The "Manhattan Optimist Club Bulletin" Vol. 2026 #30 4-29-26

Posted April 29, 2026

VOLUME 2026   APRIL 29   NUMBER 30

President Kelly Karl welcomed everyone, Bruce McMillin gave us our morning reflection and that was followed by the flag salute.

ACHES & PAINS: Enjoy the beauty of each day, spring is right around the corner!!

Jim Franke
PROGRAM: Kelly Karl hosted our Business Meeting today and first had Jim Franke speak to the Spaghetti Dinner Financials. This year was great, although food and supply costs were up, our overall profit was $14,024.70 which was $3,104.60 over the previous year. Jim also reported that 76.3% of the viable membership participated in the ticket sales, 97 received tickets, 74 returned proceeds. For 2025, 76.3% participated, 93 received tickets and 71 returned proceeds. Other numbers included 630 attendees, $1,726.00 donated in food/supplies, Silent Auction brought in $4,186.00 and MOFA brought in $4,364.00 with their ticket sales and Silent Auction Items. They stepped up and it made a difference. Many thanks to all for helping to make this a very successful event.

 

 

 

President Kelly Karl

 
Kelly then presented great information about the History of our club. This information will be transcribed and added to the website for all to read. The History of our club is quite interesting and there is a lot of information, I hope all will read through and enjoy. Of the 35 or so clubs in the state of Kansas, our club has the most members and is probably the most “involved” club. Keep up the great work!
 
 
 

 

 

Clyde Scott and Lisa Brummett
Bill Wisdom asked Clyde Scott and Lisa Brummett to come forward for a special certificate presentation. They both received Optimist International Honor Club Citation Certificates, Clyde for Treasurer and Lisa for Secretary. Congratulations and THANK YOU for your service, it is greatly appreciated! The Optimist International District Meeting will be held in Manhattan next year.

Gary Lloyd gave an update to the Instrument Drive; instrument drop off will be June 1st through June 6th at participating sites. Instrument collection will be done on June 8th. More information coming.

CLUB STUFF/ANNOUNCEMENTS and UPCOMING EVENTS:

MHK IPS Essay winners have been selected, those students will attend the May 13th meeting.

Optimist Apparel is now available at Poppy Tees in Wamego, a new QR code will be available soon.

Save the date: April 22nd, Grow Green Match Day – Our match raised just over $21000.00!

Save the date: May 6th, KSU Baseball-Tailgate starts at 4:00

Save the date: May 23rd, Bill Snyder ½ Marathon

Save the dates: June 1st thru 6th, Instrument Drive

Save the date: Oct 24th, Annual Chili Crawl – more information coming soon.

GUESTS: No additional guests were present this morning.

Meeting adjourned with the Optimist Creed