Townwest Sertoma Club
"Service To Mankind"
Volunteers Serving the Tulsa area since 1981
Meetings every Wednesday morning at 7:00 a.m. 
Meeting location Ollie's Station Restaurant  4070 Southwest Boulevard  Tulsa, OK
Secretary Randy McGoffin  rjmjazzman@att.net
Townwest Sertoma Club
P.O. Box 9793   Tulsa, OK 74157
Townwest Sertoma Club of Tulsa EIN 73120700
www.townwestsertomaclub.org
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Links
Townwest Sertoma  www.townwestsertomaclub.org
Sertoma International www.sertoma.org
Happy Hands http://happyhands.org/
Sertoma SHOP http://sertomashop.com
Townwest Sertoma Facebook page
Heart of America Region www.sertomahoa.org
Murray Hill Passenger Car Restoration

SERTOMANS IN THE NEWS The Train! The Train! "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.  Murray Hill Passenger Car 062110 Murray Hill Passenger Car 062110 Murray Hill Passenger Car 062110 Frisco 1157 Caboose 070910  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 3 Frisco 4500 Engine Oct 2004 Frisco 4500 Engine 040307 Murray Hill Passenger Car 032608 Murray Hill Passenger Car 081509 by Bob Schwarz Murray Hill Passenger Car 053110 by Bob Schwarz Frisco "Drover's" Caboose 090508 Frisco "Drover's" Caboose 081509 Photo by Bob Schwarz Chamber House Project 040707 072309     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 July 7 – Board Meeting July 14 – Roy Heim July 21 – Sherry Heim July 28 _ Maggie Shiroma CALENDAR July 8, 6:00 p.m. Social at Charlie's Chicken, 33rd W Ave July 27, Primary Elections July 29-31, National Convention Aug 7, Owasso Sertoma’s Kruizin for Kids Car and Bike Show Oct 22, 23, Oklahoma District Fall Conference, Western Hills Lodge, Ft. Gibson Lake Townwest Sertoma Monthly Members 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.    SHARP NEWS During April, eight hearing aids were fitted and ten applications were processed with seven approved, one disapproved and two needed more info.  Eleven aids were donated and four presentations were given at Tulsa Chapter of the Oklahoma Council for the Blind, CIAT@ BA for Life Senior Services, Langston Casework class and Community Care.  At the May meeting twelve applications were reviewed. A final profit for the Pancake Breakfast will be given at the June meeting. The next meeting will be June 2. Diana Higgins announced that TSHA received a matching grant from Sertoma International for a Parent Outreach Program. Thanks Susan Reynolds for the report. SHOP NEWS Dr. Mike Taylor reported that DHS had originally scheduled to cut the budget 17%, but at the last hour due to an enormous out cry by the people, instead they received a 2% raise in funding.   GOLF 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 July 6 - Roy and Sherry Heim 25 July 13 - Kenneth and Ann Isaacs BIRTHDAYS July 18 - Anna Brown   MEMBER NEWS Congratulations to Susan Reynolds, Oklahoma District Sertoman of the Year! A well-deserved recognition.    Heart of American Region (NEW!!) OKLAHOMA DISTRICT NEWSLETTER                   Southwest Chamber Support Projects

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Welcome to the Townwest Sertoma Club Homeplace where we practice hands on heritage.

 TOWNWEST SERTOMA HISTORY
The Townwest Sertoma Club was formed June 30, 1981 as a sponsorship of the Southside Sertoma Club. Larry Coulson, former Tulsa Police and Fire Commissioner, was Southside Sertoma’s club building chairman in 1981 and was a key figure in the formation of the club. The club’s name was linked to the Townwest area of Southwest Tulsa like many of the other Sertoma clubs in the nation. The club was incorporated on September 2, 1981

MEMBERSHIP
Membership in the club is open to anyone interested in helping others through hands on projects and sponsorships. The local Sertoma clubs are part of an international organization with general headquarters in Kansas City, Missouri. In the United States are regions and smaller groups of clubs, each with elected officers.

MEETINGS
Club meetings are held once a week at a local restaurant. The longest series of meetings was 13 years at Ollie’s Station Restaurant. Other westside restaurants have also hosted the club for shorter periods of time. Current meetings are held each Wednesday morning from 7:00 to 8:00 at Ollie’s Station Restaurant 4070 Southwest Boulevard. Each week the club hears speakers about topics of interest, conducts business and works on sponsorships to help in the community. Financing of the sponsorships is done through fundraising projects throughout the year.

BERRYHILL SCHOOLS ADOPTION
Berryhill Public Schools was adopted by the club. One of the more successful activities in the school has been a youth group called “Serteens” that follows the same guiding principles of the regular Sertoma Clubs.

LAW ENFORCEMENT AWARDS
The Townwest Club has held a banquet since 1989 to honor Tulsa County Deputies, Oklahoma Highway Patrol Troopers from Troop B and 911 Emergency Telecommunicators from the Tulsa area Emergency Communications Center.

SPONSORSHIPS
Sponsorship projects are funded by money raised in an annual garage sale, a Spring bike tour, a few merchandise selling programs and some advertising in the Law Awards banquet program. Money raised in the fundraising goes back to the club to sponsor ongoing projects and special community needs.
 

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Last Updated:    Thursday, July 29, 2010