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

Reminder: The Optimist Basketball season continues this Saturday, February 01, 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.

Photo orders by Brienna Richelle Photography are ready and will distributed following each session.

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/

The Optimist Club of Gettysburg met on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at the Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary Refectory. President Marci welcomed 16 members and 2 guests. Joe MacDowell gave the invocation and Marci led the club in the Pledge of Allegiance. A delicious meal was prepared by Stacey and Biggerstaff Catering.

Program:
1. Jeremy Lusk, principal at Gettysburg Area High School, spoke about the STARS program and how it reaches many students not only in being at the top of their respective class but recognition for improvement in achievement. Mr. Lusk thanked the Optimist Club for our involvement and contribution of $500.00 to the program.
2. Shawn Eckenrode, director of Adams County Technical Program, was our second speaker and talked about the local Tech Program (ACTP).  With the combined efforts of teacher Dave Snyder and the Tech Program students, repairs were made to the Optimist Amphitheater at Rec Park. We gave a check for $500.00 to Shawn for the purchase of a nail gun for the school in appreciation for their work.
For the record, Len Dick Signs is building us a new sign for the building and Sherwin Williams donated the paint for the entire project.

Business Meeting:
1. Secretary’s report was approved.
2. Treasure’s report was approved.
Tom presented the club with a spreadsheet showing increases over the last 7 years including Optimist International. The board of directors had approved a $15.00 dues increase to cover the costs of OI and Officer Installation and Holiday dinners which will no longer cost members to attend. A motion was made and the membership approved the dues increase. The vote was unanimous.
3. President’s report

Old Business:
• Thanks for everyone’s efforts in December 2019 –
– Holiday Party
– Salvation Army Bell Ringing
– Magic Show – Doug
• Basketball Update – Chris
• Oyster Feed – 3/28/20 – Stacey / Wayne contact for tickets
• Golf Tournament – 5/21/20 Tom / Daryl

New Business:
• Swearing in Stacey to Board of Directors / Brian Skidmore
• Giving Spree discussion to be involved in the 2020 campaign
• Member Updates

Upcoming Dates:
• 1/25/2020 Optimist Basketball Gettysburg M.S. 9-12 (Photos)
• 1/29/2020 STARS breakfast & awards – GAHS @ 8AM all Gettysburg Optimists invited
• 2/1/2020 Optimist Basketball Gettysburg M.S. 9-12
• 2/05/2020 regular meeting at Refectory
• 2/08/2020 Optimist Basketball Gettysburg M.S. 9-12
• 2/15/2020 Optimist Basketball Gettysburg M.S. 9-12
• 2/19/2020 regular meeting at Refectory
• 2/22/2020 Optimist Basketball Gettysburg M.S. 9-12
• 2/29/2020 Optimist Basketball Gettysburg M.S. 9-12
• 3/28-/020 Oyster/Shrimp Fundraiser @ Gettysburg Fire Hall, advanced ticket sales $40/person, contact Wayne or Stacey for tickets
• 5/21/2020 Golf Tournament Fundraiser @ The Links at Gettysburg

Respectfully Submitted,
Daryl Aurand, Secretary