Optimist Club of Richfield
Bringing Out the Best in Kids Since 1958
Next Meeting : Wednesday - Sep 24, 2025 - This week: Wilderness Inquery
Meeting at 930 East 80th St, Bloomington MN
LAST WEEK our speaker was CATRIN WIGFALL from the Ctr for American Experience. She talked to us about Education Administration Bloat. Administration growth since 2000 has averaged over 87% – while teacher growth has been just over 8% amd student growth only 2%.
Some of the reasons:
●New legislative mandates
●Accountability for finances
●Salary increases at all levels
Continued growth is unsustainable as it crowds out ability to do more for students!
Special Meeting this week Sept 24th Meet at Wilderness Inquiry 930 East 80th St At our usual time on Wednesday 7:30 AM.
We welcomed back former member ROY REYNOLDS. Roy told us he has retired and his family has moved. He very generously added to our RED CUP to mark the occasion! Thanks Roy!
Josh Frederic joined us, having heard about Optimist from the flag program and our membership reps at the City Hall event.
Change of Watch event September 24, 2025 at the Bloomington Event Center 1114 American Blvd West.
Dinner choices:
Chicken & Ribs - $25.
Walleye - $25.
Payment due to our club before the event
Meet: 5 PM - Meal - 6 PM
Make choices by Sept 17 meeting!
TRUNK ‘N TREAT is coming soon! October 11, 2025
Optimists plan to be there to hand out candy and toys.
We need you to be on the lookout for big bags of candy that you can donate to the event.
Mark your calendars now!