Birthdays:
Carla Carlton, Doug Baumgartner, Steve McGlothin. Happy Birthday!
Check Presentation:
- none
Membership:
Brooke Hamstra conducted:
1st Reading:
- Erica Elliot (Travis McConnell)
2nd Reading:
3rd Reading:
- Kevin Harter (Jim Smith)
Induction:
Program:
Town of Winona Lake, by Nick Hauck, Manager of Village of Winona.
Committee Reports/Announcements:
- Ot Schroeder is Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce Man of the Year!
- Eric Lane received Distinguished Service Award
- Amy Sibley introduced the Students of the Week: Wrigley Crabtree, Nicholas Luna, Lillian Gunder, Tia Johnson, Darian Miller, Lorelle Perry, Diana Valesquez, Seth Hildebrand, Anna Gustafson, Elizabeth Stone
- Chris Maierle talked about the Oratorical Contest, February 24
- February 2nd is National Optimist Day
CEO Report:
- Doug Baumgardner, by Jen Kerns : Joined Optimist April 14, Married to Hanni, three children. Has lived in Warsaw for 17 years. Occupation: City President, 1st Source Bank. Hobbies: Spending time with wife and children, backpacking, golf, weight lifting/exercising, Michigan football, Manchester United soccer. Burning Desire: To be the best husband, father, and leader I can be. Key to success: Be the hardest worker, listen before speaking, have the highest integrity and give God all the glory. Honors: Assistant Treasurer. Something No-one knows about me: I met my wife while performing in a musical production. Favorite Optimist Memory: The optimist singers performances. The Veterans Day and Christmas programs are always uplifting.
50/50: Dave Turner won!
Sergeants-at-arms: Jim Smith, Juergen Voss, and Travis McConnell entertained us.
Reminders:
- Thank You Guests & Members.
- Clean your tables.
Quote:
Thanks and have an Optimist Week!