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April 2003 Meeting notes
April 25, 2003 Meeting Notes
Speaker: Keith Zgonc
Keith Zgonc of the Smyrna Police Department spoke about the Swat team. Steve Wilson introduced Keith who is the Police Spokesman and a police detective. Part of the Swat team training is tactical to deal with terrorism. Other duties are serving high risk warrants, hostage situations and barricaded gunman.
The Meeting
There were 55 members and 5 guests at Friday's meeting. Gary Hill's guests were Vanessa Floccari, Dan Currdin and Jan Madison. Betty Turley's guest was Dave Mollenhower; and Ralph Bell, President of the East-West Connector Club attended.
George Davis, onion head-in-training, and Wayne Waddell will accept onion orders by phone, or e-mail until Tuesday, April 29. The onions will arrive May 10 at Campbell Middle School.
Bruce Hollmuller is chairman of Optimist Junior Golf this year. Applications are available on the Smyrna Optimist WEB site. It will be held Thursday May 29 at Fox Creek. Tee and Green Sponsorships are $50 & $100.
Mike McNabb announced the beginning of a new quarter. Dues are now $80. Please pay promptly.
Bruce Hollmuller has Smyrna Optimist Baseball T-shirts now available for sale. Optimist Day with the Braves is June 22.
Aaron Morris has extended e-mail invitations for his wedding to club members. It will be May 10 at 2:00 at the First Methodist Church.
The Spring Social and Teacher's Appreciation Banquet will be held Thursday, May 15 at 7:00 at King Spring Baptist Church. The schools and teachers involved in Read By Grade 3 are invited.
Dan Currdin told about KID'S DAY AMERICA, a festival focusing on child health, safety and the environment. Proceeds from the fair will support MUST Ministries.
Volunteers will be appreciated. It will be May 17 from 12-3 at Cobb Park near Campbell High School.
The nominating committee's slate of officers for next year was unanimously elected. President is Ed Forscher; Vice Presidents are Susan Pearson and Ann Harris; and new Board of Directors are Wayne Waddell, Ana Stokes and Suzanne Lynn.
Susan Wilson still need plastic grocery bags for MUST Ministries.
UPCOMING SPEAKERS
Steve Wilson's speaker for May 2 will be Captain Bill Garrett, Commander of the Marietta Naval Air Station. May 9 is RESPECT FOR LAW DAY and the speaker will by Pascal English of the TV show SURVIVOR.
April 18, 2003 Meeting Notes -- Prayer Breakfast
Speaker: Reverand Al Turnell
The Community Prayer Breakfast is sponsored by the Smyrna Optimist Club and the Smyrna Kiwanis. This has become a very successful annual Good Friday event for the two Clubs. Our own Rev. Joey Hatchell gave the invocation. Kay Bolick sang and was accompanied by Barbara Kincaid on the piano.
Ed Whittington introduced Rev. Al Turnell who is a past Minister of Smyrna First United Methodist Church. After serving as a Pastor in Dalton, GA, he was appointed to work with the Methodist Council in a district capacity. He took this opportunity to move back to Smyrna. He spoke of his time here and of the meaning of Good Friday and Easter.
Our speaker for May 2, 2003 is Captain Bill Garrett, Base Commander for the Navel Air Station, Atlanta.
It is the beginning of another quarter which means it is time to pay dues ($80). Please get your checks to Mike McNabb as soon as possible.
Bruce Hollmuller is a busy man this time of year. He is looking for people to help sell tickets for the Optimist Day at the Braves at the Little League Park. He is also selling Optimist Baseball Shirts ($8) to help support the team and show your support for the team.
Optimist Junior Golf
Bruce is also in charge of this project. The tournament will be held on May 29, 2003 at the Fox Creek Golf Course on Windy Hill Road. Ted Smiley is helping to sign up volunteers. Ron Huck is in charge of fundraising for the event. Tee and Green sponsorships are available for 50 to $100.
Optimist Little League Baseball
Coach Bruce Hollmuller reports that the Optimist baseball team now has 4 wins to only 2 losses on the season.
Meet the Players
These are bio's written by the players:
Dear Optimist Club,
My name is LeAndre Davis and I am 11 years old. My birthday is May 25th. I have been playing for Smyrna Little League since I was 5 years old. I play for the Optimists. My position is shortstop. Sometimes I pitch and catch, but my favorite position is shortstop. I want to thank you for the nice practice jersey. So far this year our team is doing good. Our record is 4-2. I want to say thank you again for our practice jersey.
Hello
My name is David "Tyler" Hamby. I started playing baseball as an eight year old in the fall at Brinkley. I now play as an eleven year old which I will be on my birthday in February. I play for Coach Bruce and Coach Charlie. We are the "Optimists." We have a very good team. I can play several positions. My favorite position is "Catcher" which I am now. I also like pitching a lot. I can play second base and shortstop. I would have to say I'm an infield player. I enjoy baseball very much. I want to become a "Pro" or get a college scholarship.
My life: by Travis Stout
Hi, my name is Travis Stout and I am going to tell you about myself. I was born a baseball player. I was 2 years old when I held my first bat. Now I am a baseball player. I am 11 years old and I am in the fifth grade. Thank you for our jerseys.
April 11, 2003 Meeting Notes
Speakers: Campbell High School's Future Business Leaders Club and
Nick Monsour
Campbell High School's Future Business Leaders Club sent four members to tell us about DECA. Jerry Jacobs, Amy Ridings, Jose Cuevas and Simba Machana told about their business projects and the DECA conference which will be held in Orlando. DECA is a co-curricular student-centered educational organization for students interested in marketing, management and entrepreneurship. It costs $800 per student to attend and a hat was passed.
Nick Monsour
Steve Wilson introduced Friday's speaker for Phyllis Stockfisch. The club's own Nick Monsour spoke on the Gardener's Approach to Investment. Gardening and Investment share five similar phases: preparation or strategy selection; planting, the actual investing; maintaining or wedding out under-performers; harvesting or taking profit/loss; and analyzing or correcting errors for the next investment.
The Meeting
There were 48 members and 4 guests at Friday's meeting.
Wayne Waddell says "Lets all get out there be creative and sell onions, it is a great fund raiser." Onion Cards are due April 25 and will arrive May 10.
The annual prayer Breakfast held together with the Smyrna Kiwanis will be April 18,2003. The Speaker this year will be Rev. Al Turnell.
Jim Morrison is looking for everyone to sign up for the Jonquil Festival. Again this is an annual fund raiser. It takes a lot of man hours to staff this event but it generates a lot of fun and funds for the program fund. Volunteer opportunities are available for Saturday, April 26, from 9-1 and 1-6 and Sunday, April 27, from 12-2:30 and 2:30-5.
Bruce Hollmuller is chairman of Optimist Junior Gold this event this year. It will be Thursday, May 29, at Fox Creek . Sign up to help with Ted Smiley. Ron Huck is in charge of fund raising. Tee and Green Sponsorships are $50 & $100.
There will be a Jonquil City Jog April 26. See Ann Kirk for details.
Campbell High School Foundation Golf tournament will be held April 21, 2003. Entry Fee for the event is $75. See Susan Pearson for information.
There will be a yard sale held on April 26, 2003 to raise funds for the Campbell High School Student Government. Booth rentals are $15. See Susan Carter for information.
Gary Hill announced swing and fox trot dance classes will be held at Faith United Methodist Church. Prior registration is required.
Mike McNabb announced the beginning of a new quarter. Dues are now $80.
There will be an Optimist Board Meeting, Tuesday, April 15 at 7:30 at the Community Center.
Steve Wilson's speaker for May 2 will be Captain Bill Garrett, Commander of the Marietta Naval Air Station.
Meet the Optimist Little League
Dear Optimist Club,
Hi, I'm Daniel Chase and I've been playing baseball for four years. In those four years I've played catcher, first base and third base, but my favorite position is first base. Baseball isn't the only sport I like to play, I also like basketball and football. I really appreciate the team shirts you gave us, there perfect. Thank you, Daniel (age 12)
I think I am a decent player. I play first and third. I live with my mom, Dad, and little sister. Baseball is my favorite sport to play on the field or off. My coaches are the best, they care about teaching kids how to play more then to win. Oh ya thanks for the shirts. (Dylan Wallace - age 12)
April 4, 2003 Meeting Notes
Speaker: Al Jorgensen, Kristy Gaskin and Mitzi Walters
Al Jorgensen
Al is with the Vinings Club which meets at noon on Tuesdays. They would like our assistance in starting a mentoring club at Campbell Middle School. Campbell Middle School has 640 boys of which 70% have no father living in the home. This is a situation that cries out for help.
Kristy Gaskin, Mitzi Walters
George Kreeger introduced these two ladies who help him administer the newly created Drug Court of Cobb County. The Cobb County Drug Court opened December 16, 2002 after studying similar operations in Miami-Dade, Florida, Dalton, & Hall County Georgia. This is a program for felony first offender drug cases with an average age of 18 to 19 years of age. The participants are referred by the district attorney. They go through a thorough medical and emotional screening by Ms. Gastin and Ms. Walters before they are recommended for acceptance into the 18 month program. The participants in the program receive constant evaluation and monitoring which includes drug screening as much as 5 times a week. The cost of the program is $2,400 which is paid by the participants. If they successfully complete the program their case is dismissed.
Club Birthdays
Craig Bryant, Steve Wilson and Suzanne Lynn.
Club Anniversaries
Walt Broom, Patty Bacon, Bruce Hollmuller, Harold Smith, Jim Hawkins, Curt Johnston.
The Meeting
There were 50 members and 3 guests present.
This is a very busy time of year for our club. There is enough going on so everyone can join in. Get involved!
Prayer Breakfast
The annual prayer breakfast held with the Smyrna Kiwanis will be April 18, 2003. The speaker this year will be Reverand Al Turnell.
Onion Sales
Wayne Waddell says "Lets all get out there, be creative and sell onions. It's a great fund raiser!" Onion cards are due April 25.
Jonquil Festival
Jim Morrison is looking for everyone to sign up. Again, this is an annual fundraiser. It takes a lot of man hours to staff this event, but it generates a lot of fun and funds for the program fund.
Optimist Junior Golf
Bruce Hollmuller is chairman of this event. It will be Thursday, May 29, at Fox Creek. Sign up to help with Ted Smiley. Ron Huck is in charge of fund raising. Tee and Green Sponsorships are $50 and $100.
Susan Pearson announced Campbell High School Foundation Golf tournament April 21, 2003. Entry fee for the event is $75.
Susan Carter announced a yard sale to be held on April 26, 2003 to raise funds for the Campbell High School Student Government. Booth rentals are $15.
Ann Kirk announced the Jonquil City Jog on April 26.
Optimist Baseball is now 2-1-1 on the season. Bruce is selling Optimist Baseball Shirts for $8.
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