by Greg Hilliker | Sep 26, 2024 | Newsletters
New Member Jana Reed at induction with Jeff Dennings (Former President standing in for recuperating Cindy Sullivan) and Assistant Governor Bill Reaves just after receiving her pin and taking her oath. The 13 members present welcomed Jana and were pleased to hear from...
by Greg Hilliker | Sep 19, 2024 | Newsletters
Debra Hawley, Director of St. Francis Prayer Center (SFPC) (shown above, with Member Mic Goulet,) came to speak with a sparse but lively group of 10 attendees this morning about her work and how it intersects and interacts with our interests and with other community...
by Greg Hilliker | Sep 12, 2024 | Newsletters
Tauzzari Robinson, CEO at Boys & Girls Club and former Optimist, spoke with us this morning with a detailed overview of Boys & Girls Club (BGC) history, status, and future. A safe place, with food assistance, tutoring and work prep, recreation, and mental...
by Greg Hilliker | Sep 5, 2024 | Newsletters
Fifteen of us gathered for breakfast today and stood for the Pledge and grace “intoned” by Jack Proffitt before President Cindy Sullivan called for announcements and sat down. (She is giving her knee a break before saying “goodbye” to it later this month.) Bill...
by Greg Hilliker | Aug 22, 2024 | Newsletters
Assistant Governor Bill Reaves attended this past week’s Optimist International Michigan District Convention, noting that our Club is recognized for its longevity (61 Years) and contributions – “Dime-A-Day” members (10+) and membership growth (+7 for the fiscal...
