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2025 Banquet Part II
Some important segments of our annual banquet had to be delayed due to President Bob Hundhausen's illness. So let's play catch up: First...
Chris Budden
Sep 261 min read


2025 President's Citation Winner - Paul Budden
The President’s Citation was awarded to Paul Budden for all of his work in our community and efforts with supporting the Fire Station,...
Chris Budden
Sep 261 min read


2025 Chuck Thalmann Service Award Winner: Carley Borcherding
“Through rain, sleet, or snow the books must go!” What better friend of youth than someone who puts a book in your hand! It is wonderful...
Chris Budden
Sep 261 min read


2025 Optimist of the Year - Joy Schewe
Optimist of the Year - Joy Schewe attends meetings regularly and helps with all social gatherings and is actively involved in our...
Chris Budden
Sep 251 min read


Platteville Optimist Club 2025 Appreciation, Installation & Awards Banquet
Our annual banquet was held on Sunday, September 21, 2025 at the Lutheran Church of Peace. President Bob Hundhausen was feeling under the...
Chris Budden
Sep 232 min read


Optimists Join Forces with the Platteville Public Library for a Community Bike Ride
The Optimist Club worked with the Platteville Public Library to bring families and people of all ages together to enjoy a Community Bike...
Dianne Jentz
Sep 211 min read


Optimist Club Recognized as a 35 Year Member of the Platteville Regional Chamber
L-R: Optimist Members Alaina Reeves, Clint Langreck, Wayne Wodarz, Dianne Jentz, Hap Daus, Bob Hundhausen, Paul Budden, Tom Nall, Jordan...
Dianne Jentz
Mar 141 min read


Recruiting New Members at the Platteville Public Library "Community Involvement Fair"
L-R: Optimist Members Dianne Jentz, Tom Nall, and Kevin Haertzen Thanks to the Platteville Public Library for hosting the Community...
Dianne Jentz
Mar 21 min read


National Optimist Day - February 6, 2025 - Building and Sustaining a Positive Future
L-R: Optimist Members Ernie Thalmann, Charlie Clark, Mark Essex, Beth Frieders, Bob Hundhausen, Bob Stephens, Amy Coffey, Jerry Schewe,...
Dianne Jentz
Feb 71 min read


Gifts for All at the Holiday Party!
The Holiday Party on January 5th was filled with delicious food and camaraderie, but for this newcomer, the highlight was witnessing...
Stephanie Cooley
Jan 91 min read


2024 Appreciation, Installation & Awards
Our 2024 Appreciation, Installation & Awards Gathering was held at the Platteville Golf & Country Club on Sunday, September 29th. The...
Chris Budden
Oct 4, 20241 min read


2024 Party in the Park
The 2024 Party in the Park was held on Thursday, July 25, 2024 in City Park. Our club served hot dogs, milk and cookies to many of the...
Chris Budden
Jul 29, 20241 min read


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


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


Maggie and Ernie Celebrate Award
Maggie Kleisath recently received the Chuck Thalmann Service Award. The award is named for Ernie Thalmann's father Chuck. Ernie was not...
Chris Budden
Nov 20, 20231 min read


Appreciation, Installation & Awards 2023
The Platteville Optimist Club Annual Appreciation, Installation & Awards Gathering was held on Sunday, September 24, 2023 at the...
Chris Budden
Oct 9, 20231 min read


Dairy Days Parade 2023 - An Udder Day in Paradise
Two of our charter Platteville Optimist Club members, Tom Jonas and Ken Kamps, lead us in this year's Dairy Day parade. The convertible,...
Chris Budden
Sep 20, 20231 min read


Coming Soon to a Parade Near You . . .
All are welcome to join the Platteville Optimist Bag/Pipe Band in two upcoming practices for our Dairy Days Parade Entry. Meet at First...
Chris Budden
Aug 13, 20231 min read


2023 Party in the Park
The 2023 Party in the Park was held on Thursday, July 20, 2023 in City Park. Our club served hot dogs, milk and cookies to many of the...
Chris Budden
Jul 26, 20231 min read
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