Dictionaries distributed to schools...

Dictionaries were distributed at all of the Grain Valley schools on Tuesday and Thursday. Carol had a lot of help with about 13 different members who went to the assigned schools and helped to distribute over 250 dictionaries. Great job Carol and with Ann's help it was another successful job.

Jim, Sharon and Bob went to Prairie Branch to pass out dictionaries and were met with a wonderful site. They got the biggest thank you card we have received yet. Jim brought to the meeting on Saturday and presented it to Carol Barnes and for the rest of the group to see. Great job you guys and thanks for the picture. I think this is the first one we have gotten from the dictionaries.

Jim Brown, Sharon and Bob Morse.

Final Banquet-Awards for 2008....

September 28th, at the Historical Society building, the Optimist had their annual award banquet. The main dish was fried chicken with everyone bringing in a dish to share. Dale had a large crowd too as some of the Jr. Optimist and their families came to enjoy the fellowship.The following pictures were some taken during the event and Dale did a great job on handing off the President position to Ann Ronchetto. Ann and her new incoming staff took their oaths and will give her the best support needed during this next year to come. Please enjoy the pictures, some may have come out a little dark as the lighting in the room at evening may not have been the best in some areas.

Our banners were displayed with honor.

The Optimist Club celebrated 15years in the month of September.
Our youngest member, Danni Arnold.

Kathy and some of the young Jr's who attended.
Ann takes time for a picture.
Jim Brown taking time to talk to a parent and Jr Optimist.
Going through the snack line.

The Brown's and another Jr Member and family.
Dave Eames and wife, so there is a real Mrs Eames.
Jeanette with the Caley's.
Carl, Barb John, Erma and Mary S.

Erma and Mary S.
Chris & John Davis
Danni, Carol and Sheila talking with Dale.
Gary and Cheryl.

Ed and Kristy Caley
Mr & Mrs Capranica
Picture of group.
Nick Jackson

Jim is given award for his work in getting the Jr's Club together. Bryan McDonald gets award for Bike Safety, accepted by Chris Small.
Dales gives awards to Chris S., Annn Ronchetto, Annette Barker and Chris Davis for their help running meetings through out the year.
Dale being Dale.

Caley's receive the Bob Doty award, left to right: Erma, Kathy, Kristy, Dale and Ed.
Christy Davis get award for her rescue mission of 10,000 eggs. (Easter Hunt).
Jim and John get award for their work with the Frog Jump.

Jr Optimist in attendance were introduced to club and family members.

Induction of new officers and board members.

New officers and board members, induction.

Some of the new officers and board members: left to right: Dale, past President, Ann, incoming President, Jerry-Treasurer, Carl-board member, John-board member, bel0w: Christy-1st Vice President, Jim- board member, Jeanette board member, not in attendance is Mary Harper, 2nd vice-President, Jan Reding- Secretary, Bryan McDonald, Board member and Shawn Brady, board member.

Old and new: Dale is out going president along with Cody for the Jr's take pictures with the ladies who will now be new presidents for the clubs.

Group picture of the past and present, president and Sheila Arnold who is the other office to leave position after two terms. Great work Dale, Sheila and Cody.

Jr Optimist group picture..

New Photo of the Jr Optimist group.

As the club grows, Jim keeps me with the new photo of the young members. Here from left to right are:
Back row: Cody, Missy, Jesse, Tanner Nick.
Front Row: Meredith, Elizabeth, Mackinzie, Jessica, Stephanie, Nasceria.

Great Group. There are a total of thirteen and 2 were missing from photo.

Keep up the good work you guys and welcome aboard.

Last Saturday meeting for Dale Arnold...

September 27th was the last official day of Dale Arnold's position as the President of the Optimist Club. On Sunday, September 28th, he will officially pass his position on to the new upcoming President and the new staff.
Below are some pictures that were taken at the High School where we had our meeting and then proceeded to the football field in which Sam P. and Chris S. told us about the new field. As a group we took a walk to the field and from one end of the field to the other. It was very interesting to see the new field and how they can convert from football to soccer. Great tour. If any of you missed it, you need to go to one of the games and see it with the kids on it.
Great job Sam and Chris.