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And we have a WINNER!
The Mystery Greeter at a recent meeting was Paul Budden, who greeted Libby Sides. It was Libby Side’s lucky day. Her ticket was drawn and...
Chris Budden
Jul 18, 20241 min read
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New Museum Director accepts donation
A grant check for $500, made out to “The Mining and Rollo Jamison Museums” for student tours was presented to Cody Grabhorn, museums'...
Chris Budden
Jul 17, 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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2024 Scholarship Winner, Keagan Taylor
Keagan will attend Southwest Tech to study Cosmetology. He is son of Michelle Nordorft. Congratulations Teagan!
Chris Budden
Jul 10, 20241 min read
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2024 Scholarship Winner, Emelia Thelemann
Emelia will attend the University of Wisconsin Stevens Point to study Environmental Science. She is daughter of Clark and Molly...
Chris Budden
Jul 10, 20241 min read
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Welcome Kim Woodworth!
Kim Woodworth was installed as a new member of the Platteville Optimist Club on May 31, 2024. Pictured L-R: Kim's sponsor, Tom Nall,...
Chris Budden
Jul 10, 20241 min read
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The Lane's Become OI Foundation Benefactors
Pictured: Maxine Lane Jerry Schewe, representing the Optimist International Foundation's Dime-a-Day Program, presented Steve and Maxine...
Chris Budden
May 17, 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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After a long DRY spell, we have a winner!
After a long DRY spell, Ron Weier received our Sippy Cup Award at our weekly meeting. Congratulations Ron.
Chris Budden
May 17, 20241 min read
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Platteville Optimist's Sponsor Golf Outing
Our Club is sponsoring a Golf Outing to support Grant County Deputy Sheriff's Association on May 17th at the Platteville Golf & Country...
Chris Budden
May 13, 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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Welcome Kurt, Robin, Dorothy, and Michael
Platteville Optimist Club Vice President Bob Hundhausen installed 4 new Optimist Club members at our May Business meeting. New members...
Chris Budden
May 7, 20241 min read
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2024 Special Olympics Grant Awarded
Platteville Optimist Club Vice President Bob Hundhausen presented our 2024 donation in support of Special Olympics to Beth Flesch. Beth...
Chris Budden
May 7, 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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Successful 2024 NOW Event Held April 20th
On April 20th the Membership Committee and the Fellowship Committee of our Club joined together to host this year's NOW (New Optimists...
Chris Budden
May 6, 20241 min read
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Family Advocates accepts 2024 grant award
Optimist Club President Alaina Reeves presented a check for $800 to Darlene Masters, Executive Director of Family Advocates, Lainee...
Chris Budden
May 1, 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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CESA 3 Champion Games Grant
CESA 3's Jim Nelson accepts a $500 grant from our Optimist Club President Alaina Reeves to be used for their Champion Games project. ...
Chris Budden
Apr 5, 20241 min read
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