Reaching out to the community

We had another great turnout for our regular meeting on Monday, October 4. Thanks to everyone who was there to learn more about what's happening in our community!  Joe Rodriguez joined us as a new member this week. Welcome!

In addition to our members, Tory Von Wolfe was on hand to talk about the proposed Middleton Community Center.  He is certainly a passionate speaker and wants to create something useful for the residents of the community.  To date, the community center committee has been crowd sourcing ideas and volunteers.  The small band of officers and a few volunteers have created a website, prepared an architectural rendering of the building and applied for 501 (c)(3) charitable status from the IRS. They continue to look for volunteers who will devote time to make the project a reality.  Mr. Von Wolfe explained that many organizations are interested in using the facilities for meetings and that many programs have been discussed from seniors to children. We'll be watching and discussing in an effort to learn more about how the Optimist Club may be able to be of service.

Julie Halpin and the TV raffle

In Optimist Club business, President Patrick reported that the raffle ticket sales for the 55" flat screen television were underway.  Nearly $400 was raised last Friday evening at the Oregon Trail Church barbecue. Many thanks to Pastor Bertelson and his congregation for allowing us to be a part of their event.  And a special shout-out to Bob Arnett for making sure we were there and preparing a great display about the Optimist Club.  Well done friends.  

The school district has graciously allowed us the opportunity to sell raffle tickets at the high school football game this Friday, October 8.  Patrick and Julie Halpin will be there and would love your help!  Please email Patrick to let him know that you will be there. 

On Saturday, October 9 Estela and Peter Cabrera have volunteered to sell tickets at Ridley's.  Thanks to Ridley's for allowing us the opportunity.   If you have some time on Saturday, why not give them a hand? Send an email to Patrick to let him know that you want to help.  

Our first monthly board of directors meeting will also be held this Saturday, October 9, 7:30 a.m., at the Sunrise. All members are welcome to attend.  Topics to be discussed include the possibility of using the Oregon Trail Church gymnasium and public space for Optimist Club programs and planning our charter installation banquet. 

And finally, last but not least - next Monday is a national holiday and that  means no meeting for the Optimist Club.  Our next regular meeting will be held on Monday, October 18.  Mayor Vicki Thurber will be our guest speaker.