Adrian Optimists present awards, install officers
And the next 40 years in the kid business begins...
By MICHELE BURRIS
Fun and games. Student recognition. Enrichment for youth. Dedication to the community. Impacting lives. These, and many more, describe the Adrian Optimist Club. In recognition of the organizations accomplishments and achievements, the 40th Annual Installation of Officers and Awards Banquet was held last Saturday.
Everyone at the banquet was welcomed by Club President Jim Binkley, followed by an invocation offered by Randy Hargas and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Don Durbin. A tasty steak dinner was prepared by Butt Head Bar-B-Q and the Beta Sigma Phi-Xi lota Chapter. The meal was served by the sorority and members of the Adrian FCCLA.
Deserving members were presented with pins and plaques during the awards portion of the program (see back page for more pictures). President Binkley, assisted by Cary Six and Brad Ferguson, presented perfect attendance pins, from one year to 40. Charter members Don Durbin and Pat Oates received a standing ovation as they were presented with perfect attendance pins since the club’s inception 40 years ago. When President Binkley announced Larry Bunch as the Adrian Optimist of the Year, the crowd rose again. Charles Maloney was honored with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, and Brian Duckworth was named as the Rookie of the Year. President Binkley offered appreciation to Stephen Burns by presenting him with the President’s Citation. President-Elect Brad Jennings thanked Binkley for his commitment to the organization, and presented him with a plaque of recognition.
Right: Larry Bunch was honored as the Adrian Optimist of the Year by President Jim Binkley.
Far right: Next year’s Adrian Optimist Club officers are: President, Brad Jennings; Immediate Past President, Jim Binkley; First Vice President, Mike Burris; Secretary/Treasurer, Brian Duckworth; and board members Jacob Watts, Darrel Tenholder, Jim Ferguson and Elbert Scrogham.
