Just a quick reminder. The optimist club of Gettysburg will be hosting registration today December 1 from 9 to 11 AM at the Gettysburg Area Middle School.  Stop by to fill out the required paperwork.  Or you may continue to register online.

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In November, we have three days dedicated to shopping; Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday.

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On Tuesday, November 27, 2018, people around the world will come together for one common purpose: to celebrate generosity and to give.

One of the best ways to get involved is in your own community.  Please consider the Gettysburg Optimist in your giving this year! All money donated is returned to the youth activities in the local community. Help Bring out the Best in Kids through a donation via a secure link at paypal. Thank you!

It’s that time of year. The weather is changing and the Gettysburg Optimist Club is getting in gear for Optimist Basketball.  Registration is now open.  Youth in grades 1-6 are welcome to participate in this free basketball program. Sessions begin January 5th at the Gettysburg Middle School gym and will occur every Saturday through the end of February.  Children can be registered by the following:

1) Fill out the Sign Up form online (One child per form submittal please)
2) Complete a printed registration form and mail it to the coaches, Kris or Mindy Accardi at 5A Bonniefield Circle Gettysburg, PA 17325.
3) Attend a Sign Up Session December 1 or December 8 from 9-11 AM at the Gettysburg Middle School to fill out the required paperwork.

Spread the word to make this another great basketball season!

2019 Basketball Schedule

The Optimist Club of Gettysburg met on Wednesday, November 7, 2018 at the Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary Refectory.  A delicious smoked brisket dinner was prepared by Biggerstaff Catering. President Brian Skidmore welcomed (17) members. Brian opened the evening with the pledge of allegiance and gave the invocation.

Business Meeting:

1. Walt Jones, Fred Darling, and Lyne Aurand had been given the task of creating criteria for helping in the selection of “Gettysburg Optimist” student recipients for “Dollars for Scholars”. Walt presented the proposal to the club with choices for the members to choose from. The proposal was discussed and with the members assistance the finalized criteria will be presented at a future meeting to be voted on for approval.
2. Brian, Dan Mattern, and Gary Rappoldt represented our club at the 1^st quarter zone meeting in York.
3. The board of directors discussed a change in reducing dues for couples, full price for (1) and ½ price for the (2^nd). After the motion and discussion it was approved and decided this would be tried for a one year trial period.
4. Our next meeting is our annual Optimist Christmas Dinner @ Gettysburg Seminary Refectory, 12-12-18. Please RSVP Tom Barako.
5. The meeting was concluded by reciting the Optimist Creed.

Upcoming Dates:

• 11-21 due to Thanksgiving NO meeting
• 12-1 and 12-8 @ Gettysburg Middle School Optimist Basketball sign-ups 9-11
• 12-7-18 Christmas Magic Show @ Lincoln Elementary 7pm
• 12-12-18 Optimist Christmas Dinner @ Gettysburg Seminary Refectory, RSVP Tom Barako 6pm
• 12-20-18 Christmas Salvation Army bell ringing
• 3-16-2019 Oyster/Shrimp Fundraiser @ Gettysburg Fire Hall, tickets $40/person 12-3pm
• 5-16-2019 Golf Tournament Fundraiser @ The Links at Gettysburg 1pm

Respectfully Submitted, Daryl Aurand, Secretary

The Gettysburg Optimist Club met on October 17,2018,at LaBella Restaurant in Gettysburg. President Brian Skidmore opened the meeting at 6:30 pm and invited everyone to enjoy a delicious pizza dinner.

After dinner Brian covered the following business items:

1. Secretary’s Report. No report.
2. Treasurer’s Report. No report.
3. President’s Report:
4. Bell Ringing The club participates in the annual Salvation Army Bell Ringing on December 20. Brian will have a sign-up sheet at the next meeting.
5. Magic Show Doug Miller is planning this annual event on December 7,7:00pm,at Lincoln Elementary.
6. Youth Basketball Kris and Mindy Accardi are coordinating this. Kris said that plans are proceeding well. Sign-ups will be December 1 and 8.
7. Oyster Feed March 15 and 16. Wayne Hill reported that plans are proceeding. The charge will be $40 per person again.
8. Golf Outing Bruce Bradshaw reported that plans are progressing very well. A letter will be sent soon. May 16.
Closing remarks: No one had any closing comments.

President Brian closed the meeting at 7:50 pm with a recitation of the Optimist Creed.

Optimistically submitted Fred Darling