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What Happened...
June 1
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June 8
2nd Annual BBQ and Washer Tournament at the Hallsville Fairgrounds. The event was a success. Thanks to everyone who helped and to those who attended.
Jamie Alexander (pitched with Cary Hancox for a 4th place finish)
Kyle George (partner and finish position unknown)
Pictures courtesy of Valerie Goodin, Downtown Optimist Club
June 15
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June 22
HALLSVILLE HERITAGE DAYS!!!!
The Hallsville Optimists met for breakfast at the Hallsville Fair Grounds prior to the parade which began at 9:00 a.m. There is no further report available by the webmaster.
June 29
Reports were given:
Heritage Days--The booth seemed to stay busy through out the day on Saturday. Thanks to everyone who helped.
3-on-3 Basketball--Went well for the duration of the tournament. There is not an final total on the proceeds.
Board Meeting--The board will meet at 6:00p.m. on Tuesday at the Hallsville Market.
Program--Guest Speakers were Andy Snider and Lynn Swanson from the Heartland Chatauqua. The Chatauqua began in 1870 in New York at Lake Chatauqua. It originally was intended to be a Sunday School Teacher gathering tolearn to be better teachers. They met during the summer to hear plays, music, and speakers. It grew in popularity to the point that it would last for the entire summer. It soon became a traveling troupe in which they would travel by train. One of their most notable speakers was Theodore Roosevelt. They remained very popular through the 1920's. However, it began to dwindle as movies and modern transportation increased. In the 1970's, interest in keeping it alive was renewed. The Heartland Chatauqua has 2 troupes which are endowed by the National Endowment for the Humanities. They have been in Columbia for the past week, with the 29th being their final show.
Breakfast Drawing--Randy Griffith
July 6
28 Attendees
Reports were given:
Board Meeting--They discussed the donated motorcyle. It was determined that the condition was not good enough to use it for fundraising purposes. However, it was suggested to sell it via the newspaper.
Treasurer's Report--Our current balance is $7,269.86. The balance in the building fund is $3,690.00. Our BBQ didn't do as well as last year. The proceeds this year were $1,688.34.
Election--Ron encouraged everyone to concider serving the club as an officer or as a board member. Elections will be coming up on August 3rd. In the future, we will have a nominating committee to assist with this process.
Fundraising--The next big fundraiser for the club will be in September. We will have a Trap, Skeet, and Sporting Clays shoot at Cedar Creek Rod and Gun club. This was a great event last year and we hope it will be increasingly successful this year.
Program--Ashley Wyer and Josh Spray accepted scholarship checks from the club. Ashley and Josh shared with the group the volunteer activities that they participated in during the past year as part of their "Serving to Learn" project. By completing 100 hours of service to their community, they became eligible for the scholarships. We are extremely proud of our scholarship winners and wish them the best of luck in their educational pursuits.
Special Program--5 year old Brianna Bogucki sang for the group a stirring rendition of "God Bless the USA", by Lee Greenwood. Great job Brianna!!! (Look out Nashville!)
Poker Winner--Dan Johnson
Breakfast Drawing--Barb Corwin
July 13
Attendees:
New Members: Susan Daly
July 20
Attendees: 21
New members: Jeff Crane
Business Meeting:
There will not be an official meeting on July 27th. The club will instead meet at the Boone County Fair Ham Breakfast. Tickets are available from Ray George in advance.
The next meeting will be August 3rd to elect a slate of officers for the upcoming year. Nominations were taken. After much discussion about how nominations should proceed, a slate of candidates are as follows:
President: Dennis Adkins, Jane Alexander
Vice President: Todd Saracini, Ron Netemeyer
Secretary: Debbie Johnson, Jane Alexander
Treasurer: Ted Bogucki
Board Members: Danny Hardin, Elaine George, Alvera Doerge
Treasurer's Report:
The balance is currently $5,792.82
The motorcycle was sold for $300.00.
Ed Kincaid of the Southside Optimist has sent information about the Kutasi Salt Drive. The Southside Optimists encourage support of their fund drive. There will be a booth at the Boone County Fair to collect donations.
The club will be sending a thank you note to Bingo Systems for their donation to the club.
Kyle George is selling raffle tickets for the 4-H sheep project. The prize is a processed hog.
Speaker: Paul Larimore, Coyote Hills Christian Children's Home
A PowerPoint presentation was given by Paul Larimore of Coyote Hills Christian Children's Home. This organization provides loving homes, counseling, and family support services to children who are referred by the Division of Family Services, the Court System, the Division of Mental Health, and private placement. There are currently three homes in which 8 children reside in each with their house families. Located outside of Harrisburg, Coyote Hill provides a home atmosphere in which children can feel safe, learn, and play. Their motto is, "Coyote Hill - A Place to be a Child". For more information about how you can help Coyote Hill or schedule a tour, contact Paul Larimore at 874-0179 or e-mail at paul@coyotehill.org. To visit their website, go to http://www.coyotehill.org.
Coyote Hill will be holding a benefit on August 12th at 63 Diner from 5:00-8:30 p.m. The proceeds of the meals will go to the children's homes. Entertainment will include the Coyote Hills Gospel Band, Praises to Him, and the Liberty Belles. If you haven't heard any of these groups sing, then it will be a trip to make! You may even see Elvis!
Breakfast Drawing: Dennis Adkins
July 27
Boone County Fair Ham Breakfast!