Canned Goods needed...

At the meeting on Saturday, Mary Strack mentioned that she could use some canned good and other items for the Assistance Council. She could use anything except Green Beans, she has plenty of those. If anyone would like to make a donation but cannot make the meeting, you take them to the Baptist Church Monday thru Thursday between 8:00 to 1:00. You can also take to the Community Center as there is a box there for the canned goods. Bathroom tissue is also another item that is needed. For more information, please feel free to call Mary. Those of at the meeting discussed bringing in some items on the next meeting.

Stacey Brown is still a WINNER....

Optimist member Jim Brown's daughter Stacey was nominated to run for Home Coming Queen. We all know Stacey as she was growing up and very active in the Grain Valley schools. Jim and Cindy were really excited for her and Jim gave us a up to date status of where she was.
Stacey made the top 10 on Thursday and on Friday was selected for the top 5 finalist. On Saturday, we received an e-mail that Stacey had not made Home Coming Queen but the Brown's house members were still very proud of her and they are okay with this. We want to extend our congratulations to Stacey and the rest of the Brown's on her accomplishment to make it to the top 5 and whatever the result was, we are still very proud Stacey.

Changing of some officers for 2007-2008

The officers of 2006-2007 were President Annette Barker, Vice-President, Dale Arnold, Secretary Jan Reding and Treasurer Sheila Arnold.

The group, as Dale says, is leaving office for the year of 2006-2007.

The new officers for 2007-2008 are:

Dale Arnold.... President

Christy Davis ....1st Vice-President

Ann Ronchetto .... 2nd Vice-President

Jan Reding ... Secretary

Sheila Arnold.. Treasurer

Board of Directors:

past President... Annette Barker

Jim Brown... 1 yr

John Davis ....1 yr

Bob Morse... 1 yr

Mary Harper ... 2 Yrs

Bryon McDonald.... 2 Yrs

Shawn Brady... 2 yrs

Congratulations

Annual Banquet, October 6th....

The end of the year Banquet was held on October 6th at the Historical Society. Annette was doing her final duty as President and presented some of the members with awards and recognition. There was good food and good socializing. The group did sing happy birthday to John Davis as he turned 68 today. So look at the pictures and enjoy them.

Our Banners were on display for our banquet time.

Getting ready for the food and some social time.

President Citation went to Carol Barnes for all of her work she has done again this year. Carol was also the Pillar of the Community recipient in January. Great work Carol, we deeply appreciated everything you did this last year. Another good year.

Below is an Outstanding Award given to Ann Ronchetto for her support to the club.

Chris Davis was awarded with an Outstanding Service Award and Annette presented her with a gift of a beautiful Statue Fairy and a nice plaque.

The Rookie of the year award went to Bryon McDonald, even though Bryon was already a member, this last year he really started to participate in some of the activities and chaired the Bike Safety this year and will be a Board member for 2007-2008.

Annette presented Dale with a gift in appreciation for his Vice-President position for 2006-2007.
Sheila Arnold receiving gift for Treasurer for 2006-2007.
Jan Reding receiving gift for her service as Secretary for 2006-2007, where does she find the time as she wears so many hats.

Annette inducted Dale Arnold for the next year coming in, he will be the President of the Optimist club.

Kathy Doty mentioned that this years Doty award went to Carol Barnes for all of her work she has done this last year. Carol was not there but someone accepted for her.

Dale presented Annette with some gifts for her services this year.

Annette was presented with a DVD of QUEEN. This is one where Dale says she can see how a real leader works, ha ha. He is so funny.

Dale showing the group the scrapbook that was made for the club this year. He presented it to Annette but will be submitted for entry at the next conference meeting.

Everyone sang happy birthday to John Davis who's birthday was today, October 6th. Is now a young 68 years.

Proud parents, the Brown's

Jim Brown sent out an e-mail and indicated he owes the club a $1.00 for his B&B. This is what he had to say.....

We just received a phone call from our daughter Stacy at UCM in Warrensburg that she has been nominated for Homecoming Queen this year. Just such great news that I could not wait to share it with all of you.

Well congratulations Jim and family.We are proud of her too.

End of the Year Banquet set for October 6th

This Saturday is a busy day for us. WE have a board meeting at 7:15 AM, then a regular meeting and then in the evening we have the end of the year banquet. Please get with Shelia Arnold for more information on the banquet, she also sent out an e-mail with information. So please come and wear your red for it is tailgate with Chief's as the team.
See you there.

Pillar of the Community....

At Saturday's meeting, the club had to submit our chosen person for the Pillar of the Community to Jan Reding. Those in attendance made their vote and this years representative for the Optimist Club of Grain Valley is Christy Davis. Close behind her was Sheila Arnold and John Davis. The Banquet will be on January 26th, 2008. More information to be provided at a later date.

A note from Christy Davis:
I feel very honored to be selected for this position and will represent the Club proudly. Thank you for your thoughts and recognition.