Prior Lake-Savage Optimist Club Prior Lake, MN 55372 

March 2020

2020 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 ) March 11 - Fongs at noon Program: Passageways – The Link Host: Club Meetings Team March 25 – Perkins at 7:30 am Program – Learning RX Host – Club Meetings Team April 8 – Fongs at noon Program – Respect for the Law Host – Club Meetings Team

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....VP- becomes President in 1 year 2nd VP- becomes President in 2 years

Class of 2020 Do you have a senior graduating from high school?  They could be eligible for a scholarship from the Club. Contact Les Sonnabend asap at sonnabendl@aol.com

Essay Contest Thank you to Essay Contest organizer Mary Nagarajan and judges: Dan Steger, Carter Christie and Tom Regan.  This year’s winners: !st – Caleb Smith, 2 nd – Colin Glynn and 3 rd – Sanya Pirani.

Excel Considering restructuring program for more one-on-one time with students and mentors. If anyone mentors are in touch with past EXCEL members who might be interested in speaking to current students please contact Anita Drentlaw, adrentlaw@newmarketbank.com

PLSOC Book Club   Next meeting is April 1st at 6 pm at Boathouse Brothers Brewery .  The book is “The Dutch House” by Ann Patchett. 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.

ROCK Project ROCK project the evening of March 5 th filling backpacks for ROCK.  Meet @ ROCK’s garage next to Old National Bank.

Group Projects Sandwiches for the Hungry at May 27 meeting. Park Clean up – considering having this mtg/event later in the day for more participation. Stay tuned! Bike Safety Camp – in planning stages – needs a organizer – please consider & will bring up at meeting.

Savage Kids, Family & Home Expo Saturday , March 7 PLSOC will have a table at the Savage Kids, Family & Home Expo

Court of Honor Boy Scout Troop 333 needs a headcount for the Court of Honor which is March 10 th .   6:30 pm at Bethesda Church. This is their annual Chili Cook-off.  Contact Dan Steger.  dpsteger@gmail.com

Feed My Starving Children April 23 – Feed My Starving Children – 6-7:30 pm 18732 Lake Dr East, Chanhassen. Contact Carter Christie crchristie@aol.com to sign up.

State Fair...yep...State Fair August 7 – State Fair. There will be 3 hour shifts this year. Sign up coming soon.

Committee Meetings

Social Committee: Dinner at the Ranchero in Webster - March 7, 2020 Happy Hours: Lakers Tavern & Pizza /Meat Raffle– Tuesday, March, 31st  Boathouse Brothers Brewery- Thursday, May 21st   Charlie’s on the Lake – Thursday, September 17th Lakers Tavern & Pizza/Meat Raffle- Tuesday, November 3rd  On Tap: Lake Cruise, Pickleball, Golf Scramble – stay tuned!

Public Relations Committee The Public Relations Committee will “meet” via email for now after first meeting last month.

Tri-Wheel at Boathouse Brewery The Tri-Wheel at Boathouse Brewery is gaining in popularity! Pass the word and try it out yourself!  For more informaiotn contact: Jim Speiker, jspeiker2@gmail.com.  Sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094FA4A628ABFD0-boathouse

Club Updates

Stay tuned for information on Mystery Night! PLHS Art Show is April 30-May 6 The needlework club will meet weekly on Thursday’s at 10:00 am at Lund’s. Stay entire time or just drop in! Fill The Bowl – October 1st 5-7 pm.

Gambling Funds

February Approved: Choose Not to Use - Defer until after July - $1000 Darby's Dancers - $2,000 FMSC - $1000 Amended: Essay Contest Winners: 1st: $500.00 2nd: $300.00 3rd: $100.00 March Proposed: PLSAS Educator Awards - $500 Savage Service Day - $500 Eagle Scout Plaques – up to $500 Senior Lock In - $1000 Senior Art Awards - $500 Essay Family Breakfasts - $33.18 Foundation: PAA – purchase of a Sousaphone - $4450 The Foundation bank balance is $309,680 Old National Bank: $678

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

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

“Wherever  you  go, whatever  you  do,  may the luck of the Irish  be there with  you !”

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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