From all indications, the Badger Camp Telethon made just a little less than in 2008, but still a good total. We received a plaque for our support. Thank you to all who worked the phones. We had a few get their mug shots in the Platteville Journal!

Kathy Murphy, wife of member Tim, will be having surgery this week. Please keep her and her family in your thoughts and prayers.

The Platteville Area (Noon) Club is starting its own fundraisers. They are wrapping Christmas presents for donations. Monday Dec 14, Wednesday Dec 16 and Saturday Dec 19 they will be at 100 E. Main St in conjunction with the Main St Program. They will split donations with Main St.

On Mon - Wed Dec 21 - 23, they will be at K-Mart doing gift wrapping with all the donations going to the Club for Youth Expenses. They intend to donate to the Holiday Project. If you can help, please stop by.

The new owner of Quiznos here in town (Gov Jerry Schewe) has designated Wednesday Dec 23 as the day when they will donate $1 from each sandwich purchased to the Optimists if people will ask that it be done. Please tell all your friends to stop by, support a new business and donate to the Optimists at the same time!

UPCOMING EVENTS

UPCOMING SPEAKERS

Holly Cook was the lucky one selected and Milt Rewey as her proxy drew the 2 of Diamonds and won $2. The pot is up to $973 with only 13 cards left! President Tom Nall predicted that there will be a grand prize winner on the 18th. Be there for your chance at the whole enchilada!

Santa Calling only has a few openings left. Anyone who wants to help Santa or Mrs. Claus call good boys & girls on Wed or Thurs night, Dec 16 & 17, please sign up soon.

No Meeting on Christmas Day or on New Year’s Day.

The new board will meet on Thursday, December 17th at 7 AM at Badger Brothers. Note the change in the date!