The Gettysburg Optimist Club is Proud to offer 2 scholarships to the 2020 graduating class and Gettysburg Dollars for Scholars program. To date, the Optimist Club has awarded $25,000 in scholarships since 2005. It is awarded to two students graduating from GAHS who demonstrated high academics and who participated in school activities and community service.
Congratulations to this year’s Optimist winners. We wish you the best in your future endeavours.
Dylan Reinert
School: North Carolina State University
Major: Sports Management
Karla Wivell
School: Old Dominion University
Major: Business Management Administration
Join in the celebration.
Topic: DFS Award Ceremony Happy Hour
Grab a beverage and let’s celebrate the results of our commitment. The virtual ceremony reveal is at 7PM and is a result of the great hands of many. So proud of our organization.
Time: May 20, 2020 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
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Optimist Club Basketball Program
UncategorizedThe Optimist Club of Gettysburg operates a free youth basketball program open to boys and girls in grades K-6, serving more than 150 students annually. The area program emphasizes the fundamentals of basketball, runs for 8 weeks and is a great all-play program. The Optimist Club members select the coaches, arrange for local logistics, and supply tee shirts free of charge. GAMS provides the courts. This is one of many ways our volunteers strive to help bring out the best in kids. Join us in our mission by supporting our club on November 5. #adamscountygivingspree #donateonnov5
Update Your Resume
UncategorizedAccording to Jane Finkle, “Volunteer experience demonstrates your interest in building community and the likelihood that you will be a good citizen in the workplace.” This Month Is Update Your Resume Month, that includes adding your volunteer work. Do you have a desire to make a difference in the world? Interested in becoming a member of our Gettysburg Optimist Club? Contact Us Today!
Celebrating 62 years of Continuous Service in Gettysburg
UncategorizedWhat’s so important about the number 62?? Gettysburg Optimist Club Members have been donating their time and energy to bringing out the best in kids through local fundraising projects and youth activities since 1958. We need you to continue the tradition. Have time? Join our club! Have the means to support our goals financially? Donate Now or Join us at the Giving Spree on November 5! We appreciate your support as we can continue to bring out the best in kids throughout our community through activities like Optimist Basketball program and Reading Is Fundamental.
Giving Spree – Mark Your Calendars
UncategorizedThe Gettysburg Optimist Club is honored to be included in Adams County’s Day of Giving. At the Giving Spree, everyone in the community is encouraged to come together to learn about local nonprofits like ours–and to support them. Like many local organizations still striving to support the community through these challenging times, we’ve had to cancel most of our fundraisers for this year. Without funding, we’re unable to impact the community to the extent that we desire to do so. We are working hard to think outside the box and bring new and exciting fundraisers to light. We hope that you will consider donating to our organization through the Giving Spree on November 5!
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Congratulations to the parents of our littlest Optimist
UncategorizedMeeting Minutes July 15, 2020
UncategorizedThe Optimist Club of Gettysburg met on Wednesday July 15, 2020 at 7:00 PM using the Zoom app thanks again to Junction Creative Solutions. This was our fifth meeting using the Zoom app. This gives us the opportunity to share in fellowship and plan for our club’s future even in the face of adversity respecting everyone’s well being and being there for one another.
Our Gettysburg Optimist Club is alive and well so if you missed this meeting, we are scheduled to meet August 5 at Rec Park and also zoom will be available.
Program:
Our program started with everyone sharing what they are doing with their summer and trying to stay healthy. After the business portion of the meeting Tom Barako challenged members with a game of trivia won by our newest and smartest member Steve Burton.
Business Meeting:
Old Business:
Discussion will continue regarding our club involvement in the 2020 Giving Spree campaign.
New Business:
Upcoming Dates:
Respectfully Submitted,
Daryl Aurand, Secretary
Dollars for Scholars Presentation goes Virtual Tonight at 7PM
UncategorizedThe Gettysburg Optimist Club is Proud to offer 2 scholarships to the 2020 graduating class and Gettysburg Dollars for Scholars program. To date, the Optimist Club has awarded $25,000 in scholarships since 2005. It is awarded to two students graduating from GAHS who demonstrated high academics and who participated in school activities and community service.
Congratulations to this year’s Optimist winners. We wish you the best in your future endeavours.
Dylan Reinert
School: North Carolina State University
Major: Sports Management
Karla Wivell
School: Old Dominion University
Major: Business Management Administration
Join in the celebration.
Topic: DFS Award Ceremony Happy Hour
Grab a beverage and let’s celebrate the results of our commitment. The virtual ceremony reveal is at 7PM and is a result of the great hands of many. So proud of our organization.
Time: May 20, 2020 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89635090961?pwd=M01RU25LVUVGL3pBcTd6b3dOMDRmQT09
Meeting ID: 896 3509 0961
Password: DFS
Meeting Minutes May 6, 2020
UncategorizedThe Optimist Club of Gettysburg met on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at 7:00 PM using the Zoom app thanks to Junction Creative Solutions. This was our third virtual membership, Gettysburg Optimist Club meeting. We had 11 members join in from their homes. We all were in agreement that this is a wonderful way to visit and see one another during this historic pandemic.
Program:
Business Meeting:
On May 5th Marci also participated in an Optimist International Presidential meeting.
Old Business:
Please put this date on your calendar to help the club.
Discussion will continue regarding club involvement in the 2020 campaign.
Please put this date on your calendar to help the club.
New Business:
Upcoming Dates:
President Marci ended the meeting with all members joining in reciting the Optimist Creed.
Respectfully Submitted, Daryl Aurand, Secretary
Meeting Reminder – Tonight May 06, 2020
UncategorizedLet’s Connect!
Meeting Reminder for May 06, 2020
Topic: Optimist General Meeting
Time: May 6, 2020 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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Meeting Minutes April 15, 2020
UncategorizedThe Optimist Club of Gettysburg met on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at 7:00 PM using the Zoom app thanks to President Marci. This was our second virtual membership, Gettysburg Optimist Club meeting. We had 10 members join in from their homes. We also welcomed our newest member Steve Burton.
Program:
Business Meeting:
I will forward this information to our membership which has the link to this meeting.
Old Business:
Please put this date on your calendar to help the club.
New Business:
Upcoming Dates:
President Marci ended the meeting with all members joining in reciting the Optimist Creed.
Respectfully Submitted, Daryl Aurand, Secretary