Platteville Optimist Club
Committees, 2023-2024
Our members engage with each other and the community through seven standing committees.
Click here to read a description of the committees' duties.
Cheese Curd
Jordan Holthaus, Chair/ Board Liaison
Tim Murphy
Gary Engelke
Paul Budden
Mike Hahn
Ernie Thalmann
Bob Hundhausen
Alaina Reeves
Beth Frieders
Becky Schambow
Doug Martin
Community Service
Maxine Lane, Chair
Tom Nall, Board Liaison
Howard Crofoot
Carley Borcherding
Ernie Thalmann
Libby Sides
Linda Foht
Emmily Dreessens
Kevin Haertzen
Ken Kamps
Fellowship/Weekly Programs
Linda Thomas, Chair
Mark Essex, Co-Board Liaison
Doreen Hlavaty, Co-Board Liaison
Diane Paynter
Penny Droessler
Bob Stephens
Revised April 2024
Finance
As per Finance Committee Guidelines; The committee shall include approximately five members being, the Treasurer, who is Chair of the Committee; President; President Elect; Past President; and one or two Members, with knowledge and experience in accounting.
Duane Borgen, Chair
Alaina Reeves, President
Melissa Palfrey, Past President
Bob Hundhausen, President Elect (VP)
Howard Crofoot, Member
Membership/Club Building
Terri Ellis, Co-Chair/ Board Liaison
Charlie Clark, Co-Chair
Eileen Engelke
Joy Schewe
Publicity
Includes Website and Facebook
Melissa Palfrey, Board Liaison
Mary Sieckman
Chris Budden
Maggie Kleisath
Priscilla Hahn
Lauren Ganzer
Youth Activities
Amy Coffey, Chair/ Board Liaison
Wayne Wodarz
Tim Boldt
Amanda Trewin
Lisa Kratz