Presiding – Chris Williams

Greeters – Mitch & Chad Goon

Invocation – Dave Turner

Birthday – Bob Jackson

Announcements –

Fundraisers – Reminders & Updates

Fall Displays updates Kris Williams & Steve Block

• Link to order Fall Displays https://checkout.square.site/merchant/MLGTDREBFFSCP/checkout/FJPFIQB733Y6CWVSOXKBQNVW?src=embed
• End of the Year Celebration – Wednesday Evening Meeting on 09/30/26 first, 9/14 was the deadline to RSVP, ~60 members attending
• Ken Shamblen needs two volunteers for 5 PM Registration – Call or text Ken @ 317-431-3534

Member Moment – Maria Beltra’n was interviewed for the Member Moment

50/50 – $37 to Dave Turner

Sergeants – Jim Smith, Abby Smith and Jeff Owens harassed members on “National Barber Day”. Members who were follicly challenged were charged $1.00

Program – Dr. Kevin Day/Warsaw Chiropractic – Dr. Kevin is a graduate of Tippecanoe Valley and Manchester College and received his doctorate from Sherman College of Chiropractic in Spartanburg South Carolina. He has been recognized by the International Seminar of Gonstead Chiropractic as well as various certifications in Extremities Management through the Gonstead Seminar.

While part of AlignLife Chiropractic systems, Dr. Kevin and his team were awarded Clinic of the Year 4 years in a row for their exceptional clinical care. He loves to promote health and wellness to small businesses in Kosciusko County through “Lunch & Learn” workshops.

Dr. Kevin’s passion is helping families stay healthy in an ever-changing world and has extensive experience managing a wide variety of patient cases from pediatric colic and constipation to geriatric ailments and everything in between. When he is not in the clinic helping people live a healthy lifestyle he enjoys hunting, fishing, weight training, and spending time with his wife, Caroline.

Optimistic Quote – “Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.” ~
Often attributed to Benjamin Franklin

Next Week’s Program – Leadership Strategies/Jarod Osborne

Presiding – Brooke Hamstra

Greeters – Joe Thallemer, Marie Arndt

Invocation – Jim Kessler

Birthdays – Brian Pyle, Pam Galloway, Joel Wihebrink, & Susan Armacost

Check Presentation – Warsaw Area Career Center $2,150/Andrea Miller

Announcements –

• Fundraisers Reminders & Updates
  • Fall Displays updates Kris Williams & Steve Block
  • End of the Year Celebration – Wednesday Evening Meeting on 09/30/26 first RSVP email will be sent out today, deadline to RSVP is 09/14/26
  • September Board Meeting – 09/14/26, new Leadership will be invited to attend

• 50/50 – $39 to Marv Miller

Sergeants – The Sergeants fined people for various bogus reasons, one of them being their baseball fandom.

Program – Club Treasurer Corbin Holtsberry and Race Co-Chair Jeff Owens presented the 2026 Warsaw Optimist Triathlon results and unveiled strategic goals for 2027. The 2026 race hosted a record 311 athletes and generated $24,888.35 in net proceeds for local youth programs, exceeding initial targets by nearly 25%. For 2027, the committee set targets of 350 participants and $32,000 in net profit through expanded regional marketing, youth series exploration, and group entry initiatives. The meeting also highlighted key operational wins—including on-site ambulance coverage secured by Angie Tom via Parkview Health—while outlining proactive parking and venue planning to support continued event growth and community harmony.

Chris Hanson outlined the Golf Outing fund raiser highlights. The various volunteers were thanked and participants thanked as well. Approximately $6,500 was raised through the event.

Optimistic Quote – “You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.” — Commonly attributed to C. S. Lewis

Next Week’s Program – Warsaw Chiropractic/Dr. Kevin Day

Presiding – Brooke Hamstra

Greeters – John Teevan & Chris Hanson

Invocation – Ot Schroeder

Birthdays – Nick Deeter, Luke Becknell, Maria

Check Presentation – Ryan Burgher/Agaitas, $1,000 was granted to Agaitas

Announcements –

Fundraisers Reminders & Updates –

• Triathlon Final Results Jeff Owens reported that next year’s Triathlon will be June 26, 2027
• Fall Displays online sale started 08/01/26 Kris Williams & Steve Block
• Golf Outing (09/08/26) = Chris Hanson & Chris McCray
• End of the Year Celebration – Wednesday Evening Meeting on 09/30/26 first RSVP email will be sent out today, deadline to RSVP is 09/14/26, Members free, spouses and guests, $25. Here is the link to sign up for the End of Year Celebration: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1IuNOrPt_uKIzPCdAV8s7fE2pyuvs9voCbVPDPn2WYMs/edit
  

Membership –

• New Member Induction – Kristy Owens – Sponsor Michael Rees, Joel Wihebrink, past preseident, conducted the induction

50/50 – $51.50 to Ron Chambers

Member Moment – Jim Smith & Brittany Lyons – Kristin Huscher-Pahl was interviewed for our Member Moment

Program – Randy Polston introduced United Way Youth Impact, Barry Andrew – Key Youth Programs & Initiatives

• Youth Worker Cafés & Training: Partners with groups like the Indiana Youth Institute and SCAN to offer workshops, trauma-informed care education, and safety training for local youth leaders.
• Brain Development: Supports early learning experiences that prepare young children for future school success.
• Trauma Recovery: Helps children heal from toxic stress and early trauma with community-based support and training.
• A Caring Community: Connects kids and families with compassionate volunteers and mentors through programs like Days of Caring.
• Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library: Delivers free books monthly to local children under five years old.
• Big Give / Tools for School: Coordinates annual back-to-school drives supplying thousands of backpacks and essential items to local students.

Optimistic Quote –

“You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you areand change the ending.” — Commonly attributed to C. S. Lewis

Next Week’s Program – Optimist Golf Outing Results

Greeters – Art Gakstatter & Charlie Wagner

Birthdays – Tom Tearney & Chad Goon

Club Announcements –

Membership – Angie Tom

• Kristy Owens – Sponsor Michael Rees (3rd Reading)
• Jay Hinkel – Sponsor Brittany Lyon (3rd Reading)

50/50 – $41 to David Benning

Sergeants – Potential sergeants were auditioned as sergeants for next year.

Program – Dr. Rachel Hoffert and Megan Smith presented from Grace College Literacy Center.

We enable our teacher candidates to engage in literacy coursework aligned with evidence-based practices while providing avenues for faculty and staff to participate in continuous professional development.

“The science of reading is a vast, interdisciplinary body of scientifically-based research about reading and issues related to reading and writing. This research has been conducted over the last five decades across the world, and it is derived from thousands of studies conducted in multiple languages. The science of reading has culminated in a preponderance of evidence to inform how proficient reading and writing develop; why some have difficulty; and how we can most effectively assess and teach and, therefore, improve student outcomes through prevention of and intervention for reading difficulties.”

Optimistic Quote ~ “Do all the good you can, by all the means you can, in all the ways you can.” — John Wesley

Next week’s Program – Language Matters/Lucas Fonseca. Language Matters is the Indiana-based language company that equips cities and businesses through consulting services, Spanish and French translation, and language-learning programs. Specializing in relating effectively to international communities, the Language Matters team is bridging language and culture gaps through innovation and education.

Presiding – Brooke Hamstra

Invocation – Lois Borkholder

Greeters – Max Mock & Marty Becker

Guests – Chris McCann & Paul Heaton

Announcements –

• Fall Displays – online sale started 08/01/26 Kris Williams
• Golf Outing – Chris Hanson & Chris McCray
• WeLEAD event update – from last week Kris Williams
• End of the Year Celebratiion – Wednesday Evening Meeting on 09/30/26 more info coming

Membership –

• Kristy Owens – Sponsor Michael Rees (2nd Reading)
• Jay Hinkel – Sponsor Brittany Lyon (2nd Reading)

50/50 – $40 to Ron Chambers

Sergeants – Aviation was the topic for the day, members were harassed with questions about flying.

Membership Moment – Jim Smith & Brittany Lyon, Nick King was interviewed for the Membership Moment.

Birthdays – Happy Birthday to Kristy Owens and Joe Thallemer

Program -Warsaw Municipal Airport, Nick King. The Warsaw Municipal Airport offers two mile-long runways, courtesy cars, and safety features as found at larger airports. With the installation of an Instrument Landing System (ILS) in 1994, all categories of aircraft can conduct instrument landings at the Warsaw Airport with weather minimums of a 200-foot ceiling and 3/4-mile visibility. The ILS provides better and safer access to Warsaw and is an economic development attraction for future businesses wishing to locate to or expand within our community. “Warsaw Municipal Airport is where Warsaw meets the World.” -Nick King, Airport Manager

Optimistic Quote –
“A warm smile is the universal language of kindness.” William Arthur Ward

Next Week’s Program – Grace College Literacy Center/Dr Rachel Hoffert