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Neurobiological Approach to Understanding Conspiracy Theory Origins
Pictured L-R: Doctor White, Optimist President Alaina Reeves, and Ron Weier Optimist Doctor Jeff White spoke to our Club about vaccines...
Chris Budden
Sep 27, 20241 min read
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Alliant Energy's Renewable Energy Goals
Pictured on the left: Troy Pittz. On Right: Troy Pittz, Optimist President Alaina Reeves and Ron Weier Our guest speaker today was...
Chris Budden
Sep 24, 20241 min read
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Coach Ryan Munz Explains His Philosophy
Pictured on the Left: UW-Platteville Head Football Coach Ryan Munz. On the Right: Optimist Member Doug Martin, Coach Munz, and Optimist...
Chris Budden
Sep 16, 20241 min read
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National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Optimist Member Mark Essex (pictured in center) is also a volunteer at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium (NMRMA). Mark...
Chris Budden
Aug 30, 20241 min read
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Their Motto is Every Child Deserves a Christmas!
Pictured above: Jaqueline "Jaquie" Vorholick Optimist Member Mark Essex and Jaquie Vorholick Jaquie Vorholick, Head of...
Chris Budden
Aug 27, 20241 min read
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Bob Woodward - The Changing Media Landscape
Since retiring from his position as publisher of TH Media and the Telegraph Herald in January 2024, Bob Woodward became Director of...
Chris Budden
Aug 19, 20241 min read
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Sue Leamy Kies: Teacher, Author, and Volunteer
Sue Leamy Kies graduated from Platteville High School and then returned to teach high school English twenty years later. In her memoir,...
Chris Budden
Aug 12, 20241 min read
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Rohrbach's update on Southwest Health Center
Dan Rohrbach, CEO of Southwest Health Center updated us on the tremendous growth that has occurred at Southwest in the last several years....
Chris Budden
Jul 29, 20241 min read
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Beth Frieders shares her passion for her horses
Beth Frieders explaining horses' teeth Optimist President Alaina Reeves and Optimist Beth Frieders Our very own fellow Optimist Beth...
Chris Budden
Jul 29, 20241 min read
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Introducing Doctor Kyle Quillin
Doctor Kyle Quillin Optimist Vice President Bob Hundhausen and Doctor Kyle Quillin Doctor Quillin is a full-time...
Chris Budden
Jul 29, 20241 min read
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From Student to Host - Angie Wright Speaks About Rotary Club Student Exchange Program
Barb Stockhausen, President of the Rotary Club and fellow Optimist, introduced Angie Wright. Angie was a student participant in the...
Chris Budden
Jul 23, 20241 min read
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Drake Presents Volunteer Opportunities
Pictured above: Paul Budden, Dawn Drake, and Chris Budden Dawn Drake retired from UW-Platteville after 33 years with the UW-System. She...
Chris Budden
Jul 18, 20241 min read
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Senior Center's Jill Goffinet & Alyssa Shanahan
Pictured L-R: Optimist member Chris Budden, Senior Center Program Coordinator Jill Goffinet, Optimist Club President, Alaina Reeves, and...
Chris Budden
Jul 18, 20241 min read
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Chief McKinley & Lt. Andrea Droessler speak
Pictured L-R above: Optimist Maxine Lane, Chief McKinley and Lt. Andrea Droessler. Platteville Police Chief Doug McKinley talked about...
Chris Budden
Jul 17, 20241 min read
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McNett's Share Farm Accident Experience
Pictured above L-R: Maxine Lane, JoAnn McNett, Mitch McNett, Mike McNett and Optimist Club President Alaina Reeves The McNett family...
Chris Budden
Jul 13, 20241 min read
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The Cullen's Share Their Story
Patti and Terry Cullen Maxine Lane, Patti and Terry Cullen, Alain Reeves Patti and Terry Cullen shared the moving and...
Chris Budden
May 17, 20241 min read
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Sheriff and Jail Administrator Visit
Left: M. Lane, C. Reukauf, N. Dreckman, & A. Reeves. Right: Sheriff Dreckman & Captain Reukauf May is Law Enforcement Appreciation...
Chris Budden
May 13, 20241 min read
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Woodworth Shares His Passion For Bikes
Kim Woodworth, a retired truck driver and small business owner, shared his passion for bikes with our Club. He enjoys riding and working...
Chris Budden
May 6, 20241 min read
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Congratulations Family Advocates!
Family Advocates held an Open House including a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at their new facility on Eastside Road on Thursday April 18th. ...
Chris Budden
May 1, 20241 min read
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Let the temperature Rise!
Paul Budden and Alaina Reeves, both Optimists and members of the Fire Department Fundraising Steering Committee, spoke about need for a...
Chris Budden
Apr 15, 20241 min read
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