Newsletter – May 22, 2025

Newsletter – May 22, 2025

Becky Gaskin, Executive Director of American Red Cross covering 10 counties (and spouse of Jamie Gaskin, recent speaker from United Way) spoke to 13 members at Mic Goulet’s request. (L to R above are Cindy Sullivan, guest speaker Becky, and Mic – – Thanks,...
Newsletter – May 1, 2025

Newsletter – May 1, 2025

Club Member Tony Tucker spoke with us today about Old Newsboys, his wife’s health, and the landscape of charitable fundraising. Over 6800 children in our area benefited from the clothing and gifts provided by Old Newsboys, benefiting from the work of 4 full-time...
Newsletter – April 24, 2025

Newsletter – April 24, 2025

Metal Muscle Robotics Team Speakers seen above with Member and monthly Program Chair Steve Schlott (in striped shirt) are (L-R) high school student Luke, Lead Mentor Don Ridge, and Scott, They described how their team of 19 students have been very successful in...
Newsletter – April 17, 2025

Newsletter – April 17, 2025

April 17, 2025 Amber Miller from Boys & Girls Club in Flint spoke with the group of 13 members this morning about the Club, changes in staffing and programming over the years, and new directions. Her goals of providing “access, opportunity, and experience” to...
Newsletter – April 3, 2025

Newsletter – April 3, 2025

April Kicks Off with Club Updates, Community Projects & Spring Surprises West Flint Optimist Club – Meeting Recap for April 3, 2025 Twelve members gathered this past Thursday for another engaging and spirited West Flint Optimist Club meeting. Although Spring...
Newsletter – March 20, 2025

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...