Indianapolis Downtown Optimist Club Optimist International Charter No. 1

Indianapolis Downtown Optimist Club Optimist International Charter No. 1

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President’s Message:

Rick France, DOC President 2011-2012

N.O.W. is the time! We are doing pretty well in our membership campaign, but we need everyone’s help. Invite a prospective member, bring one with you, or send names to Jim Stockman or me to make the invitation. You out-of-towners may have contacts in Indy who would make good Optimists. Let us know. We’ll do the rest. The NOW luncheon is slated for Friday April 13th (after we return from our Good Friday break). Let’s get ‘er done as we close in on the NOW meeting date.

Breakfast with the Bunny is April 7th. This is a fun project in conjunction with Wesley United Methodist Church, and a fund raiser for DOC. Volunteers need to arrive at 8 a.m. The Breakfast runs from 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. Sell tickets, buy tickets, bring friends. See Cheryl Curry for details.

WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS: Hilary Fautz, Stephen Schoentrup, Terina Schoentrup, and Marc Maxey

Clothe-A-Child – another Great Success. On Saturday, March 24th, club members showed up at 7 a.m. at JC Penny on North Michigan Road to prepare for the kids’ arrival. Megan and other JC Penny employees had things in order, juice, donuts and treats. 15 kids from the East 10th Street United Methodist Youth Program arrived, and we went “shopping” - new shoes, swim wear, school shorts, summer clothes, even underwear and socks. Thanks to DOCers: Diane Cordell, Chuck Curry, Cheryl Curry, Mandy Curry, Pat & Rick France, Vally Allen, Mary Pat McKee, Charley Koehler, Barb Milton, Ken Kolmerten (& checkbook). Bill Myers in the persona of Easter Bunny, Francine Bond (chairperson) and Jean Hill, who brought the kids. Guests: Nate Reed and Ashley Webster, and Katy Armor with Mandy Curry; Hanna Smiddy with Jeanie Hill; and Jennifer Huezko with Cheryl Curry. Finally, big thanks to Francine Bond project chair for the arrangements with JC Penny and to Jean Hill for rounding up and organizing the kids.

Be On the Lookout for Bunny Impersonator - 5’11”, Pudgy Build, Floppy Ears, Pink Tail, Carrot Breath

"Serving the Indianapolis Area Since 1916"

Our Vision: By providing hope and positive vision, Indianapolis Downtown Optimists bring out the best in kids

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

What differentiates Optimist Clubs from any other volunteer opportunity is simple -- OPTIMISM. And Optimists take their upbeat approach and work every day to make a difference for themselves and for the people around them. Optimists are people who believe that through positive action in their communities they can create a better tomorrow.

Our Mission

Optimist International's mission is to foster an optimistic way of life, through a network of Optimists, dedicated to the full development of their potential in order to provide ever-expanding service to youth, the community and the world.

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.

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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Our Mission

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Last modified: 03/30/2012