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July – August 2026
July & August 2026 Newsletter
Summer fellowship, the DMM convention in Rapid City, and a neighborhood service project in Lincoln Park.
The club's midsummer calendar brought members together for fellowship, district activities, and a neighborhood service project in Lincoln Park.
Summer events at a glance
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| July 21 | Night at the MoonDogs game | Optimist Club of Minnesota Valley summer social event. |
| July 28 | Regular club meeting | 5:30 p.m. at Wow Zone. Members finalized plans for the August 25 Lincoln Park Nite-to-Unite community project. Past Governor Gary Lambert was the evening's guest. |
| Aug 21–22 | DMM Optimist Convention | The 2026 convention was held in Rapid City, South Dakota. |
| Aug 25 | Lincoln Park Nite-to-Unite | There was no regular meeting at Wow Zone. Club members volunteered at the Lincoln Park neighborhood event. |
Community project
The July meeting focused on preparing for Lincoln Park Nite-to-Unite. On August 25, members served at the neighborhood event instead of holding the regular club meeting at Wow Zone.
Thank you to everyone who volunteered and represented the Optimist Club of Minnesota Valley this summer.
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