Davenport Noon Optimist Club

11/04/2026

New members!
Terry’s Top 10!
Distinguished Club!
All that and more from our Friday meeting in our latest newsletter. How can you NOT read it?
Be sure to check out the last page for the deets on our upcoming Feather Party / euchre tourney on November 18. RSVP now!

10/27/2026

What do you do when your guest speaker has to reschedule? If you’re an Optimist, you make the most of it!
Last Friday we had an impromptu blast with a friendly-yet-fierce game of Rock-Paper-Scissors. A couple die-hard TBBT fans lobbied for Rock-Paper-Scissors-Lizard-Spock to no avail. Nonetheless, a great time was had by all.
Check out our latest newsletter and make sure to read up on how to RSVP for our upcoming MAC boys basketball luncheon, MAC girls basketball luncheon, and Feather Party / euchre tournament.

10/22/2026

Fantastically fun event to support a wonderful organization and long-time partner of our club that does simply amazing things for youth in our community.

Get your tickets now!

10/22/2026

BIG thank you to Christina Mullen with Hand In Hand for visiting with us Friday about the wonderful things HIH is doing for youth in our community. Check out our latest newsletter and at https://www.handinhandqc.org/ to learn more.

MARK YOUR CALENDARS for these upcoming events:

November 6: MAC boys basketball luncheon (11:30 start time).

November 13: MAC girls basketball luncheon (11:30 start time).

November 18: Our annual “Feather Party” and euchre tournament at Boozies Bar & Grill in downtown Davenport. See the last page of the newsletter for details.

RSVP for any or all of these at https://www.davenportnoonoptimists.com/, just scroll down to the calendar.

10/14/2026

Great meeting Friday! Thank you to our very own Karen Roebuck for a wonderfully informative discussion on Medicare and related health care decisions. A very timely topic.

10/05/2026

What…a…NIGHT!!! Last Thursday we celebrated a year of fun and hard work helping youth in our community and recognized the efforts of our club leadership and program managers.

Over $150,000 raised. Over 50 youth organizations, activities and events supported. Innumerable lives impacted. An indisputably successful year.

Other highlights from the evening:

* Thank you to (now) Past President Roland Lamantia for his leadership this year.

* Thank you to outgoing Past President Joseph Obleton for his years of service on the board.

* Congratulations to Jenny Schnauber and Ramsey Blakey for sharing our “Rookie of the Year” award.

* Congratulations to Brian Monroe for receiving the “Presidential Award for Service” award from Roland Lamantia.

* Congratulations to Tom Redington for receiving the “Optimist of the Year” award. His efforts and leadership were critical to the success of our “Avenue of Flags” program, our club’s primary fundraiser.

Last but not least, our 2026-2027 board was introduced and (now) President Brian Baxter shared his vision for the new club year. Your 2026-2027 leadership:

- President: Brian Baxter
- President Elect: Mauricio Diaz
- 1st Vice President: Karen Roebuck
- 2nd Vice President: OPEN
- 3rd Vice President: Beverly Woods
- Past President: Roland Lamantia
- Secretary: Paul Neuharth
- Treasurer: Stan Mohr

09/28/2026

We had a double-dip of inspiration at our meeting Friday, hearing the latest from Lead(h)er and Kids Business Childcare about all they do to help youth in our community!

09/23/2026

Fun meeting last Friday, hearing the latest about Quad City Arts from new Executive Director Ben Gougeon.

Club members, check your email for an invoice for your 2026/2027 dues. Please get those paid ASAP.

For those of you who RSVP’d, our Annual Awards Dinner is October 1st at 5:30 at The Outing Club in Davenport.

09/16/2026

Wonderful luncheon meeting last Friday, hearing the latest from Argrow’s House on all they do to help survivors of abuse rebuild their lives.

Our annual Awards Dinner is October 1! Remember to RSVP by September 22 at https://www.davenportnoonoptimists.com/ and following these steps:
1. Scroll down to the Calendar of Events.
2. Select the Annual Awards Dinner on October 1st.
3. Click the RSVP button in the upper right corner and enter your details.

Please make sure to pay your club dues promptly by paying online, on our website under the members only section, by mail to our PO Box, or to Stan Mohr in person at our next Friday meeting.

09/10/2026

More good news from our club! Check out our latest newsletter.
Want to make a difference in the lives of youth in our community?
Want to make new friends that share that commitment?
Join us as a guest for lunch on Fridays 12:00-1:00 at the River Center north building, 2nd floor Iowa/Illinois room.