Tom Hoch in Minnesota--the one that didn't get away
OPENING
Steve Avery gave the invocation this morning, reminding everyone that giving of oneself in service to others is one of the purposes of Optimism. He followed by leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance to our flag and country.
President Dan Rodriguez thanked Greg Young for reorganizing the badge boxes and Craig Eley for double checking to ensure that all members' names were included in the jar used for drawings. You'll have to check for yourself that Craig was meticulous in his endeavor, if you believe your name was not included. Dan also announced that MarkMetavia volunteered to work with Steve Kady on arranging for speakers. Should you have any ideas for future speakers, please contact either Steve 303-931-1470 or Mark 303-880-5000. Greg Young will put speakers schedule on website.
MARKETING WITH MARK
Mark Metevia threw out a couple of ideas to improve our marketing efforts, thereby (hopefully) increasing our membership:
Place "The Optimist Creed prominently in all the schools we deal with
Advertise in various community newspapers (like "The Villager)
Hold an annual celebration honoring first responders and award plaques.(A motion was made and passed that the club allocate $600 for this purpose.)
There was some discussion of making first responders "Friends of Optimism"(FOO), but several club members felt that there was really no benefit to doing this and the motion was amended to not include this as a part of the award.
NOTE FROM STEVE KADY
Here is the deal for next Friday meeting's breakfast. Please publish in GUMS.
A HOT BREAKFAST WILL BE SERVED FOR THIS WEEK'S MEETING
Vice President Chris Dunphy and Steve Kady have enticed Chef Ramon of the Tacos El Huequita to prepare a nice, hot breakfast for the club. Chris will make the coffee this week and then after that, we will import some of Einstein's coffee.
It will basically be the same buffet service as we have had before. Cost of the meal will be $10. Ramon is the owner of a small Mexican restaurant located at 46th & Josephine. As a club, we are proud to support small businesses. Ramon is a hard worker and like so many, has struggled to keep his restaurant open.
We ask that you not be too greedy when dishing up your plate, as we are planning to feed just around 20-25 this first time. Just as soon as Ramon finishes with us, he must rush to get his restaurant open by 8 AM.
We found Ramon on short notice, so here's hoping that everything will go right. It should, cause we are Optimists.
CUB SCOUTS
Jack Kleinheksel presents Key Scouter award to Frank Middleton for his outstanding work with MSOC Cub Scout Pack. The award was presented on March 12. Frank received a certificate and a key to hang around his neck
(photo by Steve Kady)
FOUNDING FATHER OF THE SUPER CITIZEN PRORAM (File photo -circa 1990)
Here is the most current listing of the winners of the Korsoski award winners and the presentation date of the awards
Name
School
Bradley International School
Royal Butler
Ellis Elementary
May 27, 2021
Sarhyia Owens
Hamilton Middle School
May 27, 2021
Mohamed Azibi
Holm Elementary School
May 28, 2021
Lowry Elementary School
Adrian Villegas
McMeen Elementary School
May 27, 2021
Hazel Pron
Most Precious Blood Catholic School
May 27, 2021
Meluck Almutkassi
Samuels Elementary School
May 26, 2021
Slavens Elementary School
Plus — a 2019-2020 certificate for MPB--Colin Dwyer was the name of the 2019-2020 winner.
THE COUNT
After a careful count (by Ron Cisco) the following member were elected to run the club next year:
OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS FOR 2021-2022 ADMINISTRATIVE YEAR
PRESIDENT
TOM KRAMIS
SECRETARY
PHIL PERINGTON
TREASURER
PAT BUSH
VICE PRESIDENT
CHRIS DUNPHY
LARRY PULASKI
DIRECTORS
CASY FUNK
TOM GLAZIER
KENT GLOOR
STEVE KADY
JOE MARCI
DRAWING
The Jack of Hearts was the card to draw and $80 was the money to win. Chris Dunphy gave it his best shot but didn't get jack. Larry Pulaski, Steve Kady, Bob Avery and Jack Klienheksel all went for the small money and Dick Nickloff was unsuccessful at the draw, as was Andy Towt, whose name was drawn out of the reconstructed name jar. Next week--$90
NEWS BRIEFS
Phil Perington reports that raffle tickets should be printed and ready for sale by next week.
Phil also reports that the Monaco South essay contest winner was also the Colorado/Wyoming overall winner and will receive a plaque and a $2500 scholarship
Tom Kramis says the order for Christmas trees is being prepared. We will order a full order this year.
Don Thomson still needs representatives for McMeen and Holm Elementary for the Super Citizen Program. Both schools have new principals.
Dick Nickloff reminded us that Thomas Jefferson High School won the 4A Spring Football championship. Last time TJ was state champions--1989.
Bob Avery corrected the record to say that he didn't really buy a house in Santa Fe. He bought a new water heater in Santa Fe and it comes with a new house. He will maintain a residence in Denver and snowbird to Santa Fe.
Joe Marci thanked those golfers who got soaked in the rain last Tuesday. More than $2500 was raised for Junior Golf. Ron Cisco auctioned a bottle of fine wine donated by one of the golfers. Pat Bush took home the wine with a bid of $100.
Andy Towt announced that Ron Benson, current OI Foundation District Representative will be here next week to talk about the Dime-a-Day (and other) OIF projects.
GOVERNMENT IN ACTION
Your food stamps will be stopped effective March 2020 because we received notice that you passed away. May God bless you. You may reapply if there is a change in your circumstances."
--Department of Social Services, Greenville , South Carolina
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.
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 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.
Haven't seen Harry Fegley for awhile...
...Or Oscar Sorensen
