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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Linda Foht Earns Sippy Cup Award
Congratulations Linda, for being our latest Sippy Cup winner.
Chris Budden
Jul 23, 20241 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Welcome Aaron Kinard!
Past President Melissa Palfrey installed Aaron Kinard as a new Optimist Club member on Friday. Aaron was sponsored by Wayne Wodarz. ...
Chris Budden
Oct 14, 20231 min read
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Alaina Welcomed at SWIS District Conference
Our 2023-2024 Platteville Optimist Club President Alaina Reeves was welcomed as a first time attendee at the 1st Quarter SWIS District...
Chris Budden
Oct 14, 20231 min read
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