Warsaw Breakfast Optimist, January 20, 2021

Dailyn Anders read her winning essay from the 2020 Essay Contest
Ryan Martin, Farm Bureau, presented our program today.

Presiding – Mitch Goon

Attendance – 49 Via Zoom and in person 

Invocation –  Pam Galloway

Greeter –  Pam Galloway

Announcements –       

  • Pam Galloway – 2019 Essay Winner – Dailyn Anders
  • Essay Due Date, February 14, Oratorical Contest Held March 28 Shari Benyouski & Jeff Owens
  • Club Elections upcoming Wednesday April 28, 2021
  • TriStar Basketball Canceled due to COVID-19
  • Nelson Golden Glo Fundraiser – May 1st JB’S Furniture
  • Cruise In Car show moving forward for May16th

Birthdays – David Taylor January 18; Ken Anderson January 19;                                John Teevan January 19; Kyrie Maierle January 22; Joe Wilkey January 23

50/50 – $16 to Mickey Smethers

Program – Kosciusko County Farm Bureau – Ryan Martin,

Mission Statement

Indiana Farm Bureau promotes agriculture through public education, member engagement, and by advocating for agricultural and rural needs. 

Guiding Principles

  • Our success is based on strong county Farm Bureaus with engaged members.
  • Our staff listens, supports and partners with our members and counties to create a positive member experience.
  • Our farm families depend upon continued development and implementation of policies relevant to their needs.
  • Our selection of programs and engagement opportunities will be designed to appeal to all generations of members.
  • Our actions promote a positive image of Indiana Farm Bureau and the food and agriculture sectors.
  • Our work as Indiana Farm Bureau will focus on One Team, Member First.

Sergeants at Arms – Chris Plack asked Presidential trivia of various members and charged a dollar for wrong answers.

Next Week Program –  K21 Foundation Update – Rich Haddad

Positive Message –  “LIVE SIMPLY, LOVE GENEROUSLY, CARE DEEPLY, SPEAK KINDLY, LEAVE THE REST TO GOD.”  RONALD REAGAN