Optimist Salvation Army bell ringers Carl and Deanna Poe - 2021
2022 PHOTOS
2023 PHOTOS
Problem-solving competition, Mid-Prairie students in Massachusetts, Maelys Beachy and Abrielle Kraus
Kalona Optimist Club
Installation Dinner
October 5, 2023
Volunteer of the Year
Sheryl Miller
New Club Officers
President: Ron Slechta
Vice-President: Jim Crowther
Secretary: Sheryl Miller
Treasurer: Bob Miller
Board Members:
Ken Wehr
Laura Geno
Roger Weber
Nicole Naraine
Deanna Poe
Donna Merck
Special Guests:
Iowa District Governor
Marge Hopkins
Past Iowa District Governor 2011-2012
Gerri Barnett
Iowa District "Paul Mauer Attendance Award"
Presented to the Club by Dennis Phares
President Ron Slechta presented a $1500 check to Casey Peck and Jeremy Statler for the Archery Club.
2024 PHOTOS
TENDERLOIN MEAL - 3/24/2022
2023 Kalona Days Photo Contest Winner – Maelys Beachy
New Members Dale and Mary Jo Kraus
Presentation by Denny Phares
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Kalona Optimist Club
Family Fun Night
September 21, 2023
The following was provided to local Families at no Cost:
Two Bounce Houses
Inflatable Slide
Corn Hole Game
Build and Fly Kites
Hot Dogs, Chips, Cookies, Candy, Juice and Water
The kids had a wonderful time!
