Presiding – Brooke Hamstra

Greeters – Mitch Goon & Chad Goon

Invocation – John Kirkpatrick

Birthdays – Tracy Horrell, Nick King,

Announcements – Fundraisers Reminders & Updates

• Triathlon (06/27/26) = 24 days Jeff Owens & Adam Heckaman
• Fall Displays (online sale starts 08/01/26) = 59 days Kris Williams
• Golf Outing (09/08/26) = 97 days Chris Hanson & Chris McCray

RELOCATION DATES – Mark your calendars for Kosciusko County 4H Fair(3) – 7/8,
7/15, 7/22 @ Grace College Alpha Dining

50/50 – $74 to John & Susan Armacost

Membership –

• Don Wiesehan Jr – Sponsor Randy Polston (2nd Reading)
• Marcie Arndt – Sponsor Kyrie’ Maierle (3rd Reading)

Membership Moment – Ron Chambers was highlighted. Ron told several stories, one of which was 74 years attendance @ the Indianapolis 500.

Program – Judge McGrath & Stephanie Godsey – Re-Entry Court Impacts on the Community. The Kosciusko County Reentry Court in Warsaw, IN, is an intensive, structured program aimed at successfully reintegrating former inmates into society and preventing recidivism. Overseen by Superior Court 1 Judge Karin McGrath, it connects high-risk, high-need defendants with critical tools like housing assistance, therapy, job readiness training, and addiction recovery resources.

The program provides a highly supervised alternative to traditional post-incarceration release, where participants face immense hurdles finding housing and employment. Key aspects of the Reentry Court include:

• Collaborative Funding: Backed by the Kosciusko County Opioid Committee and the city of Warsaw, the court continuously secures grants to fund testing, staff coordinator salaries, and recovery-focused initiatives.
• Supervision & Structure: Participants undergo intensive supervision, mandatory drug testing, and regular court meetings to track their progress.
• Resource Support: The program offers gas cards, vouchers for clothing, and loaned computers for job searching and virtual therapy.

Optimistic Quote -The best way to predict the future is to create it. – Peter Drucker
Next week’s program Meet Milford ~ Karena Wilkerson

Next Week’s Program – Meet Milford – Karena Wilkerson

Presiding – Brooke Hamstra

Greeters – Steve Fogley & Jim Kessler

Invocation – Bill Landrigran

Birthday – Michael Ray

Guest – Tonya Kempton, Vicky Owens

Announcements –

• Fundraisers Reminders & Updates
  • Triathlon 06/27/26 Jeff Owens & Adam Heckaman
  • Fall Displays online sale starts 08/01/26 Kris Williams
  • Golf Outing 09/08/26 Chris Hanson & Chris McCray

50/50 – $36.50 to Maria

Membership – Angie Tom/Paul Finley

• John Sloat – Sponsor Jim Kessler (2nd Reading)
• Kristy Owens – Sponsor Michael Rees (1st Reading)
• Don Wiesehan Jr – Sponsor Randy Polston (1st Reading)
• Allyson Taylor – Sponsor Stacey Leek (1st Reading) – COMING IN JUNE
• New Member Induction – Dana Munson

Sergeants – Abby Smith, Jim Smith and Jeff Owens harassed members with bogus $1.00 fines

Program – Cardinal Services Head Start Program – Kathryn Field, Cardinal Services

Serving Children Ages 3–5

Head Start promotes the school readiness of children 3 to 5 years old by providing comprehensive services, while emphasizing the role of parents as their child’s first and most important teacher.

Head Start is a federally funded program that provides early childhood education, health, nutrition, and parent involvement services to low-income children and their families.

Kosciusko County Head Start (KCHS) provides seven-hour classes Monday through Thursday during the school year. We have a classroom in Mentone Elementary, Harrison Elementary, Claypool Elementary, Lincoln Elementary, and classrooms at our Warsaw location.  Classrooms are licensed, accredited by the National Association of the Education of Young Children, and on Level 4 Paths to Quality. Transportation is provided by parents to and from centers.

KCHS partners with parents to monitor their child’s health, nutritional, dental, and mental health needs and their progress in the development of all school readiness skills.

Eligible children must be 3 years old before August 1 each year.

Optimistic Quote – Try to be a rainbow in someone’s cloud. ~ Maya Angelou

Next Week’s Program – Re-Entry Court Impacts on the Community – Judge McGrath

You crossed the finish line—now it’s time to celebrate! Whether you pushed your limits out on the course, cheered from the sidelines, or helped bring this incredible event to life, you earned a celebration. We are absolutely thrilled to invite our amazing triathletes, dedicated Optimist Club members, generous sponsors, and vital community partners to the official post-race celebration!

Let’s come together to share stories from the race, unwind, and soak in the good vibes.

📅 Event Details

• When: Saturday, June 27, 2026
• Time: Beginning at 11:00 AM
• Where: Cerulean Restaurant | 1101 E Canal St, Winona Lake, IN 46590

🍻 What’s in Store?

We are taking over Cerulean Restaurant to bring you the ultimate post-race experience. Here is what you can look forward to:

• The Beer Garden: The perfect spot to kick back, relax, and swap race-day highlights with a cold drink in hand.
• Refresh & Recharge: Fuel up with great food, refreshing drinks, and fantastic company.
• Unbeatable Vibes: Celebrate alongside the entire community in the beautiful setting of Winona Lake.

“Refresh. Relax. Celebrate your achievement! You did it. Now let’s celebrate!”

💙 A Massive Thank You to Our Community

An event this big takes a village. To our Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club members, thank you for your relentless service. To our sponsors and community partners, this day wouldn’t be possible without your incredible support. And to our athletes, your strength inspires us all!

Whether you’re coming for the food, the drinks, or just to high-five your fellow competitors, we can’t wait to see you there.

Admission is open to all participants, supporters, and partners. See you at Cerulean at 11:00 AM!

Tags: #OptimistTriathlon #AfterParty #WinonaLake #CeruleanRestaurant #CommunityStrong #CelebrateSuccess

Presiding – Brooke Hamstra

Greeters – Gina Voelz & Lois Borkholder

Invocation – Rick Swaim

Birthdays – Traace Hansen & Ron Chambers

Announcements –

• Ken Shamblin and Tom Tearney provided a report on the City of Lakes Car Show. Listed below is a link to a video of the event:
  • 16^th Annual City of Lakes Car Show website
    • 16th Annual City of Lakes Car Show | Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club
    • Times Union article
    • City Of Lakes Car Show Raises Funds For Optimists To Serve The Youth Of Kosciusko County – Times-Union
    • Ink Free New BANTER article
    • BANTER Takes A Spin In Downtown Warsaw For Car Stories – InkFreeNews.com
• NEXT UP Triathlon, Jeff Owens & Adam Heckaman
  Fall Displays, Kris Williams
  Golf Outing, Chris Hanson & Chris McCray

Big Brothers Big Sisters Gift and Recognition – Tammy Smith presented the club with a thank you for the contributions to Big Brothers and Big Sissters over the years

50/50 – $28 to Ot Schroeder

• John Sloat – Sponsor Jim Kessler (2nd Reading)
• Dana Munson – Sponsor Paul Finley (3rd Reading)
• Kristy Owens – Sponsor Michael Rees (1st Reading)
• Don Wiesehan Jr – Sponsor Randy Polston (1st Reading)
• Allyson Taylor – Sponsor Stacey Leek (1st Reading) – COMING IN JUNE

Sergeants – Jim Smith & Jeff Owens

Program – Marty Becker Optimist Singers Memorial Day Program.

Optimistic Quote – America without her soldiers would be like God without His angels.~Claudia Pemberton

Next Week’s Program – Cardinal Services Head Start Program – Kathryn Fields

Presiding – Brooke Hamstra

Invocation – Rick Swaim

Greeters – Steve Block & Lester Pierce

Birthday – Randee Robison

United Way Sponsorship Award – TO Optimist Club for $5,000 – Randy Polston, Ken
Shamblin, Tom Tearney, Jeff Owens, Kris Williams, Chris McCray, & Chris Hanson

Announcements –

• Fundraisers Reminders & Updates
  • Car Show – Tom Tearney & Ken Shamblen
  • Triathlon – Jeff Owens & Adam Heckaman
  • Fall Displays – Kris Williams
  • Golf Outing – Chris Hanson & Chris McCray

50/50 – $38 to Ken Shamblin

Member Moment – Ann Sweet was interviewed,

Program – Friends of the Library Nonprofit-Ann Werk. Friends of the Library is a non-profit group that works to support the Library through fundraising, volunteering, and sponsorship of library events. FOL operates a used bookstore, Story Emporium, within the Library to generate revenue to support their cause.

Anyone is welcome to join the Friends! Members can pay their annual dues at membership meetings or at Story Emporium during open hours. Individual memberships are $20 and dual (two-person household) memberships are $30.

Membership meetings are held on the first Monday of each month (first Tuesday for holiday closures) at 1 pm in Room A at the Library. Guests are welcome to attend with no obligation to join. Members receive 20% off purchases at Story Emporium as well as invitations to member-only events. Members can volunteer to work in the bookstore, contribute their time and talent at fundraising events, and connect with other book-loving, library-supporting people within the community.

Optimistic Quote – Happiness held is the seed; happiness shared is the flower. ~ John Harrigan

Next Week’s Program – Optimist Singers Memorial Day Program