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 - Jan 21, 2026 - This week: Paul Schanfield, Reflections of a Neurologist

Our speaker last week was MIKE PETERSEN. Mike is a retired USN Lieutenant Commander, who served 27 years in the Navy. Mike flew 269 combat missions as during his 7 years active duty, he was part of the Navy Seawolf helicopter squadron in the Mekong Delta area of Viet Nam. He received a Purple Heart when shrapnel from the door of his helicopter tore into his leg. Mike was honored to speak at the Viet Nam wall in Washington, D C on Memorial Day of 2024.

CLUB NEWS:

Pat Dale has completed his training to qualify as Food Safety Protection Manager. (Required for our food events) Thanks, Pat

Arnie Odefey had all 6 grandkids in Minn over the holidays, that came from several states and countries!

Next Board meeting is on January 21, 2026 at 11:30 AM at Broadway Pizza.

Jan 28 speaker - Nate Edwards

Feb 4 speaker - ?