Mission and Goals Statement

A Message from Governor Sandi

Hello Everyone, Click here for a copy of the Middle America Regional Retreat information circular. This retreat is being held in Effingham, Illinois, on March 19th and 20th. Please circulate this information to your fellow club members.

This promises to be an excellent opportunity for all of us to be a part of an exciting weekend where we can exchange ideas and information with other districts in our Region, as well as receive hands-on training involving the spreading of Optimism. If you are not available for both days, consider driving over on Saturday when a variety of leadership topics will be presented by International Leader Nick Prillaman.

If you are interested in the Growth of Indiana South, you definitely will want to be in Effingham. So make your plans now to be a part of this important and motivational meeting. Also, as you continue to “Give of Yourself…for the Kids, it is time for you to plan for the 3rd District Conference to be held at the Hampton Inn in Greensburg, In. The LDC committee has met and.....” ....(continued, click here for more).

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

International Convention Information is now available....see the News section today!

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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The OPTIMIST difference... it's all in our name!

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.

Optimist International