Newsletter – August 21, 2025
With President Cindy Sullivan still on vacation and President-Elect Rich Lewis otherwise occupied, President Substitute and King Wannabe Jeff Dennings called today’s gathering to order with 13 members attending and our CANUSA friend Tony Sitko spoke to us (in more...
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...
Newsletters
Newsletter – May 29, 2025
Job Corps youth volunteers for SHP bed assembly this week (more photos and an appeal for action to save Job Corps below) 18 members assembled this morning for breakfast after Phil Holmblade’s leading the PLedge of Allegiance and Jack Proffitt saying the invocation....
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, Mic!) One...
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...
Community Events
Flushing Summerfest 2023 Beer Tent is Huge Success
There was standing room only on Friday night for the Rock and Roll concert. We didn't hear many complaints (actually only 1 from a guy that showed up already intoxicated). The concert Saturday night wasn't as crowded and the older people that were there for the...