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by Brooke Hamstra · Published · Updated
Wednesday, July 29, 2015
Upcoming Events:
Aug:
8/5-Mindfulness/Max Sherman
8/12-AWL/Darla M.
8/19-Sushi/Aung from Owen’s
8/26-Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice/Kim Nance
Sept:
9/2-
9/9-WCHS Athletics/Dave Anson
9/16-Seasons HomeCare/Karen Kauffman
9/23-
9/30-NO PROGRAM!
Meeting:
President Rick Kerlin led our meeting.
Door Greeters: Larry Tucker.
Prayer: Ivan Schuler.
Pledge was given to the American flag.
Promise yourself was said in unison.
Hail to Optimism was sung in unison.
Birthday Honorees: Happy Birthday Kyle Dukes!
Mel’s Marauders:
George Brennan
John Elliott
Lyle Enyeart
Brooke Hamstra
Bob Ibach
Juergen Voss
Rick Kerlin
Jim Kessler
Scott Reust
Andrew Swihart
Joe Wilkey
Tony Ciriello
Check Presentation: Jeff Owens presented a check to Nate Bosch for Lakes and Streams in the amount of $700.
Committee Reports: None today.
Membership:
Mike Cox announced 2nd Reading:
CEO Report:
Jennifer Pyle announced-Steve Hollar.
Member since-1994.
Spouse-Jennifer.
Anniversary-11-29-90 (25 years this year).
Children-Bennett (Senior at Wheaton College), Meredith (Jr at Grace College), Jonny (Freshman at Butler).
Grandchildren-Not at this time of life.
Pets-Dog named Roxie.
City of residence-Warsaw for his lifetime.
Occupation-Dentist.
Hobbies-Golf, Travel and Family.
Burning Desire-To travel around the world on a 30 day trip.
Key to Success-Retire and you go. Realize God is your light and savior.
Honors-Sergent at Arms.
Something nobody know-He just got back from Iceland.
Favorite Optimist Memory-Selling Christmas trees with Mike Hall and calling the President of the club, Dr. Joe Thallemer, that the camper was on fire and seeing him speed down to the fairgrounds to investigate the non-fire. Thank you for sharing Steve! We appreciate ALL you have done and ALL that you continue to do for the club!
Announcements:
Sheriff’s Report:
Bill gave a report.
50/50: George Brennan was today’s winner of the $108 pot!
Videos: None.
Sergeants-at-Arms: Jeff and Steve entertained us:
I only caught 3 questions this week…..oops sorry!
Program:
Dr. Nathan Bosch from Center for Lakes & Streams presented this morning. He discussed chemical spills statistics, best practice procedures and preventative measures we can all take part in to help our community! They have been working on a project to help clear the trees in our river as well to help make it more of a tourist attraction. Thank you for presenting Nathan!
For more information contact:
Nathan S. Bosch, Ph. D.
Director Center for Lakes & Streams
Phone: (574) 372-5100
Fax: (574) 372-5124
Email: boschns@grace.edu
Reminders:
Next Week’s Program: Mindfulness-Max Sherman.
Quote: “Optimism is the harmony between man’s spirit and of God pronouncing His works good.” -Helen Keller.
Have a very Optimist Week!
Credit Card Fees Paid Courtesy of Jeff Owens, RE/MAX RESULTS