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SUMMARY:Fishing Derby
DESCRIPTION:Well\, the 2023 Optimist Club of Menomonee Falls Kids Catch and Release Fishing Derby is in the books\, and WOW\, what a fantastic event it was!  This year’s fishing derby took place the morning of Saturday\, May 13th at the Mill Pond.  The weather turned out decent.  While it looked like it wanted to rain early\, other than maybe a drop or two\, the rain stayed away.  The temperature was cool\, but certainly not has cold as we have seen in the past.  And while the sun did not come out much\, overcast skies provided for some perfect fishing weather.  Hundreds of people enjoyed the derby\, including the 123 kids who registered to fish\, many parents\, grandparents\, and other family and friends who joined!  The fish were biting!  Between 10:00 AM and noon\, at least 43 kids caught fish\, for a total of at least 99 fish caught. \nSome of the highlights of the fish caught were an 11.5” Large Mouth Bass\, an 11” Rainbow Trout\, multiple Trouts measuring in at over 10 inches\, an 11” Catfish\, and a 14.5” Sucker Fish.  We also had an 8-year-old who caught 12 fish and a 13-year-old who caught 15 fish! \nDuring registration\, each child received a t-shirt and a grab bag with several different give-a-aways\, including items from the DNR\, candy\, coupons\, fishing tackle\, etc.  In addition\, representatives from the Germantown Fleet Farm store joined us and handed out items for the kids.  Thank you\, Fleet Farm!  The Neighborhood Watch did a great job keeping any hunger away.  They sold coffee\, donuts\, hotdogs\, and other treats from the concession stand.  Jerry Mislang did an excellent job emceeing the event using the sound equipment Danny Shepherd set-up and ran throughout the event.  In case you missed it\, Jerry had many “fish” jokes throughout the morning\, which really kept the crowd entertained.  Jon Cline took photos throughout the derby!  Door prizes were given throughout the morning to all kids who registered\, and there was a trophy presentation at the end.  And maybe most importantly\, the fishing derby allowed for quality time for families in our community to bond with one another and create very special memories.  The morning was an absolute success filled with so many smiles! \nNew this year\, we had a 50 / 50 raffle at the fishing derby in honor of the club’s 50th anniversary!  Ticket sales totaled $296\, sending a lucky winner home with $148 and bringing in $148 to the club to help cover some of the costs of the derby. \nSue Carny and I would like to thank each and everyone who helped make this event possibly.  A huge thank you goes out to Jerry Mislang\, Danny Shepherd\, Larry Hebbring\, Kathie Jensen\, Kathy Matthiessen\, Kirsten Sperl\, Joanne Wanner\, Lance Newman\, Greg Mattson\, Tom Walkner\, Annie Jurczyk\, Steve Miller\, Larry Podolske\, Bob Wenzel\, Jon Cline\, Fred Blanke\, Mitch Rea\, Del Kreuser\, Stuart Reichl\, Tim Newman\, and Kim Wenzel. \nWe would also like to thank our sponsors and others who contributed to the derby\, including The Optimist Club of Menomonee Falls\, The Village of Menomonee Falls\, The Menomonee Falls Police Department\, the Menomonee Falls Neighborhood Watch\, RB Enterprises of Menomonee Falls\, Krueger’s Entertainment Center\, Fleet Farm in Germantown\, Cops and Kids Foundation\, Sandy Spring Farm\, the DNR\, and Tru Turn. \nWe would also like to thank the Menomonee Falls CE & Rec\, The Falls Neighbors Magazine\, and the Menomonee Falls School District* who helped get the word out for the derby. \nWe sure hope we did not miss anyone\, as there are so many who made this 2023 Kids Fishing Derby possible!  THANK YOU\, THANK YOU\, THANK YOU!  We look forward to seeing everyone at the 2024 Optimist Club of Menomonee Falls Kids Fishing Derby next May! \n  \n\n			 \n			\n				\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n\nphotos by Jon Cline \n  \n  \n  \n  \nThe event is truly a community event with the Village of Menomonee Falls supplying the permits for the event and money for stocking Mill Pond with fish; the Menomonee Falls Neighborhood Watch operating the concession stand; The Menomonee Falls Police Department supplying security and the public address system; the Wisconsin DNR and a local fish hatchery stocking trout\, bluegills and bass in the pond and the Optimist Club of Menomonee Falls running the event. \nFishing Derby Chair: Sue Carney \nFishing Derby Co-chair: Dustin Koehler
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/fishing-derby/
LOCATION:Mill Pond Park\, W164N9021 Water Street\, Menomonee Falls\, WI\, 53051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Service,Public Event,Youth Events
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SUMMARY:Distinguished Young Women
DESCRIPTION:Photo courtesy of Cline Design Photography \n\nThese are the 8 amazing participants from this year’s Distinguished Young Women program held May 6\, 2023 at North Middle School: \n\nSumedha Adavi –Menomonee Falls High School\nAlena Her –Menomonee Falls High School\nAashi Iyengar– Sussex Hamilton High School\nKrystal Lee –Menomonee Falls High School\nHeidi Lillegard –Menomonee Falls High School\nRiya Mathews -Sussex Hamilton High School\nErika Mork –Menomonee Falls High School\nSammy Seiler -Sussex Hamilton High School\n\nAwards  \n\nInterview\, Fitness\, Self Expression and Spirit– Aashi Iyengar ($400)\nTalent and Scholastic – Riya Mathews ($200)\nBe Your Best Self Essay – Krystal Lee ($100)\n2nd Runner Up – Sumedha Adavi ($300 cash award from Community League of Menomonee Falls)\n1st Runner Up – Riya Mathews ($1\,000 scholarship from the Optimist Club)\nDISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMAN OF MENOMONEE FALLS FOR 2024 – Aashi Iyengar ($2500 scholarship from the Optimist Club)\nAashi is preparing for the state Distinguished Young Women program\, held August 12th\, 2023 at Franklin High School. We wish her the best of luck!\n\nThe Optimist Club has sponsored and organized the program since 1986. This program would be able to continue without the many volunteers and financial support of this club. To date the Optimist Club has awarded $40\,000 in scholarships and cash awards through this program \nIf you would like to watch the program\, it is available on demand at Falls Cable Access YouTube channel. \nSome of our participants will be in the Memorial Day Parade\, the 3rd of July Parade and attending an upcoming Optimist meeting. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n– – – – 2022 event – – – – \nThe 58th Annual Distinguished Young Women Program returned to the North Middle School stage on Saturday\, April 9\, 2022. Participants from the Class of 2023 were Grace Booher\, Shannon Doherty\, Marin Olson\, and Rachel Ripke from Menomonee Falls High School and Ify Ebije\, Elise Elkin\, and Brooke Stanley from Hamilton High School. Siya Mahajan\, Distinguished Young Woman of Menomonee Falls for 2022\, gave her farewell address and passed on her title. \nShannon Doherty was named Distinguished Young Woman of Menomonee Falls for 2023. She received a $2500 scholarship from the Optimist Club and will represent Menomonee Falls at the Wisconsin State Program to be held in Franklin\, WI this summer. Shannon is the daughter of Linda and Bryan Doherty. Shannon also won the Talent Award and was named the Spirit Award winner by her fellow participants. \nIf the Doherty name sounds familiar it is because Shannon is following in the footsteps of sisters Ashley (DYW 2015) and Kailee (DYW 2019). \nGrace Booher was named 1st Alternate. Grace will receive a $1000 scholarship from the Optimist Club and $300 cash award from Community League of Menomonee Falls. She was also the winner of the Scholastics and Be Your Best Self Essay Awards.  Grace is the daughter of club members John and Carrie Booher and granddaughter of Ed and Bonnie Veth. \nIfy Ebije was named 2nd Alternate. She will receive a $500 scholarship from the Optimist Club. Ify also won the Fitness\, Self-Expression\, and Interview Awards. The winner of each category will receive a $100 cash award. Ify is the daughter of Harriet and Godwin Ebije. \nThe girls spent two months learning a virtual fitness routine\, and preparing their talents. They had a practice interview with judges Jim Foster\, Annie Jurczyk\, Kathy Matthiesen\, and Meg Latus. After tech rehearsal\, we treated the girls to dinner and ice cream at Dairy Queen. Their hard work paid off at their showcase April 9th. They were magical on stage! \nOur program is so wonderfully successful because of the great team I have working with me. Ali Leon did the fitness choreography\, is a co-host and is a contact at school for the girls. Becky Shull returned to co-host again this year. Dawn Mariscal put together the beautiful program book and Good Luck Wishes. Jeanine Dederich coordinated and Keri Duce judged the Be Your Best Self Essay. Rema Kunnath was the Scholastic Judge Chairperson. Former member Kathryn Hoff was the Scholastic Judge. Barb Burja was the Program Judges’ Chairperson. \nPresident Dan opened the show with welcome from the Optimist Club. Kathie Jensen\, Jenny O’Keefe\, Joanne Wanner\, Annie Jurczak\, Mary Goveas\, and Caden Wilson (Carol Schulteis’ grandson) sold tickets and programs and worked the doors. My sisters\, Candy Blommel\, Sue Gorecki\, and Michelle Grandlic\, were on hand to help where needed. Kim Wenzel was the tabulator. WendySue Fluegge and Caden assisted back-stage. \nSpecial thanks to Danny Shepherd for providing the sound for the program and Chris Forston and his team at Falls Cable Access for recording the program. You can catch it on Channel 14 or online at http://www.fallscableaccess.com \nJason Huesslein and Menomonee Falls Recreation Department were so helpful assisting with facilities. We are grateful to the Principal Dan Gebauer and the North Middle School staff for the use of the auditorium. Thanks to Falls Patio Players for providing entertainment at the program and donating gift certificates to our participants. \nAnd finally\, our program is so blessed to have photographer Jon Cline who put in endless hours to capture all the special memories for the participants. Thank you doesn’t seem adequate to express our gratitude. \n~ Cathy Sharkey \n– – – – – – – \n\n\nDistinguished Young Women of Wisconsin 2023 State Finals\n\nShannon Doherty\, Distinguished Young Woman of Menomonee Falls\, was named 1st Runner-Up at the Distinguished Young Women of WI 2023 at the Saber Center in Franklin on Saturday\, July 30\, 2022. She also won preliminary awards in Self-Expression\, Interview\, and Scholastics and was awarded $2750 in scholarships. Shannon is the daughter of Linda and Bryan Doherty and sister to Ashley (DYW of MF 2015) and Kailee (DYW of MF 2019). \nShannon spent five days with 10 other girls from around the state in Franklin rehearsing for the showcase\, presenting the Distinguished Young Women “Be Your Best Self” program to Girl Scouts\, visiting sponsors\, and participating in many personal development sessions. The girls were treated to delicious meals and bowling donated by many gracious sponsors. \nShannon will be a senior at Menomonee Falls High School in the fall. She plans to attend either Vanderbilt University or UW-Madison with the goal of becoming an attorney. \n\n\n\n\n\nBe Your Best Self presentation\n\nIzzy Mrzyglod (Germantown)\, Alexis Hrouda (Racine South)\, and Shannon\n\n\n\n\n– – – – – – – \n\n\n\n \nFounded in 1958 in Mobile\, Alabama\, Distinguished Young Women is the largest and oldest national scholarship program for high school girls. The program has provided life-changing experiences for more than 775\,000 young women. Last year\, Distinguished Young Women provided more than $112 million in cash and college scholarship opportunities to program participants at the local\, state\, and national level. The Optimist Club has sponsored the local program since 1986 and has awarded over $50\,000 in scholarships to participants. \n  \n For more information about Distinguished Young Women contact Deb Mattson at 262-442-5759 or visit www.DistinguishedYW.org. \nFind us on Facebook\, Twitter\, Instagram and YouTube: www.facebook.com/distinguishedyw\nwww.twitter.com/distinguishedyw\nhttp://instagram.com/distinguishedyw\nwww.youtube.com/user/distinguishedyw \nDistinguished Young Women National Site \nDistinguished Young Women local site (Menomonee Falls) \nDistinguished Young Women Chair: Deb Mattson
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/distinguished-young-women/
LOCATION:Menomonee Falls North Middle School Auditorium\, N88W16750 Garfield Dr.\, Menomonee Falls\, 53051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Service,Public Event,Youth Events
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SUMMARY:Coo Olympics
DESCRIPTION:On March 12\, 2023\, our Optimist Club presented the “Coo Olympics”\, a new fund raiser for our club\, to our Menomonee Falls downtown area.  A well-received event by our six local downtown establishments and the 90 players with an average age of 50+ that participated in playing 11 games\, raffles\, food\, and having just a whole lot of fun with the volunteers\, friends\, and families surrounding them. Special thanks go out to The Hot House\, Sal’s Pub and Grille\, Players Pub\, Wisconsin on Tap\, Krueger’s Bowl\, and the American Legion for providing space to do the games in their establishments and gift certificates for all of our winners.  A special thank you to the American Legion for providing a place for the awards’ presentations\, 50/50 raffle and an in-house raffle\, along with great food provided to all.  A special shout out to our head chef\, Mr. Greg Mattson.  A daunting adventure\, months in the making\, a few flaws here and there but truly a great outcome.  A huge thank you to 25+ volunteers of which a third of them weren’t even club members.  We couldn’t have done it without them.  So\, at the end of the day\, a WIN WIN for the Optimist Club and our kids along with a great partnership with the American Legion\, and our Vets.  The Coo Olympics netted $2\,200.00+ and with so many requests for a return engagement\, we definitely are considering coming back next year.  Hope to see more of you participate in some way.  Happy 50 Years\, Optimist Club of Menomonee Falls!!!!!!
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/coo-olympics/
LOCATION:American Legion Post #382\, N88W16652 Main St.\, Menomonee Falls\, 53051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Fundraisers,Public Event
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SUMMARY:Trivia Contest
DESCRIPTION:Menomonee Falls Optimist Club – Trivia Night \nFEBRUARY 4\, 2023 \nSt. Agnes School \n12800 Fairmont Ave.\, Butler\, WI \n  \nBYO Adult Drinks/Soda/Snacks \n  \nDoors Open – 6:00 PM \nContest – 7:00 Sharp \nTables of 10 people-$150.00 \nPer Person- $15.00 \nForm a team and pick a team name \nBe creative\, wear costumes and have table decorations \nRemember- This is not designed for “Trivia Buffs”.  It is only for fun! \nFor more info\, contact Sue Jeskewitz at 251-9595 or 414-659-3037 \nSend check by Jan. 28\, 2023 to Sue\, N80W17429 Robin Circle\, Menomonee Falls\, 53051 \n  \nphoto: 2017 Trivia Team Winners: Irish I Knew the Answer \nTrivia Contest Co-Chairs: Sue Jeskewitz\, Karen Nelson\, Todd Paulus
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/trivia-contest/
LOCATION:St. Agnes School Cafeteria\, 12800 W. Fairmount Ave.\, Butler\, 53007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Fundraisers,Public Event
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SUMMARY:Chili Dinner
DESCRIPTION:We had a successful Chili Dinner at the MFHS cafeteria on January 28\, 2022. It was a great 2-day event: Thursday we cooked up all the chili and Friday we served it up! \nThis year’s event had some challenges.  We found out we no longer had the steam kettles at the high school to simmer the chili in for that slow cooked flavor.  Food prices have almost doubled\, and due to covid19 we had to have everything individually wrapped.  I think my team did an amazing job tackling each hurdle that came our way.  The take out “picnic” bag of sorts was well received.  Nicki and Tree\, our cafeteria workers did an awesome job keeping things moving along. \nTom Ciscoski\, Greg Matson\, Scott Dwyer and their crew did a great job frying up 120# of hamburger and getting everything into all the buckets.  Kathie Jensen\, Joanne Wanner\, Kathy Matthiessen and Linda Wagner worked tirelessly filling individual containers of cheese and onions \nThanks to Tom Wagner for buying all the food and keeping the line on track the night of the dinner.  A big thanks to Sue Carney and husband Stu Reichl for jumping in and doing whatever was needed to keep everything moving smoothly.  A huge thanks to everyone who volunteered both days.  With everyone helping we were able to raise $3800. \nIt is with a heavy sigh that I am looking for a replacement to chair the chili dinner.  I will be around for whatever support is needed.  I feel it’s time for some new blood to shake things up with some fresh ideas. \n  \nThanks for all your help over the past several years. \n  \n\n			 \n			\n				\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n\n  \nChili Dinner Chair: Kirsten Sperl \nChili Dinner Committee: Sue Carney\, Kathy Matthiessen\, Rose Schwartz & Tom Wagner
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/chili-dinner/
LOCATION:Menomonee Falls High School Cafeteria\, N80W14350 Titan Dr.\, Menomonee Falls\, 53051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Fundraisers,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221112T160000
DTSTAMP:20240210T162304Z
CREATED:20231213T204751Z
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SUMMARY:Holiday Gobble Wobble Raffle
DESCRIPTION:It’s November and our Gobble Wobble Meat Raffle is just around the corner.  A small fund raiser for our club\, but an important and fun one. \nThe American Legion is our host for this event on Saturday\, November 12th from 1:00 until 4.—a WIN-WIN for our veterans and our kids. \nPlease join us for the meat raffles\, wine giveaways\, a 50/50 raffle and our Beer/Wine Advent Calendar raffles.  If you’ve never been to a meat raffle\, come check it out! \nIf you can’t make it and want to be a part of it\, please consider purchasing the Beer/Wine Advent Calendar tickets at 2 for $5 at the American Legion\, Players Pub\, or from Dawn Mariscal\, Shannon Dederich\, Greg Mattson\, or myself.  These make great gifts: 24 different cans of beer or 24 different bottles of wine. \nIf you wish to participate in the 10 meat raffles\, at $3 each\, or a total of $30\, and can’t make the date\, contact Shannon Dederich\, Dawn Mariscal\, or myself and we’ll hook you up. \nLet’s bring in the holidays with a bang!  All proceeds will benefit our fantastic community of kids.  Thanks in advance. \n 
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/holiday-gobble-wobble-raffle/
LOCATION:American Legion Post #382\, N88W16652 Main St.\, Menomonee Falls\, 53051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Fundraisers,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221105T080000
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UID:4574-1667635200-1668949200@fallsoptimistclub.org
SUMMARY:Leaf Raking for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:2022 Leaf Raking for Seniors takes place November 5–20.  \nSenior citizens can sign up to have their yards raked by calling the CE&Rec Office at (262) 255-8460 by Thursday\, October 27. \nIn early November\, various youth groups will be assigned to handle the raking. They will contact the residents to arrange a convenient date and time to rake.  While the service is free\, donations are encouraged; and every donated dollar is matched by the Optimist Club and shared among the participating groups. \nIn a few weeks\, our annual leaf-raking project will be complete.  Starting during the week of November 1st\, our youth group rakers will receive their assignments and begin contacting residents to schedule the yard clean-up.  Raking is expected to be done by November 20th. \nWhat are the benefits? \nThis event generally results in a donation of $1\,500 – $2\,000 to the youth groups who volunteer to rake the yards of senior homeowners.  Funds come from donations from the homeowners and a matching donation from the Optimist Club.  Seniors avoid backbreaking yard clean-up while the volunteers have fun and get rewarded! \nHow does it work? \nWe will follow the same approach as the last couple years. Here are the basics: \n\nInstead of a single date\, leaf raking will happen over a two-week period starting November 5th and ending November 20th.\nVolunteer groups will receive their assignments prior to November 5th\, but will have the option to complete the work when convenient for the group and the homeowner.\nThe volunteer group leader will contact the homeowner no later than 24-48 hours prior to the scheduled date.\nThe volunteer group leader will call us once the work is complete.\nDonations will be returned to the CE & Rec office by the group leader\, or mailed directly from the homeowner.\n\nHow can you help? \nWe believe we have enough volunteers with trucks or trailers to haul leaves to our drop-off point at Johnson’s Nursery when necessary. \nSpecial thanks to Ed Schlumpf and Kelly Lorenz for volunteering their vehicles.  And…Del Kreuser and John Yusko both were able to obtain help from non-Optimist (at least for now) friends. \nBut\, if you have access to a pick-up truck or trailer and can be available during the leaf-raking period\, please let us know so we can add you to the list—we’d rather have too many volunteers than not enough.  You will be able to coordinate available dates with the leaf-raking teams when they need help. \nSpecial thanks… \nto Rob Dummert and his team at Johnson’s Nursery who stepped up to help us avoid the cost of dumping leaves at Waste Management.  Please consider Johnson’s Nursery for your yard care needs! \n  \nQuestions? \nContact John (414-339-2637) or Jason (414-852-9634) \n  \n  \n2020 Leaf Raking pics \n\n			 \n			\n				\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n \n  \nLeaf Raking for Seniors Co-Chairs: Jason Husslein and John Yusko
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/leaf-raking-for-seniors/
LOCATION:Menomonee Falls Community Education and Recreation\, W152N8645 Margaret Rd.\, Menomonee Falls\, 53051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Service,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220921T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220921T193000
DTSTAMP:20240210T162430Z
CREATED:20231213T204353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T162430Z
UID:4582-1663781400-1663788600@fallsoptimistclub.org
SUMMARY:Tri-Star Soccer
DESCRIPTION:7th Annual Tri-Star Soccer\n  \nAll the planning\, preparation and setup was worth it so that on an absolutely gorgeous September evening\, 90 kids ages 4 to 12 could test their skills in the 7th annual Tristar Soccer Contest on the evening of September 21\, 2022..  Accompanied by their parents and coaches\, they got to experience what it’s like compete in three events\, Throw In\, Dribbling and Goal Speed Kick under the lights on the MFHS Varsity Pitch. \nVolunteers Todd Paulus\, Kim Wenzel\, Cathy Sharkey\, Deb and Lenny Kimmel\, Scott Drier\, Del Kreuser\, Dan Schwind\, Mike Russell\, Shannon Dederich\, Laura Cilletti\, Don Eisenhauer and Marci Hebbring\, were enthusiastic and very supportive of all the kids. \nThe support\, equipment and promos we got from MFHS Head Coach Scott Stein is always essential in making this contest successful\, we couldn’t do this without him.  Kudos to MFHS Softball Head Coach Lou Sanicola and MFHS Baseball Head Coach Gotzler for use of their radar guns. We also want to thank the MFHS Booster club for opening up the concession stand and Kristen Stein for promoting the annual GO PINK Boys’ Soccer / Girls’ Volleyball Breast Cancer awareness fundraiser in the MFHS gym at 6:30 on Wednesday\, October 5th. \nWhen the parents were notified that the trophies will be presented at our October 5 weekly meeting\, most of them were just as excited as the kids!  As always\, thanks again to all those who have volunteered not only this year\, but the previous six years\, and have helped establish the Tristar Soccer Contest as another successful “‘Friend of Youth“ event. \n\n			 \n			\n				\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n\n~Jerry Mislang \n  \n  \nThis FREE contest allows girls and boys to test their skills in a safe and fun environment. \nTROPHIES FOR EACH SKILL EVENT – 36 in ALL! \nDribbling – between cones\, down and back\nShooting – fastest kick using speed gun!\nThrowing – farthest throw-in \nFirst place winner in each age group will receive: \nTrophies for every winner of EACH SKILL EVENT!\nContest winner’s pictures will be sent to the Express News\, Waukesha Freeman and posted on the Club Website and Facebook page\nWinners and their families will be invited to receive their trophies at the Optimist Club Meeting on Wednesday October 5th at 7:15 am in the Menomonee Falls Community Center \n  \n  \n  \nTri-Star Soccer Chair: Jerry Mislang \nTri-Star Soccer Co-chairs:  Ben Luczak and Marji Mulder
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/tri-star-soccer/
LOCATION:Menomonee Falls High School Varsity Soccer Complex\, W142N8101 Merrimac Dr.\, Menomonee Falls\, 53051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Service,Public Event,Youth Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220917T160000
DTSTAMP:20240210T162509Z
CREATED:20231213T204651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T162509Z
UID:4594-1663419600-1663430400@fallsoptimistclub.org
SUMMARY:OA5 Bags Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Bags Tournament and Meat Raffle\nThe bags tournament had a small turnout on September 17\, 2022 at Players Pub\, but mighty spenders on the meat raffle! $900 was raised for the club in a few short hours and was lots of fun. \n2022 Bag Champion team was Scott Schilling and Nick Doedens \n\n			 \n			\n				\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n \n~photos by Jon Cline \n  \n  \nOptimists After Five (OA5) monthly meetings are held every third Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/oa5-bags-tournament/
LOCATION:Player’s Pub\, N86W16396 Appleton Ave.\, Menomonee Falls\, 53051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Fundraisers,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220912T171500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220912T203000
DTSTAMP:20240210T162542Z
CREATED:20231213T204752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T162542Z
UID:4600-1663002900-1663014600@fallsoptimistclub.org
SUMMARY:Packer Raffle Tailgate Party
DESCRIPTION:Each $100 raffle ticket allows one person to come to the drawing and Tailgate Party. Over $2\,000 in door prizes will be given out to those in attendance that night. Others who have contributed to the purchase of a ticket can attend for $10. Free food\, beer and soda make it a fun event. \nWinners were drawn at the 2022 Raffle Tailgate Party on Monday\, Sept. 12\, 2022 at Village Bowl . Included in this year’s In-House raffle was an autographed LeRoy Butler Packer jersey.  The famed defensive back was voted into the NFL Hall of Fame this year. \n\n			 \n			\n				\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n\n  \n  \n\nIt Happened Again for Many at the 2021 Packer Raffle\nWild screams of joy pierced the air at the Village Bowl when Shannon Dederich and her group won the Grand Prize at the 25th Annual Optimist Packer Raffle held on Monday\, September 13\, 2021.  Shannon\, who had won $250 in 2013\, captured a trip to Lambeau Field to see the Green and Gold take on the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday\, Nov. 28\, a package valued at more than $5\,000. \nThere were numerous other repeat winners including newly named “Optimist of the Year”\, Larry Podolske\, whose $250 prize marked the 4th time he and/or his wife hit paydirt in the event.  Linda garnered $250 last year and in 2008.  And Larry won $600 five years ago. \nAnother repeat cash-in was registered by Village Bowl employee Jeff Sonnemann whose $250 award matched what he won in 2012. But those earnings were surpassed by the $500 he tallied in 2011 and the $1\,000 that he copped in 2019. \nFormer Optimist member Dave Meyer of Germantown also hit the trifecta adding a $400 win this year to the $250 in garnered last year and the $500 he picked up in 2008. \nAlso winning cash for the third time was Bruce LaPointe of Milwaukee who matched his $250 prize to that which he was awarded in 2017 and 2018. \nAnother club member getting in on the action again was another raffle captain Herb Gross who added $250 to the group win he was part of in 2011.  Herb’ son Adam of Germantown kept it in the family by taking home second prize of $1\,000. \nOther Optimist members sharing in the wealth were Fred Blanke ($600)\, Terra Chmielewski ($250) and Todd Paulus. \nTodd\, two-time club president\, was involved in probably the most bizarre chain of events which started off last year when he won the free entry to this year’s contest (ticket #350).  But not being content with just one entry (and probably wanting to support the club as a whole) he proceeded to buy ticket #163 which won him one of this year’s $250 cash prizes.  Then his ticket #350 was drawn to again give him a free entry into the 2022 contest!!! \nOther $250 winners this year included Carol Muenich and Keith Songstad both of Menomonee Falls\, Renee Hitt of Waukesha\, Carrie Bence of Hubertus and longtime Friend of Optimism Don Matovich\, owner of DJ”s Goalpost in the Falls. \nChad and Laure Demmon in Elm Grove bought a ticket from their neighbor JJ Selland\, former club president.  They also qualified for a $250 award\, but generously decided to give it back to the club for our continued efforts as “Friends of Youth.” \nBecause Shannon and her gang are not going to Green Bay till November 28 (Shannon’s birthday by the way)\, final figures for the raffle are not complete currently.  But while hopefully exceeding $20\,000 in profit\, this year’s event will not match last year’s earnings of $22\,900 nor will it come close to the record setting mark of $23\,869.23 reached in 2019.  Never-the-less\, once all the data is complete\, the club will be pushing the $300\,000.00 level in total take for the past 14 years of the raffle. \n  \nphotos by Jon Cline \n\n			 \n			\n				\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n \n  \n 
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/packer-raffle-tailgate-party/
LOCATION:Village Bowl\, N86W18330 Main Street\, Menomonee Falls\, WI\, 53051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Fundraisers,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20190407T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20190407T160000
DTSTAMP:20240210T162759Z
CREATED:20231213T204029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240210T162759Z
UID:4567-1554642000-1554652800@fallsoptimistclub.org
SUMMARY:Tri-Star Basketball
DESCRIPTION:Boys and girls ages 6 – 13 can show off their basketball skills at our FREE Tri-Star Basketball Contest at the MFHS New Gym on Sunday April 7th between 1 & 4pm. \nEach participant will be evaluated individually within his/her age and gender group in three basic skill tests: \n\nPassing\nDribbling\nShooting\n\nYour child may register and participate any time between 1:00pm-4:00pm and is not required to stay the entire time. \nParticipants need to be supervised by an adult. \nEveryone is a winner and special prizes will be presented to the top three scorers in each group. First place contestants will also be given the opportunity to participate in the Wis. District Contest on Saturday\, April 13 at Mukwonago High School! \nEntry forms available at the gym on the contest day. Bring your own ball if you want to practice or warm-up before the competition. \n  \n  \nOver 80 boys and girls participated in the 2018 Tristar Basketball Contest. \n\n			 \n			\n				\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n						\n							\n					\n					\n				\n				\n			\n			\n\nTri-Star Basketball Chair: Bob Wenzel \n 
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/tri-star-basketball/
LOCATION:Menomonee Falls High School Gymnasium\, W142N8101 Merrimac Dr.\, Menomonee Falls\, 53051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Service,Public Event,Youth Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170623T235900
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170623T235900
DTSTAMP:20231215T225636Z
CREATED:20231213T204352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T225636Z
UID:4580-1498262340-1498262340@fallsoptimistclub.org
SUMMARY:Softball Tournament
DESCRIPTION:Well\, the 4th annual Optimist Club/Sal’s Pub and Grill Softball Tournament is in the books. Cory Kleeba\, Larry Hebbring\, and myself would like to thank all who were a part of this adventure. I’d like to recognize a few groups that helped make our 3 day event successful. First of all\, to all of our Optimist friends that gave of their time this weekend to work the concessions. Second\, to Sal’s Pub Softball team…. Not a nicer and harder working group of guys around. They kept the games going and the field in shape. Next\, Greg Mattson and 1st Bank Financial who sponsored our grilled chicken dinners on Sunday\, Awesome!! Jeff Steliga and Falls Fest for donating the ice to keep our cold ones chilled. A shout out to Aaron Kleeba and the Village of Menomonee Falls for getting the softball field back in shape on Sunday after the rains. Most of all\, I’d like to thank all who stopped by\, had fun\, and in turn\, made this event stand out as we work to BRING OUT THE BEST IN KIDS. We’ll be back!! See you next year.\n\nSoftball Tournament Chair: Cory Kleeba \nSoftball Tournament Co-chairs: Larry & Marcia Hebbring \nPictures from 2016 tournament courtesy of Don Gorzek. \nMany Optimist Club members volunteered to work at the concession stand during the annual softball tournament held at the Village Park on June 24\, 25\, and 26\, 2016.\n \nMarcia Hebbring rings the “Tip Bell” after a generous softball player and spectator put change in the tip jar.\nCory Kleeba oversaw the softball competition\, while Larry Hebbring was in charge of the food and liquid refreshments.\n \n  \n 
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/softball-tournament/
LOCATION:Village Park\, N87W16749 Garfield Avenue\, Menomonee Falls\, WI\, 53051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Fundraisers,Public Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161112T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161112T130000
DTSTAMP:20231215T225313Z
CREATED:20231213T204153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231215T225313Z
UID:4573-1478948400-1478955600@fallsoptimistclub.org
SUMMARY:Magic Show
DESCRIPTION:The Magic show was held on Saturday November 12\, 2016. Five hundred tickets were distributed to students at area schools.\n\nThe Magic Show\n11:00am\nSaturday\, November 12\, 2016\nNorth Auditorium\nFeaturing Tristan Crist\, formerly of Circus World and now of the Tristan Crist Magic Theatre in Lake Geneva\nhttp://bestillusionshow.com/\n$10 at the door. Children Free.\n\nAll Proceeds help Fund the Greatest Parade in Wisconsin\n\n\nMagic Show Chair: Jerry Mislang
URL:https://fallsoptimistclub.org/event/magic-show/
LOCATION:Menomonee Falls North Middle School Auditorium\, N88W16750 Garfield Dr.\, Menomonee Falls\, 53051\, United States
CATEGORIES:Our Service,Public Event
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