Official Publication of the Tulsa Figure Skating Club Official Publication of the Tulsa Figure Skating Club May/ THE INSIDE EDGE June 2008 www.tulsafsc.com Board of Governors Thanks to All Judy Banner Jennifer DeAngelis As the 2007-2008 skating season comes to a close, I want to pause and say thank you to Mark DeAngelis Heidi Fain the many stakeholders that make this club a success. I am ending a two year run as President and Wendy Lissau the experience and memories are invaluable. We members have pulled together and created a good Amie Jonckowski club experience and our support group pitched in with more positive involvement every year. John Martens Creating a good club experience for the members is no different than a skater’s program. Mary Anne McGivern It takes a plan, dedication, persistence, execution and unfailing enthusiasm. The strength of execu- Renee Schmucker Robbin Sipes tion comes from the members, the Board of Governors, the parents and families, the many stake- Kevin Slane holders in our sport and the community support including the sponsors. “We” collectively made a Diane Wood difference over the past two years. Officers The legacy and tradition of a great club lives on through the actions of the present member th President body. We are taking the time during a 70 Anniversary Platinum Jubilee year to remember the Jennifer DeAngelis past, but the past is the keel of this ship. It provides a certain steadiness as we [email protected] navigate the currents of change in the present era. The future is built on that Vice-President experience and it will be dependant upon the members going forward. I can Mary Anne McGivern [email protected] only hope for the same inspirational group of people carrying the torch for- Secretary ward and making great memories over the years for all involved. This is a life- Heidi Fain time sport for involvement at every level. Please enjoy the time and make it [email protected] meaningful. Again, thanks for the successes and the memories. Treasurer John Martens John Martens [email protected] John President, TFSC Committee Chairmen Membership Mark DeAngelis [email protected] New Officers For 2008-2009 Competition Inside This Issue New officers were elected at the May board Jennifer DeAngelis [email protected] meeting. Jennifer DeAngelis will take over as Presi- Test- Singles & Pairs dent replacing John Martens as he finishes a two year Heidi Fain President Comments 1 [email protected] term. Mary Anne McGivern will continue as Vice- Test-Dance President and Heidi Fain continues as Secretary. Awards Banquet 2 Mary Anne McGivern [email protected] John Martens will take over as Treasurer replacing Member Spotlight 3 Fundraising & Sponsors Mark DeAngelis. Officers will begin their new terms Judy Banner starting June 1st. [email protected] New Sponsors 3 Watch your mailbox for infor- Community Development Katherine Anne O’Shea Diane Wood mation and a ballot for the elections to Cherokee Nations Businesses [email protected] replace outgoing board members. If Social you would like to run for a board posi- Competition Reports 4 Renee Schmucker [email protected] tion or would like to nominate some- Skate Kansas City Education, Training & one, contact an officer or board mem- Skate Dallas Professional Dev. ber listed at the left of this page. Club News & Events 6 Robbin Sipes DeAngelis [email protected] Committee Reports Amie Jonckowski Local Laurels [email protected] New Members Platinum Jubilee Wendy Lissau Upcoming Events [email protected] Webmaster Calendar of Events 7 Kevin A. Slane [email protected] Sponsor Listings 8 Inside Edge Editor Judy Banner McGivern Martens Fain [email protected] The Inside Edge Page 2 May/June 2008 Awards Banquet Indian Springs Country Club, May 18, 2008 Charles Meadows wins the Manuel Gra- bel Award for display- ing good sportsmanship, showing athleticism, and being a positive role model to others. Pictured at left with club President, John Martens Awards were given to skaters who “Demonstrated Excellence In The Sport” by their placement at 2008 Regional or National Competitions. John Martens wins Hope Abernathy received the Freestyle award given by Platinum Spon- the Die Hard Award sor Cherokee Nations Businesses. Hope Pictured upper left with TFSC Board for his energy and en- Member, Diane Wood. thusiasm. Brittany Schmucker & Charles Meadows received the Dance Team award given by Platinum Sponsor K. Anne O’Shea. Pictured upper Pictured at right with club right with club President, John Martens. Vice-President Mary Anne McGivern Most Improved Skaters Brooke Rogers Joe Ben Wilson Kate Goodwin Megan Banner Nicole Han Brittany Schmucker Ice Dance Ice Dance Freestyle Freestyle Moves In Field Moves In Field 11 & Under 12 & Over 11 & Under 12 & Over 11& Under 12 & Over Gold Medalists for Senior Level Tests Silver Medalists - Junior Tests Brittany Schmucker - Moves In The Field Ashley Higgs - Moves In The Field Jennifer Cardenas - Moves In The Field Kelly Faquor-Safa - Moves In The Field Paige Wheeler - Freestyle Hope Abernathy - Freestyle Matt Hudson - Freestyle Virginie Cochard-Smith - Adult Freestyle Bronze Medalists - Novice Tests Megan Banner - Moves In The Field Danika Burton - Moves In The Field Jillian Masters Brittany Schmucker Nikki Strnad East McMillan - Moves In The Field Moves In The Field Moves In The Field Moves In The Field Ashley Higgs - Moves In The Field Paige Westmoreland - Moves In The Field Stephanie McKay - Not Pictured: Virginie Cochard-Smith - Adult Moves In The Field Moves In The Field The Inside Edge Page 3 May/June 2008 Club Members in the Spotlight The newest member of our Abby Fain was skating club family, Kylie Liberty Elementary Michelle Watkins, made her Star Student of the entrance into the world on, Month for April, Sunday, March 30th at 7:12 pm. She weighed in at 8 2008. The month pounds, 3 ounces and was 19 of April was recog- 3/4 inches long. Proud par- nition for self- ents are skating coach Mar- discipline and tina Watkins & Husband, Mat- work ethic. thew. Congratulations! Great Job, Abby!!! When is she going to start skating lessons? Claire Wood finished 7th out of over Jennifer Cardenas- Laura Barney 250 Oklahoma students who partici- won a “Levit” Congratulations on pated in the level 1 French Exam. award at the your graduation Tulsa Public from Jenks High School District art School! The Tulsa show. She won a Figure Skating Club 2nd place and wishes you the best $50 for her pastel of luck with your of a cow skull. future plans! Congratulations! Skating Judge and former TFSC Skater, Corey Babb graduated from Medical School at OSU On May 9th. He will do his residency at the OU Schusterman Center in Cascia Hall eighth graders Madeleine Marshall, Claire Wood, & Alexandria Tulsa in the OB/GYN department. Corey is Sipes celebrated at their 8th grade the son of former test chair, Jannelle Babb recognition ceremony along with 9th and Dr. Ray Babb. He resides in Tulsa with grader, Brittany Schmucker. wife, Emily and infant daughter, Isabella. TULSA FIGURE SKATING CLUB WELCOMES NEW PLATINUM SPONSORS! Cherokee Nations Businesses (CNB) and Katherine Anne O’Shea of Too Much Fun Key West are two new PLATINUM sponsors! The plati- num sponsorship is a $2,500 level. Claire Wood secured the CNB spon- sorship and is pictured at left with Brad Carson of Cherokee Nations Busi- nesses. Katherine Ann O’Shea’s sponsorship was secured by Mary Anne McGivern. Thank you for your support of figure skating and of our club. The Inside Edge Page 4 May/June 2008 April 3-4, 2008 - Overland Park, KS TFSC members who participated: Amber Base, Stephen Brower, Juvenile Jumps, Skaters in Event = 4 Abby Fain, Kate Goodwin, Garrett Jensen, Madison Jensen, Taylor 1 Taylor Jonckowski Jonckowski, Charlie Meadows, Brooke Rogers, Jamie Rooks, 2 Jamie Rooks Brittany Schmucker, Alexandria Sipes, & Bailey Slane 4 Abigail Fain Juvenile Spins Grp A, Skaters in Event = 5 Beginner Artistic, Skaters in Event = 7 3 Abigail Fain 6 Brooke Rogers 4 Taylor Jonckowski Beginner Comp. Grp A, Skaters in Event = 6 Juvenile Spins Grp B, Skaters in Event = 5 5 Madison Jensen 1 Jamie Rooks Beginner Spins, Skaters in Event = 5 Limited Beginner Artistic Grp A, Skaters in Event = 7 3 Brooke Rogers 5 Madison Jensen Canasta Tango Solo Dance, Skaters in Event = 3 Limited Beginner FS Grp A, Skaters in Event = 8 1 Kate Goodwin 7 Madison Jensen 3 Brooke Rogers Open Juvenile Comp. Skaters in Event = 5 ChaCha Solo Dance, Skaters in Event = 2 3 Bailey Slane 1 Brooke Rogers 2 Garrett Jensen Open Juvenile Jumps, Skaters in Event = 7 Championship Pre-Juvenile FS, Skaters in Event = 11 2 Bailey Slane 5 Taylor Jonckowski Open Juvenile Spins, Skaters in Event = 7 10 Abigail Fain 3 Bailey Slane 11 Jamie Rooks Open Pre-Juvenile FS, Skaters in Event = 4 Fourteenstep Solo Dance, Skaters in Event = 2 1 Bailey Slane 1 Brittany Schmucker Open Pre-Juvenile/Pre-Juvenile Boys FS, Skaters in Event = 2 2 Alexandria Sipes 1 Stephen Brower Intermediate Comp. Dance, Skaters in Event = 2 Pre Juvenile Dance Compulsory Dance, Skaters in Event = 2 2 Brittany Schmucker 2 Abigail Fain 2 Charles Meadows Pre Juvenile Dance CompDance - Standings for the First Intermediate Comp. Dance - Standings for the Dance, Skaters in Event = 2 First Dance, Skaters in Event = 2 2 Abigail Fain 1 Brittany Schmucker Pre Juvenile Dance Comp Dance - Standings for the First 1 Charles Meadows Final Round Dance, Skaters in Event = 2 Intermediate Comp. Dance - Standings for the 2 Abigail Fain Second Dance, Skaters in Event