Optimist Club of Richfield
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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

There is a $6 charge per person to cover the cost of yogurt, fruit, sweet rolls and coffee.

Next Meeting : Wednesday - July 24, 2024 - This week: Tom Horner - Here’s Our Future - “Dis-United States of America”


Last week was our monthly Business & Board Meeting. We discussed:


- Upcoming social gathering with the Bloomington Club

- A review of our financial position by Treasurer Doug Kleist.

- OIF need for additional Dime-a-Day contributions

- We will meet at Bloomington “Mugshots Coffee” on July 31

- Reviewed our list of upcoming meetings/speakers

- DMM convention in St. Cloud on Aug 16-17, 2024

- Need for a program Chair for 2024-2025 season

- Wished a Happy Anniversary to Arnie & Jean Odefey on 7/19

- Thanks to Arnie for a $40.00 contribution to the Red Cup in honor Of their 40th anniversary!


Wednesday, July 31, 2024 we will meet with the Bloomington Optimist Club at Mugshots Coffee House at France Ave & Old Shakopee Road Just north of Cub Foods. 7:30 AM. Their speaker is Kendall Qualls who’s subject is “Take Charge”


Mark your calendars for Thursday, August 15, 2024 for a tour of the Richfield Water Plant at 7:30 AM. More info coming before that date so stay informed.

 

DMM convention of our District Optimists will be on August 16 & 17, 2024 In St Cloud, MN  Any member can attend.

 

We will continue to meet in the Board Room during the summer, but will not get breakfast from the school kitchen. Coffee & Donuts on our own. Come in person if you can. Or catch the meeting on Zoom. Watch your e-mail for your weekly Zoom invite!