January 29, 2007

» Bo Bossaller rang the bell at 12:15 pm. 
» The original Rick McKernan gave the Invocation.
» Bo Bossaller led the Pledge of Allegiance.
» Our greeter today was Mike Messer. There were more than 60 members and guests attended.

GUESTS: Bryan Etheridge was a guest of Jack Cruise, Bo Bossaller invited John Weaver, Marilyn Starkey was a guest of Meredith Donaldson and Rick McKernan was a guest of Rick McKernan. No really.

MYSTERY PERSON: Jim Yankee was today’s mystery guest. Jim spoke briefly of the success the “40 under 40” campaign has had thus far. Great work to Jim and everyone involved in the process. Jim awarded next week’s free lunch to Lisa Eimers. Lisa was the 3rd new member to shake hands with Jim. Congrats Lisa!! 

TAIL TWISTER: The tail twister was absent.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: The club will have a chili cook off Feb. 7th 6pm at the clubhouse. The theme for this chili cook off is “Let’s beat Steve”. 
**The 40 under 40-membership drive is off to an impressive start. For more info contact Jim Yankee or Mike Messer. 
**The Essay Contest is in need of judges to grade/evaluate submitted essays. Preferably these judges shouldn’t be Optimist members or spouses of members. 
**The Oratorical Contest is to be held Feb 17th at the Sunrise Optimist Building.
**Jack Cruise is in need of help for the golf tourney to be held June 13th –14th.
**The Safety Poster Contest is rapidly approaching see Connie Howe for details.
**Big Brothers and Big Sisters is having Bowl for Kid’s Sake on the 9th, 10th and 11th of March 2007. You can register by phone at 573 874 3677 ext. 2 or online at WWW.BIGSOFCENTRALMO.ORG  

GREETER: Mike Messer was the greeter today. Mike has been with Shelter Insurance for about 9 years. Currently he is an agent for Shelter, prior to being an agent Mike worked as a fraud investigator for Shelter. Welcome to the club Mike!

PROGRAM: Today’s program centered around the Missouri Theatre. We learned much about the Theatre’s past and what is now being done to see that it becomes an even greater asset to “The District”. Want more info? Go to www.motheatre.org  

Adjourned with the creed: 12.53pm

January 22, 2007

» Bo Bossaller rang the bell at 12:15 pm. 
» Bob Merriman gave the Invocation.
» Bo Bossaller led the Pledge of Allegiance.
» Our greeter today was Mike Hatchett. There were more than 56 members and guests attended.

GUESTS: Taylor Bartlett was a guest of Mike Messer, Greg Schneider brought his son Nick, Christine White was joined by Lisa Eimers and Kathryne Roberts, Bo Bossaller invited Jason Kaiser, and Jim Yankee dined with George Reinhold.

MYSTERY PERSON: Spence Turner was the mystery guest today and since today was the 22nd of Jan. Spence added 2+2 and got 4, he then awarded next weeks free lunch Garry Spotts for he was the 4th person the shake Spence’s hand. 

TAIL TWISTER: The tail twister is still out of town. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS: The club will have a chili cook off Feb. 7th 6pm at the clubhouse. The theme for this chili cook off is “Let’s beat Steve”. 
The 40 under 40-membership drive is off to an impressive start. For more info contact Jim Yankee or Mike Messer. 
The Essay Contest is in need of judges to grade/evaluate submitted essays. Preferably these judges shouldn’t be Optimist members or spouses of members. 
The Oratorical Contest is to be held Feb 17th at the Sunrise Optimist Building.
Jack Cruise is in need of help for the golf tourney to be held June 13th –14th.
Birthdays and Anniversaries: Dottie was absent today.
Greeter: Mike Hatchett was the greeter today however; Mike Messer stepped in on occasion when the greeter was distracted. Good work Mr. Messer.

PROGRAM: Dana Battison and Ustan Matthews of The Intersection presented today’s program. Dana spoke of the work they do with at risk children. The Intersection is located near the Clubhouse at 7 East Sexton Road. The website is http://intersection.missouri.org

Adjourned with the creed: 1:00pm

January 8, 2007

» Bo Bossaller rang the bell at 12:15 pm. 
» Connie Howe gave the Invocation.
» Gary Spotts led the Pledge of Allegiance.
» Our greeter today was absent. There were more than 60 members and guests attended.

GUESTS: James Samorian was a guest of Mike Messer, Mary Carnahan was a guest of Steve Klein, Christine White invited Lisa Eimers, Jim Yankee was joined by Kim Stanley along with Cindy and Jay from the Kids First Optimist Club and Lorenzo Lawson brought along the Reverend Joseph Carr.

MYSTERY PERSON: Mike Hatchett awarded next week’s free lunch to Valerie Goodin for being the 8th person to shake his hand on the 8th day of January.

TAIL TWISTER: Steve Henderson told us a joke he thought was funny.

ANNOUNCEMENTS: The Kids First Optimist Club of Columbia (previously known as The Southside Optimist Club) is sponsoring the First Annual ‘Have a Fling in February’ Valentine’s Day Dance @ The Stoney Creek Inn from 7pm – 11pm. For ticket info please call 573 449-4167 day or 573 445-0632 eve and weekends. 
February 7th the club will hold the chili cook off @ the Clubhouse @ 6pm.
Tree lot sales were around $115,000.00.
The Safety Awareness Poster Contest is fast approaching, be on the look out.

BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES: Happy Birthday to Mark Stevenson, Jake Jolley and Jack Cruise.

PROGRAM: Jim Yankee introduced today’s speaker as Bill Castles. Bill works for Pro Dental and works to promote healthy dental habits. Bill cited two examples of how periodontal (gum) disease can harm the entire body. Bill encourages folks to not only complete regular visits to the dentist but also not to delay when a problem arises with your mouth, get to the dentist ASAP!