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Platteville Historic Re-enactment Donation
Optimist President Melissa Palfrey (L) presented our Club's donation to the Historic Re-enactment to Stephanie Saager-Bourret (R). The...
Chris Budden
Aug 21, 20231 min read
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Diver Lynn Raley shares her experiences
Diver Lynn Raley (L) is pictured with Optimist President Melissa Palfrey (R). Lynn shared her experiences as a diver and spoke to our...
Chris Budden
Aug 19, 20231 min read
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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
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Kathy Marty Speaks about GriefShare
Pictured L-R: Optimist President Melissa Palfrey, Kathy Marty, Group Facilitator for GriefShare, and Tom Nall. Tom Nall invited Kathy...
Chris Budden
Aug 13, 20231 min read
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Storybook Walk Donation
Optimist member Carley Borcherding (left) presents a storybook, Only One You, to Samantha Charles (right), Librarian at Westview School. ...
Chris Budden
Aug 13, 20231 min read
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Dave Allen finds purpose in retirement
Dave Allen was our speaker on July 28th. Dave talked about about the many special people in who influenced his life, and about his...
Chris Budden
Jul 31, 20231 min read
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Grant County Coordinated Service Team Donation
Vice President Reeves presented the Club’s donation check to Sarah Digman from Grant County’s CST to be used for their Resource Fair. ...
Chris Budden
Jul 31, 20231 min read
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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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Congratulations Amy Coffey, Volunteer of the Year
The Platteville Optimist Club is delighted to announce Amy Coffey as their 2023 Volunteer of the year. Amy joined our Club in June of...
Chris Budden
Jul 25, 20231 min read
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Welcome Lisa and Darlene!
Vice President Alaina Reeves installed new members, Lisa Kratz and Darlene Masters. Terri Ellis is Lisa's sponsor and Optimist President...
Chris Budden
Jul 25, 20231 min read
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Interesting Friday Morning Speakers
Optimist member Bob Hundhausen invited Bill Mitchell from the Rountree Gallery to speak to our group about the history of Rountree...
Chris Budden
Jul 25, 20231 min read
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Welcome Clint Langreck
Clint Langreck, Platteville City Manager, was installed as a new member during our Friday morning meeting on July 7th. Pictured below is...
Chris Budden
Jul 25, 20231 min read
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Speakers Brent Bowers and Ashlyn Moon
Doug Martin invited Brent Bower, Executive Director of Wisconsin Badger Camp to speak at a recent meeting. Ashlyn Moon, Director of...
Chris Budden
Jul 3, 20231 min read
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We have a WINNER!
Gary Engelke not only conducted the joker draw on Friday, but the ticket drawn and announced by guest, Molly Bohn was none-other than...
Chris Budden
Jul 3, 20231 min read
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2023 Tri-Star Basketball Competition
The Tri-Star Basketball Competition was held on the Bo Ryan Court at UW-Platteville on March 15, 2023. Tim Boldt organized the event...
Chris Budden
Jun 20, 20231 min read
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2023 NEW OPTIMISTS WELCOME - NOW EVENT
This year's successful NOW event was held on May 20th at the First English Lutheran Church. Many thanks to our membership committee,...
Chris Budden
Jun 19, 20231 min read
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Optimist Fieldtrip to Platteville High School
PHS Superintendent and fellow Optimist Jim Boebel arranged for a tour of the construction project at the high school for our Club. Mr....
Chris Budden
Jun 18, 20231 min read
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Welcome Dr. Amanda Trewin
Vice President Alaina Reeves installed Dr. Amanda Trewin as our newest Optimist Club member while Amanda's sponsor Beth Frieders looks on....
Chris Budden
Jun 18, 20231 min read
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Inclusive Playground Donation
Christina Burr accepts a check from Platteville Optimist Club Vice President Alaina Reeves for the Club's donation to the Inclusive...
Chris Budden
Jun 18, 20231 min read
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Meet the 2023 Optimist Club Scholarship Winners
Winners of the Optimist Club $1000 scholarships for 2023 were Grace Stombaugh and Emma NeCollins. Grace, pictured on the right, is...
Chris Budden
Jun 8, 20231 min read
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