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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


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


Terri Ellis Shares Rafting Edventure
Terri Ellis spoke about her 2024 Ladies Rafting Trip in August where they kayaked ~80 miles on the Salmon River in Idaho. It was an Ed...
Chris Budden
Oct 12, 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


2024 Outgoing President's Award - Alaina Reeves
This award is given in appreciation for the leadership provided by Alaina as the Outgoing President as she ends her year of dedicated...
Chris Budden
Oct 7, 20241 min read


2024 President's Citation - Bob Hundhausen
In the history of every Club, there is one Member said to embody the spirit and essence of Optimism, who has been the Club's inspiration,...
Chris Budden
Oct 7, 20241 min read


2024 Chuck Thalmann Service Award - Amy Coffey
This award is given in memory and honor of Chuck Thalmann. Mr. Thalmann was an outstanding Platteville Optimist Club member who was...
Chris Budden
Oct 7, 20241 min read


2024 Outstanding Member - Dianne Jentz
This award is presented annually to recognize a member who generously serves the Platteville Optimist Club. They volunteer considerable...
Chris Budden
Oct 7, 20241 min read


2024 Optimist of the Year - Becky Schambow
This award is presented annually in recognition of a member's willingness to volunteer personal time and talent while performing in a...
Chris Budden
Oct 7, 20241 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


Neurobiological Approach to Understanding Conspiracy Theory Origins
Pictured L-R: Doctor White, Optimist President Alaina Reeves, and Ron Weier Optimist Doctor Jeff White spoke to our Club about vaccines...
Chris Budden
Sep 27, 20241 min read


Alliant Energy's Renewable Energy Goals
Pictured on the left: Troy Pittz. On Right: Troy Pittz, Optimist President Alaina Reeves and Ron Weier Our guest speaker today was...
Chris Budden
Sep 24, 20241 min read


Coach Ryan Munz Explains His Philosophy
Pictured on the Left: UW-Platteville Head Football Coach Ryan Munz. On the Right: Optimist Member Doug Martin, Coach Munz, and Optimist...
Chris Budden
Sep 16, 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


National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium
Optimist Member Mark Essex (pictured in center) is also a volunteer at the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium (NMRMA). Mark...
Chris Budden
Aug 30, 20241 min read


Their Motto is Every Child Deserves a Christmas!
Pictured above: Jaqueline "Jaquie" Vorholick Optimist Member Mark Essex and Jaquie Vorholick Jaquie Vorholick, Head of...
Chris Budden
Aug 27, 20241 min read


Bob Woodward - The Changing Media Landscape
Since retiring from his position as publisher of TH Media and the Telegraph Herald in January 2024, Bob Woodward became Director of...
Chris Budden
Aug 19, 20241 min read


Sue Leamy Kies: Teacher, Author, and Volunteer
Sue Leamy Kies graduated from Platteville High School and then returned to teach high school English twenty years later. In her memoir,...
Chris Budden
Aug 12, 20241 min read


Optimist Donate to Historical Re-enactment
Optimist Club President Alaina Reeves presents a $350 check to Stephanie Saager-Bourett, representative of the Platteville Historic...
Chris Budden
Aug 5, 20241 min read
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