ACADEMY OPTIMIST CLUB Newsletter

June, 2022

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June 7: Optimist meeting @ IHOP, 11:30am


June 21: Optimist meeting @ IHOP, 11:30am


June 25: Fun & Fellowship, Terry Bison Ranch, Cheyenne, WY


June 27: Board meeting via Zoom, 11:30am


June 28: nighttime meeting @ 6pm (location TBD)


June 30-July 3: Annual Optimist/JOI International Convention; Reno, NV


July 29: making meal at RonHouse - burgers & dogs on the grill!


August 19-20: District Convention in Pueblo, CO



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Three Cheers for Summer!

 

The Fun and Fellowship Committee has planned another awesome trip for your enjoyment. You will be traveling to Wyoming!


Historic Terry Bison Ranch

"Where the Buffalo and Camels Roam"

Saturday June 25, 2022


Plan a day in the Wild West with your friends and family starting with a 50-minute Train Tour of over 3,000 Bison and a special stop to feed these magnificent animals up close & personal in a safe environment.


Your train guide will tell you the history of the ranch during your ride and you will see camels, ostriches, oxen, huge draft horses, llamas and more! You may even see wild elk & Wyoming pronghorn antelope that migrate through the ranches 27,000 acres.


Dirty Dan Magee will serve Beef & Bison burgers w/all the trimmings, TBR baked beans, homemade coleslaw, beverages, and chocolate chip cookies. Then move on to the old trading post for unique shopping.


Other activities available include:

Guided horse trail rides

ATV rides

Fishing

Pony rides

Wagon rides

Drive in movie theater


Beautiful photo opportunities on the 2nd largest Bison ranch in the United States. Make this a carpool day for even more fun.

10:00am arrival

10:30am train tour

11:45am lunch

$35 per person.

Includes meal, tour, taxes & gratuity.


Please call Kathy Sullivan for reservations at

303-758-9526

rksullivan11@aol.com by June 20th.


Send checks to

CO/WY District, Craig Baldwin,

District Treasurer

13961 E. Marina Dr. Apt #602

Aurora, CO 80014

 

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Club member, Tim Wolken, is coordinating a weekly golf opportunity that includes playing 9 holes on a weekday morning at a local course. Great opportunity for fun, fitness, and fellowship!

Please text Tim @ 719.499.4924, if you would like to be included on the weekly text notification list.

Way to go, Tim!



AOC President, Brian Zettel, seen here "Crocodile rockin' it" as Elton John at the recent 3rd Quarter Conference held May 15!

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BUG PROGRAM

WEST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

MAY 13, 2022

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Club member, Liz Farley, holds her first Butterfly Release on the season!


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BIRTHDAYS

 ~ none ~



ANNIVERSARIES

Carl Howard - 1 year

Jen Taylor - 1 year



4th ANNUAL CO/WY JOI CONVENTION

MAY 7, 2022

COLORADO SPRINGS

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KidZ JOI Club held their Induction ceremony at the 4th Annual CO/WY JOI Convention

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VISTA RIDGE JOI CLUB

The Club celebrated the end of the JOI year by collecting needed personal care items to stock their "JOI Cabinet"!

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5749 Stetson Hills Blvd.

We meet 1st & 3rd Tuesdays

11:30am @ IHOP

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A nighttime meeting is held on 4th Tuesdays at 6pm!

(location varies)



Board of Directors
PRESIDENT: Brian Zettel
VICE-PRESIDENT: Billie Nigro
SEC./TREASURER: Joe Priester
PRESIDENT-ELECT: - - - -
PAST-PRESIDENT: Ronda Riley
OI Foundation Rep: Sam Bartley


Members at Large:
Sam Bartley
Carol Brown
Larry Brown
Paul Nigro
Donna Priester
Mike Wolfe