Newsletter – August 22, 2024

Newsletter – August 22, 2024

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...
Newsletter – August 15, 2024

Newsletter – August 15, 2024

14 members gathered at Liberty today, under the scrutiny of “acting President” Mic Goulet, standing in for the absent President Cindy Sullivan (planned absence) and missing Lt. Gov. Bill Reaves (traffic-delayed absence). Sleep in Heavenly Peace news – 40 more...
Newsletter – August 8, 2024

Newsletter – August 8, 2024

Our new member, Scott Staley (pictured above), has informed us that Lennox has a community offer for our possible participation: Feel the Love (click here for link to more information) is offering new heating or cooling systems for deserving individuals nominated by...
Newsletter – August 1, 2024

Newsletter – August 1, 2024

The photos above and below are from today’s Sleep in Heavenly Peace bed assembly, where Club members Steve Schlott and Greg Hilliker (along with Dan Carville) completed the 4 beds in about 1 hour and 10 minutes, prompting a discussion of a pay raise to 3 times what we...
Newsletter – July 24, 2024

Newsletter – July 24, 2024

Our Club received a “Gold Sponsor” award plaque for our long-standing alliance and support of CANUSA (pictured above), which President Cindy Sullivan accepted with surprise and gratitude from the group of friends that worked at our Summerfest beverage tent. Chris...
Newsletter – July 18, 2024

Newsletter – July 18, 2024

The West Flint Optimist Club gathered for its July 18th meeting with a modest turnout of eleven members and two guests. This lower attendance was likely due to the recent two-week break and the change in meeting location. As a reminder, our meetings are now held at...