Announcements:
COLORADO/ WYOMING DISTRICT CONVENTION
The 75th annual District Convention will be held in Fort Morgan, August 18-19. This is a great opportunity to share ideas with other clubs, meet other members and have a good time. The Convention itself will be a one-day event, beginning at 8:30 on Saturday morning and ending with the installation of the new District Governor at dinner. Please visit the district website for more registration information, meal prices and agenda:
https://www.optimistcowy.org/conferences/ (There will be training for Club Presidents, Secretary/Treasurer and some fun activities on Friday, if you would like to come early. Registration is due by August 4th.
GOOD OLE ROCKIES SOCKS
There is a winner on the purple socks quiz. Several people recognized the purple socks of Rockies Super-fan,
Phil Perington, including
Paul Stratton, Bob Avery and Dr.
Bob Finkelmeier, who sits by his computer on Sunday afternoon and waits for the new GUMS to come out and was the winner.
Tom Kramis and Tom Overton: Discussed the Bird sanctuary and ways to enjoy the scenery without disturbing the environment or upsetting the dogs and cats.
Jon Wachter: U-Hill is reaching out to Clubs in search of 10 paid volunteers for the annual Scottish Festival held August 4th & 5th in Sedalia area located @ the Denver Polo Club Field located on the east side of Airport Road and South Santa Fe Drive Intersection (Stop light controlled) Please ask Jon for details and/or review the attached information flyer.
Past President and Events Director
Tom Kramis: Requested help in seeking entertainment for for the Installation Lunch on September 30
th. He also reported on the TLC (tree Lot Committee) meeting 7/19. We have back up on trees thanks to Nick’s son Rick and
Joe Marci. New hours for volunteers at the Tree Lot are forthcoming and will be 3-hour shifts. Stay tuned. Hours of operation are 10-8 weekdays and 9-8 weekends. A Volunteer fundraiser opportunity, steered by the TAP committee is in process. A report will be presented at the August meeting.
Bud Olsen: Jeanne Frankhauser, wife of OCMS Founder Dr. Ed Frankhauser is in good health will be relocating to Portland on the 24th of July. We all send her our prayers and optimist good cheer for a pleasant and comfortable trip.
OI FOUNDATION - DIME A DAY
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ndy Towt: Foundation/Dime a Day Chair is still taking $36.50 memberships and thanked members who have already donated. The DAD contributions are used by O.I. to finance scholarships for the Oratorical Contest. Past Presidents are also urged to join the Presidents Club for $250.
AMERICAN LEGION HAPPENINGS
Tom Yagley: Announced the AL Color Guard car car show is Saturday 7/22 in the parking lot of ALH and he still has $10 raffle tickets for the firearm contest.
Pat Bush, Club Treasurer: Urged anyone who is seeking money for 2023-24 projects submit a request to him by July 31. DON’T FORGET!!
PALISADE PEACHES
The peaches are here at a low low price of 45$ box. Sign up now…they go out the garage door at the speed of light.
On a sad note, Eldon Strong reported former member Todd Olson(Commercial Paint Company) lost his daughter to a lengthy battle with cancer. She served as a Professor at Oklahoma State University and is a close friend of the Eldon Family children.
THANKS
This note from
Mark Metevia, Speaker Chair Extraordinaire:
I enjoy bringing speakers to the club, but most thankful that members have brought their experiences like today’s speaker Greg Eley. And others travel experiences like Harry Figley, and Vaughn Kendall. As well as those sharing their career highlights like Kent Gloor, Dan Rodriquez and Greg Hurd. And still others that I’ve given me leads for interesting programs I want to thank Tom Mauro, Frank Middleton, Frankf Ross and Steve Kady to name a few off the top of my head. Hoping others will share a talk like Phil Perington on how he squandered his inheritance living in Aspen in his 20s.
Guest Speaker
Craig Eley regales us with his tales of his Trip to Egypt
PYRAMID OF GIZA
Craig opened with, “this is a tough crowd gonna have to tell the truth”. He explained why the November trip to Egypt is best, because it is not so hot. Craig and Cindy were among the crew of visitors consisting of 16 folks, including members from Iowa State University. The Odyssey ended in Cairo after commencing on the Nile River at Abu Simbal. One interesting element of the trip was how the Egyptian government built their highways by cutting buildings in half and paving right up to their doorways. The GIZA pyramids were one of the highlights, but very dark, dank and with no ventilation. It is always easy to find a camel ride instead of a taxi. There is one outside every door. Assam is the location of Nassar Lake and dedicated to Russians. One downside of Tourism throughout Egypt is the fact that a tremendous number of Temples have been razed and vandalized by generations of occupation. The DAM was built because of uncontrolled flooding and need for electricity. In 1950, to offset irrigation loss into the communities abutting the Nile canals were dug and provided much needed water for crops and habitation. Many temples and shrines were carved and painted from as long ago as 2000 years ago. The Best-preserved examples are mostly caved on plaster inside the temples. Craig noted that it all starts to look alike after 15 days. An adoring picture of his brother and OCMS member Cliff, showed an affectionate smiling baby alligator sitting on his shoulder. There is a lot of walking involved especially when visiting all the Ramses II sites, Ramses the Great as he was affectionately known lived to the ripe old age of 92, ruling the Kingdom of Egypt for 60-70 years.
RAMSES II TEMPLE
The Old Egypt was divided into Egypt and Nubia. The largest and most recognized Ramses II temple had to be relocated uphill off the Nile. Hatshepsut, daughter of an early Pharaoh was the only true Female Pharaoh. Cleopatra VII was the last Queen of Egypt during the Alexander the Great era. There are Undercover Guards on every tour, and Vendors are everywhere including small boats crowding tour ships. LUXOR, the former Capitol, offered exciting balloon rides for the adventurous.
TEMPLE AT KARNACAn interesting observation revealed there are no roofs on most homes because it never rains. Horse carriages are available in some locations and the camel are not happy. KOM OBO BY Luxor, Craig ended his fascinating presentation with a photo of the KARNAC Temple but saw no Johnny Carson memorabilia. Thank you, Craig, it was a great show.
DRAWING
Do we have a drawing? Queen Clubs for 20$
5 cups-Bryce Slayby, Carl Brown, Ken Jeung, Prez Larry and Craig Eley
Card Drawing-Bill Litchfield nada but Greg “lucky”Holt wins the big money and proceeded to buy a Raffle ticket from Tom Yagely for the ALH.
Creed-Frank Ross
Greeters featuring Tom Glazier and Dick Nickoloff were spreading happy smiles and good vibes to all passing through 
dent Larry Pulaski gaveled the meeting to semi-order and waited patiently for the sound of silence.
z then went on to recognize ZOOM members: Greg “Choo- Choo” Hurd, Bob Avery, Calypso-Tom Hoch and Smilin’ Randy Marcove. He reminded everyone of the Principles to Breakfast organized by Robert Wardlaw on August 4th. Larry closed by sharing his discovery on the Rockies channel of a Documentary framed around the Early Days of baseball and how the Denver Bears were born and evolved. It is a cool program, and he recommended every Rockies fan take a look. 