Newsletter – September 10, 2026
Seen in photo above are Traci Pigott, Director of CRIM Sports, and 3 of her staff (James, Josh, and Nick), sharing breakfast and information with us about recent and future CANUSA and Ralph Boyer Scholarship decisions. Our own Member Steve Schlott updated all of us on...
Newsletters
Newsletter – August 13, 2026
Jerry Preston came to talk about the Flint Township name change possibility, with some pros & cons discussed and a clear prospect of “Oak Hills” as the new name - because of its uniqueness, strong “brand” positivity, and absence of negative concomitants (tax...
Newsletter – August 6, 2026
We had 17 members in attendance this morning, and Matt Strnad brought in his eldest son, Christopher, as a guest (and compensation for a trip to the dentist!). Steve Schlott reminded us that CANUSA Games will be having their closing breakfast this Sunday at 9:00...
Newsletter – July 30, 2026
In the absence of a designated guest speaker this morning, a “Pretender to the Throne” took over the Royal Crown of “King” Matt Strnad and kept us all entertained: Matt’s son, Jonathan (seen with Matt in the above photo) is on his way to Pelotonia in Columbus, Ohio....
Community Events
Join Us at Flushing SummerFest 2025 – June 19–21!
he West Flint Optimist Club is excited to once again be part of Flushing SummerFest 2025, happening June 19–21 in downtown Flushing, Michigan! This beloved community celebration is more than just rides, music, and parades—it’s an opportunity to bring...
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...