Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Upcoming Programs:
Aug:
8/3-Goodwill/Lauren Byers
8/10-Warsaw Education Foundation/Barb Smolen
8/17-Lakes & Streams/Dr. Nate Bosch
8/24-National Weather Service/Mike Lewis
8/31-Beloved, Not Forgotten/Dawnna Plummer
Sept:
9/7-Polywood/Sharon Doan
9/14-WCHS Athletics/Dave Anson
9/21-Ghost Tours/Greg Steffe
9/28-NO PROGRAM
Meeting:
Call To Order @ 7:00am.
Invocation by: Ivan Schuler.
Greeters: Jim & Brenda Bricker.
102 Members & Guests:
- Janie Cope-guest and daughter of Don Kenipe.
- Caitlin Yoder-receiving a check.
- Zach Smith-guest and son of Jim Smith.
- Barb Smolen-Program.
- Kate O’Connor & Shelly Schwab-receving a check.
- Marcus Hosttetler-guest of George Brennan.
Birthdays: Marty Becker, Kyle Dukes and Jill Boggs. Happy Birthday!
Membership: None today.
Program: Barm Smolen from Warsaw Education Foundation presented this morning. Thank you for the information and for sharing!
Check Presentation:
- Trina Hoy presented a check to Caitlin Yoder from Lakes and Streams in the amount of $700 to help support their Lake Adventure Day.
- John Sullivan presented a check to Kate O’Connor and Shelly Schwab in the amount of $500 to help support Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Committee Reports/Announcements:
- District Meeting will be on Aug. 20th at Das Essenhaus. Please contact Michele Bickel if you are interested in attending.
- We need help with the Optimist Directory, please contact Jim Hayes if you can help. Also contact him if any of your contact information has changed.
- Luke Becknell passed the basket this week and will be passing it again next week too for Christmas in July to help those in need in our community.
- Sign up sheet for the Annual Big Wheel Race sponsored by Penguin Point, volunteers are needed.
- Optimist Directory is in the works, please contact Jason Rich regarding your contact information or advertising opportunities.
- Club Visitation will be Aug. 9th going to the Plymouth Optimist Club. Get in touch with Ron Chambers if you are interested in going.
- Triathlon raised $8,100 this year, GREAT job everyone!!!
Optimist of the Month-June: Jim Hayes! Congratulations Jim and THANK YOU for ALL you do for our club!
50/50: Joe Sutton is this weeks winner.
Sergeants-at-arms: Entertained us.
Reminders:
- Next Week: Goodwill/Lauren Byers.
- Thank You Guests & Speaker.
- Clean your tables.
Quote: “It’s supposed to be difficult. No resistance, no growth. Challenges introduce you to your potential.” -Darren Hardy.
Thanks and have an Optimist Week!
