Optimist Club Minutes

By Susan Nordstrom for Bob Primrose, who is vacationing in Hawaii

Alan rang the bell, Bruce led us in the pledge and Marv gave the invocation, which included several prayers to members of our club.  

Barry gave update on the Essay Contest.  He has scheduled the winners to be at our club meeting on March 31, 2011.  Please mark your calendar and let's fill the room for these folks!  

Wally has a staff infection in his leg.  He is home from the hospital, but in a lot of pain and isn't very mobile.  He continues on with his antibiotic treatments, let's all keep Wally in our thoughts and prayers.  I know that Lillian has been helping him out a lot as well.  

Jack shared with us this morning that his youngest son, wife and kids were driving back from  vacation, when a driver entering the highway going the wrong way nearly hit his son, his son had to swerve to miss the oncoming wrong way driver and ended up rolling his SUV Expedition many times before it came to rest on the roof.  His wife was able to crawl out of the wreckage and I believe also get the kids out.  Jack's son had to be cut out of the car.  The son is in the hospital in Yuma Arizona, he has the following injuries:  bruised lungs, a gash in his head that has 11 staples,  swelling on the side of his head, a mangled left arm and a broken left shoulder.  The wife is bruised up but OK and the kids are ok as well.  Thank goodness!  Jack wasn't planning on being at the meeting this morning but thank you Jack for coming and sharing this with us.  Please keep us posted when you find more news out about your son and his family.  Jack is waiting to hear more before deciding what to do next.  

Dave Chrisman mentioned that on May 14th and June 4th that there are opportunities to help out with two playground install projects.  I do know that on May 14th  and June 4th that NWBSC will be having bike safety fairs.  So for me, Susan, I would not be able to attend either playground build as myself and Rudy and Joyce volunteer at all the NWBSC Bike Safety Fairs.  

I will be sending out an e-mail, separate to this one, to see how many people will be showing up for the Optimist Evening Meeting on April 21st. 

It was decided this morning the evening meeting on  the 21st because it is a Thursday and so that day will have the evening meeting at the Peppermill Restaurant and not hold our breakfast meeting.  Joan and Susan are on the committee to get this together.  Joan will be calling to reserve the spot at the Peppermill this afternoon as the scheduler was not there this morning when we were meeting.  After the time slot is affirmed I will send out the e-mail. 

Pin and Badge check:  Dave and Barry both paid a fine.  

Meredith was late, but Alan shook her hand and said that since he was the secret greeter he was not going to fine her.  What a nice President we have!

Our Speaker today was, Ed Proulx from Love Inc.  His group mobilizes churches to meet the needs of the community.  Check their website out at: www.loveincbeaverton.org 

In August Love Inc. gathers money and backpacks for their Packs of Love program.  It costs $ 25.00 for a full back pack and $ 5.00 for the actual backpack.  Bob Arneson brought up that this would be something maybe our club could do.  I think if every member donated a backpack that would be an awesome idea.  $ 25 is a very good price to help a child in need in the following school year.  

Ed also mentioned they have volunteer opportunities available:

- Volunteers to man the phones on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday

- Men to move furniture

- Pick people up and take to doctors appointments, grocery shopping, outings etc. and bring back home.

- Mentoring

Please remember to check out our website at http://beavertonoptimist.webs.com/

Have a good week everyone, see you next week.