Optimist Bulletin 10-27-2011

Bob A called the meeting to order promptly at 7am..... or sometime thereabouts..... Dave C was re-introduced to the club since most of the membership had forgotten his name after missing several meetings in a row..... Our newest guest and soon to be member, Clancy, was introduced and re-welcomed. Bob reminded all members to submit budget requests soon..... Like yesterday or sooner..... The board will meet the first Monday of the month which will be next Monday, November 7th. All members are welcome. Board has been meeting at the Beaverton Resource Center at 6:30 PM (PAL Club) We need to check with Jocelyn and note meeting change to the first Monday of month from now on. Lillian was the lucky winner of the morning raffle....! Joan announced that volunteers are needed at the Faith Cafe.....Please contact Joan for the details.. Marv T announced that on Friday Nov 4th, the Good Neighbor Center will host a fund raiser to benefit safe emergency housing. Admission is free and the event will 7pm-11pm..... Contact Marv T for more details. Dick Schouten was our morning speaker and provided a an insightful look at Washington County......Did you know the county is approx 728 sq miles with a current population of 530,000 residents which is projected to climb to 1 million by 2040. Most of the residents live within the urban growth boundary with a relatively small percentage living in rural areas. The county has a major role coordinating growth and services within a county governed by several municipalities and numerous other public service providers. The challenges facing our county and it's residents can be complex and we are appreciative of the efforts by the commission and our own Dick Schouten..... Speaker this Thursday will be Scott Hinderman, Park Ranger at THPRD who will talk about Cooper Park and a recent vegetation field burning project......... Thanks and see you Thursday...... !!