man hours so far with this project.

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TRAIN RESTORATION AND PARK

Mike Massey, Bob Schwarz, and Benny Leonard have almost completed the preparation of the Murray Hill Passenger Car and Frisco Caboose. The passenger car and caboose have been lettered, thanks to TSU Railway, who supplied the painters Kenneth Hollingshead and Darrell Craig.

On Sunday, May 2, 2010 the Sertoma Restoration Team gathered with BNSF and SKOAL railway crews to move the 4500 to its waiting area in the Holly Refinery siding.

It will make the next move to the Route 66 Station Village park under the power of the Sapulpa Union Railway and Burlington Northern employees and retirees.

Frisco 4500 Engine May 2, 2010
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Chamber House Project
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SOUTHWEST CHAMBER HOUSE
Townwest Sertoma members continue work on the “Chamber House” project. Roy Heim (project manager) and Sherry Heim met the surveyor and completed the field work for the property survey on July 16th. The primer paint coat is almost finished on the outside and final colors are selected. The main color will be Smoke Mist, with an off-white trim. Fabulous Red is the accent color for the doors and some select trim. Valspar regional representative Jim Richey is going to supply the paint for the house. Lowe's Tulsa Hills Store Manager Andy Schweizer will be assisting with materials when possible.

June 2010 Programs
Sep 1 – Board Meeting
Sep 8 - Bob Anderson
Sep 15 - Addie Harmon
Sep 22 - Roy Heim - Mike
            Clowes, Author
Sep 29 - Sandy Fox

CALENDAR
Sep 9, 6:00 Townwest Social
Sep 16, 17, 19 - Happy Hands
              Open House
Sep 18 4-7 p.m., Vision West,
        Webster HS, setup 3:00 pm
Oct 7, SW Chamber Golf Tourn
Oct 22, 23, Oklahoma District Fall Conference, Western Hills Lodge, Ft. Gibson Lake
Nov 6, Down on Main Street at
        The Route 66 Village -
        Townwest Christmas Sale

Townwest Sertoma Monthly Members
July 2010 Club Sertoman
Benny Leonard has been chosen as the Townwest Sertoman of the Month for July 2010. Benny joined the club after seeing us working on the restoration of the Frisco 4500, Murray Hill and Caboose. He is an excellent painter and has donated his equipment and many hours to help the club accomplish the painting on the railroad equipment.

June 2010 Club Sertoman
Congratulations to Ed Massey, our Townwest Sertoman of the Month of June. Ed joined the club several years ago and has been going at full speed since. He has held officers positions, worked fundraisers, supported sponsorships, led and bled with the best of them. He can always be counted on to carry the load when needed.

May 2010 Club Sertoman
John Mark Griffith was selected as Sertoman of the month for his enthusiastic support of the club. He has regularly attended the morning meetings and has supported the club's sponsorships.

April 2010 Club Sertoman
Mike Massey was selected as the Townwest Sertoman of the Month of March. Mike has completed a giant Sertoma project on the restoration of the Frisco 4500 engine for Southwest Tulsa. He has been working on this project for many years. The engine is now at the Holly Refinery in West Tulsa. Mike has also been there for all of the fundraisers,

March 2010 Club Sertoman
Truman Devine was selected as our March Sertoman. Truman has been involved in all of our fundraisers and club activities for many years. He has held many offices and is always there when there is some work to be done.

February 2010 Club Sertoman
Board members selected a reluctant Randy McGoffin as the Townwest Sertoma Club Sertoman of the Month. That is not unusual for Randy, who prefers to work in the background on most things. In fact, the board members thought he has been the backbone of the club form many years! He has done an outstanding job of keeping up the extensive books and paperwork involved in club activities. He has been a positive motivator and active participant in nearly every part of the club operation.

January 2010 Club Sertoman
Congratulations to Sherry Heim, Sertoman of the Month of January. Sherry serves as President-Elect and has served on several committees this year. President Ed Massey and Chair Sue Massey expressed their appreciation to Sherry for taking over the meetings while Ed was recuperating from knee replacement surgery. Sherry also does the club newsletter and volunteers for committees and projects.

December 2009 Club Sertoman
Addie Harmon was selected by the board as Townwest Sertoman for the month of December. Addie has been Vice-President for Programs, doing an excellent job of collecting program ideas for members. She has been very involved in the planning and operation of fundraising yard sales. Her enthusiastic support of members in sponsorship and fundraising makes her the ideal choice for this month's recognition.

November 2009 Club Sertoman
Dr. Michael Taylor has been named the Townwest Sertoman of the month for November. Dr. Taylor is the only active Charter Member for Townwest. He joined the club as an Ambassador from the Southside Sertoma Club in 1981 when the club was formed. Dr. Taylor has presented many interesting programs, supported sponsorships, worked fundraisers and has been an active member of the SHOP Board for many years.

October 2009 Club Sertoman
Marilyn Massey for being named for Sertoman of the month for October 2009. Marilyn has not missed any meetings in over a year; has taken vacation days to help with the 4 June yard sales; has helped with the Christmas yard sale; she helped with the last two block parties; has helped with the Red Fork Main Street clean up days twice; she has served on our board of directors; she is currently taking care of our club scrapbook; in the past she has represented our club at District, Regional and International Conventions.

September 2009 Club Sertoman
Bob Schwarz was named September 2009 Townwest Sertoman. Bob found the Townwest Sertoma Club Frisco 4500 project here on our website through the Internet. He visited the club and joined after finding that the club was very active. Active is the word that describes Bob best. He has already worked countless hours in restoring the 4500, Murray Hill, and Drover's Caboose. He has participated in most club activities since joining.

August 2009 Club Sertoman
Pam Burgess was named August 2009 Club Sertoman. President Ed Massey cited Pam's work with the SERTEEN Club, Law Awards Banquet, Club Projects and recent contribution of the "Townwest Sertoma Club at Work" banner.

July 2009 Club Sertoman
Roy Heim was named July 2009 Club Sertoman. President Ed Massey cited Roy's work on the Fall District Conference in October, work on the Sertoma project to assist the Southwest Tulsa Community Chamber with the Chamber House and keeping the Townwest Sertoma website up to date.

June 2009 Club Sertoman
Outgoing President Sue Massey started a monthly recognition program for club members in June 2009. The first club award winner for June 2009 is Susan Reynolds. Susan was recognized for her work as SERTEEN Coordinator, SHARP Representative, Law Enforcement Awards Program work, Membership Recruitment efforts and Program development.

ROUTE 66 STATION VILLAGE
Mike Massey is the club rep. for the Route 66 Station Village Council. Roy Heim is an advisor to the Village Council.

The Route 66 Transportation Village tower was topped out on August 12, 2009.

SERTOMA NEWS

Fall District Conference
The Owasso Sertoma Club will be hosting the 2010 Sertoma Fall District Conference at Western Hills Lodge on October 22-23, 2010.

MEMBER NEWS
New Member Mike McHenry
Mike McHenry worked for a chemical company in Claremore before retiring. he is currently active in square dancing and thrills the crowds with his fast-paced calling.

New Member Judy Lipps
Judy worked for Albertson's grocery for many years before retiring. She and Mike help with Tulsa area square dance clubs and enthusiasts.

Gong Raids
To find out what other clubs are doing and to create a little competition, 5 members must attend and wear their Sertoma pins in order to steal the gong, or retrieve our gong that had been stolen by another club.

SHARP NEWS
During the month of July six hearing aids were fitted and six applications were processed. 36 aids were donated and one presentation was made to Life Senior Services. At the August meeting, 13 applications were reviewed with ten approved, two needed more information and one disapproved. The next meeting will be September 2.
Thanks Susan Reynolds for the report.

SHOP NEWS
Dr. Mike Taylor reported that expenses were high in the month of July because the SHOP had to have all of the vans repaired. Good news is they picked up some new accounts and one returned account.

GOLF TOURNAMENT
Southside Sertoma and Townwest Sertoma are teaming up for a summer golf tournament August 27th at LaFortune Par 3 course. Townwest Sertoma has challenged Southside Sertoma club on which club can get the most hole sponsorships. Losing club buys pizza for the other club. So Townwest Sertomans, get out and get those hole sponsors and players for the tournament!
Southside Sertoma and Townwest Sertoma are teaming up for a summer golf tournament. John Mark Griffith and Mike Massey will be our representatives. Contact them if you’re interested in serving on the committee.

SERTEEN CLUB
The Berryhill SERTEEN Club finished a great school year with many accomplishments under their belt. They have made a difference to younger students at the elementary level, nursing home residents and community leaders. The club was formed in 1992 and has been doing amazing things each year. This year has been no exception. Way to go SERTEENS!

2009-2010 LEADERSHIP
President Ed Massey
VP Programs Addie Harmon
VP Membership Roy Heim
Secretary/Treasurer Randy McGoffin
Sergeant at Arms (Left) Leonard Wood
Sergeant at Arms (Right) Truman Divine
President-Elect Sherry Heim
Board Chair Susan Massey
Board Member at Large Elda Wescott

2010-2011 LEADERSHIP
President Sherry Heim
VP Programs Cassandra Funderburk
VP Membership Pam Burgess VP
Sponsorships Wesley Harmon
Secretary/Treasurer Randy McGoffin
Sergeant at Arms Bob Schwarz
President-Elect Carl Funderburk
Board Chair Ed Massey
Board Member at Large John Mark Griffith

SERTEEN Sponsors Bill Bass, Susan Reynolds
SHARP Susan Reynolds
SHOP Mike Taylor
Train Restoration Mike Massey
Yard Sale Sue and Ed Massey
Christmas Santa Ed Taylor
Sertoma Fish Fry Linda Jordan
Chamber House Restoration Roy Heim
Chandler Park Lights Ed Massey
Route 66 Village Mike Massey

ANNIVERSARIES
Sep 2, Gene and Charlsie Griffith celebrate 60 years together!
Sep 4, Truman and Agnes Divine
Sep 12, Patrick and Cowetta Owens

BIRTHDAYS
Sep 9, Chris Benge, Sandy Fox and Susan Reynolds
Sep 11, Randy McGoffin

2010-2011 PROGRAM SCHEDULE

September 2010
1        Board Meeting
8        Bob Anderson
15      Roy Heim -
22      Truman Divine- Mike Clowes, Author
29      Sandy Fox -

October 2010
6        Board Meeting
13      Pam Burgess
20      Joe Dutton
27      Carl Funderburk

November 2010
3        Board Meeting
10      Gene Griffith
17      John Mark Griffith
24      Roy Heim

December 2010
1        Board Meeting
8        Wesley Harmon
15      Sherry Heim
22      Holiday- No Meeting
29      Holiday- No Meeting

January 2011
5        Board Meeting
12      Travis Hoffstott
19      Ed Massey
26      Marilyn Massey

February 2010
2        Board Meeting
9        Mike Massey
16      Susan Massey
23      Randy McGoffin

March 2011
2        Board Meeting
9        Susan Reynolds
16      Bob Schwarz
23      Mike Taylor
30      Carl Funderburk

April 2011
6        Board Meeting
13      Rick Westcott
20      Leonard Wood
27      Cassandra Funderburk

May 2011
4        Board Meeting
11       Bob Anderson
18      Don Burgess
25      Truman Divine

June 2011
1        Board Meeting
8        Pam Burgess
15      Joe Dutton
22      Carl Funderburk
29      Gene Griffith