Oktoberfest

attendees had a

rousing good

time! Costumes, accor-

dion music and then

there were the brats…

and the BEER.

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2014 Officers

President, Bill Reed

Vice President, Andy Feierstein

Treasurer, Jack Fattes

Secretary, Jane Fabritius

Board Members:

Nick Humphress

Jon Koob

Bobby McGarity

Sig McGarity

Karel Moerings

Debbie Shortz

Wayne Turner

The President’s Message...

It is a first. I have been a

member for almost 8 years and I

have never seen a nomination meet-

ing that didn’t advance nominations

from the floor. It speaks to the tre-

mendous job Joey Beliveau, Chuck

Stricker and Tis Tysver did putting

together the slate of officers. It is

encouraging to see so many new

members stepping up to serve and

guide our club. We have made great

strides in the improvement of our

club and I am confident that with this

new slate of officers we will con-

tinue to grow and prosper. Thanks to

those that are stepping up as leaders

and thanks to our nominating com-

mittee’s efforts to put forth a great

slate of nominees.

I was recently asked why we

aren’t spending some of our monies

on a new sound system. Truth is,

Butch has been looking into a new

sound system for some time, but after

spending a great deal of money im-

proving our club this year, our board

is a bit nervous about over spend-

ing. I am sure that you will see a

surge in such spending after the first

of the year when our membership

dues come in. This is a non-profit

club and we intend to continue spend-

ing our revenue to improve it. A new

sound system as well as acoustics

will be some of the first priorities.

If you have other thoughts as

to where our revenues should be

spent, please let the board and offi-

cers know. Your input means a lot

and we appreciate your

thoughts. Your guidance helps insure

our clubs success. Bill Reed

Membership The following 19 mem-

bers advanced to active

membership status at the Oct.14 gen-

eral meeting. Chris Atchison

(Elaine), Tom Cox, Kevin Lecas

(Laurie), Fred Bessent (Deborah),

Chuck Debartolomeis (Lennis),

Donna White, Erich Keller, Donna

Esely (Sam), Kathleen Brett, Caro-

line Ross (Brent), Jeff Steineck

(Gloria), Tim Thompson (Joan),

Joyce Bohannon, Carol Less (Barry),

Barbara Allen, Teresa Roberts,

Rhonda Denison (Don), Byron

Tillman (Barbara), Michael Knight

(Linda).

Hello fellow ORC members,

As many of you know, one of our long time members, Valerie Dodd,

is having a rough time fighting cancer. She had to stop working to go

through all the necessary tests and treatments. This has been a very ex-

pensive and painful battle as many of you know. Valerie is a very private

person and does not want to burden anyone with her problems. There is a

site set up to help anyone donate whatever they would like to contribute.

It all goes to Valerie! I have donated myself and verified that 100%

goes to her. Val has given so much of herself to the ORC..let’s give her a

hand by donating. Thank you for your consideration and keep her in your

prayers. The site is www.gofundme.com. Look for Val’s Warriors. Thanks

to the club members who have already donated.

Sig McGarity

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From the Bar November at last.! We are

looking forward to the ORC Hallow-

een Party on November 1. With all

our member’s help, we will have the

scariest dance party ever.

The Friday after Thanksgiv-

ing we will be feasting on leftovers.

Your leftovers so be sure to bring

them to the club!

New beers! Try them. Roll-

ing Rock, Oberon Ale, Fat Tire, Vic-

toria, Amberbock and Blue Moon

Kathy & Ron

Halloween Dance &

Costume Party $5 6:30—11

Member

Meeting

Dinner at 6:30

Meeting after, $5

Board Meeting

Dance to Classic Edition

$10 members, $12 guests

7:30-11 !

Ortega River Club 4165 Lakeside Drive

Jacksonville, FL 32210

Dinner &

Trivia $5

6 p.m.

Happy Hour 5-6

Dance

Lessons 7 p.m.

Dinner & Bunco $5, $3 just Bunco

6 p.m.

Dinner &

Trivia $5

6 p.m.

Dinner & Bunco $5, $3 just Bunco

6 p.m.

Happy Hour 5-6

Dance

Lessons 7 p.m.

Grill Night.

$6 members

$8 guests

Grill Night.

Music by Jim

Craft

Thanksgiving

Leftover Night

Bring some to

share.

I want to take this opportu-

nity to thank all of our members who

have humored me in my search for

new bands and entertainment. When

you have a diverse group of people

like we do, you need a variety of ac-

tivities so that everybody can enjoy.

Some like dances, some like sitting

on the deck and chatting. I am al-

ways open to suggestions and will

try anything once. Some things work

better than others, some things don't

work. If we haven't found your hot

button yet, hang in there WE WILL!

Entertainment

Grill Night.

$6 members

$8 guests