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
Kalona Optimist Family Night
September 19, 2024
2025 PHOTOS
May 15, 2025, Optimist Meeting, Speaker Nancy Roth, Kalona Historical Village Updates
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!
