Archive for month: February, 2020

Reminder: The Final 2020 Optimist Basketball session will be held this Saturday, February 29, 2020. The schedule is as follows;
Grade K-3 Boys 9-10 am
Grade K-3 Girls 10-11am
Grade 4-6 Boys & Girls 11 AM -12pm.

Images from last week’s session can be viewed on facebook!

Thank you to all of the participants. It has been a wonderful 2020 Season!

All program information including late sign ups may be found at the following link.  Applications are still being accepted but one must be filled out prior to play.

https://gettysburgoptimist.com/gettysburg-news/2020-youth-basketball/

Reminder: The Optimist Basketball season continues this Saturday, February 22, 2020. The schedule is as follows;
Grade K-3 Boys 9-10 am
Grade K-3 Girls 10-11am
Grade 4-6 Boys & Girls 11 AM -12pm.

All program information including late sign ups may be found at the following link.  Applications are still being accepted but one must be filled out prior to play.

https://gettysburgoptimist.com/gettysburg-news/2020-youth-basketball/

Meeting Reminder for February 19, 2020

Location: Refectory

Time: 6 PM Social  6:30 Dinner

Come join us for a lovely evening with Optimistic Members. Learn what we do and enjoy time with good people.  We hope to see you there.

Gettysburg Optimist Club Meeting – February 5, 2020

The Gettysburg Optimist Club met at the Refectory on Wednesday, February 5, 2020. President Marci Cropp opened the meeting at 6:30 pm with Pledge of Allegiance and homily by Joe Macdowell.

Everyone then enjoyed a delicious dinner provided by Stacey Green.

Program: After dinner Marci introduced our guest speaker Mr. Anthony Floyd. Anthony spoke about the Outdoor Camp and the activities provided to children there. Club members presented a check to Tony for continuing program efforts.

Treasurer’s Report  – Tom Barako reported our present balances and that the club is in great financial condition.  Please submit dues payments at your earliest convenience.

President’s Report – Five of the club members attended the STARS Program at Gettysburg Area High School held on January 29.

Marci and Fred attend a luncheon held by the Chamber of Commerce on February 5 at the Hanover Country Club. The Optimist Club was given an appreciation award recognizing 10 years of support.

Old Business

• Chris and Brian reported on the Youth Basketball Program. The program has been very successful with many positive comments. Club members are encouraged to attend the sessions.
• Oyster Feed  3/28/20 – Plans are proceeding well. Please sign up to help for the day.  Sell those remaining tickets!
• Golf Tournament  – Tom Barako reported that plans are proceeding well. They need more foursomes and sponsors.

New Business

• Tom Barako asked that the club consider having a booth at the Giving Spree in November. Applications are due by April 1.
• Wine and Music Festival –  September 12 and 13. Plans are proceeding well for this.
• Doug Miller reported that the Dinosaur Program will not take place this year. He will continue efforts for future dates
• Mark Cropp said that the Face Of America – Custer’s Calvary team is looking for more members. April 25 and 26. Contact Mark for more details

A total of 12 members attended this meeting. President Marci closed the meeting at 7:40 with recitation of the Optimist Creed.

Optimistically reported, Fred Darling