Clockwinders Optimist Bulletin
December 12, 2008
There was no club meeting today due to the weather keeping the Legion closed. As you may know, Linda did not show-up this morning, but we heard from her at about 7:15. She has been run off the road and in a ditch. She is not hurt and car is OK. She was very sorry at being late. Bill told her not to worry about it and reminded her that the main thing was she was not hurt.
I apologize if this was an inconvenience for anyone.
Announcements:
Don’t forget about Bell Ringing on December 20 at Hy-Vee at 119th & Ridgeview, inside the east entrance. We have some of the Youth Court kids that will be ringing with us. Here is the current schedule:
Time 1st Ringer 2nd Ringer
10 – 11 a.m. Frank Oswald Mary Ellen Oswald
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Don Seifert
Libby Marden
Jennifer Dennis Dick Holdman
Jay Waldron
12 – 1 p.m. Mike Ramzy
Nick Dexter Sherry Ramzy
Chelsea Butler
1 – 2 p.m. Merle Schmidt
Jesse King John Lewis
Omar Morales
2 – 3 p.m. Glen Bolinger John Cassidy
3 – 4 p.m. Janna Willnauer Sharon Volk
4 – 5 p.m. Ivan Wicke Bill Craig
5 – 6 p.m. Don Knudtson
Suhani Gandhi Jeff Brueggemann
Elissa Armstrong
6 – 7 p.m. Mandeep Sidhu Jack Klee (6:30)
7 – 8 p.m. Jack Klee
There will not be a club meeting for the next two weeks. Have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! See you on January 6.
Amy
Program:
The program today was going to be offered by Craig Yost. Here are his notes:
This is a very important time of the year for everyone who has or going to get Medicare.
“ GOOD NEWS”
PART ‘B’ MONTHLY PAYMENT
DID NOT INCREASE IN 2009
Medicare Advantage Plans
THERE ARE CHANGES IN EVERY PLAN I HAVE SEEN THIS YEAR!! Some for the better and some for not.
There are some great plans out there especially the ones that have a $0 monthly premium that have a Part D drug plan included!! You will need to review them and see if they make sense for your situation.
These are Medicare contracted plans to companies to provide you medical coverage. (Coventry, Humana, Pyramid, etc.)
Plan type include: PPOs, HMOs, PFFS.
Need to verify your physician is a part of the specific program. Some plans have almost every physician and hospital in KC and surrounding areas others do not. All provide for emergency services where ever you are.
Monthly costs are $0 to $X dollars per month.
Some services have a co-pay.
All have a Maximum annual out of pocket cost.
(Vary by Provider and Plan)
Some include a Drug Plan.
Usually provide additional benefits. (Vision, Dental, Hearing, Health Clubs)
>>>>>>>>>> Part D – Prescription Drugs <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Types:
Stand alone plans
Work with Medicare only
Medicare with a Supplement
Medicare Advantage Plans without a drug plan
OR
Combined with a Medicare Advantage Plan
Payments: Are either taken out of your Social Security check or monthly payments you make via check or bank withdrawal. If you are not sure, call you part D provider. Your plan may be going up a lot this year!!!
Drugs are usually categorized into 4 or more categories or tiers. Each tier “usually” has a co-payment associated with it. (For example $5,$25,$50)
1 - Generic and low cost
2 - Brand name
3 – Exclusive (usually no other substitute)
4 – Specialty
GAP or “DONUT HOLE” - After the combined drug costs reached $2700 YOU pay 100% until costs reach $4350 then coverage begins again. (Gap amount is $1650) (Page 67) Some Plans have Limited coverage through the GAP
IMPORTANT!!! You need to check your plan to verify your drugs are part of it and what “tier” it is to determine your co-pay.
>>>>>>>>>>Part D and Advantage Dates<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<
Open enrollment:
Nov. 15 – December 31th
AFTER DEC 31ST YOU CAN NOT CHANGE UNTIL THE NEXT YEAR
Limited Change Period
January 1 – March 30th
Like Plans to Like Plans only!
Special Enrollments
Anytime a “Qualified” event occurs
Dropped from plan, move out of area, Just turned 65 or qualify for Medicare, others. See Medicare Book.
>>>>>>>>>>> Notes <<<<<<<<<<<<<<
If you have someone in Missouri there are special programs for those who qualify. These include persons who are low income and Medicaid.
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Please check your plans, your parents plans, your friends plans. Changes could cost them a change in coverage or costs.
If you have any questions, please call me or your agent.
Craig Yost
(816) 590-0686
TIME IS RUNNING OUT
Clockwinders Optimist Bulletin
December 9, 2008
Attendance:
24 Members
1 Visitor
Announcements:
Jeff welcomed everyone and said Dick had to be gone today on business.
Thank you to all who were able to adopt a Christmas Angel. The items you brought will be taken to Salvation Army after club. If you could not bring your items today, please remember to get them to Deluxe Corporation by December 15.
Don’t forget about Bell Ringing on December 20 at Hy-Vee at 119th & Ridgeview, inside the east entrance. We have some of the Youth Court kids that will be ringing with us. Here is the current schedule:
Time 1st Ringer 2nd Ringer
10 – 11 a.m. Frank Oswald Mary Ellen Oswald
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Don Seifert
Libby Marden
Jennifer Dennis Dick Holdman
Jay Waldron
12 – 1 p.m. Mike Ramzy
Nick Dexter Sherry Ramzy
Chelsea Butler
1 – 2 p.m. Merle Schmidt
Jesse King John Lewis
Omar Morales
2 – 3 p.m. Glen Bolinger John Cassidy
3 – 4 p.m. Janna Willnauer Sharon Volk
4 – 5 p.m. Ivan Wicke Bill Craig
5 – 6 p.m. Don Knudtson
Suhani Gandhi Jeff Brueggemann
Elissa Armstrong
6 – 7 p.m. Mandeep Sidhu Jack Klee (6:30)
7 – 8 p.m. Jack Klee
Happy birthday to John Lewis.
Craig Yost will be providing the program next week. The topic will be changes to the Medicare system.
Board Announcements:
1. Kansas District is doing I-135 Conferences, so we need someone to attend the conference either in Ottawa or Salina in February.
2. In place of the Christmas Party, we will be donating the money to charity. If you have suggestions, please let someone on the board know before the next board meeting (Jan. 12).
Program:
The program today was presented by Major Mark with the Salvation Army. He gave a magic show on what need really means and how one person can make a difference. This is the 109th Year of Bell Ringing. They’ve seen a 77% increase in the number of people coming to the Army for the food pantry this year. They’ve taken on 110 more families at the Olathe division for Christmas Angels. For the shelter, 82 people are on the waiting list. In Johnson County, the Salvation Army serves 8,000 people. Remember: One need, one person, one life, one donation, one volunteer at a time is how the Salvation Army can do what it does to serve others.
Have a great week!
Amy
Clockwinders Optimist Bulletin
December 2, 2008
Attendance:
18 Members
1 Visitor
Announcements:
Jeff welcomed everyone and said Dick had to be gone today on business.
Thank you to all who were able to adopt a Christmas Angel. Our club was able to support 42 kids in our community through this effort. Please bring your gifts to club next week if you would like them to be dropped off with the rest of our gifts (Dec. 9). Otherwise, you can drop off your gift at Deluxe Corporation, 15505 W. 113th St., Lenexa, on December 12 or December 15. See attached map. Remember:
No more than $30 per child.
You can purchase a meal gift card for the family - $40 recommended.
Don’t wrap gifts.
Remove receipts.
Mark your gifts with tags that have the child’s code on them.
We still need four people to sign-up for Bell Ringing on December 20 at Hy-Vee at 119th & Ridgeview, inside the east entrance. Please let Amy know if you can work (respond to this email or call 913-558-6889). Here is the current schedule:
Time 1st Ringer 2nd Ringer
10 – 11 a.m. Frank Oswald Mary Ellen Oswald
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Don Seifert Dick Holdman
12 – 1 p.m. Mike Ramzy Sherry Ramzy
1 – 2 p.m. Merle Schmidt John Lewis
2 – 3 p.m. Glen Bolinger John Cassidy
3 – 4 p.m. Janna Willnauer Sharon Volk
4 – 5 p.m. Ivan Wicke Bill Craig
5 – 6 p.m. Don Knudtson Jeff Brueggemann
6 – 7 p.m.
7 – 8 p.m.
Happy birthday to John Lewis.
The Chamber Coffee was hosted by Bass Pro and co-hosted by First Watch Olathe.
Please let Amy know if you have an update to the directory. (See attached.) She will be sending a current directory in January.
Fred Clarke’s office (Life Chiropractic) will be offering free consultations and exams from December 1 to December 12 to any new patients that bring a new, unwrapped toy (min. value $10) to the office. Existing patients can receive a free adjustment on December 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for bring toys as well. The toys will go to Toys for Tots.
Program:
The program today was presented by Kory Norris and Jennifer Bodenmiller. They spoke on the Olathe School District’s Student Development department and focused on Youth Court (started in 1998). There are 10 sessions of Youth Court per year (every month but December and May). This is a student run program, where the students serve in all capacities of the court services. They are looking for ways the students can become more engaged with the volunteers, i.e. helping with bell ringing.
Clockwinders Optimist Bulletin
November 25, 2008
Attendance:
22 Members
0 Visitors
Announcements:
We have two Christmas Angels left to adopt – so people that signed up were unable to take their Angels this year. If you can adopt an Angel, please call Amy (913-558-6889) by Wednesday. We need to return the un-adopted Angels to Salvation Army ASAP.
The rules for the Angels are as follows:
No more than $30 per child.
You can purchase a meal gift card for the family - $40 recommended.
Don’t wrap gifts.
Remove receipts.
Mark your gifts with tags that have the child’s code on them.
Drop-off dates are Dec. 12 and Dec. 15 at Deluxe Corporation, 15505 W. 113th St. Lenexa, KS. If you want yours delivered with the rest of the groups, please bring your bags on Dec. 9 to club meeting already marked. Map attached.
Bell Ringing will be December 20 at Hy-Vee at 119th & Ridgeview, inside the east entrance. Please let Amy know if you can work. Here is the current schedule:
Time 1st Ringer 2nd Ringer
10 – 11 a.m. Frank Oswald Mary Ellen Oswald
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Don Seifert
Nancy Crews Dick Holdman
12 – 1 p.m. Mike Ramzy Sherry Ramzy
1 – 2 p.m. Merle Schmidt John Lewis
2 – 3 p.m. Glen Bolinger John Cassidy
3 – 4 p.m. Janna Willnauer Sharon Volk
4 – 5 p.m. Ivan Wicke Bill Craig
5 – 6 p.m. Don Knudtson Jeff Brueggemann
6 – 7 p.m.
7 – 8 p.m.
There will not be a Christmas Party this year.
Program:
Don McCurdy shared a video program on “Rediscovering God in America.”
Clockwinders Optimist Bulletin
November 18, 2008
Attendance:
22 Members
0 Visitors
Announcements:
Don’t forget to pick-up your Christmas Angels if you signed-up to get some. The rules for the Angels are as follows:
No more than $30 per child.
You can purchase a meal gift card for the family - $40 recommended.
Don’t wrap gifts.
Remove receipts.
Mark your gifts with tags that have the child’s code on them.
Drop-off dates are Dec. 12 and Dec. 15 at Deluxe Corporation, 15505 W. 113th St. Lenexa, KS. If you want yours delivered with the rest of the groups, please bring your bags on Dec. 9 to club meeting already marked. Map attached.
Bell Ringing will be December 20 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Hy-Vee at 119th & Ridgeview, inside the east entrance. Please let Amy know if you can work. Here is the current schedule:
Time 1st Ringer 2nd Ringer
10 – 11 a.m. Frank Oswald Mary Ellen Oswald
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Don Seifert Dick Holdman
12 – 1 p.m. Mike Ramzy Sherry Ramzy
1 – 2 p.m. Merle Schmidt John Lewis
2 – 3 p.m. Glen Bolinger John Cassidy
3 – 4 p.m. Janna Willnauer Sharon Volk
4 – 5 p.m. Ivan Wicke Bill Craig
5 – 6 p.m. Don Knudtson Jeff Brueggemann
6 – 7 p.m.
7 – 8 p.m.
Happy anniversary to Mike and Sherry Ramzy.
The Chamber Coffee was hosted by Olathe North’s DECA (business class).
If you have ideas for the Christmas Party, please let Dick know ASAP.
Member Installation – Welcome Gregg Herbert to the club.
Program:
There was no program today.
Clockwinders Optimist Bulletin
November 11, 2008
Attendance:
19 Members
0 Visitors
Announcements:
A quick reminder that to bring food on the 1st Tuesday of the month for the Salvation Army. We did great last week, but there is a real need right now at the Salvation Army and across the metro. Also, the Salvation Army’s annual Thanksgiving Dinner, open to the public, will be November 20th. It costs $7 per person to attend.
Dick passed around an article in a KSD newsletter that featured the rib prep project.
Youth Court will meet a week earlier than usual, on November 20. Please go if you can make it.
Last year, we finished $466.99 short on breakfast money. This is covered from our budget – money that could otherwise go to supporting the youth of our community. Don’t forget to pay for your breakfast.
If you were a committee chair and would like to continue with your committee from last year, please speak with Dick.
The program list is going to be updated to include the new members. Please be checking your email to get this list.
Bell Ringing will be December 20 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Hy-Vee at 119th & Ridgeview, inside the east entrance. Please let Amy know if you can work. Here is the current schedule:
Time 1st Ringer 2nd Ringer
10 – 11 a.m. Frank Oswald Mary Ellen Oswald
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Don Seifert
12 – 1 p.m. Mike Ramzy Sherry Ramzy
1 – 2 p.m. Merle Schmidt John Lewis
2 – 3 p.m. Glen Bolinger John Cassidy
3 – 4 p.m.
4 – 5 p.m.
5 – 6 p.m. Don Knudtson
6 – 7 p.m.
7 – 8 p.m.
The Chamber Coffee was hosted by Hy-Vee at 119th & Ridgeview.
Don’t forget to pay your membership dues. We had a great year for obtaining new members last year. Let’s keep up the good work. To finish as an honor club, we need to end the 2008-2009 Optimist year with 62 members. Who can you invite to join?
Don’t forget to get your Christmas Angels if you signed up. If you need one mailed to you, please let Amy know.
Program:
Jeff Brueggemann gave a slide show on his recent trip to China.
Clockwinders Optimist Bulletin
November 4, 2008
Attendance:
16 Members
0 Visitors
Announcements:
Thank you to all that brought food today – we collected 84 units for the Salvation Army!
Don’t forget to go out and vote.
Youth Court will meet a week earlier than usual, on November 20.
Bell Ringing will be December 20 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Hy-Vee at 119th & Ridgeview, inside the east entrance. Please let Amy know if you can work. Here is the current schedule:
Time 1st Ringer 2nd Ringer
10 – 11 a.m. Frank Oswald Mary Ellen Oswald
11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Don Seifert
12 – 1 p.m. Mike Ramzy Sherry Ramzy
1 – 2 p.m. Merle Schmidt John Lewis
2 – 3 p.m. Glen Bolinger
The Chamber Coffee was hosted by Alexander & Ray's TV & Appliance Center.
If you are on the Board, please hang-out after today’s meeting for about 10 minutes for a quick board meeting.
Don’t forget to pay your annual dues!
Christmas Angels will be available on Tuesday, November 11. Let Amy know by Monday, November 10 if you would like an Angel and did not sign-up at club.
Announcements:
Jeff Brueggemann spoke about his recent trip to Asia with Major League Baseball. He focused on the cultural experience he had while there.
Hope you all have a great week!
Amy Garton
Clockwinders Optimist Bulletin
October 28, 2008
Attendance:
20 Members
0 Visitors
Announcements:
Don’t forget to bring food next Tuesday for Salvation Army. All of the pantries are in real need right now, and with the election some of our members will not be here to donate. We will be doing a CMP on this project this year. If you have a digital scale, please bring it with you.
Happy birthday to Bill C.
Happy Anniversary to Jeff B.
The Chamber Coffee was hosted by Sadlers Indoor Racing. Remember, Olathe is the 24th fastest growing city in the nation, and the Olathe Chamber is in the top 10% of chambers.
If you are on the Board, please hang-out after today’s meeting for about 10 minutes for a quick board meeting.
Don’t forget to pay your annual dues!
There are four slabs of ribs left. If you would like one, contact Suzanne. They will be sold for $7.50.
If you ordered a shirt, please pay Mary Ellen.
Salvation Army Bell Ringing will be Saturday, December 20 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Hy-Vee at 119th & Ridgeview (indoors). Amy will pass around a sign-up schedule next Tuesday or you can email her what time you’d like to work.
If you would like a Christmas Angel from the Salvation Army, please email Amy how many you’d like. She will distribute them at the meeting on November 11.
Installation of new member – Craig Yost. Please take time to introduce yourself to him.
Clockwinders Optimist Club of Olathe Kansas. "Friend of Youth"
Clockwinders Optimist Bulletin
October 14, 2008
Attendance:
16 Members
4 Visitors
Announcements:
Dick Holdman thanked everyone for the flowers, their thoughts and their prayers as he and Vicki dealt with the loss of Vicki’s dad.
Amy passed around the directory so everyone could make changes. If you have moved, gotten a new phone number or have any updates, please email Amy by October 31.
Happy birthday to Frank and Mary Ellen, and yes I mean birthday. They will both be celebrating on October 14.
The Chamber Coffee this week was at TLC in conjunction with their campus dedication.
Frank Oswald has posters promoting joining Optimist. Please let him know if you have suggestions for places to hang the posters. Also, be sure to welcome our newest member Gregg Herbert next time you see him.
Youth Court is October 23rd.
Board meeting is tentatively scheduled for next Monday. Check your email as Dick may need to reschedule.
Program:
The program was presented by B.E.S.T., a Johnson County based non-profit that promotes bringing youth with or without disabilities the opportunity to participate in the performing arts. The program emphasizes that everyone has talents, to expect your best, and the global impact of disabilities. They go around a perform for different groups and are currently in need of a PA System and a Sound Beam for their productions.
The club saw a brief performance of the “Dazzle Group.”
Have a great week!
Amy
Clockwinders Optimist Bulletin
October 7, 2008
Attendance:
16 Members
0 Visitors
Announcements:
Dick Holdman welcomed everyone to the first meeting under his leadership. He apologized for his absence at the Installation Dinner – he was in Southeast Missouri as the family was called to say their goodbyes to his father-in-law. Please keep him and Vicki in your thoughts and prayers.
Frank Oswald gave an update on Barb Ozbolt who says “hi to everyone.” She is doing well and will have the pin removed from her leg soon.
Anniversary wishes for Dee and Merle on October 1 – congrats on 53 years!
Olathe Chamber this Thursday:
Chamber Coffee hosted by The Gardens at Creekside
Date: 10/9/2008
Time: 9:30 AM
Location: 16110 West 133rd Street
Olathe, KS 66062
(Behind Hy-Vee on 135th)
The first KS District Meeting of the 2008-09 Optimist year is this weekend, Oct. 10-12 in Lawrence at the Holiday Inn. Please let Dick Holdman know if you plan to attend.
Membership invoices are ready – Mary Ellen will be distributing them soon. You will also find a slip attached if you would like to pay for breakfast for the year ($260).
Bill Craig has a dark blue jacket he obtained from the booth during clean-up. If you are missing one, please let Bill know and he’ll get it to you.
If you would like a youth court shirt, please take one. They are all XL.
Please keep the family of Margaret Ewing in your thoughts and prayers as she passed this last Sunday. Many of the long-time Olatheans will remember her.
Have a great week!
Amy
Clockwinders Optimist Bulletin
June 16, 2009
Attendance:
15 Members
2 Visitors
Announcements:
Dick welcomed everyone to the meeting. He welcomed Steve Everly, a guest to the meeting.
Reminder – Youth Court will be June 25. A sign-up will go around on June 23.
If you would like to volunteer for the Freedom Run during Old Settlers, please contact Tony at 913-339-6767 or tonydrew@everestkc.net.
Please keep John Cassidy and his family in your thoughts and prayers at the loss of his mother.
The Fishing Derby was held on June 13. There were about 575 kids that participated. The biggest fish was a 24 in. carpe. The Optimist Club is in need of a second volunteer for the fishing derby committee. If you are interested, please let Dick know.
Senator Karin Brownlee will be our program on June 23.
Program:
Dr. Jerry Wolfskill with the Police Academy at Johnson County Community College.
Clockwinders Optimist Bulletin
June 9, 2009
Attendance:
16 Members
0 Visitors
Announcements:
Dick welcomed everyone to the meeting. (Thank you Dick for taking the notes while I was on vacation. - Amy)
The Fishing Derby will be held on June 13 at Cedar Lake.
Please keep Don Lang in your thoughts and prayers. He has undergone 3 chemo treatments and will receive another round in 18 days. Already he says he is feeling better.
In case you didn’t see the Optimist magazine, the Clockwinders are featured in it for the baseball equipment project we did last year.
Senator Karin Brownlee will be our program on June 23.
Program:
Fred Clark presented a new machine offered at his office that helps with muscle tone and flexibility.
Clockwinders Optimist Bulletin
June 2, 2009
Attendance:
19 Members
2 Visitors
Announcements:
Dick welcomed everyone to the meeting. He wished Max DaMetz, Amy Garton, and Fred Clark a happy anniversary. Hi wished Max’s granddaughter, Gracie, a happy birthday.
The Fishing Derby will be June 13 at Cedar Lake (rain date is June 20). They will do bagging on June 11. Sign-ups for volunteers for both dates went around. If you can assist, but don’t attend meetings, please email Amy and she will add you to the list.
Please keep Don Lang in your thoughts and prayers. He was diagnosed with a cancerous tumor in his lung.
Board meeting is next Monday, June 8, at Dave’s office (Edward Jones on Mur-Len & Santa Fe).
Dick is looking for someone to serve on the District’s Golf Tournament Committee. If you are interested, please let him know.
Senator Karin Brownlee will be our program on June 23.
Program:
Ed Russell gave the program this week. He was born in Olathe, but lived about 10 years in Colorado on a working ranch. He told camp-fire tales, did magic tricks, and preformed cowboy poetry.
Ed also suggested that the club bring back a five minute intro of its members at every meeting (featuring one member per week), so we can get to know more about each other.
Clockwinders Optimist Bulletin
May 26, 2009
Attendance:
15 Members
3 Visitors
Announcements:
Dave Felshaw welcomed everyone to the meeting. He read a thank-you letter from Heartland Therapeutic Riding.
The Fishing Derby will be June 13 at Cedar Lake (rain date is June 20). They will do bagging on June 11. Sign-ups for volunteers for both dates went around. If you can assist, but don’t attend meetings, please email Amy and she will add you to the list.
Please keep Bev Knudtson (Don’s wife) in your prayers. She had back surgery and is trying to recover.
Program:
Audrey from Safe Home gave a presentation on what Safe Home does for the community. We presented her with a box of cell phones we’ve collected over the past month. For more information on Safe Home, visit www.safehome-ks.org
Clockwinders Optimist Bulletin
May 19, 2009
Attendance:
17 Members
Announcements:
Dick welcomed everyone to the meeting. He thanked Ivan and Don Knudtson for assisting Bill in moving the trailer when the American Legion re-surfaced the parking lot.
The Fishing Derby will be June 13 at Cedar Lake (rain date is June 20). They will do bagging on June 11. Sign-ups for volunteers for both dates will be going around next week. If you can assist, but don’t attend meetings, please email Amy and she will add you to the list.
Central Elementary was able to get a professional moving company to assist them. Thank you for being willing to help.
The Coffee this week will be at the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop & Farm in the new Heritage Center. The topic is Convention & Visitors Bureau in honor of National Tourism Week, May 9-17. Frank and Dick described how the coffees are a great way to connect with people you don’t get to see very often, is good promotion for the club to have attendees, offers great food and fellowship, and is overall a good time. Please attend if you can.
The club voted on the 2009-2010 Board of Directors. Ivan Wicke motioned to approve the slate as below. Bill Craig seconded. The slate was approved as presented. Congratulations to the individuals elected and thanks for helping out!
2009-2010 Board of Directors
President: David Felshaw
Secretary: Craig Yost
Treasurer: Ernie Cooper
1st Vice President: Frank Oswald
2nd Vice President: Gregg Herbert
2-Year Director: Mike Messer
2-Year Director: Janna Willnauer
2-Year Director: Merle Schmidt
1-Year Director: Don Knudtson
1-Year Director: John Lewis
1-Year Director: Ivan Wicke
Past President: Dick Holdman
Program:
Due to a family emergency, the program for today could not make it.
The program next week will be Safe Home. We will present the cell phones collected at that time. If you have any cell phones you’d like to donate, please bring them next week.
The program on June 2 will include poetry and hypnosis of a rope –you don’t want to miss it.
Clockwinders Optimist Bulletin
May 5, 2009
Attendance:
20 Members
1 Visitor
Announcements:
Dick welcomed everyone to the meeting. He wished Don McCurdy a happy birthday.
Board Meeting is May 11.
Cell phones will be collected at the Chamber Coffees this month and then the club will donate them to Safe Home.
Please remember Peggy Ingle and her husband in your thoughts and prayers. Her husband has cancer that is now in remission.
Program:
The program this week was presented by Sharon Brown with the Johnson County Probation Officers. She presented on the Juvenile Intake and Assessment Center.
Clockwinders Optimist Bulletin
April 28, 2009
Attendance:
21 Members
1 Visitor
Announcements:
Dick welcomed everyone to the meeting.
The slate of officers was presented to the group. Voting on officers for next year will take place, May 19 at 7:30 a.m.
Position Nomination
President David Felshaw
Secretary Craig Yost
Treasurer Ernie Cooper
1st Vice President Frank Oswald
2nd Vice President Gregg Herbert
2-Year Director Mike Messer
2-Year Director Janna Willnauer
2-Year Director Merle Schmidt
1-Year Director Don Knudtson
1-Year Director John Lewis
1-Year Director Ivan Wicke
Past President Dick Holdman
Jeff gave an update on Kyle, who was back at class beginning yesterday. Please continue to keep their family in your thoughts and prayers.
The Chamber Coffee will be at City Hall this week and will be hosted by the Police Advisory Council.
Program:
The program this week was presented by Lucy Delsarto from TCOY (take care of you) Wellness. She presented on the wellness mindset. To learn more, you can check out these books.
The Slight Edge
Never Be Sick Again
Cost of Being Sick
Wellness Revolution
Clockwinders Optimist Bulletin
April 21, 2009
Attendance:
19 Members
5 Visitors
Announcements:
Dick welcomed everyone to the meeting. Happy birthday to Suzanne Cooper.
The Chamber Coffee was held at McCarthy Auto Group.
Youth Court was Thursday, April 23.
Kyle Brueggemann continues to heal – please keep him and his family in your thoughts and prayers. Jeff will be returning to the US to spend some time with him.
Program:
The program this week was presented by Jim Smith. He had some individuals speak on the Olathe Evening Club’s Junior Optimist Club at Indian Trail Junior High.
Clockwinders Optimist Bulletin
April 14, 2009
Attendance:
18 Members
0 Visitors
Announcements:
Dick welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Happy anniversary to Ernie and Suzanne Cooper!
Congratulations to Dick on his new grandson, Brecken.
Less than 2 weeks before nominations need to be finalized. Please let Dick know if you would like to volunteer for one of the following positions:
Secretary
Treasurer
2 Year Director
Vice President
The Chamber Coffee will be held at the Mazda dealership by the Great Mall of the Great Plains. An announcement will be made to bring old cell phones for Safe Home to the April 21 coffee.
Barb is doing better and finally got the screws removed from the leg she broke last year.
It may seem early, but the Rib Project will be here before we know it. This year, we are going to need more help than in previous years. If you can serve on the committee, please let Bill Craig know.
Program:
The program this week was presented by Jack Klee. He gave a brief introduction to Safe Home and asked the club to bring old cell phones to donate to the cause. He hopes we can reschedule with Safe Home, whose rep was ill today.
Clockwinders Optimist Bulletin
April 7, 2009
Attendance:
21 Members
0 Visitors
Announcements:
Dick welcomed everyone to the meeting. He thanked everyone for remembering their food items for the Salvation Army.
Less than 3 weeks before nominations need to be finalized. Please let Dick know if you would like to serve on the nomination committee or can volunteer for one of the following positions. You can also reply to this email if you would like to volunteer.
President
Secretary
Treasurer
2 Year Director
Vice President
The Chamber Coffee was held at First National Bank of Olathe (119th & Black Bob).
Don Seifert reported that the Marathon went well.
Board meeting is next Monday at David Felshaw’s office (Edward Jones) at Santa Fe & Mur-Len next to Hobby Lobby.
CCDHH is this Saturday, April 11 at the Kansas School for the Deaf at 9:00 a.m. There are 6 kids from KSD and 2 kids from 2 other schools participating. Hope you can come out to support them!
An updated Clockwinders Directory is attached.
Program:
The program this week was presented by Ernie Copper. He talked about the Kansas American Legion Riders and the KS Patriot Guard. For more information on these two wonderful groups, visit www.kansasriders.googlepages.com/, a link to the KS Patriot Guard can be found at this site as well. For the National Patriot Guard, visit www.patriotguard.org.
Clockwinders Optimist Bulletin
March 31, 2009
Attendance:
18 Members
0 Visitors
Announcements:
Dick welcomed everyone to the meeting. Heart to Heart was going to present today, but is in North Dakota assisting with that effort.
If you are interested in serving on the Nominating Committee, please see Dick Holdman.
The Olathe Marathon has rescheduled its half marathon, 5K and children’s marathon for this Saturday. We will still have a water station from 7:30 – 10:30 with the Wizard of Oz theme. Hope you can make it!
Don’t forget your food for the Salvation Army next week.
Rib time is just around the corner. A committee will be forming soon!
Program:
Welcome home from Chine Jeff B.
Jeff gave a quick presentation on his new job in China with MLB. He is in Wuxi working on two baseball development centers for kids age 12+ to attend school and learn baseball.
Clockwinders Optimist Bulletin
March 24, 2009
Attendance:
15 Members
1 Visitor
Announcements:
Dick welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Youth Court was Thursday, March 26.
If you are interested in serving on the Nominating Committee, please see Dick Holdman.
A sign-up is going around for the Olathe Marathon Water Station. Check your email for more details.
Program:
The program this week was presented by Tom Bassford from Significant Matters. He discussed the value in charity verses change – individuals working together to create sustainable change. For more information: http://www.significantmatters.com/.
Clockwinders Optimist Bulletin
March 17, 2009
Attendance:
18 Members
0 Visitors
Announcements:
Dick welcomed everyone to the meeting. He wished everyone a happy “spring break.”
If you are interested in serving on the Nominating Committee, please see Dick Holdman.
The Chamber Coffee was held at Cedar Lake Village.
If you would like ribs, let Ernie Cooper know – they will be making some at the Legion on March 28.
A sign-up is going around for the Olathe Marathon Water Station. Please let Amy know if you can assist on March 28 from 7:30-10:30 a.m.
Please keep Sandie Kelly and her family in your thoughts and prayers as they morn the loss of her youngest son.
Program:
The program this week was presented by Fred Clark on the Ideal Protein Diet.
Clockwinders Optimist Bulletin
March 10, 2009
Attendance:
20 Members
2 Visitors
Announcements:
Dick welcomed everyone to the meeting. He welcomed our visitors. Derek Varney was introduced by Merle Schmidt and Nancy Crews introduced Susan Taylor.
If you are interested in serving on the Nominating Committee, please see Dick Holdman.
The Chamber Coffee was held at the American Legion and was co-hosted by the Legion, Clockwinders Optimist and Special Olympics.
Program:
The program this week was presented by Susan Taylor from the Olathe Chamber of Commerce. She discussed the Olathe Marathon and volunteer opportunities for the event. For more information, visit www.olathemarathon.com.
The Clockwinders will be hosting a water station with the Deaf Cultural Center from 7:30-10 a.m. on Saturday, March 28 at the corner of Park & Water. Be sure to come if you can.
Clockwinders Optimist Bulletin
March 3, 2009
Attendance:
19 Members
1 Visitor
Announcements:
Dick welcomed everyone to the meeting. He reminded everyone that the Board meeting is next Monday.
Nancy Crews gave an update on the Olathe Marathon and volunteer opportunities. Susan Taylor from the Olathe Chamber of Commerce will be at the meeting next Tuesday to talk more about the Marathon.
If you are interested in serving on the Nominating Committee, please see Dick Holdman.
The Chamber Coffee was held at La Hacienda.
The Optimist will co-host the Chamber Coffee on next Thursday, March 12 with the American Legion and Special Olympics. Mark your calendars to attend that morning from 9-10:30. We need you if you can come – don’t forget to wear your polo if you have one.
Program:
The program this week was presented by Brian Miller. He gave a presentation on New Horizons Ranch. For more information, visit newhorizonsranch.org
February 24, 2009
Attendance:
14 Members
1 Visitor
Announcements:
Dick welcomed everyone to the meeting.
Jeff Suddreth gave an update from the District Meeting. Kansas Optimist will now have a new website www.ksoptimist.org.
Mike Ramzy presented the club awards for 2007-2008 Optimist Year. The Club made Honor Club, was awarded an OI Foundation recognition and won the International award for the 2 CPA books that were completed.
The Chili Feed was a great success. After expenses, the club cleared almost $4,000. Thanks to all that helped with that project.
If you are interested in serving on the Nominating Committee, please see Dick Holdman.
The Chamber Coffee was held at the new Best Western. Also, the Optimist will co-host the Chamber Coffee on March 12 with the American Legion and Special Olympics. Mark your calendars to attend that morning from 9-10:30.
Program:
The program this week was presented by Adam Crowe with Johnson County Emergency Management & Homeland Security. He spoke on ways the county is prepared for a variety of disasters (natural or man-made) and steps individuals can take to prepare themselves and their families.
Clockwinders Optimist Bulletin
February 17, 2009
Attendance:
23 Members
1 Visitor
Announcements:
Dick welcomed everyone to the meeting. Someone left the book “Audition” at the Feb. 10 meeting. If it is your book, see Dick to get it back.
The Chili Feed is this Wednesday (February 18). We got most of the supplies donated. Hope to see you all there.
The Clockwinders raised $741.50 bell ringing this year. Great job!
The Chamber Coffee was held at Monkey Business. Also, the Optimist will co-host the Chamber Coffee on March 12 with the American Legion and Special Olympics. Mark your calendars to attend that morning from 9-10:30.
District meeting is Saturday, Feb. 21 in Ottawa.
The program on Feb. 24 will be on Homeland Security.
Program:
The program this week was presented by Sarah Thompson with Johnson County Parks & Rec’s 50+ Program.
Clockwinders Optimist Bulletin
February 10, 2009
Attendance:
18 Members
2 Visitors
Announcements:
Dick welcomed everyone to the meeting and wished Ivan Wicke a happy birthday and Don Lang a happy anniversary.
Board Update: The Board brings to the members a vote for the Christmas Party funds. It is proposed that in place of the Christmas Party in 2008, the Optimist help with a hallway painting project at Central Elementary School to be arranged by Mary Ellen Oswald. Motion passed.
The Chamber Coffee will be at Noah’s Ark this week (108 N. Claireborn). Also, the Optimist will co-host the Chamber Coffee on March 12 with the American Legion and Special Olympics. Mark your calendars to attend that morning from 9-10:30.
Keep selling tickets to the Chili Feed! We want to pre-sell tickets as much as possible, although walk-ups are also welcome. So far, we’ve collected $1200. The Chili Feed will be Wednesday, February 18. Tickets are on sell now – be sure to get your set to sell from Ivan (913-782-7816).
If you can bring a dessert for the KSD kids to sell, please email Amy and she will add your name to the sign-up sheet. Desserts can be dropped off on Tuesday morning or brought on Wednesday.
Please sign-up for a time to work the chili feed. Just email Amy what time you’ll be there and she’ll add you to the list.
4-6 p.m.
5-7 p.m.
6-8 p.m.
Clean-up
Max DaMetz made a presentation for the OI Foundation in recognition of the $500 Clockwinders contributes.
Youth Court will be February 26. There will be 11 cases so extra workers are needed!
Program:
The program this week was presented by Sandy Ackerson and Harriet Duff from the League of Women Voters. They discussed the Electoral College.
Clockwinders Optimist Bulletin
February 3, 2009
Attendance:
23 Members
1 Visitor
Announcements:
Dick welcomed everyone to the meeting and wished Max DaMetz a happy birthday.
Next Monday, February 09 is the board meeting at David Felshaw’s office.
Keep selling tickets to the Chili Feed! We want to pre-sell tickets as much as possible, although walk-ups are also welcome. So far, we’ve collected $360. The Chili Feed will be Wednesday, February 18. Tickets are on sell now – be sure to get your set to sell from Ivan (913-782-7816). \
The Chamber Coffee was at Health Ridge Fitness Center. Ernie and Frank are working on arranging the coffee we co-host with the Legion and Special Olympics.
Program:
The program this week was presented by Ryan Rezzelle from the CSI unit of the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office. He talked about serving in the CSI capacity and showed us a few CSI techniques. The Johnson County Sherriff’s office has 27 people in the Crime Lab.
January 27, 2008
Attendance:
18 Members
1 Visitor
Announcements:
Dick welcomed everyone to the meeting and wished John Lewis a happy anniversary.
Olathe Kid’s Fishing Derby will be at Cedar Lake this year on June 13. A make-up date of June 20 is also scheduled.
Keep selling tickets to the Chili Feed! We want to pre-sell tickets as much as possible, although walk-ups are also welcome. Please turn in your money for ticket sells by Feb. 3 for ordering purposes. The Chili Feed will be Wednesday, February 18. Tickets are on sell now – be sure to get your set to sell from Ivan (913-782-7816).
Don’t forget your cans for the Salvation Army next week.
Program:
Charisse Deschenes with the City of Olathe presented the program. She discussed the update to the City’s Comprehensive Plan. To learn more or to provide your input, visit www.planolathe.com before the end of February. You can also call Charisse at 913-971-8750 to receive a visioning packet to complete.
January 20, 2008
Attendance:
23 Members
Visitor
Announcements:
Dick welcomed everyone to the meeting and wished Sherry Ramzy a happy birthday.
Olathe Youth Court was Thursday, January 22. There were 10 cases, in 3 courtrooms. This project serves about 250 kids per month in various aspects of the court system.
The Fishing Derby Committee met and is working to find a location. Cedar Creek is not a viable option this year.
Don’t forget to pay your dues! Also, if you know someone that would make a good new member, please invite them to club or the chili feed.
Kansas District Update:
Thank you to Peggy Ingle for presenting an update from the Kansas District to the Clockwinders.
So far in 2008/2009 she has traveled 5,000 miles for the KS District.
She will be assisting clubs with their fundraisers this year – she’ll be at our chili feed and help with ribs.
Optimist International is offering a $500 grant from the OI Foundation for new projects that focus on kids and diversity.
The 2nd Quarter District meeting is Feb. 21 in Ottawa. She reviewed the requirements for Honor Club.
The OI Convention will be held in Florida again this year.
She discussed the change in the Life Membership offered with OI. This will no longer be available. If you are already a life member, you will have the option to remain a life member or switch to the new “special membership status.” All life members are being asked to voluntarily pay their full OI dues this year to help cover budget shortfalls.
Program:
Mike Messer presented the program this week on the Chili Feed. He focused on the importance of selling tickets to the feed – if every member sold 10 tickets (or purchased 10 to give-away) the club would make more money than they do with the ticket sells and walk-ups currently. Please turn in your money for ticket sales by Feb. 3 for ordering purposes – always sell more if possible after that date, but this helps for purchases.
The Chili Feed will be Wednesday, February 18. Tickets are on sale now – be sure to get your set to sell from Ivan (913-782-7816).
Clockwinders Optimist Bulletin
January 13, 2008
Attendance:
20 Members
0 Visitors
Announcements:
Dick welcomed everyone to the meeting and wished Shirley Craig a happy birthday.
Board Updates:
The Board discussed implementing a benevolence policy. Flowers will be sent for the death of members, spouses and children living at home. Otherwise, cards will be sent.
Dick and Jeff Suddreth will be attending the District meeting in Ottawa on February 21. Please let Dick know if you’d like to attend as well. (Mike and Sherry may be attending too.
Olathe Youth Baseball is looking for scholarships for people that cannot afford to play ball in the summer. They generally have 15-25 youth that cannot pay the $120 fee that need scholarships. The Board discussed sponsoring 7 youth for scholarship money = $840. This would come from the miscellaneous fund from our budget (total for year = $2000). Suzanne moved and Jeff seconded to approve the funding. Motion passed.
The Chili Feed will be Wednesday, February 18. Tickets are on sale now – be sure to get your set to sell from Ivan (913-782-7816). Mike Messer will be presenting the program next week.
Don’t forget to pay your dues! Also, if you know someone that would make a good new member, please invite them to club or the chili feed.
The Chamber Coffee was hosted at City Hall and was sponsored by the City of Olathe and the Olathe District Schools. If you can make it to coffees on Thursday mornings, now would be a good time to sell tickets.
40/8 is selling ribs. Let Ernie know if you’d like to purchase any.
Olathe Youth Court is Thursday, January 22.
Program:
No program today.
Clockwinders Optimist Bulletin
January 6, 2008
Attendance:
22 Members
3 Visitor
Announcements:
Jeff welcomed everyone and said Dick had to be gone today on business.
Thank you to those who remembered food today. Just a reminder that this project is done the first Tuesday of every month and goes to support the pantry at the Salvation Army.
Thank you Myron for sending the lovely letters to remind people that the Clockwinders still meet – even though we took a long hiatus.
It is sad to report that Olathe lost Bob Hughes (Stan’s father) last week and Lester Huggins. Please keep the families of these individuals in your prayers.
The Chili Feed will be Wednesday, February 18. Tickets are on sale now – be sure to get your set to sell from Ivan (913-782-7816).
Through our ringing efforts, the Clockwinders helped the Salvation Army raise just over $619. Good job everyone!
The Chamber Coffee was hosted at Prairie Life Fitness.
Program:
The program today was presented by Mike Chrostowski with the Olathe North Culinary Program. Points about the program:
This is a flagship program for staying in school. It is part of the Olathe District Schools 21st Century programs. Currently can take 50 students per year, expansion in the works.
The Culinary Program is taught from a college level text book.
The Program gives students the opportunity to run a restaurant. Normally, to get kitchen experience, you must be 18. The restaurant is offered the last Friday of every month. Reservations are required.
The students also compete in competitions for scholarships. Since Mike started, $75,000 worth of scholarships have been awarded to Olathe students to attend post-secondary educational programs.
Jan 5, 2009
From the President
I want to begin by hoping all of you has a wonderful holiday season. With tomorrows meeting we will being starting a new year. We are privileged to have Mike Chrostowski, Olathe North Culinary Arts Program, as our guest speaker. Having experienced some of the delicacies from this department, I think you will find it a very interesting program. As I write this I am sitting in Nashville preparing to do some programing for a Leadership Conference. That means that Dave or Jeff will have to cover me (again!!). I will be back next week and nothing is scheduled for my absence until late March. So you are stuck with me for several weeks. Also, I think the Board meets next Monday at 5:30. See you guys then. I want to thank ALL of you guys (the membership) for all thank is done, by you, in the name of Clockwinders Optimist. It is because of you that we are annually recognized for the community activities we advocate. Thanks and I look forward to continuing the legacy my predecessors have started. Thanks and see you next week.
Dick
