Newsletter – June 4, 2024

Newsletter – June 4, 2024

Attendance and Atmosphere:  Eighteen members gathered for this morning’s meeting, making for a good turnout. However, some members were a bit rowdy, leading to President Cindy being fined for losing control of the meeting. The entire east side of the room had to...
Newsletter – May 30, 2024

Newsletter – May 30, 2024

Attendance and Atmosphere: Fifteen Optimists gathered for this morning’s meeting, bringing a lively yet tame energy to the room. Flushing SummerFest Updates:  President Cindy once again highlighted the Flushing SummerFest, detailing tasks, timelines, and other...
Newsletter – May 23, 2024

Newsletter – May 23, 2024

Mic Goulet awarded by Optimist International and Lt. Gov. Bill Reaves for his many contributions to the Club and the community, most notably for having recruited and sponsored a fifth Club member. Mic spent some time in today’s meeting recounting (with exhibits)...
Newsletter – May 16, 2024

Newsletter – May 16, 2024

Member Jeff Gauger (far left in photo) introduced (l-r in photo) Denina Peacock (Work-Based Learning Coordinator), Timothy (Job Corps residential student) and  Shane Loose (Training Manager) from Flint Genesee Job Corps, and they told us about their beautiful 21-acre...
Newsletter – May 9, 2024

Newsletter – May 9, 2024

Sheila Gafney, officially “retired” but still involved with Special Olympics, spoke to the group of 14 attendees about the upcoming Special Olympic Games. Locally, we will support them with our presence for the Softball Throw Friday at Carman-Ainsworth Middle School...
Newsletter – May 2, 2024

Newsletter – May 2, 2024

Sleep in Heavenly Peace – May 2 bed deliveries! Our Club was well represented in the delivery and assembly of beds on May 2.  Serving as lead assemblers to the Job Corps students— who did much of the “heavy lifting”—were Jeff Gauger, Greg Hilliker, Phil...