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Thank You Country Kitchen and Staff
Thank you for your excellent service and friendly smiles that greet us each Friday morning. We appreciate all that you do. Pictured on...
Chris Budden
Dec 26, 20241 min read


Wisconsin Badger Camp - 1966 Fundraiser Event
Pictured L-R: Optimist Members Dorothy Price, Doreen Hlavaty, Dianne Jentz, Eileen Engelke, Linda Thomas, Ron Jentz (guest) and Gary...
Dianne Jentz
Dec 8, 20241 min read


Welcome Clark Anderson!
Pictured above Optimist President Bob Hundhausen installs Clark Anderson as member of our Club and then offers Clark a welcoming hand...
Chris Budden
Dec 6, 20241 min read


Welcome Stephanie Cooley!
Stephanie Cooley became our newest Optimist on Friday. Pictured above on the left and center, Optimist President Bob Hundhausen conducts...
Chris Budden
Nov 2, 20241 min read


Field Trip to Platteville Middle School
Pictured: Jim Boebel, left; Kim Zielinski, center; Jim Boebel, Bob Hundhausen, Kim Zielinski and Terri Ellis, right On Friday,...
Chris Budden
Oct 23, 20241 min read


Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!
Thank you to Maxine Lane, the Community Service committee and everyone who helped make this event a success. A special thank you to Steve...
Chris Budden
Oct 13, 20241 min read


2024 UW-Platteville's Homecoming Parade Float
Our Community Service Committee put together a float for year's UW-Platteville Homecoming Parade. "Pete's Journey" was selected as the...
Chris Budden
Oct 13, 20241 min read


Welcome Carter Cushman!
President Bob Hundhausen sponsored Carter Cushman as a new member of the Platteville Optimist Club. During his very first meeting as...
Chris Budden
Oct 7, 20241 min read


And we have a Joker Draw WINNER!
Amy Coffey had her lucky ticket drawn on Friday in the Joker Draw contest. Amy choose to draw a card and selected the Joker , making her...
Chris Budden
Sep 10, 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


2024 Volunteer of the Year, Mark Essex
The Party in the Park includes a "Salute to Volunteers". Service organizations in town nominate a person to be awarded their "Volunteer...
Chris Budden
Jul 29, 20241 min read


Linda Foht Earns Sippy Cup Award
Congratulations Linda, for being our latest Sippy Cup winner.
Chris Budden
Jul 23, 20241 min read


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


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


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


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


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


Optimists at Community Involvement Fair
The Platteville Public Library held their annual Community Involvement Fair on March 2, 2024. Area residents can visit the fair to meet...
Chris Budden
Mar 18, 20241 min read


Thank You Robin & Hannah!
Optimist Club President Alaina Reeves thanks our Country Kitchen servers, Hannah and Robin. They have served us well all year and kept...
Chris Budden
Dec 22, 20231 min read


Ringing in the Season!
Maxine Lane coordinated an opportunity for club members to give back to our community during this season of giving. Club members could...
Chris Budden
Dec 11, 20231 min read
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