





Meet Wednesday Mornings at 7:00 am
Kosciusko County Fair Grounds / Shrine Building
1400 E Smith Street, Warsaw, IN 46580
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by Brooke Hamstra · Published · Updated
Wednesday, December 9, 2015
Upcoming Events:
Dec:
12/16-Kosciusko Cares/Marsha Carey
12/23-Christmas carols
12/30-White Elephant Auction
Meeting:
President, Trace Hansen, led our meeting.
57 Optimists & guests:
Door Greeters: Randy Polston & David Robertson.
Prayer: Jim Nesbitt.
Pledge was given to the American flag.
Promise yourself was said in unison.
Hail to Optimism was sung in unison.
Birthday Honorees: Happy Birthday to Jason Zaugg, George Brennan, Chis Kehler, Jonathan Harding and Larry Bishop!
Check Presentation: Art Gakstatter presented a check to Tammy Cotton for the Rose Home located in Syracuse in the amount of $350. The money will help purchase lunch for their Christmas party on Friday, December 11th.
Membership:
Mike Cox conducted:
CEO Report:
Jennifer Pyle announced-Trina Hoy.
Member since-Summer 2006.
Spouse-Roger.
Anniversary-August 28, 2010.
Children-(2) Daughters, Kalee Tuggle and Shyloh Hoy.
Grandchildren-3 Granddaughters, Melody & Maggie Tuggle and Kyla Wood.
Pets-No, but 2 grand dogs (Toby & Snoop).
City of residence-Warsaw for a long time.
Occupation-Currently unemployed, gave her notice on November, Friday the 13th.
Hobbies-Photoshop, graphic art and choral singing.
Burning Desire-To sing with the Manhattan Transfer.
Key to Success-Be honorable, be passionate and be yourself.
Honors-First place in Communication Excellence from the Indiana Chamber Executive Association in 2013, Optimist of the Year in 2010, Past President, Board of Directors, Sergeant of Arms.
Something nobody know-Had a conversation with former Vice President Dan Quayle when he was Vice President.
Favorite Optimist Memory-There are a lot of memories, but her favorite is when the club got an unexpected visit from Father Time and the New Year’s Baby a few years back. Thank you Trina! We appreciate your dedication and ALL you do for the club!
November Optimist of the Month: Awarded to Fred Nieter. Thank you for all you do for the club Fred!
Committee Reports:
Announcements:
Sheriff’s Report: Bill Landrigan provided a report.
50/50: Jim Bricker was today’s winner!
Videos: Touching West Jet Blue Christmas was played. It was a great video!
Sergeants-at-Arms: Robert Bishop, Tim Hamman and Joel Wihebrink entertained us:
$1 Fine:
Happy $1:
Program:
Ronna Kawsky from the Warsaw Area Career Center presented this morning. They focus on the industry and provide resources for students to be successful. Warsaw’s Career Center is 27-28th largest in the state with the 4th highest college credits earned. They are adding new academies next year and continue to grow! Great job Ronna. Thank you for sharing with our group this morning!
Reminders:
Have a very Optimist week!
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