Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Upcoming Events:

Dec:

12/2-Lifeline/Mark Terrell and Wrestling

12/9-WACC/Ronna Kawsky and Gymnastics

12/16-Kosciusko Cares/Marsha Carey

12/23-Christmas carols

12/30-White Elephant Auction

Meeting:

President, Trace Hansen, led our meeting.

77 Optimists & guests:

• Rick Swain-guest of John Sullivan.
• Trevor Ross-guest of John Elliott.
• Vicky Owens-guest and wife of Jeff Owens.
• Don Paker, Denny and Shelly Reeve-Warsaw Noon Optimist.

Door Greeters:  Ron Chambers & Tony Ciriello.

Prayer:  Alan Grossnickle.

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 Austin Donavan and one of our cub scout guests!

Check Presentation:  None today. 

Membership:

Pam Galloway conducted:

• 3^rd Reading:
  • Mark Terrell-sponsored by John Elliott.
  • Rick Swain-sponsored by John Sullivan.
• 2^nd Reading:
  • Trevor Ross-sponsored by John Elliott.

CEO Report:  None today. 

Committee Reports:

• Merl Heckaman said they still have a few time slots to fill for ringing the Salvation Army bells at Kmart and Walmart on Saturday, November 28^th from 9am-5pm. Contact him if you are interested.
• Mickey Smethers updated us on the Santa House. He said they are moving on Nov. 30^th and they are still in need of Santas. 

Announcements:

• Annual Holiday pass the basket will be sent around in spring of 2016.
• Reminder the Club needs YOUR help. We are looking for:
  • Members to help with the Program Committee for next year.
  • Jim Hayes is looking for some help on the slides for the weekly meetings as well as the Certificates next year. 

Sheriff’s Report:  Bill Landrigan and Harry Gigous provided a report.

50/50:  Jim Reeve was today’s winner!

Videos:  None today. 

Sergeants-at-Arms:   Tim Hamman and Robert Bishop entertained us:

$1 Fine:

• Missy Mitchell gave $2 for herself and husband being sworn in as Winona Lake Police officers.
• .Ann Sweet for her 50^th or 25^th high school class reunion.
• Jeff Owens was not fined, but recognized for his paperwork to his clients as he indicates he is a proud member of the Warsaw Breakfast Optimist club.
• Tony Ciriello for being in the paper with the youth leaders at Chore Time.
• Lyle Enyeart for his halloway joke.
• Several people gave for the 6 academic All Americans at Grace College.
• Tim Hamman reminded everyone that Saturday, November 28^th is Shop Small Saturday. Support our local business owners! 

Happy $1:

• Mickey Smethers is thankful he was home and smelled his hot water heater as it ignited so his house did not burn down.
• Art Gakstatter is thankful for the gas prices….for all of his cars to fill up.
• Sam Whitaker is thankful that Trina Hoy and Ann Sweet are sitting at their table.
• Warsaw Noon Optimist Club thanked our club for participating in their annual poinsettia sale as for our joint community efforts with the youth.

Program:                                                                                                               

The Cub Scout Pack 3729 Leesburg conducted the annual Cub Scout bake auction this morning!  Lonnie Fisher announced the money raised will more than likely go towards a new pinewood derby track.  Merl Heckaman and Bill Landrigan were the auctioneers and did a wonderful job to help raise $783.00 for the Cub Scouts. Great job everyone and enjoy your goodies purchased!  Have a Happy Thanksgiving!

Reminders:

• Invite a guest next week.
• Clean up tables.
• Next Week’s Program: Mark Terrell-Lifeline

• Quote: “See the glass half-full, then fill it the rest of the way.”  Author Unknown.

Have a Happy Thanksgiving and a very Optimist week!