Presiding – Pam Galloway

Greeter – Layne Sumner

Attendance – 51 in person, 14 via Zoom

Invocation – Bill Landrigan

Guests – Kevin Mc Clintrock, Eden Farwell, Davi Crisi

Announcements – Fall Display thank yous were given out. Sales exceeded $16,000.00 due to the hard work of over 40 club members. Over 180 Fall Displays were delivered and set up at residences and businesses in Kosciusko County.

50/50  Kris Farwell – $32 to Shari Benyousky

Membership – Dave Crisi, Sponsor, Kris Williams 3^rd reading

Birthdays –
Gina Voelz
Dave Turner
Carol Presley-Ousley

Thank you for mission accomplished – Pam thanked various people for their contributions to the club. Also highlighted were the grants that the club

Reading of Past President John Elliott’s document – A story was read that highlighted the struggles of some members of a particular group of people in South Bend.

Awards – Various officers were recognized for their work supporting the club.

*Optimist of the Month – Sally Scott

*Rookie of the year – Todd Davis

*Optimist of the Year – Austin Donovan

*Pillar of the Community – Joe Willkie

Swearing in of Officers – Juergen Voss

Program next week – Kicking off the new year,

Optimistic quote – “Don’t just say you’re an Optimist, LIVE IT!” ~ Pam Galloway