Official Motto of Optimist Clubs:
“Friend of Youth”
Charlotte Optimist Club
Chartered in 1976
For more information or questions, contact:
optimistchmi@yahoo.com
Chris Fletcher President 517 543 6602 christopherjohnthefirst@gmail.com
John T. Boggs Secretary/Treasurer 517 242 5666 john.rachel.boggs@gmail.com
2021
The 43rd Annual Hub Hanley Memorial Wild Game Dinner sponsored by the Charlotte Optimists took place on Thursday, December 2 at St. Mary Parish Hall with a sold out crowd. BBQ venison meatballs, blue gill, wild turkey sweet & sour, venison stroganoff tips and mushrooms, salmon lasagna, grilled goose, and baked venison roast were just some of the dishes served along with wild au gratin spuds, cole slaw, venison chili and the meal was topped off with Jennifer’s delicious sheet cakes.
A big thank you to our game and fish donors: Brandon Bahr, Randy Bruce, Justin Davis, Dominic Curtis, Jan Gray, Brad Hart, Diane Hart, Doug Healy, Garrett Hunter, Greg Nichols, Jim Pion, Tony Reed, Gary Rogers, Steve Rogers, A. J. Scutt, Chelsie Scutt, Steed Scutt, Sr., Steed Scutt, Jr., Tom Stark, Matt Swink, Mike Swink, KP Waterfowl, Terry Whitten, and Craig Wright.
Door prizes, raffles, Blue Bucket drop, New Super bucket drop, Children’s drawing, 54 Card Gun Draw, many 50/50 drawings, and the Mystery Gun Cabinet raffle provided a fun evening.
A BIG thanks to the sponsors which made the night possible: Ameriprise, Lorri Doolittle and Jane Boyd; Balanced Health Chiropractic Center, Dr. Heidi Hansen Castaneda; Burkhead Green Kilgo Funeral Home; Charlotte Veterinary Hospital, Charlotte Cabinets, LLC; Tod Coy, MD; Crandell Bros. Trucking; Eaton Rapids Eyecare, Kyle R. Booher, O.D. Nicole Sparks, O.D.; Eric Rogers, LLC; H & R Block, Helen Vedder; Exit Great Lakes Realty, Ryan Halsey; Insty-Prints Downtown, Mike Bruce; Edward Jones, Paul & Jeanne Tomasek; Milligan Processing; Pioneer Boiler & HVAC, Tom and Lucy Abdo; Pray Funeral Home; Ruth’s Adventures, Ruth Conley; Scor’in Rite, Rich Johnson; Pleasant Meadows Farms, Ryan, Tammy, and Gracelyn Halsey; Slayer Hunting Blinds; Carl V. Reck Jeweler and Engraver; Chris Starr Remodeling; Mark Starr Builders, Mark and Cheryl Starr; State Farm Insurance, Ridge Tefft; State Street Mini-Storage, Chuck Carey; John and Barb Thiel; Weichert Realtors, Zac and Nicole Soderberg; and William T. Shetenhelm, C.P.A.
Charlotte Optimists thanks the local businesses for donating Door Prizes and Bucket Drop items: Ace Hardware, Anonymous Donor, Arby’s, Balanced Health Chiropractic-Dr. Heidi Hansen Castaneda, John T. Boggs, Candy Ford, Charlotte Cabinet John Little, Charlotte Florist, Charlotte Public Schools, Charlotte Athletic Department, Charlotte Aquatic Center, Charlotte Performing Arts Center, Charlotte Shoe & Leather Repair, Gene Conley, Ruth Conley, Cottage Inn Pizza, Custom Home Interiors, Don Tequilla’s Restaurant, Ted Dotts, Eaton Place, Eaton Pub & Grill, Eaton Theatre, Evelyn Bay Coffee Shop, Tim Frantz, Groomery, Hutson, Inc. John Deere dealer Charlotte, Insty-Prints Downtown Mike Bruce, Jim’s Village Cycle Shop, Johnson’s Workbench, Kane Heating and Vent, Lilypepper Boutique-Michelle Taylor, Mary Kay Cosmetics-Pat Campion, McDonald’s of Charlotte, Mike’s Sports Page, My Place, O’Reilly Auto, Outshiner Quick Lube & Car Wash, Pizza Hut, Capt. Patrick Retzer-Air Force items, Richard’s Appliance and Bedding, Rolle Chiropractic, Scor’in-rite Gun Shop, Sidco Party Store, Sidestreets Deli, Sparrow Eaton Hospital Gift Basket, Mark Starr, St. Regis, Subway, Swamper’s Party Store, Thirsty Bird, Top Buffet
The Optimists are selling a variety of milk chocolate double dipped peanuts (sold out), cranberry crunch, cinnamon almonds, roasted and salted Pistachios, Fancy Pecans, Mixed Nuts, and Jumbo Cashews. The $30 jars are sold out. The Ferris Nut Company product will be available from members and at Balanced Health Chiropractic Center at 710 W. Lawrence from November 8 to December 23 or while supplies last.
Your Donation in any amount will support the youth of our community and it stays right in the community and goes for the Charlotte Optimist John W. Duris Scholarship, Christmas Kiddies, Optimist Park, Youth Appreciation, Teacher of the Year, Special Olympics, Charlotte Community Library, Eaton Clothing and Furniture, Helping Hands Food Pantry, Crosswalk Teen Center, Guardian Angels Suitcases 4 Kids, Maple Valley Playground, T-Ball Sponsor, Senior Banners around the Courthouse, Special Riding Program, Fall Sports Program, and Charlotte Elementary School Robotics Club. 100% of your donation goes to our youth. Make your check out to Charlotte Optimist Club and mail to: Charlotte Optimist Club, PO Box 70, Charlotte, Ml 48813, or give it to a member.
Keep in Touch!
Facebook - Optimist Club of Charlotte, Michigan.
Like our page and be informed of all Optimist activities
Website - Search Optimist Club of Charlotte, Michigan and be sure to include Michigan or it will take you to North Carolina. http://optimistclubcharlotte.weebly.com/
E-mail - optimistchmi@yahoo.com
The Members of the Charlotte Optimist Club
Officers
President Chris Fletcher
1st Vice President Rick Johnson
2nd Vice President Dave Lennon
Secretary & Treasurer John T. Boggs
Board of Directors
Gary Jacobson (2023)
Gene Conley (2023)
Mike Bruce (2023)
Pat Campion (2023)
John Little (2022)
Chris Stanton (2024)
“Friend of Youth”
Charlotte Optimist Club
Chartered in 1976
For more information or questions, contact:
optimistchmi@yahoo.com
Chris Fletcher President 517 543 6602 christopherjohnthefirst@gmail.com
John T. Boggs Secretary/Treasurer 517 242 5666 john.rachel.boggs@gmail.com
2021
The 43rd Annual Hub Hanley Memorial Wild Game Dinner sponsored by the Charlotte Optimists took place on Thursday, December 2 at St. Mary Parish Hall with a sold out crowd. BBQ venison meatballs, blue gill, wild turkey sweet & sour, venison stroganoff tips and mushrooms, salmon lasagna, grilled goose, and baked venison roast were just some of the dishes served along with wild au gratin spuds, cole slaw, venison chili and the meal was topped off with Jennifer’s delicious sheet cakes.
A big thank you to our game and fish donors: Brandon Bahr, Randy Bruce, Justin Davis, Dominic Curtis, Jan Gray, Brad Hart, Diane Hart, Doug Healy, Garrett Hunter, Greg Nichols, Jim Pion, Tony Reed, Gary Rogers, Steve Rogers, A. J. Scutt, Chelsie Scutt, Steed Scutt, Sr., Steed Scutt, Jr., Tom Stark, Matt Swink, Mike Swink, KP Waterfowl, Terry Whitten, and Craig Wright.
Door prizes, raffles, Blue Bucket drop, New Super bucket drop, Children’s drawing, 54 Card Gun Draw, many 50/50 drawings, and the Mystery Gun Cabinet raffle provided a fun evening.
A BIG thanks to the sponsors which made the night possible: Ameriprise, Lorri Doolittle and Jane Boyd; Balanced Health Chiropractic Center, Dr. Heidi Hansen Castaneda; Burkhead Green Kilgo Funeral Home; Charlotte Veterinary Hospital, Charlotte Cabinets, LLC; Tod Coy, MD; Crandell Bros. Trucking; Eaton Rapids Eyecare, Kyle R. Booher, O.D. Nicole Sparks, O.D.; Eric Rogers, LLC; H & R Block, Helen Vedder; Exit Great Lakes Realty, Ryan Halsey; Insty-Prints Downtown, Mike Bruce; Edward Jones, Paul & Jeanne Tomasek; Milligan Processing; Pioneer Boiler & HVAC, Tom and Lucy Abdo; Pray Funeral Home; Ruth’s Adventures, Ruth Conley; Scor’in Rite, Rich Johnson; Pleasant Meadows Farms, Ryan, Tammy, and Gracelyn Halsey; Slayer Hunting Blinds; Carl V. Reck Jeweler and Engraver; Chris Starr Remodeling; Mark Starr Builders, Mark and Cheryl Starr; State Farm Insurance, Ridge Tefft; State Street Mini-Storage, Chuck Carey; John and Barb Thiel; Weichert Realtors, Zac and Nicole Soderberg; and William T. Shetenhelm, C.P.A.
Charlotte Optimists thanks the local businesses for donating Door Prizes and Bucket Drop items: Ace Hardware, Anonymous Donor, Arby’s, Balanced Health Chiropractic-Dr. Heidi Hansen Castaneda, John T. Boggs, Candy Ford, Charlotte Cabinet John Little, Charlotte Florist, Charlotte Public Schools, Charlotte Athletic Department, Charlotte Aquatic Center, Charlotte Performing Arts Center, Charlotte Shoe & Leather Repair, Gene Conley, Ruth Conley, Cottage Inn Pizza, Custom Home Interiors, Don Tequilla’s Restaurant, Ted Dotts, Eaton Place, Eaton Pub & Grill, Eaton Theatre, Evelyn Bay Coffee Shop, Tim Frantz, Groomery, Hutson, Inc. John Deere dealer Charlotte, Insty-Prints Downtown Mike Bruce, Jim’s Village Cycle Shop, Johnson’s Workbench, Kane Heating and Vent, Lilypepper Boutique-Michelle Taylor, Mary Kay Cosmetics-Pat Campion, McDonald’s of Charlotte, Mike’s Sports Page, My Place, O’Reilly Auto, Outshiner Quick Lube & Car Wash, Pizza Hut, Capt. Patrick Retzer-Air Force items, Richard’s Appliance and Bedding, Rolle Chiropractic, Scor’in-rite Gun Shop, Sidco Party Store, Sidestreets Deli, Sparrow Eaton Hospital Gift Basket, Mark Starr, St. Regis, Subway, Swamper’s Party Store, Thirsty Bird, Top Buffet
The Optimists are selling a variety of milk chocolate double dipped peanuts (sold out), cranberry crunch, cinnamon almonds, roasted and salted Pistachios, Fancy Pecans, Mixed Nuts, and Jumbo Cashews. The $30 jars are sold out. The Ferris Nut Company product will be available from members and at Balanced Health Chiropractic Center at 710 W. Lawrence from November 8 to December 23 or while supplies last.
Your Donation in any amount will support the youth of our community and it stays right in the community and goes for the Charlotte Optimist John W. Duris Scholarship, Christmas Kiddies, Optimist Park, Youth Appreciation, Teacher of the Year, Special Olympics, Charlotte Community Library, Eaton Clothing and Furniture, Helping Hands Food Pantry, Crosswalk Teen Center, Guardian Angels Suitcases 4 Kids, Maple Valley Playground, T-Ball Sponsor, Senior Banners around the Courthouse, Special Riding Program, Fall Sports Program, and Charlotte Elementary School Robotics Club. 100% of your donation goes to our youth. Make your check out to Charlotte Optimist Club and mail to: Charlotte Optimist Club, PO Box 70, Charlotte, Ml 48813, or give it to a member.
Keep in Touch!
Facebook - Optimist Club of Charlotte, Michigan.
Like our page and be informed of all Optimist activities
Website - Search Optimist Club of Charlotte, Michigan and be sure to include Michigan or it will take you to North Carolina. http://optimistclubcharlotte.weebly.com/
E-mail - optimistchmi@yahoo.com
The Members of the Charlotte Optimist Club
Officers
President Chris Fletcher
1st Vice President Rick Johnson
2nd Vice President Dave Lennon
Secretary & Treasurer John T. Boggs
Board of Directors
Gary Jacobson (2023)
Gene Conley (2023)
Mike Bruce (2023)
Pat Campion (2023)
John Little (2022)
Chris Stanton (2024)
Optimist Creed |
PURPOSE |
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Promise Yourself -
To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind. To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet. To make all your friends feel that there is something in them. To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true. To think only of the best, to work only for the best and expect only the best. To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own. To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future. To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile. To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others. To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble. |
To develop Optimism as a philophy of life utizing
the tenets of the Optimist Creed; To promote an active interst in good goverment and civic affairs; To inspire respect for the law; To promote patriotism and work for international accord and friendship all people; To aid and encourage the development of youth, in the belief that the giving of one's self in service to others will advance the well-being of humankind, community life and the world. |
