The Gettysburg Optimist Club met on Wednesday, April 6, 6:00pm,at the Refectory. President Bruce Bradshaw called the meeting to order at 6:40 pm asking for an Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. This was followed by an excellent dinner provided by Stacey Green and her staff.
President Bruce introduced the speakers for the evening: Ms. Jessica Laganosky and Mrs. Dawn Smith from the Adams
County Library. They presented a program discussing the new electronic checkout system now being used at the library. The system enables you to view and check out books, audio books, and magazines from your home. All you need is a specific app. on your IPAD or IPHONE and you never need to enter the library again. They also discussed the various programs offered to children during the summer months.
President’s Report – Bruce congratulated everyone for a very successful Oyster and Shrimp Feed. Everyone’s efforts contributed to a great day !
The Gettysburg Little League will have their opening game on April 15. We would like to have a club member attend. Our club name is on one of the teams.
The Optimist State Convention is held in August at the Gettysburg Convention Center. Perhaps we may want to have some representation of our club there.
The 4H Club will be at our May 4 meeting to give a presentation.
Bruce suggested that since the Golf Tournament is May 19 we might want to have our meeting there, instead of May 18. This was approved.
It is time to nominate officers for next year. Anyone interested, please contact Bruce.
Treasurer’s Report – General Fund $3355.85 Activity Fund $10451.85
Oyster Feed – Income to date is $3461.38. We budgeted $3500 and have another $110 coming
from Daryl, so we met budget!!
Golf Tournament – May 19 Frank reported that there are forms for more foursomes (4 or 5). Bruce covered sponsors who participated in the past, and is contacting others. Forecast: Around six to seven thousand dollars this year. Last year was $8000.
Soccer Parking – A signup sheet was circulated asking for help at the May soccer meet.
June 1 will be the first meeting at the Pavilion.
President Bruce ended the meeting at 8:20 with the Optimist Creed.
Submitted by Fred Darling
Optimist Club of Gettysburg Sponsors Gettysburg Little League Team
UncategorizedOpening night for the Gettysburg Youth baseball league. Our darlings are 4 to 6 years old and anxious to “Play Ball” and get their after game snack.
Upcoming April 20 Meeting
UncategorizedThe Gettysburg Optimist Club will meet Wednesday, April 20, 6:00pm, at the Refectory. Please join us for some socializing followed by a terrific dinner. See you then!
Our featured speaker for the evening will be a veteran FOA rider. Bill is the Vietnam veteran who is on all of the World Team Sports, Face of America marketing and is the rider who rode the pink hand cycle across America and on numerous rides over the past six years. He will be in Gettysburg along with his significant other to assist Custer’s Cavalry in preparing for this year’s ride.
Please let me know if you plan to attend. Thanks! Fred
Also: I am in the process of updating the Optimist Club Roster. If you have had any changes in your information since
January, please let me know. Thank you.
April 6, 2016 Meeting Minutes
UncategorizedThe Gettysburg Optimist Club met on Wednesday, April 6, 6:00pm,at the Refectory. President Bruce Bradshaw called the meeting to order at 6:40 pm asking for an Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. This was followed by an excellent dinner provided by Stacey Green and her staff.
President Bruce introduced the speakers for the evening: Ms. Jessica Laganosky and Mrs. Dawn Smith from the Adams
County Library. They presented a program discussing the new electronic checkout system now being used at the library. The system enables you to view and check out books, audio books, and magazines from your home. All you need is a specific app. on your IPAD or IPHONE and you never need to enter the library again. They also discussed the various programs offered to children during the summer months.
President’s Report – Bruce congratulated everyone for a very successful Oyster and Shrimp Feed. Everyone’s efforts contributed to a great day !
The Gettysburg Little League will have their opening game on April 15. We would like to have a club member attend. Our club name is on one of the teams.
The Optimist State Convention is held in August at the Gettysburg Convention Center. Perhaps we may want to have some representation of our club there.
The 4H Club will be at our May 4 meeting to give a presentation.
Bruce suggested that since the Golf Tournament is May 19 we might want to have our meeting there, instead of May 18. This was approved.
It is time to nominate officers for next year. Anyone interested, please contact Bruce.
Treasurer’s Report – General Fund $3355.85 Activity Fund $10451.85
Oyster Feed – Income to date is $3461.38. We budgeted $3500 and have another $110 coming
from Daryl, so we met budget!!
Golf Tournament – May 19 Frank reported that there are forms for more foursomes (4 or 5). Bruce covered sponsors who participated in the past, and is contacting others. Forecast: Around six to seven thousand dollars this year. Last year was $8000.
Soccer Parking – A signup sheet was circulated asking for help at the May soccer meet.
June 1 will be the first meeting at the Pavilion.
President Bruce ended the meeting at 8:20 with the Optimist Creed.
Submitted by Fred Darling
Next Meeting – April 6, 2016
UncategorizedThe Gettysburg Optimist Club will meet on April 6, 2016 at the Refectory. Please join us for social time beginning at 6:00pm followed by dinner.
The featured speaker for this meeting will be Ms. Jessica Laganosky from the Adams County Library. She is a Public
Services Librarian and will present a program discussing the new electronic checkout system now being used at the library that enables you to view and check out books, audio books and magazines from your home. All you need is a specific app. on your IPAD or IPHONE and you never have to enter the library again. This service is free to all library card members, and she will help you set up your IPAD/IPHONE if you need help at our meeting. She will also discuss what the library offers children during the summer months.
PLEASE LET FRED KNOW IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND THANKS!
Another Successful Oyster and Shrimp Feed
UncategorizedEven though it may look easy, it is not. Bringing it off so successfully just didn’t happen, it happened because of the hard work, dedication and commitment of many talented individuals, each focused on achieving a quality experience for all those generous people who showed up in support of the Clubs goals and objectives.
Terrific performing teams come together behind inspiring leadership. The Club followed Wayne Hill and Stacey Green, who for yet another year, pulled out all the stops to organize and lead the Optimist Team through the process of ticket sales, food purchases, cooking and cleaning. For Wayne, Project Chair since its inception,(“shucking” has become part of his DNA) he has once again retained the crown as “Oyster King” and Stacy, of Biggerstaff’s Catering, mastered the difficult challenge of teaching the members some reasonable culinary skills.
As members we collectively offer our sincerest appreciation for the attendees, contributors, volunteers and supporters of the Optimist Club of Gettysburg. Your continued and overwhelming support provides us the ability to reach out to the youth of our community through more than 19 Youth related programs each year. We thank you for your kind efforts and invite you to become a member and join with us in making a difference.
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The Gettysburg Optimist Club will meet Friday, March 18 at 6:00PM at the Gettysburg Fire Hall. This meeting will be in conjunction with preparing for the annual Optimist Club Oyster Feed. We need lots of help, so please plan to attend! Please bring a dessert
The annual Gettysburg Optimist Club Oyster and Shrimp feed will be held Saturday, March 19 12-3 at the Gettysburg Fire Hall.
Club members are asked to arrive at 9 am in order to help set up.
2016 Oyster and Shrimp Feed
UncategorizedThe Annual Gettysburg Optimist Oyster and Shrimp Feed has been scheduled for this Saturday, March 19, 2016 between noon and 3 pm. This year the popular event is at the Gettysburg Fire Hall located at 35 North Stratton Street, in Gettysburg.
The annual All U Can Eat Oyster & Shrimp Feed includes oysters (raw, steamed, stewed, and fried), steamed shrimp, ham, steak fries, beverages, and desserts for a donation of $35 per person!
The Optimist Club of Gettysburg invites the local community to join us for the afternoon. Although we come from all walks of life, Optimist Club Members share in the goal to make a difference in the lives of others, especially youth in our region. The Optimist Oyster & Shrimp Feed is one of several fund raising projects the local club conducts in order to support more than 19 youth related programs throughout the Gettysburg area. “The Oyster & Shrimp Feed is an opportunity for the community to gather and support the youth in our community. We have been hosting the Oyster & Shrimp Feed for over thirty-five years, allowing our organization to further the Optimist’s mission of Bringing out the best in Kids” said Wayne Hill, Oyster & Shrimp Feed Chair, of the Optimist Club of Gettysburg. Fundraisers such as this one are essential to putting all of our plans into action,” Wayne continued. “With this fundraiser, we hope to be able to bring more projects to the children of the community who need it most.”
This is your opportunity to join the “Friends of Youth” in supporting programs including; Optimist Youth Basketball, Youth Appreciation, Respect for Law, Reading is Fundamental, S.T.A.R.S., GHS Outdoor Education, Gettysburg Community Theater (GCT), Holiday Family Outreach, GHS Musical Ensemble, Dollars for Scholars, Food Kitchen Meals and More, GHS Football, The Gettysburg Arts Council and more. We need the support of the Gettysburg community to continue a fifty-six year tradition of providing these programs to our local youth! Member preparation will begin Friday, March 18 at 6:00 pm. Member tickets are available from Stacey or Wayne.
For questions or to purchase tickets for the 2016 Oyster & Shrimp Feed, please contact the club. Tickets are limited. So order yours today!
March 2, 2016 Meeting Minutes
UncategorizedThe Gettysburg Optimist Club met Wednesday, March 2, 2016, at 6:00pm in the Refectory. Vice-President Darlene Brown opened the meeting with an Invocation and Pledge of Allegiance. This was followed by an excellent dinner prepared by Stacey Green and staff.
Kris Accardi introduced our guests for the evening representing the Optimist Basketball Program. They shared stories about the program and extended appreciation to everyone involved, contributing to its great success.
Treasurer’s Report – Tom Barako reported: General Fund $2537.85 Activity Fund $8955.56.
Vice-President Darlene introduced our speaker for the evening: Duane Kanagy, Manager of Communications/Community Services for Adams Electric Cooperative. Duane presented general information about the Cooperative. He said that cooperatives are organized for the benefit of their members, not single owners or stockholders. The first known cooperative in the US was formed by Benjamin Franklin in 1752. There are now 13 electric cooperatives in Pennsylvania, providing affordable, reliable electric service to about 4% of the state’s residents in 41 counties. Duane finished by offering some tips about how to save money on electric usage and taking questions from members.
Oyster Feed: Daryl reported that everything is set for the Feed on Saturday,March 19, 12-3,at Gettysburg Fire House.
Golf Tourney – May 19 Frank reported that everything is proceeding well in preparation for the Tourney. He said that
CRS has donated $500 and the Blue and Gray Tavern has given a verbal commitment. Union Cigar will be setting up a tent and there will be several door prizes.
Comments: Marci Cropp reported that the Club Directory is about ready. If you have any last-minute suggestions, please send them to her.
Recognition: The Gettysburg YWCA will be presenting Stacey Green with the Callie Award on March 31. These are given to “Outstanding Adams County Women”. Her category is business. Congratulations Stacey !
OYSTER FEED ————– The next Optimist Club Meeting will be on March 18,6:00pm,at Gettysburg Fire House.
This will also be preparation night for the Oyster Feed on March 19. Food and beverages will be provided.
On Saturday March 19 all members please report at 9:00am to help. Thank you!
Vice President Darlene ended the meeting at 8:22pm.
Submitted by Fred Darling
Last Day for Optimist Basketball this Saturday!!
UncategorizedIt’s been a great season so let’s finish with a strong turnout! Come out and enjoy one final Optimist Basketball practice at the Gettysburg Middle School gym.
March 2, 2016 Meeting information
UncategorizedThe Gettysburg Optimist Club will meet Wednesday, March 2,2016 at 6:00pm in the Refectory. Please join us for an enjoyable evening. Our speaker for the evening will be Duane Kanagy from the Adams Electric Cooperative.
PLEASE LET FRED KNOW IF YOU PLAN TO ATTEND
Reminder: Our next meeting will be March 18 at the Gettysburg Fire House. We will be combining our meeting
along with preparing for the Annual Oyster Feed on March 19. Please bring a dessert either Friday evening or Saturday morning.