Opti-B-Bull 4-28-11

Our meeting started on time with the flag salute by Marvin and invocation by Wally, with this day in history 1965 (remember)

What’s in a name? I would like to know who would remember which of our members named the OPTI-B-BULL we use as our weekly bulletin. For the first one at our next breakfast to give me the name I will buy breakfast for that person.

This day in history April 28, 1965, in an effort to forestall what he claimed would be a communist dictatorship in the Dominican Republic, President L.B. Johnson sent in more than 22,000 U.S. troops to restore order on the Hispaniola Island Nation. I will have the rest of the story at breakfast next week, be there. Wally’s son is on his way there as a missionary.

Wally’s new book will be out in June and if you buy one, Wally will sign it if you bring it to breakfast. (no charge I think?)

Our Pacific NW Optimist District Meeting will be held this week-end in Salem featuring the Oratorical finals and the election of Lt. Governors for next year. Contact Alan for information.  NW Bicycle Safety Council is holding a Bike Safety Fair at Cedar Hills Crossing this Saturday from 10-12.  Susan & Rudi won’t be able to help fit helmets this time but Bruce will need some volunteers to help out. Joyce Mijo, (Frances’ wife) also isn’t up to helping out, but she is doing better after her heart attack. She has some blockages which need to be repaired.  Marv D reports that our Scouts from troop 870 are refurbishing the Howitzer in the Beaverton Veterans Memorial Park with paint and authentic WWI tires. Marv D also reports that his wife Elva is starting to eat and drink a little again and he and the children hope to locate a foster home to help manage her alzheimers. Park District has requested the wood at the Jenkins Estate be moved and stacked behind the hedge area on the gravel. Possible help could come from our Scouts Troop.

Wally volunteered to advertise the wood on Craig’s list. Perhaps we can get it all sold before we have to move it? Wally is also helping to locate a church where we can hold a June Rummage Sale.

This morning speaker was Dr. Randall Kinnison introduced by Wally Johnston a long time friend. Dr. Kinnison works within Genesis Mediation, LLC as fund raiser on rebuilding projects for homeless housing. He also counsels in divorce and family business, and estate / elder care. All housing is intended to be short term as they help with employment and housing as needed.

Speaker chairman for May is Scott Thompson, and for June Joan Andersen-Wells. Scott has located a man who delights in running and biking in Death Valley and in the Sahara too for that matter.

Last week’s evening meeting made $175.00 from the auction thanks again Susan and Joan. Next outing a one day garage sale if we can find a place.  Until then!