February 2012 Donations

Old River Optimist Club (OROC) made two donations this month - one to the After-School Arts Program and one to the St. John's Catholic School Music Program.  Both programs are valuable educational programs for our area youth efforts. OROC is proud to sponsor such admirable programs.  In addition to sponsoring these two programs, OROC is also exploring fundraising activities with these groups. In the early fall, OROC and the After-School Arts Program will be selling a school-year calendar and all funds will be dedicated to the local arts program. Closer to Christmas, OROC will be sponsoring  a Christmas music cd with music performed by local youth musicians. OROC sincerely appreciates both of these organizations for bringing these opportunities to our attention in "Bringing Out the Best in Kids". Lisa Burridge and Talis Jayme attended this evening's meeting on behalf of the After-School Arts Program and DL Murphy represented the St. John's Catholic School Music Program.



Pictured: Todd Larson, Arlene Carr, Lisa Burridge, Pam Weiseman, DL Murphy and Noah Moseley



Pictured: Noah Moseley, Todd Larson, DL Murphy, Lisa Burridge, Arlene Carr and Pam Weiseman

OROC General Meeting 02/07/2012

Please join us February 7th at 7:00pm at the Perdido Bay Community Center for OROC's General Meeting. We will be discussing our spring golf tournament, local art programs and local music programs. We also always welcome ideas about any other ways in which we can support our local area youth programs. Thank you and we hope to see you there.

OROC 2011 Christmas Party

Toys For Tots

OROC and Artwork's co-hosted Christmas Party was a huge success. There were plenty of wonderful appetizers and beverages provided by members of OROC and artists from the gallery. Several hundred dollars of new, unwrapped toys were donated to the Marines' Toys-for-Tots program (Noah delivered these the following morning). Talis Jayme and Noah Moseley welcomed everyone to this joint Christmas Party. Arlene Carr and Michael Bennett spoke about OROC's  donations of ten (10) winter jackets to local area kids and OROC presented $300 to the local Boys & Girls Club. Special thanks to everyone who brought toys, food, drinks and to Christie Taylor for being an exceptional bartender and to Pat McCann who played Christmas music for us throughout the evening. Merry Christmas to you all!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Toys for Tots Distribution Center

All photos are on our Facebook page at:
http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.287825761263358.66488.139116472800955&type=3&l=5d4fa51b0f

Gallery Night at Capstone Academy

OROC Members around Capstone pictures from Gallery Night

Capstone Academy held its first annual Gallery Night on December 1, 2011.  Old River Optimist Club has been a long-time sponsor of Capstone Academy and is proud to have been a part of this new event at the school. OROC members, Talis Jayme & Lisa Burridge, led art lessons for the students at the school while the kids created paintings for Gallery Night which were proudly displayed at the school and auctioned off as a fundraiser for Capstone. Thanks to their time and talent and love for art and kids, the  night was a great success. OROC, Capstone and all of the kids wish to extend their sincere appreciation to Talis and Lisa. Pictures from the event are on display at Artworks Studio & Gallery at the Villagio Shops on Perdido Key.

~Pam Weiseman

OROC Member and Capstone Academy Teacher

OROC December 2011 Newsletter

   

Fellow OROC'ers!

It is amazing how quickly another year is coming to a close. It is already December and we will be bringing in 2012 in just a few weeks. This year has certainly been a HUGE year for all of us. We will be looking back at 2011 in our next newsletter, but let's look at all of the great things that we are looking at in December:


2011 Year End Membership Drive
OROC is a fantastic organization doing great things for the community. To do these great things, we need great members so we are launching our 2011 Year End Membership Drive this week. We encourage all of our current members to invite their friends to our events and to join our club in helping better the lives of kids in our community. Details are online at http://www.oldriveroptimistclub.org/2011/12/oroc-closes-2011-with-year-end.html and you can email us at HelpingKids@OldRiverOptimistClub.org.


Next Club Meeting - December 6th
Our first meeting for December is December 6th and will be held at the Perdido Bay Community Center at 7:00pm. Please join us in discussion about our Christmas activities and community involvement and our outlook for 2012.


Capstone Academy 2011 Christmas Party - December 15th
Capstone Academy will be holding its 2011 Christmas Party on December 15th from 9:30am through noon. OROC has invited Santa Claus and some local musicians for live entertainment with the kids. We will also be doing arts and crafts with the kids. Come join all of us and bring your friends. For more details, please contact Pam Weiseman at rpweiseman@cox.net or visit us online at http://www.oldriveroptimistclub.org/2011/12/capstone-academy-2011-christmas-party.html


OROC Christmas Party - December 20th
OROC will have its Christmas Party on December 20th at Artworks Studio & Gallery on Perdido Key. Join us for a great evening of fellowship and entertainment. Bring new unwrapped toys as we are donating gifts via the Marines' Toys-for-Tots program. If you will be attending, please email us at HelpingKids@OldRiverOptimistClub.org so that we can have a count of how many will be attending and if you plan on bringing any appetizers or beverages. We look forward to seeing you there. Details are online at http://www.oldriveroptimistclub.org/2011/12/oroc-2011-christmas-party.html

 
Hardee's Collegiate Holiday Golf Classic - December 28-30
OROC's golf partner, the Emerald Coast Junior Golf Association (ECJGA.com), is having its annual Hardee's Collegiate Holiday Golf Classic on December 28, 29 and 30. The tournament will be held at the Perdido Bay Golf Course on all three days. OROC will be volunteering as needed so let us know if you will be available to help out with the tournament by emailing us at HelpingKids@OldRiverOptimistClub.org that you are interested in helping. Details are also online at http://www.oldriveroptimistclub.org/2011/12/hardees-collegiate-2011-holiday-golf.html


If you are interested:
OROC needs committee members for youth music and art programs. As public funding is cut from these programs due to political and economic reasons, we need to step up our efforts to support these programs. That begins with you stepping forward and joining the committee. Email me at HelpingKids@OldRiverOptimistClub.org and I will put you in touch with the right people. Let's keep our kids painting, singing, writing, dancing, acting and playing.


OROC's calendar is updated online and is located here: http://oldriveroptimistclub.blogspot.com/2011/03/oroc-upcoming-events.html



Recent Web Site Posts:
OROC Year End Membership Drive
   http://www.oldriveroptimistclub.org/2011/12/oroc-closes-2011-with-year-end.html

Hardee's Collegiate Holiday Golf Classic
   http://www.oldriveroptimistclub.org/2011/12/hardees-collegiate-2011-holiday-golf.html

OROC 2011 Christmas Party
   http://www.oldriveroptimistclub.org/2011/12/oroc-2011-christmas-party.html

Capstone Academy 2011 Christmas Party
   http://www.oldriveroptimistclub.org/2011/12/capstone-academy-2011-christmas-party.html

OROC Donates $500 to Little Regan for Hearing Aids
   http://www.oldriveroptimistclub.org/2011/12/oroc-donates-500-to-regan-for-miracle.html

OROC Second November Meeting Held as Part of Songwriters
   http://www.oldriveroptimistclub.org/2011/11/second-oroc-general-meeting-will-be.html 




Noah Moseley, President
Old River Optimist Club
HelpingKids@OldRiverOptimistClub.org
http://www.oldriveroptimistclub.org/


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Hardee's Collegiate 2011 Holiday Golf Classic

ECJGA.com

Hardee's and the Emerald Coast Junior Golf Association (ECJGA.com) are hosting their annual Hardee's Collegiate Holiday Golf Classic on December 28, 29 and 30. The tournament will be held at the Perdido Bay Golf Course on all three days. OROC will be volunteering as needed so let us know if you will be available to help out with the tournament by emailing us at HelpingKids@OldRiverOptimistClub.org that you are interested in helping.

OROC Closes 2011 with Year End Membership Drive

Old River Optimist Club (OROC) does great things for the community but we need great members to keep doing those great things. Our donations to the Ronald McDonald House, Capstone Academy, Mary's Shelter, Alabama Tornado Relief Efforts, Kids' Summer Meals Program, Friends of the Southwest Branch Library, After School Arts Programs, Perdido Bay Community Center, Perdido Bay Youth Sports Association and numerous other programs are all made through efforts of our existing members and generous donations from people just like you - people who care about kids. To keep OROC going, we need members just like you who understand the importance of charity to the community. Tell your friends. Invite your neighbors. We have many events coming up in December. Every one of those events is an opportunity for you and your friends to become involved in the community. Email us at HelpingKids@OldRiverOptimistClub.org for membership details.