OPTI-BEA-BULL 7-14-11

After a short out of town in the Saragossa, This Bea-Bull will cover 7-7 & 7-14 weeks.

Both meetings opened as usual with the flag, invocation, and this day in history.

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This day in history 1912, Clue- who was WA-HO-THUCK ? ( Answer) Jim Thorpe wins the Pentathlon in Sweden. Thorpe attended Pennsylvania’s Carlisle Indian School and was the greatest all around athlete in the world of that time.

Raffle: Paid Michael (did he? ) Next week Gene Grosse ($8.00 less $ Alan’s hold back) Hope for the best Gene!!

Birthday’s: A combined celebration of birthdays coming up will be held next week with cake, balloons, and favors all presented by Alan.

Speaker: Dan Murphy, General Manager of the Broadway Rose Theatre Group. This group has been active for 20years in the Tigard/ Beaverton area using both out of town and local talent in their plays. Dan was a great speaker and thanks Meredith for a fine program.

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This day in history 1974- Carl Spaatz dies. “I’m sorry,” Comment I heard in back of the room. Carl Spaatz died at the age of 83 on the this day 1974, General Spaatz was a world war one and two fighter pilot and the first Chief of Staff of an independent U.S. Air Force. He also directed the bombing drops on Hiroshima, Japan. Carl retired in 1948.

Birthdays: With cup cakes for all and for Susan, Tony, Barry, and Gary a lighted candle on top with sprinkles. After all present put into the pot, we were given their version of Happy Birthday with Gary on the jew’s harp. If you missed this month, wait for next month. Alan may show with more cake, but it will be stale.

Visitors: Again we were joined by some members from the Hillsboro club. (one that likes to steal)  Yes, again we have lost something, our Bell. I believe there is an unwritten Optimist law, that the club’s bell or banner are off limits. I’m sure the club from Hillsboro has known of this law as we will be reporting this to O I.  I trust our president knows what fines he has coming for not protecting his jewels of the office he holds. All of this after we returned the Hillsboro reconditioned gavel this morning.

Raffle: Paid this morning Gene Grosse?? Winner Marv Thompson $$?? Sorry, Marv it’s a guess how much you will get when you show up next week (only Al knows)

Do you plan to attend the District Convention in Bellevue, WA August 25-27? See Alan

Road Clean-up- July23rd Saturday morning 8:30 a.m. meet at the K-Mart parking lot on Murray Blvd., this usually takes about two hours, see you there.

Great to see Vern Williams back with us at breakfast. WELCOME BACK VERN!

Speaker: Tony Montes master recycler, Optimist. Tony reviewed all the many items that may now be recycled each week within the curb cans. Also Tony reviewed items that should go to Metro sites for disposal. Each year more items are added to the recycle list as the equipment is upgraded. Recycling does work and it saves money, Thanks Tony for bringing this to us.

Sometimes when you don’t get the whole story from the Bea-Bull it’s best to join us for breakfast and the great speakers we are having each week. Soon we plan another evening meeting for those who can’t make the mornings.

Until Then