Friday, December 2, 2011

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.....!


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