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an association of more than 3,000 Optimist Clubs around the world dedicated to "Bringing Out the Best in Kids."
Optimist Clubs conduct positive service projects in their communities aimed at providing a helping hand to youth.
With their upbeat attitude, Optimist Club members help empower young people to be the best they can be. Each Optimist Club determines the needs of the young people in its community and conducts programs to meet those needs. Every year, Optimists conduct 65,000 service projects and serve well over six million young people.
If you think a civic club that supports the youth in your community is of interest to you, send an email to membership@al-la-ms.org for more information
AL-LA-MS DISTRICT OPTIMIST INTERNATIONAL
2nd QTR DISTRICT MEETING
2nd QTR DISTRICT MEETING
January 27-29, 2012, Hampton Inns and Suites, Orange Beach, AL
Reservations are due by JANUARY 13 2012
The Second Quarter District meeting will be held at the Hampton Inns and Suites, 25518 Perdido Beach Blvd. in Orange Beach, AL on January 27-29, 2012.
To make reservations, CALL 251-923-4400 , and refer to Optimist Meeting Block. Room rate is $93.00 plus tax. This rate includes breakfast.
Please remember that we must use at least 50 rooms each night and the more meals we buy, the less the cost of the meeting rooms.
Governor's Corner . . .
Happy New Year!
Welcome to the second quarter of our Optimist year. As we continue our focus on improving the lives of the youth in our communities, I am asking each Club to host a NOW program during the month of February. Let's show some "LOVE" for our communities and invite others to join us in our efforts to make life better for our neighbors.
Focus on the Creed and think for a moment about being "just as enthusiastic about the success of others as you are about your own." Asking a friend to join your Club can begin with an invitation to attend a Club activity. When others see what we do and experience the joy we get from helping others, they will be more inclined to become members. To "Just Ask" is still the easiest thing to do.
District Membership Chair Ben Spencer is asking all Clubs to bring their 3-foot ruler and be ready to share your Club's goals with the District. Today we have 1,816 members and must end the year with 1,830. We will be highlighting our "Super Recruiters" at the District meeting. Encourage your Membership Chairs to attend this meeting.
I am still waiting on a call about our 1st New Club of the year. All Governors will attend a conference in Orlando next week. I will have a meeting with President Jack on Thursday, January 12th, at 5 p.m. You may contact me by cell phone. Please let me hear from you. Remember, the District will get credit for a full Club when we charter a "Pilot Club." Pilot Clubs can be chartered with just 15 members.
See you in Orange Beach on January 27-29.
Gov. Helen
Helen Howard