Mission and Goals Statement

A Message from Governor Chuck

The first lap of our Optimist year is now complete.
Let's continue to rev our engines as the green flag is out.
The 2nd Quarter Conference will be a fun and informational
event and we need your attendance.
The Weekend will be highlighted with a "beach party" at lunch,
as well as a visit from our own International Vice President,
MaryAnn Gilpin.
A new district project is being planned and details will be
presented at the conference.
I look forward to seeing YOU in Terre Haute on January 27 & 28.
Remember "From start to finish, and then some, Bringing Out the
Best in Kids'

See you in Terre Haute.

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:

Avenue of the Flags event

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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.

Optimist International