Prior Lake-Savage Optimist Club Prior Lake, MN 55372 

November 2019

2019-20 Officers President Kathy Dawson 1st Vice President Needed General Secretary Mary Nagarajan, Karen Bluhm Treasurer Maria Belden Board Secretary Andrea Steger Past President Beth Clark Board of Directors Scott Carlson, Beth Clark, Anita Drentlaw, Michael Lorinser, Jenny Nagy, Shawn Richey, Linda Ringstad, Steve Schmid, Les Sonnabend, Jim Speiker Jr., Dan Steger

Meeting Schedule (all meetings at Fongs at noon or 7:30 am at Perkins unless noted ) November 13, 2019 @ 11:30 am at Fong's Program: Youth Appreciation ** Must RSVP by 11/8 Hosts: Mary Nagarajan, Jenny Nagy, Leanne Weyrauch December 11, 2019 @ Noon at Fong's Program: Holiday Party Stay tuned for details! Host: Kathy Dawson January 8, 2020 @ Noon at Location TBA Program: State of the City Host: TBD

Latest News and Updates

Please consider volunteering for one of these roles within the Club. We need members to step in, learn the responsibilities and take a more active role. None of these positions require much time – promise!  If at all curious – ask – please! HELP WANTED : NEED....NEED....NEEED!! VP- becomes President in 1 year 2nd VP- becomes President in 2 years Newspaper article writer – average monthly

Youth Appreciation Luncheon The Youth Appreciation Luncheon is coming up November 13 th at 11:30 am at the Fong’s Meeting Center.  You must RSVP to Jenny Nagy by Friday, Nov 8 th . $14 per person

Fill The Bowl Update $14,131.17 will be donated to R.O.C.K. A successful year!  Thank you to the Foundation who is picking up the expenses for the evening. There were 6 potters and two of those donated their pots. Thank you to all who volunteered.

EXCEL Next meeting is Nov 14.  The Club paid for “Strength Finder Books” for each student and that will be the topic this session.

Garage Mahal It is that time of year again! The Garage Mahal is November 23 rd at the Schneider’s “Garage”!  Start thinking about those fabulous items to give to auction.  More information coming soon.

Still need Volunteers...  Ronald MacDonald House December 1 st - 4:00-7:00 pm.  Contact Dan Steger if interested.

Thank you to all who turned in their surveys. The various committees will meet as appropriate.  Stay tuned as the Committee Chair or a committee member will reach out to set up the first meeting.  If you have not turned in your survey – no worries! Contact Kathy Dawson or Andrea Steger and let them know what you might be interested in joining. This is a way to get more involved and learn more about your club. Thank you again to Andrea Steger and those that worked with her for organizing this effort.

Tri-Wheel at Boathouse Brewery The Tri-Wheel at Boathouse Brewery is gaining in popularity!  People are needed to run this game (the banker also sells Pull-Tabs).  New initiative to help The incentives are as follows: you may be eligible for a wage if you commit to work consistently and long term. If you want to help occasionally, you will be granted a $50 donation to the charity of your choice (limits may apply) or your the potential donation can be absorbed by the club.   There are two Banker positions so sign up with a friend! Each can benefit from the new initiative. We will be opening this opportunity to other organizations that we support as well. This benefits our Club and therefore the kids in this community. And what fun!  Questions – ask Jim Speiker.  Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094FA4A628ABFD0-boathouse

PLSOC Book Club   Next meeting is November 20th at 6 pm at Boathouse Brothers Brewery .  The book is “Pachinko” by Min Jin Lee. Is there a book that you would like to read and discuss?  Please consider selecting and picking up a book club bag from the library for our next book club book.

Club Updates

The needlework club will be meeting soon. Contact Andrea Steger if interested. Any school employee may become an Optimist Club member for $30 dues!

Gambling Funds

 October Approved: SVABW: Give to the Max - $2,000 City of Prior Lake - Fireworks - $1,000 Troop 9333 Scouts (Boys) - $1,000 Troop 7333 Scouts (Girls) - $1,000 PLSAS Community Ed - Drivers Ed - $1,000 PLSAS Communitiy Ed - CE Grants - $1,000 November Proposed: All deferred until Finance Committee meets! The Foundation bank balance is $317,909 Old National Bank: $1,941

Support our Club Pull tabs are available at: Extra Innings Boathouse Brothers Brewery Tri-Wheel at Boathouse Bros Lakers Tavern & Pizza NEW: Every Tuesday night at Lakers Tavern & Pizza – Meat raffle from 5:30-6:30. Boathouse merchandise & prize raffles – WILD games Have suggestions for additional locations? Please contact a board member!

PLSOC received a 4 star rating from the State!

Please note:  When referring anyone to the PLSOC please use this email instead of personal emails.  plsoptimistclub@gmail.com . This email is monitored daily.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday and enjoy spending time with family and friends!

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