Meetings: Wednesday Mornings at 7:00 am Kosciusko County Fair Grounds / Shrine Building 1400 E Smith Street, Warsaw, IN 46580 Mailing Address: PO Box 344, Warsaw IN 46581-0344
Presiding – Paul Finley Attendance – 57 Greeters – Shari Benyousky & Corbin Holtsberry Guests – Mike & Peg Rees, Vanessa Nigg, Allyson Taylor, Chad Larsh Birthdays– Daren Maierle – Wednesday, February 5 Announcements– Grants – No grants for awhile. Membership– Kris Williams – Mike Rees is inducted. We would love if you invite others too! 50/50– Kris Farwell/Ann Sweet — Trish Nichols wins $27! Sergeant(s)– Kyrie & Daren Program –Lt./Captain Chad Larsh – Indiana State Police-Intro by Paul Finley Optimistic Quote– “Keep your face always toward the sunshine – and shadows will fall behind you.” Please clean your tables and invite a guest who would be a great Optimist! See you next week!
Presiding – Paul Finley Attendance – 60 Greeters – Ken Anderson & Troy Tom Guests – JC Aguilar, Jennifer Tikka, Nick Hauk. Birthdays– Lois Borkholder – Friday, January 31st, Carla Carlton – Friday, January 31st , Roger Crouse – Sunday, January 26th, Scott Reust – Tuesday, January 28th. Announcements– We would love if you invite others too! 50/50– Kris Farwell presents $37 to the winner Rich Haddad. Sergeant(s)– Joel Wihebrink Program –Nick Hauck – Village at Winona-Intro by Kris Williams Did You Know? The first game played between two professional baseball teams was in Fort Wayne Indiana in 1871. The first baseball game to be played under artificial lights also took place in Fort Wayne in 1883.
Presiding – Paul Finley Attendance – 56 Greeters – Max Mock & Charlie Wagner Guests – Birthdays– Ken Anderson Sunday, January 19th, John Teevan Sunday, January 19th, Kyrie Maierle Wednesday, January 22nd, Joe Schultz Saturday, January 25th, Dave Lee Saturday, January 25th Announcement- Membership Kris Williams introduces Mike Rees. 50/50– Ann Sweet helped with the 50/50. M&M – Jim Smith interviews Gina Voelz Sergeant(s)- Everett Nifong & Chris Kehler Program –Judge Tony Garza – From Washington Elementary to Whitley Superior Court, Introduced by Rick Swaim. This year’s inauguration will be just the second to fall on Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Congress in 1983 decreed that the third Monday in January would be a federal holiday to honor civil rights leader Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Over the intervening four decades,...
Presiding – Paul Finley Attendance – 61 Greeters – Rick Kerlin & Art Gakstatter Guests – Corrine Schultz, Sue Mock, Michael Rees. Birthdays– David Byers – Friday, January 17th, Dave Taylor – Saturday, January 18th, Juergen Voss – Sunday, January 12th. Announcements– Membership– Mike Rees 2nd reading. 50/50– Kris Farwell/Ann Sweet — Dave Turner wins $36.50 One round of applause for our Sergeant(s)– Max Mock, auctioned off an item. Program –Shaun Mudd – Bowling versus Bullying-Intro by Paul Meeting is Adjourned!
This is an “ALL CALL” for the entire membership. Per organizational rules you are notified that the revised bylaws will be voted, by written ballot, on September 18th, 2024. It’s your club, so please attend.
Welcome to the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club’s Fall Display Fundraiser! Transform your entryway into a breathtaking autumnal haven with our stunning fall displays! Our displays feature the finest fall foliage, including hay bales, assorted gourds, Indian corn, and corn stalks, all meticulously arranged to create a captivating seasonal vignette. Not only will you bring the beauty of autumn to your doorstep, but you’ll also be supporting a great cause! Proceeds from this fundraiser will benefit the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club, whose mission is to provide positive programs for youth in our community. Don’t miss this opportunity to add a touch of fall magic to your home while making a difference in the lives of young people. Offered two ways Delivery Only or Let us clean up afterwards with Delivery and Pickup for a few dollars more.