Just returned from a lovely meeting and thought I would write up the notes while they were still fresh in my head. Hope for those that were unable to attend that you have a wonderful weekend.
First off, Susan went and hung out with Vern a couple days ago. For those of you who are new to the club. Vern is an original member of this club, he joined back in 1967 when the club was formed. He and his lovely wife were married 70 years before she passed away last year. He had been in the hospital in January for a bleeding ulcer and had lost a lot of blood of which he didn't realize. He lost a bit of his stamina and sure could use visitors from the Optimist Club. It was a pleasure to sit with him and listen to his stories. He tries to walk around the newly opened park as well as he still is working in his yard. I offered to walk with him if he ever wanted to go. We may want to consider as a club offering to go over and help him out in his garden, that is his pride and joy and I think his stamina isn't there to do what he really wants to do.
Also I sent out an e-mail last night, if you did not get it let me know. It's in regards to the PAL Club Fundraiser for the Luau at Jenkins Estate on April 13th. The e-mail has all the details. Bruce posted it on his Facebook page and I sent it via e-mail, since I know not all my Optimist Club members do Facebook. There is a $ 75.00 cost to get in, but it includes a full Luau dinner and beverage. Plus it's for a great cause.
Alan has an infection in his leg and is in a lot of pain. He's taking some pills that aren't working and is calling his doctor again today. Said he has cellulitis, and due to not being able to walk his dogs are no longer loyal to him. In fact they are pretty upset that they haven't been going on their daily walks. Tony informed Alan that if it doesn't get cleared up he will have to have his leg amputated.
Last weeks raffle winner was Wally. This weeks winner was Alan.
Kathy Jungles and Tony Montez were visiting from the Hillsboro Club this morning. They have an exciting opportunity to help raise funds for our clubs. There were mixed reactions in our club and so we will be discussing it at our up coming board meeting. The jist is the Hillsboro Club is committed to 4 times a month and 8 people to serve food and dispense beer at the Concession stand at 4 different venues. The games times are different and the season goes from September-August. This is part of Foods for Funds Program. They said it would be helpful if 4 of our members could join 4 of their members at whichever location 4 times a month to work the concessions booth. Some of the venues were the Portland Meadows and Hillsboro Stadium there were 2 others but I apologize for not getting all of them. If you are interested in doing this, please come and share your thoughts at the Board meeting in a couple of weeks.
Jack spoke to Melinda at the Aloha Library regarding the bulletin boards. He got all the sizes, he will be picking up the sound board and will schedule a time soon to have a work party in his shop at his house.
Jack also passed around pictures of his granddaughters birthday party and what fun they had.
Tony spoke of the Senior Rollers: http://www.seniorrollers.com/ He spoke of a couple different rides coming up and the possibility of a new bike path through Beaverton. He said they are also linked through the Washington County Visitors Association.
This day in history was 1963 and it was the year that Alcatraz closed it's doors.
Sally Fabre spoke to us as our very first speaker for the business of the month. She has Agape Insurance: http://agapecommunityinsagency.com/
Such a lovely lady. She has been in the insurance industry for sometime. Grew up in Iowa started working in Insurance at the age of 17, manually writing up insurance policies. At 22 she moved to Oregon and continued the journey working in Insurance she worked through the ranks. The opened the doors to her current business on January 1st 2003. She is located in Aloha at:
6079 SW 185th Ave. Aloha, OR 97007
(503) 626-5790
She handed out pads of paper, pens and a bracelet that says "Got Agape" on it. Wally presented a certificate for the Business of the Month presentation and also gave her an application to fill out for Optimist Club, if she would like to join us in the future. Thanks Wally for the wonderful speaker.
Sally also mentioned that a Baptist Church is moving into the old Bally Fitness Center across the parking lot from Peppermill. They are going to use the basketball court to mentor young kids during the week and then on the weekends have their Sunday services there.
Wally passed around 2 fliers. The first was for:
The Aloha Community Center has partnered with Meals on Wheels to serve a hot meal out of their new building located at 20250 SW Kinnaman Rd. Aloha, OR 97007. There will be two meal choices daily that can be viewed at www.edwardscenter.org
Cost will be $ 5.00 a person. Cash and Check only accepted.
Time: Monday-Friday 11:30-1pm.
They do appreciate a 24 hour notice.
Second flier was for Washington County Sheriffs Office Presents: Surviving Acts of Violence in the Business Community. Members of the Washington County Sheriff's Office Tactical Negations Team (TNT) will present this FREE informative workshop.
Topics to be covered: Preparing for the Unthinkable in the Workplace, Situational Awarness, Dealing with Open Hostility, Signs of Imminent Violence and Active Threats.
For your convenience, workshops will be hosted in various locations served by the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
April 11, 2013 7:30am-8:45am
Bethany Village, 15220 NW Laidlaw (Community Room) Portland.
May 9, 2013 7:30am-8:45am
Valley Community Presbyterian
8060 SW Brentwood St. Portland
Contact the Crime Prevention Unit at 503-846-2579 or e-mail Chrstine_Rouches@co.washington.or.us to reserve your spot today. Space is limited.
Wally also wanted to mention that we as a club have a new e-mail address, that would be: beavertonoptimistclub@gmail.com
I think that covers everything we discussed today, was a small group. Captain Oathes was back from the Beaverton Police Department.
Things to Remember:
Board Meeting Monday April 1, 2013 at the PAL Club 6:30pm to whenever we are done
Please visit our website to stay up to date: http://beavertonoptimist.webs.com/
Have a nice weekend and see you next Thursday March 28, 2013. Jocelyn from PAL Club will be there to speak to us on what is happening at PAL as well as receive a check from the club.
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