Optimist Meeting Minutes 9/18/13

-Mark C. hosted a great gathering for our members with some delicious steaks for our final outdoor meeting of the year.  Apologies from the secretary for the missed email reminder the day of this event!

–New Meeting Location: The club was presented with several great options for meeting locations for the upcoming year.  The members who were present decided to go with Mama Ventura’s (13 Chambersburg St. Gettysburg PA).  We look forward to a homemade buffet-style meal in the private meeting room.  Our first meeting at Mama’s will be on Wednesday, October, 16^th at 6:30pm.

–Treasurer Report: Tom will discuss member dues next month, but as a result of the increased cost to hold our business meetings, annual member dues will need to be adjusted accordingly.

-Installation Banquet: Please RSVP to Mark G. ([email protected]) ASAP if you (and a guest at a cost of $15) are planning to attend on Wednesday, October 2^nd at the Dobbin House.  Mingling begins at 6pm and dinner will be provided at 6:30pm.  Please keep in mind that if you RSVP and fail to attend you will be responsible for the cost that the club incurs for the meal.

–Halloween Parade: A sign-up sheet went around for the Halloween Parade.  Please contact Marci if you plan to participate on Tuesday, October 22nd.  Line-up approximately 6pm and step-off will be at 7:30pm from the old Visitor Center Parking Lot on Steinwehr.  (Rain date is set for Tuesday, October 29th) The Optimist Club plans to partner with Big Brothers Big Sisters of York/Adams County for this event.  If you would like to participate, but are unable to walk the route we can look into getting the scoot coupes again from Getty Peds.

–Oyster/Shrimp Feed: The Fire hall has been reserved for Saturday, March 8th for this year’s Oyster and Shrimp Feed.  Last year we served 225 guests.  This year club members will be seating guests at the tables to ensure that we utilize the space appropriately and that we provide the best experience for our patrons.

–Get Well: The club wishes Doug and Marci well as they recover from surgery.

-Next Meeting: Installation Banquet, Wednesday, October 2^nd at the Dobbin House.

Optimists we have some great events coming up!  Please take a moment to respond to the invitations below so that proper accommodations can be made.

First up, our final outdoor meeting of the year will take place on Wednesday, September 18th at 6:30pm at the Cropp’s home.   This is always an enjoyable meeting with great food and fellowship.  Consider bringing along a potential new member.  Please contact Mark at [email protected] ASAP if you and/or a guest plan to attend.

 

Our following meeting will be the Installation Banquet on Wednesday, October 2nd at the Dobbin House.  The evening begins at 6pm.  Dinner will be served at 6:30pm.  Dinner for members will be covered by the club.  The charge for spouses/guests is $15 per person.  Please contact Mark G. at [email protected] ASAP if you plan to attend.

 

We look forward to a good turn out to close out one year and start a new one!

Optimist Meeting tonight at 6:30pm at the Lake Heritage Pavillion.

We had a very successful 4^th Quarter Zone Meeting/Pig Roast at the Lake Heritage Pavilion.  One member from the Hummelstown Club and eleven members from the East York Club, including Lt. Governor Tom Mcglynn made the trip.

 

From the Lt. Governor:

-After his own “Battle of Gettysburg” with the BBQ sauce Tom went on to talk about all the good things happening in Zone 7, including the fact that our Zone ranks #1 of eight, our Zone has maintained its total membership since the beginning of the year, and we have some very active clubs serving our communities.

-Mark and Joe were presented with Personal Growth & Involvement Awards for their commitment to our club.

-Although Tom has enjoyed his time serving as Lt. Governor he would love to have a volunteer come forward to fill this role.

 

Club news:

-Craig attended the District Convention here in Gettysburg and he acquired information for the incoming officers.  A group of children from the Adams County School of Musical Theatre provided some entertainment for the event and they were very well received.

-The Refectory will no longer be available for our meetings due to scheduling conflicts.  Please pass along any ideas for potential new meeting locations to Kris ([email protected]) and he will look into various options and make a decision with the board.

-Parking for the soccer tournament is this weekend.  Thanks to the members who are volunteering.  You should have beautiful weather!

-A potential new member, Fred, who is a former educator and who has been very active in serving the youth in his community joined us for the evening.  Fred will be sponsored by Walt.

Click here to see pictures from the event!

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September meetings:

-Wednesday, September 4^th a 6:30pm at the Lake Heritage Pavilion.

-Wednesday, September 18^th at 6:30pm at Mark’s house.   This would be a great opportunity to bring a potential new member!

 

 

The Annual Summer Youth Soccer Tournament Parking Project will be held this coming weekend, August 24 and 25, 2013.  This is the second soccer parking event for the Optimist Club of the year and is a major source for funding for the Gettysburg Optimist Club Programs conducted throughout the year.  Don Davis has announced that the parking will take place at the Adams County Historic Society property located on the Biglerville Road.  Here is the members sign-up sheet for those who have already scheduled for this weekends event.  If you have not already done so and would like to volunteer to help please contact Project Chairman Don Davis.

OPTIMIST PARKING SIGN UP SHEET