Prior Lake-Savage Optimist Club Prior Lake, MN 55372

February 2021

2021 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 February 10, 2021 Noon via Zoom Speaker: Danny Rubio Topic: YMCA Additional Speaker: Jr. Optimist February 24, 2021 7:30 am via Zoom Essay Contest Winners March 1, 2021 12:30 pm via Zoom Board Meeting March 10, 2021 To be announced

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!! This cannot wait. We welcome ideas on how to recruit and interest members in taking a leadership role. 2nd VP – becomes President in 1 year We need a Secretary for General meetings.

Meetings for the 2021 Prior Lake – Savage Year Due to the rise in COVID numbers and to follow CDC guidelines all general membership meetings will be on Zoom until further notice.   At this time, in person social events will be postponed. The Board will continue to evaluate this plan for the safety of all members. If you have ideas for speakers or a social gathering please submit suggestions to plsoptimistclub@gmail.com

Essay Contest Thank you again to Dan Steger and to all who helped publicize the contest.  As of noon February 1 there were 14 entries! The topic this year is “Reaching Your Dreams by Choosing Optimism”.   The top three essays will be read at the February 24th virtual meeting.

EXCEL Program Next meeting is Wednesday, February 3.  The topic is Communications. Please contact Anita with 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.   Love in a Glove Box was a successful drive. The Jr Optimists are currently collecting items for the “Souper Bowl” drive. Food and items may be dropped off at the upper entrance of the HS by February 5. The group has also planned another trip to FMSC. These young people continue to amaze and inspire! Junior Optimist in Middle Schools The Club will be forming a Junior Optimist Club in the Middle schools. Jim Speiker has expressed interest in being one of the mentors. He could use a partner. If interested please contact Jim: jspeiker2@gmail.com, Maria: mariaesbelden@gmail.com, or Dan: dpsteger@gmail.com. Next steps will be announced soon.

PLSOC Book Club  Next meeting...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 All events postponed until further notice.   If you have any ideas for a Virtual activity please send the suggestion to plsoptimistclub@gmail.com Happy Hours ***All events postponed until further notice!

Group Projects

Please note: Fill The Bowl – This event has been postponed.  Please support R.O.C.K. with donations.

Announcement

Membership Renewals...Don't Forget Membership renewals are due for the 2020/2021 year.  The cost is $90 to renew.  Still need renewals.  Reach out to your friends in the Club who you have not heard from in awhile!

Gambling Funds

January Approved No requests this month to date. February Proposed Smoke Signals for The Little Market that Could - $1200 BrainPower in a Backpack - Burnsville SD - $500 Bank Balance $316,434 Old National $2,104                                         Meeting 2/17/21 at 4:00 pm to review

Support our Club These establishments are BACK!   And continue to order carry-out to support these businesses: Extra Innings Boathouse Brothers Brewery Lakers Tavern & Pizza

Local Events

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 :) Happy Valentine’s Day to all! Extend the “love” this year to someone who might be alone or feeling down and give them a call or drop them a note.  The simplest gesture can make a huge difference!

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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