Optimist Club of Gettysburg

Meeting Minutes

May 4, 2022

Bring Out the Best in Kids

The Optimist Club of Gettysburg met on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, 6:00 PM at Deatrick Village Community Center. We had 12 members present for our meeting. President Gary welcomed all in attendance for our fifth meeting in 2022. We had a lasagna dinner prepared by Daryl and assisted by Mark Cropp.   

Business Meeting:

1. Secretary’s Report: Approved.
2. Treasure’s report: Approved
3. President’s Report: 
   1. Third quarter Zone meeting is 5/17 in York. Contact Gary if you want to attend.
   2. Face of America, FOA was a good experience on April 24. I had a lot of fun. This is a great event that our community has been part of for many years. I would like to see the Optimist members get out and support in the future.

Old Business

    4. Basketball Committee (Chairs Chris Bender & Brian Skidmore)

1. 1. 1. Brian reported that at our June 1st meeting we will be recognizing all Optimist basketball coaches.

    5. Golf Committee (Chair Steve Burton)

             a. ALL HANDS-ON DECK, sign up sheet for volunteers will be circulated.

             b. Tom and Dan reported our date of May 19 is set and our promotion information and registration link is on The Links at Gettysburg website. We are asking members to be proactive in helping promote as well as reserving this day to help.

    6. Respect for Law (Chair Doug Miller)

              a. Event held 2/23/2022
              b. No report

7. Oyster & Shrimp Feed Committee (Chairs Wayne Hill & Stacey Schlosser)

1. Oyster/Shrimp Fundraiser canceled (3/13/2022)

8.Gettysburg Wine & Music Festival Parking Committee (Brian Skidmore)

1. 9/10 & 11/2022 Wine Festival Parking
2. No report at this time.

9. Adams County Foundation Giving Spree (Chairs Joe MacDowell & Fred Darling)

1. 11/3 ACCFGivingSpree.org 
2. No report.

10. RIF & Environmental Ed (Chair Lyne Aurand)

1. Money will be distributed in the Spring of 2023 after Wine Festival parking fundraiser.
2. The amount in budget may be adjusted based on fundraising

New Business

11. 5/18/22 Dollars for Scholars recipient Caroline Roy, meet via Zoom, 6PM on both the district Facebook and Youtube accounts, where you see a thank you from Caroline. 

12. Meeting for June 1st location will be Lake Heritage Pavilion, Gettysburg, PA. Mark, Randy, and Gary have agreed to prepare a steak dinner. We will not offer a Zoom option for this meeting due to no Wifi availability. We will be recognizing volunteer “Optimist Basketball Coaches” at this meeting. You will want to mark this date on your calendar.

13. Summer meetings will be held at Lake Heritage pavilion. (6/1, 8/3, 9/7) Our July picnic location will be held at Wayne and Sue’s.

14. August 19-20 at Wyndham, Gettysburg is the Fourth Quarter Zone Convention. Gettysburg Optimist needs representation so mark this on your calendar. It will be in our backyard.

15. Our new promotion brochure will be ready soon. 

Upcoming Dates:

• 5/17/2022 3rd Quarter Zone Meeting, York, contact Gary
• 5/18/2022 Optimist social @ Fourscore Beer Co., Gettysburg 6PM
• 5/18/2022 Dollars for Scholars recipient Caroline Roy, meet by Zoom
• 5/19/2022 Optimist Golf Tourney, The Links at Gettysburg, 1PM tee time.
• 6/1/2022 Optimist Meeting, location Lake Heritage Pavilion 6PM, Coach recognition
• 7/20/2022 Optimist Family Picnic at the Hill’s
• 8/19-20/2022 4th Quarter Joint Convention at the Wyndham, Gettysburg
• 9/10 & 11/2022 Wine Festival Parking
• 10/4/22 Officer Installation at Mansion House, Fairfield, PA
• 11/3 Adams County Foundation Giving Spree

Respectfully Submitted,

Daryl Aurand, Secretary

The Optimist Club of Gettysburg met on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at the Deatrick Commons Community Center. We had  12 members present for our meeting. President Gary Rappoldt opened the meeting at 6:30pm with an invocation, followed by an outstanding dinner provided by Mark and Marci.

Speaker   After dinner President Gary introduced the speaker for the evening, Mr. Steve Heidecker representing the “Dollars for Scholars” program. This program provides scholarships for qualified students. He mentioned that the Optimist Club was one of the original supporters of the program.

Business Meeting

Secretary’s Report: Approved

Treasurer’s Report: Approved

Basketball Program: Brian reported that the January program was cancelled. There were 4 sessions in February with 150 youngsters attending. Brian said that the kindergarten session may be eliminated next year.

Golf Outing: Dan Mattern reported about a new fund raising element being introduced called “helicopter ball drop“. Basically you would purchase a numbered golf ball, or balls, which would be dropped on the green from a helicopter. If your ball goes in the hole you win a cash prize. Balls are $10.00 each, and you can purchase as many as you wish. This would be at the Golf Outing on May 19. So tell your friends !!

Respect for Law:  Doug Miller assembled an excellent program at the Adams County Court House. Two individuals were recognized by the Optimist Club for their support of the law. They are Kathy Hileman, Adams County Adult Corrections Warden and Larry Snyder Deputy Warden.

Wine Fest: Brian reported that plans are progressing very nicely.

Member Comments: Marci and Mark commented about the “Face of America” bike event on the 24^th of April. There will be about 400 participants and volunteers are needed.

Upcoming Dates:
5/19/2022 Golf Tournament
9/10/2022 Wine Festival Parking

Optimistically submitted, Fred Darling

Reminder: The Final 2022 Optimist Basketball session will be held this Saturday, February 26, 2022. 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.

Thank you to all of the participants. It has been a wonderful 2022 Season!

Reminder: The Optimist Basketball season begins this Saturday, February 12, 2022. 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/youth-basketball/

January 29 Update:

Beginning Saturday, February 5th the Gettysburg Optimist Club will be holding its annual basketball program at Lincoln Elementary Gym.

• Boys K-3     9 am – 10 am
• Girls K-3     10 am – 11 am
• Coed 4-6    11 am – 12 pm

Dates are as scheduled:  February 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th

Hour sessions will be drills and small games teaching basketball skills. Thank you to the individuals who have submitted volunteer forms, your services will be greatly appreciated.

Its OK if you are not able to make all of the sessions.

Mask are recommended but optional.

We strongly advise you keep your child home if sick.

Thank you for your participation in this program and we are looking forward to having a fun basketball season.

Any questions feel free to reply to this email.

https://gettysburgoptimist.com/gettysburg-news/youth-basketball/