December 7, 2016
December 7, 2016
Upcoming Programs:
Dec:
14-Polywood/Sharon Doan
21-Christmas Carols/Optimist Singers
28-White Elephant Auction
Meeting:
Invocation by: Ivan Shaler
Greeters: Trace Hansen, Kris Shipley
Members & Guests:
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Katie Wonderly (Trina Hoy)
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Matt Ralston (Scott Reust)
Check Presentation:
- $500 was presented to Octagon Club for Bakers Youth Club Christmas Gifts, by Sam Whitaker
Birthdays:
Larry Tucker, Mike Metzger, Jim Hayes, Rick Swaim, Jason Zaugg. Happy Birthday!
Membership:
Brooke Hamstra conducted:
1st Reading:
- Dr. Matt Ralston (Scott Reust)
2nd Reading:
- Katie Wonderly (Trina Hoy)
3rd Reading:
- none
Induction:
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none
Program:
Big Brothers/Big Sisters (Shelly Schwab and Sue Pointer)
Committee Reports/Announcements:
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Merl Heckaman thanked the Bell Ringers for the Salvation Army. We raised $1,452.79 for them.
- Elves for Elders (Alan Lucht) looking for people to deliver packages to the elderly. Presents will be here next week
- Santa House (Andy O’Connell) has been successful so far. They’ve seen 111 kids.
- Chris Mahan Oratorical Contest, Feb 24 at Courthouse. 17 or younger as of October 1. “Difference Optimism can make in the world.”
CEO Report: by Jen Kerns
- none
50/50: Mike Metzger won!
Sergeants-at-arms: Jim Smith, Juergen Voss, and Travis McConnell entertained us.
Attendance: 87
Reminders:
- Thank You Guests & Members.
- Clean your tables.
Quote: none
Thanks and have an Optimist Week!