Wednesday, November 20, 2013

Future Dates   

11/22 Fri. Grace College Community Wind Ensemble

11/23 Sat. Robotics Teams competition at Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center

11/27 Wed. Boy Scout Bake Sale

12/4 Wed. Brad Hagg / Warsaw Community High School CTO

12/4 Wed. Warsaw High School Gymnastics / Andi Calhoun

12/7 Sat. Bell Ringing for Salvation Army

12/11 Wed. Lakeland Youth Chorale

12/11 Wed. Girls Basketball / Michelle Harter

12/18 Wed. Optimist Singers Christmas Carols / White Elephant Auction

12/25 Wed. No Meeting

1/1 Wed. No Meeting

1/8 Wed. 100 Years of Winona Lake / Terry White

1/8 Wed. Warsaw Community High School Wrestling / Justin Smith

1/15/14 Wed. Walk-n-Wonder Warsaw / Michelle Bormet & Darla

1/15/14 Wed. Warsaw Community High School Girls Swim & Dive / Nate Long

1/22/14 Wed. Warsaw Community Schools Symphony

1/29/14 Wed. Warsaw Community High School Boys Swim & Dive / Nate Long

2/5/14 Wed. Warsaw Community High School Boys Basketball / Doug Ogle

2/12 Wed. KCH / Affordable Care Act

Future Dates   

 

11/22 Fri. Grace College Community Wind Ensemble

 

11/23 Sat. Robotics Teams competition at Manahan Orthopedic Capital Center

 

11/27 Wed. Boy Scout Bake Sale

 

12/4 Wed. Brad Hagg / Warsaw Community High School CTO

 

12/4 Wed. Warsaw High School Gymnastics / Andi Calhoun

 

12/7 Sat. Bell Ringing for Salvation Army

 

12/11 Wed. Lakeland Youth Chorale

 

12/11 Wed. Girls Basketball / Michelle Harter

 

12/18 Wed. Optimist Singers Christmas Carols / White Elephant Auction

 

12/25 Wed. No Meeting

 

1/1 Wed. No Meeting

 

1/8 Wed. 100 Years of Winona Lake / Terry White

 

1/8 Wed. Warsaw Community High School Wrestling / Justin Smith

 

1/15/14 Wed. Walk-n-Wonder Warsaw / Michelle Bormet & Darla

 

1/15/14 Wed. Warsaw Community High School Girls Swim & Dive / Nate Long

 

1/22/14 Wed. Warsaw Community Schools Symphony

 

1/29/14 Wed. Warsaw Community High School Boys Swim & Dive / Nate Long

 

2/5/14 Wed. Warsaw Community High School Boys Basketball / Doug Ogle

 

2/12 Wed. KCH / Affordable Care Act

 

2/12 Wed. Student of the Week

 

2/19 Wed. Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund / Sandy Green

 

2/19/14 Wed. Student of the Week

 

2/26 Wed. Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker

 

2/26/14 Wed. Student of the Week

 

3/5/14 Wed. WCHS Poetry Contest Winners

 

3/5/14 Wed. Student of the Week

 

3/12/14 Wed. Warsaw Schools Band

 

3/12/14 Wed. Student of the Week

 

3/19/14 Wed. Oratorical Contest Winners

 

3/26/14 Wed. Warsaw Community Schools Chief Academic Officer David Hoffert

 

4/16 Wed. DARE / Lt Joel Beam

 

4/30 Wed. Josh Wildman CEO of Wildman Business Group

 

5/7 Wed. Splash Pad / Erin Porter

 

5/14 Wed. Sheriff Rocky Goshert

 

 

 

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

 

President Everett Nifong led our meeting.

 

>>>>OPENING

 

94 Optimists & 8 guests attended our meeting.  Eric Lane was the guest of Rich Haddad; Chris Plack was the guest of Jon Fussle; Christon Clark was the guest of Kellie Malcolm; Brenda Hiner was the guest of Jim Bricker; Silvia Rios & Rhonda Helms were the guests of Akash Jain; & Denny & Shelly Reeve were our guests from the Noon Club. 

 

Door Greeters: Dr. Jenny Lucht and Alan Lucht.

 

Prayer:  Dave Turner led us in prayer.

 

Pledge was given to the American flag. 

 

Promise yourself was said in unison. 

 

Martin Becker led us in singing Hail to Optimism.

 

Birthday Honorees:  Ann Sweet, Bailey Harmon, & Fred Nieter.  Martin Becker led us in the birthday song with violin results.

 

 

 

            >>>> INFORMATION

 

 

 

Membership:  Kellie Malcolm read Chris Scheeven’s and Eric Lane’s applications.  Ann Sweet and Rich Haddad sponsored Chris and Eric. 

 

 

 

President Everett Nifong reported the following Board action: 

No meeting December 25 nor January 1.

The Valentine’s Banquet has been cancelled.  Attendance has dwindled.

 

 

Past Gov. Ron Donkers & Lt. Gov. John Sullivan introduced us to Optimist International Foundation’s Dime-A-Day fundraising program.  Our club does a great job providing fellowship to about 10% of our district.  We also are fortunate that we are able to serve many youth in our community.  However, some of the overhead for things like the Oratorical and Essay contests at the district and higher levels are in need of funding.  We fund the winners of our own contests, but someone needs to fund the winners at the higher levels.  As a larger club, we need to cover a large part of these costs.  The Dime-A Day program is a great way to do this.  Please send your $36.50 to Optimist International Foundation, Dime-A-Day Campaign, P. Bo. Box 952126, St. Louis, MO 63195.  Make sure you put “club # 04555” in the memo section of your check. An even better way to do this is to use a form Ron has to have your card charged $3.05 per month on an ongoing basis.  

 

 

 

Canned Food Chairman Luke Becknell collected money today.  Last week we gave $108. 

 

 

 

Christmas Tree Chairman Harry Gigous thanked those who set up Owens Christmas Tree lot.  Owens has been very generous to give us $5 for every tree they sell.

 

 

 

Salvation Army Bell Ringing Chairman Merl Heckaman reported we are bell ringing Saturday, December 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kmart and both the North and South doors at WalMart.  When you sign up, remember to take your reminder slip at the bottom of the page.     

 

 

 

Past President Bob Jackson and Coach Jim Kessler reported that about $2,000 was raised for the Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund at the Terry Polston Hoops for Hope tournament.  Dr. Bill Katip reported the highlight was when Jim’s granddaughter sang the National Anthem. 

 

 

 

Past Lt. Gov. Dr. David Haines provided our first post to our Year in Review series.  It is featured on the front page of our website.  Here is a direct link https://warsawoptimist.org/1975-1976-year-in-review/ .

 

 

 

Remember to bring some money to our November 27 Cub Scout Bake Auction.

 

 

 

Past Lt. Gov. Denny Reeve and Shelly Reeve took orders for Poinsettias that will be delivered next week.  Proceeds go to our Noon Optimist Club. 

 

 

 

Laurie Schotz announced we will be greeted by carolers at the door on Wednesday, December 11.  They are a preview of the Hoosier Holiday at Warsaw Community High Schools Performing Arts Center (PAC) Black Box Theatre on Friday, December 13 and Saturday, December 14 at 7 p.m.  Tickets are $20 and part of the proceeds go to the Pierceton Chamber.  Call 260-479-9615 for reservations.

 

 

 

Martin Becker invited us to Grace College Community Wind Ensemble’s Flashback 1963 concert, Friday, November 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Rodeheaver.  Selections will remind us of JFK and the Beatles.

 

 

 

Sergeants-at-Arms:  Luke Becknell, Trace Hansen, & Lyle Enyeart entertained us.  Video Editor Jim Hayes introduced us to a new graphic and sound of our Sergeants as “The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly.”

 

Ann Sweet invited us to Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church’s We Care Warsaw from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 23.

 

Martin Becker reported his daughter and grandkids house was only 1200’ from the path of the Kokomo tornado.  Everyone is ok.

 

Past President Tracy Furnivall is expecting his 2nd grandchild.

 

Jon Fussle is expecting his 2nd child.

 

President Everett Nifong is expecting his 2nd grandchild.

 

Fred Nieter donated $8.50 to our cause.  His habit is to give a dime for every year on his birthday.  It would be great if we had Fred’s energy when we are 60.

 

Greg Binkerd’s daughter is an Apache Helicopter graduate.  She can fly and shoot one.  He thanked us for our prayers at his father’s recent passing.

 

Past Lt. Gov. Jerry Titus was recognized for Loosen Up Day.

 

Julie Runnells reported we were not invited to the Fun Day because we are not old enough.

 

Tracy Furnivall is celebrating 10 years helping our youth at Baker Youth Clubs.

 

Past Lt. Gov. Dr. David Haines was honored for his service to our country by his granddaughter at Sacred Heart.

 

Scott Whitaker was recognized for adding new officers to our top notch police department.

 

Jason Zaugg was recognized for Medstat’s new Syracuse location.

 

Past Lt. Gov Denny Reeve and Merl Heckaman were noted for their picture in the paper at the Service Club Bell Ringing draw.

 

Bruce Hansen and Rev. John Teevan wore coordinating outfits.

 

It was great to see Henry Church.

 

Lt. Gov. John Sullivan got a 10 point buck yesterday.

 

 

 

 

 

Program:  

 

Mrs. Carolyn Stalcup introduced us to our Warsaw Community High School’s Symphony members:  Keegan Bayne, Gabby Beard, Carrianne Bradley, Holly Busselberg, Kristin Conley, Jordan Fredericks, Morgan Funtes, Ryan Harter, Bailey Harmon, Analiese Helms, Morgan Hooks, Morgan Hygema, Kenneth Lightfoot, Jay Liu, Jannalynn Niebbia, Caleb Remocaldo, Victoria Rios-Rivas, & Shelby Whitaker.

 

She led them in a song from their Fall Concert.  Then Jordan Fredericks conducted his own arrangement of Carol of the Bells and Greensleeves.

 

Mrs. Stalcup then conducted the symphony as they played: Jolly Saint Nicholas, O Come All Ye Faithful, Upon the Rooftop, Star of Bethlehem, The First Noel, Let it Snow, and Deck the Halls.

 

The symphony sounded great, with a couple bases, cellos, and several violins.  It was noted that most of the students have played strings for less than 2 years and several for less than 1 year.  Analiese Helms made the All State Orchestra. 

 

Past President John Elliott thanked Dr. Craig Hintz for having the forsight to start our Symphony.  In the future one of our students may play or conduct at the Met. 

 

2/12 Wed. Student of the Week

2/19 Wed. Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund / Sandy Green

2/19/14 Wed. Student of the Week

2/26 Wed. Warsaw Police Chief Scott Whitaker

2/26/14 Wed. Student of the Week

3/5/14 Wed. WCHS Poetry Contest Winners

3/5/14 Wed. Student of the Week

3/12/14 Wed. Warsaw Schools Band

3/12/14 Wed. Student of the Week

3/19/14 Wed. Oratorical Contest Winners

3/26/14 Wed. Warsaw Community Schools Chief Academic Officer David Hoffert

4/16 Wed. DARE / Lt Joel Beam

4/30 Wed. Josh Wildman CEO of Wildman Business Group

5/7 Wed. Splash Pad / Erin Porter

5/14 Wed. Sheriff Rocky Goshert

 

Wednesday, November 20, 2013

President Everett Nifong led our meeting.

>>>>OPENING

94 Optimists & 8 guests attended our meeting.  Eric Lane was the guest of Rich Haddad; Chris Plack was the guest of Jon Fussle; Christon Clark was the guest of Kellie Malcolm; Brenda Hiner was the guest of Jim Bricker; Silvia Rios & Rhonda Helms were the guests of Akash Jain; & Denny & Shelly Reeve were our guests from the Noon Club. 

Door Greeters: Dr. Jenny Lucht and Alan Lucht.

Prayer:  Dave Turner led us in prayer.

Pledge was given to the American flag. 

Promise yourself was said in unison. 

Martin Becker led us in singing Hail to Optimism.

Birthday Honorees:  Ann Sweet, Bailey Harmon, & Fred Nieter.  Martin Becker led us in the birthday song with violin results.

 

            >>>> INFORMATION

 

Membership:  Kellie Malcolm read Chris Scheeven’s and Eric Lane’s applications.  Ann Sweet and Rich Haddad sponsored Chris and Eric

 

President Everett Nifong reported the following Board action: 

No meeting December 25 nor January 1.

The Valentine’s Banquet has been cancelled.  Attendance has dwindled.

 

Past Gov. Ron Donkers & Lt. Gov. John Sullivan introduced us to Optimist International Foundation’s Dime-A-Day fundraising program.  Our club does a great job providing fellowship to about 10% of our district.  We also are fortunate that we are able to serve many youth in our community.  However, some of the overhead for things like the Oratorical and Essay contests at the district and higher levels are in need of funding.  We fund the winners of our own contests, but someone needs to fund the winners at the higher levels.  As a larger club, we need to cover a large part of these costs.  The Dime-A Day program is a great way to do this. Please send your $36.50 to Optimist International Foundation, Dime-A-Day Campaign, P. Bo. Box 952126, St. Louis, MO 63195.  Make sure you put “club # 04555” in the memo section of your check. An even better way to do this is to use a form Ron has to have your card charged $3.05 per month on an ongoing basis. 

 

Canned Food Chairman Luke Becknell collected money today.  Last week we gave $108. 

 

Christmas Tree Chairman Harry Gigous thanked those who set up Owens Christmas Tree lot.  Owens has been very generous to give us $5 for every tree they sell.

 

Salvation Army Bell Ringing Chairman Merl Heckaman reported we are bell ringing Saturday, December 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Kmart and both the North and South doors at WalMart.  When you sign up, remember to take your reminder slip at the bottom of the page.     

 

Past President Bob Jackson and Coach Jim Kessler reported that about $2,000 was raised for the Kosciusko County Cancer Care Fund at the Terry PolstonHoops for Hope tournament.  Dr. Bill Katip reported the highlight was when Jim’s granddaughter sang the National Anthem. 

 

Past Lt. Gov. Dr. David Haines provided our first post to our Year in Review series.  It is featured on the front page of our website.  Here is a direct linkhttps://warsawoptimist.org/1975-1976-year-in-review/ .

 

Remember to bring some money to our November 27 Cub Scout Bake Auction.

 

Past Lt. Gov. Denny Reeve and Shelly Reeve took orders for Poinsettias that will be delivered next week.  Proceeds go to our Noon Optimist Club. 

 

Laurie Schotz announced we will be greeted by carolers at the door on Wednesday, December 11.  They are a preview of the Hoosier Holiday at Warsaw Community High Schools Performing Arts Center (PAC) Black Box Theatre on Friday, December 13 and Saturday, December 14 at 7 p.m.  Tickets are $20 and part of the proceeds go to the Pierceton Chamber.  Call 260-479-9615 for reservations.

 

Martin Becker invited us to Grace College Community Wind Ensemble’s Flashback 1963 concert, Friday, November 22 at 7:30 p.m. at Rodeheaver.  Selections will remind us of JFK and the Beatles.

 

 

Sergeants-at-Arms:  Luke BecknellTrace Hansen, & Lyle Enyeart entertained us.  Video Editor Jim Hayes introduced us to a new graphic and sound of our Sergeants as “The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly.”

 

Ann Sweet invited us to Winona Lake Grace Brethren Church’s We Care Warsaw from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, November 23.

Martin Becker reported his daughter and grandkids house was only 1200’ from the path of the Kokomo tornado.  Everyone is ok.

Past President Tracy Furnivall is expecting his 2nd grandchild.

Jon Fussle is expecting his 2nd child.

President Everett Nifong is expecting his 2nd grandchild.

Fred Nieter donated $8.50 to our cause.  His habit is to give a dime for every year on his birthday.  It would be great if we had Fred’s energy when we are 60.

Greg Binkerd’s daughter is an Apache Helicopter graduate.  She can fly and shoot one.  He thanked us for our prayers at his father’s recent passing.

Past Lt. Gov. Jerry Titus was recognized for Loosen Up Day.

Julie Runnells reported we were not invited to the Fun Day because we are not old enough.

Tracy Furnivall is celebrating 10 years helping our youth at Baker Youth Clubs.

Past Lt. Gov. Dr. David Haines was honored for his service to our country by his granddaughter at Sacred Heart.

Scott Whitaker was recognized for adding new officers to our top notch police department.

Jason Zaugg was recognized for Medstat’s new Syracuse location.

Past Lt. Gov Denny Reeve and Merl Heckaman were noted for their picture in the paper at the Service Club Bell Ringing draw.

Bruce Hansen and Rev. John Teevan wore coordinating outfits.

It was great to see Henry Church.

Lt. Gov. John Sullivan got a 10 point buck yesterday.

 

 

Program:  

Mrs. Carolyn Stalcup introduced us to our Warsaw Community High School’s Symphony members:  Keegan BayneGabby BeardCarrianne BradleyHolly BusselbergKristin ConleyJordan FredericksMorgan FuntesRyan HarterBailey HarmonAnaliese HelmsMorgan HooksMorgan HygemaKenneth Lightfoot,Jay LiuJannalynn NiebbiaCaleb RemocaldoVictoria Rios-Rivas, & Shelby Whitaker.

She led them in a song from their Fall Concert.  Then Jordan Fredericks conducted his own arrangement of Carol of the Bells and Greensleeves.

Mrs. Stalcup then conducted the symphony as they played: Jolly Saint Nicholas, O Come All Ye Faithful, Upon the Rooftop, Star of Bethlehem, The First Noel, Let it Snow, and Deck the Halls.

The symphony sounded great, with a couple bases, cellos, and several violins.  It was noted that most of the students have played strings for less than 2 years and several for less than 1 year.  Analiese Helms made the All State Orchestra. 

Past President John Elliott thanked Dr. Craig Hintz for having the forsight to start our Symphony.  In the future one of our students may play or conduct at the Met.