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John Holthus (Feb 8th), Bill Parker (Feb 10th), Richard Wilborn (Feb 10th), Andy Edwardson (Feb 14th), Jerry Meng (Feb 15th), James Nelson (Feb 26th), Ken Cotton (Feb 27th), Marck Cobb (Mar 3rd), Kendall Shaw (Mar 6th), Keith Razak (Mar 9th), | | Optimists Help MHS Kids go to Las VegasPublish Date: 2010-01-14 A group of students from MHS will travel to Las Vegas on January 18th, to compete in the National Association of Home Builders Carpentry Technology Contest. Arlan Penner, Instructor of the Carpentry Technology Program at MHS, will lead Preston Mossman, Jacob Reese, Joel Piper, Adam Porter, and Max Archerto to present a proposal to judges regarding codes, pricing, scheduling, and general management of a construction project as part of a national competition of high school students in similar programs. Lavon Ediger, a long time home builder in McPherson and currently a Carpentry Program Counsel Member, invited Arlen and the group of students to the Optimist club in a January meeting where they presented their proposal to a group of about 50 Optimists. The Optimists asked questions of the students with relation to their proposal and were impressed with their preparation, knowledge, and ability to handle pressure as they were challenged by questions from Optimist members with experience, either personally or professionally, in the housing and cunstruction markets of McPherson. The group requested assistance from the McPherson Optimist Club for the expenses invloved in their trip to Las Vegas. The Optimist Club donated $500 to support their effort.
| 2009 Gift Program helps record number of teensPublish Date: 2010-01-04
The number of needy teenagers in McPherson County has never been greater. This year, we were able to help bring a little Christmas cheer to 65 teens in the area with our Gift Project. From the Family Night in mid November to the distribution of the gifts just before Christmas, we had nearly all of our members involved in some aspect of the project. Thanks go to all of you who spent evenings and weekends helping make this year\'s project a success. Here are some photos from the various stages of the project.
    
    
   
| Family Night at the Legion kicks off 2009 Gift ProgramPublish Date: 2009-11-26 For the fifth year in a row, the American Legion partnered with the McPherson Optimist Club to raise funds for our Gift program at the Legion\\\'s November Family Night. This year we sold over 447 advanced tickets, provided dozens of delicious desserts and again helped bus tables and clean up afterwards. Due to the efforts of our members, we raised over $1,150 for our Gift program, the second year in a row that we have exceeded the $1,100 level. Here are some photos from this year\\\'s event. Keep an eye out for more opportunities to help with this project over the next several weeks.
   
| Optimist Club Recognize Past LeadersPublish Date: 2009-10-22 At the weekly breakfast meeting of the McPherson Opimist Club two special members were recognized for their outstanding leadership and dedication to the club.
Pete Brubaker has served the club during the past year as President. Pete did a great job of keeping the Tuesday breakfast meetings fun and exiting with his "This Day in History" opening to each meeting and the special attention he gave each Optimist member and guest as they were attending the meetings. Pete reigned over one of the largest membership drives in recent history and focused on being active in nearly all Optimist events throughout the year. Pete was awarded a plaque recognizing his committment to the Optimist club.
Keith Janzen was recognized for four years of service as the club Secretary and Treasurer. Keith has been the "man behind the scenes" for all of the Optimist activities. Keith not only managed the clubs finances but acted as the primary communicator for nearly all club communications. Keith has been an invaluable asset to the club through his intense focus on details and his overwelming commitment to the Optimist club. Keith remains an active member of the club and will continue to be a dependable and motivated participant in many club activities.
THANKS TO BOTH PETE AND KEITH FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING LEADERSHIP!
 
| 2009 Optimist of the Year - Doug CurtrightPublish Date: 2009-10-22 Doug Curtright was awarded the 2009 Optimist of the year by an overwhelming vote from his fellow Optimist members and the board of the McPherson Optimist Club. Doug has shown outstanding leadership as he led the club to one of the most successful membership drives in club history. Doug developed and implemented the "Nine Holes for New Members" membership drive (see article on the McPherson Optimist Club Website). The board set a goal of twenty new members for the 2009 membership drive and Doug took that to heart. He made each week an exciting time to be involved with the membership drive by creating four teams and having them compete against each other to get the best weekly scores. The losing team each week had to have their picture taken in a stylish plaid jacket and have their picture posted on the club website. In the end, Doug led us to succeed with our goal of twnety new members. Doug is also very active in other Optimist activities and supports all Optimist functions with a giving attitude.
THANKS FOR ALL YOU DO DOUG!
| Optimist Club Support United Way of McPherson CountyPublish Date: 2009-10-22 At the October 20th meeting of the McPherson Optimist Club the United Way of McPherson County was awarded a check for $500 in support of the many great things they do in support of the youth and families of McPherson county. Thanks United Way, we appreciate all you do.
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