Butler Optimists celebrate charter

The newly formed Butler Optimist Club held its charter banquet held on Friday, October 28, 2011, at the Youth Building at the fairgrounds.  Kip Yoss from the Adrian Optimists served as master of ceremonies adding humorous commentary to the event.  

Josh Floyd from the El Dorado Club installed the officers of the Butler Club:  Marcia Rader, President; Mike Hill, 1st Vice President; Brian Schrock, 2nd Vice President; Amy McVey, Secretary; Emily Swaters, Treasurer; and Board Members Tyler Green, Sean Cook, Miles Umstattd, Kacey Chandler, Stacey Lawson, and Rodger Koehn.  

Floyd also presented President Marcia Rader with the official Optimist International banner. Sponsoring Club President Mike Burris from Adrian presented the bell and gavel and Mid-America Region Vice-President Debbie Hill presented the Club with its official charter.  Each of the Butler Optimist charter members also received their own charter member certificate.  

Marcia Rader, Butler Optimist Club President, then took the podium for some brief remarks.  In her speech, Rader thanked the Optimist dignitaries from the district and state levels and recognized several other local dignitaries in attendance.  She also thanked those members from the Adrian Optimist Club that have been so helpful in getting Butler’s club organized.

Right: The Butler Optimist Club’s charter officers were installed last Friday night.

Far right: Adrian Optimist Kip Yoss served as master of ceremonies at the Butler Optimis Club’s charter banquet.