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March 2003 Meeting notes
March 28, 2003 Meeting Notes
Speaker: Pete Wood
Harold Smith introduced Councilman Pete Wood who has been in Smyrna politics since his father was a Smyrna city councilman. His first official office was when our own Harold Smith, then mayor, appointed him to the city appraisers office. Councilman Wood spoke of the growth in Smyrna of 10,000 people between 1990 and 2000, and the plans that the city officials have for further development. The council has just finished reapportionment of the seven wards which make up the city. They have created a Revitalization authority and a Redevelopment task force to help in moving the city forward. In a recent visit to the nation's capitol they made several requests for funding to the congressional delegation from Georgia. These ranged from money to redevelop the 10 acres of the Brawner property to side walks and liner parks all to improve the quality of life for the Smyrna residents. Finally he announced that the last restaurant in the market village was open and that the development of phase 2 will soon be under way.
The Meeting
There were 52 members present.
Onion Sales
Wayne Waddell said "Lets all get out there and sell those Onions!" This is a major fund raiser for the club projects. The 3 members with the most sales will receive a free dinner at the annual installation banquet. Also, the top rookie with at least $100 in sales will receive a free dinner.
Prayer Breakfast
The annual Prayer Breakfast to be given together with the Smyrna Kiwanis Club will be on Good Friday, April 18, 2003 at Smyrna 1st Methodist Church. The speaker will be Al Turnell. Members will be free with guest tickets $5.
Susan is still looking for donations of plastic bags for MUST ministries. Yes, they use 300 per day.
Everyone mark your calendars for the Jonquil Festival April 26 and 27. Jim Morrison is this year's chairman and will be looking for lots of volunteers.
We had a great turnout of eleven members for the Adopt-a-Mile. Ed Camp and Mike McNabb even brought their sons to help.
Optimist Baseball
The season is well underway. Bruce reports that he has a great group of boys this year. They have started the season 1-1-1 with a win over Carmichael, 6 to 2; a tie with Bella's, 4 to 4; and a loss to Barlett, 8 to 4. A special thanks to Ted Smiley, Susan Pearson and Steve Clair for selling Braves tickets during Smyrna Little League Opening Day!
March 21, 2003 Meeting Notes
Speaker: Curt Johnston
Brian Cooper introduced our own Curt Johnston as a member of the Cobb County Board of Education. He has been elected to the school board in 97, 98, and 2002. He was President of the Smyrna Optimist Club in 1988. Cobb County schools now serve 100,000 students and has a budget approaching a trillion dollars, or about $7,000 per student. Next year the school system will not receive any money from the lottery, all of that money will be for pre-k and college.
Low standardized tests scores are related to truancies, poverty and foreign language speakers. Factors influencing school performance are related to outside influences of not doing homework, television, part-time jobs, extra curricular activities, socializing with friends, excessive absences, the quality and quantity of reading matter in the home and the number of parents in the home. The important question is how did my child do on standardized testing?
The Meeting
There were 56 members and 2 guests at Friday’s meeting . Ken Vanderpol of Griffin Middle School and Earl Holiday, former member and principle of Campbell Middle School were guests of Rene and Gary Hill. Ed Forscher presided over the meeting.
The nominating committee met last Saturday. The slate of officers for the 2003-2004 year are: Ed Forscher –President; Susan Pearson– Vice President; Ann Harris-Vice President; New Board of Director members are: Wayne Waddell; Ana Stokes and Suzanne Lynn.
The Easter Prayer Breakfast with the Kiwanis will be held April 18 at the First United Methodist Church. The speaker will be Al Turnell.
Jonquil Festival will be April 26—27. Everyone’s participation is needed and expected. Jim Morrison is chairman.
Spring onion sales will be starting in a few weeks. Wayne Waddell is chairman this year. Onion cards are now available. There will not be competitive teams, but the top three sellers will win a free dinner for the Installation Banquet, as will the top rookie. The onions will be distributed at Campbell Middle School.
Bruce Hollmuller is looking for people to sell tickets to the Optimist Day with the Braves game at the Smyrna Little League Park.
Ann Kirk thanked everyone who helped with the Oratorical Contest.
The 29th is Adopt-A-Mile and the Great American Cleanup picnic lunch. Stephen Daniel is looking for volunteers.
MUST needs plastic grocery bags. Susan will take all that you bring on Friday mornings.
Upcoming Programs
The speaker for March 28 will be Charlie "Pete" Wood, Smyrna City Councilman. The speaker for April 4 will be Kristie Gaskin and Mitzi Walters, both of Judge Kreeger's Drug Treatment Court will talk about the program.
March 14, 2003 Meeting Notes
Speaker: Christie Lautsch
Steve Wilson introduced Christie, an outstanding Campbell High School student and athlete. She is a junior, a basketball player and 4.0 student. Christie gave a tribute to her mother, her aspirations for college, the state championship and her professional dreams of Women’s Professional Basketball.
Susan Pearson introduced the oratorical contest winners. Ty Reece, a fifth grader at Norton Park spoke on optimism in national security. The girls winner, Thurshundray Lyons spoke on United We Stand in Optimism with an emphasis on American history and included illustrative speeches from history in her speech. Both will continue on to the regional competition.
The Meeting
There were 60 members and 5 guests at the meeting. Ray Metts had Dave Woldenhouer as his guest, and Laura Waldrip came as a friend of Christie and has ties to the Athens Club and its Pancake Breakfast. Brian Cooper and Dennis Harding inducted new member Harlan Luke.
Ken Kincaid announced that the Easter Prayer Breakfast with the Kiwanis will be held April 18 at the First United Methodist Church. The speaker will be Al Turnell.
Jonquil Festival will be April 26—27. Everyone’s participation is needed and expected. Jim Morrison is chairman.
Spring onion sales will be starting in a few weeks. Wayne Waddell is chairman this year.
Bruce Hollmuller announced Optimist Day with the Braves tickets will be on sale the opening day of Little League. He is coaching the Optimist Little League Team. Look for box scores and player profiles in the newsletter.
Optimist Little League Schedule:
Sat 3/22 @ 4pm vs Carmichael
Weds 3/26 @ 8pm vs Bella's
Sat 3/29 @ 4pm vs Bartlett
Mon 3/31 @ 8pm vs Carmichael
4/5 - 4/12 Spring Break
Mon 4/14 @ 8pm vs Bartlett
Sat 4/19 @ 6pm vs Bella's
Weds 4/23 @ 8pm vs Barlett
Sat 4/26 @ 6pm vs Carmichael
Weds 4/30 @ 8pm vs Bella's
Sat 5/3 @ 6pm vs Bartlett
Mon 5/5 @ 8pm vs Bartlett
Sat 5/10 @ 4pm vs Bella's
Mon 5/12 @ 8pm vs Bella's
Sat 5/17 @ 4pm vs Carmichael
Weds 5/21 @ 8pm vs Bella's
Fri 5/30 @ 8pm vs Carmichael
Sat 5/31 @ 4pm vs Bartlett
Weds 6/4 @ 8pm vs Bartlett
Sat 6/7 @ 6pm vs Bella's
Weds 6/11 @ 8pm vs Carmchael
March 7, 2003 Meeting Notes
Speaker: Sam Olens
The Optimists got off to a great start in the new location with a wonderful speaker. Phyllis Stockfisch introduced Cobb County Commission Chairman, Sam Olens. Mr. Olens has been involved in Cobb County civic affairs and politics for many years and became Commission Chairman last August. He spoke on transportation and the importance of HOV lanes on Interstate 75. He addressed the water issue and inter county cooperation.
The Meeting
There were 54 members and 9 guests at the meeting. Wallace Coopwood was the guest of Jack Sutton. Bill Bowman's guests were his wife Norma and Sally McClintock. Jeannette Raines, Renee Hill's mother is visiting from Thomaston and is celebrating her 75th birthday. Brad Guthrie was the guest of Dennis Harding, Joe and Tammy Durban were guests of Phyllis Stockfisch. Representative Doug Stoner was the guest of Dennis Harding. Harlan Luke has submitted his membership application.
Bruce Hollmuller is coaching the Optimist Little League Team. Look for box scores and player profiles in the newsletter.
Past President Ken Kincaid gave Bruce an award from the District Banquet for attaining Honor Club status that year.
The next District Meeting will be May 3 -5 at Unicoi State Park.
Susan Pearson announced the Campbell High School Foundation Golf Tournament at Fox Creek Golf Course April 21. Contact her for details, it would be nice to have an Optimist team.
Ann Harris announced a Red Cross fund raiser next Friday, March 14 at the Marietta Conference Center. She and Bill Byrn will be celebrity bar tenders. From 5:30-6:00.
Oratorical Contest is a Success
Saturday, March 1 was the club's oratorical contest. Susan Pearson, Suzanne Lynn and Ed Whittington set up the program and handled registration. The judges were: Lillian McCall, Rene Godfoey, and Morgan Prham. Thurshundray Lyons from LaBelle won First Place Girl. Also from La Belle were Megan Easley and Stephanie Toney. Grace Delacruz won Second Place Girl and Chau Nguyen won 3rd Place Girl; both go to Milford. Ty Reece of Norton Park won First Place Boy.
March Birthdays
Alton Curtis 3/4; Ann Kirk 3/12; Sanford Phillips 3/12; Wayne Waddell 3/13; Wayne Brown 3/27.
Membership Anniversaries
Ed Camp 1977; Harry Hackett 1977; Buddy Wages 1978; Alton Curtis 1984; Bill Hamilton 1987; Ken Smith 1989; Jim Morrison 1995; Peggy Lattanzi 2001; Jack Sutton 2002.
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