Warsaw Breakfast Optimist, January 24, 2024

Mark Norris, Grace College Professor of European and World History; Pre-Law Advisor and Director Winona History Center, was our speaker today

Presiding – Charlie Wagner

Attendance – 75

Greeter – Gina Volez & Austin Donovan

Invocation – Layne Sumner

Guests – Matt Goebel Frank Benyousky, Holly Benyousky

Announcement – There is still a need for leadership for the Golf Outing.

50/50 – $35 to Todd Davis

Membership – 2nd reading for Amy LaRue

Sergeants – Sergeant Ben Snyder asked members were asked why they were late. Then the oldest at each table were asked to identify a significant event during their lifetime. Finally members were asked various historical questions.

Program – Frank Benyousky introduced Mark Norris, Grace College Professor of European and World History; Pre-Law Advisor and Director Winona History Center. Mark shared pictures and stories of his trip to Jerusalem.

This Quip from Ben Snyder:

What do Archaeologists and our club have in common?

  • Must get up early
  • Persistence
  • Optimism

Why should you never ask an archaeologist to tell a joke? They are always dirty.

Next week’s program – Small Batch Farming, Creation Celebration, Mark Vanlaningham