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 - Feb 11, 2026 - This week: Steve Schneeberger, Richfield Pennfest and Richfield 4th of July

LAST WEEK we heard from two speakers: Joe Nathan and Khalique Rogers. They told us about a program known as CSC changemakers. (Catalyst for Systems Change) A leadership development program for youth aged 16 to 24; A school construction trades training effort that:

●Builds leaders rooted in real world experiences.

●Youth learn how systems work.

●Youth increase civic knowledge and confidence.

●Youth transition from participants to leadership.

The state legislature allocates funds to support the program. Optimists are encouraged to urge their legislators to continue support.

Looking Ahead:

Feb 18 speaker - Bob Brotzel (skeet/trap teams)

Feb 25 speaker - Kyle Odefey (AI -from England

March 4 speaker - Steve Carroll (G A Hockey)

March 11 speaker - Suzi Blumberg ( Rich Hist. Soc)

March 18 speaker - Jamie Dolynckuk (Food Insecur)

Nice to see Kathryn Thomas joining on zoom each week from balmy Texas.

Our club qualified for the first qtr DMM incentive of $25.00 for each new member enrolled. Because we had three(3) new members, we received $75.00. Incentive continues - Bring in more members!

Mark your calendars now so you don’t miss the 2026 Chili & Salad Dinner FRIDAY APRIL 10 2026