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~Headline News~ Election Day for AAD New Officers & Board of Governors (2009-2011) It is time to vote for new Officers (President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Director of Social Affairs) and 5 Board of Governors! ‘Officers/BOGs Positions Sign Up’ is posted on a large bulletin board by the bathroom hallway. If you are interested or considering in joining the AAD team, sign up as soon as possible! The Election Day will be followed the Regular Business Meeting on Saturday, Nov. 8th. For fun- pirited event, wear blue, white and red! Refreshments will be provided by AAD to show appreciation for all Officers, Board of Governors and, of course, AAD Members (YOU!). Austin Deaf Club wishes to recognize these people for their donations Debbie Clark ~ Contributed countless hours of volunteering times during AAD’s family themed parties. *Anyone donating something to AAD, please send e-mail to Melissa at austindeafclubsecretary@yahoo.com with name(s) and descriptions of the donations. THANKS!!Austin Deaf Club Poker League (ADCPL) Hey Poker lovers, yes…you heard it right! Austin Deaf Club is having its newest league! The ADCPL committee is Chair Alex Calogar, Ronny Taylor, Matt Erickson, Patty Pyeatt, Butch Dannels & Melissa Montoya-Calogar. The league will run on every first 2 Fridays and last 2 Saturdays of the month from September 2008 to May 2009. Players will get points accumulated throughout the months & top 18 players will play in the final tables in May 2009. All League games start at 8pm. League is open to ANYONE! NOTE: First Friday, Oct. 3rd ~ no league due to annual Homecoming Event at AAD. Want more info? Check out the website: www.adcpl.austindeafclub.org or contact the ADCPL committee ~ ADCPL@austindeafclub.org ~President’s Corner~ Greeting! Are you all excited about voting yet? What a contest! Obama or McCain? Most important, did you vote? You do want your voice “heard”? I’ll bet you do! The best way to do this is to participate in voting process. That is especially true for AAD’s election this coming weekend. I must stress the importance of your participation in the process. We are currently at the stage where the future of AAD needs to be decided. We have everything in place including constitution and by laws. What’s left for us to do? Take an action. We need to embrace our foundation and ensure AAD stay strong for another 50 years. See you around at AAD! President Alex Calogar If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitant to contact one of us. All officers and board of governors have their email addresses. You can look up at our website and find the email addresses in www.austindeafclub.orgBoard of Governor Chairman’s Desk In AAD’s last month newsletter, I wrote about duties of Board of Governors (BOG) and I hope you had the whole month to digest the article. I’m delighted to say that all BOG pitched in their time in assisting AAD’s officers and volunteers with annual homecoming event. The event went very, very good – awesome turnout and good sales…thanks to co-chairladies Melissa and Connie for their hard work. Hand-waves!!! Now, you, the members, if you have any concern, compliments, complaints or whatever regarding AAD officers or members or anything that require BOG’s immediate attention, please write a note and give it to one of five BOG. We’ll review it and if action is required then we’ll act upon it. Of course, BOG hopes it’ll never see such a note and hoping that AAD members’ best interest is still in good hands. Have a wonderful November…Hook ‘Em Horns! Board of Governor Chairman Ronny Taylor ~AAD Newsletter Editor's Corner~ Hello AAD Members and Newsletter Subscribers! Believe it or not, tt has been almost 2 years since I became AAD Newsletter editor! In these 2 years, it has been an interesting experience and I gain respect for all kinds of editors everywhere because they require a lot, a lot of thinking tanks! Hail to all editors! Anyway, AAD’s Election is just around the corner…come and vote for best qualified Officers and Board of Governors! Speaking of the Election, I may not be AAD Newsletter editor after January 1, 2009. This November Newsletter is next to the possible last issue for AAD for me as the editor. More information about the Election will be in December 2009 Newsletter! :*) Austin Deaf Club would LOVE to welcome volunteers whether they are members of AAD or not to help out in ANY ways. If you are interested or know someone interested to volunteer, please come forward and let us know as soon as possible! See you at AAD!As always, I welcome feedback, comments and/or corrections at anytime during my term. If you have information to share (for announcement section: marriages, births, death, celebrations, vacation, etc.), please send to me at austindeafclubeditor@yahoo.com before 25th of every month. Editor Melissa Montoya-Calogar ~BankNight~ Lucky Member Winner(s):
Special Banknight After TINGO 10-11-08 $ 160 – David Gage$ 35 – Murray Edwards(Sorry!) $ 20 – Beatrice Valdez $ 20 – Margaret Fewell $ 60 – Brenda Haubaugh $ 75 – Larry Gillett
Regular Banknight 10-18-08 $ 165 – John Hesser(Sorry!) $ 40 – Charlene Giacona (Awww!!) $ 25 – Mandy Castillo $ 25 – Sandy Mitchum $ 65– Sheila Reed $ 80 – William Nicks III *In Blue = Winner *Names in italic = expired members
Membership Card: Friendly reminder: According to Bylaws, current members are required to carry membership card at all times upon entering the Deaf Club. Guests shall pay $5 per night. It would be wise if you carry the membership card with you to save everybody’s time and money! |
