Mission and Goals Statement

A Message from Governor Chuck

Everyone should plan to come to Greensburg for our 3rd Quarter conference!
This conference promises to be very exciting. The finals for
our Oratorical Contest will be held as well as the winners
of the Essay Contest. If you have not seen these young people
perform, you have missed an exciting program of Optimist
International. Ask anyone who has attended in the past
and they will tell you about the talent these contestants
possess.

The oratorical winners for the boy and for the girl contests
will receive a $2500.00 scholarship. The Essay winner will
also receive a similar scholarship of $2500.00!

In addition to the contests, we will be entertained (as well
as participating with) Girl Scouts from the nearby area as they
present a campfire program. Also included is a presentation on
Respect for Law Camp and the Lt. Governor elections by Zone!

Remember "From start to finish, and then some, Bringing Out the
Best in Kids'

See you in Greensburg.

Thank you for all that you all do,

Governor Chuck

Please Note: The Leadership Hotline is available through the Hotline page of the Optimist International website ..just click on the link under "Current Edition."

Have a fund raising idea or need a fund raising idea? Share your ideas with your fellow clubs! Past Governer Rich Slayton has gotten the ball rolling with his clubs posting:

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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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