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November 27,
2006
» Bo Bossaller rang the bell at 12:15pm
» Valerie Goodin gave the Invocation.
» Mike Hatchett led the Pledge of Allegiance.
» Our greeter today was Cyrilla Galbreath more than 58 members and guests attended.
GUESTS:
Dot Donaldson was the guest of her daughter-in-law, Meredith.
MYSTERY PERSON?
Jack Cruise gave the Free lunch to: Mike Moran for being the youngest Optimist present. Jack emphasized the significance of younger members to the long-term success of the club. It is the younger members who will continue the good work that the club’s more experienced members have done in the past.
TAIL TWISTER:
Steve Henderson was in typical form today. He shared/subjected us to more ‘Church Sign’ humor. Steve really is a fantastic chef.
ANNOUNCEMENTS:
We had a brief visit today with Columbia College President Gerald Brouder. Dr. Brouder spoke of the upcoming NAIA Volleyball Championship to be held in Columbia College’s Southwell Complex the 29th of November through the 3rd of December.
Carl Scott informed the club that on the 7th of December (Pearl Harbor Day) at 6pm the Food Bank needs volunteers to help repackage donated goods. Please come out to the Vandiver
location and help out.
The Childhood Cancer Campaign is seeking committee members. Interested parties should see Carl Scott or any other
Downtown Optimist Board Member. Carl will also be passing around a small piggy bank at the lunch meetings please contribute whatever loose change you can.
The Peanut Brittle bagging party will begin soon! So be ready.
The club will have a Christmas Party with Santa Claus the 18th of December at Dulany Hall. Time
T.B.A.
Birthdays and Anniversaries:
Today Dottie told us of many birthdays and anniversaries. Happy birthday and congratulations to all.
GREETER:
Cyrilla Galbreath was today’s greeter; Cyrilla has been involved with the
Downtown Optimist Club off and on for quite some time now and has recently rejoined. We are glad to have you back!
PROGRAM:
Today's program centered around Big Brothers and Big Sisters. Lisa Eimers spoke of the work that they do pairing kids with ‘bigs’ in an effort to provide the kids with a mentor. These mentors help the kids they are paired with to deal with the stresses of being a kid. Nicolle Adair, who works as a coordinator for school based mentoring, told the club about a child who lost a family member and was having a hard time coping with that loss.
Nicole knew the family and called to check up on them and saw an opportunity to help the child out by establishing a mentor for the child that was most devastated by the loss. The mentor and child did so well the other children in the family were also matched with a mentor of their own.
As Optimists these are the kinds of programs we help when we sell Koeze Nuts, when we sell the trees, when we do all that we do.
November 13, 2006
» Bo Bossaller rang the bell at 12:15pm
» Wes Brown gave the Invocation.
» Mike Hatchett led the Pledge of Allegiance.
» Our greeter today was Scott Stager more than 56 members and guests attended.
GUESTS
Matt guest of Bo Bossaller
Scott Duncan guest of Jim Yankee
MYSTERY PERSON? Rick Guilford
gave a Free lunch to: Garry Spotts for all his hard work on the tree lots this year.
TAIL TWISTER: Steve Henderson subjected us to some writings that appeared on church signs. He seemed to think he was funny.
ANNOUNCEMENTS: There will not be a meeting next Monday the 20th. Columbia College is closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday.
The President of our club saw fight to recognize all of the clubs veterans today. Thank you to all veterans.
This Thursday at 6pm there will be a Tree Lot meeting at the clubhouse, the regular monthly board meeting will take place at 7pm.
Birthdays and Anniversaries: Gary Spotts and Carol Irish both have birthdays this week or shortly after. Happy birthday to the both of you!
GREETER: Scott Stager was our greeter. Scott told us about his semi-retirement from computer programming and how much he enjoys being a member of the club.
PROGRAM: Jerry Carrington introduced/recognized Charlie Gibbons and N.W. (Eddie) Edwards for their steadfast support of the Daniel Boone Little League Baseball Program. Eddie and Charlie were instrumental in the early days helping to establish the success of the league we know today.
Phillip Porter is the current president of the league. Phillip shared with us some of the highlights of his position and of the need for continued support. League and team sponsors are always welcome but Phillip spoke of the need for folks to come out and watch the games so that the kids have an audience.
Phillip introduced Manager Jeff Echelmeier. Coach Echelmeier as you may have seen on the TV. This summer managed the Daniel Boone Little League team that went to Williamsport, P.A. for the Little League World Series. Jeff told us many great things about his experience but the one that seemed the coolest to all was the behind the scenes tour the team was given by ALBERT PUJOLS at Busch Stadium!
November 6, 2006
Bo Bossaller rang the bell at 12:15 pm.
» Ed Harre gave the Invocation.
» Larry Fick led the Pledge of Allegiance.
» Our greeter today was missing 57 attended.
GUESTS
Jack Andrewson from the Sunrise Optimist Club guest of Luke Chase
Kathryne Oberg/Roberts guest of Christine White
MYSTERY PERSON: Wayne Taylor gave a Free lunch to: Jess weaver
TAIL TWISTER: Absent
ANNOUNCEMENTS: The vote concerning the Constitutional Changes was held and all past unanimously. Now our Constitution reflects the true strength and diversity of our club.
**November 11th this Saturday we need your help setting up the Rock
Bridge lot. Please arrive at the Grand Lot by 8am, once things are ready we will move to the Rock Bridge Lot. If you are not able to make it by 8am please met us at the Rock Bridge Lot.
**Cashier Training will be conducted at the Club House on Grand Tuesday Nov. 14th at 6pm
**The nuts can be picked up Tuesday Nov. 7th from 6pm-9pm and Friday Nov. 10th 9am –5pm
**This weekend 10-12 November Rock Bridge High School is performing “Fiddler on the Roof” for their fall musical. Show Times are: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 7pm and Sunday at 3pm.
Birthdays and Anniversaries: Mike Cusack has a birthday on the 10th of Nov. and Dottie Stoerker-Peters’ birthday is the 7th, happy birthdays to the both of you!
GREETER: Absent
PROGRAM: The program was “The Hickman Review”. The Hickman Review is a book of poems, artwork and other creative writing that a select group of Hickman High students put together every year. Carol Keinniger is faculty advisor but she consistently passes all praise and credit to the students. This year we heard from Kelsey Brucks who shared with us a writing her sister wrote about her devoted relationship to Michael’s (the craft and so much more store). Truman Shuck shared his writing and pictures of his artwork. The pictures of his work showed how creative and interesting a young adult could be when they are encouraged to express themselves. Kathryn Caldwell also shared some interesting writings with us.
Some of the proceeds from the sales of The Hickman Review are used to provide scholarships. Last year two scholarships were awarded. Kids helping other kids, sounds like an internship for future Optimists.
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