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Optimist Meeting Notes 5/15/13

Governor Kathleen Manchec was present for our first outdoor meeting.  She handed out governors’ pins to all the members who were present.  She talked about the inspiration for the sneaker pin design.  She shared her experience training for marathons and how all the people along the way, family, friends and complete strangers supported her through her journey, hence the “Together We Succeed” Motto.

The Optimist Club of Gettysburg received a framed print for our donation to Optimist International which President Craig Sweet received.

 

Former President, Mark Crop received recognition, along with former Secretary Joe Macdowell and (not pictured) past/current Treasurer Tom Barako because the Optimist Club of Gettysburg reached “honor” status last year .

 

Kathleen also updated us about the upcoming 4^th Quarter District Meeting aka the “Optimist Convention” that is slated for August 16-18 at the Eisenhower Hotel.  She is looking for some local youth groups to help with the entertainment.  With the convention right in our back yard we are hoping for a strong showing of members from the Optimist of Gettysburg!

April began the 26 week membership marathon which will run through the end of the year.  Let’s all think of potential members that we can invite to future meetings.

Golf Tournament News: We have approximately 16 sponsors for the event which is up from last year.  We are shooting for approximately 100 golfers.  Interested golfers are still welcome to sign-up.  They may also show up at the Links on the day of the event Thursday, May 23^rd.

Parking Lot News: The slots for May 25^th and 26^th are full.  Great job!  There are still 6 spots open for the August 24^th and 25^th.  Please think about taking a spot or filling an additional slot if you have already signed up.  Please let Don Davis know if you can help.

Other News:  The club approved a donation to the Gettysburg Hospital Foundation for the production of journals for the upcoming Road to Freedom program which helps to fight childhood obesity.  The Optimist Logo will go on the back of the journal which will be distributed through the Adams County Library System.

The Dollars for Scholars program will be Wednesday, May 29^th at 7pm at the Gettysburg HS Auditorium.  If you would like to attend/participate please meet in the auditorium between 6:30 and 6:45pm.

There are 4 home games left for our Optimist-sponsored Little League team.  They play at the Rec Park on Field 1 on the following dates: Tuesday 5/21/13 @ 6pm, Tuesday 5/28/13 @ 6pm, Saturday 6/1/13 @ 1pm, and Tuesday 6/4/13 @ 6pm.

There is still one date open for an Optimist Chef(s) for our outdoor meeting on August 7^th.  Please let Kris know if you would like to show us your cooking prowess.

The 3^rd Quarter District Meeting will be held from 8-4pm on 6/1/13 in Reading.  Please notify Craig if you would like to join him.

The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, May 29 at 6:30pm at the Lake Heritage Pavilion with dinner provided by Kris and Mindy.

The Third Annual Optimist Club Of Gettysburg Golf Tournament will be held at the Links of Gettysburg on Thursday, May 23, 2013.   A scramble format will tee Off 1:30 pm.  Cost is $85 per player or $300 per foursome.  Contests include longest drive, closest to pin, green of gold, putting contest, and a hole in one.  Sun Motor Cars of Mechanicsburg will be providing a 6 month lease on a brand new E-Class Mercedes Benz for the Hole in One Contest winner.  Dinner along with wine, hard cider and soft drinks are included with the purchase of a play.  Beer is available for purchase the day of the event.

Sponsorship opportunities are still available.  Co-branded tournament event for $1,000 includes a sign at check-in, on the first tee, and in the dining area and a four players play.  Tee/Green sponsors for $500 includes one sign on a green or tee around the course and a four players play.   All sponsorships include a free listing of the sponsors logo on the Optimist Club Our Sponsors webpage and link to the sponsors selected webpage.

“This is a major Optimist Club fund raising project which helps support more than 19 youth related programs throughout the year in the Gettysburg area”, says Craig Sweet, Optimist Club President.  “It is a great opportunity for local businesses, families and Optimist program participants to show their support of the local Optimist Club and have a good afternoon of golf fellowship”.

To show your support as a sponsor or participate as a player, please complete the entry form below and return it to a Club member, email to it [email protected] or call (717) 220-3416 for additional information.  Come out and join in the fun to support the Optimist in their efforts to bring out the best in kids.

Golf Poster

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Sponsorship and Entry Form

The Gettysburg Blue Gray Soccer Tournament is scheduled for Saturday, May 25, and Sunday, May 26.  The Optimist Club of Gettysburg will be providing parking at the Gettysburg Collage soccer field and the James Getty soccer field located on Biglerville Road in Gettysburg.  All day, come and go,  parking passes are $10.00.  Proceeds support more than 19 Optimist Club of Gettysburg youth related programs and activities each year.

Volunteer opportunities are still available for members who have not yet signed up to participate.  Members should contact Don Davis to volunteer for open time slots.  Morning and afternoon slots are still available at both parking areas. Non-members who would like to help with this important fund raising project can do so by visiting the Optimist Club of Gettysburg website.

The next Optimist Meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 1st.  We will be hosting guests from the Dollars for Scholars program.  This meeting will be held on the Seminary campus in Valentine Hall (the building across the street and 2 doors down from the Refectory).

Let’s have a good turn out as we gear up for upcoming Golf tournament!

** There will be a Board of Directors meeting following the regular meeting.