The Optimist Club of Gettysburg met on Wednesday, August 1, 2018. Due to inclement weather we met at the Gettysburg Lutheran Seminary Refectory.

President Dan Mattern welcomed (14) members. We opened the evening with all members reciting the pledge of allegiance and Dan giving the invocation. A lasagna 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 2018 thru 2019 will be:
2. President – Brian Skidmore
3. Vice President — Marci Cropp
4. Treasurer —  Tom Barako
5. Secretary —  Daryl Aurand
6. Committee Reports:
7. Golf – Our golf tournament was a success and a special thanks to chairman Bruce Bradshaw for his leadership and all members for your help. This project is of huge importance for our budget.
8. Wine Festival – The Gettysburg Optimist Club will be parking cars on September 8^th and 9^th. Brian Skidmore is chairman of this fundraiser and will be sending out the time schedule that we have volunteered to help.

Upcoming Dates:

• August 15^th Zone Meeting at Lake Heritage, pulled pork dinner, please RSVP to Dan
• September 8^th and 9^th , Wine Festival Parking fund raiser
• September 19^th meeting is our “Respect for Law”
• December 7^th is our Christmas magic show

Respectfully Submitted, Daryl Aurand, Secretary

 

The Optimist Club of Gettysburg met on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 for our summer picnic hosted at Sue and Wayne Hill’s residence. Wayne and Sue provided fresh chicken corn soup. Members provided covered dishes. After dinner Tom Barako challenged us with a game of trivia.

Thank you again Wayne and Sue for hosting this social event and preparing the delicious soup.

This was a wonderful social evening enjoyed by all.

 Evening Agenda:

Upcoming Dates:

• August 1st meeting at Lake Heritage, 6PM

The 8/1 meeting will be our nominations and election of officers for 2018 and 2019. If you are interested in running or making a nomination for an office contact Dan.

• August 15, 4^th quarter zone meeting hosted by Gettysburg at Lake Heritage, 6PM
• 9/8^th and 9/9^th Wine Festival Parking fund raiser

Respectfully Submitted, Daryl Aurand, Secretary

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hello Fellow Optimists;

Just a reminder NO meeting Wednesday, July 4th.  Enjoy the holiday!

Summer picnic will be Wednesday, July 18 at the home of Wayne and Sue. More info on this later.

Thanks, Dan 

The Optimist Club of Gettysburg met on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 for our first summer meeting held at the Lake Heritage pavilion.

President Dan Mattern welcomed (16) members and (6) guests. Dan opened the evening with the invocation. All members and guests recited the pledge of allegiance. A great dinner was enjoyed by all, thank you Stacey.

Evening Agenda:

1. The evening started with our guests from Gettysburg Community Theatre presenting us with some wonderful music sung by two sisters who are actively involved at GCT. Chad Allan Carr, director highlighted some of the theaters activities and thanked the Optimist Club for our support.
2. Brian Skidmore introduced his guest/prospective member “Brandon Mummert” and Brandon turned in his application to become a Gettysburg Optimist Club member. Kudos Brian for introducing Brandon to our club.
3. Wayne Hill introduced his guest/prospective member “Sue Hill” and we look forward to Sue’s becoming a member of the Gettysburg Optimist Club. Again thank you Wayne for asking Sue to become a member.
4. Committee Reports:
   1. Golf (Bruce) – reports that our postponed golf tournament’s plans are coming together. Our new date is Monday June 25^th. We have some openings for our tournament but contact Bruce, Wayne, or Daryl if you have a foursome interested. We have this event posted on our website.

Upcoming Dates:

• 6/12/18 Zone Meeting in Lancaster
• 6/18/18 meeting at Gettysburg Rec Park, Fireman’s pavilion with Kiwanis Club.
• 6/20/18 no meeting due to meeting with Kiwanis
• 6/25/18 Golf Tournament Fundraiser @ The Links at Gettysburg
• No meeting on July 4^th
• 7/18/18 annual summer picnic at Wayne & Sue Hill
• 9/8^th an 9/9^th Wine Festival Parking fund raiser

Respectfully Submitted, Daryl Aurand, Secretary

 

Hello Fellow Optimists:

To keep everyone informed listed is the summer meeting schedule :

May 23 —  Dollar for Scholars awards 7pm at GAHS. If interested in attending leave Dan know. Sorry for late notice on this event.

June 6 —   Meet at the Lake w/ GCT and the N O W program. Stacey will provide meal

June 12  —  Second quarter Zone meeting in Lancaster 6pm. If interested in going, please leave Dan know.

June 18 —  Picnic with Kiwanis  6pm at Rec Park. Club will provide drinks and dessert. Kiwanis will provide meal. No meeting June 20th.

June 25 —    Golf tournament at the Links. Stacey will provide meal.

July 4  —     No meeting. Enjoy your July 4th celebration

July 18  —   Optimist picnic at the home of Wayne and Sue Hill. Members bring covered dish. Stacey will provide the entree.

August  1  —  Meet at the Lake. Election of officers. Stacey will provide meal.

August  15  —  Meet at the Lake. Zone meeting. Stacey will provide pork dinner.

September 5   —  Steaks at club member home. Location TBA.

September 8  —  Parking for Chamber wine festival

September 9  —  Parking for Chamber wine festival.

September 19  —  Meeting at Refectory. Stacey will provide meal.

October 3  —  Officer installation banquet at the Refectory. Stacey will provide meal.

Thanks, Dan

Special thanks to Bruce and his golf committee, Wayne and Daryl for enduring May 16 with all the work involved to cancel and reschedule the golf outing.

Also Stacey for her patience and ability to adapt to the changes.