Warsaw Breakfast Optimist, October 6, 2021

Lester Pierce belatedly received recognition as
“Rookie of the Year”

Presiding – Incoming president, Jim Smith

Attendance – 90

Invocation – Bill Landrigan

Greeters – Alan and Jennifer Lucht

Announcements – It was brought to my attention that we have lost one of our own, Jim Reeves. Please keep his family in your thoughts and prayers, and next Wednesday, we will be passing around the basket in honor of Jim and will continue to do so the following week’s meeting.

Happy Birthday to
Ot Schroeder and Mitch Goon

Birthdays – Mitch Goon (Oct. 3), Aaron Klein (Oct.3), Alan Tio (Oct. 6) and Ot Schroeder (Oct 7)

Karen Erba had her first reading

Membership – Karen Erba, First reading, sponsor, Ann Sweet.

50/50 – $51.00 to Rick Swaim

Sergeants at Arms – New sergeants Trace Hansen, Everett Nifong and Tony Cirello honored Jim Reeve with “Five Questions”.

Mike Mushett and Lisa Czechowski, Para Olympic Silver Medalist, were our speakers today

Program – Jill Boggs will introduce Mike Mushett with Turnstone. Turnstone is committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and welcoming culture for employees, clients, and visitors. We know that diversity and inclusivity in all of their applications help us learn, grow, and achieve our highest potential as a collective humankind. The values upheld by the Americans with Disabilities Act include equal protection under the law, individual empowerment, freedom of association, and economic opportunity. Turnstone is committed to demonstrating these values which are important to and for all Americans regardless of race, gender, age, sexuality, ability, religion, national origin, gender identity, and other identities.

Next week’s Program – Kurt Carver with REMC

Positive quote – “If you are not willing to learn, No one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you”- Zig Ziglar