Warsaw Indiana North District, Zone 3

• Presiding: Brook Hamstra
• Attendance: 47

Invocation/Prayer: Ot Schroeder

Pledge of Allegiance

Optimist Creed

Optimist Song

Greeter: Chad Goon

Guests – Peggy Reese, Peg Robinson, Diana Maierle, Guest from Sleep in Heavenly Peace

Birthdays – George Brennan, David Warner

Announcements

• Update on food sale: Holiday Food Sale – proceeds benefit our General Fund. Our goal was to raise $3,500 exceeded with $4,600
• Santa House kicks off last weekend. Dates Dec 12, 13, & 14, Dec 19, 20, & 21
• Bell Ringing for Salvation Army (12/20 @ Kroger and Walmart entrances, $5k match for the day) We still need 2 people for10-11 am both entrances of Walmart.
• White Elephant auction January 7th. Bring a wrapped gift!
• January 19th Grace College

50/50 – Jeff Owens won

Fundraising Events are all set for 2026

• Car Show (05/17/26)
• Triathlon (06/27/26)
• Fall Displays (sale starts 08/01/26),
• Golf Outing (09/08/26)
• Reminder for a few December Meetings: NO MEETINGS on 12/24 or 12/31
• Membership Moment (MM) – Jim Smith & Brittany Lyon interview Optimist Singers
• Program – Optimist Singers

● Optimistic Quote or Did You Know
QUOTE: “To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake, it is necessary to stand out in
the cold.” by Aristotle

Don’t forget to clean tables, invite a guest, and we’ll see you next week – Meeting is adjourned
Ring Bell