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NOW presentation created by Charles Kissler, Pasco Tri Cities Optimist Club, Pacific Northwest District - Optimist International. NOW = New Optimists WelcomeTRANSCRIPT
TRI-CITY OPTIMIST CLUB
Welcomes our members and guests!
What is the “Tri-City Optimist Club”?
Twenty Nine Current members.We are the Local Chapter of the 4th
largest Service Club in the World.We have Members from Throughout
the Tri-Cities.We Create Activities for Youth in the
area.We Provide fun and fellowship for
members!
Your Tri-City Optimist Club
“Team Photo” following the preparation of Holiday Assistance Boxes for twenty area families in need.
Memories – What are yours? What will you help to create?
The History of Optimism
1911 - First Club is formed in Buffalo, NY1919 - First Optimist Convention is held.
They adopt the “Optimist Creed”1924 - “Friend of the Boy” became slogan1924 - First Canadian club formed in
Toronto, Ontario1928 - First Boys Oratorical Contest
The History of Optimism
1972 – Our slogan changed to “Friend of Youth”
1974 - Tri-City Optimist Club Chartered1976 - First Year at the Benton Co. Fair1980 - Optimist International opened
its membership to women2010 - The year you made Optimism a
part of your life.
The History - and the Future - of Optimist Clubs
Relationship to Optimist International
Optimist International has 32 districts throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico.
We are part of zone ten of the Pacific Northwest District.
District meetings are held quarterly.
Relationship to Optimist International
Optimist International provides assistance to local clubs - including insurance coverage
It also provides a Foundation for funding of larger projects
Optimist International Sanctioned Programs
Oratorical / Essay ContestsYouth AppreciationRespect for LawSafety on WheelsOptimist Junior GolfAlways Buckle Children in the BackseatChildhood CancerInternet Safety
Structure of Your Local Optimist Club
General Membership of the club.Board of Directors conducts business
for the club. Made up of a President, 2 Vice-Presidents, Secretary/Treasurer, & Board Members. All members are eligible to serve.
Structure of Your Local Optimist Club
FUNDING: Operational Funds are derived from two sources: Fund Raising and Member’s Dues
Raised funds are held within a Youth Account to be spent on projects in the community.
Dues are held within a general account for day to day club operations.
Structure of Your Local Optimist Club
New members pay a one-time new member fee of $25.
Yearly dues are $85.Spouse’s dues (if desired) are $65.Life Memberships are available.
Fundraising FUNOur County Fair Food Booth
When do We Meet?
Regular Membership Meetings1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 6:30 pmBoard Meetings – Second Wednesday
of the month.Whenever and wherever the youth of
our community can benefit!
Optimist’s Privileges
Serve your community through active participation in club projects
Opportunities to attend meetingsServe your club through committee workShare your involvement with othersServe your club as a club officerHave fun adopting Optimism as a way of
life!
Optimist Club Sponsorships
Columbia River Young MarinesYouth Athletic TeamsWe The People Contestants (River’s Edge
HS) Junior AchievementEvery Fifteen MinutesEACAP AssistanceRoyal Family Kid’s Camp for Foster ChildrenChildren’s Developmental Center
Optimist Club Projects
Holiday Assistance BasketsCollege ScholarshipsLaw Enforcement Appreciation DayOptimist Oratorical ContestOptimist Essay ContestYouth AppreciationWhat is Your Passion? - Bring it with
you!
Optimist Club ProjectsHoliday Baskets
Optimist Club ProjectsHoliday Baskets
Thank you received after last year’s delivery.
A memory that you can be a part of.
Optimist Club Projects
Tri-City Optimist Club provides college scholarships to worthy Tri-City Youth
Optimist Club Projects
Tri-City Optimists at “Law Enforcement Appreciation Day” in Columbia Park.
Partnerships with other organizations.
Optimist Club ProjectsOptimist Oratorical Contest
Optimist Club ProjectsEssay Contest
Optimist Club ProjectsYouth Appreciation Day
The Purpose of Optimist Clubs
A Christmas Party, complete with Sam “Santa Claus” Hopwood
Optimist Social Events
Not all events are work Christmas PartySpring Campout/PicnicInstallation BanquetRegular MeetingsOur Projects ARE Social Events
Optimist Social EventsChristmas Party
Optimist Social EventsCampout / Potluck Picnic
Optimist Social EventsInstallation Banquet
Optimist Club Projects
What can YOU bring to this Club?
The sky is the limit -we have the club, you bring your ENTHUSIASM!
WHAT A TEAM!Come Join us!
Why am I an Optimist?
TRI-CITY OPTIMIST CLUB
WE INVITE YOU TO “Radiate Optimism” along with us.
You can make a difference in this club.
You can make a difference in this community.
We invite you to become an Optimist TODAY!
THE OPTIMIST CREEDPromise Yourself-
To be so strong that nothing can disturb your peace of mind.
To talk health, happiness and prosperity to every person youmeet.
To make all your friends feel that there is something in them.
To look at the sunny side of everything and make youroptimism come true.
To think only of the best, to work only for the best, and toexpect only the best.
To be just as enthusiastic about the success of others as youare about your own.
To forget the mistakes of the past and press on to the greaterachievements of the future.
To wear a cheerful countenance at all times and give everyliving creature you meet a smile.
To give so much time to the improvement of yourself that youhave no time to criticize others.
To be too large for worry, too noble for anger, too strong forfear, and too happy to permit the presence of trouble.