Optimist Club of Richfield
Bringing Out the Best in Kids Since 1958
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

(unless otherwise stated below)

There is a $6 charge per person to cover the cost of breakfast.

Next Meeting : Wednesday - Nov 5 2025 - This week: Jan Youngquist "Revive" program City of Richfield


Our speaker this week was new member MIKE SUPPLE. Mike shared info about his life and his start into his music endeavors, starting in the 5th grade & continuing to this day. He earned a Masters Degree in trumpet in 1986 He married his wife Mary in 1986, and the two of them moved to Richfield in 1988. He retired from Hennepin Healthcare where he was a Medical Coder for 15 years He is an avid fisherman and still plays in a local big band.


Gov. Gary Lambert presents a certificate of appreciation to Steve Lindgren for his efforts in leading the Junior Golf tournament for the DMM.


Doug Waller named to DMM Optimist of the year for 2024-2025. The 2024-2025 Roger L. Haas DMM Optimist of the year award is presented to Doug Waller Doug Waller is a member of the Richfield Optimist Club and is pictured here with his award presented by 2024-2025 DMM Governor Gary Lambert. Doug Waller’s efforts through the year to increase membership, assist with Jr. Golf, and leading club participation perfectly meet the precepts of the award: which is a: “grassroots award to a common member for uncommon efforts” during the Optimist year. CONGRATULATIONS DOUG WALLER!


Our sympathy goes to Mary Supple & Mike on the passing of Mary’s father, in his 100th year.


Congratulations to Val Carroll & her husband on their 43rd wedding Anniversary!


Guest this week: Josh Frederick