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by Brooke Hamstra · Published · Updated
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
Upcoming Events:
July:
7/22-WACC/Ronna Kawsky (Back at the Shrine Building)
7/29-Lakes and Streams/Nate Bosch
Aug:
8/5-Mindfulness/Max Sherman
8/12-AWL/Darla M.
Meeting:
President Rick Kerlin led our meeting.
86 Optimists & guests:
Door Greeters: Ann Sweet & Ron Donkers.
Prayer: David Haines.
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 Carson Kerlin!
Check Presentation:
Committee Reports:
Membership:
None this morning.
CEO Report:
Jen Pyle announced-Art Gakstatter.
Member since October 13, 1993 and was sponsored by John Elliot.
His wife is Cookie (Carolyn).
Anniversary-Many.
Children-Allison, Angie Tom, & Andee Tilden.
Grandchildren-1 Girl and 7 Boys.
Pets-3 dogs (2 yorkies and 1 canine terrior).
City of residence-Winona Lake 41 years.
Occupation-Mostly retired, sold his business and has some rental properties.
Hobbies-Collect cars, boats, golf carts, memorabilia.
Burning Desire-No comment, to be CEO of week.
Key to Success-Hard work, surround yourself with smart people.
Honors-Optimist of the year (twice).
Something nobody know-He lost his Optimist badge this month.
Favorite Optimist Memory-When a former Optimist Member, Dan Woods, kissed a pig!
Thank you for sharing Art! We appreciate ALL you have done and ALL that you do for the club!
Announcements:
Sheriff’s Report:
Bill gave a report.
50/50: Art Gakstatter was today’s winner of the $106 pot!
Videos: None.
Sergeants-at-Arms: Jeff, Bob & Steve entertained us:
Program:
Davy Troxel shared his passion for the Civil War and artifacts from that time. He showed us several of the items in his collection ranging from uniforms, weapons, and accessories soldiers carried on the battlefield. Thank you for presenting Davy!
Reminders:
Next Week’s Program: WACC – Ronna Kawsky.
Quote: “Optimism will grow like a flower if the soil be properly prepared.” -Arthur Lync.
Have a very Optimist Week!
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