Breakfast Optimist Club of Kalamazoo

05/29/2026

Tonight's speaker was Hannah Lehker from Rx Kids.

Rx Kids started in Flint in 2024 and in Kalamazoo in 2025

This program allows for moms to receive $1,500 during pregnancy, and babies receive $500 a month for a designated length of time that varies between 6 – 12 months. Money is unrestricted.0

The program was very interesting to our members leading to a great Q & A..

--- New/updated announcements—

Right Start Campaign is fast approaching. The campaign is planned to run from mid-June to mid-July.

A tree has been purchased in memory of Bob B. It will be planted at Red Arrow Golf Course.

Aug 5 there will be a fair at Family & Children Services. Volunteers sign-ups will be coming soon.

No idea what to get the recent graduates in your life or for dad? Consider purchasing a Super Book or Deive & Shine certificates to give as gifts. Contact Bruce for details.

--- Past announcements - ongoing/future events–
June 2 - Book Club - Twice by Mitch Albom
June 4 - AM meeting - Introduction to Pickleball - Greg Root from West Hills Athletic Club
June 9 - Board meeting
June 11 - AM meeting - Kalamazoo Optimist Hockey Association - Matt Kakabeeke and Frank Noonan
June 18 - AM meeting - gathering
June 25 - PM meeting - BOCK Feud

05/26/2026

Answers for 11, 12 and 13.

That's it until the rest are revealed at our June 15th meeting.

Thanks again for all those that participated!

05/25/2026

05/24/2026

Questions #9 & #10
Out of the first half of the questions, the question about the sound in the night had the most variety of answers - 28 of them.

05/21/2026

We had a packed room for this morning's meeting. Our top three placements from the Oratorical Contest come and delivered their speeches to the club. Thank you, Anna, Emily, Clare!

05/17/2026

Results for #7 & #8

05/14/2026

Today’s meeting was a business meeting led by Dan. We voted on the slate of officers (all approved) and discussed OI nominations and reviewd the proposed bylaw changes.

Dan will be a VP elect next Optimist Year - there is a VP for each region.

--- New/updated announcements—

💲Super books ($40) & Drive & Shine ($20 for $25 Platinum wash) coupons are still available

🪙There is still time to donate to dime-a-day. We have a goal of at least 40 members participating and we are ¾ of the way there..

👛There is still time to purchase purse pins for $100 and your name will go in a drawing for a purse filled with items.

--- Past announcements - ongoing/future events–
May 21 - AM Meeting - Oratorical contest winners
May 28 - PM Meeting - Rx Kids, Hannah Lehker
June 2 - Book Club - Twice by Mitch Albom
June 4 - AM meeting - Pickleball
June 9 - Board meeting
June 11 - AM meeting - Kalamazoo Optimist Hockey Association
June 18 - AM meeting - gathering
June 25 - PM meeting - BOCK Feud

05/14/2026

BOCK members packed 435 bags in 23 mins 39 seconds tonight (we are always trying to beat our previous record). There is an additional photo in the comments.

Thank you to the incredible Optimist Breakfast club! You guys are the best 🥰

05/13/2026

There are so many ways to serve through volunteering. Whether you’re mentoring youth, supporting community events, or simply showing up with a willing heart. Every act of service, big or small, creates a ripple of positive impact.
💛 Find your way to serve—join an Optimist International Club today and start making a difference where it matters most. Visit optimist.org and find a way to serve.

05/08/2026

Here are questions #5 & #6

05/07/2026

A couple of photos from this morning's meeting. Today's speaker was Lisa Vander Ploeg from Seniors Helping Seniors