Don’t forget that signups for youth basketball will be held Saturday, December 2, 2017, at the Gettysburg Middle School Cafeteria, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. The basketball program is open to all Gettysburg area students grades first through sixth. The program is free and all participants get a free t-shirt. Please spread the word and hope to see you this weekend!
Archive for month: November, 2017
The Optimist Club of Gettysburg met on Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at the Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary Valentine Hall. A delicious pulled pork dinner was prepared by Biggerstaff Catering.
President Dan Mattern welcomed the members and guests. Dan opened the meeting with the invocation and pledge of allegiance. Dinner was served.
Business Meeting:
- Our guest speaker was Ruth Topper, representing STARS / GASD and Holiday Family Outreach. STARS is an acronym for Success Through Academic Recognition of Students. The mission of the STARS program is to motivate students to achieve academic excellence and improvement and to formally recognize their achievements. Holiday Family Outreach is a non profit organization dating back to 1953. They provide Christmas for low income and senior citizens in Adams County. The provisions include toys for children, apples donated by Rice Fruit CO., and ($25) food vouchers used at Kennies. This great service includes approximately 500 families and between 1,200 to 1,400 children. If you are interested in volunteering to help with these organizations both have web sites with detailed information. Our thanks to Ruth Topper and all of the volunteers for all you do.
- Approval was made of the minutes from the 11-01 meeting and treasurer’s report.
- President Dan thanked all who volunteered for the Christmas Salvation Army Bell ringing date of 12-21. If you are interested in volunteering please call Dan ASAP.
- The Christmas Magic Show telephone solicitation is under way.
- Mindy reported on our Optimist basketball program and sign-ups. Thank you Mindy and Kris for your many hours you give for this wonderful project.
- Wayne will be getting oyster tickets out to everyone, let’s be proactive and call Wayne and request at least 20 tickets !!!
- Sam reported that our 501 C 3 non profit status is on its way through all the necessary legal channels.
- The meeting was concluded by reciting the Optimist Creed.
Upcoming Dates:
- Salvation Army Bell Ringing 12/21/17
- Optimist Christmas Dinner @ Gettysburg Seminary Refectory 12/13/17
- Christmas Magic Show 12/08/17 @ Lincoln Elementary
- Optimist Basketball signups 12/02 & 12/09 @ Middle School 9AM-11AM
- 3/24/18 Oyster/Shrimp Fundraiser @ Gettysburg Fire Hall
- 5/17/18 Golf Tournament Fundraiser @ The Links at Gettysburg
Respectfully Submitted, Daryl Aurand, Secretary
Good evening Optimists,
For Wednesday, November 15, 2017 our meeting place has been changed to Valentine Hall Room 206.
Have a great evening.
Daryl
Join the Gettysburg Optimist Club this Wednesday 11-15-2017, 6:00 PM Social, 6:30 PM Dinner @ the Gettysburg Seminary Refectory.
Join us in hearing Speaker Ruth Topper, representing “Gettysburg Stars GASD and Holiday Outreach”.
Hello Fellow Optimists:
Just a reminder Wed. Nov. 15 meeting with Ruth Topper at the Refectory.
Ruth will represent the STARS and Holiday Outreach programs. Hopefully we can have a great turn out to present our donation to these programs.
Thanks Optimistically
Dan Mattern
The Optimist Club of Gettysburg met on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at the Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary Refectory. A delicious ham dinner was prepared by Biggerstaff’s Catering.
President Dan Mattern welcomed the members and guests. Dan opened the meeting with the invocation and pledge of allegiance. Dinner was served.
Business Meeting:
- Governor Dallas Smith joined us for the evening and discussed requirements for Honor Clubs with part of the criteria being to net a plus (3) for our membership. Dallas also recognized Gettysburg for setting the bar for all of our activities and contributions to our community.
- VP Brian Skidmore introduced his guest, Chris Bender, assistant golf course superintendent at Chambersburg Country Club. Chris and his wife reside in Biglerville.
- Approval was made of the minutes from the 10-18 meeting and treasurer’s report.
- President Dan thanked all who volunteered for the Christmas Salvation Army Bell ringing date of 12-21.
- Doug Miller reported the Christmas Magic Show telephone solicitation is under way.
- Dan thanked Fred Darling for his time serving as Santa Claus and gave a thank you to Tedd Sayres for stepping to the plate to be our new Santa Claus.
- The meeting was concluded by reciting the Optimist Creed.
Upcoming Dates:
- 11/15/17 Next meeting, 6:00 pm Social, 6:30 PM Dinner @ Gettysburg Seminary Refectory Speaker – Ruth Topper, Rising Stars GASD and Holiday Outreach
- 1st Quarter Zone Meeting 11/06 @ 6PM Meadow Hill Restaurant in York
- Salvation Army Bell Ringing 12/21/17
- Optimist Christmas Dinner @ Gettysburg Seminary Refectory 12/13/17
- Christmas Magic Show 12/08/17 @ Lincoln Elementary
- Optimist Basketball signups 12/02 & 12/09 @ Middle School 9AM-11AM
- 3/24/18 Oyster/Shrimp Fundraiser @ Gettysburg Fire Hall
- 5/17/18 Golf Tournament Fundraiser @ The Links at Gettysburg
Respectfully Submitted,
Daryl Aurand, Secretary
The weather is changing and the Gettysburg Optimist Club is getting in gear for Optimist Basketball. Flyers will be going out to the Gettysburg area schools this month. Due to a change in school policy, the flyers will be available on the flyer table instead of being sent home with the students. Youth in grades 1-6 are welcome to participate in this free basketball program. Sessions begin January 6th at the Gettysburg Middle School gym and will occur every Saturday through the end of February. Children can be registered by 1) signing up in person at one of the two sign-up sessions in December or 2) completing the below registration form and emailing it to [email protected] or mailing it to the coaches, Kris or Mindy Accardi at 5A Bonniefield Circle Gettysburg, PA 17325.
Spread the word to make this another great basketball season!
Basketball sign-ups at that Gettysburg Middle School Cafeteria:
Saturday, December 2nd from 9-11am -or- Saturday, December 9th from 9-11am
Registration form: Optimist Hoops Registration Form
PDF – Optimist Hoops Registration
You must be logged in to post a comment.