Clinton Sunrise Optimist Club

Our Program this morning was presented by Joe Harris, owner of Blindspot Outdoors, whose program was on transitioning 'farmland' to 'wetland' and increasing interest in the outdoors focusing on wildlife habitat, duck lakes and other projects he has been working on in the area.

Our own Gene Henry gave the program today (thanks to Marilyn) about the history, care and proper usage of our US Flag. Gene enlisted the Windsor crew for a flag folding demo. Pictured are President Thomas Gregg and Gene. Folding the flag are Tony and Barry Bullock.

We received an update on vaccination process for Clinton and Henry county from Peggy Bowles, administrator of Henry County health center.

Peggy Bowles speaks this morning on... COVID 19 in Henry County.

Today's program was given by Suzanne Bush representing the Henry County Museum. Suzanne discussed the upcoming Missouri Bicentennial celebration. Pictured at left is President Thomas Gregg with Suzanne on the right.

Thanks to Jane Marshall and Walmart for helping with our Christmas Shopping Spree

Winner of Week #13 of the Football pool was Paytyn Wareham with a score of 120. Congratulations Payton!Winner of Week #13 of the Football pool was Paytyn Wareham with a score of 120. Congratulations Payton!

Gene's presentation is second to none! The leather gear sells.

It's auction time!!!

Winner of week #8 of the football pool was Julie Morgan with 106 points. Congratulations Julie.Winner of week #8 of the football pool was Julie Morgan with 106 points. Congratulations Julie.

Winner of Week #12 of the Football pool was Harry Nichols with a score of 111. Congratulations Harry!Winner of Week #12 of the Football pool was Harry Nichols with a score of 111. Congratulations Harry!

Today's program was given by Andy Ford of Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Henry County. In a throw back to his teaching days we were quizzed on how well we remembered what we had been told in the past. Pictured at left is President Tom Gregg and on the right is Andy Ford.

Monday, we had an opportunity to honor our 2019-20 Citizen of the Year. Immediate Past President Scott Humphreys presented Clinton school district superintendent Destry Brown with this tremendous award. Destry has impacted our community in great ways as we have dealt with the affects of COVID 19. We appreciate all you do Destry!

Winner of week #7 of the football pool was Don Eaton with 127 points. Congratulations Don.Winner of week #7 of the football pool was Don Eaton with 127 points. Congratulations Don.

Winner of Week #6 of the Football pool was Larry Wilson with a score of 116. Congratulations Larry!Winner of Week #6 of the Football pool was Larry Wilson with a score of 116. Congratulations Larry!

Suzanne Bush presented our morning program... she is the Henry County Museum and Historical Society Director. We are privileged to have this resource in our community! Thanks for a great program and keep up the good work!

Winner of Week #5 of the Football pool was Jayne Taylor with a score of 118. Congratulations Jayne!Winner of Week #5 of the Football pool was Jayne Taylor with a score of 118. Congratulations Jayne!

This morning our program was presented by Doug Wagoner, representing Farmers Elevator and Fertilizer Plant... they provide service for the entire community, as well as our agricultural businesses. Great program!

Winner of Week #4 of the Football pool was Amy Lutjen with a score of 122. Congratulations Amy!Winner of Week #4 of the Football pool was Amy Lutjen with a score of 122. Congratulations Amy!

Our morning program was presented by Clinton Fire Department Assistant Chief Matt Willings and Chris Reno Fire Safety Public Liaison... October is Fire Safety Awareness month and we are supporters of their efforts to increase fire safety in our community. Matt shared stats with us on fire causes and other related topics and how we can be more safe with regard to fire risks... PS: Check your smoke detectors regularly! Thanks, guys, great program!

Week 3 Football Pool winner was Rick Pereles with a total of 110 points.Week 3 Football Pool winner was Rick Pereles with a total of 110 points.

It was a good ceremony Sunday. Kind of hard to hear the folks in Ghana over the Zoom connection but the job was done.