Beaverton Optimist Bulletin 8-18-2011

The meeting opened as usual with the flag salute, this day in history (1920 Tennessee ?) and the invocation by chaplain Wally Johnston.

Raffle: Today’s raffle was won by our sheriff Steve Crowthers, I believe Steve receives $13.00. He is the sheriff so he get’s what ever he wants of the pot. (Mistaken statement of fact…the editor!)

This day in history: August 18^th 1920 Woman suffrage amendment ratified. The 19^th Amendment to the constitution, guaranteeing women the right to vote, is ratified by Tennessee giving it the two-thirds majority necessary for state ratification to make it the law of the land. The amendment was the culmination of more than 70 years of struggle by women suffragists. For the rest of the story come to our next meeting you all! (Yea but there was also a coup against Gorbachev in 91 and in 1227 Gengas Khan died. You left that off… oh, and I received another quill for my quiver plaque. (the editor)

Optimist Foundation: This morning our guest was PNW Optimist International Foundation Representative Eddie Murphy. Eddie has been traveling to all the clubs in the Pacific Northwest District with his wife promoting the Foundation and explaining the good it does for our youth programs. All of the programs though Optimist International are funded by the Foundation which is a 501-(c) 3. Thanks Eddie for a great overview of the foundation.

Speakers: This morning  we were blessed with two speakers of our own ranks, I say blessed because you needed to be there.

First up was Wally Johnston our chaplain, with a gift for everyone ( hard tack) cookies from the civil war. They were that hard, but Wally explained you had to soak it in your coffee, water, or sea water (sailors) to eat it. Hard Tack is made with flour, water and sometimes salt.

Next up was our Jack Franklin’s travels from Dazzos Arizona through Phoenix to visit their son and family in Surprise and then on to New Mexico and the Carlsbad caves. We will continue Jack and Carol’s travels the next time we have more time. Thanks again Jack.

Who will be the speaker next week ?? I failed to find out, but wait--- Alan will have it in the Bea Bull rewrite. Sorry Alan I had to do it.

Until then!  

 >>>>>> Breaking news…this just in!!!  (per Bruce B.) <<<<<<

Here are the guest speakers and tentative guest speaker for September:

September 08, 2011  Dave Bishop, Retired Beaverton Police Chief.                  Possible Topic:  Life after serving as the longest sitting police chief in the State Of Oregon and his current foundation duties.

September 15, 2011  Martha DeBry, City Manager of North Plains                  Possible Topic:  Update from North Plains and her former experience as an Optimist Club member.

September 22, 2011  Jim Hough, City Manager of Banks                               Possible Topic:  City of Banks as a recreational hub of Washington County, local economic development goals, etc.

September 29, 2011  Allison George Washington County Visitors Assoc.           Appearance pending.  Will confirm at later date.  If Allison is not available, I will be the guest speaker for the 29^th.