A Publication of the Niles Noon Optimist Club
Meetings every Tuesday at Noon
Riverfront Cafe on Front Street in downtown Niles, MI
Zone 4, Michigan District
Editors: Michelle and Robb Morse

Call to Order: President-Dave Van Strien

Invocation: Reverend Jeff Whittaker

Brags:

Congratulations to Jazmines Kyles' family for they have a new addition. Jazmine's sister had a baby girl 7lb 11oz

We have a hero among us- JoAnn Krueger saved a co-workers life by performing the Heimlich maneuver. What a great deed!

Guests:

Parents of our Buchanan Students of the Month

President Dave Van Strien inducted Jeff Whittaker- Welcome to the Niles Noon Optimist Club- You will do great things!!!

Pancake Breakfast: Andy Plym asked me to include information regarding a Pancake Breakfast on November 6th at Niles Township Fire South Station on South 3rd street from 8-11?am.

There will be a New Member Orientation Monday, November 14th at 6:30pm at the Greater Niles Federal Credit Union. Dave invites everyone who has joined the club in the past two years to come and learn more about the club's activities and organization. Pizza and pop provided. This meeting immediately follows the regular club board meeting, which begins at 5:30pm and which everyone is also welcome to attend.

Dr. Todd is need of Programs, please get a hold him if you have a program for us. Everyone of us has a program.

50/50: $10, won by John Willis.

Curious the Monkey: Dennis Hinsey and the monkey were absent this week - I'm sure they will join us next week.

News of the Day: Rob Clingaman reminded us of the late Rosa Parks and the great deed she did.

Program: Jazmine Kyles brings to us the Buchanan Students of the Month.

Ryan Skene and his parents Sue and Mark Skene

Jeff Kyles Jr. and his parents Norma and Jeff Kyles Sr. and his sister Jazmine Kyles

Rachel Wetzel and her parents Karen and Dale Wetzel

These students are leading by example and they our future. They all have high expectations for themselves and have set goals.

Nicole Horvath is a 15 year-old driver of a junior dragster. Nicole attends Niles High School.

Shirt Orders: If anyone is interested in ordering polo shirts like those awarded at the optimist banquet, please see Tom. We will try to have a sign-up sheet at the meetings. The minimum order is 15 shirts, so we will take down names and contact people for payment if enough interest is generated to support an order. White polo shirts with the optimist logo are currently available from Tom for $10 each.