Newsletter – August 21, 2025
With President Cindy Sullivan still on vacation and President-Elect Rich Lewis otherwise occupied, President Substitute and King Wannabe Jeff Dennings called today’s gathering to order with 13 members attending and our CANUSA friend Tony Sitko spoke to us (in more...
William “Bill” R. Reaves Elected Governor of the Michigan District of Optimist International for 2026–2027
The West Flint Optimist Club and the Michigan District of Optimist International are proud to celebrate the election of William “Bill” R. Reaves as the Michigan District’s Governor for the 2026–2027 Optimist year, which runs from October 1, 2026,...
Newsletters
Newsletter – August 7, 2025
13 members and 3 guests attended today’s breakfast meeting, with Theresa “Queen Bee” Burdette and her 11-year-old granddaughter joining us for a short time while waiting for another (martial arts) meeting in the restaurant. Theresa, recently widowed, is moving here...
Newsletter – July 10, 2025
Newlywed Deb Hawley Bailey, from St. Francis Prayer Center, joined our relatively small aggregation of members for our regular breakfast meeting and to be inducted into Optimist Club membership. We are glad to have her as part of our group and wish her well in her...
Newsletter – July 3, 2025
We gathered today without our illustrious President Cindy Sullivan, who is camping “up north” for the July 4th holiday, and Jeff Dennings stood in for her. Expecting a small crowd, Jeff changed several usual procedures, pledging allegiance...
Community Events
Join Us at Flushing SummerFest 2025 – June 19–21!
he West Flint Optimist Club is excited to once again be part of Flushing SummerFest 2025, happening June 19–21 in downtown Flushing, Michigan! This beloved community celebration is more than just rides, music, and parades—it’s an opportunity to bring...
Stammtish and 60th Birthday Celebration
I’d love for you to join me in celebrating my 60th birthday! It’s a milestone worth marking, and what better way to do it than with great friends, good food, and a few laughs? 📍 Where: Vic’s Place (behind Ruggero’s Italian Restaurant)...
Building Community and Joy: The Success of the West Flint Optimist Club’s Stammtisch
The West Flint Optimist Club has always been dedicated to bringing people together and making a difference in the community. Over the past year, one initiative has stood out for its unique approach to fostering camaraderie and joy: the Stammtisch. Held every other...