Presiding – Charlie Wagner

Attendance – 88

Greeters – Joel Wihebrink, Everett Nifong

Invocation – Ken Anderson

Guests – Bill Cook

Announcements –

• Fall Display pick-ups November 18, 2023, still room for four more people to help pick up displays, arrive at WLM, North on State Road 15, prior to 8 am.
• Santa House is coming! Sign up sheet now available. There will be one Santa and two helpers. Dates for Santa house are: December 1, 2 and 3; 8, 9 and 10; 15, 16, and 17; 22, 23 and 24, 4-7 pm
• White Elephant gift exchange will be December 27, 2023.

Optimist Member Interview – Brittony Lyon and Jim Smith interviewed Marty Becker. Marty ran track in College; had lunch with Bobby Knight.

50-50 – Corey Benz

Veterans Program – The Optimist Singers regaled us with a collection of patriotic songs. Jim Kessler reenacted the presentation of a flag to the parents of a fallen soldier. Luke Becknell shared a story of his Grandfather that served in the military in World War I. Veterans and families of Veterans were recognized through song.

Youth Initiatives – Live Well Kosciusko, Lisa Harman, President and CEO for Live Well Kosciusko. Non profit that promotes the health and well being for residents of Kosciusko County.

Live Well Kosciusko is a non-profit organization that promotes the health and well-being of all residents in Kosciusko County, Indiana. Live Well works to transform our community into a thriving place for you and your family to live, learn, work, play, and visit.   

Next Week’s Program – County Park System Master Plan – Mike Cusick