November 2, 2016

Upcoming Programs:

Nov:

9-Veterans Day Program/Optimist Singers

16-Trine University/Alli Finch

23-Cake Auction

30-John Sullivan’s Musical Talents

Dec:

7-Big Brothers Big Sisters/Kate O’Connor

14-Polywood/Sharon Doan

21-Christmas Carols/Optimist Singers

28-White Elephant Auction

Meeting:

Invocation by: John Elliot

Greeters: Ron Chambers and Joel Wihebrink

Members & Guests: 

1. Blaze Bowers  (Randy Poltston)

2. Mary Crane (Bill Crane)

3. Barbara Kenipe (Don Kenipe)

4. Kendra Karten (George Paton)

5. Tabita Gabbard (Trina Hoy)

Birthdays:

Rick Kerlin and Mike Hall.  Happy Birthday!

Membership:

Brooke Hamstra conducted:

   1st Reading:

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   2nd Reading:

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   3rd Reading:

• none

   Induction:

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Program:  

Beaman Home – Tabitha Gabbard

Committee Reports/Announcements:

• Jenny Lucht talked about the Elves for Elders program around the holidays. There are volunteer opportunities for purchasing and delivery elves.

• Bob Jackson, Hoops for Hope, Nov 18 and 19 at the Manahan OCC. The money raised is donated to the Kosciusko Cancer Care Fund.Sponsors are needed at $500, $250 and $100 levels.

• Andy Swihart -Big Brothers Big Sisters event Nov 10 at the Winona Heritage Room. 8 seats are available. Reception begins at 5:30, dinner at 6:45.

• Merl Heckaman – November 26th, Salvation Army Bell Ringer Opportunity @ Kmart and Walmart.

CEO Report:  by Jen Kerns

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50/50:  Art Gakstatter won $45.50 this week!

Sergeants-at-arms:  Jim Smith, Juergen Voss, and Travis McConnell entertained us.

Attendance: 90

Reminders:

1. Next Week: Veterans Day Program / Optimist Singers
2. Thank You Guests & Members.
3. Clean your tables.

Quote:

“Your child will follow your example, not your advice.” – President Tony Ciriello.

Thanks and have an Optimist Week!