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by Brooke Hamstra · Published · Updated
Wednesday, January 13,
Upcoming Events:
Jan:
1/20-WCS Middle School Orchestra/Carolyn Stalcup
1/27-Lakeland Youth Chorale
Feb:
2/3-History of Basketball/Jim Kessler
2/10-YEA!/Jennifer Pyle & Andrea Reed
2/17-WISE/Brooke Hamstra & Chris Mahan
2/24-The Trailhouse
Meeting:
President, Trace Hansen, led our meeting.
86 Optimists & guests:
Door Greeters: Bob Ibach & John Teevan.
Prayer: John Elliot.
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 David Mitchell, James Layne, Dave Taylor, John Teevan, Ken Anderson and one of the boys basketball players!
Check Presentation: Jeff Owens presented a check to Coach Kessler in the amount of $584 for KCCCF Hoops for Hope on behalf of our club.
Membership:
Pam Galloway conducted:
Optimist of the Month-December: Mickey Smethers was announced. Last month Mickey was a Santa for the Santa House and drove all the way to Mentone to go visit a little girl who could not make it to Center Lake Park. Great job spreading the Christmas spirit and impacting our youth in a positive way Mickey!
CEO Report:
Jennifer Pyle announced-Everett Nifong.
Member since-January 2006.
Spouse-Bobbi.
Anniversary-June 25.
Children-(2) Josh and Jared.
Grandchildren-(3) Jayla-3.5, Joel 1.5, & Lakelyn-1 month old.
Pets-Bentley the Main Coon cat.
City of residence-Warsaw since 2005.
Occupation-Commercial banker with Lake City Bank-30 year career.
Hobbies-Golf, cruise vacations and playing with grandkids.
Burning Desire-Shoot even par round of golf, win the lotto and retire.
Key to Success-Honesty, integrity, remaining objective and having a belief in what you do.
Honors-Past President, Chair Golf Outing, Past Sergeant, Past Pillar of the Community, Past Board Member, Past Chair of Membership.
Something nobody know-He is double jointed in his right hand (cross fingers twice all at once).
Favorite Optimist Memory-As new President for the January 14th meeting, he drove into the fairgrounds, noticed many people standing outside in the cold. We had changed caterers and new one did not obtain a key to enter the bulding. Thankfully Art Gakstatter had one, but breakfast was a little late that morning. Also selling Christmas trees with Joel W. Thank you Everett! We appreciate your dedication and ALL you do for the club!
Committee Reports:
Sheriff’s Report: Harry gave us an update on Bill Landrigan, he fell off a ladder and has some bruising, please keep him in your prayers.
50/50: Doc Haines won this week!
Videos: Chris Wiggins ½ court shot for push ups at the Tri-Star Basketball was played.
Sergeants-at-Arms: Bob Bishop, Tim Hamman and Joel Wihebrink entertained us…
$1 Fine:
Happy $1:
Program:
Diane Wulliman came to present about the Indiana Bi-Centennial. The torch will go through our county on Thursday, September 29th. There will be events to celebrate and honor to come. Nominations are being taken through January 31st. If you have a good candidate complete the nomination form and send it asap! There is more information online at www.Indiana2016.org/torchrelay, for volunteering, sponsorship opportunities and to return nomination forms, please email: INkos200@gmail.com. Thank you for presenting Diane, we appreciate the information and look forward to September this year!
Reminders:
Next Week’s Program: WCS Middle School Orchestra
Have a Great and Optimistic week!
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