OPTIMIST ofclub Arlington OPTI VIEWS uth Friend of Yo VOLUMELXVIII LXIX VOLUME NUMBER10-11 4 NUMBER January 2017 July/August 2015 Happy New Year!!! I hope you each of you had a very Merry Christmas and a safe New Year s. The New Year marks a time when people stop and reflect on the past year and make decisions about the upcoming year. The decisions made often times take the form of New Year s resolutions. Did you make any new year s resolutions? Statistics show that just over 60% of Americans make New Year s resolutions. Now consider that after the first week, 25% of people have given up on their resolutions. After a month more than a third have given up. It might surprise you that only 8% of people who make resolutions succeed in achieving them. I m sure you can guess the most popular New Years resolution. If you said Lose Weight, you re absolutely correct. Other top resolutions are Getting Organized and Spending Less, Saving More. Some health related resolutions include Staying Fit and Healthy along with Quit Smoking. One of the top ten resolutions I found odd was Fall in Love. A couple of surprise resolutions on the list were Learn Something Exciting and Help Others in Their Dreams. The Optimist Club of Arlington help the youth in our community with these two items through the programs we provide. All that is missing is YOU. We have lots of opportunities to impact the lives of the youth we serve, all you need to do is contact a board member for more information. David Bayless PRESIDENT oca.davidb@gmail.com Meetings on Second and Fourth Wednesdays - 6:30 PM J. GILLIGAN S BAR & GRILL 400 EAST ABRAM STREET ARLINGTON, TEXAS Published Mid-Monthly by the Optimist Club of Arlington Affiliated with Optimist International North Texas District - Zone Seven P.O. Box 1005, Arlington, Texas 76004-1005 See on on the the internet Seeusus internet www.ocarl.org www.ocasports.org Contact our webmaster: www.optimistclubofarlington.org ocawebmaster@optimistclubofarlington.org
November 16, 2016 The meeting was called to order at 7:04 pm by Chair Michael Cheves. A quorum was established. David Bayless advised the AISD wanted three additional officers for the parking lot and the field. There will be two inside, with Officer Deary being at the gate. The school will provide one security guard from AISD. Lamar has no booster club wanting to run the concession for Championship Day. Penny, at AISD, is checking to see if we can set up our own concession stand for the day. She will get back with David this week. David suggested we do this. John Palmarchuk said he will run concessions with Cathy. Robbie King said signups have started for baseball. He is not sure how many at this time. He did receive an email for using the fields for a softball game for Chase Bank on Dec. 2nd for about three hours. It would start at 3pm in the afternoon. Robbie moved to allow Chase Bank to use the baseball fields on Dec. 2nd and was seconded by Cheryl Erickson. After a brief discussion, the motion was rescinded and decided Robbie would negotiate the price with Chase bank. Robbie asked if we would be interested hosting a tournament earlier next year at Senter Park and at Randol Mill. The Optimist Club would be running the tournament for multiple grade levels. Robbie moved to run a baseball tournament in January for different grade levels. The motion was seconded by Richard Jablon. Passed unanimously. Robbie advised the Fort Worth Optimist Club was wanting to use our fields for their baseball program this year. Robbie is checking on the cost for supplying balls and other costs for the extra games. Michael Cheves read an email from the ACA Optimist club regarding the field usage costs for 2016 season. He reviewed the past charges and payments. We will stand by the original decision of the BOD to bill the ACA for the 2016 season s usage, once the invoice is received from the city. The President will reply to the email by letting them know this will be presented at the next scheduled Board of Directors meeting. Championship day is this Saturday and we need lots of help. Also, bring a can food for the food drive. We will also need help with the concessions. The 4th grade Bobcats are coming early to help monitor. There being no further business to attend to, the meeting was adjoined at 8:14 pm. J. Michael Cheves YAC Chairman
minutes of the Board of Directors M E E T I N G December 5, 2016 Meeting called to order by President David Bayless at 7:08pm Chaplain Mac Ledbetter led the BOD in prayer. John Palmarchuk moved to accept the minutes as read by Cheryl in absence of Mike, second Don Strother. Approved Cheryl Erickson, Membership Secretary/Treasurer, gave the membership financial report. Kevin Ailara, Youth Account Treasurer, reported Football expenses are still out for trophies, November lights and field usage and Championship day @ Cravens field. He then presented the 990 and the report of finances for the past 4 years. Will get bids from a tree trimming contractor to come out and trim trees at Senter Park. COMMITTEE REPORTS Mac Ledbetter, Newsletter, said articles need to be turned in more quickly. By 12/12. No dinner meeting or YAC on 12/28/16. YAC will meet on 12/14/16 at 8:00pm after dinner meeting. John Palmarchuk, Concessions, reported concession were ok for Championship Day. Thanked Robbie for the CC machine. Thanked everyone that helped this year Kevin Ailara, Oratorical /Essay, stated the contest will be held in late January or February. Richard needs date to reserve the room Charlie McNutt, Orientation, said we will begin having Orientation for new members again starting with Baseball. We will put new member pins on badges for coaches. He will meet with coach individually as they come in to register. Don Strother, Purchasing, No report. Richard Jablon, Respect for Law, said they are getting ready for Santa Cop. Kevin Ailara, Scholarships, No report. Cindy King, Sponsorships, received $50 for Youth Appreciation. Will start working on Baseball sponsors next week. Mac Ledbetter, Teacher of Year, need to order a new plaque. Zina Lawrence, Youth Appreciation, everything was great! Smashing success! Kevin Ailara, 4 th of July Parade, Kevin moved to sponsor the parade again for 2017. Second Cheryl. Tom Ware moved to table the motion until January. Motion to table passed. Richard Jablon, Scouts, The Christmas party will be on 12/14/16 at 6:30pm at the Scout House. Scout Master is working to build the scout troop to greater numbers. Currently have 7 members. David Bayless for Mike Cheves, YAC Chair, read the minutes from the YAC meeting. Those can be found elsewhere in the newsletter.
minutes of the Board of Directors M E E T I N G OLD BUSINESS Angel Tree and Christmas family fund. Cathy Palmarchuk has a family we can help. Kevin moved to donate money from the club to be used for the family and Angel Tree gifts. Second Rufus. Motion passed. NEW BUSINESS Letter from ACA was received and read. OCA position on the issue has not changed and we will send the invoice to them with 30 days to pay. David is to respond to their letter. There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:56pm. Respectfully submitted J. Michael Cheves OCA Secretary J. Michael Cheves OCA Secretary OPTIMIST FOOTBALL You re probably wondering why there s a Football article in the January newsletter? The short answer is that there are two things I wanted to highlight this month. Last month I recognized a few of the Coaches and Teams for their achievements. Now I want to thank the UNSUNG HEROES of the football program for all they did in support of the program. Hopefully I won t forget anyone, and if I do, please forgive me. Rufus Johnson Tom Ware Chuck Lawrence Johnny Sudbury Cheryl Erickson Joe Hardin Don Strother Robbie King Gary Erickson John Parmalchuk Florence Strother Cindy King Brian Ballow Kathy Parmalchuk Kevin Aliara Richard Jablon Charlie McNutt Zina Lawrence Mike Cheves Mac Ledbetter Second, although Football ended back in November, the planning required for the successful season takes time. That s why at the end of February we will begin having Football Project Committee meetings to discuss what we want to accomplish in the Fall 2017. Check out the football section on the website for more information as the date draws near. David Bayless FOOTBALL CHAIRMAN ocagolf@gmail.com
JANUARY 2017 Schedule of Events Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday 25 December 26 27 28 29 30 Thursday Friday Saturday 31 1 January 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 BOD Meeting 7pm @ Hut Dinner Meeting 6:30pm @ J Gilligan s 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 YAC @ the Hut Dinner Meeting 6:30pm @ J Gilligan s 29 30 31 1 February 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 BOD Meeting 7pm @ Hut Please support our sponsors! NOW YOU CAN FOLLOW THE OPTIMIST CLUB OF ARLINGTON ON FACEBOOK!
PRESIDENT PAST PRESIDENT PRESIDENT-ELECT VICE PRESIDENTS MEMBERSHIP SECRETARY/ TREASURER SECRETARY TREASURER GENERAL DIRECTORS OPTIMIST CLUB OF ARLINGTON BOARD OF DIRECTORS (2015-2016) DAVID BAYLESS RICHARD JABLON CHERYL ERICKSON BRIAN BALLOW JOE HARDEN RUFUS JOHNSON CINDY KING JOHNNY SUDBURY TOM WARE CHERYL ERICKSON KEVIN AILARA MONICA DECKER ROBBIE KING ZINA LAWRENCE JOHN PALMARCHUK CARL PRESLEY DON STROTHER 817-896-1785 817-781-9357 817-909-3342 817-275-6512 817-274-9292 817-460-5233 817-296-2452 214-914-6492 817-891-6431 817-909-3342 972-647-7891 214-693-2204 817-642-8760 817-588-8104 817-320-9068 817-275-1173 oca.davidb@gmail.com rj1890@yahoo.com cheryl.oca@gmail.com Brian_Ballow@yahoo.com thehammer1608@yahoo.com Rnjohnson421@sbcglobal.net Cindyk@worthtrailer.com johnny.sudbury@dallascityhall.com tom.ware@optimistclubofarlington.org cheryl.oca@gmail.com kailara@craftmade.com monica.decker@theoptimistclubofarlington.org robbiek@worthtrailer.com zinaoca@gmail.com johnpalmarchuk@yahoo.com carpre28@aol.com donstrother@sbcglobal.net SERGEANT-AT-ARMS CHAPLAIN YOUTH ACTIVITIES CHAIRPERSON AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENT CHAIRPERSON CHARLIE MCNUTT MAC LEDBETTER MONICA DECKER 817-915-1368 817-726-1455 972-647-7891 charliemcnutt@att.net mac@dpipress.net monica.decker@theoptimistclubofarlington.org COMMITTEE: BULLETIN EDITORS COMMUNITY SERVICE CONCESSIONS FELLOWSHIP FINANCE BUILDING MAINTENANCE HISTORIAN LAND ACQUISITION NEW CLUBS OCA FINANCIAL ORATORICAL/ESSAY ORIENTATION PROGRAMS PUBLIC RELATIONS PURCHASING RESPECT FOR LAW SCHOLARSHIPS SOCIAL MEDIA SPONSORSHIPS TEACHER OF THE YEAR WEBSITE YOUTH APPRECIATION MAC LEDBETTER JOHN PALMARCHUK JOE MC LAUGHLIN KEVIN AILARA TOM WARE CHARLIE MCNUTT RAUL GONZALEZ DON STROTHER RICHARD JABLON KEVIN AILARA MAC LEDBETTER CHUCK LAWRENCE ZINA LAWRENCE 817-726-1455 817-588-8104 214-649-8674 817-891-6431 817-915-1368 817-375-3999 817-275-1173 817-781-9357 817-953-5208 817-642-8760 817-642-8760 mac@dpipress.net johnpalmarchuk@yahoo.com jmclaughlin@austin-ind.com kailara@craftmade.com tom.ware@optimistclubofarlington.org charliemcnutt@att.net gonzalez@passmonjones.com donstrother@sbcglobal.net rj1890@yahoo.com kailara@craftmade.com mac@dpipress.net chucklawrence@sbcglobal.net zinaoca@gmail.com 4TH OF JULY PARADE SCOUTS YOUTH ACTIVITIES BASEBALL FOOTBALL JUNIOR OLYMPICS JUNIOR GOLF GROUND & FIELD MAINTENANCE RICHARD JABLON ROBBIE KING DAVID BAYLESS 817-781-9357 214-693-2204 817-896-1785 rj1890@yahoo.com robbiek@worthtrailer.com ocagolf@gmail.com OPTIMIST HUT 817-801-0588 The Optimist Creed {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. -- Optimist Creed