(Belated) NEWSLETTER for November 20, 2025
Sixteen Optimist Club members and our 2 guests shared breakfast this morning and listened to Joy Peterman and Randy Helmstrom (seen in photo above with Jeff Dennings) from Salvation Army speak about their ongoing work in the face of 4 times their monthly calls for...
2025-2026 Installation Banquet
The West Flint Optimist Club invites members, family, friends, and community supporters to join us as we celebrate the close of a successful year and look forward to an exciting future!
Newsletters
Newsletter – October 23, 2025
We had a relatively small gathering of 11 members and 2 guests this morning as President Rich Lewis asked Governor-Elect Bill Reaves to lead the Pledge of Allegiance and Jack Proffitt to say grace before breakfast. (Part of the reason for lower attendance is that 2 of...
Newsletter – October 16, 2025
West Flint Optimist 14 members gathered at Liberty this morning for breakfast and were glad to have Tony Tucker join us, update us on his wife’s health, and talk about Old NewsBoys - anyone interested in getting a Christmas tree poster for donations (see above) can...
Newsletter – October 9, 2025
Today is the first Optimist Club breakfast called to order under the authority of newly installed President Rich Lewis, seen above trying desperately to hold onto his gavel. (He has a better grip on this than on on his recollection of fines proposed this morning,...
Community Events
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)...
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...