Each year, the Gettysburg Optimist Club honors a local individual who promotes and exemplifies respect for law enforcement and civic duty in the community. The Gettysburg Optimist Club has been honoring community leaders for years with the Respect for Law award. The recipient of the award is invited to attend and speak at a meeting and is presented with a honorary plaque. The Gettysburg Optimist Club is proud to announce that the 2015 recipient of the Respect for Law award is the Honorable John D. Kuhn. Judge Kuhn will be presented with the award at the Club’s upcoming dinner meeting on October 7, 2015.
Planning for the 2016 Optimist Basketball Season is underway! Signups will be held on December 5th and December 12th, both Saturdays, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. @ the Gettysburg Middle School Cafeteria. Be sure to check back for more info!
The Optimist Club will host it’s annual Christmas Magic Show on Friday, December 18, 2015, at Lincoln Elementary School. The show will start at 7 p.m.
The Gettysburg Optimist Club donated $1000 to the Gettysburg Fire Department at it’s meeting on September 16, 2015. Eric Bergdale, Chair of the Firemen’s Carnival, accepted the donation on behalf of the department. The Firemen’s Carnival, which is a huge source of revenue for the department, was cancelled this year due to extreme weather conditions. The funds will be used to maintain equipment and facilities at the fire station.
The Optimist Club of Gettysburg will meet on Wednesday, September 16, 2015, at 6:30 p.m. at the Refrectory at the Lutheran Seminary on Seminary Ridge. The meeting will feature guest speaker Brandy Crago from the Shining Stars Therapeutic Riding Program. The Club will also make a donation to the Gettysburg Volunteer Fire Department. Dinner and refreshments provided by Biggerstaff Catering! If you are interested in attending a meeting to learn more about the Optimist Club, enjoy delicious food and great fellowship, or to hear from local community leaders, we encourage you to reach out to our members and come to a meeting!
The Annual Gettysburg Optimist Club Oyster and Shrimp Feed will soon be here! Gettysburg’s Premier Seafood event will take place this Saturday, February 28, 2015 between noon and 3 pm.
The popular event will be held at the Gettysburg Fire Hall located at 35 North Stratton Street, in Gettysburg. The annual All U Can Eat Oyster & Shrimp Feed includes oysters (raw, steamed, stewed, and fried), steamed shrimp, ham, steak fries, beverages, and desserts for a donation of $35 per person!
“The Oyster & Shrimp Feed is an opportunity for the community to gather and support the youth in our community. We have been hosting the Oyster & Shrimp Feed for over thirty years, allowing our organization to further the Optimist’s mission of “Bringing out the best in Kids” said Wayne Hill, Oyster & Shrimp Feed Chair, of the Optimist Club of Gettysburg. “Fundraisers such as this one are essential to putting all of our plans into action,” Wayne continued. “With this fundraiser, we hope to be able to bring more projects to the children of the community who need it most.”
Member preparation will begin Friday evening, February 27 at 6:00 pm. at the Fire Hall. The doors will open on Saturday, February 28, beginning at 11:00 am and continue through 3:00 pm. For questions on how you can volunteer to help the Optimist Club of Gettysburg or to purchase tickets for the 2015 Oyster & Shrimp Feed, please contact the club. Tickets are going fast so order yours today!
Optimist Club of Gettysburg General Membership Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Mama Ventura’s Restaurant
President Kris called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm.
Grace – Delivered by President Kris, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance
Dinner – Was served to 14 members in attendance. Final diner meeting at Mama’s
Treasurers Report – Tom Barako reported that the General account stands at $1,855.61 and the Activities account balance is $8,088.87
Committee Reports – Basketball Program is going very well and will resume on Saturday, February 21, after a break for President’s Day Weekend.
Christmas Magic Show- Doug Miller reported that this year’s event was very successful. Tom Barako reported that the final profit will exceed $4,000.00. This amount will be in excess of the budgeted $3400.00. A round of applause was given for a great job was given to Chairman Doug Miller and Treasurer, Tom Barako.
Golf Tournament – Frank Negro reported that sponsors, door prizes and foursomes are coming in. He has been very active in visiting businesses from Hanover and Gettysburg. Members are encouraged to seek support from local businesses. Forms are on the website and can be printed from there by members. We will be having a banner made to display at the Oyster Feed along with copies of entry forms and marketing information. It was suggested that a separate table be set-up next to the Feed registration desk at the entrance.
Oyster Feed – The Oyster and Shrimp Feed will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at the Gettysburg Fire Hall. Members are asked to report to the Hall beginning at 9:00 am. Serving will begin at 11:00 am and end at 3:00pm. Lots of clean-up after the event so members should expect to stay until 5:00 pm or until everything is put back in order.
Preparations for the event will begin on Friday evening, February, 27 at 6:00 pm. Members are asked to report and be ready to shuck and pad. Barbecue pork sandwiches will be served. Desserts for the Feed can be brought by on Friday evening or Saturday morning.
Twenty-seven members from the York Optimist Club have reserved tickets on the website along with a number of others. Members are asked to email Chairman Wayne Hill early next week with their ticket sales numbers.
Old Business – None
New Business – The next regular membership meeting will be held on Wednesday, March, 4, 2015 at 6:30 pm. It will be the first meeting at our old/new location in the Refectory at the Lutheran Theological Seminary. This will continue to be our HOME for regular membership meetings until summer. Stacy Bigerstaff will be catering the meetings. YEAH!!!!
Comments – Mark Cropp announced the 2015 Face of America Ride will be held on April 25th and 26th. There will be 140 wounded veterans among the 600 support riders. They will be riding from the Pentagon in Washington D.C. to Frederick and Gettysburg, a distance of 112 miles. Members are welcome to volunteer to assist or come and welcome our Vets at the All Star Complex on Sunday at 12:00 noon.
Meeting adjourned – 7:45 pm
Recorded by Mark Cropp
We are back on the court this Saturday from 9-1pm. We look forward to seeing everyone again!
Due to the long holiday weekend there will be no Optimist Basketball on 2/14/15. We return to the court 2/21/15.
East coast supplies of shrimp and oysters will soon diminish as the time for Gettysburg’s most anticipated feast approaches. The Annual Gettysburg Optimist Oyster and Shrimp Feed has been scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2015 between noon and 3 pm.
This year the popular event is at the Gettysburg Fire Hall located at 35 North Stratton Street, in Gettysburg. The annual All U Can Eat Oyster & Shrimp Feed includes oysters (raw, steamed, stewed, and fried), steamed shrimp, ham, steak fries, beverages, and desserts for a donation of $35 per person!
The Optimist Club of Gettysburg invites the local community to join us for the afternoon. Although we come from all walks of life, Optimist Club Members share in the goal to make a difference in the lives of others, especially youth in our region. The Optimist Oyster & Shrimp Feed is one of several fund raising projects the local club conducts in order to support more than 19 youth related programs throughout the Gettysburg area.
“The Oyster & Shrimp Feed is an opportunity for the community to gather and support the youth in our community. We have been hosting the Oyster & Shrimp Feed for over thirty years, allowing our organization to further the Optimist’s mission of “Bringing out the best in Kids” said Wayne Hill, Oyster & Shrimp Feed Chair, of the Optimist Club of Gettysburg. “Fundraisers such as this one are essential to putting all of our plans into action,” Wayne continued. “With this fundraiser, we hope to be able to bring more projects to the children of the community who need it most.”
This is your opportunity to join the “Friends of Youth” in supporting programs including; Optimist Youth Basketball, Youth Appreciation, Respect for Law, Reading is Fundamental, S.T.A.R.S., GHS Outdoor Education, Adams County School for Musical Theater, Holiday Family Outreach, GHS Musical Ensemble, Dollars for Scholars, Food Kitchen Meals and More, GHS Football, The Gettysburg Arts Council and more. We need the support of the Gettysburg community to continue a fifty six year tradition of providing these programs to our local youth!
Member preparation will begin Friday, February 27 at 6:00 pm.
For questions or to purchase tickets for the 2015 Oyster & Shrimp Feed, please contact the club. Tickets are limited. So order yours today!
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