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 - May 27, 2026 - This week: Senior Scholarship Award Celebration


LAST WEEK SPEAKER: John Brecount, the Left Hand handyman. He is a retired Lutheran Pastor with 30+ years working on houses. He and his wife have flipped several houses. He shared pictures of his daughter’s Richfield house that he updated. You can visit his website lefthandhandymanllc.com


Adam Alcott, Richfield Golf Coach, visited and let us know the boys’ golf team finished 4th in their section. Their highest finish ever. They had the largest team in his 6 years of coaching. He is very excited that the growth will continue.


CLUB NEWS:


Thoughts and prayers:


John Bjostad is experiencing significant health issues


Deanna Wahlen has a collapsed lung


This Sat evening, the club is gathering at the Air Museum at Flying Cloud from 4-7. $15 per person includes food and access to the museum. Contact Dennis if you are interested in attending.


The club will have a float in the 4th of July parade. Brian Santos and others are working on including music on the float. Connect with Doug W, if you want more information


Looking ahead...


May 27 - Scholarship Award Program

June 3. Dr. Robert Privratsky – Posture

Final Meeting at RHS

June 10 – Meeting at Richfield VFW

June 17 - Chip Sharratt, Cooperstown Baseball

June 24 -