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 – 58 Greeters – Jim Kessler & Kris Williams Guests – Jameson Pahl Birthdays– Happy birthday to Jim Brennan, Ot Schroeder, Bob Jackson, John Armacost Announcements Membership – Kris Williams (3rd Reading for Brian Pile) M&M – Jim Smith & Brooke Hamstra interview Ot Schroeder. Long term member shared early years with us, three sport athlete. cross country, track, band, FFA, 4H. 50/50– Kris, winner $37 to Susan Armacost gave back to the club. Sergeant(s)– Joel Wihebrink & Bob Jackson Program – Shari Benyousky Introduction for Mike Lewis Quote – Attitudes are contagious. Do you want people around you to catch yours? Author is Bob Moawad Next week’s program- Andrea Short – President and CEO of 1st Source Bank speaking on the...
The Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club said goodbye to long time member and Past President Bret Wolf last week. As a token of remembrance and appreciationWe will be passing the hatOctober 2nd, 2024and October 9th, 2024Funds will be donated to the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist ClubScholarship Fund DistinguishedWarsaw Breakfast Optimist Club President1986 – 1987Life MemberOptimist of the Year
The Optimist Club of Warsaw hosted their annual End-of-Year Celebration on September 25th, 2024. The event was a resounding success, with a total of 101 people in attendance, including 64 members and 37 guests. The festive atmosphere was enhanced by the beautiful setting of the Shrine Building, located on the Kosciusko Community Fair Association grounds. Saucy’s Catering provided a delicious spread of food that delighted everyone in attendance. The celebration was an opportunity for members to reflect on the club’s accomplishments throughout the year and to look forward to future endeavors. It was also a chance for members to socialize and build relationships with each other and with guests. We enjoyed a performance by the Optimist Singers. the set list included:Good Evening Optimist (Happy Birthday) Brothers, Sing...
Presiding – Charlie Wagner Attendance – 65 Greeter – Rick Kerlin, Art Gakstatter Invocation – Bill Landrigan Birthdays – Ben Snyder, Bob Jackson, James Lancaster, Gina Voelz Announcements – Check Presentation – Lilly lakes and streams donation to $700 Ariel Wagner Membership – Bryan Pyle had his first reading 50/50 – $46 to Stacy Leek Sergeants – Today was Ben’s and Josh’s last day as sergeants! Program – Bowen Center’s work with re-entry court, Mike Murphy, Senior Leadership Director, Bowen Center. Mike shared with us how re-entry or problem solving court works. Collaborative justice courts-also known as problem-solving courts- combine judicial supervision with rehabilitation services that are rigorously monitored and focused on recovery to reduce recidivism and improve offender outcomes. Optimistic Quote —The only difference between a good...
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.
Birthdays– Happy birthday to Jim Brennan, Ot Schroeder, Bob Jackson, John Armacost
Announcements
Bret Wolf Passing – Jeff Owens
Fall displays update – Kris Williams
Hurricane Relief Announcement– Mitch Goon, Ann Sweet loading up today but it will be ongoing with Milton on the way.
LaunchPad Board Position Opening – appointment by the Optimist Board – Interested, see me before next Monday’s board meeting.
Membership – Kris Williams (3rd Reading for Brian Pile)
M&M – Jim Smith & Brooke Hamstra interview Ot Schroeder. Long term member shared early years with us, three sport athlete. cross country, track, band, FFA, 4H.
50/50– Kris, winner $37 to Susan Armacost gave back to the club.
Sergeant(s)– Joel Wihebrink & Bob Jackson
Program – Shari Benyousky Introduction for Mike Lewis
Quote – Attitudes are contagious. Do you want people around you to catch yours? Author is Bob Moawad
Next week’s program- Andrea Short – President and CEO of 1st Source Bank speaking on the 1st Source Bank Foundation – Grants for