Members have been bringing out the best in kids for over 65 years with support from folks in the community. The Gettysburg Optimist Club will be participating in the 2023 Giving Spree.
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The Optimist Club of Gettysburg met on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, 6 PM at Detrick Village Community Center Gettysburg. We had 15 members present and 1 guest speaker (Scott Hartwig) representing the Gettysburg Community Theater for our meeting. President Gary grilled hamburgers and hotdogs and Brian served pasta salad and baked beans. Dan and Daryl helped with beverages and helping where needed. President Gary welcomed all in attendance.
Business Meeting:
1. Secretary’s Report: Approved.
2. Treasure’s report: Approved
3. President’s Report:
- a. Guest speaker from the Gettysburg Community Theater – Scott Hartwig, President of the board of directors. Scott has been involved with the Gettysburg Community since 2014. He spoke of his personal involvement with the theater and told us they have over 100 volunteers at anyone time and 2 full-time paid staff. They have many activities/shows including opportunities for special needs children. They also reach 275 youth from Adams County in shows and camps. Scott expressed an emphasis on “Community” in their name with and how the theater is teaching confidence. We can feel proud to be partnering with The Gettysburg Community Theater in reaching the children of our community.
- b. Officer nominations were made and approved for our 2023-2024 Optimist Calendar year.
President: Brent Smith, Vice President: Dan Mattern, Secretary: Daryl Aurand, Treasurer: Randy Smith, Board of Directors: Wayne Hill, Brian Skidmore, Gary Rappoldt, and Fred Darling.
- c. Our next social event will be on Wednesday 9/20, 6PM at Fourscore Brewery, Gettysburg
Old Business
4. Optimist Basketball (Chair Brian Skidmore)
5. Respect for Law (Chair Doug Miller)
6. Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival Parking (Chair Brian Skidmore)
- a. Saturday 9/9, 10AM – 3PM, Sunday 9/10 10AM – 3PM
- b. The sign-up sheet was passed around at the meeting. For those of us who did not sign-up please be in touch with Brian. Email: bskidmore58@gmail.com we need all hands on deck to help at this important fund-raising event.
7. Adams County Foundation Giving Spree (Chair Joe MacDowell & Fred Darling)
- a. Date of ACCF Giving Spree on Thursday November 9, 2023
- b. Optimist Club of Gettysburg Code #71
- c. We can give in person on 11/9/23, or online at ACCFGivingSpree.org, or call 717-337-0060
8. RIF & Environmental Ed (Chair Lyne Aurand)
9. Golf Tournament Fundraiser (Chair Gary Rappoldt) Discussed checking other venues/courses to hold the event. Gary will check on pricing and then hit the ground running the end of January to have the tournament ready for 5/16/2024.
10. Brian had previously suggested a meeting in the fall to bring your adult child or friend.
11. This is simply a reminder from our May 6th meeting: several members voiced their opinion that Activities Account funds be spent only on Activity Expenses. Members should pay for their monthly meals from the General Account. If the meal cost exceeds the allowance, then pay the additional from pocket. The specifics will be presented at the next meeting by the Board of Directors. Approved by general membership vote at our 1-4-2023 meeting: to pay for guests and guest speakers from Activities Account at meetings.
12. Little League Baseball
- a. Al reported we should investigate sponsorship signage and Daryl agreed to make a contact.
New Business
1. Optimist Social at Four Score Gettysburg on Wednesday, September 20 @ 6PM
2. Discussion on ways to use email/social media legally to raise funds/awareness for the club.
3. Discussion on dues increase to cover expenses
4. Golf Chairman is going to get proposals for alternative tournament venues
5. Brian stepping down as Chairman of the Winefest Parking
6. Christmas Salvation Army Bell Ringing, December 19
Upcoming Dates:
● 9/9 & 9/10 Wine and Music Festival Parking
● 9-20 Social evening at Fourscore Brewery 6PM
● 10/18 Installation Banquet @ Mansion House, Fairfield, PA (Sign-up with separate email)
● 10/25 Board Meeting and calendar planning
● 11/1 Meeting, location TBD
● 12/6 Save the date Family Christmas Party
● 12/19 Christmas Salvation Army Bell Ringing
Respectfully Submitted, Daryl Aurand, Secretary
Optimist Club of Gettysburg Meeting Minutes – August 2 2023
The Optimist Club of Gettysburg met on Wednesday, August 2,2023, at the Gettysburg Rec Park. The club hosted the Fourth Quarter Zone Meeting. We had 11 club members present as well as two Zone representatives from Lancaster. Gary welcomed all of our visitors to our meeting.
Stacey Green provided a delicious dinner which all enjoyed.
Speaker, Lieutenant Governor Sue Grimm shared a slide presentation regarding her experiences in Sierra Leone, Africa. She was sponsored by the United Methodist Church. Her presentation was entitled “A World Away” and focused on children’s activities in a village. It was very interesting and informative.
Marci commented:
Pick of the County nominations are complete. I’m happy to report that the Optimist Club of Gettysburg was selected as one of the top 5 in the Non profit category.
Now we need votes to secure the Top position and carry on the legacy in our category! We need voters! Here’s how!
– Go to https://www.gettysburgtimes.com/pick_of_the_counties/#// or pull the form from the Gettysburg Times Newspaper
– Select Helping Hands
– Vote Optimist Club of Gettysburg for Non-Profit
While voting, why not vote for other member’s businesses and organizations? I see where many Optimist members are competing for some great awards; ACNB, Bigerstaff’s, RMF (2 categories), Rosie’s (4 categories), Salzman King and many more. Please share the love. After all… they support the Optimist Club all year long!!! We are stronger together!
Brian Skidmore mentioned that more volunteers are needed for the Wine and Music Festival 9/9 and 9/10. If you are available, please reach out to him.
Upcoming Dates:
8/16 Social Evening Foursquare – 6:00pm
9/6 Regular Meeting – Deatrick Village Community Center
9/9-910 Wine and Music Festival
10/4 Installation Meeting
10/13 Board Meeting
Optimistically Submitted, Fred Darling
The Optimist Club of Gettysburg met on Wednesday, July 19, 2023, for our summer picnic hosted at Sue and Wayne Hill’s residence. I did not get a head count but I’m certain we had approximately 30 people in attendance.
We enjoyed burgers and hot dogs off the grill compliments of Stacey. Members provided an assortment of delicious, covered dishes.
Thank you again Wayne and Sue for hosting this social event and opening your home to host our summer picnic.
This was a wonderful social evening enjoyed by all.
Upcoming Dates:
● 7/19 Optimist family picnic at Wayne & Sue Hill’s 6PM
● 8/2 4th Quarter Zone Meeting, Gettysburg will host at Rec Park (Fireman’s Pavilion) 6PM
● 8/16 Social evening at Fourscore Brewery 6PM
● 9/6 Regular Meeting, Gettysburg Community Theater guests
● 9/9 & 9/10 Wine and Music Festival Parking
● 10/4 Installation Meeting
● 10/13 Board Meeting and calendar planning
Respectfully Submitted, Daryl Aurand, Secretary
Gettysburg Optimist Social this Wednesday June 21, 6 PM @ Four Score in Gettysburg.
See you there.
The Optimist Club of Gettysburg met on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, 6 PM at SavorHood Gettysburg. We had an opportunity to experience the Savorhood food hall and bar’s many varied choices of eateries and beverages. Thank goodness for boxes to go for the food I could not finish. We had 17 members present and 3 prospective membership guests for our meeting. President Gary welcomed all in attendance.
Business Meeting:
- Secretary’s Report: Approved.
- Treasure’s report: Approved
- President’s Report:
- Gary welcomed Heather & Daniel Pyle along with Rich Ludwig and all are considering joining the Gettysburg Optimist Club.
- Our next social event will be on Wednesday 6/21, 6PM at Fourscore Brewery, Gettysburg
- July 19 is our annual Family Picnic at Hill’s, 6PM. Contact Us for Location.
- August 2 is our next meeting; we will be hosting the 4th Quarter Zone and we’ll be at Rec Park
- It is time for officer nominations. Contact Gary if you have an interest or can think of someone who would make a good officer. Many have served as past Presidents once and some twice. This is an opportunity to bring your experience to the club.
Old Business
- Optimist Basketball (Chair Chris Bender & Brian Skidmore)
- Respect for Law (Chair Doug Miller)
- Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival Parking (Chair Brian Skidmore)
- 9/9 & 10
- The sign-up sheet was passed around at meeting. For those of us who did not sign-up please be in touch with Brian. Email: bskidmore58@gmail.com we need all hands on deck to help at this important fund-raising event.
- Work in progress with details to be worked out.
- Adams County Foundation Giving Spree (Chair Joe MacDowell & Fred Darling)
- RIF & Environmental Ed (Chair Lyne Aurand)
- Golf Tournament Fundraiser (Chair Dan Mattern)
- Held on May 18, this was our most successful golf tournament ever. Dan thanked all members for their help. We had a record number of sponsors and golfers which = our best income tournament to date. With this accomplished, Dan is stepping back and handing the reins to Gary to be chairman for next year 2024. Thank you Dan.
- Brian had previously suggested a meeting in the fall to bring your adult child or friend. We are thinking this will be for our September 6 meeting.
- This is simply a reminder from our May 6th meeting: several members voiced their opinion that Activities Account funds be spent only on Activity Expenses. Members should pay for their monthly meals from the General Account. If the meal cost exceeds the allowance, then pay the additional from pocket. The specifics will be presented at the next meeting by the Board of Directors. Approved by general membership vote at our 1-4-2023 meeting: to pay for guests and guest speakers from Activities Account at meetings.
- Little League Baseball
- Al reported we should investigate sponsorship signage and Daryl agreed to make a contact.
New Business
- Optimist Social at Four Score Gettysburg June 21 @ 6PM
- Optimist Family Picnic at Wayne & Sue Hill’s July 19 @ 6PM
- Next meeting, 4th Quarter Zone Meeting, August 2 @ Rec Park, Gettysburg (Fireman’s Pavilion)
Upcoming Dates:
- 6-21 Social evening at Fourscore Brewery 6PM
- 7/19 Optimist family picnic at Wayne & Sue Hill’s 6PM
- 8/2 4th Quarter Zone Meeting, Gettysburg will host at Rec Park (Fireman’s Pavilion) 6PM
- 8/16 Social evening at Fourscore Brewery 6PM
- 9/6 Regular Meeting, Gettysburg Community Theater guests
- 9/9 & 9/10 Wine and Music Festival Parking
- 10/4 Installation Meeting
- 10/13 Board Meeting and calendar planning
Respectfully Submitted, Daryl Aurand, Secretary
Good morning Gettysburg Optimist,
This is a reminder of our upcoming meeting this Wednesday, June 7th, 6:00 PM at Savorhood Gettysburg. For those members who have not experienced the Savorhood dining, you are in for a treat. Steve will have an area roped off for our Optimist contingency on the deck.
Keep in mind a portion of this meeting will be for officer nominations and yes we may need to consider past presidents as possible candidates. There are benefits in past Presidents serving in that they bring experienced leadership to help in guiding Gettysburg’s great “Optimist Mission’ in serving approximately 8,000 youth in the Adams County Community.
Hope to see you all there!
A huge “Thank You” to our generous sponsors, players and donors. The Optimist May 18, 2023 Golf Tournament was a success. The Clyde E. Williams Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament was sold out. For those that were able to register, they enjoyed a beautifully sunny day on the course at The Links At Gettysburg!
Please find event photos on our facebook page.
The Optimist members thank everyone for attending and for supporting the youth in our community by participating in this event! Thank you!
A huge “Thank You” to our generous sponsors, players and donors. The Clyde E. Williams Jr. Memorial Golf Tournament is Sold Out. For those that are registered, we look forward to seeing you at The Links At Gettysburg on May 18, 2023 for a fabulous golf event!
The Optimist Club of Gettysburg met on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, 6 PM at Deatrick Village Community Center, Gettysburg. We had 16 members present for our meeting. President Gary welcomed all in attendance for our meeting. Randy provided a buffet of fried chicken with all the dinner condiments. Sam provided an apple crisp for dessert. I even saw some people going back for 2nds, we won’t mention names.
Business Meeting:
1. Secretary’s Report: Approved.
2.Treasure’s report: Reported and Approved
3. President’s Report:
- Our place for the next meeting was discussed and agreed we would have our meeting at Savorhood on Wednesday June 7. For members who have not experienced Savorhood you are in for a treat.
- It is time for officer nominations. Contact Gary if you have an interest or can think of someone who would make a good officer.
- We will not have our 3rd Wednesday social due to the golf tournament.
Old Business
4. Optimist Basketball (Chair Chris Bender & Brian Skidmore)
5. Respect for Law (Chair Doug Miller)
6. Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival Parking (Chair Brian Skidmore)
- 9/9 & 10
- Work in progress with details to be worked out.
7. Adams County Foundation Giving Spree (Chair Joe MacDowell & Fred Darling)
8. RIF & Environmental Ed (Chair Lyne Aurand)
- Reading is Fundamental held at our April 5 meeting
9. Youth Golf Outing (Chair Walt Jones, Randy Smith & Gary Rappoldt)
- The membership voted to not host a “Youth Golf Outing” due to serving a small number of participants at this time.
10. Golf Tournament Fundraiser (Chair Dan Mattern)
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- May 18, 2023
- Updated promotion and registration information is available on our website. Everyone is needed to promote sponsorships, foursomes, and make this our best Golf Tournament to date.
- If you have any questions call Dan, Tom, Steve, Daryl
- All hands-on deck Work on getting sponsors and golfers
11. Brian suggested a meeting in the fall to bring your adult child or friend.
12. Several members voiced their opinion that Activities Account funds be spent only on Activity Expenses. Members should pay for their monthly meals from the General Account. If the meal cost exceeds the allowance, then pay the additional from pocket. The specifics will be presented at the next meeting by the Board of Directors. Approved by general membership vote at our 1-4-2023 meeting: to pay for guests and guest speakers from Activities Account at meetings.
13. Little League Baseball
- Al reported due to rain the official opening day was postponed but rescheduled and there are 212 little league players including a girls softball team.
14. Adams County Economic Education Foundation
- Walt reported another success as students from Adams County are recognized for their achievement in the trades.
New Business
- Thursday May 18 Optimist Golf Tournament, registration and help to set-up 11:00 AM
- Next meeting June 7 @ Savorhood, Gettysburg – Gettysburg Community Theater, speaker Chad Alan-Carr
Upcoming Dates:
- 6-7 Membership Meeting 6 PM at Savorhood, Gettysburg, (Gettysburg Community Theater)
- 5-18 Golf Tournament at “The Links at Gettysburg”
- 6-21 Social evening at Fourscore Brewery on Wednesday June 21, 6PM
- July picnic date TBD
- August 4th Quarter Zone Meeting, Gettysburg Hosts
Respectfully Submitted, Daryl Aurand, Secretary
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