FRIDAY, August 19, 2005 MEETING NOTES Volume 39, Issue 45
We had 15 Optimists at our meeting. The Mystery Greeter was Duane Borgen who greeted Dave Jones. Gary Engelke, Hap Daus, Angela Udelhofen, and Ken Kamps had Optimist shirts on. Thanks to VP Angela for filling in while Jim is away.
Today's Speaker - None
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Dick Schumacher was here to talk about the Books for Babies program. We started the program last Optimist year in conjunction with the Hospital and the Library. They started with 200 books and have about 30 left. The Library helps figure out which books are appropriate for reading to babies and acts as the agent to buy the books at discount prices. Dick & Jean write letters explaining the program to the parents. The idea is to have the parents start reading to the child as early and often as possible. There is a list of other books recommended by the Library for additional reading. The Hospital provides the books to the parents of each newborn. |
They help us get around the privacy issues by having Hospital staff work with the parents. This year Dick brought 2 books, "Brown Bear, Brown Bear" and "The Eye Book" for consideration. They proposed a budget of nearly $700 for "The Eye Book" and miscellaneous supplies, instead of nearly $1,000 for the other book. Jerry Schewe made a motion to approve funding for "The Eye Book", with Dave Jones seconding the motion. All in favor said "Eye". Wayne Wodarz explained the Pizza Sales drive as another fundraiser. We normally get between $1000 and $1200 from it to supplement our Cheese Curd funds. |
They are proposing to hold a "taste test" at a Noon meeting - details to be announced. Hap came up with a proposal to have the curd trailer mounted on a flat bed trailer, like a hayrack. The frame would be sturdier than the current trailer and we could jack the main portion of the trailer on & off the hayrack. This way people can get in/out of the trailer easier, the people in front don't have to reach up for the curd cups, etc. With a sturdier trailer, taking it on the road is less stressful. Another option is bigger tires and creating a wheel well in the trailer. Think about it & let Hap or Gary know what you think. Any action will be after Dairy Days. |
This Friday - Donna Anderson - UW-P International Program
UPCOMING EVENTSAug 25 - 28 - Grant Co. Fair - Cheese Curds Aug 25 - 28 - Dairy Days - Cheese Curds |
UPCOMING SPEAKERSSep 2 - Doug McKinley - Platteville PD Sep 9 - Kris Wright - Platteville Arboretum |
NOON MEETINGCharlie Clark ran the Noon meeting. There were about 3 others who showed up. Next Noon Meeting is Wednesday September 21st (at 12:00 Noon) at the Bowling Alley. SWIS DISTRICT CONVENTIONJerry Schewe & Howard Crofoot went to the SWIS District Convention in Waukesha. A good time was had by all. |
OI had one of the Vice-Presidents at the meeting to explain the new proposal for reorganizing OI from 50+ Districts to 9 Regions. They want members & clubs to read the proposal and comment. SWIS may want to gather input from members and clubs as well. CHEESE CURDSGary Engelke is King Curd. The sign up roster is on the web. Grant County Fair is August 25 - 28 and Dairy Days is September 9 - 11. |
Sign up early & often. Many of the choicest time slots are already full. Get 'em while they are hot! We are going to sell bottle soda instead of from the fountain dispensers. We will see how it goes. BOARD MEETINGThe next Board Meeting is Wednesday September 21st at 7 AM at Badger Brothers. |
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