Opti-B-Bull 2-10-11

This morning meeting was opened by the ring of the bell, Michael Stack (flag) and Dave Chrisman (invocation). It was a sunny 7 A.M. morning with smiles all around.

Reports:  Lillian reported that Wally Johnston is doing well from a knee problem and should see us next week.  Barry Baxter announced he now has eight entries in the Essay contest coming up on the 24^th of this month, district finals on the 28^th. Joe Coss introduced our newest club member Meredith Weber from SMART (pending board approval on the 15^th).  Next Tuesday the 15^th is our board meeting starting at 6:30. We meet at the community center on Allen all are invited.

This Day in History:  In Wally’s absence Alan tries, but I’m not sure where he gets his information. This day in the 1960’s Gary Powers (the high flyer) crashed in Russia and was supposed to take a pill (not sure what kind)[cyanide!] then Ralph Nader had something about car safety. Last item was that if you’re in politics in Belgium you’re not to have any Hanky-Panky (sex) until a new government is formed. (Otherwise, it will have taken them longer than Iraq to get their act together)   I wonder how long before elections, in the U.S. it can take two years. Wally hurry back!!!

Speaker:  Bob Arneson introduced Eric Hearn the District Director of the Sunset Trail District for the Boy Scouts. This being the 100^th year of Scouting Eric reviewed all about their program successes. Our local District serves over 3100 youth and young adults within 131 units, cub packs, and ventures programs.  Bob Arneson announced our troop is very strong and after completing this year’s tree recycle program, they now have ample monies to cover this year’s programs.

Next Speakers:  February 17^th  Teresa Huntsinger  from the River Keepers will talk on a program to clean our streams. Coming up is a river restoration day March 5^th at Munger Lane Farm with the Tualatin Riverkeepers. More from Teresa on the 17^th.

February 24^th we have Joan Goldhammer from Rebuilding Washington County.

Isn’t  it fun being a Beaverton Optimist…………………Until Then