Warsaw Breakfast Optimist, February 15, 2023

Our speaker today was Chris Scheeren

Presiding – Chris Plack

Attendance – 75

Greeters – Geoff Cavender, Josh Seibert & Jeff Owens

Invocation – Aaron Klein

Announcements

  • Shari Benyousky informed us of the results of the Essay Contest.
  • Triathlon will be June 24
  • Car Show will be May 21
  • Oratorical Contest entry deadline, February 28
The choir sang, “Let Me Call You Sweetheart” to the ladies in the club

“Let Me Call You Sweetheart” was sung by the Choir to the ladies in the club.

Jurgen Voss honored Gene Groninger with memories of his time in the club

Honoring Gene Groninger – Jurgen Voss shared memories of Gene

Guests – Heather Fields, Jennifer Olson, Bob Rich, Camden & Camron Tom,

New member Colton Holtsberry

Membership – Corbin Holtsberry was inducted as a new member.

Check presentation, to Head Start

Check presentation – $2,500 to Head Start

Sergeants – George Brennan was selected as our “Sergeant Intern” today. Many members were charged $1.00 for various bogus reasons. A good time had by all!

Program – Chris Scheeren, Blue Barn & Empowering Voices. Chris updated us on the goals of the Blue Berry Berry Farm & Event Venue. Here is some info on their newest venture: Fundraising for local school corporations.

Do you like delicious pantry items, supporting local businesses AND supporting AMAZING community organizations??? Of course you do!

Blue Barn Fundraising is now offering our “Goal Accelerator” Mini-Fundraiser opportunities to help local sports teams, clubs, organizations and service groups get valuable funds for important goals! No fees. No minimums. And the profits go to the sponsoring organization (we’ll even deliver the goodies to your organization for free!)

Currently, we have one rolling for the Warsaw High School Athletics Rugby team! You can check it out in the link in the comments, or just visit Blue Barn Fundraising (.com) Feel free to support the awesome guys at the Warsaw Rugby squad, or drop us a line to help get some funding for YOUR organization or group!