Warsaw Breakfast Optimist, May 6, 2026

Ryan Moore, Christmas With a Cop, was our speaker

Presiding – Brooke Hamstra

Stacy Leek was our greeter

Greeter – Stacy Leek

Invocation – Ken Anderson

Happy Birthday to David & Jim Smith

Birthdays – Jeffrey Crawford & Cale Fahringer

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. Jon Teevan guaranteed good weather!
  • IN North District Mtg/Oratorical Contest Update and Optimist Noon Club Nelson’s
  • Chicken Tickets – Bob Walsh
Jim Smith won the 50/50 drawing today of $50

50/50 – $50 to Jim Smith

Membership –

John Sloat – Sponsor Jim Kessler (1st Reading)
Dana Munson – Sponsor Paul Finley (1st Reading)

Program – David Byers introducing Christmas with a Cop – Officer Ryan Moore. The Kosciusko County Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Lodge 149 hosts an annual “Christmas with a Cop” event in Warsaw typically in December at the local Meijer. The program pairs local law enforcement officers with around 130–170+ children to shop for holiday gifts, aiming to build community relationships and support families.

Key Details of the Program:

  • Purpose: The event, organized by FOP Lodge 149, allows children from across the county to buy toys and clothes with officers.
  • Location/Participants: Held at the Warsaw Meijer, it involves officers from the Warsaw Police Department, Kosciusko County Sheriff’s Office, and other local agencies.
  • Support: The event is supported by local donors and sponsors like Lewis Salvage and FlowTech.
  • Donations: Donations can be sent through FOP 149’s PayPal (FOP149@gmail.com) or by contacting local police departments.

The event commonly features Santa and Mrs. Claus and serves to brighten the holidays for children identified as in need

Sergeants – Jim Smith, Jeff Owens, and Abby Smith

Optimistic Quote
– Synergy – the bonus that is achieved when things work together harmoniously. ~ Mark Twain


Next Week’s Program
– Friends of the Library Nonprofit

Several members wore similar “light blue” clothing