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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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Deputy Hottenstein & Riggs Captivate Audience
Deputy Ric Hottenstein and Riggs visited a recent Optimist Club meeting. Riggs, a Belgium Malinois, is a member of the Grant County...
Chris Budden
Mar 18, 20241 min read
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Lancaster Police Chief Speaks about Teen Court
Doreen Hlavaty invited Lancaster Police Chief Deb Reukauf to speak to our Optimist Club about the Teen Court Program. Referring teen...
Chris Budden
Mar 8, 20241 min read
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Mother Daughter Duo
Lisa Schmitt shown above and her daughter Maria shown below spoke to our Optimist Club about Girl Scouts. Lisa explained the different...
Chris Budden
Feb 25, 20241 min read
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Thrift Shop Speakers
Friday's speakers were from the Platteville Thrift Shop. Pictured above are L-R: Terry Wood, volunteer, Optimist Club President Alaina...
Chris Budden
Feb 19, 20241 min read
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Doreen shares memories of Galapagos Islands
Our fellow Optimist, Doreen Hlavaty, shared photos and artifacts from her recent trip to the Galapagos Islands. Her artifacts included...
Chris Budden
Feb 9, 20241 min read
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Joe Boremann and Mason Lobliska Speak
Recent speakers were Josh Bormann, Director of UW Platteville’s Huff Family Innovation Center and Mason Kobliska, WiSys/VentureHome...
Chris Budden
Jan 30, 20241 min read
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Charlie Clark and Molly Bohn
Charlie Clark (R) invited Molly Bohn (L) to speak to our Optimist Club. Molly and her husband Trevor are UW-Platteville graduates who...
Chris Budden
Dec 22, 20231 min read
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Monica Sella of MCOP /SWCAP visits on Friday
Monica Sella from the MultiCultural Outreach Program (MCOP) is pictured above with Optimist Club President Alaina Reeves. MCOP joined...
Chris Budden
Dec 22, 20231 min read
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Diverse Student Alliance Speakers
Emily Zachary, Platteville High School teacher and Advisor to the Diverse Student Alliance accompanied by Platteville High School...
Chris Budden
Dec 11, 20231 min read
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Vestas and EDP Reps Explain Wind Turbines
Pictured above: Brodie Dockendorf from EDP Renewals, Ed Barthel from Vestas with Optimist Club President Alaina Reeves. Ed and Brodie...
Chris Budden
Nov 20, 20231 min read
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Welcome Diane Matuszak, SWIS Governor
Having spent 30 years in law enforcement, Governor Diane shared her focus on Respect for Law. She is encouraging every club within the...
Chris Budden
Nov 10, 20231 min read
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UW-Platteville Men's Basketball Coach Jeff Gard
UW-Platteville Men's Basketball Coach Jeff Gard joined us at a Friday morning meeting to update us on his team and the upcoming 2023-2034...
Chris Budden
Oct 27, 20231 min read
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Our Speaker - Chancellor Tammy Evetovich
UW-Platteville Chancellor Doctor Tammy Evetovich visited an Optimist meeting. The Chancellor shared her goals for the university and...
Chris Budden
Oct 20, 20231 min read
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Doctor White Speaks on Growing Older
Pictured above: Past President Melissa Palfrey with Doctor Jeff White Fellow Optimist Doctor Jeff White spoke to our Club about the...
Chris Budden
Oct 14, 20231 min read
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Friday Fun Day!
With video, many props, and recruiting volunteer members to portray parts, Kent Scheuerell told many folklore stories related to the...
Chris Budden
Oct 2, 20231 min read
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