Newsletter – October 1, 2026
Christial Sierra (shown on left in above photo with President Rich Lewis on the right and “King” Matt Strnad, who invited Christal, in the center) visited Liberty to speak with our 16 attending members about her non-profit [501(C(3)] venture of the last 20...
Newsletters
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...
Newsletter – September 3, 2026
Our scheduled speaker for today did not show and later apologized through Steve Schlott for her absence due to a family situation. After a week of hiatus and healing, I am back at the keyboard! (Jeff Dennings apparently has some notes from last week that he will...
Newsletter – August 20, 2026
Paul Rozycki, long-time political science professor and "Outstanding Retiree Award” winner, continues to be a popular commentator and served that function today at Club. (He is in the center of above photo, with West Flint Optimist Club President Rich Lewis on the...
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...