Pick of the Counties

Please Vote for the Optimist Club of Gettysburg in the 2019 Pick of the Counties; Volunteer Organization, Non-Profit and Kid Friendly – Basketball Program!

 

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Meeting Minutes August 7, 2019

The Optimist Club of Gettysburg met on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at Lake Heritage.
President Brian Skidmore welcomed (12) members and (2) guests. Our guests were Chris Bender’s wife April and daughter Lilly. We opened the evening with all members reciting the pledge of allegiance and Brian giving the invocation. Dinner was enjoyed by all. Thank you Stacey.

Evening Agenda:
1. First order of business was the nomination and election of officers. Our officer slate for 2019 thru 2020 will be:
a. President – Marci Cropp
b. Vice President — Brian Skidmore
c. Treasurer — Tom Barako
d. Secretary — Daryl Aurand
2. Committee Reports:
a. Wine Festival – The Gettysburg Optimist Club will be parking cars on September 7th and 8th. Brian Skidmore is chairman of this fundraiser and will be sending out the time schedule that we have volunteered to help. If you have not signed up and can help please contact Brian.

Upcoming Dates:
• August 21st Zone Meeting at Lake Heritage, Steak dinner, please RSVP to Daryl by August 16th . We also need a few “grill master chefs”.
• September 7th and 8th, Wine Festival Parking fund raiser
• Our Christmas magic show is in the works

Respectfully Submitted, Daryl Aurand, Secretary

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Optimist Meeting August 7, 2019

Meeting: Wednesday August 7, 2019 @ Lake Heritage (Pavilion) 6 PM social and 6:30 dinner.

Daryl Aurand, secretary

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Meeting Minutes July 17, 2019

The Optimist Club of Gettysburg met on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 for our summer picnic hosted at Sue and Wayne Hill’s residence. Wayne and Sue were the grill masters providing an assortment of burgers and sausage. Members provided covered dishes. After dinner Kris Accardi challenged us with a game of trivia. 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.

Evening Agenda:
Upcoming Dates:
• 8-7-2019 Regular Meeting, 6 PM at Lake Heritage Pavilion
• 8-21-2019 Regular Meeting and 4th Quarter Zone Meeting at Lake Heritage Pavilion, Steak Dinner, 6 PM social, 6:30 PM dinner, $15 for guests,
RSVP Daryl Aurand @ [email protected]
• 9-7 & 9-8 Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival Parking, contact Brian to volunteer
• 12-7-19 Optimist Christmas Magic Show

Respectfully Submitted, Daryl Aurand, Secretary

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National Cemetery Tour Reminder

Hello Optimists,

I just want to remind everyone that we have a tour scheduled for Wednesday, July 24th at the National Cemetery in Gettysburg. Our tour guide will be Caitlin Brown from the park service and she asked that we meet at the Taneytown entrance of the cemetery at 6 pm. You can park in the parking lot along Taneytown Road or the gravel lot next to the National Cemetery Annex. You can access the gravel lot by the alleyway next to the Eisenhower Statue along the Baltimore Pike. Following the tour, we can stay for the 100 Nights of Taps, which is played in front of the Soldiers National Monument within the National Cemetery. There was also mention of concluding the evening with drinks at the Appalachian Brewing Company, if people are up to it. I hope everyone enjoys their weekend!

Optimistically, Brian

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Optimist Picnic Scheduled for July 17, 2019

Our annual Optimist picnic will be Wednesday, July 17 at Wayne and Sue Hill ‘s residence starting @ 6 PM. As in the past all members are encouraged to invite your spouse or significant other. Bring your bathing suits.

The club will provide hamburgers and sausages, rolls, condiments, and toppings. Disposable wares along with beverages, (sodas, ice tea, water, and beer) will be provided.

We are asking members to bring a side dish. Last names beginning with letter (A thru J) can bring a salad or a favorite side dish. Last names with letter (K thru Z) can bring a favorite dessert.

We thank Wayne and Sue for opening up their home again for our summer picnic.

Optimistically,
Daryl Aurand / Secretary

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Meeting Minutes June 19, 2019

The Optimist Club of Gettysburg met on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at the Lake Heritage Pavilion. A delicious chicken and beef brisket dinner was prepared by Biggerstaff Catering. President Brian Skidmore welcomed 14 members. Brian opened the evening with the Pledge of Allegiance and gave the invocation. We had a great evening of fellowship.

Business Meeting:
1. Secretary’s Report approved
2. Treasurer’s Report approved
3. President’s Report
President Brian opened the floor for discussion with regard to various social events and members agreed with this idea. Nothing specific was planned at this time.
4. Committee Reports:
Wine Festival Parking for September 7 – 8 is in the planning. Chairman Brian is circulating a sign-up sheet. By working a shift for this 2 day event allows you entrance into the event at no cost. We need help so ask family and friends. The free entrance offer is extended to all who work this event.
5. The meeting was concluded by reciting the Optimist Creed.
Upcoming Dates:

• 7-3-2019 No Regular Meeting
• 7-17-2019 Summer Picnic @ Wayne and Sue Hill’s residence
• 8-7-2019 Regular Meeting at Lake Heritage Pavilion
• 8-21-2019 Regular Meeting and 4th Quarter Zone Meeting at Lake Heritage Pavilion,
Steak Dinner, 6 PM social, 6:30 PM dinner, $15 for guests,
RSVP Daryl Aurand @ [email protected]
• 9-7 & 9-8-19 Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival Parking
• 12-7-19 Optimist Christmas Magic Show

Respectfully Submitted, Daryl Aurand, Secretary

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06 19 2019 Meeting Announcement

Meeting this Wednesday 6/19/2019 at Lake Heritage Pavilion.
Time: social 6 PM, dinner 6:30 PM.

Daryl Aurand / Secretary

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June 5, 2019 Meeting Minutes

The Optimist Club of Gettysburg met on Wednesday, June 5, 2019 at the Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary Refectory.  A steak dinner was prepared by Biggerstaff Catering. President Brian Skidmore welcomed 21 members and 6 guests. Brian opened the evening with the Pledge of Allegiance and Wayne Hill gave the invocation. We had a great evening of fellowship.

Speaker:  Sue Hill was our speaker and shared Wayne and her trip on the “Lewis and Clark Expedition”.

Business Meeting:

  1. Secretary’s Report approved
  2. Treasurer’s Report approved
  3. President’s Report
  4. Committee Reports:
  • Dollars for Scholars was reported by President Brian and our female recipient was Julia Gessaman and our male recipient was Taylor Neller. Both received $1,000.00 scholarships from our club.
  • Our 9th Annual Golf Outing was reported to be a success by chairman Bruce Bradshaw. We had great weather and made a nice amount to assist in keeping our Optimist Activities going. Thank you Bruce and everyone involved to make this a success.
  • Wine Festival Parking for September 7 – 8 is in the planning. Chairman Brian is circulating a sign-up sheet.
  1. The meeting was concluded by reciting the Optimist Creed.

Upcoming Dates:

  • 6-19-2019 Regular Meeting @ Lake Heritage Pavilion
  • 7-3-2019 No Regular Meeting
  • 7-17-2019 Summer Picnic @ Wayne and Sue Hill’s residence
  • 8-7-2019 Regular Meeting at Lake Heritage Pavilion
  • 8-21-2019 Regular Meeting and 4th Quarter Zone Meeting at Lake Heritage Pavilion
  • 9-7 & 9-8-2019 Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival Parking

Respectfully Submitted, Daryl Aurand, Secretary

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June 05, 2019 Meeting Announcement

Members

Our next meeting is Wednesday June 5th at the Refectory, 6 PM social and 6:30 dinner and meeting. Our speaker is “Sue Hill” and the topic is on the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Sue will be sharing her experience from the trip she recently made

We are opening this meeting up to spouses, significant others, and guests.  Dinner cost $10.00

Please RSVP Tom Barako if you will be attending
Email: [email protected]
Cell: 717-321-5547

Optimistically, Daryl Aurand / Secretary

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