Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Upcoming Events:

June:

6/24-Triathlon Bags

July:

7/1-KCH Health Update/Jay de los Reyes

7/8-Warsaw Times-Union/Gary Gerard

Meeting:

President Rick Kerlin led our meeting.

79 Optimists & guests:

• Naoma- guest and sister of Ken Anderson.
• Elaine Kramer-guest and wife of Roland Kramer.
• Emily Bishop-guest and wife of Larry Bishop.
• Madison O’Connell-guest and daughter of Andrew O’Connell.
• Chris Hanson and Mike Hollingsworth-guests of Joel Wihebrink.
• Kelly Enele-guest of John Elliot.

Door Greeters: Jen Pyle & Brooke Hamstra.

Prayer:  David Robertson.

Pledge was given to the American flag.  

Promise yourself was said in unison.

Hail to Optimism was sung in unison. 

Birthday Honorees:  Mike Cusick.  Happy Birthday!

Check Presentation:  Adam Turner presented a check for $1,000 to Jill Schroeder for the Winona Lake Parks Department’s Summer Programs.

Committee Reports:

• Golf Outing this week on June 18^th @ Stonehenge.
• Triathlon will be next Saturday on June 27^th. 

Membership:

Mike Cox conducted:

• 2^nd Reading:
  • Chris Hanson-sponsored by Joel Wihebrink.
  • Mike Hollingsworth-sponsored by Joel Wihebrink. 

CEO Report: 

Jen Pyle announce Jeff Owens.

Member since 1982 and 1994.

His wife-Vicky.

Anniversary-March 16, 1979.

Children-Elizabeth, Erin, & Tyler.

Grandchildren-(Grand dogs)

Pets-Wilson.

City of residence-Warsaw for 38 years.

Occupation-Real Estate Broker with Re/Max Results.

Hobbies-Playing basketball and home improvement.

Burning Desire-To play the guitar and to sell the homes of Robert Bishop and Roland Kramer.  Call him at 574-527-1387.

Key to Success-“I may be broke, but I am not broken.”

Honors-2007 Realtor of the Year, 2004 Optimist of the Year, 2007 Pillar of the Community.

Something nobody know-He just donated his 10^th gallon of blood.

Favorite Optimist Memory-(Top 5) 5-Being President, 4-21 years of Triathlon swim team, 3-NOT being President, 2-The club supporting him when he was down, 1-Spending four hours with Rosie and Dale Nellans in a small camper playing cards, NOT selling Christmas trees.  Thanks you for sharing Jeff!  You are one of a kind!  We appreciate ALL you do for the club!

Announcements:

• Indiana North District Convention is August 7^th & 8^th and it will be right here in our own backyard at the Wyndam Gardens. We are the host club with John Sullivan organizing.  Be sure to SAVE THE DATE! 
• July 8^th & 15^th will be held at Baker Youth Club.

50/50:  Rick Kerlin was today’s winner of $48!

Videos:  None.   

Sergeants-at-Arms:  Jeff, Bob & Steve entertained us:

• $1 Charge:
  • Rich Haddad for his sinking jetski.
  • Bill Landrigan went over on the sheriff’s report.
  • Everett Nifong for Michael Gavin missing.
  • Pamela Galloway for not mentioning Optimist on WOWO.

• 5 Questions:
  • Carla Carlton (Veterinarian)
    • What was your first pet? = Dog (German Shepherd).
    • Worst animal to work on? = People.
    • Oddest animal to work on? = Bangle Tiger.
    • Favorite animal to work on? = Cats and dogs.
    • What Vet college did you attend? = Texas AM University.

• $Optimistic $1:
  • Marv Miller for his son Evan making the Dean’s List.
  • Larry Bishop for his oldest grandson winning the State Youth Skeet Shooting Championship.
  • Trace Hansen for celebrating his Wedding Anniversary.

Program:

Chris Murphy, Chairman and CEO of 1^st Source Bank presented to the club this morning.  He showed a video and discussed the history, vision, and passion for 1^st Source Bank.  Great job Chris and thank you for sharing!

Reminders:

• Invite a Guest.
• Clean up tables.
• Next Week’s Program: Triathlon Bags.
• Quote: “We would accomplish many more things if we did not think of them as impossible. –Vince Lombardi.

Have a very Optimist Week!