





Meet Wednesday Mornings at 7:00 am
Kosciusko County Fair Grounds / Shrine Building
1400 E Smith Street, Warsaw, IN 46580
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by Brooke Hamstra · Published · Updated
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Upcoming Events:
Sept:
9/30-President’s Program
Oct:
10/7-Open
10/14-WPD Citizens Police Academy
10/21-Kosciusko Cares/Tammy Cotton
10/28-Oregon Trails Experience/Randy Polston
Meeting:
President Rick Kerlin led our meeting.
90 Optimists & guests:
Door Greeters: Mike Cox and Art Gakstatter.
Prayer: Ken Anderson.
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 Gina Voelz and Carol Presley Ously!
Check Presentation:
Art Gakstatter presented a check to Jim Smith from the FOP Kosciusko County Lodge #149 in the amount of $200 from the club.
Michele Bickel presented a check to Trina Hoy from Big Brothers/Big Sisters in the amount of $500 to help sponsor a motivational speaker.
Committee Reports:
Membership:
Mike Cox conducted:
CEO Report:
Jennifer Pyle announced-Millie Andrews.
Member since-April 1, 2000.
Spouse-Denny Andrews.
Anniversary-Feb. 14, 1996.
Children-1 son and 2 daughters.
Grandchildren-5 grand daughters and 3 great-grandchildren.
Pets-Maggie, a rescued English Bulldog.
City of residence-Etna Green for 4 years.
Occupation-Retired elementary teacher-38 years at Washington Elementary, which was the same school she attended as a child.
Hobbies-Music, knitting, sewing.
Burning Desire-To go to Hawaii.
Key to Success-Determination and hard work.
Honors-Rookie of the Year.
Something nobody know-Charlie Hollar was the first boy to see her naked and he says he doesn’t remember it!
Favorite Optimist Memory-the fellowship enjoyed while working with other Optimists on club projects. Thank you so much Millie! We appreciate your efforts and ALL you do for the club!
Announcements:
Sheriff’s Report:
50/50: Jim Reeves was today’s winner!
Videos: None today.
Sergeants-at-Arms: Jeff, Bob and Steve were all back to entertain us this morning:
Program:
Our very own club member, Joe Wilkey presented this morning on CERT Disaster. Thank you for sharing Joe!
Reminders:
Next Week’s Program: Year End Awards Program.
Next Week’s guests:
Quote: “Optimism doesn’t wait for facts. It deals with prospects. Pessimism is a waste of time.” -Norman Cousins.
Have a safe and very Optimist Week!
* A very special thanks to Jennifer Pyle for taking notes this week in Brooke Hamstra’s absence. Thank you Jen! *
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