Mission and Goals Statement

A Message from Governor Tony

Greetings!

We will kick off the “Stand Tall for Kids” year at French Lick Springs on November 7th and 8th.  Saturday will be a busy day.  There will be sessions on PGI, the OI Foundation and a special get together just for first timers.  This is a new venue for us and we have been fortunate enough to get....(continued, click here for more).

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Our Mission

Purposes of Optimist

To develop optimism as a philosophy of life;

To promote an active interest in good government and civic affairs;

To inspire respect for law;

To promote patriotism and work for international accord and friendship among all people;

To aid and encourage the development of youth;

In the belief that the giving of one's self in service to others will advance the well-being of man, his community, and the world.

The OPTIMIST CREED

Promise Yourself

	To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.
	To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person you meet.
	To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.
	To look at the sunny side of everything and make your optimism come true.
	To think only of the best, to work only for the best and to expect only the best.
	To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own.
	To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
	To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.
	To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.
	To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.

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