Presiding – Brooke Hamstra

Invocation – Susan Armacost

Greeters – Angie Tom & Allie Weeks

Presentation of the “Colors”:

Birthdays – Abby Smith & Mitch Goon

Announcements –

• Fall Displays are still being delivered, the project is almost complete

Sergeants – Abby Smith, Jeff Owens & Jim Smith harassed members and guests with bogus fines. Members who brought the “best guest” were fined $1.00

There were three groups to whom grants had been provided that were recognized:

Awards –

• Breakfast Optimist Choir – Martin Becker
• Rookie of the Year – Steve Block
• Pillar of the Community – Rick Kerlin
• Optimist of the Year – Shari Benyousky

New members during 25-26 were recognized:

Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Board members for next year were recognized:

Instead, please join us in the evening (09/30/26) to celebrate a successful year and enjoy a meal together!

Event Details:

DATE: 09/30/26

TIME: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, dinner included

MEETING: 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

LOCATION: 1400 E Smith St, Warsaw

We’re excited to celebrate with you, reflect on our achievements, and welcome our new leadership. Dinner will be provided, so come ready to enjoy great food and company! If you are unable to attend the celebration, we understand that schedules can be busy and appreciate your support throughout the year! We look forward to joining you for breakfast again next week!

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Presiding – Brooke Hamstra

Greeters – Ron Chambers & Marlene Betances

Invocation – Steve Foegley

Birthdays – Gina Voelz

Announcements –

• Fundraisers Reminders & Updates –
  • Fall Displays update – Kris Williams updated us on the Fall Display Deliveries
  • End of the Year Celebration – Wed Evening Meeting on 09/30/26 Big Brothers Big Sisters – Table of 8 Sign up – 09/29/26 @ WCC, 5:30pm reception, 6:45 Dinner & Program

Membership – Angie Tom – Jason Brown – Sponsor Brittany Lyon (1st Reading)

50/50 – $40 to David Benning

Sergeants – Jim Smith, Jeff Owens, and Abby Smith

Program – Jim Smith introduced Jarod Osborne/Leadership Strategies. Jarod Osborne offers customized leadership graining, coaching packages and keynotes. Self-defense seminars are also offered.

• Coaching Specialties: Leadership, life, midlife, professional, and personal coaching designed to clarify vision, remove obstacles, and build actionable steps.
• Keynotes: Practical and memorable speaking engagements focusing on emerging leaders, communication, and resilience.
• Custom Courses: Tailored training programs and courses built around individual or professional needs.

Optimistic Quote – “Kindness is the language which the deaf can hear and the blind can see.” ~ Commonly attributed to Mark Twain

Next Week’s Program – *No morning meeting, Join us in the evening for the End of the Year Celebration

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