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Warsaw Breakfast Optimist, November 26, 2025

Greg Mellinger, Rochester Optimist Club, was our speaker today

Presiding – Brooke Hamstra

Our Greeters today were Michael Rees & Steve Block

Greeters – Michael Rees & Steve Block

Invocation – John Armaacost

Happy Birthday to Lester Pierce and Austin Donovan

Birthdays – Lester Pierce & Austin Donovan

Announcements –

  • Holiday Food Sale, Sign Up Sheets are out sales are ongoing, closing date is next Wednesday, December 3, 2025
  • Santa House – Dec 5, 6, & 7, Dec 12, 13, & 14, Dec 19, 20, & 21
  • Salvation Army Ringing of the Bell – Sat, 12/20 @ Walmart & Kroger entrances, $5k Match for the day
  • December: NO MEETINGS on 12/24 or 12/31
  • Fundraisers: Car Show (05/17/26), Triathlon (06/27/26), Fall Displays (sale starts 08/01/26), Golf Outing (09/08/26)
  • Need help with the Audio Visual for each meeting
  • White Elephant Auction will be held January 7, 2026
The Club donated $750 to KYLA pictured are Brooke Hamstra, Cindy Klusman and
Chad Goon

Grant Check Presentation – KYLA, Cindy Klusman $750, Chad Goon

Max Mock was the focus for our Membership Moment

Membership Moment – Max Mock was interviewed, we learned his background, family and business.

The 50/50 winner was Chris McCray for $37.50

50/50 –

Sergeants – Abby Smith and Jim Smith asked the members about Thanksgiving Food Traditions

Program – Rochester Optimist Club, this is the club that provides the pumpkins and gourds for our Fall Displays. The Optimist Club of Rochester, Indiana has their annual Pumpkin Booth going on!! Be sure to stop by for all your fall decorating needs. Located on State Road 25 in Rochester; across from the Mill Creek Golf Course & Nubiano’s Pizza.

The Optimist Club of Rochester supports SO many of our local organizations throughout the entire year! Your purchases from this Pumpkin Booth make a huge impact on our community!!

Optimistic Quote – “Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.” ~ Eckhart Tolle