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...