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Remember - The tree lot is the major fund raiser for all club activities. Let's make sure our projects are well funded by signing up to work. It's really important!
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REPORT FROM ESTES PARK - GREG HURD
Happy Thanksgiving!  We are having a lot of wind up in Estes Park.  Damaged our weather station wind gauge.  We went out Thanksgiving Day to find a turkey but instead found the elk in the above photos.  This is the elk herd that escaped the fire last week. The head elk dude is in the top photo.  Bottom  photo was taken through our living room window of Kruger Rock where the fire started about 1.6 miles from our house.  You can see some of the charred trees and rock in the center.    Very dry up here.  We know several people that live near the house in the photo who were all under mandatory evacuation.
 
The wine bottle is calling.
 
 
OPENING
 
 
Early Bird President Tom Kramer  clad in a bright designer Christmas jacket and matching socks gaveled the post Thanksgiving crowd to attention and brought the meeting to life at 6:59 am.
 

Gary Strowbridge presented a thoughtful invocation reminding everyone to “recognize and transcend misgivings and sufferings into a greater power of good and blessings to all.” The Pledge of Allegiance followed. We were treated to delicious green chili breakfast burritos, generous fresh fruit cups and danish.
 
UNLOADING AND PRICING NEARLY 2000 TREES
 
 
Presidents Recap: A great deal has transpired at the Tree lot since our last meeting..
Over 2000 trees have been delivered in 3 truckloads beginning last Saturday morning at 7:30 am. A small army of volunteers worked long and hard the entire day. The 1st wave of worker bees unloading 850 trees consisted of Greg Holt and Robert Wardlaw (in the trailer pulling trees), Tom Hoch (counting) and Joe Marci, Kurt Siebold, Eldon Strong, Dave Peck, Dan Rodriguez and Phil Perington. Later 650 & 450 trees showed up and the unloading was fast and energetic thanks to 14 Fire Fighters from Stations #21 & 22 + Club members Henry Schonewise, Dave Peck, Pat Bush, Ken Jeung, Frank Ross, Jeff Wilson, Don Roth, Gary Strowbridge, George  Buzick, Mike Chavez, Cesar Camarena, Casey Funk, John Scarborough, Craig Eley, Bud Black, Mark Metevia & Kent Gloor(Tree drillers deluxe). Mike Webb hooked up the generator. Mike Miller, Cesar and Tom fired up the trailer Heater. Nick Picucci and daughter Angelina,  diligently led the light poles installation. Ed Collins inventoried food and drink supplies with great gusto. Tom Hoch fine tuned the TV and sound system in artfully adept fashion.
Steve Kady skillfully arranged for 2 Porta Johns and Barricades. The dumpster was delivered on time and a large digital street sign identified the Lot. George Buzick, Casey Funk  and Dave Peck repainted the wreath and tree stands in bright green and red.
Russ Paul and Joe Marci delivered a tree on Friday and helped the family set it up in their stand. They received a $40 tip for their assistance. Can anyone top that tip in the coming week?
 
(Photo by Tom Kramer)
 
TAMARAC LADIES:
 
 
 
 
A great group of gals from the Tamarac Club showed up, led by Patty Dutton, Joyce Thompson, Carolyn, and many others. They did a tremendous job pricing and tagging the hundreds of trees. With their help we are able to open up professionally prepared and ready to swing into action.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
INDUCTION OF NEW MEMBERS
 
 
 
James “just call me Jim” Sevenson and Sponsor Frank Middleton, participated in the New Member installation by President Tom. Welcome Aboard Jim!! (Photo by Tom Hoch)
 
 
 
New members and sponsors
(Left to right) Tom Kramer, Ken Jeung,JeffWilson,Matt Wilson, Phil Perington, Kent Gloor, Michael Chavez
(Photo by Tom Hoch)
 
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
 
 
Michael Chavez, again thanked all those who helped deliver the Thanksgiving baskets for the Boys and Girls Clubs. He also reminded Christmas baskets are coming up with 54 baskets to be delivered on Dec. 18th from our Safeway partner store. Please sign up.
 
 
 

DELIVERY OF THANKSGIVING BASKETS
Tom Mauro and Family do this every year!
Tom Mauro: Recapped when calling people in their apartments to deliver baskets, one unit took 10 minutes. He suggested to look on Facebook & see 100 baskets delivered by MSOC-Michael and Tom are featured. It’s a good thing to share information. He noted we are rated #1 on Yahoo!! Also try Yelp!
Part of the Delivery Crew 
Delicious Thanksgiving
Happy Jim Easton!
From Jim Easton: Attached are the pictures for the Thanksgiving Basket delivery last Saturday.  This year we delivered 59 baskets of food to families in need. We had one family who were homeless and were very grateful for our support of food and providing an additional donation to help them in this difficult time. 
 
A special thanks to Allen Pierce and Michael Chavez and Tracy Sorensen who were instrumental to preparing the family lists, making calls, purchasing the food, building the baskets, delivery of the food and overall support for the project.
Thanks to all the Optimists and families who came out to help deliver baskets. 
 
MISCELLANEOUS
Mike White;: Recently visited Cy Regan at the Eastern Star. Although Cy did not realize who Mike was he was friendly, wearing his blue Presidents jacket & is getting along well. Mike also noted he couldn’t believe how the tree lot was already set up.
 
Mark Metevia: (Driller #1). commented.. it is always good to see Club promotion, as printed in the recent Villager edition. Time to put on the Santa suit and wave them in. Also,  DTC- JDRF Chair Jeff Gartz got a plug for their auction that recently raised $6500.
 
Treasurer Pat Bush: Reminded everyone still not paid, the Rebates are running out. You can pay by credit card or give your wallet to Bob Avery.
 
Tom Hoch: Recounted a story about himself, Prez Tom, a candy bar and a Tabernash outhouse facility.  He also mentioned Al Gapuzan has a broken foot but is recovering nicely. Steve Avery is reported to be ready for hauling big trees.  
 
WE HAVE A DRAWING
 
Seven of Spades7-Spades is the magic card for $100 Cups: Don Thomson-twice, Frank Middleton-JoeMarci & Allen Malask
Draw of the Cards: Kent Gloor & Dave Peck-No winner
Name Badge: Michael Chavez-Sorry not today. .
 
Creed led by Jeff Wilson.
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Member Birthdays
Frank Rowe
December 3
 
Mark Westlund
December 11
 
Bob Meyer
December 13
 
Curt Boell
December 18
 
Kurt Siebold
December 28
 
Noel Hasselgren
December 28
 
Ron Cisco
December 28
 
 
FUTURE SPEAKERS
 
OI Foundation Reminder: If you use Amazon to order products, you can earn money for the Foundation by signing on to  http://smileamazon.com
 
 
See the Online Events Calendar @http://www.monacosouth.org/Events/Calendar
 
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 Google Meets
OCMS President Tom Kramis is inviting you to a scheduled Google  meeting.
PLEASE NOTE: All Friday meetings will be simulcast on Google Meets  in “listen and watch only” mode. Please note the new link to Google Meets. All members are encouraged to attend the live meeting when possible.
Topic: OCMS Friday 7:00 AM Meeting
Time: 6:30 AM Mountain Time (US and Canada)
Every week on Friday Morning
 
 LINK
Join Join Zoom Meeting
https://zoom.us/j/8678115309?pwd=bHFtUkJ6WURsdlJ1Qlo2Zkxla1ZuQT09

Meeting ID: 867 811 5309
Passcode: 2021Google  Meeting
 
  
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 
Vice President   Chris Dunphy           720-297-3111 
Secretary           Phil Perington          303-832-4578
Treasurer           Pat Bush                   303-750-9409
                                  2021- 2022 Board of Directors 
 Stephen Avery   720-775-7700      Joe Marci          303-847-7844 
 George Buzick   303-803-2268      Casey Funk      720-656-2255
 David Peck        925-890-2531      Dan Rodriguez 303-521-5120 
 Steve Kady        303-931-1470      Kent Gloor       303-880- 5444 
 Tom Glazier      303-522-5214                                                
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.