Basketball on Court

Reminder the Optimist Basketball season continues this Saturday.

Saturday, February 23—
Grade 1-3 Boys 9-10am
Grade 1-3 Girls 10-11am
Grade 4-6 Boys 11-12pm
Grade 4-6 Girls 12-1pm

If you would still like to sign your child up please register with the following link: http://gettysburgoptimist.org/news/2018youthbasketball/  Paperwork MUST be filled out prior to participation.

Click here to see the schedule: Gettysburg Optimist Basketball Schedule 2019

Questions? Contact us via email: [email protected], Facebook or phone: 717-220-3416.

Hello fellow Optimists,

Due to expected inclement weather the decision has been made to cancel tomorrow nights Optimist Meeting.  Our next meeting will be on March 6th at the Refectory.  Stay safe for those who have to be out on the roads tomorrow.

P.S.  Sell, sell, sell those Oyster Feed tickets!

Optimistically, Brian Skidmore

Basketball on Court

Reminder the Optimist Basketball season continues this Saturday.

Saturday, February 16—
Grade 1-3 Boys 9-10am
Grade 1-3 Girls 10-11am
Grade 4-6 Boys 11-12pm
Grade 4-6 Girls 12-1pm

If you would still like to sign your child up please register with the following link: http://gettysburgoptimist.org/news/2018youthbasketball/  Paperwork MUST be filled out prior to participation.

Click here to see the schedule: Gettysburg Optimist Basketball Schedule 2019

Questions? Contact us via email: [email protected], Facebook or phone: 717-220-3416.

Basketball on Court

Reminder the Optimist Basketball season continues this Saturday.

Saturday, February 9—
Grade 1-3 Boys 9-10am
Grade 1-3 Girls 10-11am
Grade 4-6 Boys 11-12pm
Grade 4-6 Girls 12-1pm

If you would still like to sign your child up please register with the following link: http://gettysburgoptimist.org/news/2018youthbasketball/  Paperwork MUST be filled out prior to participation.

Click here to see the schedule: Gettysburg Optimist Basketball Schedule 2019

Questions? Contact us via email: [email protected], Facebook or phone: 717-220-3416.

The Gettysburg Optimist Club met on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Valentine Hall. President Brian Skidmore opened the meeting at 6:00 pm with an invocation and Pledge of Allegiance.
This was followed by another great meal supplied by Stacey Green. Thirteen members of the club were present.

Treasurer’s Report: Tom Barako reported that the club is in a nice financial condition.

President’s Report : Brian reported the following:

STARS Breakfast: Brian and Dan Mattern attended this event on January 30. Brian described the various activities and categories associated with the organization. Click Here to view photos on Facebook

Youth Basketball: Kris Accardi presented an update on this program. He said everything is going well and attendance is at an all time high. He also said that coaches and players will be invited to an appreciation dinner.

Oyster Feed: The annual feed will be held March 16 at the Gettysburg Fire House. Wayne said plans are going well and to get out there and SELL!! Stacey mentioned that we will continue using paper plates.

Golf Outing: May 16 Bruce reported that plans are proceeding very well. Foursomes are $320 and Singles $85. More sponsors are still needed.

Wine Festival: September 7 and 8. Brian reported that the parking will be done the same as last year. No rain please!Everyone is welcome to help out.

Christmas Magic Show: Doug Miller said that it was a huge success.

Brian Skidmore will attend the Zone Meeting in Lancaster on February 19. Let him know if you would like to go.

Brian closed the meeting at 7:45 pm with recitation of the Optimist Creed.

Optimistically submitted, Fred Darling

Hello Optimists,

I just want to remind everyone that our first meeting in February will be held today February 6, 2019 in Valentine Hall room 206.  We will still have a meal, so come ready to eat!

I also wanted to pass along that February 7th is considered Optimist Day and members of Optimist International will celebrate Optimist Day throughout the world the first Thursday of every February to promote our efforts in bringing out the best in youth, our communities and ourselves. On Optimist Day, Optimists around the world are asked to wear Optimist attire – shirts, pins, hats, etc. Post your best Optimist attire on social media and tag Optimist International or use the #OptimistDay hashtag. Send your photos to [email protected] to be featured in future publications.

Optimistically,
Brian Skidmore

Basketball on Court

Reminder the Optimist Basketball season continues this Saturday, February 2nd. If we need to cancel practice due to weather we will post as soon as possible on our social media accounts as well as radio station, Froggy 107.7. As always, if your child cannot make a practice we understand. Safe travels.

Grade 1-3 Boys 9-10am
Grade 1-3 Girls 10-11am
Grade 4-6 Boys 11-12pm
Grade 4-6 Girls 12-1pm

If you would still like to sign your child up please register with the following link: http://gettysburgoptimist.org/news/2018youthbasketball/  Paperwork MUST be filled out prior to participation.

Click here to see the schedule: Gettysburg Optimist Basketball Schedule 2019

Questions? Contact us via email: [email protected], Facebook or phone: 717-220-3416.