ANTIGO OPTIMIST CLUB
PO Box 357
Antigo, WI 54409-0357
Club # 09003, District # 23 - WINUM
Date Chartered: November 7, 1968
Our new President for 2012
“Mrs. Jenny Behrens”
Antigo Optimist Club successfully completed the requirements for the first annual Wisconsin Public Service Energy Challenge and received $1,000 from WPS to help fund Optimist Youth projects in Langlade County. Pictured are challenge participant Bob Ourada, WPS rep Kelly Zagrzebski presenting the check to Optimist President Jenny Behrens and challenge participant Jan Hansford. The Service Club Energy Challenge required particpants to keep track of energy expenses, reach out to people in the community to weatherize homes and encourage energy conservation.
Antigo Optimist Club sponsors the Safe Assured ID program, Bike Safety Rodeos, Special Needs Fisheree, Boys and Girls Club transportation, youth participation in education events and helps fund projects that encourage good citizenship for youth in Langlade County. The club meets every Tuesday noon at VFW on Elm Street to discuss programs of community interest. Visitors and guests along with their suggestions for projects that benefit youth are always welcome.
Local Veterinarian and Antigo Optimist member Dr. Sarah Lautzenhiser uses her dog Raji as part of the recent Optimist tour of Antigo Veterinary Clinic located on Amron Ave in Antigo. Lautzenhiser hosted Optimist members for lunch and a tour of the clinic, including showing how the stray cat neutering program sponsored by the clinic works. Optimist members learned that many of the practices used in vet clinics are similar to procedures used in human hospitals. According to Lautzenhiser, the tours help keep people informed about the services offered by local businesses to maintain a strong local business environment for Antigo.
Antigo Optimists meet every Tuesday @ noon at VFW Hall in Antigo with monthly tours of businesses