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Respect For Law(Application)
RESPECT FOR LAW CAMP FOR YOUTH - 2009 information not yet available
The following details were provided for 2008
(Co-Ed for Campers Entering 5-6 Grades) - Cost $95.00 fee for each camper.
Operated by Indiana State Police
Locations & Dates:
–Hanover College - June 26-28
–Vincennes University - July 12-14
–University of South Indiana, Evansville - June 5-7
–University of Indianapolis - July 17-19 HONOR YOUR LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS
Invite them to your meetings.
Have a special program for them &/or dinner.
Honor them with Certificates of Appreciation or Plaques.
Submit articles to local media of these events that are sponsored by your club.
For More Information Contact: Ed Rinehart, Respect for Law Chairman at (812) 544-2253 or Email edrinehart@psci.net |
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Tri Star Basketball The Indiana South District Optimist supports the Optimist Interneation Tri Star Basketball Program.
Club contest Completed by January 24, 2009
Regional contests to be completed by February 7, 2009:
Regional contest information for zone 2 and 6: Contact Tom Welage at (812) 663-8161 for more information.
Regional contests for zone 1,3,4 and 5: Contact Jack Nichols at (317) 539-6731 for more information.
Regional contests for zone 7, 8 and 9 : Contact Brian Peters at (812) 683-3584 for more information.
District Finals will be held on April 19, 2009. Registration time is 1:00PM to 1:30PM. Contest will start promptly at 1:30PM. Contact Jack Nichols (317) 539-6731 for more information.
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HOBY Sponsorship - The Indiana South District Optimist supports the goals of the HOBY mission.
Founded in 1958, HOBY’s mission is to provide lifelong leadership development opportunities that empower individuals to achieve their highest potential. HOBY programs are conducted annually throughout the United States, serving local and international high school students.
HOBY programs provide youth selected by their schools to participate in unique leadership training, service-learning and motivation-building experiences. HOBY also provides adults with opportunities to make a significant impact on the lives of youth by volunteering.
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Jr Golf - The Indiana South District Optimist Junior Golf Tournament will be held again this year at Deer Creek Golf Club in Clayton , Indiana , on June 11, 2009 (10-13 year olds) and June 12, 2009 (14-18 year olds).
The tournament also serves as a qualifier for the Optimist International Junior Golf Championships and the Tournament of Champions held each year at PGA National Resort and Spa in Palm Beach Gardens , Florida on July 23 - August 2, 2009. For more information:
www.optimistindiana.org/projects/jrgolf
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No information on a CCC Duck Race for 2009, but here was the 2008 information -
Help the Childhood Cancer Campaign get its ducks in a row at the International Convention in Grapevine, Texas! Show your support of the CCC and participate in the fun.
For a mere $10.00 US/CN, Members will be given a ticket for a cute yellow rubber duck. At the Grapevine convention, all the ducks purchased will participate in a race across the stream in the Gaylord Texan Hotel! The first duck to cross the finish line wins its owner the grand prize of $100.00 US. The second place finisher receives $50.00 US and the third duck across the line gets $25.00 US..click here for more on this exciting project...
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Oratorical Contest - A speech contest on
a designated topic for kids under the age of 16. Our club contest is usually
conducted in February each year, and presents a club contest award to a boy
winner and girl winner. Our club winners advance to further contests
competing for scholarships.
2008-09 Topic: "For Me, Optimism is ..."
Club Contest completed by February 28, 20098
Zone Contest completed by March 14, 2009
District Finals April 19, 2009
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Respect for Law Camp - Kids in the 5th &
6th grade are eligible for this special 2-day camp held on the University of
Indianapolis campus in June each year. The camp is conducted by Indiana
State Police troopers and other law enforcement personnel. Contact
with the Indiana State Police has been made regarding next year's camp
information.
Camp Brochure. |
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Essay Contest - A writing contest on a
designated topic for kids under the age of 19. Our club contest is usually
conducted in January each year. The club winning essay is entered in the
District contest, competing for scholarships.
2008-09 Topic:"The power of Youth"
Club Contest completed by February 21, 2009, winning entry to District Chair by February 28, 2009
Contestants must be under 19 as of December 31, 2008 - Fee $25.00 |
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Childhood Cancer Campaign - "Providing
the Care...Finding the Cure." In December 2001, the Optimist
International Board of Directors established the CCC as the organization's
primary focus program for the next five years. CCC was also approved as a
Community Project Award (CPA) category commencing with the 2002-2003
Optimist year. For more information:
www.optimist.org
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Communications Contest for the Deaf and Hard of
Hearing (CCDHH) - A communications contest for deaf and hearing
impaired kids through grade 12. Our club contest is usually held in May each
year. The club winner advances to a District contest competing for a
scholarship. 2008-09 Topic: "For me Optimism is ..."
Club Contest completed by April 4, 20098
District Finals April 19, 2009
Contestants allowed thru 12th grade, hearing loss of 40+ decibels, audiogram completed within 24 months of contest.
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Always Buckle Children ("ABC")
- Helping to educate the community
on how children under 12 should be restrained in vehicles, especially those
with passenger-side airbags. |
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Tri Star Golf
- Click here to get everything you need to hold a Tri Star Golf Tournement. Know what you need? If you do this is a great refresher...if you do not, this will lead you through the set up and execution of a very enjoyable activity. It is great for the kids!
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