Newsletter – March 20, 2025
Victoria, Monique & Denina (from Job Corps) with Jeff Gauger 11 members and 1 guest (Deb Hawley, soon-to-be- member from St. Francis House of Prayer?) enjoyed listening to the Job Corps folks talk about their “work-based learning”operation: Denina is the “learning...
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)...
Newsletters
Newsletter – March 13, 2025
James Kitts with 4 of his MDM-TV “trainees” Jim (wearing tie) is the “Executive Producer” of MDM-TV (link HERE), an educational venture in Montrose Schools preparing students for broadcast careers, giving them electronic, computer, video and audio recording/editing,...
Newsletter – March 6, 2025
Guest Speaker Mike Morgan with Joe Cozart and Cindy Sullivan Mike Morgan works with Joe at Teachout Security and has a long history of work with military, homeland security, and law enforcement, focusing especially on selecting and training animals and personnel in...
Newsletter – February 27, 2025
A guest, Gary Quillen, joined the 11 members present this morning for our weekly breakfast at Liberty Family Dining. In the absence of a guest speaker, we had a lot of free-ranging discussion: Former Michigan District Governor Deb Berry contacted Greg Hilliker this...
Community Events
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...
2024 Breakfast with Santa for Michigan School for the Deaf Students
The holiday season is just around the corner, and the West Flint Optimist Club is excited to bring back one of our most heartwarming traditions! On Wednesday, December 4th, we’re hosting our annual Breakfast with Santa Claus event for the students of the Michigan...
Join Us at Flushing SummerFest 2024
The West Flint Optimist Club is excited to announce our participation in the Flushing SummerFest by hosting a Beer Tent to raise funds for local children’s charities. The Beer Tent will be open from Thursday, June 20 through Saturday, June 22, offering an incredible...