Lillian's Majury's Memorial Service

Our Lillian passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2012.  She was such a vital part of our club and the community.

Her memorial service will be next Saturday, Febrary 18th, 2:00 PM, at the Beaverton Nazarene Church.  Our club and Lil's church will be providing desserts for a time of fellowship after the service.  If you would like to contribute to the effort, click the following link, and select "Lillian's Memorial Service" on the calendar.  Please tell us what you will bring by leaving a comment.  You will also find a link there with a map to the church. http://beavertonoptimist.webs.com/apps/calendar/

Helping celebrate Aloha's Centennial

Around 650 neighbors came to the Aloha Business Group's event to have cake and cookies and visit the businesses and their displays and  listen to our politicians share their visions.

Our own Washington County Commissioner Dick Schouten was there greeting folks.

Lots of folk entered our raffle for a free breakfast at the Peppermill Restaurant Feb. 2nd to hear Beaverton Mayor Doyle talk.

Our Boy Scout Troop 870 was the Color Guard bringing the flag in.

Opti-Bea-Bull

Marv and Gene returned to their regular seats and MarvD gave the invocation so our new year begins and all’s right with the world. President Bob tucked his winnings into the administrative fund so we can feed our speakers and Gene won today’s raffle. Terry Merrit from the Beaverton Police was our guest again until we can induct him.

Joe was so elated about his Rose Bowl winning Ducks and the end of a 95 year drought that he forgot to shake the Secret Greeter’s hand. Which worked out all right since the greeter is so old he forgot Joe’s crime and Joe had to remind him! Scott complained that the Beavers never get footballs that just sit there inbounds waiting for some Duck to hatch it. And we had to listen to a play by play of this historical game almost forgetting to sing Happy Birthday to Dave and wish him a happy anniversary. Dave and his Tualatin Hills Park District will be installing new playground equipment June 2^nd and hoping our Club can help again with this project.

Sheriff Steve reports that Brian and Doug are moving their dentistry practice to a new office. It will be somewhere over near Goodwill. Steve is happy because he’ll get to install all new locks for them.

Wally isn't home yet from visiting his missionary son in the Dominican Republic so Pres. Bob asked me to remind everyone that the Club is sponsoring a booth this Sunday from 2 to 5 PMat the Mt. View Middle School in celebration of Aloha’s Centennial Birthday. Bruce plans to join us with some bicycle safety items since we help sponsor his NW Bicycle Safety Council group. Please come and help us man the booth and advertise the Optimists! Dick Schouten our own Washington County Commissioner plans to be there too.

Speaking of Dick, he brought a hockey scarf from the Winter Hawks to auction off which was scarped up by Marv for a grandson. He also brought some handouts to remind us of the upcoming election. The Oregonian wrote that Schouten “is an experienced and articulate advocate for the environment, alternative modes of transportation, funding for the arts, parks and other livability issues.” He has represented Aloha, Beaverton and Cooper Mt. for the past 11 years and can use our support, our votes and some help in campaigning which will cost around $90,000 this time around. His website is www.supportschouten.com

He also supports the County’s “Plan to End Homelessness” which our next week’s speaker will probably also support as Lisa Mentesana will be talking about Homeless School Kids. We will be singing happy birthday to Bruce Buffington that day. He did such a good job directing us this morning he may have to do it again Thursday.

President Bob reminded everyone that Monday night is our Board Meeting at PAL at 6:30 PM. Wally is scheduled to tell us about the Dominican Republic on the 19^th at our morning meeting. Mayor Denny Doyle is scheduled Feb 2^nd. The 16^th of Feb. will be an evening Valentine Dinner meeting at 6:30 PM.  So we won’t meet in the morning. Leave a comment on our website calendar if you plan to attend. Feb 25^th is the Pacific NW District meeting which will be held in Keizer, Oregon. Please put that date on your calendar.

Deborah Martisak from the City of Beaverton presented a concept plan regarding Hall Creek from 114^th Ave. to 117^th Ave. to be presented to Metro for its Nature in Neighborhoods Capital Grant Program. The creek would be realigned along with a path which would include a boardwalk and re-vegetation with native plants, stormwater improvements, rock walls and floodplain bench and a series of swales cascading to the creek. She was hoping to get a letter of interest from the club. Jack was excited as he has been proposing improving our natural areas. (I think he wants to lure the herons away from his pond and have them eat the trout in this creek which she sort of promised…the trout I mean.) Anyway, the Club voted to approve signing our support for this flood control and re-greening of this creek. If you have questions her email is dmartisak@beavertonoregon.com   Her phone is (503) 350-4084.

Opti-Bea-Bull 12-29-11

Small group this morning with only one member willing to flaunt his Christmas present of three granddaughters dressed as gnomes presented on a canvas suitable for hanging in his living room. Our old friend Patsy didn't have to work so she joined us for breakfast and we discussed karaoke. Deputy Police Chief Terry Merrit joined us as Jack's guest and got to pick the raffle ticket. Pres. Bob won and Jack turned over last week's winnings to Marv T. for our Dean Mitchell Scholarship fund. Susan brought a sympathy card in as Will Moton's mother passed away yesterday after a battle with cancer. Noel didn't make it so the chorus was disbanded with no birthday celebration.

Pres. Bob reminded us that the Board Meeting will be on the 9th next year so don't show up on the first Monday. Wally has arranged a booth for the Optimists to celebrate Aloha's 100th birthday on the 8th which is a Sunday from 2-5 PM. It is across the street at Mt. View Middle School. We hope to have representatives from some of the organizations we support such as the PAL Club and the Start Making a Reader Today besides us. Bob also reminded us that our Scout Troop 870 will begin picking up Christmas Trees this weekend. Marv D. has arranged for the trucks to transport them to recycle and hopefully Tualatin Hills Park District is on board as the drop off site. Our Scouts raised around $14,000 last year which paid for their Summer Camp registrations, monthly Scout outings and Scout equipment. Call Sherry Peetz at 503-642-1714 to arrange pickup for your tree or your neighbor's.

We met at the PAL Club last week to help them hold a proper Christmas Party and were able to help them with leftover cookies and punch. It gives a person a warm feeling to be helpful like that. In fact Pres. Bob announced that we should gather up all the pictures and put together one of those Community Project reports to give to the Pacific NW District and show them how helpful we are. A Secretary's job is never done. Bob did present a check to PAL from money we raised from firewood sales.

Last week Jack brought another guest, Dave Hall, who use to be one of our members and is moving back to Beaverton, I think. Jack won the raffle which was probably his reward for being so diligent in inviting folks. We didn't have a speaker so shared our Christmas plans. Marv D got an A on his annual exam and is good for another ten years which is comforting to a guy in his eighties. Barry also passed his exam. Susan is involved in her procedure for MS but is shaking our hands with her glove. They don't exchange presents but she got a new brace for her leg which seems to be working OK. Wally is planing to visit his son, the missionary, in the Dominican Republic and leaves on the 27th. Scott took his family to Mexico and explored Puerto Vallarta. This week they are up at their cabin on Mt. Hood to ski if it ever stops raining. Bob shopped for clothes for a son and now has to return a gift card because the son may move as his office is relocating to Washington and he needs to make repairs to his house instead. I think Steve got clothes for his son too. And Jack made some sort of foolish exchange with his wife and now will be doing dishes for a year!

We did get a picture of Pres. Bob giving his presentation in his new Scout uniform on our Dec. 15th meeting. He was requesting Club support on starting a Scout Venturing Program which is for older kids from 14 to 20. The kids themselves have to decide what activities they want to do. The group can be coed as long as a female adult will volunteer. We encouraged Bob to try to get a group together. He already has some Scouts interested so it may be easier to form than a JOOI Club.

Beaverton Optimist Club Thursday, December 1st, 2011 (whoa!)

Alan Z rang the bell, in place of Bob A., (Thank You Alan !)...... Marv  lead us in the pledge and Wally followed with the invocation, and................................"This Day in History, 1958 & 1990/96"....??  (What the??)

Barry arrived a tad late, but soon enough to collect his prior week raffle winnings.....!

Joe was fashionably late, but made the rounds and avoided a fine.....sa-lick...!

Dave C won this weeks raffle........yes !!!

Jack told a blond Joke........ Great intro, great drama, great enthusiasm.......................weak ending.......!

Wally auctioned off a marvelous "day planner"..... Marv D won the bid and is now planning Marvelous days ahead......cause he's an optimist.............!!

We took a moment to inquire about Vern & Pat Williams........  Sounds like Vern is doing well but Pat may be going thru some difficulties....... We are thinking about you guys and will keep ya in our prayers.....  :)

Joe C distributed some valuable Nike coupons redeemable for 30% discounts this weekend only.....!!   You should have been there..........!!    Thank You Joe & Debra !!!

Important Reminders:

1.  Bob P's birthday this week..... (Bring expensive gifts next week)

2.  Alan Z's birthday this week....( Bring more expensive gifts next week)

3. Birthday celebrations scheduled next week, Thurs PM.....( could be the highlight of the yr.....according to Bob & Alan)........again, they are requesting nice, expensive gifts  please ,........

4. Beaverton Optimist Board Meeting, Monday Dec 5th, 6:30PM....PAL Club......(Bring enthusiasm & support)

5. No Breakfast meeting next Thursday, Dec 8th...... (Don't bring nuttin)

6. Optimist Christmas Party, Thursday, Dec 8th, 6:30 PM, Peppermill....( bring gift to exchange and lots of smiles)...contact Bob P if you have not signed up...order off the menu or choose, fettuccini, sirloin or ham... no ketchup.....

Morning Entertainment-  Allen put together a bevy of power point photos, featuring past projects and memories.......  Was pretty cool to reflect on recent events/accomplishments that turned out to be a lot of fun and were very supportive of the community.....  Awesome.......!!

This day in History.......1990- English Chunnel opens

                                  1958...Rosa Parks makes history...

                                  1996...No body knows and Wally cannot explain !#!$%! (should a been there ! )

Have a great Week.....!

Beaverton Optimist Club Thursday, November 17th

Beaverton Optimist Club

Thursday, November 17th

Allen Z rang the bell, in place of Bob A. and Wally J followed with the invocation.

There ya have it..... A thru Z.....!

Wally also asked about "This Day in History, 1777"....??

Feeling a bit guilty, Wally apologized for harassing our morning guest and paid a visit to the fine pot.....Fortunately, he closed the door behind him....

Secret Greeter this morning was Bob P and several Optimists including Wally, Jack & Barry were fined..!

Barry B won the raffle and Wally collected his winnings from the prior week.

Bob also reminded everyone of our December 8th, Christmas meeting, 6:30pm, at the Peppermill... Recall no breakfast meeting that Thursday.......!!  Bring your spouse, a wrapped gift, your appetite and some Xmas spirit and expect to have a great time and some good eats (steak, ham or your choice off the menu).  

Speaker this am was Echo Crete, volunteer with Northwest Children's Outreach...This all volunteer, faith based network, provides clothing and other essentials for children ages 0-16.  They have seven locations (warehouses) in the metro area, including Washington County. They collect and distribute diapers, formula, hygiene products, books, shoes, children's safety products, blankets and gently-used clothing  (newborns to teens).  Their concept is pretty simple.  There are many children in the area who simply do not  have the basic clothes or hygiene products to attend school. Northwest Children's Outreach work with other social service agencies, as a resource, to fill that gap.....  Very impressive and rewarding effort.....  You can get more information, volunteer or donate via the following www.northwestchildrensoutreach.org/ 

This Day in History, 1777... Articles of Confederation created by the Continental Congress......

No meeting next Thursday morning .....Thanksgiving......!! 

Beaverton Optimist Club Meeting Thursday, November 10th, 2011

President Bob Arneson and
Victoria Campbell, Youth Director,
Beaverton Library

Bob Arneson called the meeting to order at 7am and Wally J followed with the invocation and this Day in History, 1865?

Marv Doty reminded everyone of the Veterans Memorial Celebration set for tomorrow, Nov 11th at Bethel Church, adjacent to Veteran's Memorial Park (Watson & 7th St).  The program begins at 11am. 

Wally J won the morning raffle and will collect next week.

Marv D was the secret greeter and all members were accounted for.

Bob Primrose announced that our Xmas party is set for Thursday, December 8th, 6:30-8:30pm at the Pepper Mill Restaurant. More details to follow and no morning meeting that Thursday.  Please note the date and make plans to attend. 

Brian Reynolds and Brian Dalenbach
with Scout Troop 870

Brian Reynolds and Brian Dalenbach from Scout Troop 870 provided an update the status of the troop which is quite good.  The troop has 39 boys and over 50 parents actively supporting the program.  The troop is completing a quality assessment and is rating quite high.  There annual fund raising project earned over $16K this past year.  The troop is thankful for the support and charter offered by our club and would like to assist our club during future community project.   Sounds exciting and very good news......

Speaker this morning was Victoria Campbell, Youth Director from the Beaverton City Library.  Victoria highlighted programs for children, Moms and Dads, babies and preschoolers, elementary age students and teens...... A program for just about everyone with a one year circulation rating exceeding 3,373,900.............Amazing...  !!  I had no idea our library offered all these educational programs and services in addition to providing books, dvds, Blu-ray and more.....!!   Check em out at www.beavertonlibrary.org  

Lillian Majury and Bob Arneson with
donations for the Aloha Food Pantry

This day in history 1865.....was the day of execution of the Civil War commander of the Andersonville Prison. 

Special Thanks this morning to Lillian who organized a food drive to benefit the Hope Pantry.  Lillian had quite a haul of goods donated by our membership this am..... Thank You everyone..!!

Thanks to Alan Zehntbauer for the pictures.