Presided over by Secretary Tammi Hilp
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| Senator Bruce Starr speaking at the Hillsboro Optimist Weekly Meeting |
Many of the issues discussed were familiar to members, high unemployment, businesses outsourcing, or new businesses deciding not to locate in Oregon. Starr discussed the ways in which he plans to work on the commission to bring 'stakeholders to the table' to make businesses successful in Oregon, building bridges in the business communities to bring more jobs to Oregonians.
"This election is so important, the choices we make on this ballot are very important," Senator Starr said. The senator explained that there are so many important elections and issues to be voted on this election season, and he hoped that everyone would fill out their ballots - which should arrive this week.
Senator Starr closed his speech answering questions, and with this not often heard sentiment, "I'd ask for your vote, but more than that, I ask you to exercise your right to vote."
Oratorical and Essay Contest Topics Chosen
The
yearly oratorical
and essay contests
are being planned by
Vice President Kathy
Jungels. The Board
Meeting tomorrow
night will finalize
some of the details
on those contests,
as well the Ross
Mathews scholarship.
The Ross Mathews Scholarship is named after Ross Mathews, charter member of the Hillsboro Optimist Club.
44th Annual Installation
Banquet a Success
Optimist Creating new Lego Robotics Program
Hillsboro Optimist member Sue, is once again up to her usual mischief as Ananda Vardhana puts it - this time creating a Lego Robotics program for a local school. The program prepares children for creative competitions throughout the year.
Teams of children use lego kits to design a robot to defeat obstacles in a given time period. The first State Championship was held this year in January in Hillsboro, with the teams of children who won advancing onto the next levels of competition around the country.
The Ross Mathews Scholarship is named after Ross Mathews, charter member of the Hillsboro Optimist Club.
- 2012-2013 Essay Topic: How can I help my friends realize their potential?
- 2012-2013 Oratory Topic: Why my voice is important.
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| Left
to Right:
New President
Monte Akers,
Board Member
George
Waldron, Vice President Kathy Jungels, Secretary Tammi Hilp, Board Member Dennis Sprague, Board Member Tony Montes, and Treasurer Chris Knight. |
October heralded the
sign of things to
come for the
Hillsboro Optimist
Club. The 2012-2013
Club Officers were
sworn in by former
Governor of the PNWD
Bill French after
kind remarks from
exiting President
Kathy Jungels.
New President Monte Akers remarked on the importance of recruiting new members, and the continued service of the club to the truly needy in our community; children.
Jungels echoed this sentiment in her vow to spearhead the golf tournament next year, as well as continue to recruit not only new members, but new ideas for the club.
Members adjourned to a meal provided by the Meriwether Golf Club and music provided by Linda Smith of Notes of Celebration.
New President Monte Akers remarked on the importance of recruiting new members, and the continued service of the club to the truly needy in our community; children.
Jungels echoed this sentiment in her vow to spearhead the golf tournament next year, as well as continue to recruit not only new members, but new ideas for the club.
Members adjourned to a meal provided by the Meriwether Golf Club and music provided by Linda Smith of Notes of Celebration.
Optimist Creating new Lego Robotics Program
Hillsboro Optimist member Sue, is once again up to her usual mischief as Ananda Vardhana puts it - this time creating a Lego Robotics program for a local school. The program prepares children for creative competitions throughout the year.
Teams of children use lego kits to design a robot to defeat obstacles in a given time period. The first State Championship was held this year in January in Hillsboro, with the teams of children who won advancing onto the next levels of competition around the country.
