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.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE -JOHN YOUNG
John passed away on September 7. He was a Charter Member of the club in 1976. His contribution to the Monaco South Optimist Club in legendary. He will be missed! His Celebration of Life will be Wednesday Sept 18th, 2:00 pm, at St Andrew Methodist Church 9203 So University Blvd, Highlands Ranch. Please wear you Optimist shirts.
On this beautiful Friday the Thirteenth, with no black cats around and no ladders to walk under, members were greeted by the awesome duo of Dick Nickloff and Kevin Dempsey.
Tom Glazier stepped up to read the invocation, reminding us to "Expect only the best."
PRESIDENTS CORNER
President (for two more weeks) Casey Funk talked about the Board of Directors meeting last Monday, at which it was decided by a 9 to 3 vote that there would be no dues increase this year. Casey also urged people to attend the Celebration/Installation Lunch on September 28 (see below) and that the Celebration of Life for John Young would be next Wednesday, September 18.
Casey welcomed back Harry Fegley, Future President, who was in attendance and in good health after undergoing heart surgery.
TREE LOT COMMITTEE
The Marketing Group, led by Denny Dressman has developed an excellent marketing strategy including distribution of flyer to local merchants, social media notices, and radio and TV interviewing tips. Denny is still looking for a few good men to volunteer to solicit businesses in the vicinity of the tree lot who would be willing to display the flyer he designed in the stores, restaurants, etc. Sign up and help out. Tom Mauro asked if were increasing our tree order, with expected sales increase from marketing. Tom Kramis assured us that he was on top of this.
DUES NEWS
Treasurer Pat Bush announced that, now that he knows there will be no dues increase, he will be sending out next year's dues billing. Still discounted $5, if paid by October 31.
Tom Glazier mentioned the Grouper program by which members of certain groups Medicare Advantage plans can get up to $100 of their dues paid annually.
Several members have already received checks for this year. Check it out by calling
1-833-519-1072. Talk to Karl Geil or Tom Glazier for more info.
OI FOUNDATION
Andy Towt Club Foundation Representative thanked Curt Boell for his yearly contributions to the Foundation and reminded others that there is still time to make a contribution to the Dime-a-Day club by donating $36.50.
Annual Celebrate Your Optimism Banquet
Saturday-September 28,2024
11:15 AM - 3:00 PM
Meadow Hills Golf Clubhouse
3609 S Dawson St
Aurora, CO 80014
Fee: $35 pp Please pay Pat Bush asap. Bring your wife, kids, grandkids, enjoy a great lunch, see the new Officers sworn in, and enjoy the Camaraderie and entertainment. Sign up at the meeting or call Larry Pulaski to get on the list.
Editors Note: Greg Young has added a link on the website to pay for your meal(s) online. Check it out athttp://www.monacosouth.org
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Kevin Dempsey said there were still some openings for workers for Habitat for a Humanity build at Augustana Lutheran at 5088 E. Dakota Avenue, Denver 80246. The build will take place on Saturday, October 12, from 8:50 AM to 4:30 PM. 45 minutes will be provided for lunch. No previous experience is needed.
Each volunteer will need to register here:https://vhub.at/HolyHammers. Please select the Saturday, October 5th New Construction: Augustana event. All participants must register online at least two weeks in advance. If you do not already have a Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver on-line account, the site will ask you to set-up your account first before registering for that event. Please fill in the required information and sign any waivers, etc. Registering will provide you with site, parking instructions, describe what to bring, etc.
o Habitat Metro Denver will send you a reminder approximately three weeks in advance. Two weeks before the build day, Habitat Metro Denver will allow other individuals to fill any unfilled spots.
o All participants must register themselves. Registering online ensures that participants accept the waiver and receive information about the day, what to bring, and the location of the project.
o All participants must arrive on time.There is a mandatory orientation and safety briefing at the beginning of the day. If volunteers miss this they will not be able to participate in the build day.
Please feel free to contact Kevin Dempsey at 303-699-1629 or kmdmpsy@aol.com with any questions or for more information. Thanks!
MEMBER NEWS
Don Thomson reports that Mike White is recovering well from surgery, but probably won't be at the next couple of meetings
Holiday Party-December 7- Valley Country Club - 6:00 pm
Brain Bowl -January 25 -Heritage High School - February 1- Standley Lake High School -
February 22- Hamilton Middle School (Championship)
DRAWING
Going into the end of the year, there were only three cards left in the Deck. The elusive Ten of Hearts was the card to draw for the pot of $30. The owners of the first two tickets drawn (Ken Jeung and Matt Dollarhide) went for the big money, but both were unsuccessful. After other winners got Cups-O-Money, Michael Chavez, by virtue of having his nametag on, got to take a shot at it and drew the Ten
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 2023-2024 48th Year — Chartered in 1976
2023-2023Officers Casey Funk, President
Matt Nelson, Vice President
Tom Glazier, Vice President
Jake Baker, Secretary
Pat Bush, Treasurer
Larry Pulaski, Immediate Past President
Directors:
Second Year: Vaughan Kendall, George Buzick, Tom Hoch, Ken Jeung,
First Year: Carl Brown, Al Gapuzan, Greg Holt, Mario Sani
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
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. To 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 foranger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.
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evin Dempsey said there were still some openings for workers for Habitat for a Humanity build at Augustana Lutheran at 5088 E. Dakota Avenue, Denver 80246. The build will take place on Saturday, October 12, from 8:50 AM to 4:30 PM. 45 minutes will be provided for lunch. No previous experience is needed.
Going into the end of the year, there were only three cards left in the Deck. The elusive Ten of Hearts was the card to draw for the pot of $30. The owners of the first two tickets drawn (Ken Jeung and Matt Dollarhide) went for the big money, but both were unsuccessful. After other winners got Cups-O-Money, Michael Chavez, by virtue of having his nametag on, got to take a shot at it and drew the Ten
