Presiding – Paul Finley Invocation – Dave Turner Attendance – 63 Greeters – Chad Goon & Austin Rhodes Optimistic Quote or Did You Know?  “I can shake off everything as I write; my sorrows disappear, my courage is reborn.”  Anne Frank  Program –Optimist Essay Winners – Intro – Shari Benyousky  Guests – Jillian, Josh & Emily Culp, Rebecca Elegbeds, Colton Mishler, Jason, Emily, Teagan & Shiloh Alley, Jessica Marroquin, Emilia Samaranayake, Molly Tyler, Maria E. Beltrak. Birthdays– Marv Miller Mon, Mar 24, Tom Ray Mon, Mar 24, Mickey Smethers Mon, Mar 24.   Announcements–  Membership-Kris Williams   – Chris McCray second reading. 50/50-     Kris Farwell/Ann Sweet – Doc Haines won again. One round of applause for our Sergeant(s)-  Jeff Owens & Jameson 

Presiding – Paul Finley Invocation – Jim Smith Attendance – 80 Greeters – Ken Shamblen & Rick Swaim – Same as above or give my a question to ask you.    Oratorical Announcement – Next Week Trish Nichols said that they are still accepting applications by students. Event is next Sunday, doors open at 12:30 pm. Sign up now!    Optimistic Quote or Did You Know? “When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.”  – Alexander Graham Bell  Explanation: If you fail at something, it is ok to regret it. But after a few minutes, it’s time to get up and see what you can do. There is always another...

Presiding – Paul Finley Invocation – Lois Borkholder – Member Charlie Hollar Greeter – Jeff Owens Optimistic Quote – “Every morning you have two choices: Continue to sleep with your dreams. Or wake up and chase them.” – Carmelo Anthony Student of the Week – We recognized the Warsaw Area Career Center, Students of the Week Birthday – Amy Rowe Announcements – Guests – Tyler Gilbreth & Jessica Marroquin Honoring Charlie Hollar – The Optimist Singers sang a memorial song to recognize Charlie. There were stories told about Charlie. Charlie was a member of the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist for 57 years.

Mitch Goon invites members and friends of the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist Club to participate in our first ever Optimist Bracket Challenge. No cost, just bragging rights. Give it a shot.