FRIDAY, July 9, 2010 MEETING NOTES Volume 44, Issue 41

We had 17 Optimists & guests today. The only guest besides our speaker was Clinton Huber from Nanticoke, MD. He was visiting Holly and she brought him along – Welcome! The Mystery Greeter was Milt Rewey who greeted Howard Crofoot. John Dutcher, Beth Frieders, Milt Rewey, Gary & Eileen Engelke, Tom Nall, Ernie Thalmann, Holly Feuling, Charlie Clark and Ken Kamps wore their Optimist shirts today.

Today’s Speaker – Larry Trine - Platteville Area Tennis Association (PATA)

Here is Larry Trine. He is the President of the Platteville Area Tennis Association. He spoke to us about tennis in general and the new courts at Westview park in particular.

Platteville Area Tennis Association (PATA) formed last fall to support the efforts to rebuild the tennis courts at Westview Park. They supported Cindy Robles in her efforts to get a $23,000 grant from the US Tennis Association to construct a fourth court.

Larry cited statistics from USTA that those who play 3 hours per week cut their risk of death in half and score higher in vigor, optimism and self-esteem. Court usage numbers showed that in 2009 they were used over 2000 hours.

The new courts are finished and Larry talked about the upcoming “Block Party” for the Grand Opening on July 24 from 11 – 2. There will be many activities, food and entertainment. There will be a Doubles Tournament with teams from the community.

He also gave a handout with some facility needs. He spoke about a backboard for people to practice with while waiting to play, benches, trash cans, but more importantly – a ball machine and retriever.

He said there is a shed on site that can be used to store these items. A good ball machine costs $2100 and a retriever is $400. He said rent receipts from the machines will be used for maintenance of the machines and the courts. He also spoke about the lights that are currently in the 2011 City budget.

Larry spoke about the “Get the Lead Out” race on the 17th. He said you can pledge on behalf of PATA. He said it is a lifetime sport. His father is still playing well in his 80's. As you get older it becomes a game of finesse not speed.

Thanks for the wonderful speech!

 

This Friday - Jack Luedtke – Main Street Program

UPCOMING EVENTS

July 29 – Party in the Park

Aug 18 - 22 – Grant Co Fair

Sep 10 - 12 – Dairy Days

UPCOMING SPEAKERS

July 23 - TBD

July 30 - TBD


JOKER DRAW

Eileen Engelke was selected. She drew the 2 of Diamonds and won $2. The pot before this week’s collection was $203. Good Luck to next week’s winner.

BOARD MEETING

The next Board Meeting will be on Thursday, July 8th at 7 AM at Badger Brothers.

MISCELLANEOUS

Diane Van Natta is absent from the meeting because she is tending to her Dad who is very ill. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers.

Member Vicki Jernstrom is undergoing cancer treatments. Keep her and her family in your thoughts and prayers. The Board recommended and the Club voted to waive dues for Vicki to help with the financial burden of her illness.

CHEESE CURDS

It is that time again! Sign up for Grant Co Fair August 18 – 22 and Dairy Days September 10 – 12. Sign up on the web.

There is a new item on the request list. John & Gary have requested that someone sign up to be a "coordinator" for the day. That person is the "go to" person for the shift leader in case of questions, needing batter, etc.

There is a request to do Potosi Brewfest on Aug 28. The club will allow Fennimore to do this. Gary Engelke will assist.

Gary Engelke volunteered to help Rhonda Viney so she can pass along to others. The event will be Thursday July 29. Sign up on the web.





















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