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Newsletters & Presentations
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What Happened...
January 5, 2002
Jane Alexander, Hallsville Optimist, presented in a computerized presentation web pages that she developed for the club. These pages are hosted on the COIN (Columbia's On-line Information Network) website. Due to our nonprofit status, we are able to post web pages on this site at no cost. COIN's administrators also offered to develop our pages for us. However, at this time, Jane has offered to continue to maintain and develop them. Thanks to everyone who helped proof the pages and offer suggestions for making the website better!
January 12, 2002
Steve Winters, Member of Missouri Task Force 1--Urban Search and Rescue, gave a presentation to the group of their call to activation for assistance at Ground Zero of the World Trade Center. Steve discussed Task Force One's purpose, how they train, and gave other information about their unit. The Missouri unit was in NY for 11 days assisting with search and recovery operations. Steve shared pictures from their mission in NY. Steve is also a member of the Downtown Optimists.
January 19, 2002
There was no guest speaker scheduled for this week. The group met to review minutes from the Board Meeting which was held on the 3rd Tuesday due to the 1st Tuesday being a holiday and the 2nd Tuesday was a School Board meeting. Highlights include:
A donation of $200 was approved for D & D Farms
A storage cabinet will be purchased for the clubs use.
The group discussed a suggestion to have breakfasts catered weekly. Kyle George has offered to research the cost and feasibility and will report back at a later meeting.
It was decided that we would support the Booster Club Breakfast by moving the February 2nd meeting to the Hallsville High School Cafeteria. The breakfast will begin at 7:00 a.m. and the cost will be $3.00.
The Senior Class Party Organization has asked the Optimists to assist with sponsorship. Further discussion will be tabled until the next board meeting.
The school is in need of funds to help repair/build their track storage building. The group will be donating $300 toward this project.
Further discussion regarding the school playground will be tabled until the next board meeting.
The group discussed options for future fundraisers. One option selected was to assist at the MU Tigers Concessions. We will be helping at the last three games, February 17, February 25, and March 3. Sign-up sheets were circulated.
A Casino Night committee will be formed. Needed are donations for prizes that can be auctioned off at the conclusion of the event.
Next week the Red Cross will be guest speaking at the meeting.
January 26, 2002
Kyle J. Blomenkamp, Community Relations Specialist with the Boone County Chapter of the American Red Cross spoke with the group about the Red Cross. Kyle shared information on the mission and purpose of the Red Cross as well as discussed their program for emergency response. The emergency response team helps provided needed assistance for families who have suffered tragedy such as a house fire by giving vouchers for supplies, clothing, shelter, and food. For more information about the Boone County Chapter of the Red Cross, visit http://www.redcross-boone.org.