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The meeting of the Gettysburg Optimist Club was called to order by President Bruce Bradshaw at 6:38pm. The Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance were followed by a great dinner provided by Stacey Green and staff.

After dinner President Bradshaw introduced the speaker for the evening, MS. Kris Roeder, Vice President for Marketing and Development at the Hoffman Home for Youth in Littlestown, Pennsylvania. The Hoffman Home works with children who have suffered trauma and are in need of exceptional care and assistance. The Home began as an orphanage in 1910 and evolved into a facility aiding all children in need of help. Hoffman Home follows the Sanctuary Model, a trauma-informed approach to care and organizational governance. The main objective is to foster positive growth and change in children.  Adhering to their motto: “Put Kids First”.

President’s Report – Bruce reported that the “Reading is Fundamental” organization sent a thank you communication to the club for the club’s recent donation of $6000. The STARS organization will be holding their annual breakfast on
Wednesday, February 10, 8:00am,at Gettysburg High School. The Optimist Club needs a representative to attend. If
you are interested, please contact President Bruce.

Treasurer’s Report – Tom Barako reported:  Activity Fund  $9557.13   General Fund  $2322.31
Tom reported that the Christmas Show brought in $4164.
The permit for the Oyster Feed has been submitted.
Reminder to pay dues if you haven’t done so.

Basketball – Mindy reported that team photos were taken, with group photos being done for the first time.
This weekend the Basketball Program will be at Lincoln Elementary, not at the Middle School.

Oyster Feed – March 19. Wayne distributed tickets and said plenty are available. Plans are proceeding very well.
Reminder that the March 16 meeting will be held at the Gettysburg Firehouse on Friday, March 18.
Also a reminder to bring a dessert on Friday 3/18 or Saturday 3/19.
There was a discussion about advertising for the Feed. Doug said he will see about placing an ad in
the “Merchandise Marketplace” publication.

Golf Tourney – May 19. Bruce reported that a major sponsor is needed and still need 25 – 30 foursomes.
Craig has some new groups forming. Also the possibility of going in with another charity
was mentioned.

Presentation – At the January 20 meeting the club presented a painting form Optimist International to Don Davis.
The purpose of the presentation was to Honor Don for all of his time and effort he has
devoted to many club activities over the years. Congratulations Don  and Thank You !

President Bruce ended the meeting with the recitation of the Optimist Creed.

Submitted by Fred Darling

Tired of shoveling snow ? Take a break and check out the Gettysburg Optimist Club Meeting on Wednesday, February 3, beginning at 6:00 pm at the Refectory. Come in from the cold and have a delicious meal, great conversation, and a terrific speaker !

The speaker at this meeting will be Kris Roeder, from the Hoffman Homes for Youth, Littlestown, Pa. The Hoffman Home adheres to the Sanctuary Model, a trauma-informed approach to care and organizational governance. To learn more, attend the meeting on February 3.

************Please let Fred know if you plan to attend. Thanks.**************

Reminder: Optimist Basketball will resume this weekend. During practice we will be taking individual and team photos so please make sure players and coaches are sporting their Optimist shirts.  If you would like to buy photographs please bring your order form (extra forms will be available on Saturday).  We look forward to having everyone back on the courts this weekend!

Boys Grades 1-3: 9-10 am

Girls Grades 1-3: 10-11am

Boys Grades 4-6: 11-noon

Girls Grades 4-5 12-1pm

Due to the weather forecast and impending snowstorm, Optimist Basketball for January 23, 2016, is cancelled.  Our next session will be held on January 30, 2016, at which time we will have individual and team photos.  Any questions, please contact Kris or Mindy at (717) 334-2254.  We hope everyone and their families have a safe weekend, and that all snow lovers enjoy our first big snow of the year!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Like many in the area, the Optimists are keeping a close eye on the weather for the upcoming weekend. If we do experience some winter weather that makes travel unsafe we will cancel this weekend’s Optimist Basketball. We will make the call as early as possible Friday evening or Saturday morning. You can find information about practice on our Website, Facebook page,  or Twitter account. In the event of a cancellation we will also have an announcement on radio station 107.7 during their snow scan.

****Reminder: Picture day is scheduled for this weekend, but if practice is cancelled then Picture day will be held on Saturday, January 30th instead. ****