Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Upcoming Programs:
April:
4/20-Historical Museum/Dan Coplen
4/27-A.C.T.S./Clark Shepherd
Meeting:
Call To Order @ 7:00am
Invocation by: Dave Benning.
Greeters: Ken Anderson & Jim Kessler.
98 Members & Guests:
- Cheryl Avery-guest of Trina Hoy.
- Andrew Heckaman-guest and brother of Adam Heckaman.
- Tim Meyer-Program and guest of Jen Kerns.
- Patrick Haas-guest of Travis McConnell.
- Warsaw High School Boys Track and Field Coach-Matt Thacker and Team.
Birthdays: Jim Bricker, Art Gakstatter, and Wrigley (Track Athlete).
Membership:
Ron Donkers inducted:
Travis Haas-who is sponsored by Travis McConnell. Welcome to the club Travis!
Election:
Rick Kerlin organized the Elections today. Here are all the Candidates:
President Elect: Dr. Steven Hollar
Vice President: Trina Hoy & Everett Nifong.
Board Members: Robert Bishop, Jason Gergely, Brooke Hamstra, Andrew O’Connell, Scott Reust, Jim Smith and Rick Swaim.
RESULTS:
President Elect: Dr. Steven Hollar
Vice President: Trina Hoy & Everett Nifong.
Board Members: Robert Bishop, Jason Gergely, Brooke Hamstra and Rick Swaim.
A huge thanks to all of our Candidates and congratulations to the new Leadership Team!
Program: Tim Meyer from SCORE presented about the FREE resources available for start up and established businesses in our area. Contact the Kosciusko Chamber of Commerce for more information!
Committee Reports:
- Car Show-Jenny Lucht said we need sponsors and door prizes. We are down from last year.
- Golf Outing-will be June 16th. Everett said that one of our new members, Travis McConnell, is going to be our goodie bag sponsor this year! Thanks Travis!
- Triathlon will be on June 25th.
- Spring Break Skate-we had 422 kids come out and skate this year. Thanks to all who helped!
Announcements:
District Meeting will be on April 22nd in downtown Marion. Contact Michele Bickel if interested in attending.
Ron Chambers announced a club visitation on April 15th in Middlebury. Leaving the Bowling Alley at 5:45am and be back by 8:30am.
Optimist of the Month for March Announced: Ann Sweet.
Check Presentation: None this week.
50/50: Bill Katip won this morning and donated it all back to the club!
Sergeants-at-arms:
Joel Wihebrink, Robert Bishop and Tim Hamann entertained us this morning!
Reminders:
- Next Week: Historical Museum/Dan Coplen
- Thank You Guests & Speaker.
- Clean your tables, have an optimistic week.
“I want to inspire people. I want someone to look at me and say, because of you, I didn’t give up.” -Unknown, but clearly an optimistic way to live.
Thanks and have an Optimist Week!
