Mission and Goals Statement

A Message from Governor Sandi

The Holidays are upon us, and soon we will be welcoming in a New Year. What are you plans? Are you one of the many who experience that terrible let-down feeling, better known as the Winter Doldrums? If so, this cure is for you. Just plan to attend the 2nd Quarter Conference on January 22nd and 23rd at the Terre Haute Holiday Inn. Your LDC Committee has once again done a superb job in planning a very special day. No wicked witch from the West this time, but there is a very special surprise on the program. But you have to be there to experience it. So, don’t delay…make your reservation today to be in Terre Haute as you continue to “Give of Yourself…for the Kids.”

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:

Avenue of the Flags event

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.

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