I wanted to inform you of Bob's passing. He left to go find Carolyn on 8/24/2022.
There will at some point be a small family ceremony for the interment of his and my mother's ashes at St. Mary's Cathedral in Colorado Springs. Thank you for being a good friend to him,
Lara Thoman
Editor's Note: Bob was a Past Governor of the Colorado/Wyoming District and a good friend of MSOC. He will be missed!
DON'T FORGET... SEPTEMBER 16
100% ATTENDANCE DAY
(ZOOM ATTENDANCE COUNTS)
THIS PICTURE OF AN ACTUAL CANADIAN BEAR SHARED BY GREG HURD
Here are some highlights of our trip to the Canadian Rockies. Left photos are 2 of 4 Grizzly bears we saw, Mountain has a name but it was a long one I could not spell, and last is the men's room in an Irish Pub in Jasper. Lots of beetle kill in the Canadian Rockies.
Greg Hurd
Rails In The Rockies Train Show
25th annual train show in Estes Park. Sept. 24 & 25. Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM and Sunday 9 AM to 4 PM. Adults $10 each, Children 12 & under Free with Adult, Family Maximum $20. It is at the Estes Park Event Center at the Fairgrounds at the Silo Building.
What is this bear doing in the woods?
Anonymous Canadian Mountain
A great men's room photo
Another great day in Colorado. Greeters Josh Lipuma and George Buzick were all smiles. as they welcomed Jack Kleinheksel and Al Gapuzan. Welcome to Ron Gustas, who has been faithfully attending meetings by Zoom for a few months but decided to join us in person today. Welcome back to Greg Hurd, who spent a few days in Canada. President Tom Kramis called on Tom Overton to read the invocation for Labor Day, asking for protection for all those who work in dangerous jobs.
GUEST
Our guest today was Pete Callahan, who came to us as a result of his past involvement with our Super Citizen program and having been given a "free breakfast card at the South by Southeast celebration.
Robert Wardlaw announced that Super Citizen programs were already scheduled for many of our schools and asked that those club members who were representatives of schools contact him with scheduled events.
Andy Towt reminded us that The OI Foundation provided all the funds for
scholarship programs, like Oratorical Contest, Contest for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing and Essay; and that the Dime-A-Day program was an easy way to contribute to the Foundation.
Ron Gustas announced that the JDRF 2022 Type 1 Diabetes One Walk will be held in person at the Jeffco County Fairgrounds (15200 W 6th Ave Frontage Rd, Golden)
and is need of volunteers to help set up the “Walk” site on Saturday, September 24th from 1:00-5:00 PM.
OCMS members have always been a big help assisting the set-up and making the “Walk” a success. Please go to InitLive or contact Ron at rgustas@earthlink.net for info on how to Volunteer for the Saturday set-up or any other Walk volunteer shift. Ron’s Granddaughter Ellie has again this year formed a “Walk Team” and welcomes any OCMS members to join the team or donate to help fund diabetes research. To learn more about the “Walk” and a little about Ellie’s experiences with Type 1 please go to http://www2.jdrf.org/goto/ElliesDiabetesBusters
Maggiano's DTC
7401 S Clinton St.
Centennial, CO 80112
We will be contributing $250 to the Douglas County Early Colleges for Choir Uniforms (They will perform our opening segment and performed last year) and $400 for the Headline entertainment (Sam Adams is a friend of mine an he is a color commentator for Nine News and Headlines at Comedy Works and around the country. We are in for a treat. We will have a 50/50 raffle to cover some of these costs and also will have some donations for the silent auction.
OUR YEAR-END CELEBRATION WILL BEGIN WITH COCKTAILS AND THEN WE WILL SIT DOWN TO A SUMPTUOUS LUNCHEON. THE PROGRAM WILL INCLUDE THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THIS YEAR AND INSTALLATION OF INCOMING OFFICERS FOR 2022-2023. YOU CAN SIGN UP AND PAY ON THE CLUB WEBSITE: WWW.MONACOSOUTH.ORG
SPEAKER
Our speaker today was Heidi Ganahl. Heidi, who is currently a Regent of the University of Colorado and the Republican candidate for Governor of the State of Colorado, is a self pronounced entrepreneur. Her main claim to fame is the development and franchising "Camp Bow Wow", a doggie day care concept. Heidi has also lived through some trying times, having lost her first husband in a plane crash and having a brain tumor, which was successfully removed.
In spite of these events, Heidi remains optimistic for her future, that of her family (including our friend Jason, The Pit Master and owner of GQUEBBQ) and the State of Colorado, if she wins the Governor's seat. If elected,Heidi promises to fight for a zero Colorado State income tax and generally concentrate on "Crime, Kids, and Cost of Living. She admits to "libertarian leaning" and thinks current state government is over staffed. She answered a number of questions, which were caught on video. You can learn more about Heidi and her campaign at her website, which is http://HeidiForGov.com
Ron Gustas came out of the Zoom box and drew the nine of diamonds to win the meager $20 pot. Which left only cups of money for those who followed, including Al Gapuzan, Phil Perington, Ken Jeung, Dan Rodriguez and Carl Brown
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 Tom Kramis is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting
PLEASE NOTE: All 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 2020-2021 45th Year — Chartered in 1976
2021 - 2022 Officers
President Tom Kramis 303-917-5299
Vice President Larry Pulaski 303-956-1202
Secretary Phil Perington 303-832-4578
Treasurer Pat Bush 303-750-9409
2021- 2022 Board of Directors
Joe Marci 303-847-7844 Tom Glazier 303-522-5214
George Buzick 303-803-2268 Casey Funk 720-656-2255
David Peck 925-890-2531 Dan Rodriguez 303-521-5120
Kent Gloor 303-880- 5444 Frank Middleton 303-903-1716
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
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.
Robert Wardlaw announced that Super Citizen programs were already scheduled for many of our schools and asked that those club members who were representatives of schools contact him with scheduled events. 
y Towt reminded us that The OI Foundation provided all the funds for
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