GOCr Gayla Charrier elected to Aurora Public School Board!

Thank you! To our server and friend at Village Inn, Angelica


Our Bob Reichardt and his Quilt of Valor
As promised, here’s the contact for veterans to request such an honorable quilt:
Comforting & Healing Quilts of Valor
Local Contact: Gwen Moore, Windsor Gardens Chapter
303.794.9643
Paul Hersch, long ago, long time member did not draw the Ace!
But you can see he did come attend our Nov. meeting along with his son. This was all in part of him celebrating his 95th birthday!

2 for 1 special for Wreaths Across America
https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/pages/160684/Overview/?relatedId=15565

4th Annual Water Running FUNraiser!
https://youtube.com/shorts/uev7f0qlW2U?feature=share




5th Wednesday outing at Peter Kennemann house
Peter has been a hobbyist for so many years so he recreated towns and landmarks from his home country, Germany, including the Matterhorn!
Click to see slideshow... https://youtu.be/SfYQP2lm2yg


Volunteer at FIRST Robotics competitions!


Look at why kids and I love FIRST
Speaker of the Week...Justin Levy, Executive Director of the Center for Health and Hope
https://www.ittakesavillagecolorado.org/news
2024_Annual Report_Center for Health_and_Hope.pdf
Getting energized for another season of parking duty at CU Buffs games!
You can help too!
Contact Ev Sequeira if you would like to help us... 720-960-2787 1050 Regent Drive, Boulder CO. Volunteers will get their traffic vests, radios, and necessary paperwork at our briefing at CU Police Dept. Remaining games of the year:November 1 - Arizona
November 22 - Arizona State
November 1 - Arizona
November 22 - Arizona State


4th Annual Water Running Competition
$10 for spectators
Get sponsors to cover your fees and more, like our Tom did. See his sponsors below!
Where? Trails Rec Center,
16799 E Lake Ave, Centennial, CO 80016 ·
When? Oct 30, 2024 1pm
Contact Jack Rego if any questions: 717-476-1728


GOC member, Bob Reichardt, gives his time to spinal injury unit at VA Hospital
Making Hospitalized and Community Veterans Feel More Connected with Fun Events
Veterans Events | News | Red Cross

GOC gives 50 ARK bags to Aurora Police Department
Spearheaded by a fellow Optimist, Bill Cassel, these kits are a valuable tool first responders can use to interact with the community safer and more efficiently..
GOC and our officers awarded!
Membership Growth & Retention:
Gold Medal: Aurora-Gateway OC, Sheila Woolfork-President
Certificate of Recognition-District Members:
Excellence-Lt Governor: Tom Mehl, Aurora Gateway
Sheila won as MVP at Bill's (Ashbee) Banter, for key insights and identifying issues with OI and the District
GOC for growth in membership of 38% and a net +27%












