2/2 Keith Furstenberg speaking to students at Whitlow Elementary on Optimist Day
2/9 Gary Beard presenting mini grant to Michelle Edwards with the Forsyth County Child Advocacy Center
2/23 Gary Beard and Jennifer Vanderbunt, Assistant Principal at Whitlow Elementary, mini grant recipient for “Leader in Me” program
3/23 Sheriff Ron Freeman (center) shared his vision of the future of Forsyth County with Forsyth County Optimist Clubs. With him are Gary Beard, President of the morning club, and Russ Thomas, President of the evening club
7/25 President Gary Beard and President Elect John Richards setting up our table at the New Educator Orientation vendor fair
8/24 Gary Beard with Dr. Ray Perren, President of Lanier Technical College
9/28 Governor Mary Still presenting Howard Shames with a plaque for Gateway District Optimist of the Year for 2016-17
8/28 Lt Governor Randy O’Dell presenting Pres. Gary with the OI Foundation Print and the 365 Patch for our contributions to the Foundation this year
9/28 lnstalling new officers. Pictured are Mary Still, Governor of Gateway District, Barbara Yarbrough (Co-Secretary), Matt Maiorano (Treasurer), Gary Beard (Immediate Past President), John Richards (President), John Stathes (Director), Jim Klee (Director), Howard Shames (President Elect), Lee Almy (Director), Joyce Mullins (Co-Secretary)
9/28 Incoming President John Richards with outgoing President Gary Beard
10/26 Outgoing President Gary Beard, Master of Ceremonies at Optimist Year End Banquet
10/26 Incoming President John Richards recognizing 2017-18 Officers & Board Members at Optimist Year End Banquet
10/26 Secretary Joyce Mullins remembering 2016-17 at Optimist Year End Banquet
10/26 Optimist International President Nick Prillaman and wife Dottie at Optimist Year End Banquet
10/26 GATEway District Governor Mary Still and husband Albert at Optimist Year End Banquet
10/26 Zone 3 Lt. Governor Linda Brown and husband Rick Parham at Optimist Year End Banquet