September 14, 2016

Upcoming Programs:

Sept:

9/21-Feed My Starving Children/Rob Parker

9/28-NO PROGRAM

Oct:

5-Thrivent Financial/Cheryl Avery

12-

19-

26-Ghost Tours/Greg Steffe

Meeting:

Past President, Trina Hoy, called our meeting to order at @ 7:00am.

Invocation by:  Guest, Chris Mahan.

Greeters:     Ron Chambers.

82 Members & Guests:       

1. Chris Mahan-guest of Brooke Hamstra.
2. Matthew Townsend-guest of Travis McConnell.
3. Joey Hickerson-guest of Joel Wihebrink.

Birthdays:  Chris Wiggins, Andrew O’Connell, Bob Jackson, Tony Ciriello and Jim Lancaster.  Happy Birthday!

Membership:  

Brooke Hamstra subbed in for Pam Galloway and conducted:

    First Readings for:

• Chris Mahan-sponsored by Brooke Hamstra.
• Matthew Townsend-sponsored by Travis McConnell.

Program:  Dave Anson the Athletic Director for WCHS presented this morning.  He thanked everyone for donations and continued support for the group. Thank you!

Committee Reports/Announcements:

• Ron Chambers gave a Safe Assured Recap and said that the event went great and they helped over 80 kids.
• Octagon Club doing fundraiser, pumpkin project.
• David Robertson is looking for help on 9/30 at Harrison Elementary from 9am-2pm with Back 2 the Days.
• Gina Voelz announced Art In The Park will be held on 9/24 from 10am-1pm at Center Park.  Which is also her birthday!  Please let her know if you are available to help out.
• YAP Clothing Drive-Jen Kerns announced.
• Red Out September-wear Red Optimist shirts.

Prayer Requests:  Please keep our members and friends in your prayers!

• Mickey Smethers recently had knee replacement surgery.
• Don Kenipe fell and cracked 4 ribs.
• Megan Kotarski (Denney maiden name) for the loss of her new baby.

Please keep our members and friends in your prayers!

Check Presentation:  None this week.

CEO Report:  Jen Kerns announced Rob Edling this morning.  Thank you for all you do for our club and in the community Rob.  We appreciate you!

50/50:   Marty Becker won this morning!

Sergeants-at-arms:  Robert Bishop, Joel Wihebrink and Tim Hamman entertained us.

Reminders:

1. Next Week:  Feed My Starving Children/Rob Parker.
2. Thank You Guests & Speaker.
3. Clean your tables.

Quote: “99% of people give up on their dreams.  Be the 1%.”   -Unknown.

Thanks and have an Optimist Week!