On this beautiful, last Friday of August we were greeted by (you guessed it!) Al Gapuzan and his pal Jack Kleinheksel. The invocation came from Don Thomson, who advised us to "Talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet."
Chris Dunphy announced that current arrangements for breakfast are in a state of flux and that only coffee will be available until other arrangements can be made. The previous breakfast service was a part of a training program, which no longer exists. We will be examining other alternatives. Editors Note: Tom Hoch tried to alleviate the situation to some extent by providing day old King Soopers Donuts.
Robert Wardlaw thanked those who have been working with the Super Citizen Program and said that we still needed reps for Holm and Ellis Elementary Schools and could use some more photographers. Don Thompson, long time supporter of this program suggested that members visit a Super Citizen Program to get a feel for what goes on, then they can commit to assisting with this program. Don also commented on Joe Marci's support of this program for many years.
Jon Wachter thanked those who had helped with the South By Southeast event, including Tom Glazier, Allen Malask, Pat Bush, Mark Metevia and Joe Marci. Jon also mentioned that the University Hills Club has disbanded and that they sponsored a Cub Scout Pack which we might want to think about. Jon also mentioned the upcoming Colorado/Wyoming District Annual Convention, which will be held in Cheyenne August 27-29 and which will be attended by several members of the Monaco South Optimist Club.
Annual Installation Celebration Luncheon
LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER - SEATING IS LIMITED
Members and Spouse or date or family members are welcome to come, have a fabulous meal and celebrate the accomplishments of the 2020-2021 Optimist year. Installation of Officers will occur...bring your blue jacket, past presidents!
Mark Metevia has spoken to Cy Regan, who is currently living at the Eastern Star Retirement Campus and said Cy might like to hear from members. His telephone number is 720-476-7306
Steve Kady mentioned that The National Jewish Hospital has the Pfizer booster shots for those who qualify.
Speaker on Septemeber 10, will be our very own Pueblo native, Tom Mauro, who will talk about the wonders of Pueblo Colorado. Don't miss it, if you can.
Pat Bush asks that committee chairs provided the Treasurer (either him or Greg Young with budget needs for their projects for next year.
Harry Fegley is thankful that it was only his car that was totaled when he hit a deer while traveling through Wyoming. Neither Harry, nor his wife were seriously injured.
Craig Eley is thankful that he will be out of town on September 10.
Mike White is thankful that is mother is thriving at the Eastern Star Campus and her room is right across from Cy Regan's.
Pat Bush, who recently announced he was happy that his kids were back, is now happy that they have left again.
Mike McMahon is happy that he will be celebrating his 19th wedding anniversary.
Dick Nickloff is happy that his 9 year old grandson has overcome Covid 19 and was able to participate in a 5K race.
Steve Kady is happy that he and his wife recently celebrated their 41st anniversary.
Bob Avery is happy that Steven Avery is engaged and is planning a wedding for next April.
We have a drawing! $30 is riding on the three of diamonds with only 5 cards left. What are the odds that nobody can come up with the right card with only 5 cards left? Apparently pretty good. The pot will be $40 next week, since none of those whose number (or name was drawn was successful. You can't win unless you play!
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Commencing May 14 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.
OCMS President Dan Rodriguez is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
PLEASE NOTE: During the month of June, all Friday meetings will be simulcast on Zoom
in “listen and watch only” mode. We will use the same Zoom link from previous weeks. So, members that are not ready to go out in public can still observe the meeting. However, all members are encouraged to attend the live meeting when possible.
Optimist Club of Monaco South 2020-2021 45th Year — Chartered in 1976
2020 - 2021 Officers 2020 - 2021 Board of Directors
President Dan Rodriguez 303-521-512 Perry Allen 303-521-3453
Vice President Tom Kramis 303-917-5299 Stephen Avery 720-775-7700
Vice President Chris Dunphy 720-297-3111 George Buzick 303-803-2268
Secretary Bill Morgan 303-868-4384 Allen Malask 303-726-3700
Asst. Secretary Phil Perington 303-832-4578 David Peck 925-890-2531
Treasurer Pat Bush 720-747-5482 Larry Pulaski 303-956-1202 Asst. Treasurer Greg Young 303-759-3921 Mark Smith 303-691-9766
Bob Meyer 303-919-4532
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
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 for
anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.
Jon Wachter thanked those who had helped with the South By Southeast event, including Tom Glazier, Allen Malask, Pat Bush, Mark Metevia and Joe Marci. Jon also mentioned that the University Hills Club has disbanded and that they sponsored a Cub Scout Pack which we might want to think about. Jon also mentioned the upcoming Colorado/Wyoming District Annual Convention, which will be held in Cheyenne August 27-29 and which will be attended by several members of the Monaco South Optimist Club.