Prior Lake-Savage Optimist Club Prior Lake, MN 55372

November 2020

Don't forget to vote on Tuesday, November 3rd. Polls open from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm.

2020 Officers President Kathy Dawson 1st Vice President Linda Ringstad General Secretary Needed Treasurer Maria Belden Board Secretary Andrea Steger  Past President Beth Clark  Board of Directors Scott Carlson, Beth Clark, Anita Drentlaw, Michael Lorinser, Mary Nagarajan, Jenny Nagy, Shawn Richey, Linda Ringstad, Steve Schmid, Les Sonnabend, Jim Speiker Jr., Dan Steger

Meeting Schedule November 11 - Noon Location - Fong's & Virtual via Zoom Program - State of the Schools - Superintendent Dr. Teri Staloch   December 9 - Noon Location - TBD Program - Holiday Gathering NOTE: October 28th meeting - Respect the Law was postponed until 2021.

Latest News and Updates

GET INVOLVED! 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! URGENT NEED!! 2nd VP – becomes President in 1 year We need a Secretary for General meetings.

Meetings for the 2020-2021 Prior Lake – Savage Year Meetings will continue to be held both at Fong’s and virtually via Zoom.  The Club has invested in a Zoom account.  The invite will be sent prior to every meeting so if you are not comfortable being there in person you simply sit in the comfort of your own home and click on the link.  For those of you who have not yet used Zoom, your computer may prompt you to turn on or allow video and audio - say Yes! If you have some technical knowledge and are interested in helping set up the Zoom meetings let Kathy Dawson know.  It has been proposed that we set up a sound system to make these meetings easier for all!  Meetings held at Fong’s in Prior Lake will be held in the back room of the restaurant. Members will need to RSVP if the meetings are held at the restaurant.  Lunch prices will be increased to $15 per person.

Santa Line December 5th 9-12 from the comfort of your own home! The little ones are used to male Santa’s please.   Contact  Dan Steger -  dpsteger@gmail.com

Excel Program EXCEL has 11 applicants and 11 mentors.  Thank you to everyone who volunteered to help with this worthwhile activity.   UPDATE: The meetings will be held virtually the 1st Wednesday of each month at 11:30 a.m. Mentors and their students will meet virtually for a recorded program and also for some one-on-one time. The first meeting is November 4th.   Please contact Anita with any questions. adrentlaw@newmarketbank.com

Junior Optimist Program The Club is meeting virtually and is very active.  These young men and women are not letting this pandemic get in their way of staying involved.  There are 90 registered members.

PLSOC Book Club  Next meeting - TBD - the members will decide if there will be a winter hiatus Stay tuned! . There is list of books for future meetings on Goodreads.com. Sign up and go to: https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/724068-optimist-book-club  You can add books that you are interested in to the list.

Committee Meetings

Social Committee Winter activity Stay tuned - an activity will be announced for the post holiday months. Something outdoors where we can meet and greet safely and at a distance! Happy Hours ***All events postponed until further notice!

Group Projects

Please note: Fill The Bowl – This event has been postponed.

Announcement

Membership renewals are due for the 2020/2021 year.  The cost is $90 to renew.  Next month - Budget approval for the 2020/2021 year.

Kudos Special Kudos to Kathy Dawson.  Kathy has graciously stayed at the helm during these trying times.  She works hard to ensure that everyone is involved and aware of the Club’s happenings.  And she does everything with a smile on her face. Thank you Kathy!

Gambling Funds

October Approved City of PL Park & Recreation (fireworks for Dazzle) - $1000 River Valley YMCA (ECLC) - $1000 LABC - $2500 PAA - $2500 CAP - $1000 R.O.C.K. - $1000 SVABW - $1000 PL Hardship - Drivers Ed - $1000 Amended: EXCEL purchase Strength Finder books - up to $550 November Proposed Junior Optimist dues & membership pins - $860 Scouts Girls Troop 7333 assorted expenses - $1000 Foundation Bank Balance $299,506 Old National $1,187 Grants City of PL - Pickleball Courts - $5000 Proposed Grant - R.O.C.K - $5000 with matching funds Hafdal family

Support our Club Pull tabs are available at: Extra Innings Boathouse Brothers Brewery Have suggestions for additional locations? Please contact a board member!

Local Events

Results of Survey Survey was sent out asking members about in person vs ZOOM meetings during COVID.  18/54 responded.  61% were fine with indoor and 39% preferred ZOOM.   Until further notice we will have hybrid meetings.  Please attend.  See notes above on Zoom meetings.

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

Parting Comments :) With November comes Thanksgiving.  This is a challenging year but may you have time to be with family and be thankful for all that you have. Above all - be safe!

Please note: To contact the Optimist Club, click the link to the right or email: plsoptimistclub@gmail.com (This email is monitored daily)

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