Mission Statement. By providing hope and positive vision, Optimists bring out the best in youth, our communities and ourselves.
Vision Statement. Optimist International will be recognized worldwide as the premier volunteer organization that values all children and helps them develop to their full potential.
Standing in as our greeters this morning are Bob Halvorson and John Burnett. It is a beautiful, warm morning to start the day.
Our President Harry Fegley rings the bell promptly at 7. Harry asks Tom Hoch to read the invocation this morning. Patriotism is the process of thinking and acting in ways that make our country a better place to live . Tom then leads us in the Pledge of allegiance.
PRESIDENT'S CORNER
Joining us on Zoom this morning include Randy Marcove, Bill Morgan, Dan Rodriguez, Perry Allen. It’s great to see Russ Paul this morning.
President’s announcements this morning. A District meeting will be upcoming October 26 at the Cherry Creek Presbyterian Church located in Greenwood Village. Monaco South Optimist Club will reimburse your registration fee $25 for the day's events. Harry invites members to take a moment to review the club’s website and become familiar with what the club is doing. Harry also tells us the website is the best way to reach him.
GUEST
Guest this morning, Brian Bell is affiliated with Boy Scouts and is attending at Frank Middleton’s invitation. Pat Bush thanks those members who donated in the memory of John Young, the results have exceeded expectations. Thanks also, to those who have paid their dues so far.
DIRECTORY
Craig Eley announces the new Directory is out please take one. Greg Young, proud webmaster sends the following information regarding the Directory:
The new club directory is now available in downloadable pdf format on the website, under the link; Directory-PDF Download.
A version of the member list with photo, email and phone numbers is also available on your smartphone, using the app: CLUBRUNNER, available in the app store. Learn more here:
As always, logon is required for any member to access this information. If you forgot your logon credentials, and cannot recover them from the website, let Greg Young know and he will provide you with a new logon.
Tom Hoch tells us he and Noel Hasselgren had a great day yesterday at Slavens Elementary School for Super Citizen assembly. The energy and smiles from these kids is inspiring.
Tom Glazier shows us a check he received from Grouper as a reimbursement for club dues. Check your eligibility to get $100 of your dues paid by going to the Grouper website: hellogrouper.com/optimist Also, he has a check from Perry Allen for his club membership. Perry is based out of Iowa and enjoys participating in meetings via zoom.
Karl Geil rings the bell for www.optimistbrainbowl.org, all the information is on the club website, including dates of contests, training dates (for readers) and general explanation of the Brain Bowl, one of the Colorado/Wyoming District biggest and best events. Get it on your calendar now!
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Thehousing affordability crisis in the U.S., driven largely by a shortage of affordable entry-level housing and rising prices, is disproportionately impacting the most vulnerable groups — households of color and low- to moderate-income households. Habitat does not give away houses; instead, future homeowners partner with local affiliates and volunteers to build or rehabilitate a home and pay an affordable mortgage.
This Reported by Kevin:
These are photos taken today at the Habitat for Humanity site at Augustana Lutheran. Tom Glazier, Michael Chavez, Bryce Slaby, Matt Dollarhide, and I were the team from Monaco South,
The team did a great job installing windows on two of the eight units, especially Tom Glazier and Michael Chavez who did extra duty climbing up ladders to the second story windows!
MEMBER NEWS
Mike White tells us the Gary Strowbridge has been at Swedish Hospital for the last 2 weeks and is recovering from an infection resulting from a dental procedure. He is hoping to be moved to a rehabilitation facility soon, and has lost 10 lbs due to the illness. Best wishes for a full recovery Gary.
Bryce Slaby is glad to be here, he was in the hospital for 3 days. Bryce is an ex-fireman and ignored symptoms he was experiencing. Tongue numbness, fingertips lost feeling, for 3 days they did tests. He knew the symptoms but didn’t pay attention. He had what is known as a mini stroke, and he was having them every few minutes. A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a short period of symptoms similar to those of a stroke. It's caused by a brief blockage of blood flow to the brain. A TIA usually lasts only a few minutes and doesn't cause long-term damage. However, a TIA may be a warning. About 1 in 3 people who have a TIA event will eventually have a stroke, with about half occurring within a year after the TIA. The “window” tells us you have 4 hours to get to the hospital so they can help you. Pay attention to yourself and what your body is doing. Harry tells us he had TIA as well and just received his diploma for completing the cardio portion of his recovery.
Phil Perington tells us Tom Kramis had someone break into his truck, open his garage door and ransack his tools last night. There are bad people out there doing bad things. So be careful.
Today is Camaraderie Day, Frank Middleton takes a few minutes to talk about membership. From last year, Matt Dollarhide, Kevin Dempsey, Zeb Danesh, Gary Germain, John Burnett, Steve Cole, Patrick Dempsey, Bob Halvorson, have joined the club as new members and many thanks to members who invited them to our meetings. Frank wants to review why we need new members. Without these new members we are lagging as a growing club. As of today, we are all members of the membership committee. With that we have a project regarding where it is we can find new members. Frank asks us to use the paper he has placed on our table, to list the possible opportunities to invite potential new members to our meetings. George Buzick stands up and gives us a snapshot of how the numbers look for Optimist Clubs in the District and the numbers are sobering.
DRAWING
Do we have a drawing? $30 in the pot, and 51 cards, 7 of Diamonds is the lucky card this morning.
Denny Dressman wins the 1st cup. Ken Jeung takes a cup, Jim Svenson takes a cup, Don Thomson takes a cup, Patrick Morgan takes a cup, Tom Glazier wants to draw. Tom Hoch takes a cup, Pat Bush draws a card.
Pat Bush’s name is drawn out of the plastic jug and draws a card. He is not successful. We recite the Creed and go forward to spread Optimism.
Meetings will be held at the American Legion Hall 5400 E Yale Ave. While there be no two way communication, you may observe (and listen to) the meeting on Zoom
PLEASE NOTE: Some Friday meetings will be simulcast on Zoom in “listen and watch only” mode. All members are encouraged to attend the live meeting when possible.
Optimist Club of Monaco South 2024-2025 49th Year — Chartered in 1976
2024-2025 Officers Harry Fegley President
Vaughan Kendall, Vice President
Andy Towt, Vice President
Phil Perington, Secretary
Pat Bush, Treasurer
Casey Funk, Immediate Past President
Directors:
Second Year: Carl Brown, Al Gapuzan, Greg Holt, Mario Sani
First Year: Zeb Danesh, Gary Jarman, Bill Morgan, Paul Stratton
PAST PRESIDENTS
Bob Rhue 1976-77
Jerry Whitlow 1977-78
Bill Kosena 1978-79
Duane Wehrer 1979-80
Curt Jefferies 1980-81
Frank Middleton 1981-82
John Young 1982-83
Pat Bush 1983-84
Bob Hugo 1984-85
Tom Mauro 1985-86
Curt Lorenzen 1986-87
Oscar Sorensen 1987-88
Lupe Salinas 1988-89
Bob Avery 1989-90
Bill Litchfield 1990-91
Bill Walters 1991-92
Kent Gloor 1992-93
Gary Strowbridge 1993-94
Mark Metevia 1994-95
Bob Safe 1995-96
Tom Overton 1996-97
Peter Dimond 1997-98
Ralph Symalla 1998-99
Cy Regan 1999-00
Stan Cohen 2000-01
Don St. John 2001-02
Jack Rife 2002-03
Karl Geil 2003-04
Bryce Slaby 2004-05
Donlie Smith 2005-06
Paul Bernard 2006-07
Greg Young 2007-08
Phil Perington 2008-09
Ron Cisco 2009-10
Ed Collins 2010-11
Randy Marcove 2011-12
Paul Simon 2012-13
Jon Wachter 2013-14
John Oss 2014-15
Michael Chavez 2015-16
Craig Eley 2016-17
Jim Easton 2017-18
Everett Gardner 2018-19
Bob Meyer 2019-20
Dan Rodriguez 2020-2021
Tom Kramis 2021-2022
Larry Pulaski 2022-2023
Casey Funk 2023-2024
T H E O P T I M I S T C R E E D — Promise Yourself . . . .
To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet.
To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.
To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.
To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and to expect only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own. T
o forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.
To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.
Joining us on Zoom this morning include Randy Marcove, Bill Morgan, Dan Rodriguez, Perry Allen. It’s great to see Russ Paul this morning.
A version of the member list with photo, email and phone numbers is also available on your smartphone, using the app: CLUBRUNNER, available in the app store. Learn more here:
Tom Glazier shows us a check he received from Grouper as a reimbursement for club dues. Check your eligibility to get $100 of your dues paid by going to the Grouper website: 
Bryce Slaby is glad to be here, he was in the hospital for 3 days. Bryce is an ex-fireman and ignored symptoms he was experiencing. Tongue numbness, fingertips lost feeling, for 3 days they did tests. He knew the symptoms but didn’t pay attention. He had what is known as a mini stroke, and he was having them every few minutes. A transient ischemic attack (TIA) is a short period of symptoms similar to those of a stroke. It's caused by a brief blockage of blood flow to the brain. A TIA usually lasts only a few minutes and doesn't cause long-term damage. However, a TIA may be a warning. About 1 in 3 people who have a TIA event will eventually have a stroke, with about half occurring within a year after the TIA. The “window” tells us you have 4 hours to get to the hospital so they can help you. Pay attention to yourself and what your body is doing. Harry tells us he had TIA as well and just received his diploma for completing the cardio portion of his recovery.
Phil Perington tells us Tom Kramis had someone break into his truck, open his garage door and ransack his tools last night. There are bad people out there doing bad things. So be careful.
members we are lagging as a growing club. As of today, we are all members of the membership committee. With that we have a project regarding where it is we can find new members. Frank asks us to use the paper he has placed on our table, to list the possible opportunities to invite potential new members to our meetings. George Buzick stands up and gives us a snapshot of how the numbers look for Optimist Clubs in the District and the numbers are sobering.
Do we have a drawing? $30 in the pot, and 51 cards, 7 of Diamonds is the lucky card this morning.