Happenings at The October 10, 2013 Meeting

The regular meeting of the Black Gold Optimist Club of Leduc on Thursday Oct. 10, 2103 heralded the start on the new Optimist year 2013-2014 with eleven members in attendance. New Vice-President Ian Rodger was recognized and thanks were expressed to Denise Stamp as outgoing VP for her work in that position.

A formal motion was put forth, seconded and approved to hold our third annual Grade 5 only Spelling Bee on April 26th, 2014.

A Thank You note from the Leduc Food Bank for our recent donation was received and read out to the club.

The application for the Alberta Gaming Raffle Licence to conduct our next fundraiser will be completed and forwarded when more information is available on costs etc.

One of the table centerpieces, looking great, was on hand to show all Club members.

Reminders were again given of the clean-up of a portion of Highway #2 roadside on Sat. Oct. 12th and the District #13 Optimist Clubs Meeting on Oct. 18 & 19, 2013 at the Quality Inn West Harvest 17803 Stony Plain Road Edmonton.

AWARDS
The President's Awards for special recognition of some club members for their efforts during the 2012-2013 Optimist year were presented:

A Letter of Appreciation to Recording Secretary Margaretha Adair from President Ray

 

Fundraiser of the Year to Ian Rodger

Volunteer of the Year to Denise Stamp

Outstanding Member and a President's Citation to Robert (Bob) Scott

 

And appreciation was expressed to ALL the Club members from the President for their contributions.