We had a great turnout for our February meeting. As usual the food was great and the fellowship even better. We were happy to have two guests, Dee and Sandy, there and we think they loved what they saw - two new members coming our way! If you’re interested in exploring what Optimism can mean to you, please feel free to contact us. Message us on Facebook, use the contact form here on our website, or speak with any Optimist member!
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This month’s general meeting was both informative and fun, with another delicious meal thanks to our talented VP Jill and Chef Betty. Member Garrett Pedlar spoke to us about Bravery Beads at LHSC, and if you want to know more about that Optimist initiative check out this link. President Lou-Anne MacDonald updated us on events and news. We were then thrilled to induct three new members: Rick Thomas(sponsor Lou), Ginny Loeb (sponsor Marcia) and Jen Wildman (sponsor Lorie). Welcome to Optimism we are so happy you’ve joined us. Charter members Jim and Janet Waite have made a Christmas tradition of decorating their house on Prince Philip in Walden South with an amazing light display each year, which includes animated features and lots of photo opportunities.
This year, after many have suggested this, they will welcome cash or non-perishable food donations for the Food Bank. This is well worth the drive with your family! Off hwy 21 turn on Walden to get to Prince Philip. Off of hwy 79 turn on Willsie Line. Thanks so much Jim and Janet!! We are the very fortunate recipients of a generous grant from the Sunset Community Foundation. Janet Williams, SCF GGBA Advisory Committee Member presented the 2024 Greater Grand Bend Area Community Fund Grant for $2,000 to Lou-Anne MacDonald, President of the Ausable Port Franks Optimist Club (partnered with the Municipality of Lambton Shores) in support of our “Technology Improvements to Better Serve the Community and Youth" Program.
Thank you to our fantastic secretary Linda Attard for compiling and submitting a successful proposal! She then personally purchased technology upgrades taking advantage of Black Friday sales to give us the biggest bang for our buck! What a fabulous December meeting! We had delicious food prepared by chefs Jill and Betty, great fellowship, and a little singalong courtesy of Rick Thomas. Sure we work hard to make our community a better place for all, but we know how to have fun too! Thanks to all who contributed to preparations, serving, decorations, and clean up. For the third time we have won first place in the non-commercial float category at the Forest Santa Claus Parade! Click on the image below to see more photos:
Our November meeting was very well attended, of course when Betty and Jill make dinner and dessert how could anyone miss it? We were also so happy to induct new members Denise and John McKenna this evening. Welcome to the club we are honoured that you have chosen to join us! New members are always welcomed.
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