Optimist Club of Richfield
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Richfield Optimist Club

Rich-O-Gram Weekly Meeting Recap

Optimist Club of Richfield, MN Dakotas-Manitoba-Minnesota District Club Number 35125

Each week we meet for comradery and coffee, to go over upcoming projects, and to hear from this weeks speaker.
We normally meet at 7:30 am in person, but as always, ZOOM is available.
(contact us for current zoom link credentials)

Next Meeting: Wed at 7:30 AM via In Person.

At Richfield School District Board Room
401 West 77th St, Richfield MN

There is a $6 charge per person to cover the cost of yogurt, fruit, sweet rolls and coffee.

Richfield and Bloomington Optimist Clubs present our
Chili & Salad Dinner - Friday - APRIL 26, 2024

Serving: 4 PM to 7 PM @ Oak Grove Lutheran Church
7045 Lyndale Ave. S., Richfield, MN 55423

Adults - $10. Children under 12 yrs - Free

Next Meeting : Wednesday - April 24, 2024 - This week: John Gibbs, Board Chair, Three Rivers Park Commission


LAST WEEK: Our speaker was KEN LISS, Richfield School Board Member. Ken is in his first term on the Board, and also serves as a substitute teacher in the Richfield system. He ran for school board because he felt his background and experience could help the schools. Ken retired from 25 years in the navy as a Captain. Because his father was in the international part of Proctor & Gamble, Ken grew up in the Philippines, with time also in Spain and Puerto Rico. He attended the Naval Academy, and has a degree in archeology. He taught in St. Paul before moving to Richfield. Ken looks like he will be a great fit for the school Board ( JB opinion!).


Club News: 


We are only days away from our chili and salad dinner of April 26. Sell your tickets and encourage everyone to come eat with us at Oak Grove Lutheran Church, 7045 Lyndale Ave S., Richfield from 4 PM to 7 PM. Hopefully, all of you have signed up to help throughout the day.


Arnie Odefey is looking for Club Leaders for 2024-2025. Please talk to Arnie if you can serve.


John Ashmead is back after having RSV. Good to have him back.


Doug Kleist ‘s daughter was selected to be Drum Major of the Notre Dame Band


Come in person if you can. Or catch the meeting on Zoom. Watch your e-mail for your weekly Zoom invite!