SCHERTZ-CIBOLO OPTIMIST CLUB

June 6th Charter Meeting Minutes

Jun 15, 2005

PRESIDENT TURNER TALKS

Congratulations on being a member of the first Schertz-Cibolo Optimist Club. It is going to be an exciting journey together.
Thanks for your vote in electing me to be your president ?– Teamwork is what it?’s all about!
I?’d like to break into committees during the next meeting, so please think about which committee you would like to be a part of.
A Board Meeting will follow and you are invited and encouraged to attend.

OUTSTANDING CLUB LEADERSHIP

The Schertz-Cibolo Optimist Club has outstanding individuals who will serve as Officers and as Board of Directors. This intelligent, energetic group is dedicated to community service and is already gathering a variety of ideas for activities and fund raisers. The club is fortunate to have high-quality leadership. Those who will serve for Optimist years 2004-2005 and 2005-2006 are:

President Donna Turner
Vice Presidents Chase Frederick Amanda Hartman
President Elect Alex Hartman
Board of Directors
Two Year
Bill Turner Janae Beebe Sheila Myers
One Year
Jim Parker Rand Dyer Pat Youngblood
Secretary-Treasurer Lynn Parker
Sergeant-at-Arms Pat Youngblood
Chaplain Mark Roberts

SCHERTZ-CIBOLO OPTIMIST CLUB
IS NOW OFFICIAL

On June 6, 2005, the Schertz-Cibolo Optimist Club became an official chartered club with Optimist International. Twenty-eight of our thirty-eight Charter Members were in attendance for this historic occasion. Club members and guests arrived early for the buffet dinner.
Thanks to club member Ray Harmon for providing a great meeting place and delicious food! Appreciation is offered to Terry who is on hand each meeting night to ?“Do what needs to be done,?” and to Blaine and his crew who served the buffet. We are also grateful to Lt. Governor Charlotte Knight whose beautiful decorations brightened our tables!
Ron Woisin, President of sponsoring club, North Central Optimist Club of San Antonio, called the meeting to order promptly at 7:00 P.M. The Invocation was given by Jack Hopkins followed by the Pledge to the Flag led by Fay Hopkins. Bobbie Dyer welcomed everyone, introduced numerous guests, and club members introduced themselves and their visitors.
Bobbie Dyer introduced Optimist International Field Representative Rand Dyer. Rand told the group that original plans were to have R.E. Windham as our Field Representative; however, the night before, R.E. suffered a massive stroke and was unable to be with us. Rand shared that he just wanted to be a club member for the evening, but found he needed to fill his friend, R.E.?’s place. He directed the Business of the Official Organization. Bylaws and a Slate of Officers were voted on, Presentation of Charter Pins to Officers and Members was made with assistance from Governor Jerry Eschberger and Lt. Governor Charlotte Knight. Field Representative Rand declared the club was officially organized and business was concluded at 7:40 P.M. Donna Turner, Charter President, made a few remarks and the meeting adjourned with the Optimist Creed.

FIRST OFFICIAL BOARD MEETING

Following a ten minute break after the Official Charter Meeting, the first meeting of the Schertz-Cibolo Optimist Club Board Meeting began. There were a number of requirements which needed to be voted on by the Board. Board Members had several items to discuss and to vote on. The Board concluded a very successful first meeting by 9:15 P.M. ALL
Board Members were present along with some additional club members. What an enthusiastic group with fantastic plans!

WELCOME OPTI-BABY, FIRST TIMERS,
AND NEW MEMBER

Welcome to New Member, Janna Raley, CPA, who resides in New Braunfels. Again, we welcomed well-behaved Opti-Baby Cooper, son of members Michele and Trevor Borth. First time attendees were club members Cathy Vaughan, Jim Harden, and Mike Wohlfarth.

MANY HONORED GUESTS SHARED
THE EXCITEMENT!

We were honored to have dignitaries representing the South Central Texas District of Optimist International who joined with us offering their congratulations and support. Those present were: Governor Jerry Eschberger and First Lady Trilba; Club Member and Club Service Director Jack Hopkins; Club Member and Professional Growth and Involvement Director Fay Hopkins; Director of New Club Building and Expansion Mike Edwards and Yvonne; Director of Membership Steve Johnson, Immediate Past Governor Al Randez; Past Governor Ron Graves; Past Governor Don Funk (Grandfather Founder of the North Central Club) and Norma; Past Governor Gil Ortiz; and Club Member and Lt. Governor Charlotte Knight.
In addition to the six members who will hold dual membership in both North Central and Schertz-Cibolo Clubs, six members of the sponsoring club, North Central Optimist Club, were in attendance: Susan and Rich Martinez; Vita and Wynn Parrack, and Past Governors Al Randez and Ron Graves. We appreciate the efforts of the sponsoring club and the support of President Ron Woison! Their being present with us also qualified North Central Club for an Interclub Visit.
Another welcome guest was cousin of Lt. Governor Charlotte Knight, Cynthia Hadley, from Lavernia, Texas.

MANY THANKS

The New Club Building Team expresses deep appreciation to Schertz-Cibolo Club Members for their enthusiasm and excitement in the building of the club! There are so many of you who gave each of us a bag full of joy while the building process was taking place! We look forward to being a part of this great club as we serve this community!
Our gratitude is also expressed to members of the North Central Optimist Club who gave their support in the building of this outstanding club!